Dr Shaun McGuinness

@shaunmcguinness.bsky.social

PhD Hanes Cymru Fellow of the Royal Historical Society 'Bangor Episcopal Acta, 1092-1306' published by The Canterbury & York Society: https://boydellandbrewer.com/book/bangor-episcopal-acta-1092-1306-9780907239888/ Prifysgol Bangor University

The edition provides a “thorough examination of the acta of the bishops of Bangor … opens a revealing window into the medieval Welsh Church, and sheds light on the bishops’ dealings with popes, archbishops, and religious houses, as well as with the kings of England and princes of Wales.”

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A fascinating conversation featuring @profhelenfulton.bsky.social and Huw Pryce on In Our Time on Radio 4! Follow the link below to hear UWP authors discuss the history of the Welsh Marches at the very appropriately located @hayfestival.bsky.social 📚️ 🎧️ www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

In Our Time - The Welsh Marches - BBC Sounds

How the Norman invasion of Britain created semi-independent warlord territories in Wales.

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A fascinating interview with Dr McGuinness and nice shout out to his fantastic edition, which is our latest Canterbury and York Society volume (vol. 114) and a great addition to the series and history of the Church in Wales.

Boydell & Brewer@boydellandbrewer.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Explore the history of Bangor Cathedral and hear from Dr Shaun McGuinness, editor of Bangor Episcopal Acta, 1092-1306, in this BBC Sounds episode to celebrate the cathedral's 1500 anniversary. 🎧 Listen here:

A superb addition to the Canterbury and York Society’s series from Dr Shaun McGuinness, and a timely practical demonstration of the essential role of archives, editions -and Welsh history departments- in understanding the Welsh Church and history in the Middle Ages.

The front cover of Bangor Episcopal Acta 1092 to 1306 which depicts a medieval bishop concentrating a church.
The image is from the Bangor Pontifical, which once belonged to Anian II, Bishop of Bangor between 1309 and 1328.