I will be presenting a paper at 'The Revolt of the Provinces: Local Dimensions of the English Civil War' Conference at the National Civil War Centre on 17 October! It is a wonderful line up, so please do come along! #skystorians #earlymodern Tickets available now! royalhistsoc.org/calendar/the...

The Revolt of the Provinces: Local Dimensions of the English Civil War - CONFERENCE - RHS

The Revolt of the Provinces: Local Dimensions of the English Civil War A one-day conference, organised by the Lincoln Record Society, (in association with the Society for Lincolnshire History & Archae...

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My review of Dr David Appleby's latest monograph has been published today with @midlandhistory.bsky.social! A wonderful book that provides an accessible narrative of the British Civil Wars, whilst emphasising non-elite perspectives. #earlymodern #skystorians www.tandfonline.com/eprint/ZDNJW...

A Short History of the English Revolution and the Civil Wars

Published in Midland History (Ahead of Print, 2026)

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I am delighted to share my podcast episode on the World Turned Upside Down is out today! ⚔️ Tune in to learn more about the role of the lower ranks in Newark-on-Trent and the Royalist cause! #skystorian #earlymodern

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Staunchly Royalist, Newark-on-Trent was besieged three times by Parliamentary forces during the Civil Wars. @jadejesty.bsky.social talks to tWTUD about daily life, and death, in the besieged town www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/podcast/roya...

I’m spending the week in Oxford, starting work on PhD Chapter Six! No better place to study Royalist experiences of siege! #skystorians #earlymodern

Thank you to everyone who contributed to 'Speech/less in the Early Modern World' research workshop at Emmanuel College last week! My brain is still absolutely buzzing with inspiration from all the incredible papers! ☀️

The ‘Speech/less in the Early Modern World’ conference was absolutely wonderful. It was incredible to see speechlessness emerge in so many avenues of historical research! #earlymodern #skystorians

I’m looking forward to presenting my paper on sensory loss in the British Civil Wars at the ‘Speech/less in the Early Modern World’ conference this week! Organised by the wonderful @oliviaformby.bsky.social at @camhistory.bsky.social! #earlymodern #skystorians

✨Speech/less in the Early Modern World✨ Research Workshop, 23-24 April 2026 Emmanuel College, Cambridge Places limited. Please register as an attendee by 12 April: forms.gle/k9Xnz4gVFhe2Syez9 Thank you event sponsors! @pastpresentsoc.bsky.social @camhistory.bsky.social @socialhistsoc.bsky.social

Sunday was the final day of the Special Interest Conference at @ox.ac.uk! ⚔️ We heard a wonderful paper from Professor Carla Gardina Pestana on the British Atlantic World in the 1650s, followed by a really interesting insight into war memory and legacy by Dr Imogen Peck. #earlymodern #skystorians

Saturday started with a wonderful paper by @isminipells.bsky.social on war amongst the lower ranks. ⚔️ This was followed by Professor John Morrill with fascinating insight into Oliver Cromwell, and @janeohlmeyer.bsky.social with her incredible work on the Irish Depositions #earlymodern #skystorian

We had two more wonderful papers yesterday! First was @lloydbowen.bsky.social on the establishment of the Cavalier Capital at Oxford, followed by Professor Mark Stoyle’s insight into Prince Rupert’s infamous ‘magic’ poodle! 🐾 @ox.ac.uk #earlymodern #skystorian

We heard a fantastic paper on the Three Kingdoms by Professor Laura Stewart this morning, followed by an insight into the lived realities of war by Dr David Appleby! @ox.ac.uk #earlymodern #skystorian

I am thrilled to be invited to this year’s Special Interest Event at Christ Church College, @ox.ac.uk: Britain Turned Upside Down, Civil War & Republic, 1640-1660! We started off yesterday with a wonderful paper by @jonathanhealey.bsky.social!

It was a real joy to present my research at the Early Modern British and Irish History seminar yesterday evening! Many thanks to the convenors for inviting me! #skystorian #earlymodern

I’m looking forward to presenting my research into Royalist experiences of siege in Newcastle this Wednesday at the Early Modern British and Irish History Seminar at Trinity Hall! Please do come along! ⚔️🏰 @emodcam.bsky.social @camhistory.bsky.social #skystorians #earlymodern

Early British and Irish History Seminar: 5.15 pm on Wednesday 11 February, Graham Storey Room at Trinity Hall Jade Jesty (Cambridge) – Royalist Experiences of Siege in Newcastle, 1640-1673

I spent New Year’s Eve exploring Framlingham Castle! 🏰 It was there that Mary was proclaimed Queen of England in 1553, and later the castle was given to Pembroke College, in 1636! @englishheritage.bsky.social #skystorians #earlymodern

I spent last week in the wonderful archives at Gloucestershire Heritage Hub, starting work on my fifth PhD chapter. I’m looking at the experiences of those involved in the Siege of Gloucester (1643)! ⚔️ #skystorians #earlymodern

Many congratulations to my wonderful supervisor, Professor Clare Jackson, on the publication of her latest book. And a fantastic event at Heffers this evening to celebrate! #earlymodern #skystorians

A morning of undergraduate supervisions today. This week’s theme is Early Modern hierarchies - we’ve got some fun ballads to discuss! #skystorians #earlymodern

At @pembroke1347.bsky.social, we recently hosted a Summer Academy for The Elephant Group, a charity which works with high achieving Year 12s to access higher education. We had a great discussion about the breadth of a History degree, and explored 17th Century pamphlets! #skystorians #earlymodern

Having a little break from writing up the fourth chapter of my PhD in Stirling! And it’s absolutely stunning! 🤩

I’m spending a few days in Bristol Archives this week, starting research into the Storming of Bristol (July 1643) and the Siege of Bristol (August 1645) for my next PhD chapter! 🗡️ #skystorians #earlymodern

@pembroke1347.bsky.social is looking beautiful for our annual July Open Days! Prospective undergraduates are welcome to tour around each college, to help them decide where to apply! 🌻

I am delighted to share that I have been awarded a Postgraduate Research Grant and complimentary membership to The Cromwell Association! The generosity of the panel at @cromwellorg.bsky.social will facilitate future archive trips and my research into siege experiences. #skystorians #earlymodern

The May Ball at @pembroke1347.bsky.social was a gorgeous way to celebrate the end of another academic year! 🌹 #skystorians

I had a wonderful time at KCL’s Early Modern War Narratives conference last Friday! All of the papers were absolutely fascinating! @cemskcl.bsky.social I am very grateful for the opportunity to present my own research into the non-elite experiences of siege in Newark! ⚔️ #earlymodern #skystorians

🐴Rupert's Released Today⚓️ With fresh insights, new evidence, and incorporating up to date studies, Rupert has sallied forth into bookshops! "fresh and balanced ... gives us new readings of much of his life" Professor Nadine Akkerman - Author of 'Spycraft' 📗- t.co/86K1Ux0TYZ

I am thrilled to be presenting my research into the lived experiences of siege at KCL’s CEMS Early Modern War Narratives conference, alongside an array of wonderful speakers! ⚔️ #earlymodern #skystorians Tickets available below! @cemskcl.bsky.social kingsearlymodern.co.uk/events/lamen...

Early Modern War Narratives - Annual CEMS Colloquium — CEMS KCL Blog

Join CEMS for our annual colloquium. This year's theme is early modern war narratives. Keynote: Prof. Andrew Hopper and Dr. Ismini Pells.

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Revision supervisions for our Third Years are now in full swing at Pembroke - this afternoon we are looking at religion and historical practice! #skystorians