Mike Jones
@mikej1971.bsky.social
Senior Software Engineer, University of Bristol; Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society; working on Mapping the March (https://mowlit.ac.uk) and Historical Photographs of Hong Kong; also worked on https://hpcbristol.net and https://mpese.ac.uk
If you’ve got nothing better to do in October… It’s free to attend and everyone’s welcome. Come for the medieval monks and manuscripts, stay for the refreshments—or vice versa! Book your space (in person or online) here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inaugural-...
Inaugural Lecture of Professor Benjamin Pohl (in person and online)
Please join the School of Humanities, University of Bristol, in celebrating Professor Benjamin Pohl's inaugural lecture.
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In the warm weather, this tree (arbor ovium), has shed its sheep ...
In the warm weather, this tree (arbor ovium), has shed its sheep ...
New chapter out in this OA book, which I co-authored with the inimitable Delfi Neto-Isabel. It’s called ‘Data Feminism, Network Analysis and the Pre-modern Archive’. www.peterlang.com/document/141...
Peter Lang Verlag - Digitalizing the Middle Ages
This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the fast-growing panorama that lies at the crossroads between Digital Humanities and Medieval Studies. ...
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Day off. But this week has featured heat, humidity, despair induced by university overheads, and shock at the price of camera and digitisation equipment.
US discourse on UK salaries is almost as bad as the one on food
New content: burying Sun Yat-sen, returning Weihaiwei, Yangzi Gorges and portraits of rural fold: China 1928-31 caught in an album of photographs compiled by British naval officer Leslie Ayre: hpcbristol.net/collections/... Here's one of them, a man in Changsha with a big smile and a big hat
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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I’m glad that the @mappingthemarch.bsky.social project opted for a hotel in downtown Kalamazoo rather than on campus accommodation 🤔
Attention Bristol students! 🚨 The deadline for the Bristol Medieval Studies Summer School is fast approaching! Don't forget that Bristol students get a 10% discount! Make sure you don't miss out: get those applications in today! 😊
We did the walk last Saturday and had beautiful weather! There were 67 walkers on the day. We have currently raised £9,776.10 (+ £2,272.19 Gift Aid). Thank you to anyone who has sponsored 😍
Mike Jones@mikej1971.bsky.social · 6mo agoHello! It's two years since Thomas, my gorgeous son, died. Next month, Alison and I, along with around 30 friends and family, will be doing a memory walk in support of Children's Hospice South West. If you could spare a few quid in sponsorship, that would be 😍 www.justgiving.com/page/thomas-...
We did the walk last Saturday and had beautiful weather! There were 67 walkers on the day. We have currently raised £9,776.10 (+ £2,272.19 Gift Aid). Thank you to anyone who has sponsored 😍
Mike Jones@mikej1971.bsky.social · 6mo agoHello! It's two years since Thomas, my gorgeous son, died. Next month, Alison and I, along with around 30 friends and family, will be doing a memory walk in support of Children's Hospice South West. If you could spare a few quid in sponsorship, that would be 😍 www.justgiving.com/page/thomas-...
The walk is this Saturday! People have been incredibly generous. Even had a bake sale at work that raised £377! Additional sponsorship very welcome 🤗
Mike Jones@mikej1971.bsky.social · 6mo agoHello! It's two years since Thomas, my gorgeous son, died. Next month, Alison and I, along with around 30 friends and family, will be doing a memory walk in support of Children's Hospice South West. If you could spare a few quid in sponsorship, that would be 😍 www.justgiving.com/page/thomas-...
A poem composed early in the 16th century in a margin of the Black Book of Carmarthen begs God for protection from a series of enemies, including the English and the Irish, but the worst of all is saved for last: kerdd Wiliam Sion ‘the poetry of Wiliam Siôn’ #WorldPoetryDay
With 200+ tickets claimed for my public lecture on the Bayeux Tapestry on 30 April, there are only a few spaces left! Get your free ticket here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-lec.... When they’re gone, they’re gone!
Ali was taking about this walk on BBC Bristol this morning! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... @ 2:26:32
Joe Sims - 27/02/2026 - BBC Sounds
A proper Bristol breakfast, waking you up with a smile every morning.
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Mike Jones@mikej1971.bsky.social · 6mo agoHello! It's two years since Thomas, my gorgeous son, died. Next month, Alison and I, along with around 30 friends and family, will be doing a memory walk in support of Children's Hospice South West. If you could spare a few quid in sponsorship, that would be 😍 www.justgiving.com/page/thomas-...
Fancy knowing more about the Bayeux Tapestry? At a free public lecture and reception?? Look no further! 👁️ 👁️
@kmcdono.bsky.social @danielwilson.bsky.social and I have a new OA article out: eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A... It’s about the fragmented landscape of historical data, and what we can do about it to improve discoverability, sustainability and reuse.
Show Me the Data: New Practices for Historical Sources | Transactions of the Royal Historical Society | Cambridge Core
Show Me the Data: New Practices for Historical Sources
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Hello! It's two years since Thomas, my gorgeous son, died. Next month, Alison and I, along with around 30 friends and family, will be doing a memory walk in support of Children's Hospice South West. If you could spare a few quid in sponsorship, that would be 😍 www.justgiving.com/page/thomas-...
Thomas Jones Memory Walk for Children's Hospice South West
Help Alison Jones raise money to support Children's Hospice South West
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