Imagine walking through the streets of London with Samuel Pepys as your guide. We’re excited to announce Samuel Pepys’ London, a new historical map from the Historic Towns Trust that will bring Restoration London vividly to life.
Sarah Rees Jones
@sarahrj.bsky.social
Professor Emeritus of Medieval History, University of York. Trustee, UK Historic Towns Trust. #medievalsky
Historical maps of Yorkshire towns and cities already published include Hull, Beverley, Ripon and Bradford, with a reprint of York hot off the press. Maps of Scarborough, Leeds and Whitby are in the pipeline. Wonderful resource!
Sarah Rees Jones@sarahrj.bsky.social · 9mo agoReally enjoyed presenting the work of the @historictownstrust.bsky.social and the @varchgroup.bsky.social winter conference. Great fun and lots of interest. www.historictownstrust.uk
Really enjoyed presenting the work of the @historictownstrust.bsky.social and the @varchgroup.bsky.social winter conference. Great fun and lots of interest. www.historictownstrust.uk
Historic Towns Trust | History of towns in England, Scotland and Wales
The Historic Towns Trust is a charity which investigates the histories of towns in England, Scotland, and Wales, and communicates this through the publication of atlases and maps, and through educatio...
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Another day of superb talks to conclude the VAG Winter Conference 2026, ranging from historical maps to medieval inns to 16th century fires in Stratford-upon-Avon. Grateful thanks to all our speakers and everyone who attended!
Our YouTube channel has beefed up for the winter! You can now watch lots of brilliant talks about mapmaking and the history of Britain's towns and cities. Please subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@hist_towns
Historic Towns Trust
An educational charity working to map the urban histories of Great Britain.
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Thanks to @reaktionbooks.bsky.social for making my history of protest in England's public spaces into a beautiful, well produced book with a fab cover. Buy it here reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/contest...
A very warm welcome to our new followers 😌. Since 1967, we’ve been creating historical maps that chart the evolution of Britain’s towns and cities over time. Find out more about our important work here: historictownstrust.uk
Historic Town's Trust | History of towns in England, Scotland and Wales
The Historic Towns Trust is a charity which investigates the histories of towns in England, Scotland, and Wales, and communicates this through the publication of atlases and maps, and through educatio...
historictownstrust.uk
On thursday I was granted an honorary doctorate by the University of York, where I studied 20 years ago (and where I've taught for the past decade). It was lovely -- but I did not realise I would also get a fun photoshoot after the ceremony! Big thanks to Paul Shields for making us all look smart
Delighted to say that I've been awarded a British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship for 2025-26, and we are hiring a 1-year full-time lecturer in early medieval history to replace me. Deadline 7 August. Please get in touch with me if you have any questions about the role! jobs.kent.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Job Opportunity at the University of Kent: Lecturer in Early Medieval History (c.400-1100)
Are you an experienced Lecturer who can teach British and European Early Medieval History? Do you have a passion for Medieval History and are you available for a fixed term contract to start in Septe...
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It was such a pleasure to present Greg Jenner for his doctorate ‘honoris causa’ this morning. Congratulations Dr Jenner! ☺️
Greg Jenner (Historian)@gregjenner.bsky.social · last yr.Well, I had a very nice morning! I received an honorary doctorate from the University of York, and managed to get through my speech despite getting a bit teary
Spent the evening at Bradford City Hall for the launch of the @historictownstrust.bsky.social map of Bradford, with a series of fascinating talks in conjunction with the Bradford Literature Festival. Get your copy of this beautifully crafted map here: www.historictownstrust.uk/maps-nop/an-...
We're delighted to announce the publication of our historical map of Bradford — UK City of Culture 2025. This multi-layered map shows the development of an industrial city which was constantly rebuilding. Grab a copy of the map from our online shop: shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/hist...
Join us for the official launch of the Bradford Map. A beautifully crafted historical map developed by @historictownstrust.bsky.social 📅 - Monday 30 June 🏛️ - City Hall Book your tickets here: 🔗 www.bradfordlitfest.... #Bradford #BradfordMap #HistoricTownsTrust #BradfordLitFest
Please join us @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social next Monday evening (30 June) for the official launch of our Historical Map of Bradford. Talks from: archaeologist Ian Roberts, cartographer Giles Darkes and author Jerry Brotton. Get your tickets now! bradfordlitfest.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Come to @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social on 1 July for a fascinating talk on the creation of our Historical Map of Bradford. We'll share incredible stories discovered during our research, blending history, technology and cartography. Grab your tickets now! bradfordlitfest.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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Bradford Map Launch with Historic Towns Trust | Bradford Literature Festival
Join us for the official launch of the Bradford Map, a beautifully crafted historical map developed by the Historic Towns Trust. This special evening event will feature a display of the map, mingling ...
bradfordlitfest.co.uk
📢 In association with the University of Chester, we're delighted to announce the publication of our historical map of Chester which charts the city's development from Roman fortress to mercantile centre and cathedral city. Get your copy now! shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/hist...
12 June 1656 #OTD Alice Thornton's daughter Katherine was born at Hipswell Hall, where the family were then living. Katherine was one of the three of Thornton's nine children to survive childhood. She married Thomas Purchas and, after his death, Robert Danby and died in 1726. #EarlyModern 🗃️
Celebrate the publication of our historical map of Chester at this free virtual event on 16 June at 6pm: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-histori... with talks from @profkdlilley.bsky.social Dr Katherine Wilson and Dr Tom Pickles. Registration is open now!
An Historical Map of the City of Chester Launch Event
Join us to celebrate the publication of An Historical Map of the Chester, created by the University of Chester and the Historic Towns Trust
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It's wonderful to see our maps being used as the basis for innovative historical research. It's amazing what can be discovered! (with @medimurdermaps.bsky.social ) www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Noblewoman may have ordered brazen murder of priest outside St Paul’s in 1337
Historian mapping medieval murders has evidence notorious stabbing was revenge hit by impenitent ex-lover
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What a perfect model this is for a retirement community.
Wow! #medievalsky seems to have exploded. Hello everyone!
Long overdue recognition for Dr Kay Hartley, Romano-British mortaria expert since the 1950s, still at work at 94, & a family friend. Rightly described as 'doyenne' of a discipline 'she single-handedly developed', & 'the oracle' of her subject. www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
Roman pottery expert honoured by Newcastle University
Kay Hartley, an international scholar in mortarium studies, was made an Honorary Doctor of Letters at a degree ceremony today.
ncl.ac.uk
This from the British Library in response to October’s ransomware attack has made me a bit emotional: ‘The people responsible for this cyber-attack stand against everything that libraries represent: openness, empowerment, and access to knowledge’. Solidarity with everyone at the BL.
Knowledge under attack
On the last weekend of October, the British Library became the victim of a major cyber-attack, the impact of which continues to be felt by our staff, our partners and our millions of users. This was a...
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JCB Opportunity Spotlight! Short-term fellowships are open to individuals who are engaged in pre- and post-doctoral or independent research. Short-term fellowships are available for periods of 2 to 4 consecutive months. Applications due January 16, 2024.
I just reached the peak of my powers. I judged the Medieval Christmas Bake-off at the Centre for Medieval Studies. The showstopper was a stupendous recreation of the Ruthwell Cross in gingerbread and edible ink. This Wound in the Side of Christ won best for … flavour … hmmm
Hey, this is now open access: Sara M. Butler, “Even a Compensation Culture has Its Limits: Arbitrating Homicide in Fifteenth-Century England,” Journal of Legal History (2023). doi.org/10.1080/0144...