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Simon Trafford

@simonjptrafford.bsky.social

Early medievalist at IHR, Univ. of London, with a current research focus on water and human immersions. Also ethnicity, identity, migration and modern medievalisms. Regrettably likely to propose a lovely long walk given half a chance.

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Adam Chapman@adamchapman.bsky.social · 2d ago

#Skystorians - as part of the ongoing @vch-home.bsky.social mission to digitise our extensive back catalogue for @bho.bsky.social, with the support of @ihr.bsky.social and @chppc.bsky.social, we are hosting a *paid* #digitalhumanities #internship. Closing date 4 December, full details here:

Victoria County History Digital Humanities Internship

The Institute of Historical Research's (IHR) Centre for the History of People, Place and Community is offering a paid internship in Digital Humanities

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Simon Trafford@simonjptrafford.bsky.social · 6d ago

Back once again with my renegade Master's! I am delighted that registration has now opened for Sep 27 start in the IHR MA in History, Place and Community that it is my considerable pleasure to convene.

Institute of Historical Research@ihr.bsky.social · 6d ago

We’re delighted to re-open applications to our fully online MA History Place and Community, starting in autumn 2027. Join our vibrant online community, access IHR collections and research seminars, develop skills and projects. Study full or part time. buff.ly/WuTc1O6

Promotional poster for the Institute of Historical Research's online MA "History: Place and Community," highlighting program benefits—discover histories of people and place, develop research skills, and explore public history, heritage, conservation and policy—with link and QR code.
Laura Cleaver@laurajcleaver.bsky.social · 2w ago

📢 Calling all graduate students working on Anglo-Norman topics. The Marjorie Chibnall prize is a great way to build your CV and make connections in the field. #SkyStorians details here 👇 battleconference.wordpress.com/marjorie-chi...

Marjorie Chibnall Prize 2027

The Marjorie Chibnall Essay Prize: call for submissions The Marjorie Chibnall Essay Prize, offered in memory of the former director of the Battle Conference on Anglo-Norman Studies and co-founder o…

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Simon Trafford@simonjptrafford.bsky.social · 2w ago

I note that after Storm Austen the picture of the remains of Brighton West Pier on my Bluesky banner now looks considerably less like what remains upstanding, which is more like this (although a bit more came down over the weekend after I took this one). Grade 1 listed, too. It's all rather sad.

A picture of the ruined West Pier in Brighton, East Sussex, after storm damage on Friday 23/10/26 caused a further large section to collapse into the sea. A skeletal but elegant iron structure stands precariously in the centre, surrounded by a rough sea, with two outlying areas of battered metal struts on each side of it.
Institute of Historical Research@ihr.bsky.social · 4w ago

📢 Applications are officially OPEN! We’re excited to launch our latest round of Fellowships, Prizes, and Bursaries ! Whether you're a early career scholar, or established historian, discover how our funding can support your research, travel, and publications. 🗓️ Apply: buff.ly/2aZE829

Fellowships, Bursary and Prize Updates

Stay informed on the latest IHR funding opportunities. Visit our noticeboard for the most up-to-date bursary, fellowship, and prize announcements.

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Leonie V. Hicks@lvhicks.bsky.social · 4w ago

Today is the 960th anniversary of the battle known as Hastings. I'm reposting this thread that was originally on twitter many moons ago. How did someone become a king in the eleventh century? #medievalsky #skystorians #normans 1/

Leonie V. Hicks@lvhicks.bsky.social · 2y ago

For the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, 1066, here is thread on why 'who was the rightful king?' is the wrong question to ask, why we don't know the complete story and why that makes things more interesting. 1/ #medievalsky #skystorians #historyedu #historyteachers

Dr Rebecca Tyson@tyguson.bsky.social · last mo.

1. #MedievalSky, grab a lifejacket and a seasickness bag, we’re casting off on a thread about the Norman invasion fleet in 1066! 960 years ago, the Normans landed at Pevensey and established a base at the Roman shore fort which was already succumbing to erosion from the sea on its south side. 1/20

Photograph of Pevensey Castle with an information board in the foreground showing an artists impression of how the view may have looked in 1066 when the sea came almost up to the walls.
Adam Chapman@adamchapman.bsky.social · 2mo ago

If you're in reach of London, even occasionally, and have an interest in history, @ihrlibrary.bsky.social membership is worth the (minimal) effort of filling in the form. Libraries are wonderful and the IHR Library is a particular treasure. AND IT IS FREE.

Institute of Historical Research Wohl Library@ihrlibrary.bsky.social · 2mo ago

...If you have an interest in history, joining and membership renewals is open to everyone; you don't need to be a current university student or staff member, it's free and you don't need to show ID - just fill out the online form - www.history.ac.uk/library/libr...

Katherine Weikert@kateweikert.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A very quick turn around because of paperwork, but we're hiring a one year post in Modern British History! Please have a look and share widely with anyone interested! Happy to take informal queries at the email in the job posting! www.winchester.ac.uk/About-Us/Wor...

Work with us - University of Winchester

Explore the University of Winchester and discover your new career. We have a variety of positions in academic and professional services. Work with us.

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Dr. Jeroen W.P. Wijnendaele@drdragases.bsky.social · 2mo ago

In this week in the year 476, the insignificant boy-emperor Romulus (nicknamed Augustulus) was deposed by Odoacer, leader of the western Roman field army in Italy. This event has received notoriety as "the fall of the [western] Roman empire". A thread on one of the biggest Bad Ancient History takes.

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Sarah Wride@srwride.bsky.social · 3mo ago

👇 may be of interest? @ihr.bsky.social @royalhistsoc.org @socialhistsoc.bsky.social @sslh.bsky.social @bars.bsky.social @bavs-uk.bsky.social @modernistudies.bsky.social @srsrensoc.bsky.social @eccleshistsoc.bsky.social #AcademicSky #ECRs #Skystorians Thank you for any help w/ spreading the word!

History Lab Plus@historylabplus.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Finding a Role: Using History PhD Skills Beyond HE | Online Workshop Aug 24, 17:30-19:00 Imogen Albiston Civil Service George Higgins Private sector grant writing Andy Holroyde Teaching / policy &nd research Joe Ryan-Hume Committee specialist - House of Commons. More: historylab.plus/events-2/

Alex Harvey@alexharvv.bsky.social · 3mo ago

A (belated) cfp for #IMC2027 FORGET THE VIKINGS: Other raids, raiders, & raiding practises of the Early Medieval Period Read below for details, and if you're interested (or know anyone who might be), please submit your proposal of 150 words to the attached e-mail (also in alt text) before 1/9/26

A Call-for-papers for IMC 2027 which reads: 'Forget the Vikings! CFP: Other raids, raiders, and raiding practises of the Early Medieval Period There are good reasons why Scandinavian raiders - or ‘Vikings’ - occupy a much-coveted space in popular perceptions of early medieval warfare. But enough about them. What about everyone else? This CFP is seeking submissions from scholars interested in exploring other, non-Viking raiding groups from c. 400 - 1100. This could include (but is not limited to): Avars, Huns, Hungarians, Slavs, Frisians, Saxon and Frankish pirates, Saracens, Welsh and Irish cattle-rustlers, Balts, Oesellians, Narentanians, Dál Riatans, as well as the military activities of major hegemonies such as the Carolingians, Ottonians, West Saxons, Byzantines, even Normans, and so on. Chiefly, this is to fashion some new notions of how identity, political practice, and belonging were fostered within raiding communities. Of particular interest would be any papers keen to explore how other, non-Viking groups used raiding as part of regular military affairs. Analogies and comparisons with Viking studies are also welcome, if they are used to shine a light on lesser-known groups. Like the Vikings, many other communities engaged in more than just raiding, so explorations of trade, exchange, and other political dynamics alongside raids, would be ideal. Please send proposals (150 words or less) to: alexharvv@gmail.com before 1/9/26'