Just been to see 1536. Wow- most powerful piece of theatre I’ve seen in a long time.
Ted Vallance
@tedvallance.bsky.social
Historian writing a book about regicide. Occasional and enthusiastic scuba diver and guitar player. Accomplished chef. Personal account, own views etc. https://pure.roehampton.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/ted-vallance
If you are planning a trip to the European Union for your summer holiday, Linnie Rawlinson’s With or Without EU is the perfect companion and is available for pre-order as an ebook. A brilliant read (despite some excessive artistic licence in the portrayal of her husband): amzn.eu/d/07K6Ooft
With or Without EU: One Remainer’s race through the EU on the brink of Brexit
With or Without EU: One Remainer’s race through the EU on the brink of Brexit eBook : Rawlinson, Linnie: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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A new podcast from me on the memory of the English Revolution ://www.worldturnedupsidedown.co.uk/podcast/remembering-the-english-revolution-impact-and-consequences/
Remembering the English Revolution - Impact and consequences - The World Turned Upside Down
In 1660, the Restoration of the Monarchy made the question of remembering and memorialising the English Revolution not only controversial, but also
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In celebration of Mel Brooks’ 100th birthday here’s his memorable appearance on the One Show: youtu.be/czaSMvp0QjI?...
Mel Brooks on the One Show
YouTube video by The Jewish Chronicle
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Ginger Pig 100 day chicken. Largest bird I’ve BBQed. Delicious but so big we could only manage one leg between us. Might also have been due to the massive Scotch Bonnet sausages we had as accompaniment.
If you enjoy Jamaican/Turkish fusion cuisine you’ll love Jurkish: effrasocial.co.uk/eatdrink/
Eat & Drink
Jurkish has arrived at Effra Social, this fusion kitchen is ready to bring the heat of Jamaican and Turkish cuisine, blending classic dishes and tasty flavours
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Think I may have seen a giant sawfly go into our wood pile. Do I: a) trust my powers of identification, safe in the knowledge that this is a harmless insect, and move the logs around to get rid of it b) cower inside, on the basis that it might be a hornet instead?
We're proud to launch Radical Histories, a new series dedicated to the individuals, movements and ideas that have challenged authority. We recently caught up with the series editors to find out more about the series' aims. manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/04... @tedvallance.bsky.social
I had the pleasure of joining Clare Jackson and Teresa Bejan to talk about the Levellers on In Our Time. The episode will be out this Thursday. Profs Bejan and Jackson offered expert insight. I, at least, was wearing an appropriate t-shirt: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - In Our Time, The Levellers
The political movement during the English Civil War committed to a new idea of equality.
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We're proud to launch Radical Histories, a new series dedicated to the individuals, movements and ideas that have challenged authority. We recently caught up with the series editors to find out more. manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/04... @tedvallance.bsky.social
Our new Radical Histories series is dedicated to the individuals, movements and ideas that have challenged authority. Series editor Katrina Navickas explains why a series on radical histories is needed, and why now. manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2026/04... @tedvallance.bsky.social
To be clear, I’m sure you could make that book more readable. I just think that ship has perhaps sailed.
Ted Vallance@tedvallance.bsky.social · 4mo agoNice email today from somebody offering to make a book I published over 20 years ago more readable.
Nice email today from somebody offering to make a book I published over 20 years ago more readable.
Honoured to be a co-editor of this new series with Katrina who has led its development. We’ve got some great titles in progress already but we are keen to receive more proposals which address the series’ broad remit. Feel free to get in touch with me if you have an early modern project in mind.
Katrina Navickas@katrinanavickas.bsky.social · 4mo agoI'm pleased to announce I'm a founding co-editor of the new @manchesterup.bsky.social book series, Radical Histories. Do let me know if you have a proposal for a book that fits our inclusive remit on radical histories. manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/series/radic...
Frog urged to carry scorpion across river.
Research Professional News@resprofnews.bsky.social · 5mo agoUniversities urged not to ‘drag feet’ on engaging with populists Institutions must engage now or risk US-style crackdown on academic freedom and research, @hepi-news.bsky.social paper says www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-p...
I’m sure I am very late to the party but in very dark time these guys are giving me joy: youtu.be/0Ssi-9wS1so?...
Angine de Poitrine - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)
YouTube video by KEXP
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A much more interesting and appropriate use of the precedent of Charles I’s trial than the case of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (with thanks to Ben Wilkinson-Turnbull for sharing): biz.chosun.com/en/en-societ...
South Korea court cites Charles I precedent to convict Yoon of insurrection
South Korea court cites Charles I precedent to convict Yoon of insurrection Court links ancient treason doctrine to modern verdict as Jee Kui-youn hands Yoon life sentence for Dec. 3 martial law
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Today is the anniversary of the last day of Charles I’s trial in Westminster Hall. A couple of weeks ago I found myself waiting in the same space for an event in the Churchill Room. Less of a trial for me but I did appreciate why defendants in Feb 1649 complained of the cold and bad acoustics!
⚡ Lightning Talks at The London Archives ⚡ Are you a student or ECR? Need feedback on your work? Can you summarise it in 5 minutes? Join us for Lightning Talks at The London Archives - a friendly event open to researchers of London and its history! 📆 Wed 11 February 🕔 5pm
Lightning Talks at The London Archives - IN PERSON
Are you a student or Early Career Researcher? Need feedback on in-progress research? Can you summarise your research in 5 minutes or less?
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My lovely friend @carolinesharples.bsky.social has a fantastic book with @yalebooks.bsky.social @yalepress.bsky.social, & an exciting launch in March @wienerlibrary.bsky.social. You should definitely all order it and go to hear her talk if you're in the vicinity. I'm off to preorder it now :-)
Book Launch: The Long Death of Adolf Hitler: An Investigative History - The Wiener Holocaust Library
Caroline Sharples's new book constitutes the first cultural history exploration of Hitler's fate, setting out how the Nazi dictator's demise was anticipated by Allied audiences during the Second World...
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Any genealogists know if Jacob Bethell is related to Slingsby?
This sounds excellent.
The Cromwell Museum@cromwellmuseum.bsky.social · 7mo agoJoin us on Saturday 7 or Sunday 8 February for immersive theatre recreating the events of the trials of the men who executed Charles I, in the atmospheric surroundings of an historic court. Book now for 'Royal Revenge: the Trials of the Regicides' at: www.cromwellmuseum.org/events/royal...
