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UH Press is a small academic press publishing local and regional history. We have numerous series and imprints and we specialise in landscape history.

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"This book is not just a celebration of one of the most interesting medieval historians of our time; it is a working through of the radical implications of her work." Prof Mark Gardiner, University of Lincoln www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #LandscapeHistory

Landscapes and Producers in Medieval England

The expert contributions assembled in this lively volume include local studies ranging from Devon to Lincolnshire and will be of interest to anyone thinking about the social history of medieval…

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UH Press@uhpress.bsky.social · 2w ago

Anne Cooke was studying modern Italian at home, when in the year of Edward’s accession the charismatic Italian preacher Bernardino Ochino, seen here, travelled to England with theologian Pietro Martire Vermigli. Ochino was an important radical figure in church reform.

Black-and-white engraved portrait of a seated figure in sixteenth-century clothing, wearing a large ruff collar and dark robe. One hand rests on a ledge while the other gestures toward the chest. A caption beneath the portrait reads “Bernhard Ochinus,” with additional smaller text identifying the figure as a preacher and giving the date 1541.
UH Press@uhpress.bsky.social · 2w ago

"Beautifully presented by UH Press, this is another valuable addition to a very fine series on regional and local history. It is to be hoped Croot's substantial and significant archival work will now reach a much wider audience than before." J Reeks www.herts.ac.uk/uhpress/book... #LocalHistory

The World of the Small Farmer

A valuable contribution to English agrarian history, and in particular to the history of this under-researched region, the Somerset Levels.

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UH Press@uhpress.bsky.social · 4w ago

1/3 This is the abbey gatehouse in St Albans, part of which for a time was used as a jail. The poorer inhabitants of the town, according to Anne Bacon, writing in 1596, were 'unorderly and unconscionable', prone to 'tippling, taverning and drunken idleness and gaming'.

A large stone gatehouse constructed in the 14th century.
Rosalind Ahmed@21rosa.bsky.social · 2mo ago

In 1752 the month of September lasted for only 19 days. When the UK switched from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar, 11 days were skipped so Sept 2 was immediately followed by Sept 14. Handy for William Willett of Endon who wagered he could dance non-stop for 12 days & nights 🧵1 #WyrdWednesday

🎨 hand coloured etching on unbound sheet c. 1760. Printed at the sign of the Black Horse, Cornhill, London by John Bowles