I'm loving the 'Top of the Campops' myth-busting blog - lots of things that premodern economic and social historians are always pointing out, and now they can send people a handy link to a relevant blog post... @camunicampop.bsky.socialwww.campop.geog.cam.ac.uk/blog/
Good example of perspective and language in historical documents today. Rector describes other baptisms in the parish register as 'bastards', his own child is 'born out of wedlock', of course.
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What a fab lineup to be a part of. Looking forward to it very much!
'Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy'- Benjamin Franklin (allegedly). York 50th anniversary beer festival, St Lawrence's Church.
Hopefully someone will put one together soon. If I get the time I will.
Between those two is Snaxs Cafe a proper locals lunch joint. Very well served in Edinburgh for pubs. Lots of places with live music in the evening for the solo traveller. A little ways down South Bridge and off side streets there are The Royal Oak and the Captain's Bar which are recommended.
Great to be talking about 'Print in Sixteenth-Century London' for the Bookish Weekend with the Tudors event 28-29 September. Just recorded my talk. eventbrite.com.au/e/a-bookish-...
How-to History is a blog-newsletter I run with Anna Cusack. We explain events, concepts, sources and share thoughts on the practice of researching, writing and teaching history. Each ‘How-to’ is a short guide which directs you to further resources. howtohistory.substack.com
