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Good example of perspective and language in historical documents today.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.
Our 2024 Conference theme is “Connections.” Featuring five fascinating presentations for our members to enjoy, this takes place with our AGM via Zoom on 23 Nov 2024. Visit www.one-place-studies.org/events/www.one-place-studies.org/join-us/#OnePlaceWednesday
'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.
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
The Historical Association are looking for new editorial board members of The Historian. It is very enjoyable and you learn a lot. www.history.org.uk/historian/ne...
Today is the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. Readers can find resources within many of our collections about the slave trades from the medieval period to the modern day, especially the Atlantic Slave Trade - www.history.ac.uk/library/coll...
Discover research material for the history of slavery within our collections in the IHR Wohl Library.
