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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 2h

Something for #tudortuesday a little peek at my reprint of the 1535 pamphlet 'The Nutbrown Maid' currently available in my #etsy shop.

#bookbinding #booksky #tudor #history #reenactment #livinghistory

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 1d

A new pamphlet coming soon! Another 16th century text printed on laid paper & with two binding options: a simple pamphlet, or one with a vellum cover.
Keep an eye out for updates of when these will be available.

#bookbinding #booksky #tudor #tudorhistory #reenactment #livinghistory #larp #history

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 2d

Take a look at one of the #medieval style longstitch journals I've recently made. Now available in my #etsy shop (link in bio).
Made from leather, linen thread, and laid paper.

#bookbinding #booksky #journal #notebook #reenactment #larp #history #craft

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Dr Elizabeth Norton @enortonhistory.bsky.social · 3d

Henry VIII’s own copy of the Bishop’s Book of 1537, complete with his annotations. On display in @bodleian.ox.ac.uk Treasured exhibition. It’s fascinating to see his mind at work in this way #henryviii #treasured #tudor #tudors

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 4d

These photos show some of the process of rebinding a #facsimile to give it a cover that suits the period of the original text. In this case, an early C16th copy of The Abbaye of the Holy Ghost.
All part of the services I provide!

#booksky #bookbinding #tudor #reenactment #livinghistory #history

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 6d

A quick look at my #bookbinding set-up and 'shop' at the Haddenham event on Saturday.

#booksky #livinghistory #history #craft #demonstration #stationery

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 7d

I have some new items in my #etsy shop!

#Medieval longstitch leather bound journals.
and
'Here Begynneth ye newe Nutborune Mayd upon ye passion of cryste' (The Nutbrown Maid), a 1535 pamphlet reprint of a satirical poem.

birdiesboutique23.etsy.com

#bookbinding #booksky #history #livinghistory

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 8d

A few pics of the event I did at Arkenstall Village Centre in Haddenham, Cambs. on Saturday 11th.
A friend organised this fundraiser, & it was so much fun. Lots of lovely visitors to talk to, & I was able to make progress on some projects.

#18thcentury #bookbinding #livinghistory #history #booksky

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 11d

Made my 1st history pamphlet! It's a reprint of a 1535 text & soon available on my Etsy shop.

Printed on 100gsm laid paper, sewn with waxed linen thread & slighter smaller than A6. Perfect for #reenactment or anyone who is a connoisseur of #history

#booksky #bookbinding #tudor #livinghistory

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you!

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 11d

Thanks for the heads up! I shall bear this in mind and do some practice pieces first. I've not used one this size before.

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 12d

A new #bookbinding finishing tool arrived just the other day. Isn't she pretty?!

#decorative

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 13d

A special #book for the person who gifted me items made by their sister & gold foil from their father. I used some to create a keepsake to treasure. As an artist themselves, a sketchbook seemed fitting.
I tried new techniques with this: foiling, coptic binding & adding ribbon.

#bookbinding #craft

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 14d

Some friends and I will be participating at this event this Saturday!
I will be an 18th century bookbinder for this one, with many projects on the go, and selling my wares too.

#bookbinding #reenactment #Cambridgeshire

Nigel Amies MA @nigela.bsky.social · 15d

I'm looking forward to attending this event, with 'Roman' friends, on Saturday!

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 15d

Sunday was very exciting. I won on ebay, for a good price, a huge bundle of #bookbinding things from someone who's late-wife used to bind.
There's lots of tools/stamps; a few other binding bits; a tonne of leather (alas most too thick); and, not pictured, a Dryad guillotine.

#haul #bookbindingtools

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 17d

A lovely little project is on the cards for this weekend.

#bookbinding #booksky #memories #heirloom #craft #gift

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 18d

Oh my, I've reached 100 followers, thank you! It's much appreciated 😊

I am on other socials too, if you want to follow those. Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Just look for @birdiesbindings

#bookbinding #booksky #craft #journal #demonstrations #livinghistory #artist #socials

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 18d

He sure is!

Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 18d

The first of Bert's Top Tips!

#bookbinding #howto #toptips #booksky #jellycat

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 19d

Coincidentally I have a facsimile copy of this book yet to be re-bound 🙂

#tudorhistory #bookbinding #tudor

The Tudor Age @tudorage1973.bsky.social · 19d

#OTD
2nd October 1528
William Tyndale’s “The Obedience of the Christian Man and How Christian Rulers Ought to Govern” was published.

www.instagram.com/p/DPSikMxCGw...

#WilliamTyndale #TheObedienceoftheChristianManandHowChristianRulersOughttoGovern #Tudors #History

Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 20d

It's day 2 of Michaelmas at #kentwellhall join me as I make a longstitch leather #journal and enjoy some surrounding scenery.

#bookbinding #craft #artist #booksky #tudor #tudorhistory #medieval #history #livinghistory #reenactment

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 21d

Acompany me in 1536 whilst I progress with a #bookbinding project during day 1 of Michaelmas at #kentwellhall

#tudor #livinghistory #reenactment #craft #artist #tudortuesday #tudorhistory #history #booksky

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 21d

I had an excellent weekend @kentwellhall.bsky.social lots of books made, commissions started, and progress made on another for the mistress of the house.
And my fellow crafters were a joy to be around as always.

#bookbinding #craft #tudor #reenactment #livinghistory #history

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 25d

After the week I've had at work, I'm looking forward to spending 2 tranquil days #bookbinding in the C16th. My last #tudor event of the year @kentwellhall.bsky.social !
Do come and visit!

#booksky #craft #reenactment #michaelmas #Suffolk #daysoutinsuffolk #autumn

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Birdie's Bindings @birdiesbindings.bsky.social · 25d

I mean business 😎

#bookbinding #booksky #business #smallbusiness #craft #handmade

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