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Morwenna Ludlow

Morwenna Ludlow

@morwennaexe.bsky.social

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Professor of Early Christian History at the University of Exeter; Canon Theologian at Exeter Cathedral. Crafter of prose, cushions and woolly socks.

I lift my eyes to the hills.

Morwenna Ann Ludlow is a British historian, theologian, and Anglican priest, specialising in historical theology. She is Professor of Christian History and Theology at the University of Exeter. She is known in particular for her work on Gregory of Nyssa. .. more

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Morwenna Ludlow @morwennaexe.bsky.social · 2h

Let me introduce you to…

allpoetry.com/St.-Anthony-...

St. Anthony and his Pig. A Cantata by Frederick Forrest - Famous poems, famous poets. - All Poetry

Comments & analysis: Recitative Let clownish Cymon, in fond rustic strains, To lovely Iphigene declare his pai

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Charlotte Connelly @curatorconnelly.bsky.social · 19h

The @scottpolar.bsky.social are looking for a librarian. This is a rare opportunity! Work with (probably) the world's largest dedicated polar library alongside archive and museum colleagues. The dream 😍

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The Library of the Scott Polar Research Institute is one of the most comprehensive collections of published polar information in the world. This highly specialist reference collection, which attracts

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Rachel Burch @rachelburch.bsky.social · 1d

Oaks near Sheepstor last week, #Dartmoor, #Devon. #photography

Oaks bend over a footpath

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 5d

'Research and Development (R&D) delivers enormous economic and societal value, yet universities struggle to earn public trust or support for what they do.' 1/3

Transparency, collaboration and culture are key to winning public trust in research

Ben Tatler, Paul Manners, Sean Sapcariu and Ben Bleasdale argue that public support for research is dependent on making it more relatable, trustworthy, and visible in everyday life

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BCP Minus Context @bcpminuscontext.bsky.social · 6d

make me ready, Lord, for whatever

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 6d

We can't wait for the next seminar in our CMS Research Series, taking place tomorrow at 4pm! This week Professor Sarah Hamilton (Uni of Exeter) will be giving a paper on 'The Liturgy of the Road: Masses for Travellers at St Gall, 900-1100'. We are very excited!

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Robert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 7d

Excellent thread on Barbara Castle and the introduction of the breathalyser!

It's an episode with an important moral: that having the courage to do the right thing, even if it's unpopular at the time, can save lives and bring public opinion with it over time.

Ruth Cadbury MP @ruthcadbury.bsky.social · 7d

This week is Road Safety Week & a chance to talk about Barbara Castle!

Barbara was Transport Minister for three years yet she was able to introduce the Breathalyzer, a proper integrated transport strategy & more!

This was done despite fierce opposition.

📸 Photo from the Parliamentary Achieve

A photo of Barbara Castle outside of the House of Parliament- copyright belongs to the Parliamentary Archives.

Morwenna Ludlow @morwennaexe.bsky.social · 7d

Well, the sun is out and I’m on a train to Cornwall, which is a Fine Thing.

View from a GWR train window: red cliffs and sea at Dawlish. Sunshine, blue sky and a few white clouds. Glorious!

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Simon Pulleyn @simonpulleyn.bsky.social · 7d

I don’t read Ethiopic (tusk tusk). Can anyone assist?

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Monica H Green @monicamedhist.bsky.social · 7d

Oh wow! This is what happens when you're photographing MSS & don't capture the text in the inner gutter. 1st, here's the photograph (made about 100 yrs ago) of the Codex Salernitanus, f. 82ra. Although that big tear of the page is obvious, the inner gutter hasn't been fully captured in the photo.

Breslau Codex (Wrocław, Stadtbibliothek, MS 1302, s. xii ex./xiii in.), f. 82ra, showing tear in the page but only the very edge of the text in the inner gutter.

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Jonathan Edwards @jontofski.bsky.social · 9d

We lived in a pub when I was growing up and when I was 3 (50 years ago!) we had someone in to draw the pub for a business card. I sat next to him and watched him draw every line. I was transfixed and it was a huge inspiration for me. I’ve dreamt about owning that drawing for years…

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Ruth Harley @ruthh.bsky.social · 9d

Any #CofEpeeps following the sorry saga of #LLF should read this powerful response by Professor Mike Higton to the "misappropriation" of his work in the recent Faith and Order Commission paper on doctrine, intended to inform the House of Bishops decision-making. viamedia.news/2025/11/17/c...

Cries of Suffering: A Response to ‘The Nature of Doctrine and the Living God’ - ViaMedia.News

by Mike Higton, Professor of Theology and Ministry at Durham University The Faith and Order Commission’s recent document on ‘The Nature of Doctrine and the Living God’ (GS Misc 1429) is not, in my jud...

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Calum Weir @cwp-weir.bsky.social · 9d

Yesterday, we put out a report on the most important issues to voters.

We know that immigration now tops the traditional most important issues question (see below from @yougov.co.uk).

But that doesn't tell the full story.

Here is a rundown of the experiments we did to test this out (A THREAD):

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Jo Kershaw @mthrjo.bsky.social · 9d

He is said to have been a man of tact and charm, who brought the king and the nobility to do what was right through a mixture of kindness and gentle mockery/ cheek. Though possible having the swan in the background also helped….

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Jo Kershaw @mthrjo.bsky.social · 9d

Anyway, we could do with more bishops like him (not necessarily the attack swan thing, although….)

St Hugh, pray for us!

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Jo Kershaw @mthrjo.bsky.social · 9d

Today is the feast of St Hugh of Lincoln, bishop, advocate for justice for the dispossessed, for peace and against pogroms. Rebuilder of churches, encourager of education.

Also the man who made friends with a swan, which loved and wanted to protect him, and seems to have hated every else…

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 11d

Watercolour painting from the 'Leafscape' series, by Jessica Rosemary Shepherd, contemporary ethnobotanical artist #womensart

Painting of an accurately depicted autumn yellowish leaf against a white background

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 11d

'Bird Watching' plate by UK based artist Vicky Lindo, known for her quirky, highly decorated ceramics #WomensArt

Photo of a blue and white plate with images of a stylised cat next to a flowering plant watching three flying birds

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Ben Fulford @benmfulford.bsky.social · 11d

Weakening sanctuary for refugees and asylum seekers via temporary status ignores all the terrible lessons of the C20th about the vulnerability of these people and the readiness of governments to treat them as less than human. 1/2
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

UK set to limit asylum seekers to temporary stays

Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.

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Benjamin Aldous @jazzgoat.bsky.social · 12d

Arrived into Frankfurt after a long Eurostar journey and delighted to be working with Revd Dr Kai Funkschmidt from the Institute for Ecumenical Studies and Research this weekend for the Many Cultures, One Body conference representing @churchesengland.bsky.social #intercultural #ecumenical

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 12d

After living through the Nazi & atomic bomb eras, Tove Jansson writings would often encompass fearful ideas about loss of a familiar world. However she would balance this with characters who encompassed #kindness & #community, even in the darkest times #WomensArt #WorldKindnessDay

Illustration in black and white of a hippo like creature, walking upright through stormy weather with eyes shut

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UofGlasgow Archives & Special Collections @uofglasgowasc.bsky.social · 13d

📣Our UofG Library Visiting Research Fellowships are now open for applications!

We’re delighted to invite scholars from across the globe to apply to work with our internationally significant collections.

Apply at: www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/li...

📆Closing date: 5 January 2026

#UofGLibraryFellows

Graphic showing double page opening of emblem book from Stirling Maxwell Collection featuring portrait of a man on the left and a printed emblem of text and image on the right. The image is overlaid with information about the fellowship scheme welcoming researchers and repeating closing date and URL to follow.

Morwenna Ludlow @morwennaexe.bsky.social · 14d

“More and more, the nature of high-profile public service is repelling the best and the brightest. That is the great tragedy of our age – and the great opportunity for those who were never in it to serve the public in the first place.”

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

It’s the BBC v Trump, Farage and co. Who in their right mind would want to be its new boss? | Marina Hyde

Public life is a minefield and the best and brightest just don’t want to know. How convenient for foes of the most trusted news organisation in the world, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

www.theguardian.com

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Helen King @helenking.bsky.social · 15d

The second instalment of Fr Thomas Sharp walking you through those FAOC Living in Love and Faith docs viamedia.news/2025/11/11/a...

A Response to “The Doctrine of Marriage and the Prayers of Love and Faith: Texts and Contexts: a Report of the Faith and Order Commission” (GS Misc 1430) - ViaMedia.News

Fr Thomas Sharp is a priest theologian based in the South East of England and is also Provincial Secretary of the Society of Catholic Priests This was the second report which briefed the House of Bish...

Morwenna Ludlow @morwennaexe.bsky.social · 15d

This is a very fine department and the suspension of the single honours programme in Theology and Religion is an extremely serious blow. Please consider signing this petition.

Emily Gathergood @emilygathergood.bsky.social · 15d

The University of Nottingham's latest round of financial restructuring involves suspending our Theology & Religion BA course with a view to its permanent closure. Please support our staff and students by signing this petition c.org/MQVjrMwXq8

We Can Make an Impact.

Stop the removal of undergraduate Theology & Religion at the University of Nottingham

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Robert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 15d

Perhaps the BBC could offer Trump one of his beloved deals: they'll apologise for broadcasting sections of his speech, if he apologises for trying to overthrow an election, lying about the result, pressuring election officials, urging a crowd to "fight like hell" & pardoning those who did just that.

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Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · 15d

'people who are multilingual are half as likely to show signs of accelerated biological ageing than are those who speak just one language.'

Good thing that schools, universities and governments are so actively promoting modern languages then, isn't it? 1/2

Want a younger brain? Learn another language

A vast study suggests that being multilingual can slow down cognitive ageing.

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Charles EP Murphy @cepmurphy.bsky.social · 15d

www.sealionpress.co.uk/post/the-hel... @badsocialism.bsky.social on remembrance for @sealionpress.co.uk

The Hell Where Youth And Laughter Go

By J. ConcaghI have a soft spot for the Royal Artillery Memorial. It is not a conventional kind of memorial; dominated not by the people it commemorates but by their tools; the artillery shells, the c...

www.sealionpress.co.uk

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Emily Gathergood @emilygathergood.bsky.social · 15d

The University of Nottingham's latest round of financial restructuring involves suspending our Theology & Religion BA course with a view to its permanent closure. Please support our staff and students by signing this petition c.org/MQVjrMwXq8

We Can Make an Impact.

Stop the removal of undergraduate Theology & Religion at the University of Nottingham

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Helen King @helenking.bsky.social · 16d

Is doctrine “something generally static, generally serene, a quiet lake in which even its dynamism is limited to the occasional wave breaking on the shoreline of its boundaries”? Er, no, says Fr Thomas Sharp viamedia.news/2025/11/10/a...

A Response to “The Nature of Doctrine and the Living God: a Report of the Faith and Order Commission” (GS Misc 1429) - ViaMedia.News

Fr Thomas Sharp is a priest theologian based in the South East of England and is also Provincial Secretary of the Society of Catholic Priests We can now see the legal advice and theological briefing w...