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Adam Cook
@adamcook.bsky.social
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Medievalist interested in 12th century frontiers, particularly Yorkshire and Northumberland. PhD from the University of Hull, Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Hull City fan. All views my own, not those of my employer.
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Adam Cook @adamcook.bsky.social · Jul 12
Another successful Congress delivered for #IMC2025.

A pleasure to be part of a fantastic team as always. Now I can relax and watch some of the sessions back!
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International Medieval Congress Leeds @imc-leeds.bsky.social · Jul 10
As we head into the final session of #IMC2025, we're almost ready to say goodbye to our Worlds of Learning Special Thematic Strand.

As the IMC draws to a close, we'd love to hear what you've learnt from this week's Congress?
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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · 2d
Time for another #ThrowbackThursday episode of #ROYSCast!

Back in 2023, @sophiewhittle.bsky.social
joined us to discuss Language and Dialect in Early Yorkshire History.

Listen again below: shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...

#Yorkshire #Skystorians #Language #Dialect #Linguistics #History #Medieval
Ep 12 - Language and Dialect in Early Yorkshire History | ROYSCast
Sophie Whittle joins the podcast to talk about her research and work as a linguist looking at historic language and dialects in the region
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International Medieval Congress Leeds @imc-leeds.bsky.social · 3d
🚨 Your reminder that there's only 1 WEEK left to get your #IMC2026 bursary application submitted.⏰

You can begin or resume your application, as well as find out more information on the process, at the following link: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/about/bursary/

#IMC2026 #MedievalSky #Medieval #Skystorians
Bursaries and Awards | International Medieval Congress
Bursary Applications for IMC 2026 are now open! Read below to apply.
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Adam Cook @adamcook.bsky.social · 10d
Far out of my period of expertise, but @nicholasevans.bsky.social and the team at @wilberforcehull.bsky.social in Hull are great, and might be able to point you in useful directions!
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Institute for Medieval Studies Leeds @leedsims.bsky.social · 11d
We are delighted to announce our research seminars for this semester in Leeds. All will be hybrid. Keep an eye out for links to register for zoom nearer the time or come in person. All welcome! #medievalsky #medievalresearch
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International Medieval Congress Leeds @imc-leeds.bsky.social · 12d
🚨 There's now only ONE DAY remaining until session and round table proposals close.🚨

Our Special Thematic Strand may be temporalities, but we can't turn back time. Don't miss your chance to participate at #IMC2026, submit today at: www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/imc-2026/pro...

#IMC2026 #Medieval #History
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 19d
Reform are now coming after people with permanent residency. It'll be citizens next. No one is safe from authoritarian governments.
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North Ages @northages.bsky.social · 20d
An Anglo-Danish force stormed York #OTD in 1069, tearing down its two Norman castles, killing hundreds of Frenchmen and taking sheriff William Malet captive. Edgar Ætheling, ealdormen Waltheof and Gospatric, Mærle-Sveinn and Siward son of Æthelgar led the English. 📸Terry Ball #medievalsky
Artist's impression of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle at York.
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International Medieval Congress Leeds @imc-leeds.bsky.social · Sep 11
With individual paper proposals now closed, we've begun processing your submissions for #IMC2026.

First, the IMC team review all submissions, making sure that all of the required information has been provided. We'll be back in touch if we think anything is missing!

#MedievalSky #Skystorians
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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · Sep 3
New #ROYSCast now available!

In this episode, author @alexharvv.bsky.social joins @adamcook.bsky.social and @jfarley.bsky.social to discuss his love of archaeology, recent book 'Forgotten Vikings', and upcoming work 'Little Kingdoms: An A-Z of Early Medieval Britain'

Listen here: bit.ly/4lV4SmQ
Author Alex Harvey sitting atop a cart labelled "Gandalf's Cart"
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Alex Harvey @alexharvv.bsky.social · Aug 20
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Little-Kingd...

With the 9th draft approved, that's a wrap on my next book: LITTLE KINGDOMS: AN A-Z OF EARLY MEDIEVAL BRITAIN, releasing on the 30th of November 2025

To celebrate, currently the price has been lowered to £17.50 for preorders via my publisher's website
The first page of Little Kingdoms: An A-Z of Early Medieval Britain, stating the title of the book, the author's name (Alex Harvey), and the publisher imprint (Pen & Sword History), in black font on a white background.
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Adam Cook @adamcook.bsky.social · Aug 18
The latest episode of ROYSCast is now live, with @leedsims.bsky.social's Marta Cobb joining us to chat about Margery Kempe's adventures in medieval Yorkshire.
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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · Aug 12
The latest episode of ROYSCast is now available!

Join @jfarley.bsky.social and @adamcook.bsky.social , as they discuss all-things Margery Kempe with medieval mystics expert Dr Marta Cobb.

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Ep 19 - The Book (and life) of Margery Kempe with Dr Marta Cobb | ROYSCast
The history, and narrative, of the life and book of the mystic Margery Kempe.
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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · Aug 12
The latest episode of ROYSCast is now available!

Join @jfarley.bsky.social and @adamcook.bsky.social , as they discuss all-things Margery Kempe with medieval mystics expert Dr Marta Cobb.

shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...
Ep 19 - The Book (and life) of Margery Kempe with Dr Marta Cobb | ROYSCast
The history, and narrative, of the life and book of the mystic Margery Kempe.
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International Medieval Congress Leeds @imc-leeds.bsky.social · Jul 23
The #IMC2026 Padlet Page is filling up with so many amazing sessions which want your papers! 🎉

If you have a CfP for the IMC you would like advertising then email [email protected] ☺️
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Adam Cook @adamcook.bsky.social · Jul 12
Another successful Congress delivered for #IMC2025.

A pleasure to be part of a fantastic team as always. Now I can relax and watch some of the sessions back!
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International Medieval Congress Leeds @imc-leeds.bsky.social · Jul 10
As we head into the final session of #IMC2025, we're almost ready to say goodbye to our Worlds of Learning Special Thematic Strand.

As the IMC draws to a close, we'd love to hear what you've learnt from this week's Congress?
Delegates listening intently in an IMC session
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Leonie V. Hicks @lvhicks.bsky.social · Jul 12
Now, if you are wanting to read some good work on #BayeuxTapestry, here's a thread. By the way, the pun wasn't intentional on Wednesday and isn't now. I'm not that funny. First up: Gale Owen-Crocker, textile historian par excellence www.medats.org.uk/officer/gale... #medievalsky 1/
Gale R. Owen-Crocker – MEDATS
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Borders, Boundaries, Barriers Conference @bordersboundaries.bsky.social · Jun 28
CFP for Borders, Boundaries, Barriers: Real and Imagined in the Middle Ages (20-21 April 2026). Deadline 15 September 2025.
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International Medieval Congress Leeds @imc-leeds.bsky.social · Jun 20
We've got a Fresh Friday Newspost starring a mischievous dragon! 🐲

This will be featured on the #IMC2025 souvenirs which you can buy at the IMC! 🎉

Why not take a read and learn more about our little friend.😊
www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/a-dragons-ta...

#MedievalSky #SkyStorians
A doodle of a dragon from the archive
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Adam Cook @adamcook.bsky.social · Jun 8
A fantastic conference in Scarborough this year. We're already beginning to plan next year's event. If you'd like to keep posted on all things @roysociety.bsky.social , you can join our mailing list at www.ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk
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Dr Jonny Farley @jfarley.bsky.social · Jun 6
A great way to end another successful conference! See you all again next year for ROYS26
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Adam Cook @adamcook.bsky.social · Jun 3
Of particular interest to #MedievalSky, we've got great papers lined up from @dbcrouch.bsky.social and Andrew Breeze at this year's conference, among many other fascinating topics.

You can view the full programme below 👇, and register for the conference here: ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk
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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · Jun 3
Our interactive programme is now live! Flick through here: www.flipsnack.com/5A696A99E8C/...

There's still time to register for this Friday's conference. If you like what you see in the programme, register for FREE here: ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk/register2025/

#Yorkshire #History #Heritage
ROYS Programme 2025
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Adam Cook @adamcook.bsky.social · May 31
Some really great medieval papers this year. Registration is free, and gives you access to a whole day of exciting content across many periods and disciplines.

Plus, a sunny weekend in Scarborough to enjoy afterwards - what's not to like?

#MedievalSky #Yorkshire #History #Heritage #Literature
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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · May 26
A bank holiday treat for you all - the latest episode of ROYSCast is now available! 🎧🎙️

This time, @jfarley.bsky.social and @adamcook.bsky.social are joined by the brilliant Dr Victoria Yuskaitis to discuss her work on Anchorite cells.

Listen here: shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...
Ep 18 - The Archaeology of Anchorite Cells with Dr Victoria Yuskaitis | ROYSCast
Ongoing archaeological research into the history of and evidence for Anchorite Cells
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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · May 26
A bank holiday treat for you all - the latest episode of ROYSCast is now available! 🎧🎙️

This time, @jfarley.bsky.social and @adamcook.bsky.social are joined by the brilliant Dr Victoria Yuskaitis to discuss her work on Anchorite cells.

Listen here: shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...
Ep 18 - The Archaeology of Anchorite Cells with Dr Victoria Yuskaitis | ROYSCast
Ongoing archaeological research into the history of and evidence for Anchorite Cells
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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · May 22
There are just over 2 weeks left until ROYS 2025 takes place in Scarborough!

If Yorkshire History, Heritage, Literature - and more - are your thing then don't miss your chance to join us for a fantastic day of papers.

View our programme, and book your tickets, at: shorturl.at/5YAm3

#Yorkshire
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Dr Hope Doherty-Harrison @hdohertyharrison.bsky.social · May 20
Do I have any friends on here who have or are publishing on teaching topics & would be willing to have a short chat with me? #medievalsky
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Adam Cook @adamcook.bsky.social · May 19
Plenty on offer for #MedievalSky and beyond at this year's conference! Book your tickets below 👇
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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · May 19
Don't forget to book your tickets! 🎫

Join us on Friday 6th June for a Yorkshire-filled day of talks, all for free. 🏖️

Register and view the programme here: shorturl.at/5YAm3

#Yorkshire #History #HistorianSky #Culture #Scarborough #EnglishLiterature #MedievalSky #20thCenturyHistory #EarlyModern
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