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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 1d

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 1d

Ending the week on a high with an Old English/Old Norse reading group mash up!

Thanks as ever to Hattie Soper for coordinating! Remember that Old English reading group runs on Fridays at 3pm, followed by Old Norse at 4pm. All welcome, no prior knowledge necessary! #medievalsky #skystorians

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 1d

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 1d

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 1d

The stop-motion animation 'Reynard the Fox' -- directed by Maddy Pull, and executive-produced by Dr Kristian Moen and our own Prof Ad Putter -- has made it to the semi-finals of the Animalis Fabula Film Festival, and will be shown in San Antonio in late Nov. 🎉 Huge congrats to all! #medievalsky

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 1d

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 1d

Yesterday, we were lucky enough to hear about Dr Elena Rossi’s (@elenarossi.bsky.social) work on female employment in medieval universities. A HUGE thank you to Elena for sharing such a fascinating paper with us all: we really hope to welcome you back to Bristol soon! 🥰 #medievalsky #skystorians

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Mark Hailwood @markhailwood.bsky.social · 2d

Another post on 'The Experience of Work in Early Modern England' - a reminder that work in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries was very much a family affair...

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The Experience of Work in Early Modern England II: Family Fortunes

This post is part of a series that marks the publication of The Experience of Work in Early Modern England. The book is co-authored by monster head Mark Hailwood, along with Jane Whittle, Hannah Ro…

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Mark Hailwood @markhailwood.bsky.social · 4d

As you dig out your chunky knitwear from the back of the draw, I know you are wondering: 'How did people prepare for winter 400 years ago?'

Read today's post to find out (and whet your appetite for our new book The Experience of Work in Early Modern England)

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The Experience of Work in Early Modern England I: Winter is Coming

This post is part of a series that marks the publication of The Experience of Work in Early Modern England. The book is co-authored by monster head Mark Hailwood, along with Jane Whittle, Hannah Ro…

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 2d

Don't forget today's (Thursday) seminar at 4pm! #medievalsky #skystorians

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Prof. Ben Pohl @benpohl.bsky.social · 4d

Including one of the latest titles from our Bristol Studies in Medieval Culture series with @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social @bristolcms.bsky.social

Institute of Historical Research Wohl Library @ihrlibrary.bsky.social · 4d

We've updated our new books displays on the 1st and 2nd floors. There's a wide range of subjects spanning from the medieval to the 21st century.

If this interests you and you're not a member, membership to the library is open and free to everyone - www.history.ac.uk/library-digi...

Image showing some new acquisitions to the Institute of Historical Research Library - October 2025

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 5d

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 5d

Hwæt is this wonderful scene of creative chaos? Could it be the very successful first week of Old English AND Old Norse Reading Group?! #medievalsky #skystorians

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Prof. Ben Pohl @benpohl.bsky.social · 6d

It’s what we do best at @bristolcms.bsky.social: celebrating community and world-class research!

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

What an amazing CMS event! We were so excited to celebrate not only Kathleen and Melek’s wonderful new book, but a bumper crop of new books from CMS members Matt Lampitt, Leah Tether, Rachael Harkes, Marianne Ailes, Adrian Ailes, Ad Putter, and Ben Pohl! 🎉🥳 Congratulations once again to all!

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

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

Don't worry, we'll be sharing the details of these new books so you wont miss out! #medievalsky #skystorians

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

What an amazing CMS event! We were so excited to celebrate not only Kathleen and Melek’s wonderful new book, but a bumper crop of new books from CMS members Matt Lampitt, Leah Tether, Rachael Harkes, Marianne Ailes, Adrian Ailes, Ad Putter, and Ben Pohl! 🎉🥳 Congratulations once again to all!

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

What an amazing CMS event! We were so excited to celebrate not only Kathleen and Melek’s wonderful new book, but a bumper crop of new books from CMS members Matt Lampitt, Leah Tether, Rachael Harkes, Marianne Ailes, Adrian Ailes, Ad Putter, and Ben Pohl! 🎉🥳 Congratulations once again to all!

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Prof. Ben Pohl @benpohl.bsky.social · 9d

One happy @bristolcms.bsky.social family!

Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 9d

Start of term = time for a new CMS photo! We love getting the CMS family back together! #medievalsky #skystorians

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 9d

Start of term = time for a new CMS photo! We love getting the CMS family back together! #medievalsky #skystorians

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 9d

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 9d

Hwæt?! The amazing Old English Reading Group is BACK and with a new friend?!?

Join Hattie and Co for Old English Reading Group at 3pm Friday in Hattie’s office, followed by the brand new Old Norse Reading Group at 4pm! No prior knowledge or experience needed, and everybody welcome!

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 11d

We are so delighted to welcome Kathleen (@themedievaldrk.bsky.social) back to Bristol, even if it is online! We can't wait to celebrate all of Kathleen and Melek's hard work! #medievalsky #skystorians

Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 11d

We're so excited for the first Centre for Medieval Studies Research Seminar of the year!

Join us on Thursday at 4pm, with our CMS Welcome Party to follow straight after!

All welcome! We hope to see you there! #medievalsky #skystorians

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 11d

@uobartsmatter.bsky.social @bristolunienglish.bsky.social @uobrishistory.bsky.social @bristolunilib.bsky.social @frenchatbristol.bsky.social @germanatbristol.bsky.social @bristolantharch.bsky.social @mappingthemarch.bsky.social @igrct.bsky.social @uobrisceh.bsky.social

Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 11d

We're so excited for the first Centre for Medieval Studies Research Seminar of the year!

Join us on Thursday at 4pm, with our CMS Welcome Party to follow straight after!

All welcome! We hope to see you there! #medievalsky #skystorians

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Bristol Centre for Medieval Studies @bristolcms.bsky.social · 11d

@uobartsmatter.bsky.social @uobrishistory.bsky.social @bristolunienglish.bsky.social @bristolunilib.bsky.social @bristolantharch.bsky.social @frenchatbristol.bsky.social @germanatbristol.bsky.social @mappingthemarch.bsky.social