Dr Duncan Berryman
@dberryman.bsky.social
Medieval archaeologist
Editor of the Castle Studies Journal • Secretary of the Historic Farm Building Group • Vice President of the Ulster Archaeological Society
Editor of the Castle Studies Journal • Secretary of the Historic Farm Building Group • Vice President of the Ulster Archaeological Society
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The trivialising of #ME by NHS and national media is nothing new.
Trivialising turns to ridiculing. HM Government colludes with these sentiments. Postponing action on preventing the harm these attitudes cause (long term disability/death from ME) is not acceptable.
Justice4ME.uk
Trivialising turns to ridiculing. HM Government colludes with these sentiments. Postponing action on preventing the harm these attitudes cause (long term disability/death from ME) is not acceptable.
Justice4ME.uk
December 17, 2025 at 8:10 AM
The trivialising of #ME by NHS and national media is nothing new.
Trivialising turns to ridiculing. HM Government colludes with these sentiments. Postponing action on preventing the harm these attitudes cause (long term disability/death from ME) is not acceptable.
Justice4ME.uk
Trivialising turns to ridiculing. HM Government colludes with these sentiments. Postponing action on preventing the harm these attitudes cause (long term disability/death from ME) is not acceptable.
Justice4ME.uk
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December 17, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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"How do you know?" is going to become an even more important question. Much more.
People who can still answer that question will hopefully be listened to, but it's hard to be confident of this when the apparent mission of the richest people in human history is to destroy trust in knowledge.
People who can still answer that question will hopefully be listened to, but it's hard to be confident of this when the apparent mission of the richest people in human history is to destroy trust in knowledge.
December 17, 2025 at 9:50 AM
"How do you know?" is going to become an even more important question. Much more.
People who can still answer that question will hopefully be listened to, but it's hard to be confident of this when the apparent mission of the richest people in human history is to destroy trust in knowledge.
People who can still answer that question will hopefully be listened to, but it's hard to be confident of this when the apparent mission of the richest people in human history is to destroy trust in knowledge.
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Following our first collaborative event in 2024 with Historic Environment Scotland, I am pleased to announce our second with Historic England. We are exploring the cultural and physical implications of the loss lime finishes in a changing climate. Do get in touch if you would like to present.
December 17, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Following our first collaborative event in 2024 with Historic Environment Scotland, I am pleased to announce our second with Historic England. We are exploring the cultural and physical implications of the loss lime finishes in a changing climate. Do get in touch if you would like to present.
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Kevin McCloud delivered a lecture for SAVE’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
This struck a chord. 'When we bulldoze buildings we also destroy the collective memory, culture and identity of the communities they belong to.'
It's a reminder that buildings are far more than just materials. ⛪
This struck a chord. 'When we bulldoze buildings we also destroy the collective memory, culture and identity of the communities they belong to.'
It's a reminder that buildings are far more than just materials. ⛪
December 16, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Kevin McCloud delivered a lecture for SAVE’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
This struck a chord. 'When we bulldoze buildings we also destroy the collective memory, culture and identity of the communities they belong to.'
It's a reminder that buildings are far more than just materials. ⛪
This struck a chord. 'When we bulldoze buildings we also destroy the collective memory, culture and identity of the communities they belong to.'
It's a reminder that buildings are far more than just materials. ⛪
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Delighted to announce that booking is open for our annual VCH Lecture, Thursday 14 May 2026. We're thrilled to welcome Andrew Ziminski, stonemason & author of the bestselling book Church Going - especially as @vch-home.bsky.social has helped to inform his practice!
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Church Going - Hidden Missives from within God's Acre
www.history.ac.uk
December 15, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Delighted to announce that booking is open for our annual VCH Lecture, Thursday 14 May 2026. We're thrilled to welcome Andrew Ziminski, stonemason & author of the bestselling book Church Going - especially as @vch-home.bsky.social has helped to inform his practice!
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
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—I’ve been asked to baptise the King of Spain’s daughter
—Infanta?
—No, holy water as usual. Weird thing to ask honestly
—Infanta?
—No, holy water as usual. Weird thing to ask honestly
December 15, 2025 at 1:08 PM
—I’ve been asked to baptise the King of Spain’s daughter
—Infanta?
—No, holy water as usual. Weird thing to ask honestly
—Infanta?
—No, holy water as usual. Weird thing to ask honestly
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Following the Trust receiving 21 applications asking for £170,000, will you help us fund major new castle research projects in 2026? Since 2013, we have made a major contribution to boosting the understanding & preservation of castles. To help please donate here: donate.kindlink.com/castle-studi...
December 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Following the Trust receiving 21 applications asking for £170,000, will you help us fund major new castle research projects in 2026? Since 2013, we have made a major contribution to boosting the understanding & preservation of castles. To help please donate here: donate.kindlink.com/castle-studi...
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We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 1 really long dragon. 🐉
Thanks for taking part in medieval merriment for the holidays.
Thanks for taking part in medieval merriment for the holidays.
December 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
We're celebrating 12 Days of Medieval Illuminations. Today, 1 really long dragon. 🐉
Thanks for taking part in medieval merriment for the holidays.
Thanks for taking part in medieval merriment for the holidays.
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Another museum theft, this time in my home city :(
December 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Another museum theft, this time in my home city :(
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"No, no, you don't get it. I am HUGELY aware there are already lots of books about badgers, but this isn't a book about just any old badgers; it's far more specific."
December 11, 2025 at 8:11 AM
"No, no, you don't get it. I am HUGELY aware there are already lots of books about badgers, but this isn't a book about just any old badgers; it's far more specific."
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I've removed the paywall permanently from this piece, which is a chapter from my novel Villager, told entirely in the form of an online village message board. If you like it, you'll probably like the book. If you don't, you won't...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
The Village Message Board
Its authenticity was discredited because of his reputation, but also because he was quick with gin at the time and wearing an item of knitwear back to front.
www.tom-cox.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
I've removed the paywall permanently from this piece, which is a chapter from my novel Villager, told entirely in the form of an online village message board. If you like it, you'll probably like the book. If you don't, you won't...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
www.tom-cox.com/the-village-...
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Our Trust Chairperson, Prof Adam Cumming, has blogged for @churchheritage.bsky.social reflecting upon the special connections between Scotland’s remarkable religious built heritage and the lands and the people that surround each site.
Read it here 👇
churchheritage.scot/2025/11/26/h...
Read it here 👇
churchheritage.scot/2025/11/26/h...
November 27, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Our Trust Chairperson, Prof Adam Cumming, has blogged for @churchheritage.bsky.social reflecting upon the special connections between Scotland’s remarkable religious built heritage and the lands and the people that surround each site.
Read it here 👇
churchheritage.scot/2025/11/26/h...
Read it here 👇
churchheritage.scot/2025/11/26/h...
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I've put together a last minute 2026 Calendar of some pretty leaves I've photographed.
Bring some nature into your 2026! 🌿🍂
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
(Order today or tomorrow to get it before Christmas Day 👍)
#Speirgorm #Spéirghorm
Bring some nature into your 2026! 🌿🍂
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
(Order today or tomorrow to get it before Christmas Day 👍)
#Speirgorm #Spéirghorm
December 9, 2025 at 9:41 AM
I've put together a last minute 2026 Calendar of some pretty leaves I've photographed.
Bring some nature into your 2026! 🌿🍂
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
(Order today or tomorrow to get it before Christmas Day 👍)
#Speirgorm #Spéirghorm
Bring some nature into your 2026! 🌿🍂
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/4...
(Order today or tomorrow to get it before Christmas Day 👍)
#Speirgorm #Spéirghorm
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Just putting up the Christmas decorations in the staff room.
December 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Just putting up the Christmas decorations in the staff room.
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439 years ago, on the 3rd of December 1586, Thomas Harriot introduced potatoes to England after returning from Columbia. The Spanish had previously introduced it the the European mainland. Other accounts suggest others, for example Francis Drake, introduced the potato. #otd #history 🗃️
December 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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Day Three of our advent calendar and today's 'window' is rather special if we do say so ourselves.
Yes we are going medieval.
Seems fitting for a medieval guild hall we hear you say...
1/2
Yes we are going medieval.
Seems fitting for a medieval guild hall we hear you say...
1/2
December 3, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Day Three of our advent calendar and today's 'window' is rather special if we do say so ourselves.
Yes we are going medieval.
Seems fitting for a medieval guild hall we hear you say...
1/2
Yes we are going medieval.
Seems fitting for a medieval guild hall we hear you say...
1/2
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Lizzie’s academic work has always been strongly informed by her social engagement in support of lesser-represented groups in academia and by the question of the colonial heritage of Celtic Studies and the decolonialisation of the discipline.
🌐: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/faculty-arts...
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🌐: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/faculty-arts...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Lizzie’s academic work has always been strongly informed by her social engagement in support of lesser-represented groups in academia and by the question of the colonial heritage of Celtic Studies and the decolonialisation of the discipline.
🌐: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/faculty-arts...
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🌐: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/faculty-arts...
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There’s so much incredible architecture and design in Lincoln Cathedral. This intricately carved doorway, and view down through vaulting and arches, is one of my favourite bits. Not only is the detail stunning, but you are taken from a soaring and open space into a more intimate and enclosed one 😀
December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
There’s so much incredible architecture and design in Lincoln Cathedral. This intricately carved doorway, and view down through vaulting and arches, is one of my favourite bits. Not only is the detail stunning, but you are taken from a soaring and open space into a more intimate and enclosed one 😀
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If anyone is looking for a present for a book lover who has an interest in the Anglo-Welsh border, its landscape, heritage and folklore I can highly recommend Sarah Siân Chave’s Hafren
November 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
If anyone is looking for a present for a book lover who has an interest in the Anglo-Welsh border, its landscape, heritage and folklore I can highly recommend Sarah Siân Chave’s Hafren
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Are you studying for a doctorate at a UK university via a programme that is wholly or mostly online? If so, please take part in an anonymous, 10 min survey about the impacts of online doctoral study on wellbeing and share the link lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_....
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November 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Are you studying for a doctorate at a UK university via a programme that is wholly or mostly online? If so, please take part in an anonymous, 10 min survey about the impacts of online doctoral study on wellbeing and share the link lancasteruni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_....
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NEW Have archaeologists identified the largest nucleated settlement in prehistoric Ireland and Britain? Survey at Brusselstown Ring, one of the largest hillforts in Ireland, found evidence for potentially hundreds of occupied roundhouses!
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
November 26, 2025 at 8:13 AM
NEW Have archaeologists identified the largest nucleated settlement in prehistoric Ireland and Britain? Survey at Brusselstown Ring, one of the largest hillforts in Ireland, found evidence for potentially hundreds of occupied roundhouses!
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
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Universities are in crisis, and I don’t think it’s helpful to phrase that as “exiting the market”. They’re not mid-range shoe shops, these are educational pillars in society
Chief exec of OfS 'said the OfS believes there are 24 institutions at risk of exiting the market in the next 12 months, seven of which are large providers with more than 3,000 students. There are another 25 or so institutions of various sizes at risk over a two- to three-year period, she added.'
Seven ‘large providers’ at risk of going under in the next year
Skills minister says no higher education institutions are at imminent risk of collapse this year but OfS confirms more than 20 providers are being closely monitored
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Universities are in crisis, and I don’t think it’s helpful to phrase that as “exiting the market”. They’re not mid-range shoe shops, these are educational pillars in society
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The team recreating the famous Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon burial ship is inviting the public to name it!
The Sutton Hoo Ships Company (SHSC) aim to complete the project next year before getting the ship on the River Deben in 2027.
You can submit your nomination here: saxonship.org/suggest-a-na...
The Sutton Hoo Ships Company (SHSC) aim to complete the project next year before getting the ship on the River Deben in 2027.
You can submit your nomination here: saxonship.org/suggest-a-na...
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The team recreating the famous Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon burial ship is inviting the public to name it!
The Sutton Hoo Ships Company (SHSC) aim to complete the project next year before getting the ship on the River Deben in 2027.
You can submit your nomination here: saxonship.org/suggest-a-na...
The Sutton Hoo Ships Company (SHSC) aim to complete the project next year before getting the ship on the River Deben in 2027.
You can submit your nomination here: saxonship.org/suggest-a-na...
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The Royal Historical Society has published a very helpful guide to its various membership categories, including the Fellowship. If you're engaged in History study, research or teaching (including in public history, journalism & GLAM) & keen to support the discipline, do have a look. #Skystorians
Joining the Fellowship of the Royal Historical Society: a brief guide if you’re considering an application | Historical Transactions
blog.royalhistsoc.org
November 24, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The Royal Historical Society has published a very helpful guide to its various membership categories, including the Fellowship. If you're engaged in History study, research or teaching (including in public history, journalism & GLAM) & keen to support the discipline, do have a look. #Skystorians