Historic Towns Trust
@historictownstrust.bsky.social
An educational charity working to map the urban histories of 🏴🏴🏴 in partnership with local historians & communities.
We're delighted to introduce our brand new tote bag! We've partnered with the excellent folks at Teemill to create a premium quality bag made from 100% sustainable organic cotton. What better way to look stylish and promote your local heritage? Order online shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/htt-...
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
We're delighted to introduce our brand new tote bag! We've partnered with the excellent folks at Teemill to create a premium quality bag made from 100% sustainable organic cotton. What better way to look stylish and promote your local heritage? Order online shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/htt-...
Our YouTube channel has beefed up for the winter! You can now watch lots of brilliant talks about mapmaking and the history of Britain's towns and cities. Please subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@hist_towns
Historic Towns Trust
An educational charity working to map the urban histories of Great Britain.
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November 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Our YouTube channel has beefed up for the winter! You can now watch lots of brilliant talks about mapmaking and the history of Britain's towns and cities. Please subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@hist_towns
Are you a U3A member or know someone who is? If so, please join us for a FREE talk about the Trust and preview of our London on the eve of the Great Fire atlas, this Friday 31/10 at 2pm.
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-histor...
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-histor...
October 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Are you a U3A member or know someone who is? If so, please join us for a FREE talk about the Trust and preview of our London on the eve of the Great Fire atlas, this Friday 31/10 at 2pm.
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-histor...
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-histor...
Join our wonderful trustee, Prof. Helen Fulton, for a FREE talk about Bristol in 1480 using our historical map! 7pm on Weds 29/10 at St. Mary Redcliffe. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-talk-...
October 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Join our wonderful trustee, Prof. Helen Fulton, for a FREE talk about Bristol in 1480 using our historical map! 7pm on Weds 29/10 at St. Mary Redcliffe. Sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-talk-...
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To reiterate Joe’s post: the value of yesterday evening was really demonstrated by speaking with people interested in the map from different disciplinary backgrounds - helped to underpin its wide potential applications and alerted us to uses we hadn’t yet considered #Skystorians 🗺️
Great event yesterday with the Historic Town's Trust talking about our research work on an atlas of London on the Eve of the Great Fire. So pleased to be helping this fantastic project. @historictownstrust.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
To reiterate Joe’s post: the value of yesterday evening was really demonstrated by speaking with people interested in the map from different disciplinary backgrounds - helped to underpin its wide potential applications and alerted us to uses we hadn’t yet considered #Skystorians 🗺️
We had a brilliant time at Allies and Morrison Studios last night who kindly hosted a preview of our London on the eve of the Great Fire atlas. It was great to meet so many of our supporters and share more about our upcoming plans.
October 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
We had a brilliant time at Allies and Morrison Studios last night who kindly hosted a preview of our London on the eve of the Great Fire atlas. It was great to meet so many of our supporters and share more about our upcoming plans.
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Our team took part in the @bristoluni.bsky.social Discovery Day. Our aim was to engage children and families with the ‘Map of Bristol in 1480’.
The map was edited by @profhelenfulton.bsky.social and published by the @historictownstrust.bsky.social
#MedievalStudies #medievalbluesky #mappingthemarch
The map was edited by @profhelenfulton.bsky.social and published by the @historictownstrust.bsky.social
#MedievalStudies #medievalbluesky #mappingthemarch
October 23, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Our team took part in the @bristoluni.bsky.social Discovery Day. Our aim was to engage children and families with the ‘Map of Bristol in 1480’.
The map was edited by @profhelenfulton.bsky.social and published by the @historictownstrust.bsky.social
#MedievalStudies #medievalbluesky #mappingthemarch
The map was edited by @profhelenfulton.bsky.social and published by the @historictownstrust.bsky.social
#MedievalStudies #medievalbluesky #mappingthemarch
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Are you using #maps in research?
Want to learn about their history and use as sources?
In London in late January?
Sign up for @ihr.bsky.social short course, Historic Maps: Interpreting Stories of Place!
#maphistory #skystorians 🗃️
Want to learn about their history and use as sources?
In London in late January?
Sign up for @ihr.bsky.social short course, Historic Maps: Interpreting Stories of Place!
#maphistory #skystorians 🗃️
Historic Maps: Interpreting Stories of Place
Discovery Course 1
www.sas.ac.uk
October 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Are you using #maps in research?
Want to learn about their history and use as sources?
In London in late January?
Sign up for @ihr.bsky.social short course, Historic Maps: Interpreting Stories of Place!
#maphistory #skystorians 🗃️
Want to learn about their history and use as sources?
In London in late January?
Sign up for @ihr.bsky.social short course, Historic Maps: Interpreting Stories of Place!
#maphistory #skystorians 🗃️
We’re so proud of our trustee, Bob Allies.
Congratulations to Architect in Residence Professor Bob Allies from the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering who has been nominated for the 2025 #StirlingPrize. The building designed for the University of Arts London is one of six finalists for the prestigious architecture awards.
October 14, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We’re so proud of our trustee, Bob Allies.
We’re at the @balhnews.bsky.social Herts. Beds. and Bucks. conference today. Do come and say hello!
October 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM
We’re at the @balhnews.bsky.social Herts. Beds. and Bucks. conference today. Do come and say hello!
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Oh yes, more maps, another public talk this time with Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society, Wednesday evening all welcome 👍
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October 7, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Oh yes, more maps, another public talk this time with Belfast Natural History and Philosophical Society, Wednesday evening all welcome 👍
www.belfastsociety.org/page-2/
www.belfastsociety.org/page-2/
A very warm welcome to our new followers 😌. Since 1967, we’ve been creating historical maps that chart the evolution of Britain’s towns and cities over time. Find out more about our important work here: historictownstrust.uk
Historic Town's Trust | History of towns in England, Scotland and Wales
The Historic Towns Trust is a charity which investigates the histories of towns in England, Scotland, and Wales, and communicates this through the publication of atlases and maps, and through educatio...
historictownstrust.uk
October 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A very warm welcome to our new followers 😌. Since 1967, we’ve been creating historical maps that chart the evolution of Britain’s towns and cities over time. Find out more about our important work here: historictownstrust.uk
A brilliant use of our maps!
📣New blog!
How can a map of medieval homicides help teach about law, violence and society?
@stephemmabrown.bsky.social shows how mapping coroners’ rolls from London, York & Oxford can give new insights into the realities of medieval urban life 📜
Read more: socialhistory.org.uk/shs_exchange...
How can a map of medieval homicides help teach about law, violence and society?
@stephemmabrown.bsky.social shows how mapping coroners’ rolls from London, York & Oxford can give new insights into the realities of medieval urban life 📜
Read more: socialhistory.org.uk/shs_exchange...
From Coroners’ Rolls to the Classroom: Engaging Students with the Medieval Murder Map
Dr Stephanie Brown, University of Hull [email protected] @stephemmabrown.bsky.social How can a map of medieval homicides help teach about law, violence and society? In lots of ways, actually. The…
socialhistory.org.uk
September 19, 2025 at 9:12 AM
A brilliant use of our maps!
Drop into the beautiful St. Lawrence Jewry this Saturday or Sunday (at 14:15) for a free Open House London talk from Prof. Vanessa Harding, about our upcoming atlas of London on the eve of the Great Fire. programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/3866
September 14, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Drop into the beautiful St. Lawrence Jewry this Saturday or Sunday (at 14:15) for a free Open House London talk from Prof. Vanessa Harding, about our upcoming atlas of London on the eve of the Great Fire. programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/3866
Join us this Saturday at the South Square Centre — 1pm for our free Heritage Open Day talk on mapping Bradford's history!
September 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Join us this Saturday at the South Square Centre — 1pm for our free Heritage Open Day talk on mapping Bradford's history!
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Action from the @historictownstrust.bsky.social stand from @oxfordprestrust.bsky.social Open Doors today at Old County Hall in #Oxford. HTT will be back tomorrow, so if you are keen on British urban history and #maps, do come and visit. www.historictownstrust.uk @profkdlilley.bsky.social
September 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Action from the @historictownstrust.bsky.social stand from @oxfordprestrust.bsky.social Open Doors today at Old County Hall in #Oxford. HTT will be back tomorrow, so if you are keen on British urban history and #maps, do come and visit. www.historictownstrust.uk @profkdlilley.bsky.social
Our marvellous trustee, Helen Fulton, is speaking on Monday!
Hi #GenHour! 📣 Explore Your Powys Roots – 3 Events!
🔍 11 Aug: FREE Zoom talk on Powys research
📚 13 Aug: SoG Library session + tour
🏛️ 19 Aug: Behind-the-scenes visit to Powys Archives
Book 1, 2 or all 3!
🎟️ portal.sog.org.uk/ev...
#Powys #WelshAncestry #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
🔍 11 Aug: FREE Zoom talk on Powys research
📚 13 Aug: SoG Library session + tour
🏛️ 19 Aug: Behind-the-scenes visit to Powys Archives
Book 1, 2 or all 3!
🎟️ portal.sog.org.uk/ev...
#Powys #WelshAncestry #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
August 9, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Our marvellous trustee, Helen Fulton, is speaking on Monday!
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🔎 Researching ancestors in East Yorkshire?
Our recent collab with East Riding Archives & East Yorkshire FHS is now on YouTube!
📺 Learn about archives, local studies + tools like Vision of Britain, @historictownstrust.bsky.social & @vchlondon.bsky.social.
▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/L1_nm0ynr8U
Our recent collab with East Riding Archives & East Yorkshire FHS is now on YouTube!
📺 Learn about archives, local studies + tools like Vision of Britain, @historictownstrust.bsky.social & @vchlondon.bsky.social.
▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/L1_nm0ynr8U
Researching in East Yorkshire
Are you researching ancestors in East Yorkshire?
This is a collaboration between Society of Genealogists, East Riding Archives and Local Studies Service and East Yorkshire Family History Society. Join us to learn about family history resources for the East Riding.
We will also learn how A Vision of
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August 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🔎 Researching ancestors in East Yorkshire?
Our recent collab with East Riding Archives & East Yorkshire FHS is now on YouTube!
📺 Learn about archives, local studies + tools like Vision of Britain, @historictownstrust.bsky.social & @vchlondon.bsky.social.
▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/L1_nm0ynr8U
Our recent collab with East Riding Archives & East Yorkshire FHS is now on YouTube!
📺 Learn about archives, local studies + tools like Vision of Britain, @historictownstrust.bsky.social & @vchlondon.bsky.social.
▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/L1_nm0ynr8U
Our marvellous Chair, Vanessa Harding, is on Channel 5's 'The Great Fire with Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman' at 9pm this Thursday.
We're currently working hard on our atlas, 'London on the Eve of the Great Fire' and would really appreciate your support! shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/donate
We're currently working hard on our atlas, 'London on the Eve of the Great Fire' and would really appreciate your support! shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/donate
July 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Our marvellous Chair, Vanessa Harding, is on Channel 5's 'The Great Fire with Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman' at 9pm this Thursday.
We're currently working hard on our atlas, 'London on the Eve of the Great Fire' and would really appreciate your support! shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/donate
We're currently working hard on our atlas, 'London on the Eve of the Great Fire' and would really appreciate your support! shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/donate
We're delighted to announce the publication of our historical map of Bradford — UK City of Culture 2025. This multi-layered map shows the development of an industrial city which was constantly rebuilding. Grab a copy of the map from our online shop: shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/hist...
July 1, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We're delighted to announce the publication of our historical map of Bradford — UK City of Culture 2025. This multi-layered map shows the development of an industrial city which was constantly rebuilding. Grab a copy of the map from our online shop: shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/hist...
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The Coventry atlas has as a map layer the @historictownstrust.bsky.social historical map of Coventry which includes the locations of the city's medieval urban features, some long gone, others still surviving 👇
Explore #Medieval #Coventry online or in-person with this weeks #TrailsTuesday contribution: Medieval Coventry over on the #CoventryAtlas!
www.coventryatlas.org/map/t...
#History
#EnglishHistory #WestMidlands #BritishHistory #CoventryHistory #CulturalHeritage #Heritage
www.coventryatlas.org/map/t...
#History
#EnglishHistory #WestMidlands #BritishHistory #CoventryHistory #CulturalHeritage #Heritage
July 1, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The Coventry atlas has as a map layer the @historictownstrust.bsky.social historical map of Coventry which includes the locations of the city's medieval urban features, some long gone, others still surviving 👇
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Spent the evening at Bradford City Hall for the launch of the @historictownstrust.bsky.social map of Bradford, with a series of fascinating talks in conjunction with the Bradford Literature Festival.
Get your copy of this beautifully crafted map here: www.historictownstrust.uk/maps-nop/an-...
Get your copy of this beautifully crafted map here: www.historictownstrust.uk/maps-nop/an-...
June 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Spent the evening at Bradford City Hall for the launch of the @historictownstrust.bsky.social map of Bradford, with a series of fascinating talks in conjunction with the Bradford Literature Festival.
Get your copy of this beautifully crafted map here: www.historictownstrust.uk/maps-nop/an-...
Get your copy of this beautifully crafted map here: www.historictownstrust.uk/maps-nop/an-...
Come to @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social on 1 July for a fascinating talk on the creation of our Historical Map of Bradford. We'll share incredible stories discovered during our research, blending history, technology and cartography. Grab your tickets now! bradfordlitfest.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
June 23, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Come to @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social on 1 July for a fascinating talk on the creation of our Historical Map of Bradford. We'll share incredible stories discovered during our research, blending history, technology and cartography. Grab your tickets now! bradfordlitfest.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
Please join us @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social next Monday evening (30 June) for the official launch of our Historical Map of Bradford. Talks from: archaeologist Ian Roberts, cartographer Giles Darkes and author Jerry Brotton. Get your tickets now! bradfordlitfest.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
June 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Please join us @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social next Monday evening (30 June) for the official launch of our Historical Map of Bradford. Talks from: archaeologist Ian Roberts, cartographer Giles Darkes and author Jerry Brotton. Get your tickets now! bradfordlitfest.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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Join us for the official launch of the Bradford Map. A beautifully crafted historical map developed by @historictownstrust.bsky.social
📅 - Monday 30 June
🏛️ - City Hall
Book your tickets here: 🔗
www.bradfordlitfest....
#Bradford #BradfordMap #HistoricTownsTrust #BradfordLitFest
📅 - Monday 30 June
🏛️ - City Hall
Book your tickets here: 🔗
www.bradfordlitfest....
#Bradford #BradfordMap #HistoricTownsTrust #BradfordLitFest
June 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Join us for the official launch of the Bradford Map. A beautifully crafted historical map developed by @historictownstrust.bsky.social
📅 - Monday 30 June
🏛️ - City Hall
Book your tickets here: 🔗
www.bradfordlitfest....
#Bradford #BradfordMap #HistoricTownsTrust #BradfordLitFest
📅 - Monday 30 June
🏛️ - City Hall
Book your tickets here: 🔗
www.bradfordlitfest....
#Bradford #BradfordMap #HistoricTownsTrust #BradfordLitFest