Jenn Scott
@jennscott1485.bsky.social
Historian, writer, re-enactor. Interested in Scots clothing and sometimes battles from 1450-1750.
https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/the-men-of-warre-the-clothes-weapons-and-accoutrements-of-the-scots-at-war-1460-1600.php
https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/the-men-of-warre-the-clothes-weapons-and-accoutrements-of-the-scots-at-war-1460-1600.php
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Jenn Scott
@jennscott1485.bsky.social
· Aug 5
Any history festivals out there or podcasts? Let's talk.
Speaker availability for 2025/26
I'm available for talks on -
Late medieval and Renaissance clothing in Scotland
Jacobite clothing during the Risings
Get in touch to discuss your event
I'm available for talks on -
Late medieval and Renaissance clothing in Scotland
Jacobite clothing during the Risings
Get in touch to discuss your event
Still got some availability early next year.
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'On the "bitter cold" Christmas Day of 1830, Mary Ann Macham arrived in North Shields, the northern English fishing port that would become her unlikely home; the endpoint of a 4,000-mile journey filled with fear, courage and a superhuman determination to be free.'
From Slavery in Virginia to Freedom in the North East of England
How an enslaved woman fled America and found safety in the North East of England
www.bbc.co.uk
December 23, 2025 at 8:02 AM
'On the "bitter cold" Christmas Day of 1830, Mary Ann Macham arrived in North Shields, the northern English fishing port that would become her unlikely home; the endpoint of a 4,000-mile journey filled with fear, courage and a superhuman determination to be free.'
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You are perhaps envisaging some tubes of wine. In fact a pipe was equivalent to half a tun and was therefore 477.3 litres.. It is therefore safe to assume that Margaret and Edward, who was seven at this point didn't drink all the wine.
December 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
You are perhaps envisaging some tubes of wine. In fact a pipe was equivalent to half a tun and was therefore 477.3 litres.. It is therefore safe to assume that Margaret and Edward, who was seven at this point didn't drink all the wine.
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When Margaret of Anjou fled to the Abbey of Lincluden in 1460 with her son, Edward after the battle of Northampton. Three pipes of white wine were sent to her there (pro iii pipis vini albi missis ad collegium de Lincloudane).
December 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
When Margaret of Anjou fled to the Abbey of Lincluden in 1460 with her son, Edward after the battle of Northampton. Three pipes of white wine were sent to her there (pro iii pipis vini albi missis ad collegium de Lincloudane).
When Margaret of Anjou fled to the Abbey of Lincluden in 1460 with her son, Edward after the battle of Northampton. Three pipes of white wine were sent to her there (pro iii pipis vini albi missis ad collegium de Lincloudane).
December 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
When Margaret of Anjou fled to the Abbey of Lincluden in 1460 with her son, Edward after the battle of Northampton. Three pipes of white wine were sent to her there (pro iii pipis vini albi missis ad collegium de Lincloudane).
On holiday now. Lots of sewing to be done and writing amidst the present wrapping.
December 19, 2025 at 10:28 AM
On holiday now. Lots of sewing to be done and writing amidst the present wrapping.
Last day at work!
December 18, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Last day at work!
This throws my poor efforts at black worked coifs into shade
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A seasonal object. A Woman's coif, made in Britain, c. 1590-1610 Linen embroidered with blackwork, silver-gilt threads, with a design of holly sprigs
December 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This throws my poor efforts at black worked coifs into shade
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A bit of a #throwbackthursday to me dressed as Mrs Martin, wife of the Rector in Long Melford, Suffolk ( and if you have ever been there the reason the Victorian church is called St Catherine's).
@kentwellhall.bsky.social have their Victorian event this weekend sadly Mrs Martin won't be there.
@kentwellhall.bsky.social have their Victorian event this weekend sadly Mrs Martin won't be there.
December 11, 2025 at 9:36 AM
A bit of a #throwbackthursday to me dressed as Mrs Martin, wife of the Rector in Long Melford, Suffolk ( and if you have ever been there the reason the Victorian church is called St Catherine's).
@kentwellhall.bsky.social have their Victorian event this weekend sadly Mrs Martin won't be there.
@kentwellhall.bsky.social have their Victorian event this weekend sadly Mrs Martin won't be there.
Very much enjoying this person's name.
Known of course as wooden box.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard...
Known of course as wooden box.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard...
Richard Pine-Coffin - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 11, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Very much enjoying this person's name.
Known of course as wooden box.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard...
Known of course as wooden box.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard...
This is a massive scandal and it's shocking how little the authorities seem to care.
‘No one seems to care’: scholars decry plight of British Library
Historian Peter Mandler said it was “a sorry state when a major piece of public infrastructure like this is hit so badly and no one in authority even seems to notice, much less care”.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-c...
Historian Peter Mandler said it was “a sorry state when a major piece of public infrastructure like this is hit so badly and no one in authority even seems to notice, much less care”.
www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-c...
‘No one seems to care’: scholars decry plight of British Library - Research Professional News
Humanities researchers suffer amid “agonisingly slow” recovery from 2023 cyberattack, as strikes cause further delays
www.researchprofessionalnews.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
This is a massive scandal and it's shocking how little the authorities seem to care.
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Today.
Tomorrow is the 280th anniversary of Bonnie Prince Charlie reaching Derby.
So this is a good time to revisit my Jacobite books
www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
And for a different view on 45
www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
I contributed a chapter about the Argyll Militia to this.
So this is a good time to revisit my Jacobite books
www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
And for a different view on 45
www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
I contributed a chapter about the Argyll Militia to this.
I Am Minded to Rise | Century of the Soldier 1618-1721 | Helion & Company
I Am Minded to Rise, Century of the Soldier 1618-1721 - just one of the military history books available from Helion & Company.
www.helion.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Today.
theblackwatch.co.uk/job-opportun...
I am.not sure why anyone with the amount of qualifications and experience they require should be expected to work for 24,588 a year?
I am.not sure why anyone with the amount of qualifications and experience they require should be expected to work for 24,588 a year?
Job Opportunities - theblackwatch.co.uk
Join Our Team - Job Opportunities at The Black Watch We have a dynamic and committed team who deliver a world class visitor experience through our Museum, Castle Bistro, Gift Shop and Learning Program...
theblackwatch.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 6:07 PM
theblackwatch.co.uk/job-opportun...
I am.not sure why anyone with the amount of qualifications and experience they require should be expected to work for 24,588 a year?
I am.not sure why anyone with the amount of qualifications and experience they require should be expected to work for 24,588 a year?
Today.
Tomorrow is the 280th anniversary of Bonnie Prince Charlie reaching Derby.
So this is a good time to revisit my Jacobite books
www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
And for a different view on 45
www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
I contributed a chapter about the Argyll Militia to this.
So this is a good time to revisit my Jacobite books
www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
And for a different view on 45
www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
I contributed a chapter about the Argyll Militia to this.
I Am Minded to Rise | Century of the Soldier 1618-1721 | Helion & Company
I Am Minded to Rise, Century of the Soldier 1618-1721 - just one of the military history books available from Helion & Company.
www.helion.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Today.
Tomorrow is the 280th anniversary of Bonnie Prince Charlie reaching Derby.
So this is a good time to revisit my Jacobite books
www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
And for a different view on 45
www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
I contributed a chapter about the Argyll Militia to this.
So this is a good time to revisit my Jacobite books
www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
And for a different view on 45
www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
I contributed a chapter about the Argyll Militia to this.
I Am Minded to Rise | Century of the Soldier 1618-1721 | Helion & Company
I Am Minded to Rise, Century of the Soldier 1618-1721 - just one of the military history books available from Helion & Company.
www.helion.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Tomorrow is the 280th anniversary of Bonnie Prince Charlie reaching Derby.
So this is a good time to revisit my Jacobite books
www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
And for a different view on 45
www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
I contributed a chapter about the Argyll Militia to this.
So this is a good time to revisit my Jacobite books
www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
And for a different view on 45
www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
I contributed a chapter about the Argyll Militia to this.
Last night I went to a lovely concert of medieval carols. However I was in the most uncomfortable seating and absolutely freezing.
I don't think I will be returning to the pianodrome+ just have seats. They work and at least warn people there is no heating
I don't think I will be returning to the pianodrome+ just have seats. They work and at least warn people there is no heating
December 5, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Last night I went to a lovely concert of medieval carols. However I was in the most uncomfortable seating and absolutely freezing.
I don't think I will be returning to the pianodrome+ just have seats. They work and at least warn people there is no heating
I don't think I will be returning to the pianodrome+ just have seats. They work and at least warn people there is no heating
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Are you interested in Scottish battlefields?
Have you thought about joining the Scottish Battlefields Trust?
Also makes an excellent present
www.scottishbattlefields.org
Have you thought about joining the Scottish Battlefields Trust?
Also makes an excellent present
www.scottishbattlefields.org
November 28, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Are you interested in Scottish battlefields?
Have you thought about joining the Scottish Battlefields Trust?
Also makes an excellent present
www.scottishbattlefields.org
Have you thought about joining the Scottish Battlefields Trust?
Also makes an excellent present
www.scottishbattlefields.org
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The Society currently invites applications for its David Berry Fellowship in the History of Scotland and the Scottish People.
The Fellowship, for up to £2500, supports research by historians of Scotland at any career stage: bit.ly/4ns6LJj
Closing date: Friday 6 March 2026 #Skystorians
The Fellowship, for up to £2500, supports research by historians of Scotland at any career stage: bit.ly/4ns6LJj
Closing date: Friday 6 March 2026 #Skystorians
David Berry Fellowship in the History of Scotland and the Scottish People - RHS
Launched in 2023, the David Berry Fellowship provides an annual award of up to £2,500 to undertake research on the history of Scotland and the Scottish people worldwide. Applications for the 2026 Fell...
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December 3, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The Society currently invites applications for its David Berry Fellowship in the History of Scotland and the Scottish People.
The Fellowship, for up to £2500, supports research by historians of Scotland at any career stage: bit.ly/4ns6LJj
Closing date: Friday 6 March 2026 #Skystorians
The Fellowship, for up to £2500, supports research by historians of Scotland at any career stage: bit.ly/4ns6LJj
Closing date: Friday 6 March 2026 #Skystorians
As far as I am concerned this is the best decoration in our house.
December 3, 2025 at 3:41 PM
As far as I am concerned this is the best decoration in our house.
Since I was actually trying to update spreadsheets I have discovered my new favourite saint St John the Wonder working Unmercenary
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrus_a...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrus_a...
Cyrus and John - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Since I was actually trying to update spreadsheets I have discovered my new favourite saint St John the Wonder working Unmercenary
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrus_a...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrus_a...
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Pleased to see my article on the Battle of Harlaw in Battlefield today.
November 29, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Pleased to see my article on the Battle of Harlaw in Battlefield today.
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This deed of King Richard III from January 1485 came to us on deposit earlier this year. It's granting Sir James Tyrell (yes, that one!) the Lieutenancy of Guines Castle in the Marches of Calais. This meant he didn't take part in the Battle of Bosworth. #EYAMedieval
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December 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This deed of King Richard III from January 1485 came to us on deposit earlier this year. It's granting Sir James Tyrell (yes, that one!) the Lieutenancy of Guines Castle in the Marches of Calais. This meant he didn't take part in the Battle of Bosworth. #EYAMedieval
@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
@exploreyourarchive.bsky.social
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This St Andrew's Day, it is worth noting that it's also the anniversary of the Battle of Culblean (1335). This lesser-known battle of the Scottish civil war/Second Scottish War of Independence was arguably pivotal. See more about it below... #medievalsky #ScottishHistory #StAndrewsDay
Battle on St Andrew’s Day: Culblean and the Scottish Wars of Independence - Bylines Scotland
Dr Iain MacInnes delves into the battle of Culblaen, a major turning point in the lesser-studied Second Scottish War of Independence.
bylines.scot
November 30, 2025 at 11:49 AM
This St Andrew's Day, it is worth noting that it's also the anniversary of the Battle of Culblean (1335). This lesser-known battle of the Scottish civil war/Second Scottish War of Independence was arguably pivotal. See more about it below... #medievalsky #ScottishHistory #StAndrewsDay
Pleased to see my article on the Battle of Harlaw in Battlefield today.
November 29, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Pleased to see my article on the Battle of Harlaw in Battlefield today.
Are you interested in Scottish battlefields?
Have you thought about joining the Scottish Battlefields Trust?
Also makes an excellent present
www.scottishbattlefields.org
Have you thought about joining the Scottish Battlefields Trust?
Also makes an excellent present
www.scottishbattlefields.org
November 28, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Are you interested in Scottish battlefields?
Have you thought about joining the Scottish Battlefields Trust?
Also makes an excellent present
www.scottishbattlefields.org
Have you thought about joining the Scottish Battlefields Trust?
Also makes an excellent present
www.scottishbattlefields.org
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My friend, Kiri is walking 500 miles for this excellent cause.
www.justgiving.com/page/kiri-wa...
www.justgiving.com/page/kiri-wa...
Kiri's 500 miles fundraiser for SUDC UK
Help Kiri Walden raise money to support SUDC UK
www.justgiving.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:41 AM
My friend, Kiri is walking 500 miles for this excellent cause.
www.justgiving.com/page/kiri-wa...
www.justgiving.com/page/kiri-wa...