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Dr Oliver Doyle @oliverdoyle.bsky.social · Sep 5

I always had better luck near Surrey Docks Farm (everything from a Tiberius denari to a 12th c. spear, but that said I’ve not been for a few years now!

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Musica Antica Rotherhithe @musicaantica.bsky.social · Aug 29

Flyers ready and out for delivery! A Banchieri comedy and some lovely madrigals by Monteverdi, Marenzio and Casualana next month - tickets via our website! #earlymusic #concert #renaissance #se16 #rotherhithe

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Dr Oliver Doyle @oliverdoyle.bsky.social · Aug 26

Hard copy of our book arrived!

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Dr Oliver Doyle @oliverdoyle.bsky.social · Aug 24

My worst bits in a shitstorm so far are William in England (and what Duke travels to a coronation with only two blokes in attendance) and Count Baldwin living in a tent city and presenting a daytime cookery show while agreeing to shelter William even though he never lost control of Normandy

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Dr Oliver Doyle @oliverdoyle.bsky.social · Aug 14

Gorgeous 17th century house going to ruin on the Three Peaks trail today. Original glass in the windows??

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Prof Katherine Schofield 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇪🇺 @katherineschof8.bsky.social · Aug 12

Do not forget Gaza. Do not forget Anas Al-Sharif.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social · Aug 7

The brilliant @lmbd1418.bsky.social has suggested people write to the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper re: my case. If you could spare five minutes, she's created a draft letter which you can use to send to [email protected]. I appreciate everyone's support. ❤️

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Dr Oliver Doyle @oliverdoyle.bsky.social · Aug 6

And it’s live! We read every book published in Italy in 1501 looking for references to music, and this is the first volume on what we found. Thanks to @sheffielduni.bsky.social and @leverhulme.ac.uk, it’s free to read, though you can buy hard copies too www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.116...

Sounding the Bookshelf 1501: Music in a Year of Italian Printed Books

This volume explores how everyday texts in Renaissance Italy engaged with music, sound, and hearing. Of the 358 known editions printed in 1501, only a few contained formal music notation or specialist...

www.openbookpublishers.com

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Musica Secreta @musicasecreta.bsky.social · Jul 30

And it's Week 5 in our crowdfunder! Donations are slowly coming in but we would love it if you would share, share, share! This week's history lesson is on how nuns had fun, with lovely video spots from Kristiina Watt, Victoria Couper, Yvonne Eddy, and Elspeth Piggott. www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fhQ...

Crowdfunder 5: Nuns have fun!

YouTube video by MusicaSecreta

www.youtube.com

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Dr Oliver Doyle @oliverdoyle.bsky.social · Jul 29

Yes avoid like the plague in this case! Lots of people enjoyed it but my partner read the books and wasn’t impressed

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Dr Oliver Doyle @oliverdoyle.bsky.social · Jul 29

We watched it as a friend played Brother Guy, but we thought it was a lesson in how not to tread the line between authenticity and accessibility… the depiction of monastic life really poor on all fronts (the scene with the choir was pretty painful to watch) and the whole thing lacking in atmosphere

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Dr Oliver Doyle @oliverdoyle.bsky.social · Jul 23

“Authentic”

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Dr Oliver Doyle @oliverdoyle.bsky.social · Jul 22

The gentrification of Plumstead begins

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Prof Katherine Schofield 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇪🇺 @katherineschof8.bsky.social · Jul 21

When I pointed out King’s will lose 90% of its AHRC student-led places under the new scheme, I got piled on by the AHRC Chair claiming I was wrong and scaremongering.

It wasn’t quite 90%.

This year King’s students got 27 AHRC student-led scholarships.

Next year they’re giving us 3.

So 89% then.

Margot Finn @eicathomefinn.bsky.social · Jul 21

'The number of student-initiated PhD scholarships funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) is set to fall by 60 per cent when new doctoral training arrangements come into effect next year, new figures show.' 1/3

‘Student-led’ AHRC PhD places ‘to fall by at least 60 per cent’

Internal modelling released under Freedom of Information enquiry reveals extent of PhD scholarship cuts, with academics fearing impact could be greater still

www.timeshighereducation.com

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Dr Oliver Doyle @oliverdoyle.bsky.social · Jul 19

Ridiculous new toy given what I actually need is a new harpsichord, but very grateful to Glenn Braun, who makes instruments that are usually wholly unaffordable accessible - in this case a lira da braccio, one of the go-to instruments for self-accompanied singing in the 15th century!

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Dr Oliver Doyle @oliverdoyle.bsky.social · Jul 19

A gift from my partner’s family in Punjab!

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Dr Oliver Doyle @oliverdoyle.bsky.social · Jul 18

Circe leaves the room when she hears most music, but apparently loves ars nova keyboard intabulations

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Prof Katherine Schofield 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇪🇺 @katherineschof8.bsky.social · Jul 17

The Israeli government and the IDF are, categorically, committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Go ahead: arrest me.

madoc cairns @madoc.bsky.social · Jul 15

Police in Canterbury today informed a protestor that the phrase "Israel is committing genocide in Gaza" could be considered a declaration of support for Palestine Action and therefore a terrorism offence.

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Dr Oliver Doyle @oliverdoyle.bsky.social · Jul 17

The concentration in Southern Germany/Austria/Switzerland/Northern Italy is interesting!

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Dr Oliver Doyle @oliverdoyle.bsky.social · Jul 11

My colleagues say Swiss Transfer is the way to go now - still free, no sign in requirements and a higher filesize limit!

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Irene Wise @irenejuliawise.bsky.social · Jul 10

Prince William made £22.9M last year. But he won’t say how much tax he paid. What is he trying to hide? We fund the monarchy, so the least we deserve is transparency. ✍️ Sign the petition if you agree:

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Patrick Allies @patrickallies.bsky.social · Jul 10

Ripieno Choir, based near Esher, is recruiting a choral scholar for 25-26. Deadline tomorrow!

Looking for Tenor, Baritone or Bass aged 18-30. Sunday night rehearsals and termly concerts. £1200 stipend.

ripienochoir.org.uk/join-us/choral-scholarship/

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Dr Oliver Doyle @oliverdoyle.bsky.social · Jul 8

That might be because I’m writing about Renaissance gender bias

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · Jul 8

Reform has lost 11 councillors and 2 MPs in a matter of months… and when I say ‘lost’ I mean, they’ve quit following rows, impropriety or inability to do their jobs.
So, if Brexit weren’t proof enough, then this barrelling shitshow should confirm forever that they should be nowhere near govt.

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Colin Boyle @colinboyle.bsky.social · Jul 6

Another day, another war crime.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

Israeli strikes kill at least 38 in Gaza as ceasefire talks reach critical point

Benjamin Netanyahu travels to Washington as momentum gathers in negotiations for a US-sponsored deal

www.theguardian.com

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