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Susan Wabuda @susanwabuda.bsky.social · 6h

Congratulations to @1642author.bsky.social and to all who have been elected by the @royalhistsoc.org

Tomos Evans @tomos-evans.bsky.social · 6h

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Society elects 248 new Fellows, Associate Fellows, Members and Postgraduate Members - RHS

At its latest meeting on 12 September 2025, the RHS Council elected 73 Fellows, 63 Associate Fellows, 50 Members and 63 Postgraduate Members, a total of 249 people newly associated with the Society, f...

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Mark Turnbull Author @1642author.bsky.social · 3h

Thanks so much, Susan, that's really kind of you. Congratulations to everyone.

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Mark Turnbull Author @1642author.bsky.social · 11h

📅#OTD 1642. London.
Inigo Jones, the king's Surveyor of Works, is asked by Parliament to arrange the paving of Old Palace Yard.
He had avoided being impeached in January over his much earlier demolition of St Gregory's Church.

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Mark Turnbull Author @1642author.bsky.social · 11h

📅#OTD 1642. London.
Inigo Jones, the king's Surveyor of Works, is asked by Parliament to arrange the paving of Old Palace Yard.
He had avoided being impeached in January over his much earlier demolition of St Gregory's Church.

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Serina Hartwell - Author @serinahartwell.bsky.social · 2d

Want a good book? books2read.com/ap/n0A0Mv/Se... A dare that goes wrong, a love triangle & ghosts from the past seeking Bronte - Hidden Open a fantasy world of intrigue #amwritingfantasy #bookplugs #booksaremagic #fantasyreader #fantasylover #Bookreview #RT #booktwt #fantasybookseries

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Judith Arnopp @jarnopp.bsky.social · 2d

'This is not a gentle book. It's not about nuns praying over candles. Life was hard.' 'I loved this story. History brought to life by Judith Arnopp.' - Review

http://mybook.to/sistersofarden

##HistFicThread

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Sharon Bennett Connolly @thehistorybits.bsky.social · 3d

I'll be speaking about some of the most fascinating women of Tudor Lincolnshire on behalf of the Friends of Gainsborough Old Hall.
Location: Gainsborough House (across the road from the Old Hall)
Entry is £4 on the door, including refreshments.
Doors open at 7pm, talk starts at 7.30pm

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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 5d

www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Underground-...

Now due on the 30 Jan 2026, Tec issues but worth the wait my friends!

First of four covering 1801-2050. Uses countless new primary sources. This is different and fresh! Quote by a kind reviewer -' written by an expert researcher and genuine historian.'

Underground Railway 1801-1902

The London Underground, the very essence of a great metropolis, is a story which has fascinated and captivated generations since its first opening in January…

www.pen-and-sword.co.uk

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Mark Turnbull Author @1642author.bsky.social · 3d

The kindle version of 'Charles I's Private Life' is on special offer over at Amazon - just £2.99!
"wonderful new insight into one of England's most tragic monarchs"
"truly brings history to life"
"a graceful read and broken into easily digestible shorter chapters"

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Joy Mutter @joymutter.bsky.social · 3d

NURU AND HIS CROWS is 99p/c on Amazon until 8th Oct. It’s book 1 of The Nuru and His Crows Series of erotic thrillers.
Cara and Elke’s lives spiral out of control after meeting Nuru and his talkative crows. Explicit content.
“An interesting and enjoyable read.”
amzn.to/2UbSubv

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Mark Turnbull Author @1642author.bsky.social · 3d

The kindle version of 'Charles I's Private Life' is on special offer over at Amazon - just £2.99!
"wonderful new insight into one of England's most tragic monarchs"
"truly brings history to life"
"a graceful read and broken into easily digestible shorter chapters"

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D. J. Runnels — author @djrunnels.bsky.social · 4d

“Comedic brilliance.” “Razor sharp jibes.”

It made the Amazon top 150 in humor. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Dead Edna
by D. J. Runnels.
Ghost mystery satire.

You will laugh.
You will gasp.
You will cry.
Sorry; not sorry.

Amazon.com/dp/B0C63RZM9V
#booksky 📚💙
#mystery 📚⚡️
#litfic 🖋️📚

Book cover of Dead Edna by D. J. Runnels showing original artwork of a tube of pink lipstick and a lip print.
Underneath and on the right is a beam of ghostly light with the words: ghostmystery satire suspense.
On the left is an antique door. Artwork by D. J. Runnels based on a photograph taken inside the author’s home.

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Paul Nash | Paul atten Ash @northseanavigator.bsky.social · 7d

Worcester UK friends and fam, come celebrate with me!

Looking forward to this 'homecoming' gig on Thursday 16 October @scripthavenltd.bsky.social

'Searchlight Seasons' book birthday bash!
www.facebook.com/events/10278...

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Mark Turnbull Author @1642author.bsky.social · 7d

The kindle version of 'Charles I's Private Life' is on special offer over at Amazon - just £2.99!
"wonderful new insight into one of England's most tragic monarchs"
"truly brings history to life"
"a graceful read and broken into easily digestible shorter chapters"

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dr. eerie katherine @actualkatherine.bsky.social · 7d

bsky.app/profile/full... it's HUGE (seen in the right-hand pic, here, directly above me)

Full Story Baltimore @fullstorybaltimore.tours · Feb 2

The "Full Story @ the Walters" tour is officially off the ground and running! Only five (5) chances to go on this one before it goes away and the outdoor tours come back...

Book here: fareharbor.com/embeds/book/...

Photo of a tour group standing around a tour guide in a museum. One person is holding a laminated photo of a portrait and smiling.

A tour guide standing in an art museum, looking up at a portrait on the wall, with a full-length portrait of a man on the wall behind them.

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Mark Turnbull Author @1642author.bsky.social · 7d

It's a gorgeous one - the other, in his Garter robes is one of my favourites of him post Restoration.

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Mark Turnbull Author @1642author.bsky.social · 7d

Oh wow! Was one of them this one?

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Mark Turnbull Author @1642author.bsky.social · 7d

The kindle version of 'Charles I's Private Life' is on special offer over at Amazon - just £2.99!
"wonderful new insight into one of England's most tragic monarchs"
"truly brings history to life"
"a graceful read and broken into easily digestible shorter chapters"

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Mark Turnbull Author @1642author.bsky.social · 8d

Oh great, do you still do the tours?

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Mark Turnbull Author @1642author.bsky.social · 8d

📅#OTD 1651. Azores.
Prince Rupert's small fleet has been caught in a raging storm for days.
Maurice attempts in vain to bring his ship alongside. Rupert yells his last orders, but the 'hideous noise' makes it impossible.
Read more: tinyurl.com/93bx4st2

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Mark Turnbull Author @1642author.bsky.social · 8d

📅#OTD 1651. Azores.
Prince Rupert's small fleet has been caught in a raging storm for days.
Maurice attempts in vain to bring his ship alongside. Rupert yells his last orders, but the 'hideous noise' makes it impossible.
Read more: tinyurl.com/93bx4st2

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Mark Turnbull Author @1642author.bsky.social · 9d

📅#OTD 1660 (New Style).
A correspondent writes to Elizabeth of Bohemia on the occasion of her nephew, Henry, Duke of Gloucester's death.
Henry was of a ‘good nature’ and had grown into a prince of great hopes for his understanding and ‘all other virtues, beyond his age’.

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Mark Turnbull Author @1642author.bsky.social · 10d

I really enjoyed recording this podcast with Miranda and Oliver (Webb-Carter, not Cromwell!) The women linked to these two key figures need more air time in their own right.
You can listen by searching 'Aspects of History' podcast on Apple, Spotify etc.

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Mark Turnbull Author @1642author.bsky.social · 11d

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