Jennifer
@bibliojenni.bsky.social
Librarian at Hereford Cathedral. Librarian cliche & loving it. Expect books, tea, crafts & cats. All views my own, in case it needs to be said.
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Jennifer
@bibliojenni.bsky.social
· Jul 30
Here, have a smiley carrot to brighten your life. (This is my mom's picture, not mine.) #TinyJoys
Thoroughly enjoying my Christmas present, which includes surprise references to places I know. (Just read about Tewkesbury Abbey & All Saints Hereford on the same page!) As an English major, I learned most of my history via poetry so this is a dream book for me. Thanks, @cathamclarke.bsky.social!
December 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Thoroughly enjoying my Christmas present, which includes surprise references to places I know. (Just read about Tewkesbury Abbey & All Saints Hereford on the same page!) As an English major, I learned most of my history via poetry so this is a dream book for me. Thanks, @cathamclarke.bsky.social!
Tall people kept pushing in front of me at a gig at the Roundhouse in Camden. Fine, but annoying, so I shook my fist at one of them. Afterwards my (now) husband told me it was Kate Nash.
Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction
December 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Tall people kept pushing in front of me at a gig at the Roundhouse in Camden. Fine, but annoying, so I shook my fist at one of them. Afterwards my (now) husband told me it was Kate Nash.
Dreamy. 1930s is my favourite era for fancy dresses.
An icicle in dress form, it is a glittering column of sequin covered tulle in opal iridescence and silver leaves. It consists of three layers of tulle which form a foamy hem. Evening dress, #1930s @chertseymuseum.bsky.social #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
December 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Dreamy. 1930s is my favourite era for fancy dresses.
Full marks to Gloucester Cathedral, who offered me my own sticker for doing the Chris trail.
December 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Full marks to Gloucester Cathedral, who offered me my own sticker for doing the Chris trail.
Wishing you all a beautiful Twixtmas. Winter can be a challenging time; I hope you all find many joyous moments in spite of any grief or loneliness that may be weighing you down.
December 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Wishing you all a beautiful Twixtmas. Winter can be a challenging time; I hope you all find many joyous moments in spite of any grief or loneliness that may be weighing you down.
I often forget I contributed to this. It was a long time ago and really not my finest writing. However, it was a great project led by Jacqueline Barlow and quite relevant to today's BlueSky conversations: thatsnotonline.tumblr.com/archive
That's Not Online!: Archive
Library collections, archives and other information that aren't accessible online, and how to find them. Use the links at top right to ask a question or submit a post. Contact: jacquelinekbarlow [at]...
thatsnotonline.tumblr.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I often forget I contributed to this. It was a long time ago and really not my finest writing. However, it was a great project led by Jacqueline Barlow and quite relevant to today's BlueSky conversations: thatsnotonline.tumblr.com/archive
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When we say "no, everything hasn't been digitized," I need you to understand that we really mean is that virtually nothing has been digitized. This is because the realm of primary sources that historians use is incomprehensibly large.
Seems like it's worth posting this one again.
Why Do Historians Still Have To Go To Archives?
Why do historians go to archives? Hasn’t everything already been digitized?
contingentmagazine.org
December 22, 2025 at 1:40 AM
When we say "no, everything hasn't been digitized," I need you to understand that we really mean is that virtually nothing has been digitized. This is because the realm of primary sources that historians use is incomprehensibly large.
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And in sermon mode: 'The eye of the Lord upon mee, makes midnight noone, and S. Lucies day S. Barnabies; It makes Capricorne Cancer, and the Winters the Summers Solstice . . . and turnes the jealousie of the sad soule into infallibility.' (Sermon on Ps. 32.8)
Since she enjoys her long night's festival,
Let me prepare towards her, and let me call
This hour her vigil, and her eve, since this
Both the year's, and the day's deep midnight is.
---John Donne, A Nocturnal upon St. Lucy's Day
Let me prepare towards her, and let me call
This hour her vigil, and her eve, since this
Both the year's, and the day's deep midnight is.
---John Donne, A Nocturnal upon St. Lucy's Day
December 19, 2025 at 10:13 AM
And in sermon mode: 'The eye of the Lord upon mee, makes midnight noone, and S. Lucies day S. Barnabies; It makes Capricorne Cancer, and the Winters the Summers Solstice . . . and turnes the jealousie of the sad soule into infallibility.' (Sermon on Ps. 32.8)
Straw poll: if you saw an exhibition poster, would you expect a website on it?
December 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Straw poll: if you saw an exhibition poster, would you expect a website on it?
A very Erasmus kind of day: 15 gorgeous Erasmus texts out for a reader, plus the news. Such a weird coincidence!
December 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
A very Erasmus kind of day: 15 gorgeous Erasmus texts out for a reader, plus the news. Such a weird coincidence!
My favorite Christmas ornament is out! Bought at a Christmas Market in Hannover sometime in the 2010s, it's currently on a vintage tablecloth embroidered by my mum.
December 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
My favorite Christmas ornament is out! Bought at a Christmas Market in Hannover sometime in the 2010s, it's currently on a vintage tablecloth embroidered by my mum.
Very much looking forward to 5 pm today. An intense day.
December 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Very much looking forward to 5 pm today. An intense day.
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Interested in connections between #history & #CreativeWriting / #poetry? @ihr.bsky.social is seeking a Creative Practitioner in Residence for 2026. £1000 monthly stipend, opportunities for collaboration & developing projects. Happy to have a chat! Please share:
www.history.ac.uk/fellowships-...
www.history.ac.uk/fellowships-...
Creative Practitioner in Residence
The Institute of Historical Research hosts a Creative Practitioner in Residence who is interested in working collaboratively with historians.
www.history.ac.uk
December 12, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Interested in connections between #history & #CreativeWriting / #poetry? @ihr.bsky.social is seeking a Creative Practitioner in Residence for 2026. £1000 monthly stipend, opportunities for collaboration & developing projects. Happy to have a chat! Please share:
www.history.ac.uk/fellowships-...
www.history.ac.uk/fellowships-...
Today I'm working from home, but the library assistant has just told me two researchers who've never met before are having a chat about medieval poetry.❤️This is the best part of the job, the ability to foster learning and community.
December 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Today I'm working from home, but the library assistant has just told me two researchers who've never met before are having a chat about medieval poetry.❤️This is the best part of the job, the ability to foster learning and community.
Writing up minutes is the worst, isn't it? This was a particularly traumatic meeting for me as well. May require a whole pint of tea for this.
December 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Writing up minutes is the worst, isn't it? This was a particularly traumatic meeting for me as well. May require a whole pint of tea for this.
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TODAY! A free online #webinar from @englishassociation.bsky.social at 4.45pm. Calling all #English #teachers! Come and join us to talk about close reading and what we can do with a #poem...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adventures...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adventures...
Adventures in Close Reading Poetry with A History of England in 25 Poems
This webinar explores new ways into poetry analysis and ‘unseen poetry’
www.eventbrite.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 12:27 PM
TODAY! A free online #webinar from @englishassociation.bsky.social at 4.45pm. Calling all #English #teachers! Come and join us to talk about close reading and what we can do with a #poem...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adventures...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adventures...
When your 6 year old puts her new sparkly hairclip in for you, you leave it in.
December 9, 2025 at 9:56 AM
When your 6 year old puts her new sparkly hairclip in for you, you leave it in.
Panda is very clear I should not be working right now.
December 8, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Panda is very clear I should not be working right now.
Saw Wicked: For Good earlier today and I am still an emotional wreck.
December 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Saw Wicked: For Good earlier today and I am still an emotional wreck.
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There is a paid tier, too, & I'm happy to take your money. But it's not charity! Oh no.
For $3 a month, you can get an bonus post each month examining some bit of historical cartography. Like this (free!) article about the Hereford Map.
Every month! Can you imagine?
www.patreon.com/posts/131987...
For $3 a month, you can get an bonus post each month examining some bit of historical cartography. Like this (free!) article about the Hereford Map.
Every month! Can you imagine?
www.patreon.com/posts/131987...
Hereford, Thereford, Everywhereford: An Introduction to the Hereford Map (Part I) | Surprised Eel Maps
Get more from Surprised Eel Maps on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
There is a paid tier, too, & I'm happy to take your money. But it's not charity! Oh no.
For $3 a month, you can get an bonus post each month examining some bit of historical cartography. Like this (free!) article about the Hereford Map.
Every month! Can you imagine?
www.patreon.com/posts/131987...
For $3 a month, you can get an bonus post each month examining some bit of historical cartography. Like this (free!) article about the Hereford Map.
Every month! Can you imagine?
www.patreon.com/posts/131987...
Today a volunteer made me a cup of tea, but put it in a colleague's mug. I drink it to be polite (after surreptitiously asking colleague's permission) but it felt so very wrong.
November 25, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Today a volunteer made me a cup of tea, but put it in a colleague's mug. I drink it to be polite (after surreptitiously asking colleague's permission) but it felt so very wrong.
About to try to change a windshield wiper arm. Wish me luck...will I regret this?!
November 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
About to try to change a windshield wiper arm. Wish me luck...will I regret this?!
Lunchtime would be better without a recycling bin. Eating in the kitchen because it is currently the only building space I can be in without fingerless gloves and a scarf.
November 21, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Lunchtime would be better without a recycling bin. Eating in the kitchen because it is currently the only building space I can be in without fingerless gloves and a scarf.
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Don't miss Dr. Lee's talk "The Porous Womb: Hildegard’s Understanding of the Female Body Giving New Life and Salvation" on 20 Nov, 11 AM EST/16:00 UTC, with the Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine. Sign up here: www.chstm.org/group/mediev... [4/4] #medievalsky #histmed
https://www.chstm.org/group/medieval-european-medical-manuscripts]
November 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Don't miss Dr. Lee's talk "The Porous Womb: Hildegard’s Understanding of the Female Body Giving New Life and Salvation" on 20 Nov, 11 AM EST/16:00 UTC, with the Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine. Sign up here: www.chstm.org/group/mediev... [4/4] #medievalsky #histmed