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Keith Lilley @profkdlilley.bsky.social · 1d

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/

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Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · 4d

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...

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Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · 19d

An excellent use of our maps!

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Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · 19d

A brilliant use of our maps!

Social History Society @socialhistsoc.bsky.social · Jun 12

📣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...

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…

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Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · 24d

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

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Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · 24d

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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Nick Millea @milleanick.bsky.social · 25d

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

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Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · Aug 9

Our marvellous trustee, Helen Fulton, is speaking on Monday!

Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · Aug 7

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

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · Aug 4

🔎 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

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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Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · Jul 14

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

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Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · Jul 1

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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Keith Lilley @profkdlilley.bsky.social · Jul 1

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 👇

Humap: the digital humanities map platform @humap.bsky.social · Jul 1

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

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Shane Ewen @shaneewen.bsky.social · Jun 30

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-...

Sarah Rees Jones launching the Bradford map at the City Hall.

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Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · Jun 23

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/...

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Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · Jun 20

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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Bradford Literature Festival @bradfordlitfest.bsky.social · Jun 19

Join us for the official launch of the Bradford Map. A beautifully crafted historical map developed by @historictownstrust.bsky.social‬
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📅 - Monday 30 June
🏛️ - City Hall

Book your tickets here: 🔗

www.bradfordlitfest....

#Bradford #BradfordMap #HistoricTownsTrust #BradfordLitFest

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Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · Jun 11

Fantastic, thank you.

Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · Jun 10

Please feel free to add us to this list. Thank you! 🙂

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Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · Jun 6

It's wonderful to see our maps being used as the basis for innovative historical research. It's amazing what can be discovered! (with @medimurdermaps.bsky.social ) www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Noblewoman may have ordered brazen murder of priest outside St Paul’s in 1337

Historian mapping medieval murders has evidence notorious stabbing was revenge hit by impenitent ex-lover

www.theguardian.com

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Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · Jun 5

Celebrate the publication of our historical map of Chester at this free virtual event on 16 June at 6pm: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-histori... with talks from @profkdlilley.bsky.social Dr Katherine Wilson and Dr Tom Pickles. Registration is open now!

An Historical Map of the City of Chester Launch Event

Join us to celebrate the publication of An Historical Map of the Chester, created by the University of Chester and the Historic Towns Trust

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · May 23

📢 In association with the University of Chester, we're delighted to announce the publication of our historical map of Chester which charts the city's development from Roman fortress to mercantile centre and cathedral city. Get your copy now! shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/hist...

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Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · Apr 24

It is not.

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Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · Apr 24

📢 We're delighted to announce the publication of our multi-layered historical map of Ipswich, which charts the development of England's (possibly) oldest settlement going all the way back to the 8th century. Get your copy now from the Trust Shop! shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/hist...

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Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · Mar 23

Join us on Tuesday evening to explore the unique topography of one of the UK's smallest cities, Ripon. In another fascinating talk for @balhnews.bsky.social, Mick Stanley will delve into Ripon's fascinating past. Get your ticket here: www.balh.org.uk/https-www-ba...

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Historic Towns Trust @historictownstrust.bsky.social · Feb 15

Discover your North East roots! Join our Chair, Professor Vanessa Harding, and other experts from Northumberland and Durham for this FREE Society of Genealogists TALK on Monday 17 February at 14:00. Book here: tinyurl.com/5drbkx5f