Katherine CM Cross
@kcross.bsky.social
Historian of the Early Middle Ages based in York.
As the linked article explains, the subsequent commission of a statue of St Helena was rejected. Are there any public statues of women in York? I can’t think of any. (I think Margaret Clitherow is only represented within St Wilfrid’s?)
December 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM
As the linked article explains, the subsequent commission of a statue of St Helena was rejected. Are there any public statues of women in York? I can’t think of any. (I think Margaret Clitherow is only represented within St Wilfrid’s?)
This is a great idea for presentations! Love the research that has gone into these!
November 27, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This is a great idea for presentations! Love the research that has gone into these!
I’d love to know what it’s like to read it the first time in the other order… but I never will
November 23, 2025 at 10:52 AM
I’d love to know what it’s like to read it the first time in the other order… but I never will
Very sad to miss it!
November 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Very sad to miss it!
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November 19, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Also, I have downloaded this huge book, to read one day link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Oh wait, this rings a bell… I have had this exact conversation before! Will keep searching!
November 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Oh wait, this rings a bell… I have had this exact conversation before! Will keep searching!
Viking Age tampons! Tell me more?
November 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Viking Age tampons! Tell me more?
I had the same feeling last time I went to Oxford. But also looked at the shiny new humanities building and just felt so relieved that at least someone is investing in this.
November 13, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I had the same feeling last time I went to Oxford. But also looked at the shiny new humanities building and just felt so relieved that at least someone is investing in this.