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Richard III Society @richardiiisociety.bsky.social · 17h

Hmmm. The plaque seems rather sure about everything…..

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Scottish History Society @scothistorysociety.bsky.social · 1d

We've joined the blue sky! Just as the skies darken for winter too

Please let your followers know that the Scottish History Society has arrived!

Find out more about memberships, the society, and events at our website: scottishhistorysociety.com

The Scottish History Society

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The Society of Antiquaries of London @antiquaries.bsky.social · 2d

Catch up on our lecture from today, all about medievial uni students from @amwillemsen.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJ0D...

Back in college: Daily life of students at European universities, 1200-1600 by Dr A. Willemsen FSA

YouTube video by SocAntiquaries

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Guildhall Library @guildhalllibrary.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you to everyone who attended our 600th anniversary exhibition launch! We hope to see you again at our upcoming events.

Special thanks to Professor Caroline Barron for her fascinating talk on the original Guildhall Library in 1452.

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J L Laynesmith @jllaynesmith.bsky.social · 3d

And before that Toby Capwell and Dominic Smee shared stories of the making of the documentary on the likely impact of Richard III's scoliosis on his use of armour and ability to fight on horseback.

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J L Laynesmith @jllaynesmith.bsky.social · 3d

Caroline Wilkinson gave a fascinating talk on digital immortality (faces here include John Whetamstede and St Nicholas)

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Richard III Society @richardiiisociety.bsky.social · 5d

To all our members gathered in Leicester for our AGM and Members Day, we hope you are having a wonderful time! Send pictures!

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Richard III Society @richardiiisociety.bsky.social · 6d

White Roses were laid at the tomb of Richard III on 2nd October in celebration of his birth. Image courtesy of Leicester Cathedral.

Photograph of the tomb of Richard III. On a small table at the end of the tomb is a bowl of white roses.

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British History Online @bho.bsky.social · 8d

We're moving our Mastodon account.

As our previous provider is shutting down, we've moved to hcommons.social/@bho

Gi' us a follow!

British History Online (@[email protected])

1 Post, 239 Following, 1 Follower · BHO is a digital library of historic source material and the Victoria County Histories, based at the Institute of Historical Research

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Richard III Society @richardiiisociety.bsky.social · 7d

2 October, 1452 the birth of Richard Plantagenet, later Richard III. His Book of Hours -LPL MS 474- records his birth. 'Hic die natus erat Ricardus Rex Anglie tertius apud Ffoderingay Anno domini mlccclii'

The top of a page of a medieval manuscript. It shows the month of October and in writing different from the scribe who wrote the book, is the mention of Richard's birth.

The sign at Fotheringhay which says King Richard III Youngest Son of Richard Duke of York and Cecily Nevill was born in this castle October 2nd 1452. Richard III Society. For more details please visit www.Richardiii.net

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Richard III Society of Canada @richardiiisocca.bsky.social · 8d

One of October's Labour of the Month was harvesting fruit. This lovely image deserves to be seen in full, especially for the woman shimmying up the tree.

A full page from a medieval manuscript. On either side of the text are tall trees with people visibly picking fruit high up among the leaves. One woman is somehow pulling herself up the straight trunk. The fruit, apples perhaps, appear to be tossed down to the labourers below who are putting them in baskets. One woman has her hand in front of her face. Either she is eating or she has been hit on the nose with some fruit as it came down from the tree.

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Richard III Society @richardiiisociety.bsky.social · 9d

October! In some climates it is time to lay a winter crop.

NLW MS 15537C. f. 10 r. on theleft side of the image an man with a apron full of seed is scattering it in the ground. On the other side is the image of Scopio

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German Historical Institute London @ghilondon.bsky.social · 10d

Call for applications! 📣

The German Historical Institute London is seeking a Research Associate with a particular research interest in medieval history (with a focus on late medieval English history) for a part-time project position to start on 1 February 2026. 🤝
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Richard III Society @richardiiisociety.bsky.social · 11d

While we would love to claim that every boar is Richard III’s, it is also possible that it refers to St. Anthony.

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Richard III Society @richardiiisociety.bsky.social · 12d

Our thanks to Katie Dungate for a very informative talk on William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke and the Yorkists in Wales. The chat was absolutely buzzing the whole time and so many questions after!

Title slide of the talk. On the left is an image from a manuscript of a king enthroned with men around him. On the right, the title says 'He was an Earl, all Wales was his': William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke(c1423 - 1469) and the Yorkists in Wales. Katie Dungate

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Richard III Society @richardiiisociety.bsky.social · 13d

A statement from the Richard III Society about Edgcote Battlefield. richardiii.net/edgcote-batt... #medievalsky

Edgcote Battlefield - Richard III Society

In 1995 Historic England introduced the Register of Historic Battlefields. Eight Wars of the Roses battlefields are included on the Register, including Edgcote fought on 24th July 1469.

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Richard III Society @richardiiisociety.bsky.social · 14d

William Herbert, Earl of Pembroke (c.1423-1469) is one of the forgotten men of the Wars of the Roses. This remarkable & ambitious man will be the subject of a talk this Saturday via Zoom by Katie Dungate for members of the Richard III Society. Due to cancellations, there are still places available.

Photograph of a woman wearing a brownish top. She is smiling at the camera.

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J L Laynesmith @jllaynesmith.bsky.social · 14d

An interesting post to read in conjunction with the article on medicinal plants in late medieval gardens that appeared in The Ricardian (just arriving with @richardiiisociety.bsky.social members).

Herbal History Research Network @herbalhistoryrn.bsky.social · 15d

Our latest blog is up! Read about Lucy Reed's research
@uor-research.bsky.social tracing continuity and change in herbal practices in Britain #herbalism #histmed

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Placing contemporary local herbalism in a historical context

Lucy Reed is a PhD candidate at the University of Reading.This blog explores her research on the effects of written and oral traditions on the British medicinal flora.

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Fiona Chartres @chartresfi.bsky.social · 15d

The 15thC wall paintings at St Peter's, Raunds are wonderful and worth making arrangements to visit.
Here grinning Death confronts Lady Pride, piercing her with a lance and forcing the sins out of her, such an unusual image.
#WednesdayWallPaintings

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Association for Scottish Literature @asls.org.uk · 17d

For one day only, the Blackadder Prayerbook – made for Glasgow’s first archbishop, Robert Blackadder, c. late 1400s – will be on display as part of Glasgow’s 850th birthday celebrations & @natlibscot.bsky.social’s centenary

29 Sept, Glasgow Cathedral. Free
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Glasgow 850: The Blackadder Prayerbook at Glasgow Cathedral | National Library of Scotland

For one day only, the Blackadder Prayerbook, considered 'Glasgow's Book of Kells' returns home to Glasgow Cathedral. Visit it on 29 September.

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Richard III Society @richardiiisociety.bsky.social · 17d

We will be interested to hear what you think. Nathen And Matt have debated this a lot. You can probably find one of the debates online somewhere.

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Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social · 17d

Welcome IHR @tudorstuartseminar.bsky.social! You can find them and our other projects, seminars and people in our starter pack go.bsky.app/2AUxmcA Let me know if we've missed anyone.

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Richard III Society @richardiiisociety.bsky.social · 18d

In 1495 William was convicted of treason as he publicly stated that if Perkin Warbeck was indeed Edward’s IV’s son, he would not take up arms against him. He was a staunch supporter of Tudor. www.warsoftheroses.com/people/sir-w...

Sir William Stanley - Wars of the Roses

Younger brother of Thomas Stanley, Sir William Stanley fought on the Yorkist side of battles of Blore Heath, Towton & Tewkesbury.

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Richard III Society @richardiiisociety.bsky.social · 18d

There are definitely 2 sides to this story. Matt Lewis’s book The Survival of the Princes in the Tower, offers another take.

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Helen @helenpins.bsky.social · 18d

Warbeck’s audacity gets me every time - imagine having the confidence to walk into European royal courts and pretend to be someone you’re not. I do find him annoying though.

I’m going to tie him in more closely to foreign policy this year; he affects a lot of Henry’s diplomacy #historyteacher

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