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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · 20h

Time for another #ThrowbackThursday episode of #ROYSCast!

Back in 2023, @sophiewhittle.bsky.social
joined us to discuss Language and Dialect in Early Yorkshire History.

Listen again below: shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...

#Yorkshire #Skystorians #Language #Dialect #Linguistics #History #Medieval

Ep 12 - Language and Dialect in Early Yorkshire History | ROYSCast

Sophie Whittle joins the podcast to talk about her research and work as a linguist looking at historic language and dialects in the region

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · 4d

While you're waiting for the next #ROYS conference, we've been notified of a great opportunity to scratch that #YorkshiresPast itch!

Our friends at #YAHS are hosting a Yorkshire History Conference on 1st November 2025, with tickets priced at £20.

Find more details here: tinyurl.com/mr3n6cca

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · 7d

While we're between #ROYSCast episodes, how about a #ThrowbackThursday episode from the vault?

Back in 2022, Jonny and Sam were joined by @hullhistorynerd.bsky.social to discuss Hull Citadel, as well as Jamie's wider work.

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#Yorkshire #History #Culture #Podcast

Ep 3 - Hull Citadel with Hull History Nerd | ROYSCast

Filmmaker and local historian Jamie Topliss-Yates

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · Sep 3

New #ROYSCast now available!

In this episode, author @alexharvv.bsky.social joins @adamcook.bsky.social and @jfarley.bsky.social to discuss his love of archaeology, recent book 'Forgotten Vikings', and upcoming work 'Little Kingdoms: An A-Z of Early Medieval Britain'

Listen here: bit.ly/4lV4SmQ

Author Alex Harvey sitting atop a cart labelled "Gandalf's Cart"

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · Sep 3

New #ROYSCast now available!

In this episode, author @alexharvv.bsky.social joins @adamcook.bsky.social and @jfarley.bsky.social to discuss his love of archaeology, recent book 'Forgotten Vikings', and upcoming work 'Little Kingdoms: An A-Z of Early Medieval Britain'

Listen here: bit.ly/4lV4SmQ

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · Aug 12

The latest episode of ROYSCast is now available!

Join @jfarley.bsky.social and @adamcook.bsky.social , as they discuss all-things Margery Kempe with medieval mystics expert Dr Marta Cobb.

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Ep 19 - The Book (and life) of Margery Kempe with Dr Marta Cobb | ROYSCast

The history, and narrative, of the life and book of the mystic Margery Kempe.

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · Aug 2

A belated Happy Yorkshire Day to all of our followers (don't trust post scheduling software...)!

We'll be back in the coming months with more details on next year's conference, as well as plenty of brand new #ROYSCast episodes.

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · Jun 7

We had a great time in Scarborough yesterday at the annual ROYS conference.

Huge thanks to all of our wonderful speakers, and to those of you who came to be part of the audience!

We'll be in touch with details for next year as soon as we have them, as well as other exciting ROYS outputs.

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · Jun 5

There's still space available to join us in Scarborough for tomorrow's ROYS 2025 conference! If you're passionate about Yorkshire's past, do come and join us at Scarborough Library from 9.30am-5pm.

View the full programme here: shorturl.at/Lusab

Register: shorturl.at/sGdtB

ROYS Programme 2025

Flipsnack is a digital catalog maker that makes it easy to create, publish and share html5 flipbooks. Upload a PDF or design from scratch flyers, magazines, books and more.

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · Jun 3

Our interactive programme is now live! Flick through here: www.flipsnack.com/5A696A99E8C/...

There's still time to register for this Friday's conference. If you like what you see in the programme, register for FREE here: ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk/register2025/

#Yorkshire #History #Heritage

ROYS Programme 2025

Flipsnack is a digital catalog maker that makes it easy to create, publish and share html5 flipbooks. Upload a PDF or design from scratch flyers, magazines, books and more.

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · Jun 3

Our interactive programme is now live! Flick through here: www.flipsnack.com/5A696A99E8C/...

There's still time to register for this Friday's conference. If you like what you see in the programme, register for FREE here: ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk/register2025/

#Yorkshire #History #Heritage

ROYS Programme 2025

Flipsnack is a digital catalog maker that makes it easy to create, publish and share html5 flipbooks. Upload a PDF or design from scratch flyers, magazines, books and more.

www.flipsnack.com

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · May 31

Under a week to go until ROYS 2025! We can't wait to see you all there!

Interested in Yorkshire's past? Don't want to miss out? Register for free, and join us on Friday 6th June: ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk/register2025/

#Yorkshire #History #Heritage #Medievalsky #EarlyModern #Scarborough

Register for ROYS 2025 – Ridings of Yorkshire Society

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · May 13

Your semi-regular reminder that registration for this year's conference is currently open!

Get your FREE tickets, and browse our programme, at www.ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk/register2025/

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Institute for Medieval Studies Leeds @leedsims.bsky.social · May 27

Podcast featuring former Leeds IMS PhD student Victoria Yuskaitis

Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · May 26

A bank holiday treat for you all - the latest episode of ROYSCast is now available! 🎧🎙️

This time, @jfarley.bsky.social and @adamcook.bsky.social are joined by the brilliant Dr Victoria Yuskaitis to discuss her work on Anchorite cells.

Listen here: shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...

Ep 18 - The Archaeology of Anchorite Cells with Dr Victoria Yuskaitis | ROYSCast

Ongoing archaeological research into the history of and evidence for Anchorite Cells

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · May 26

A bank holiday treat for you all - the latest episode of ROYSCast is now available! 🎧🎙️

This time, @jfarley.bsky.social and @adamcook.bsky.social are joined by the brilliant Dr Victoria Yuskaitis to discuss her work on Anchorite cells.

Listen here: shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...

Ep 18 - The Archaeology of Anchorite Cells with Dr Victoria Yuskaitis | ROYSCast

Ongoing archaeological research into the history of and evidence for Anchorite Cells

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · May 26

A bank holiday treat for you all - the latest episode of ROYSCast is now available! 🎧🎙️

This time, @jfarley.bsky.social and @adamcook.bsky.social are joined by the brilliant Dr Victoria Yuskaitis to discuss her work on Anchorite cells.

Listen here: shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...

Ep 18 - The Archaeology of Anchorite Cells with Dr Victoria Yuskaitis | ROYSCast

Ongoing archaeological research into the history of and evidence for Anchorite Cells

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · May 22

There are just over 2 weeks left until ROYS 2025 takes place in Scarborough!

If Yorkshire History, Heritage, Literature - and more - are your thing then don't miss your chance to join us for a fantastic day of papers.

View our programme, and book your tickets, at: shorturl.at/5YAm3

#Yorkshire

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · May 22

There are just over 2 weeks left until ROYS 2025 takes place in Scarborough!

If Yorkshire History, Heritage, Literature - and more - are your thing then don't miss your chance to join us for a fantastic day of papers.

View our programme, and book your tickets, at: shorturl.at/5YAm3

#Yorkshire

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · May 19

Don't forget to book your tickets! 🎫

Join us on Friday 6th June for a Yorkshire-filled day of talks, all for free. 🏖️

Register and view the programme here: shorturl.at/5YAm3

#Yorkshire #History #HistorianSky #Culture #Scarborough #EnglishLiterature #MedievalSky #20thCenturyHistory #EarlyModern

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · May 19

Don't forget to book your tickets! 🎫

Join us on Friday 6th June for a Yorkshire-filled day of talks, all for free. 🏖️

Register and view the programme here: shorturl.at/5YAm3

#Yorkshire #History #HistorianSky #Culture #Scarborough #EnglishLiterature #MedievalSky #20thCenturyHistory #EarlyModern

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · May 13

Your semi-regular reminder that registration for this year's conference is currently open!

Get your FREE tickets, and browse our programme, at www.ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk/register2025/

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · May 6

In case you missed it, registration for ROYS 2025 is now open!
Join us in Scarborough this June for a fantastic programme of speakers and (hopefully!) summer sunshine!

Get your free tickets here: ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk/register2025/

#Yorkshire #History #Heritage #Scarborough #Literature

Register for ROYS 2025 – Ridings of Yorkshire Society

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · May 6

In case you missed it, registration for ROYS 2025 is now open!
Join us in Scarborough this June for a fantastic programme of speakers and (hopefully!) summer sunshine!

Get your free tickets here: ridingsofyorkshiresociety.co.uk/register2025/

#Yorkshire #History #Heritage #Scarborough #Literature

Register for ROYS 2025 – Ridings of Yorkshire Society

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Dr Jonny Farley @jfarley.bsky.social · May 1

New Episode!!

The latest episode of ROYSCast has dropped, myself and @adamcook.bsky.social talk to Hannah Parkes, a 3rd year PhD student working on Bradford's cultural history and remembrance of the 70s and 80s click the link below to download and listen!
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Ep 17 Bradford and Cultural Memory with Hannah Parkes | ROYSCast

The history of the town and the public engagement work exploring the memories of the 70s and 80s

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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social · Apr 30

🎙️ On this week's ROYSCast Episode, University of Leeds PhD student Hannah Parkes talks all things Bradford and Cultural Memory: shows.acast.com/royscast/epi...

🎟️To hear more from Hannah, and the rest of our speakers, don't forget to register for this year's conference: shorturl.at/83Xir

Ep 17 Bradford and Cultural Memory with Hannah Parkes | ROYSCast

The history of the town and the public engagement work exploring the memories of the 70s and 80s

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