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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · 6d

And this is a chattier, longer version: serenatrowbridge.substack.com/p/the-art-of...
#taylorswift #thelifeofashowgirl #elizabethsiddal #preraphaelites #shakespeare

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · 6d

So this is what I have been working on today: an article for The Conversation about Taylor Swift and Elizabeth Siddall: theconversation.com/the-pre-raph...
#taylorswift #thelifeofashowgirl #elizabethsiddal #preraphaelites #shakespeare

The pre-Raphaelite muse who inspired Taylor Swift’s The Fate of Ophelia

Swift’s cover transforms the corpse-like Ophelia into a striking image, with her eyes open and staring, as though a dead woman has come back to life to accuse us.

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · 7d

Thinking about the #preraphaelite poems of #ElizabethSiddal, and #trees, since it's #NationalPoetryDay. Conclusion: trees are good for you; so is #poetry. serenatrowbridge.substack.com/p/elizabeth-...

Elizabeth Siddall's Trees

Some reflections for National Poetry Day

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Birmingham & Midland Institute @bmi1854.bsky.social · 7d

Part of our extensive Poetry collection for National Poetry Day. It's impossible to choose just one poem for everyone, so come along and browse our shelves.

#nationalpoetryday #poems #birmingham

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · 13d

I finally went to see Black Sabbath - The Ballet last weekend; here's what I thought of it #ballet #Birmingham #BlackSabbath
I am totally in love with this publicity image!
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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · 13d

St Michael's and All Angels in Stoke Prior, near Bromsgrove. I love lighted windows at twilight!

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · 14d

A beautiful #Autumn evening in #Worcestershire

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · 14d

I'm glad you approve! It was perfect summer reading and now I'm making my friends read it!

Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · 18d

I'm so glad it was such a positive experience! Lovely to meet you in person.

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Pre-Raphaelite Society @preraphaelitesoc.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks to everyone that came and contributed to the Pre-Raphaelite study day yesterday.

Fascinating day and great to see so much energy, enthusiasm and expertise in the field of Pre-Raphaelite studies.

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · 21d

May Morris is having a moment. But you probably knew that. @preraphaelitesoc.bsky.social #preraphaelitewomen #artsandcrafts
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May Morris is having a moment

Visiting the exhibition in Bournemouth

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · 27d

Reading about reading is always fun, and this history of childhood reading has sent me back to some old favourites. serenatrowbridge.substack.com/p/the-haunte...
#books #bookreview #amreading #childrensbooks

The Haunted Wood: A History of Childhood Reading

Thinking about best-beloved books from childhood

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · Sep 5

Inspired by a debate about Spain’s most significant paintings, this is my Pre-Raphaelite version. Feel free to disagree with me! serenatrowbridge.substack.com/p/the-spirit... @preraphaelitesoc.bsky.social #preraphaelite #art #preraphaelitewomen

'The Spirit of Britain' in Pre-Raphaelite paintings

Please don't take this too seriously.

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · Sep 3

A quick reminder that if you'd like to come to my Pre-Raphaelite symposium on Sept 20th you need to book soon! www.eventbrite.com/e/why-does-p... #preraphaelite #conference @preraphsrule.bsky.social @preraphaelitesoc.bsky.social

Why does Pre-Raphaelitism matter now?

Free event, features new research on Pre-Raphaelitism to consider the future of the field, particularly for doctoral researchers/academics.

www.eventbrite.com

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · Aug 20

Saw #RoseLeslie in #TheConstantWife at the #RSC a few weeks ago - a most entertaining evening! serenatrowbridge.substack.com/p/the-consta... #theatre

The Constant Wife

Drawing-room comedy with a sharp edge

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · Aug 10

Exhibition by Tony Foster on wildness, nature and time - beautiful and thought-provoking serenatrowbridge.substack.com/p/exploring-...

Exploring Time: falling for trees

Tony Foster's work at Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · Aug 7

Calling all Pre-Raph researchers: event Sept 20th in Birmingham to bring together doctoral students & academics, curators & writers to share their research & discuss 'Why does Pre-Raphaelitism matter now?' tinyurl.com/mrxs4cr5
#preraphaelite #art #victorian #literature @preraphaelitesoc.bsky.social

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · Jul 31

Visiting William Morris (or one of his houses, anyway)
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#WilliamMorris @williammorrissocuk.bsky.social

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · Jul 21

Reflecting on birds @penleehousegallery.bsky.social serenatrowbridge.substack.com/p/birds-in-art - painting by Charles W Simpson, #seagull painter extraordinaire! #art #exhibitions #painting #birds #Cornwall

Birds in art

Penlee House Gallery's exhibition is a joy

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · Jul 10

Some #stonecircle #mythology today, reflecting on the #MerryMaidens in #Cornwall - read the legends here: serenatrowbridge.substack.com/.../stories-....

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · Jul 3

Highly recommended - a short review of Glenda Youde's fabulous book! serenatrowbridge.substack.com/p/beyond-oph...
#Preraphaelite #ElizabethSiddal #womenartists #victorian @preraphaelitesoc.bsky.social

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · Jun 30

A follow-up to my previous #Hastings post - Christina Rossetti's poem about Charles Cayley's grave, which we eventually found!
#PreRaphaelite #ChristinaRossetti #poetry
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'One Sea-Side Grave'

Christina Rossetti and Charles Bagot Cayley: quite a sad story.

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · Jun 24

@preraphaelitesoc.bsky.social

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · Jun 24

Super excited to be organising a symposium on 'Why does Pre-Raphaelitism matter now?' Looking for postgrad/postdoc papers on current research
blog.bham.ac.uk/19cc/2025/06...
Or you can just come along and lie around like a Burne-Jones maiden
#preraphaelite #postgraduate #nineteenthcenturystudies

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Prof Serena Trowbridge @serena-t.bsky.social · Jun 23

So proud of my PhD student, @alexxr97.bsky.social , for passing her viva today. It's been a great pleasure to supervise such interesting work.

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