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Yorkist History Trust
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A charitable trust to further education, learning, and research related to the history of late medieval England (and in particular the reign of Richard III) 📚 www.yorkisthistorytrust.org
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · May 22
Hello Bluesky! 🦋 We’re an academic charity that promotes, supports and disseminates work on the history of late #medieval England - follow us for updates on our work, grants and publications! #Skystorians #MedievalSky #RichardIII
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · 18d
We recently published two #blogs on our website: on depictions of #medieval child saints and on YHT scholars at the Harlaxton Medieval Symposium. Saturday mornings are an ideal time to read them, or to browse our other posts and see what the Trust is up to! yorkisthistorytrust.org/the-trust-on/
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Our blog, The Trust On…, features regular updates on the work undertaken by the Trust and on research, discoveries, and publications of interest in fifteenth-century studies. You’ll fin…
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · 20d
Featuring @amyhopkins.bsky.social, @mckeagns.bsky.social, @arodsan95.bsky.social, Lucy Beall Lott, and Jinming Yi!
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · 20d
Last month, the Trust had the privilege of offering scholarships to five PGRs and ECRs to attend the Harlaxton #Medieval Symposium. Each YHT Scholar has shared their thoughts on the experience on our #blog, which you can read here: yorkisthistorytrust.org/2025/09/18/y... #MedievalSky #Skystorians
YHT Scholars at the 2025 Harlaxton Medieval Symposium
The Trust On…YHT Scholars at the 2025 Harlaxton Medieval Symposium PGR/ECR presenters at the 2025 Harlaxton Medieval Symposium, including the five YHT scholars (courtesy of Ana Roda Sanchez) …
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Dr Patrick McDonagh @patrickmcdonagh98.bsky.social · 21d
A great seal depicting a child king enthroned in majesty at the @nlireland.bsky.social. This broken seal is attached to a writ in the name of King Edward, which in this case likely refers to the Yorkist pretender Lambert Simnel who was crowned as Edward VI in Dublin in May 1487.
A great seal depicting a child king enthroned in majesty at the National Library of Ireland. This broken seal is attached to a writ in the name of King Edward, which in this case likely refers to the Yorkist pretender Lambert Simnel who was crowned as Edward VI in Dublin in May 1487.
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · 26d
Just under a week left to submit a proposal for our sessions at @imc-leeds.bsky.social next year and to apply for a bursary! #Skystorians #MedievalSky
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · Sep 2
We're seeking proposals for papers on the long fifteenth century for Trust-sponsored panels at next year's @imc-leeds.bsky.social, as well as offering bursaries of £300 for speakers! Please see here for more info: yorkisthistorytrust.org/2025/09/02/y... @jllaynesmith.bsky.social #MedievalSky
Proposals are sought for 20-minute papers on new research on the period 1399-1525. Topics within the IMC 2026 theme of ‘Temporalities’ are encouraged, but any subject within the relevant time frame is welcome. Bursaries of £300 are available for scholars without institutional funding (at any stage of their career). Please note the IMC’s proposal criteria at www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/proposals/criteria. Please send a 150-200 word abstract and short biography to Dr Joanna Laynesmith at j.l.laynesmith@reading.ac.uk by 18th September 2025 stating whether you wish to apply for a bursary or just to propose a paper.
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · 28d
We recently awarded a research grant to Lucy Beall Lott, a PhD researcher at the University of St Andrews - and now you can read about her fascinating work on #medieval child saints on our blog! 😇 yorkisthistorytrust.org/2025/09/10/c... #Skystorians #MedievalSky
Child Saints and Henry V’s Chantry Chapel
The Trust On…Child Saints and Henry V’s Chantry Chapel Lucy Beall Lott, a PhD researcher at the University of St Andrews, was recently awarded a grant by the Yorkist History Trust to fu…
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · Sep 2
We're seeking proposals for papers on the long fifteenth century for Trust-sponsored panels at next year's @imc-leeds.bsky.social, as well as offering bursaries of £300 for speakers! Please see here for more info: yorkisthistorytrust.org/2025/09/02/y... @jllaynesmith.bsky.social #MedievalSky
Proposals are sought for 20-minute papers on new research on the period 1399-1525. Topics within the IMC 2026 theme of ‘Temporalities’ are encouraged, but any subject within the relevant time frame is welcome. Bursaries of £300 are available for scholars without institutional funding (at any stage of their career). Please note the IMC’s proposal criteria at www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/proposals/criteria. Please send a 150-200 word abstract and short biography to Dr Joanna Laynesmith at j.l.laynesmith@reading.ac.uk by 18th September 2025 stating whether you wish to apply for a bursary or just to propose a paper.
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · Sep 6
We had a wonderful time at the Fifteenth Century Conference at Durham - excellent papers showcasing lots of exciting new work on the later Middle Ages! #Skystorians #MedievalSky #medieval
A photograph of the gatehouse of Durham castle, with a view of the cathedral tower behind - it is night and both are illuminated.
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · Sep 5
Thank you Tig!
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J L Laynesmith @jllaynesmith.bsky.social · Sep 1
Call for Papers on The Long Fifteenth Century at Leeds IMC, 6-9 July 2026
Sponsored by the Yorkist History Trust

£300 bursaries for scholars without institutional funding (at any stage of their career). Application deadline 18 September 2025. For more details, email
[email protected]
Logo of the Yorkist History Trust - a book with the words 'quam meritorium sit libros novos scribere et veteres renovare' across the pages in front of a white rose.
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · Sep 4
The Yorkist History Trust are in Durham for the 2025 Fifteenth Century Conference! If you’d like to find out more about us and the work we do, please come and speak to us! #Skystorians #MedievalSky #medieval
A photograph of the western towers of Durham Cathedral, looking towards them along a cobbled street.
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · Sep 2
We're seeking proposals for papers on the long fifteenth century for Trust-sponsored panels at next year's @imc-leeds.bsky.social, as well as offering bursaries of £300 for speakers! Please see here for more info: yorkisthistorytrust.org/2025/09/02/y... @jllaynesmith.bsky.social #MedievalSky
Proposals are sought for 20-minute papers on new research on the period 1399-1525. Topics within the IMC 2026 theme of ‘Temporalities’ are encouraged, but any subject within the relevant time frame is welcome. Bursaries of £300 are available for scholars without institutional funding (at any stage of their career). Please note the IMC’s proposal criteria at www.imc.leeds.ac.uk/proposals/criteria. Please send a 150-200 word abstract and short biography to Dr Joanna Laynesmith at j.l.laynesmith@reading.ac.uk by 18th September 2025 stating whether you wish to apply for a bursary or just to propose a paper.
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Ana Roda Sánchez @arodsan95.bsky.social · Aug 21
Amazing time at the Harlaxton Medieval Symposium 2025! 😊
Many thanks to the organisers, the committee and the Yorkist History Trust for their support and generous funding! @yorkisthistory.bsky.social
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Amy Hopkins @amyhopkins.bsky.social · Aug 25
The 2025 Harlaxton Medieval Symposium is over, but not an experience I’ll forget. Thank you again to the convenors, and to @yorkisthistory.bsky.social for a scholarship which allowed me to be part of this exceptional occasion.
Presenting my paper ‘Central and Peripheral Patronage of the Archbishop of York 1225-1472’ The 9 PGR/ECRs of Harlaxton Medieval Symposium 2025 The launch of England and France before 1500, the latest Harlaxton publication in honour of Jenny Stratford, edited by Michael A Michael. Madingley Hall, venue for the Harlaxton Medieval Symposium.
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · Aug 9
Last month, we sponsored four sessions at
@imc-leeds.bsky.social , all focusing on the fifteenth century. You can now read an account of the event, written by @jllaynesmith.bsky.social, on our blog: yorkisthistorytrust.org/2025/08/09/t... #Skystorians #MedievalSky
The Yorkist History Trust at Leeds International Medieval Congress 2025
The Trust On…The Yorkist History Trust at Leeds International Medieval Congress 2025 Continuing our Ruby Anniversary celebrations, on Tuesday 8th July the Yorkist History Trust sponsored a da…
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Weiliang Xu @weiliangxu.bsky.social · Jul 11
IMC 2025 @imc-leeds.bsky.social was an excellent experience: great papers, great medievalists, and great performances! I’m hugely grateful to Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social for giving me the opportunity to share my work. Looking forward to coming back to Leeds next year🤩
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Gabriella Williams @gabbymedieval.bsky.social · Jul 11
Joined Bluesky to say how much I enjoyed the past few days at Leeds IMC and to thank the Yorkist History Trust (@yorkisthistory.bsky.social) for letting me give a paper in such a fascinating session. Already looking forward to coming back next year!
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · Jul 8
A brilliant first session at @imc-leeds.bsky.social, with three fascinating and closely related papers on burial, rumour, and lineage in the fifteenth century #Skystorians #MedievalSky
Photograph of Laura Rosenheim, Joanna Laynesmith and Gabriella Williams.
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J L Laynesmith @jllaynesmith.bsky.social · Jul 8
Absorbing papers on devotion and identity in varying contexts here - clearly the font cover at Ufford needs to be visited next time I am in Suffolk. I was intrigued to learn about the Londoners inspired to follow royal patronage fashions and to see how Tudor royal chapels compared with Yorkist ones.
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · Jul 8
Our third session at @imc-leeds.bsky.social took a more religious turn, with three excellent papers on royal patronage of Oxbridge colleges, Tudor chapel choirs, and parish microarchitecture #Skystorians #Medievalsky
Photograph of Weiliang Xu, Anthony Musson, and Virginia Bainbridge.
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J L Laynesmith @jllaynesmith.bsky.social · Jul 8
We were so absorbed in the final @yorkisthistory.bsky.social session for @imc-leeds.bsky.social today that we forgot to get a photo - eye-opening and intriguing papers on some document creation in London and Yorkshire (with @richardasquith.bsky.social and @dralrs.bsky.social)
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · Jul 8
If anyone at @imc-leeds.bsky.social this evening fancies and drink and some good company, please join us this evening in the Woodhouse Suite for a reception to celebrate our fortieth anniversary!
Image of a medieval manuscript showing people drinking wine.
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · Jul 8
Our third session at @imc-leeds.bsky.social took a more religious turn, with three excellent papers on royal patronage of Oxbridge colleges, Tudor chapel choirs, and parish microarchitecture #Skystorians #Medievalsky
Photograph of Weiliang Xu, Anthony Musson, and Virginia Bainbridge.
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · Jul 8
And that concludes our second session of @imc-leeds.bsky.social, with a range of papers thinking about the Wars of the Roses beyond the battlefield! #Skystorians #MedievalSky @gordonmckelvie.bsky.social
Photograph of Tig Lang, Julie Bungey, and Gordon McKelvie.
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · Jul 8
A brilliant first session at @imc-leeds.bsky.social, with three fascinating and closely related papers on burial, rumour, and lineage in the fifteenth century #Skystorians #MedievalSky
Photograph of Laura Rosenheim, Joanna Laynesmith and Gabriella Williams.
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · Jul 8
@jllaynesmith.bsky.social beginning a fascinating paper at @imc-leeds.bsky.social by plugging her excellent essay in the Trust’s latest publication, Loyalty Binds Me 📚 #Skystorians #MedievalSky
Photograph of Dr Joanna Laynesmith presenting a paper, with a slide showing her essay in the volume ‘Loyalty Binds Me’.
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Yorkist History Trust @yorkisthistory.bsky.social · Jul 8
The Yorkist History Trust is at @imc-leeds.bsky.social today! Our first session is just starting, but please join us for a full day of panels on fifteenth-century England! #Skystorians #Medievalsky
Details of Yorkist History Trust sessions at Leeds IMC 2025.
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