Celebrating the life of Eileen Younghusband and the reprint by CandyJar Books of her autobiography, Not an Ordinary Life, at @learncardiff.bsky.social @dysgucdydd.bsky.social this evening.

Celebrating the life of Eileen Younghusband and the reprint of her autobiography, Not an Ordinary Life, at @learncardiff.bsky.social @dysgucdydd.bsky.social this evening.

One of the things I'm most proud of! I founded the Pathway in 2010, designed & inspired by my lived experiences as a mature student, it has progressed over 80 non-traditional students onto degrees @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social - largely thanks to inspiring co-ordinator @webstermedieval.bsky.social ✊️

15 Years! This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Exploring the Past Pathway. The Pathway was the 1st at Cardiff University & paved the way for more. A big thank you to Dr Dave Wyatt & Dr Paul Webster for being Champions for many years. @webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social

Our next Exploring the Past lecture takes place tomorrow. Book your place now! It is free and online. @webstermedieval.bsky.social bit.ly/4hubwQH

Witch Memorials Dr Jan Machielsen and Dr Paul Webster write for the Conversation about how campaigns for national witch memorials are gathering pace. theconversation.com/witch-memori...

Fiery yet soothing autumn colours on the way to work this morning.

Inspired by Adrian Henri's poem 'I want to paint' the words and image here are my own. Offered for #ImageAndVerse (And safe in the knowledge that @hullsaddler.bsky.social will give me a gentle smile and nod of the head).

"A thing of beauty is a joy forever". In this case, inspired by finding one of the maps from a handout I was given as an undergrad in Simon Keynes' Normans class. Such beautiful maps.

Submitted a chapter yesterday on Thomas Becket between God and King. A bit late and a bit long, but enjoyed writing this one. #medievalsky #medieval

We're back briefly to share this with everyone! We hope you enjoy. #hextag #skystorians

Just boosting @webstermedieval.bsky.social 's #medievalsky #earlymodern post on 🎃👻🕸️ Halloween. If you're interested in witchy #hextag stuff, then our article and the blog posts by our @witchmapproject.bsky.social interns are an excellent starting point. 😊

Great to have a piece in The Conversation about the @witchmapproject.bsky.social I was part of with @janmachielsen.bsky.social and our brilliant student interns Abi and Gabriel. #hextag #earlymodern #skystorians theconversation.com/witch-memori...

Event - Remembering Eileen Younghusband 26.11.25 17:00 From joining the WAAF at 18, to working as an interpreter at the liberated Breendonk concentration camp & returning to adult education at 75, Eileen documented her life in her memoir. bit.ly/4hgc4JM #WW2 #Cardiff @webstermedieval.bsky.social

Our next Exploring the Past public lecture is taking place soon. This fascinating and free talk will be online. Title: Caribbean and West African Lives in British Ports Date: 12.11.25 Time: 19:00 bit.ly/4hubwQH @webstermedieval.bsky.social @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social

I do feel for the 22 professional services former colleagues concerned here... @llantwit.bsky.social @ltotelin.bsky.social @jane-henderson.bsky.social nation.cymru/news/univers...

Reading a historian's verdict on a medieval letter in which the author "spoiled a good argument by constant and ingenious over-straining of his case".

I'm planning a trip to the National Portrait Gallery in a fortnight's time. Do you have favourite faces? Please share.

Nice to see a rainbow on the walk home earlier. 🌈

It's been a while but I finally got to attend another Exploring the Past lecture with @learncardiff.bsky.social. Tonight, it was all about Assassins and Templars with Dr Steve Tibble. #history

Our next Exploring the Past lecture takes place tomorrow. Book your place now! It is free and online. @webstermedieval.bsky.social @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social bit.ly/47EbD9s

Fantastic celebration of @gawainsmum.bsky.social festschrift. Lovely to see so many colleagues and students current and past, which speaks to Helen's contribution as a scholar, colleague, and friend. @webstermedieval.bsky.social

Just heard on the radio that research at an Australian university has discovered that one's mind is most capable at around age 60. And just as I am dithering whether to throw myself at trying to get funding for a PhD! Value your age - it turns out you could be sharper than you've ever been before.

Something soothing on the walk home earlier.

Flying visit to one of my happy places. 😊 #happymedievalist

Nice quiet train for the first leg of today's trip, so much coffee fuelled emailing accomplished.

Episode 4 of our Podcast Series hosted by National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement will be launched tomorrow! It explores the strategic & political side of @caerheritage.bsky.social For a taster of what's to come, check out this short 2 minute trailer 👌 on.soundcloud.com/l3tqJA5gI3zy...

Thanks mighty @learncardiff.bsky.social, so proud of this truly co-created podcast, critically exploring 14 years of university/community partnership working. Lots more about it on my LinkedIn account - find me there! @flintdibble.bsky.social @webstermedieval.bsky.social @ltotelin.bsky.social

Our friends in Caer Heritage have launched a podcast. Discover more about the Caer Heritage Project in Caerau & the importance of community engagement & lifelong learning. www.publicengagement.ac.uk/caer-heritag... @sharewyatt.bsky.social @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social @cujournmedcul.bsky.social

Coot club?

Wow, it's quite the apple crop this year, plus a few small pears. This is just what fell from the trees while we were away for a few days.

Parallel lines, shadows and #angles on a bridge over the river. #BlueskyArtShow #AlphabetChallenge #WeekLforLines #infrared #photography #monochrome

Buildwas Abbey today, before heading home. A lovely, peaceful site, where you can listen to the birdsong as you wander round the ruins.

Wroxeter Roman city this morning.

The Eleanor Cross at Geddington. #medieval #medievalsky

Dr Who themed teapots and milk jug in the café at Peterborough Museum.

A stroll around Thetford Priory this afternoon.

Also spotted on our travels

Wymondham Abbey for today's first visit.

Beautiful Wrest Park and gardens

Parish church and #medieval wall paintings next door to Hailes Abbey.

Our festschrift for @gawainsmum.bsky.social is out! Delighted to see this come to fruition for a wonderful friend and colleague. #medieval #medievalsky www.routledge.com/Military-Ord...

Our next Exploring the Past public lecture is taking place soon. This fascinating and free talk will be online. Title: Assassins and Templars Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025 Time: 19:00 Please book your place here bit.ly/47EbD9s @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social @webstermedieval.bsky.social

Undeterred by the rain, the roses continue to bloom. 🌧️ 🌹 🌺 😀

Thank you @medievalfemina.bsky.social and Adrian Jobson for a splendid Thirteenth Century Conference @lincolnmedieval.bsky.social @uolhumanities.bsky.social! Thanks too for giving us the option to attend online, and to @hannah-boston.bsky.social in looking after online attendees!

Wonderful paper by Katie Delaney at the Thirteenth Century Conference this morning. Deep genealogical work and relating this to events in which John, 6th earl of Warenne was involved. Showing his real importance at key moments in reigns of Henry II & Edward I. #medieval #medievalsky

Listening to @medievaljews.bsky.social talking at the Thirteenth Century Conference. Always a treat to hear Dean set out the workings of the Jewish Archa, in Lincoln and beyond. #medieval #medievalsky

Enjoying attending the Thirteenth Century Conference online today. Currently following the first Bjorn Weiler Memorial Lecture,by Daniel Power on Eleanor of Castile's inheritance in Ponthieu and Aumale. #medieval #medievalsky

A Medieval Government at Work: England’s King John www.medievalists.net/2024/09/medi... #KingJohn

Thinking cap on this evening. Am a bit further on than a blank page since this pic was taken, and an idea is coming together.