The "Erasmus & the Freedom of Conscience" Window at Sint Janskerk, Gouda (2015-16 by Marc Mulders). Difficult to interpret. I assumed a Creation theme until I saw the title.

My wonderful and talented niece, Beth, made this for me for Christmas. Photo of the "original" for comparison. It is the east window of Lincoln College Chapel.

This is hysterical.

The complete Bayeux Tapestry has finally been released and proves that Bishop Odo had absolutely nothing to do with the illegal Norman invasion of England.

And here's another review - many thanks to the Revd Dr William Whyte www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

Thank you. www.tom-cox.com

Nice piece in Country Life about Frederick the Great’s palace at Sanssouci in Potsdam. Gorgeous photos by Paul Highnam. Concludes with the slightly bizarre comment that Frederick’s desire to be buried there was “denied in his lifetime”. www.countrylife.co.uk/architecture...

This is required reading. Putin understands that, with few exceptions, billionaires are consumed by desire for ever more money. It did not take much effort to subjugate "peace talks" under the imperative to extract mineral resources & "create shareholder value." Witkoff is a willing accomplice here.

I'm very proud of this book: it has a wonderful array of work by many of my favourite historians, which cumulatively makes the pitch for understanding modern British History through the lens of the urban. Lund Humphries have done a wonderful production job, & it is a big beautiful book. Buy it now!

Shocking that his needs to be said, but here we are. Not helped by a jeering culture in the House of Commons and press when it happens.

NEWS: A bold new vision for the upgrading of Liverpool Street Station by John McAslan + Partners has been unveiled today. Backed by heritage campaigners, it promises to deliver crucial accessibility upgrades without large scale demolition of the listed station. ➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/a-new-v...

This will surely surprise most Americans today, but historians have recently discovered that before Donald Trump, it was actually incredibly rare for a president to demand the public execution of this political opponents and press critics.

St Mary's, Wymeswold, is planning a conference on the work of AWN Pugin on 11 April 2026. They are seeking papers which should be 20 minutes long, aimed at a general audience. To participate please send a 300 word abstract by 15/1/26 to Professor Elizabeth Tingle at [email protected]

I was very sorry to hear just now of the death of James Stevens Curl last week. He was an endearing curmudgeon who called me "dear boy" even when I was in my late 50s. He was a great supporter of voluntary organisations like @ecclsoc.bsky.social and @churchmonuments.bsky.social .

@bjennings90.bsky.social absolutely nails it. (www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...)

Farage: epic grifter

My Instagram debut. Does this mean I'm now an influencer? www.instagram.com/reel/DQL5H-V...

If you have even a slight interest in churches, you should follow Andy Marshall. He is a thoughtful commentator and brilliant photographer.

Expect memories & stories of a lifetime of visiting, enjoying & brooding on church buildings & their significance, & meeting the great Pevsner himself. Followed by wine & mince pies. What's not to like?

I've boycotted Amazon for years, and this illustrates (literally!) why.

The Bayerische Staadtsbibliothek is one of my go-to resources for good quality scans of early modern books. The download arrangement is a bit complicated and I use the auto-translate button. Amused by what looks like a weary "yeah, yeah ... whatever" to confirm I have read the T&Cs.

My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now. Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

We have just joined BlueSky! Since our foundation in 1880, we have reproduced an unrivalled selection of historic maps, plans and views of London. We also publish books and monographs containing original research. See more of what we have to offer at: londontopsoc.org

Celebrating 50 years since the conversion of one of Oxford's most iconic buildings into one of its most beautiful libraries @lincoln.ox.ac.uk (Yours truly also in the slideshow getting very excited showing things from the historic collection.) lincoln.ox.ac.uk/news/lincoln...

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

David Chipperfield Architects transforms Saarinen-designed US Embassy into The Rosewood Chancery: www.dezeen.com/2025/10/09/david-chipperfield-architects-us-embassy-the-rosewood-chancery-london/

The Bishop of Birmingham has written to the Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick about his comments about Handsworth

This is a lie. There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years. But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.

This was a tremendous speech. All our politicians should read it.

Superb

A great man.

Today I have become a pensioner! 😳

So exhausting..

This entire thread is really superb. Not only have trade and colonialism contributed to this, but even in Europe mass migration of entire tribes and what we now think of as nations was common until at least 1000AD.

"Nigel Farage has refused to rule out a link between paracetamol and autism" is the lead item on LBC News. Why? Why? He's not a doctor, he's not an expert, he's not a Minister, he's not the PM, he's not the opposition. Why is his bullshit the most important item on the news? Why?

The autumn equinox is here in the northern hemisphere, meaning that the new season has officially begun. This woodblock print by Hiroshige captures the colours and feeling of autumn beautifully. 🍁 Maple Trees at Mama, Utagawa Hiroshige 1 (1797 - 1858) , 1857. EAX.4362

If you’re on academia dot edu, let me suggest that you strongly consider deleting your account.

In 1973, a decent sherry party could be had for 50p per head.

Looking for a hi res copy of "The Temple Well-purged" from Foxe's Acts & Monuments for publication in a monograph. Grateful for any suggestions for sensibly-priced sources. Doesn't seem to be in BM, V&A or Rijksmuseum. Getty want £375!!!! Wikimedia copy here is a bit too "photocopy".

St Michael's, Baddesley Clinton (Warks) sits in a woodland clearing with no sign of a village to be seen. Your reach it down a path from the NT house. Blocky nave looking like a dolls house. Very plain chancel of 1630s. Late C15 tower.

The world may be going to hell in the proverbial handcart but right now the worst part of all feels like Melvyn Bragg's retirement from In Our time. I can't begin to imagine who could succeed him.

Book now! Annual Conference: The Twentieth-Century Cathedral Saturday, 4th October 2025 St James-the-Less, London SW1V 2PS www.tickettailor.com/events/theec... @c20society.bsky.social

Beautiful snow leopard at Chester Zoo. Proud father of a 2 month old cub (who stayed hidden).

This is a realy powerful piece. How on earth did we get to where we are now?

Characteristically good analysis here by @timothysnyder.bsky.social. On-point insight to the psychology of autocracy below. Helpful for historians as well as political commentators.

Loving this series of "live" tweets of the 1830 French Revolution.

Came across this fascinating piece among my great grandfather's papers; he was a RN Chief Gunner in early C20 & WW1. HMS Excellent was in service 1787-1835 during the French Revolutionary/Napoleonic wars and fought in Nelson’s fleet at the Battle of Cape St Vincent in 1797.

Very grateful to Christopher Howse for his review of @ecclsoc.bsky.social Stained Glass Revivals in today's @telegraphnews.bsky.social. "Learned & beautifully illustrated". Also grateful to all the authors for sharing their expertise. Copies available to buy here: www.ecclsoc.org.uk/news/stained...

This is going to be so good.

There’s a HUGE Elon Musk shaped hole in the Government’s new plans to improve our elections: shady billionaires like Musk can still donate massive amounts of money with no cap: effectively buying our democracy. Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...