@benedictjephcote.bsky.social @benedictjephcote.bsky.social Local historian with specialisms in medieval Bassetlaw history and Clumber Park
Chair of the Retford and District Historical and Archaeological Society
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Dr Anne E Bailey @anneebailey1.bsky.social Oxford medievalist, pilgrimage enthusiast and researcher.
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Posting about saints, relics, shrines, & pilgrims!
Dominic @domoffinland.bsky.social trans fag 📍Chicago
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Mauve and Yellow Army @tobw.bsky.social I’m Paul Evans and I’ve been posting stories on Cardiff City on Mauve and Yellow Army for 17 years. There are match reports on the first team, news on age group sides, the women’s team and frequent quizzes, plus coverage of the Wales team at all levels.
cbnewham @parishchurches.org FSA. Author. Photographer. IT specialist.
Church architecture & contents.
If you want to know what churches are open during the day then get my Keyholder for Parish Churches app (Android and Apple).
Bio:
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Bob Marshall @bobmarshall.co.uk Architectural illustrator / 3D reconstruction artist. Edinburgh, Scotland. #Blender3D Pro. https://bobmarshall.co.uk
Cardiff Civic Society @cardiffcivicsoc.bsky.social Ymgyrchu dros adeiladau a mannau gwyrdd | Campaigning for Cardiff's buildings and green spaces. https://t.co/AhIWUifiyy
Christian Cooijmans @ccooijmans.bsky.social Viking Historian | Research Fellow @uio.no | Assoc. Researcher @livunihss.bsky.social | vikings in continental Europe | medieval(ism) | histor(iograph)y
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Dr. Emma Cavell @drecavell.bsky.social All things Anglo-Norman, medieval women, didactic literature and hagiography
MA École normale supérieure
Phd from UCL
Sam Wilson @samwilson.bsky.social Posting about Church & State
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Laura Ashe @lauraashe.bsky.social Oxford academic. Medievalist. European. Lover of cats. 3am atheist. Easily amused; loud laugh. Never knowingly underdressed. Newish book Chaucer's Ethical Philosophy (OUP, 2025)
Gareth Roberts @garicgymro.bsky.social Welsh linguist in Philadelphia. I grow languages in the lab. Opinions my own. He.
Ieithydd o Gymro yn Philadelphia. Tyfaf ieithoedd yn y lab. Barnau fy hun. Fo.
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John Jenkins @armentarius.bsky.social Medieval historian working on cathedrals, pilgrimage, Thomas Becket, Yorkshire etc. Director, Centre for Pilgrimage Studies, University of York
Kate North @curatorkate.bsky.social Heritage & conservation professional & enthusiast, usually found exploring old places 😃
Curator of Properties for English Heritage, & freelance heritage consultant.
Studying p/t for PhD in lime finishes.
Dr Jo Kershaw @mthrjo.bsky.social Priest, mediaevalist, geek, Scot. All views personal. She/ her
Y Wenhwyseg @wenhwyseg.bsky.social Yn astudio a wilia yn Wenhwyseg. Studying and speaking Gwentian - the South-Eastern form of Welsh.
Dr Tim Meek @limefinishes.bsky.social 
Kevin Wilbraham @kpw1453.bsky.social Passionate about archives, archaeology and the medieval past.
Dr Shaun McGuinness @shaunmcguinness.bsky.social PhD Hanes Cymru
Fellow of the Royal Historical Society
'Bangor Episcopal Acta, 1092-1306' published by The Canterbury & York Society:
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Prifysgol Bangor University
Dr Caroline Bourne @carolinebourne.bsky.social Researcher of early medieval regional identities, especially Gower.
Joseph Rezek @rezekjoe.bsky.social English Prof and Director of American Studies at Boston University. Gay dad and husband. 2024-2025 NEH fellow for “The Racialization of Print,” forthcoming from OIEAHC & UNC Press. https://www.josephrezek.com/
Steve @portaspeciosa.bsky.social Church crawler with a penchant for cathedrals and medieval wall paintings.
Maddy Gray @heritagepilgrim.bsky.social Historian, heritage adviser, pilgrim. Also posting on @churchmonuments.bsky.social
Pete Davies @pete-davies.bsky.social Guinnarcho-syndicalist/
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Dominik Waßenhoven @domwass.bsky.social Historian (Early Medieval) ❧ Bishops ❧ Church History ❧ Female Power ❧ Historiography ❧ England ❧ Scandinavia ❧ ‘Germany’ ❧ University of Cologne ❧ @fobim.bsky.social ❧ @digitrip.bsky.social ❧ Header: Bamberg Msc.Lit.53, fol.2v ❧ opinions my own ❧ he/him
Chris Riedel @medievalhistory.bsky.social Teaching medieval & ancient history at a SLAC in Michigan. Researches nostalgia. Lots of nerdy things. A greyhound named Malibu. Still misses old Twitter. he/him 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Piers Haslam 🌺 @phghaslam.bsky.social PhD student @camhistory.bsky.social | Queer and gender historian | Researching confirmed bachelorhood in England 1880–1960 | they/she
Dai Davies of GenealCymru @genealcymru.bsky.social 🏴 🏳️🌈 Welsh Genealogist. Anthropologist. They/Them. Autistic with depression.
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Louvain Rees ⚰️ @hellohistoria.bsky.social Award-winning Historian & Genealogist ✍️🏻
Death, Wales and Psychiatry 💀
Glamorgan County Lunatic Asylum 🧠
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Beat Kümin @beatkumin.bsky.social Early modernist interested in parish communities, local memory and food / drink history; occasionally successful footie teams and eclectic period pop. Homepage: go.warwick.ac.uk/beatkumin
Dr John Davies @jed1848.bsky.social FRHistS. Independent scholar.Eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Archivist.
Currently researching the life of Charles Francis Greville (1749-1809).
Matthew Sweet @drmatthewsweet.bsky.social Writer, broadcaster, Barbara Cartland fan
Ros Atkins @rosatkins.bsky.social BBC News Analysis Editor, The Media Show, 'The Art of Explanation', 'Communicating...' podcast, squash enthusiast, DJ. Agent:
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Borthwick Institute for Archives @uoyborthwick.bsky.social The Borthwick Institute for Archives at the University of York, UK, for records of the archdiocese, local parishes, businesses, hospitals etc. borthwick-institute@york.ac.uk
South Wales Record Society @swalesrecordsoc.bsky.social Publishing sources for the history of south Wales
Glamorgan Archives Archifau Morgannwg @glamarchives.bsky.social Darganfod y Gorffennol / Discovering the Past
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National Trust Archaeology @nattrustarch.bsky.social Sharing information about archaeology at National Trust places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Mythical Britain @mythicalbritain.bsky.social Michael Smith. Author, printmaker, translator & illustrator of medieval romances. Whimsy, art. Published by Wilton Square Books. PhD research University of York. Follows the Blackburn Rovers. All photos mine unless on shared posts www.mythicalbritain.co.uk
Prof Ben Pohl @benpohl.bsky.social Professor of Medieval History, University of Bristol 📚 w/ Oxford Univ Press, Cambridge Univ Press, Boydell & Brewer, Schnell & Steiner, ARC Humanities Press; now writing ‘The Medieval Library: Using and Abusing Books in the Middle Ages’ for Reaktion Books
Helene von Bismarck @helenebismarck.bsky.social Historian and Writer, Anglophile and European. Dr. Phil. FRHistS. Senior Associate Fellow, RUSI.
All views strictly my own.
Author FANTASTIC KINGDOM John Murray 2026. www.helenevonbismarck.com
News Eye @newseye.bsky.social A career spent in government affairs & media. Now an interested eye on the news. Not always balanced; there aren’t two sides to fascism.
Now on TikTok 👉 https://www.tiktok.com/@news_eye?_t=ZN-8zwNc7WZeII&_r=1
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Ecclesiastical History Society @eccleshistsoc.bsky.social Official BlueSky account of the Ecclesiastical History Society. Fostering interest in all things #churchhistory.
Caitlin Ellis @medivalist.bsky.social Medievalist - Vikings, Normans, Britain, Ireland, the North Atlantic and beyond. Reception & Medievalism.
Associate Professor, University of Oslo
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Rory Naismith @rorynaismith.bsky.social Early medievalist, etc., at the University of Cambridge.
Alice Taylor @ajt55.bsky.social 
Clare M. Dowding @claredowding.bsky.social Welshwoman in London. University administrator. Independent researcher (medieval anchorites). Anglican Reader (lay minister). Warden of Readers Diocese of Southwark.
The Urban History Group @urbanhistorygroup.bsky.social https://urbanhistorygroup.wordpress.com/ We organise biennial conferences and occasional talks to promote the study of Urban History in the UK. Established in 1966 and now working with the Pre-Modern Towns Group on our conference in September 2025
Vernacular Architecture Group @varchgroup.bsky.social The Vernacular Architecture Group was formed in 1952 to further the study of traditional buildings, originally those of the British Isles. Today the VAG also reflects a growing interest in buildings from other parts of the world. https://www.vag.org.uk
Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social Investigative journalist. Ex-Guardian/Observer. Now co-founder brand new all-women journalist collective, www.thenerve.news. Tech justice stuff: www.the-citizens.com. Personal newsletter: www.broligarchy.substack.com
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Ridings of Yorkshire Society @roysociety.bsky.social Exploring Yorkshire's past since 2021.
ROYS 2026 will take place at York Explore Library, Friday 19th and Saturday 20th June.
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Welsh Place-Name Society @placenames.bsky.social Cymdeithas Enwau Lleoedd Cymru — Welsh Place-Name Society
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Le Moyen Âge. Revue d'Histoire et de Philologie @lemoyenage.bsky.social Revue franco-belge d'histoire et de philologie publiée depuis 1888. | Édité par Cairn.info @cairninfo.bsky.social | Gestion du compte par Nicolas Ruffini-Ronzani (UNamur / Archives de l'État) @nruffini.bsky.social
Matt Bennett @matt1066.bsky.social Historian: medieval warfare and literature. PhD. FSA. FRHS. Rejoin EU.
Croesfrid @croesfrid.bsky.social Rhedwr. Celf. Barddoniaeth. P bass. Dyn o nunlle. Mae 'na saith llafariad
Emyr Wyn Jones @emyr-wyn.bsky.social 🏴Cymro oddi cartref/Welshman away from home. Gwylio adar/Bird lover. Tynnu lluniau/photographer. Cerddoriaeth/Music. Meddyg wedi ymddeol/Retired physician. Taid i naw/Grandfather to nine.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. UK.- N Nicholas Karn @nicholaskarn.bsky.social Student of law, customs, charters and castles.
Richard Martin @mimosacymru.bsky.social Producer, Welsh Politics commentary, Welsh Politics Pod/Hiraeth/Yr Hen Iaith 🏆 Pods. Nerth gwlad ei gwybodaeth.
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Stephen Williams @stephenwi11iams.bsky.social Bristol Liberal, councillor, former MP and Minister. Interested in politics, art & heritage, LGBT & equalities, Wales and Europe.
Mochyn 🏴🏳️🌈 @mochyn.bsky.social Welsh medievalist. Dafydd ap Gruffudd apologist. Julian of Norwich obsessive. Boar of Babylon. Castle botherer. Map drawer. Annibyniaeth. Gamer. Horror fan.
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Gwnewch y pethau bychain.
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Guy Halsall @realhistoryguy.bsky.social Recovering academic historian. Late antiquity/early middle ages. History purist/puritan. Brexile living in the Veneto. #ActuallyAutistic
Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social Britain's best-selling news and current affairs magazine with a unique mix of jokes and investigative journalism.
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Rebecca Griffiths @yorym-flo.bsky.social Archaeologist, Finds Liaison Officer (FLO) at York Museums Trust.
All thoughts & opinions are my own.
Nicolas Ruffini-Ronzani @nruffini.bsky.social Chercheur aux Archives de l'État et à l'Université de Namur | Gestionnaire de l'Agenda des médiévistes | Secrétaire de rédaction pour la revue "Le Moyen Âge".
David Llewellyn @drdaillewellyn.bsky.social A virtual cornucopia of things - Toreth rhith o bethau bychain
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Drummer - Drymiwr
Own views - Barnau personol
RPs/likes≠endorsement
Cwmtyleri: Caerdydd: Cymru 🏴
Sara McDougall @sarannmcd.bsky.social Medieval gender, crime, & history prof. at John Jay College & CUNY Graduate Center, writing about a survivor in c.1470 France for PrincetonUPress, 2023-4 Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers, New York Public Library, bylines Slate etc. 
Prof. Louise J. Wilkinson @medievalfemina.bsky.social Professor of Medieval Studies, Lincoln, formerly at Canterbury. Passionate about medieval women, queenship, the thirteenth century, English medieval government, medieval aristocratic life styles, medieval records, and Magna Carta. Views my own.
Thomas Lecaque @tlecaque.bsky.social Scholar of religious violence and apocalypticism from the Crusades to contemporary America, living and teaching on occupied Baxoje, Meskwaki and Sauk land. Joyful swearbear. Amateur cook. He/him.
The Church Mouse @thechurchmouse.bsky.social Author of Beard Theology. Be kind, I’m only little. Interested in people, culture, faith and history. Blog at www.churchmousepublishing.co.uk. Beard stuff at www.beardtheology.com.
Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social Believe in yourself! Work hard, never give up & anything's possible! OR: Kick back, relax & aim low: You'll never be disappointed...😜
Marc Morris @marcmorris.bsky.social Medieval historian. 'If it works for Marc Morris, it works for me.' (Scarlett Johansson)
Robin Fleming @robin-f.bsky.social Historian of Roman and early medieval Britain @ Boston College. Writes history from archaeology/material culture. Recently finished a book on Roman dogs. Distracting myself from thinking about the US political Hellscape by thinking about 5th c Britain.
Kenneth F. Duggan 🇨🇦 @kfduggan.bsky.social Professor | Historian of law, living standards, & social control in Western Europe, c.900-1300 | Dog lover | Pasta addict.
Background picture is of Nanaimo.
Portrait is from the Luttrell Psalter.
Ruth Karras @rmkarras.bsky.social Lecky Professor of History, Trinity College Dublin. She/her. Medievalist, grandparent, knitter, immigrant. Arsenal. 🐕
History and Heritage Yorkshire @handhyorkshire.bsky.social Independent researcher/writer in the history, heritage and culture sectors. Former Editor, History and Heritage Yorkshire Magazine, Bylines Network. Passionate about community and inclusivity Hate racism. Servant to a Patterdale.
Llinos Mair @wenfro.bsky.social Dylunydd/Awdur Cyfres Wenfro • Ymarferydd Creadigol • Gwneud fy ngorau glas i gadw’r byd yn wyrdd #Cymraeg 💚 http://wenfro.cymru http://instagram.com/_wenfro_/
Nick Evans @nicholasevans.bsky.social Senior Lecturer in Diaspora History at the University of Hull.
Owen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social Socialist, antifascist, writer in various places, geriatric millennial, GQ's 9th Worst Dressed Man in 2016. He/him. YouTube channel http://bit.ly/33iARb3 🏳️🌈
Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social BBC Russia Editor, Moscow
John Crace @mrjohncrace.bsky.social Political sketch-writer for the Guardian. Author. Latest book out now 'Taking the Lead: A Dog at Number 10'.
Julie Barrau @julieb534.bsky.social Cross-Channel medieval historian
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Prof Katherine Schofield 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇪🇺 @katherineschof8.bsky.social Historian: Mughal & colonial India and Hindustani music, FRAS FRHistS. Head of Music @ KCL. Musicians at risk 🇦🇫 Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly (work in progress). Whippet owner. Immigrant. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/katherine-butler-schofield
Northern History @northernhistory.bsky.social Academic journal that publishes work on the history of the seven historic Northern counties of England. 
Charles West @pseudo-isidore.bsky.social Edinburgh, dragged along by a spaniel 🐕
Latest book: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/europe-in-the-eleventh-century-9780198860235?cc=gb&lang=en&
Univ. website: https://edwebprofiles.ed.ac.uk/profile/charles-west
Matt Houlbrook @tricksterprince.bsky.social History, Britain, culture, cities, selfhood, sexuality, gender, #20s30s.
Now - The Institute: The untold story of Pelmanism and its followers
Just out - Songs of Seven Dials: An intimate history of 1920s and 1930s London (MUP)
He / him
Adam Chapman @adamchapman.bsky.social Medieval historian interested in Wales, Somerset exile, inept cricketer, General Editor of the longest-running and largest local history project yet devised, the Victoria County History of England. Probably drinking tea.
Victoria County History @vch-home.bsky.social Begun in 1899, the Victoria County History is an encyclopaedic record of England’s places & people.
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Ben Aaronovitch @benaaronovitch.bsky.social Author of the Rivers of London Series
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