Sunday was the final day of the Special Interest Conference at @ox.ac.uk! ⚔️
We heard a wonderful paper from Professor Carla Gardina Pestana on the British Atlantic World in the 1650s, followed by a really interesting insight into war memory and legacy by Dr Imogen Peck. #earlymodern #skystorians
Saturday started with a wonderful paper by @isminipells.bsky.social on war amongst the lower ranks. ⚔️
This was followed by Professor John Morrill with fascinating insight into Oliver Cromwell, and @janeohlmeyer.bsky.social with her incredible work on the Irish Depositions #earlymodern #skystorian
We had two more wonderful papers yesterday! First was @lloydbowen.bsky.social on the establishment of the Cavalier Capital at Oxford, followed by Professor Mark Stoyle’s insight into Prince Rupert’s infamous ‘magic’ poodle! 🐾 @ox.ac.uk #earlymodern #skystorian
We heard a fantastic paper on the Three Kingdoms by Professor Laura Stewart this morning, followed by an insight into the lived realities of war by Dr David Appleby! @ox.ac.uk #earlymodern #skystorian
I am thrilled to be invited to this year’s Special Interest Event at Christ Church College, @ox.ac.uk: Britain Turned Upside Down, Civil War & Republic, 1640-1660!
We started off yesterday with a wonderful paper by @jonathanhealey.bsky.social!
It was a real joy to present my research at the Early Modern British and Irish History seminar yesterday evening! Many thanks to the convenors for inviting me! #skystorian #earlymodern
Thank you very much! ☺️
I’m looking forward to presenting my research into Royalist experiences of siege in Newcastle this Wednesday at the Early Modern British and Irish History Seminar at Trinity Hall! Please do come along! ⚔️🏰 @emodcam.bsky.social @camhistory.bsky.social #skystorians #earlymodern
Early British and Irish History Seminar:
5.15 pm on Wednesday 11 February, Graham Storey Room at Trinity Hall
Jade Jesty (Cambridge) – Royalist Experiences of Siege in Newcastle, 1640-1673
I spent New Year’s Eve exploring Framlingham Castle! 🏰 It was there that Mary was proclaimed Queen of England in 1553, and later the castle was given to Pembroke College, in 1636! @englishheritage.bsky.social #skystorians #earlymodern
I spent last week in the wonderful archives at Gloucestershire Heritage Hub, starting work on my fifth PhD chapter. I’m looking at the experiences of those involved in the Siege of Gloucester (1643)! ⚔️ #skystorians #earlymodern
Many congratulations to my wonderful supervisor, Professor Clare Jackson, on the publication of her latest book. And a fantastic event at Heffers this evening to celebrate! #earlymodern #skystorians
A morning of undergraduate supervisions today. This week’s theme is Early Modern hierarchies - we’ve got some fun ballads to discuss! #skystorians #earlymodern
At @pembroke1347.bsky.social, we recently hosted a Summer Academy for The Elephant Group, a charity which works with high achieving Year 12s to access higher education. We had a great discussion about the breadth of a History degree, and explored 17th Century pamphlets! #skystorians #earlymodern
Having a little break from writing up the fourth chapter of my PhD in Stirling! And it’s absolutely stunning! 🤩
I’m spending a few days in Bristol Archives this week, starting research into the Storming of Bristol (July 1643) and the Siege of Bristol (August 1645) for my next PhD chapter! 🗡️ #skystorians #earlymodern
@pembroke1347.bsky.social is looking beautiful for our annual July Open Days! Prospective undergraduates are welcome to tour around each college, to help them decide where to apply! 🌻
I am delighted to share that I have been awarded a Postgraduate Research Grant and complimentary membership to The Cromwell Association!
The generosity of the panel at @cromwellorg.bsky.social will facilitate future archive trips and my research into siege experiences. #skystorians #earlymodern
The May Ball at @pembroke1347.bsky.social was a gorgeous way to celebrate the end of another academic year! 🌹 #skystorians
I had a wonderful time at KCL’s Early Modern War Narratives conference last Friday! All of the papers were absolutely fascinating! @cemskcl.bsky.social
I am very grateful for the opportunity to present my own research into the non-elite experiences of siege in Newark! ⚔️
#earlymodern #skystorians
🐴Rupert's Released Today⚓️
With fresh insights, new evidence, and incorporating up to date studies, Rupert has sallied forth into bookshops!
"fresh and balanced ... gives us new readings of much of his life"
Professor Nadine Akkerman - Author of 'Spycraft'
📗- t.co/86K1Ux0TYZ
Thank you! I’m sure it will be a fantastic event!
I am thrilled to be presenting my research into the lived experiences of siege at KCL’s CEMS Early Modern War Narratives conference, alongside an array of wonderful speakers! ⚔️ #earlymodern #skystorians
Tickets available below!
@cemskcl.bsky.social
kingsearlymodern.co.uk/events/lamen...
Revision supervisions for our Third Years are now in full swing at Pembroke - this afternoon we are looking at religion and historical practice! #skystorians
It was a delight to deliver Pembroke’s History Subject Masterclass with our visiting Year 12s today! We explored popular print from the 1640s, before comparing Royalist and Parliamentarian petitions! 👑 #skystorians #earlymodern
I am very excited to be stewarding this event at @pembroke1347.bsky.social tomorrow! An unmissable group of historians! ⚔️ #skystorians
Thank you! 😊
Last Saturday was my MA graduation at @pembroke1347.bsky.social! It was so lovely to see everyone from my undergraduate cohort reunited for the ceremony! ✨🎓
It was lovely to meet you too! I had a wonderful time!
Spent today touring the Naseby battlefield with @ox.ac.uk! On 14th June 1645, after a decisive defeat by the Parliamentarians, it was in this field that Prince Rupert rode to protect the King during his retreat! 🐎🗡️ #skystorians #earlymodern