Dr Mark Purcell
@camlibresearch.bsky.social
Director, Research and Collections, Cambridge University Library and CUL Research Institute; Bye-Fellow, Pembroke College; FSA FRHistS; University Deputy Proctor; The Country House Library (Yale, 2017); private views
Do you know the new Clerk of the Parliaments, @dustshoveller.bsky.social?
Chloe Mawson has been appointed the 66th Clerk of the Parliaments and is the first woman to take up the post.
The Clerk of the Parliaments is head of the House of Lords Administration and Chief Procedural Adviser to the House.
The Clerk of the Parliaments is head of the House of Lords Administration and Chief Procedural Adviser to the House.
November 10, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Do you know the new Clerk of the Parliaments, @dustshoveller.bsky.social?
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The red of these anemones has really cheered me up on this miserable day in Dublin! From Hieronymus Bock's 16th century herbal, hand-coloured by an early reader.
October 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The red of these anemones has really cheered me up on this miserable day in Dublin! From Hieronymus Bock's 16th century herbal, hand-coloured by an early reader.
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🚨We’re hiring a Junior Research Fellow in Economic History (Sept 2026–Aug 2029) at Wadham College, University of Oxford. It’s a genuinely supportive place to work. Happy to answer any questions. Spread the word!
www.wadham.ox.ac.uk/about/the-da...
www.wadham.ox.ac.uk/about/the-da...
The David Richards Junior Research Fellowship in Economic History
Wadham College invites applications for a fixed-term Junior Research Fellowship in Economic History, named the David Richards Fellowship, September 2026 – August 2029.
www.wadham.ox.ac.uk
October 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
🚨We’re hiring a Junior Research Fellow in Economic History (Sept 2026–Aug 2029) at Wadham College, University of Oxford. It’s a genuinely supportive place to work. Happy to answer any questions. Spread the word!
www.wadham.ox.ac.uk/about/the-da...
www.wadham.ox.ac.uk/about/the-da...
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ARCHIVAL FUNDING: Ann Ball Bodley Visiting Fellowship in Women’s History, to use Bodleian Libraries collections to advance scholarship in women’s history, of any geographical area and historical period. Deadline 28th Nov. www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/csb/fellowsh...
Bodleian Visiting Fellowships in Special Collections
www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk
October 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
ARCHIVAL FUNDING: Ann Ball Bodley Visiting Fellowship in Women’s History, to use Bodleian Libraries collections to advance scholarship in women’s history, of any geographical area and historical period. Deadline 28th Nov. www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/csb/fellowsh...
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Time for another ‘elephant done by a medieval artist that had never seen one’ - 12th century, Cambridge, University Library, MS Ii.4.26, f. 7v
November 3, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Time for another ‘elephant done by a medieval artist that had never seen one’ - 12th century, Cambridge, University Library, MS Ii.4.26, f. 7v
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“The Trumpington Cross”
Trumpington bed burial c 650 -710 AD
The burial of a female teenager.
1 of only 5 crosses of this type found in Britain. Excavated in 2011.
Now Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology #Cambridge
#FindsFriday
#medieval #archaeology
Trumpington bed burial c 650 -710 AD
The burial of a female teenager.
1 of only 5 crosses of this type found in Britain. Excavated in 2011.
Now Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology #Cambridge
#FindsFriday
#medieval #archaeology
November 7, 2025 at 8:16 AM
“The Trumpington Cross”
Trumpington bed burial c 650 -710 AD
The burial of a female teenager.
1 of only 5 crosses of this type found in Britain. Excavated in 2011.
Now Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology #Cambridge
#FindsFriday
#medieval #archaeology
Trumpington bed burial c 650 -710 AD
The burial of a female teenager.
1 of only 5 crosses of this type found in Britain. Excavated in 2011.
Now Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology #Cambridge
#FindsFriday
#medieval #archaeology
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Excellent afternoon with second-year History students at @theul.bsky.social today to look at sources for their ‘Women in Cambridge c.1900-1950’ Research Project. @theulspeccoll.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Excellent afternoon with second-year History students at @theul.bsky.social today to look at sources for their ‘Women in Cambridge c.1900-1950’ Research Project. @theulspeccoll.bsky.social
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Je suis à la recherche d'iconographie médiévale de souricières ou tapettes à souris. Je suis certaine d'en avoir déjà vu, et je ne remets pas la main dessus ... une idée @lamusee.bsky.social
Je travaille sur l'entretien du linge, si, si il y a un lien !
Je travaille sur l'entretien du linge, si, si il y a un lien !
November 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Je suis à la recherche d'iconographie médiévale de souricières ou tapettes à souris. Je suis certaine d'en avoir déjà vu, et je ne remets pas la main dessus ... une idée @lamusee.bsky.social
Je travaille sur l'entretien du linge, si, si il y a un lien !
Je travaille sur l'entretien du linge, si, si il y a un lien !
This looks good @dustshoveller.bsky.social
You’ll be ready for this week’s #FridayCocktail. Behold an Orange Gin Martini.
Gin, white vermouth, Cointreau, orange bitters
Ice cold, strict, citric and fruity
Gin, white vermouth, Cointreau, orange bitters
Ice cold, strict, citric and fruity
November 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
This looks good @dustshoveller.bsky.social
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At Beverley railway station, a remarkable survivor from the golden age of the North Eastern Railway still greets travellers, a tiled map set into the wall beside the train shed exit. Made between 1900 and 1910 by Craven Dunnill & Co. of Jackfield in Shropshire, it is
November 3, 2025 at 7:29 AM
At Beverley railway station, a remarkable survivor from the golden age of the North Eastern Railway still greets travellers, a tiled map set into the wall beside the train shed exit. Made between 1900 and 1910 by Craven Dunnill & Co. of Jackfield in Shropshire, it is
The University Type-Writing Office - such a remarkable story.
Clematis flowering by a door at Miss Minnie Pate’s Cambridge University Type-Writing Office, 33 Trinity Street, Cambridge.
‘Yard, until 1923’ (detail), from Minnie Pate’s Scrapbook. MS Add. 7637 @theul.bsky.social
‘Yard, until 1923’ (detail), from Minnie Pate’s Scrapbook. MS Add. 7637 @theul.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The University Type-Writing Office - such a remarkable story.
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The Scott Opler Fellowship in Architectural History for the Period 2026-2028
University of Oxford - Worcester College HR - Research Fellows www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPH476/t... #skystorians 🗃️
University of Oxford - Worcester College HR - Research Fellows www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPH476/t... #skystorians 🗃️
The Scott Opler Fellowship in Architectural History for the Period 2026-2028 at University of Oxford
Discover an exciting academic career path as a The Scott Opler Fellowship in Architectural History for the Period 2026-2028 at jobs.ac.uk. Don't miss out on this job opportunity - apply today!
www.jobs.ac.uk
November 4, 2025 at 6:47 AM
The Scott Opler Fellowship in Architectural History for the Period 2026-2028
University of Oxford - Worcester College HR - Research Fellows www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPH476/t... #skystorians 🗃️
University of Oxford - Worcester College HR - Research Fellows www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPH476/t... #skystorians 🗃️
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📣 Object now to stop the demolition of Clive Lodge, one of the earliest homes in this leafy part of Ealing! 🧵
Object here to planning application Ref: 253085FUL
bit.ly/3Lo8EZH
Object here to planning application Ref: 253085FUL
bit.ly/3Lo8EZH
November 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM
📣 Object now to stop the demolition of Clive Lodge, one of the earliest homes in this leafy part of Ealing! 🧵
Object here to planning application Ref: 253085FUL
bit.ly/3Lo8EZH
Object here to planning application Ref: 253085FUL
bit.ly/3Lo8EZH
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3-year postdoc with CODICUM project for a medievalist placed in Odense, Denmark!
Special focus on Latin, palaeography & Dominican text and book history 📖😍🕵️
tinyurl.com/yrt4x8y3
Special focus on Latin, palaeography & Dominican text and book history 📖😍🕵️
tinyurl.com/yrt4x8y3
3-year postdoc position in medieval studies
3-year postdoc position in medieval studies The Department of Culture and Language invites applications for a 3-year postdoc position in Dominican studies within the CODICUM project. The position is e...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
3-year postdoc with CODICUM project for a medievalist placed in Odense, Denmark!
Special focus on Latin, palaeography & Dominican text and book history 📖😍🕵️
tinyurl.com/yrt4x8y3
Special focus on Latin, palaeography & Dominican text and book history 📖😍🕵️
tinyurl.com/yrt4x8y3
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November 3, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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In partnership with the Heritage Council, the #ChesterBeatty is pleased to offer a 12-month internship in book and paper conservation: ow.ly/LJNb50XlIKo #ConservationInternship #BookandPaperConservation #DublinJobs
November 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
In partnership with the Heritage Council, the #ChesterBeatty is pleased to offer a 12-month internship in book and paper conservation: ow.ly/LJNb50XlIKo #ConservationInternship #BookandPaperConservation #DublinJobs
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This (incomplete) silver penannular brooch with ball terminals and pin head was probably made in Britain or Ireland, but found in Råsta, Sweden.
Compare this with the thistle-type variant in the Scotto-Scandinavian Skaill Hoard of AD 960-80.
My 📷 | Ref. Historiska museet & James Graham-Campbell
Compare this with the thistle-type variant in the Scotto-Scandinavian Skaill Hoard of AD 960-80.
My 📷 | Ref. Historiska museet & James Graham-Campbell
October 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
This (incomplete) silver penannular brooch with ball terminals and pin head was probably made in Britain or Ireland, but found in Råsta, Sweden.
Compare this with the thistle-type variant in the Scotto-Scandinavian Skaill Hoard of AD 960-80.
My 📷 | Ref. Historiska museet & James Graham-Campbell
Compare this with the thistle-type variant in the Scotto-Scandinavian Skaill Hoard of AD 960-80.
My 📷 | Ref. Historiska museet & James Graham-Campbell
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Here November is the time for building up the fire and smithying.
#MedievalCalendar
BL Cotton MS Julius A VI; A calendar, computistical texts and tables; 1st half of the 11th century-2nd half of the 12th century; England SE (?Canterbury); f.8r
#MedievalCalendar
BL Cotton MS Julius A VI; A calendar, computistical texts and tables; 1st half of the 11th century-2nd half of the 12th century; England SE (?Canterbury); f.8r
October 28, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Here November is the time for building up the fire and smithying.
#MedievalCalendar
BL Cotton MS Julius A VI; A calendar, computistical texts and tables; 1st half of the 11th century-2nd half of the 12th century; England SE (?Canterbury); f.8r
#MedievalCalendar
BL Cotton MS Julius A VI; A calendar, computistical texts and tables; 1st half of the 11th century-2nd half of the 12th century; England SE (?Canterbury); f.8r
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@sharpnews.bsky.social is looking for a new Editor-in-Chief!!! Applications are due on November 14th. Get in touch if you have any questions!
Call for Applicants: SHARP News Editor-in-Chief
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October 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
@sharpnews.bsky.social is looking for a new Editor-in-Chief!!! Applications are due on November 14th. Get in touch if you have any questions!
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The Society is pleased to announce the publication of a new e-resource: Benjamin Wardhaugh, 'Ancient Greek Mathematics in print, 1475–1703'. This can be downloaded as a PDF file from bibsoc.org.uk/ancient-gree...
Ancient Greek Mathematics - Bibliographical Society
Ancient Greek Mathematics in print 1475–1703 A bibliography of the editions of works other than those of Euclid BenjaminWardhaugh This bibliography lists early modern editions of Greek mathematical wo...
bibsoc.org.uk
October 27, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The Society is pleased to announce the publication of a new e-resource: Benjamin Wardhaugh, 'Ancient Greek Mathematics in print, 1475–1703'. This can be downloaded as a PDF file from bibsoc.org.uk/ancient-gree...
Not a bad gate, as abbey gates go.
October 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Not a bad gate, as abbey gates go.
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Funding available for 2 PhDs on the Inventing Futures project at Durham Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. One focuses on early modern gendered violence, the other on utopia. It's a fantastic project with a fabulous team behind it! Come and join!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPD428/f...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPD428/f...
Full-Time PhD Studentship - Daphne and her Sisters: Framing Gendered Violence at Durham University
jobs.ac.uk are now advertising a Full-Time PhD Studentship - Daphne and her Sisters: Framing Gendered Violence. Discover exciting PhD opportunities on jobs.ac.uk.
www.jobs.ac.uk
October 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Funding available for 2 PhDs on the Inventing Futures project at Durham Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. One focuses on early modern gendered violence, the other on utopia. It's a fantastic project with a fabulous team behind it! Come and join!
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPD428/f...
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPD428/f...
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The @ies-sas.bsky.social online Winter School in Jan. 2026 includes courses by Michelle Brown (the Medieval Book); Anna Somfai (Medieval Scientific and Philosophical mss); and dream team @manuelmunoz.bsky.social @rozierhistorian.bsky.social and me (History Books). Book👇
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IES: LIPS & LRBS Winter School | 2026
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October 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The @ies-sas.bsky.social online Winter School in Jan. 2026 includes courses by Michelle Brown (the Medieval Book); Anna Somfai (Medieval Scientific and Philosophical mss); and dream team @manuelmunoz.bsky.social @rozierhistorian.bsky.social and me (History Books). Book👇
ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
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Watch this excellent video of the conservation of a letter by Sir Joseph Banks, 1773. NMCT gave a grant to @josephbankssociety.bsky.social to make this possible; Yeaseul Jung was the conservator (and filmmaker).
vimeo.com/1129479950?f...
vimeo.com/1129479950?f...
Conservation of the Sir Joseph Banks letter of 1773
Conservation of letter from Sir Joseph Banks about the 1773 Polar exhibition. The project was funded by the National Manuscripts Conservation Trust (www.nmct.co.uk)…
vimeo.com
October 22, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Watch this excellent video of the conservation of a letter by Sir Joseph Banks, 1773. NMCT gave a grant to @josephbankssociety.bsky.social to make this possible; Yeaseul Jung was the conservator (and filmmaker).
vimeo.com/1129479950?f...
vimeo.com/1129479950?f...