Cathy Hume
@cathyhume.bsky.social
Medievalist, socialist, parent, eater of cake. Dislike dogs, academic promotion announcements, jazz and celery.
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Great new @ippr.org report from @sachahilhorst.bsky.social, making very clear the link between the decline of community spaces and the rise of the radical right. Sacha reimagines the 20th century miners' welfare fund as a model for reviving social infrastructure:
www.ippr.org/articles/pla...
www.ippr.org/articles/pla...
Places to come together: Rebuilding local solidarities against the far right | IPPR
In late July 2024, the seaside town of Southport in Merseyside burst into the national consciousness when it suffered two different, violent events in succ
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July 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Great new @ippr.org report from @sachahilhorst.bsky.social, making very clear the link between the decline of community spaces and the rise of the radical right. Sacha reimagines the 20th century miners' welfare fund as a model for reviving social infrastructure:
www.ippr.org/articles/pla...
www.ippr.org/articles/pla...
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This is a tiny book of hours, use of Metz. It is bound in modern velvet, and features a miniature of the Virgin Mary nursing the baby Jesus - iconography specific to artwork made in Metz (dated between 1375 and 1399) (Ms. Codex 1566)
🔗: bit.ly/4kJdOex
🔗: bit.ly/4kJdOex
July 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
This is a tiny book of hours, use of Metz. It is bound in modern velvet, and features a miniature of the Virgin Mary nursing the baby Jesus - iconography specific to artwork made in Metz (dated between 1375 and 1399) (Ms. Codex 1566)
🔗: bit.ly/4kJdOex
🔗: bit.ly/4kJdOex
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And more decorated/illuminated letters to download and print and print for free, and then colour in. Good for children in the holidays, teachers who want a bit of a quiet time (!!), and adults who want to spend some time thinking only of what colours to use!
www.patricialovett.com/mediaeval-de...
www.patricialovett.com/mediaeval-de...
July 9, 2025 at 7:16 AM
And more decorated/illuminated letters to download and print and print for free, and then colour in. Good for children in the holidays, teachers who want a bit of a quiet time (!!), and adults who want to spend some time thinking only of what colours to use!
www.patricialovett.com/mediaeval-de...
www.patricialovett.com/mediaeval-de...
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Do you like: magic? women? magic women? history? romance? biblical poems with dodgy rhymes? Then please come to @imc-leeds.bsky.social session 837, magical learning in history and literature, Tues at 4.30pm, with @magicnotwitches.bsky.social, Harry Lewis and me,
chaired by @hattiesoper.bsky.social
chaired by @hattiesoper.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Do you like: magic? women? magic women? history? romance? biblical poems with dodgy rhymes? Then please come to @imc-leeds.bsky.social session 837, magical learning in history and literature, Tues at 4.30pm, with @magicnotwitches.bsky.social, Harry Lewis and me,
chaired by @hattiesoper.bsky.social
chaired by @hattiesoper.bsky.social
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Hey kids! First time at the #IMC2025 @imc-leeds.bsky.social?
Here are some of Old Man Kramer's Hot Tips!
#medievalsky
Here are some of Old Man Kramer's Hot Tips!
#medievalsky
July 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Hey kids! First time at the #IMC2025 @imc-leeds.bsky.social?
Here are some of Old Man Kramer's Hot Tips!
#medievalsky
Here are some of Old Man Kramer's Hot Tips!
#medievalsky
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A beautiful illustration from MS Ashmole 150; a Tudor pattern book. Well worth a look at on Digital Bodleian: digital.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/objects/385c...
July 3, 2025 at 9:06 AM
A beautiful illustration from MS Ashmole 150; a Tudor pattern book. Well worth a look at on Digital Bodleian: digital.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/objects/385c...
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Custard is the elixir of life
July 3, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Custard is the elixir of life
Do you like: magic? women? magic women? history? romance? biblical poems with dodgy rhymes? Then please come to @imc-leeds.bsky.social session 837, magical learning in history and literature, Tues at 4.30pm, with @magicnotwitches.bsky.social, Harry Lewis and me,
chaired by @hattiesoper.bsky.social
chaired by @hattiesoper.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Do you like: magic? women? magic women? history? romance? biblical poems with dodgy rhymes? Then please come to @imc-leeds.bsky.social session 837, magical learning in history and literature, Tues at 4.30pm, with @magicnotwitches.bsky.social, Harry Lewis and me,
chaired by @hattiesoper.bsky.social
chaired by @hattiesoper.bsky.social
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1-year temp. medieval lectureship at KCL, covering Alice Rio's teaching, closing date 20 July: my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...
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July 2, 2025 at 1:20 PM
1-year temp. medieval lectureship at KCL, covering Alice Rio's teaching, closing date 20 July: my.corehr.com/pls/coreport...
We're in Bristol 24/7! www.bristol247.com/culture/thea...
Medieval play to be performed for first time in 500 years
Audience members can expect "a unique experience combining feast and drama"
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June 25, 2025 at 1:28 PM
We're in Bristol 24/7! www.bristol247.com/culture/thea...
Satan: What did you say?
Job: er...
Satan: You haven't got your 'Life of Job' tickets? But there are only 10 DAYS UNTIL FRIDAY 27 JUNE!
Job: ... I haven't quite got round to it...
Satan: There's patience and then there's procrastination. Get on it. www.ticketsource.co.uk/winterbourne...
Job: er...
Satan: You haven't got your 'Life of Job' tickets? But there are only 10 DAYS UNTIL FRIDAY 27 JUNE!
Job: ... I haven't quite got round to it...
Satan: There's patience and then there's procrastination. Get on it. www.ticketsource.co.uk/winterbourne...
June 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Satan: What did you say?
Job: er...
Satan: You haven't got your 'Life of Job' tickets? But there are only 10 DAYS UNTIL FRIDAY 27 JUNE!
Job: ... I haven't quite got round to it...
Satan: There's patience and then there's procrastination. Get on it. www.ticketsource.co.uk/winterbourne...
Job: er...
Satan: You haven't got your 'Life of Job' tickets? But there are only 10 DAYS UNTIL FRIDAY 27 JUNE!
Job: ... I haven't quite got round to it...
Satan: There's patience and then there's procrastination. Get on it. www.ticketsource.co.uk/winterbourne...
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Today is Pentecost. This beautiful image is taken from a 15th century 'Honresfield Book of Hours', depicting the Virgin and Apostles sitting beneath a dove.
[MS5204 f. 90v]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Manuscript #Pentecost
[MS5204 f. 90v]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Manuscript #Pentecost
June 8, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Today is Pentecost. This beautiful image is taken from a 15th century 'Honresfield Book of Hours', depicting the Virgin and Apostles sitting beneath a dove.
[MS5204 f. 90v]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Manuscript #Pentecost
[MS5204 f. 90v]
#LambethPalaceLibrary #Manuscript #Pentecost
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I spent yesterday morning the NMS collections at Granton, where Helen Wyld showed us the incredible Fetternear Banner. An extraordinary survival of Scottish Pre-Reformation (c. 1520) linen embroidery - stunning to see it up close.
June 6, 2025 at 5:50 AM
I spent yesterday morning the NMS collections at Granton, where Helen Wyld showed us the incredible Fetternear Banner. An extraordinary survival of Scottish Pre-Reformation (c. 1520) linen embroidery - stunning to see it up close.
The modern première of the ‘Life of Job’ is on 27th June at Winterbourne Medieval Barn. Job suffers torments: property loss, family death, physical disease and a scolding wife. Uniquely in this play, God reprimands Job for how he treats his wife! Tix/ info at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/winterbourne...
June 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
The modern première of the ‘Life of Job’ is on 27th June at Winterbourne Medieval Barn. Job suffers torments: property loss, family death, physical disease and a scolding wife. Uniquely in this play, God reprimands Job for how he treats his wife! Tix/ info at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/winterbourne...
Did you know that in medieval England, short plays often accompanied celebratory feasts? On 27th June at Winterbourne Barn, come and see the 15th-century ‘Life of Job’ for one night only: feasting followed by high drama, music, dance and acrobatics. Tickets at www.ticketsource.co.uk/winterbourne...
May 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Did you know that in medieval England, short plays often accompanied celebratory feasts? On 27th June at Winterbourne Barn, come and see the 15th-century ‘Life of Job’ for one night only: feasting followed by high drama, music, dance and acrobatics. Tickets at www.ticketsource.co.uk/winterbourne...
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Tickets now on sale for a medieval feast performance of ‘The Life of Job’ at the Winterbourne Medieval Barn! This is part of a fascinating project by the CMS' own Dr Cathy Hume!
Tickets are £25 (plus booking fee) and include a meal and a drink. Book today at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/winterbourne...
Tickets are £25 (plus booking fee) and include a meal and a drink. Book today at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/winterbourne...
May 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Tickets now on sale for a medieval feast performance of ‘The Life of Job’ at the Winterbourne Medieval Barn! This is part of a fascinating project by the CMS' own Dr Cathy Hume!
Tickets are £25 (plus booking fee) and include a meal and a drink. Book today at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/winterbourne...
Tickets are £25 (plus booking fee) and include a meal and a drink. Book today at: www.ticketsource.co.uk/winterbourne...
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3D-print your own medieval toy! Thanks to my amazing collaborators Beth Kimber and @noreenmasud.bsky.social
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Buzz Bones - the Original Fidget Spinner
Buzz Bones - the Original Fidget Spinner: For as long as there have been children, there have been toys which make irritating noises.
Originally made from the foot bones of a pig, Buzz Bones make a hu...
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May 28, 2025 at 6:21 AM
3D-print your own medieval toy! Thanks to my amazing collaborators Beth Kimber and @noreenmasud.bsky.social
www.instructables.com/Buzz-Bones-t...
www.instructables.com/Buzz-Bones-t...
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Satire go home, you’re not needed anymore
As part of the red-carpet treatment, Saudi officials arranged for a fully operational mobile McDonald’s unit to accompany President Trump during his stay.
According to local reports, the unit was set up near the Saudi Royal Court.
According to local reports, the unit was set up near the Saudi Royal Court.
May 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Satire go home, you’re not needed anymore
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In 2008 this incredible medieval wallpainting of St George slaying the Dragon was discovered at St Cadoc’s church, Llancarfan, Wales. Likely 15th century, the vivid mural was painstakingly uncovered from under c20 layers of lime wash in 2013.
#WallsonWednesday #medievalwallpainting #StGeorge
#WallsonWednesday #medievalwallpainting #StGeorge
May 14, 2025 at 7:48 AM
In 2008 this incredible medieval wallpainting of St George slaying the Dragon was discovered at St Cadoc’s church, Llancarfan, Wales. Likely 15th century, the vivid mural was painstakingly uncovered from under c20 layers of lime wash in 2013.
#WallsonWednesday #medievalwallpainting #StGeorge
#WallsonWednesday #medievalwallpainting #StGeorge
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Swifts have lost more than half their population in 20 years. A simple £35 brick in new builds could help save them. Labour used to support this: now they’re planning to backtrack. Sign the petition now to show them the public still backs this nature-friendly fix act.38degrees.org.uk/act/swifts-p...
Sign the petition: Save Our Swifts
Swifts have lost more than half their population in 20 years. A simple £35 brick in new builds could help save them. Labour used to support this – now they’re planning to backtrack. Sign the petition ...
act.38degrees.org.uk
May 7, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Swifts have lost more than half their population in 20 years. A simple £35 brick in new builds could help save them. Labour used to support this: now they’re planning to backtrack. Sign the petition now to show them the public still backs this nature-friendly fix act.38degrees.org.uk/act/swifts-p...
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SMART. I did that on my first Kzoo trip 20 years ago. Might have to revert to that practice next year! (If you happen to know anyone driving from OHare on Wednesday who might like someone to chip in for costs in exchange for a seat in the car, please let me know!!)
April 30, 2025 at 8:28 AM
SMART. I did that on my first Kzoo trip 20 years ago. Might have to revert to that practice next year! (If you happen to know anyone driving from OHare on Wednesday who might like someone to chip in for costs in exchange for a seat in the car, please let me know!!)
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Only two days until the conference kicks off! 😮😆We cannot wait to welcome everyone to Bristol!
Be sure to check out the schedule ahead of Thursday! #medievalsky
Be sure to check out the schedule ahead of Thursday! #medievalsky
April 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Only two days until the conference kicks off! 😮😆We cannot wait to welcome everyone to Bristol!
Be sure to check out the schedule ahead of Thursday! #medievalsky
Be sure to check out the schedule ahead of Thursday! #medievalsky
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'The fragment was preserved by accident in the binding of a book in Hereford Cathedral’s library'
Prof @matthewsteggle.bsky.social uncovers new evidence which complicates the idea that William & Anne lived an unhappy marriage in a new piece for @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
Prof @matthewsteggle.bsky.social uncovers new evidence which complicates the idea that William & Anne lived an unhappy marriage in a new piece for @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
Shakespeare did not leave his wife Anne in Stratford, letter fragment suggests
Professor says text shows Hathaway lived with playwright in London, upending the established idea of an unhappy marriage
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April 23, 2025 at 8:44 AM
'The fragment was preserved by accident in the binding of a book in Hereford Cathedral’s library'
Prof @matthewsteggle.bsky.social uncovers new evidence which complicates the idea that William & Anne lived an unhappy marriage in a new piece for @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
Prof @matthewsteggle.bsky.social uncovers new evidence which complicates the idea that William & Anne lived an unhappy marriage in a new piece for @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
Bristol University is threatening redundancies for staff in our Centre for Academic Language and Development, and is going about it in a highly questionable way, with v limited consultation and crazy timescales. Please consider signing this open letter: speakout.web.ucu.org.uk/save-bristol...
Save our staff at University of Bristol's Centre for Academic Language and Development (CALD)
Dear Evelyn Welch (Vice-Chancellor)
cc Judith Squires (Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost)
Staff at University of Bristol have been told that devastating job cuts are planned at the Centre for Academ...
speakout.web.ucu.org.uk
April 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Bristol University is threatening redundancies for staff in our Centre for Academic Language and Development, and is going about it in a highly questionable way, with v limited consultation and crazy timescales. Please consider signing this open letter: speakout.web.ucu.org.uk/save-bristol...
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Now available for pre-order: Medieval Manuscripts in Bristol Collections: A Descriptive Catalogue by @themedievaldrk.bsky.social & Melek Karataş. The latest amazing title in our Bristol Studies in Medieval Cultures series @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social! Get yours: boydellandbrewer.com/978184384747...
Medieval Manuscripts in Bristol Collections - Boydell and Brewer
The first complete descriptive catalogue of the medieval manuscripts in Bristol area collections.Bristol has a rich but unsung body of manuscripts dating fro...
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March 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Now available for pre-order: Medieval Manuscripts in Bristol Collections: A Descriptive Catalogue by @themedievaldrk.bsky.social & Melek Karataş. The latest amazing title in our Bristol Studies in Medieval Cultures series @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social! Get yours: boydellandbrewer.com/978184384747...