Dr Laura Sangha
@lsangha.bsky.social
Associate Prof at Exeter Uni | English history 1480-1700 | CI: Material Culture in English Wills | reformation | angels & ghosts | she/her | brown-ish | 1st gen
Wills Project: https://sites.exeter.ac.uk/materialcultureofwills/
Blog: manyheadedmonster.com
Wills Project: https://sites.exeter.ac.uk/materialcultureofwills/
Blog: manyheadedmonster.com
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Chris Hoban - Rings On My Fingers (one )
YouTube video by Will Pollard
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📜WILLS ON THE RADIO!📜
The brilliant Chris Hoban was on local radio talking about the wills project and playing some songs!
This one is perhaps my favourite: based on the will of London widow Alice Walter, proved September 1665. TNA PROB 11/317/428.
#EarlyModern 🗃️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXwB...
The brilliant Chris Hoban was on local radio talking about the wills project and playing some songs!
This one is perhaps my favourite: based on the will of London widow Alice Walter, proved September 1665. TNA PROB 11/317/428.
#EarlyModern 🗃️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXwB...
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When you don't know who to leave your money to, you can always make the Virgin Mary your heir!
#earlymodern
#earlymodern
November 11, 2025 at 8:16 AM
When you don't know who to leave your money to, you can always make the Virgin Mary your heir!
#earlymodern
#earlymodern
shout out to the silliest cat
November 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
shout out to the silliest cat
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Very valuable thread on the impact of UKHE cuts and what we stand to lose through them.
I worked closely with the case study cited and wrote the Environment Template for that UoA.
We have all of us been in scope for redundancy since January. Where does that leave such important research?
I worked closely with the case study cited and wrote the Environment Template for that UoA.
We have all of us been in scope for redundancy since January. Where does that leave such important research?
What's lost when we lose staff, departments, programmes and faculties in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and what's that got to do with organ donation?
Amid the looming losses faced by Cardiff, Edinburgh, Lancaster, Leicester and Nottingham (among many others), here's a worked example. 1/8
Amid the looming losses faced by Cardiff, Edinburgh, Lancaster, Leicester and Nottingham (among many others), here's a worked example. 1/8
The organ donation ‘opt-out’ has been a fatal failure | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Very valuable thread on the impact of UKHE cuts and what we stand to lose through them.
I worked closely with the case study cited and wrote the Environment Template for that UoA.
We have all of us been in scope for redundancy since January. Where does that leave such important research?
I worked closely with the case study cited and wrote the Environment Template for that UoA.
We have all of us been in scope for redundancy since January. Where does that leave such important research?
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Martock is a really interesting place - and the church especially so), we touch on some of that interest in our Somerset volume 4 (available @bho.bsky.social).
The vault and chest tomb reflect a period of concentrated prosperity for the village/townlet very obvious in its streetscape. [cont.]
The vault and chest tomb reflect a period of concentrated prosperity for the village/townlet very obvious in its streetscape. [cont.]
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Martock is a really interesting place - and the church especially so), we touch on some of that interest in our Somerset volume 4 (available @bho.bsky.social).
The vault and chest tomb reflect a period of concentrated prosperity for the village/townlet very obvious in its streetscape. [cont.]
The vault and chest tomb reflect a period of concentrated prosperity for the village/townlet very obvious in its streetscape. [cont.]
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Events next week include:
Criticality in Academic Writing
Introduction to EndNote
Understanding/using feedback
Business School Library Research Drop-ins
GenAI under the microscope
AI & Ethics
Statistical Analysis
Skills Drop-Ins & Library Research Cafés
See more & book: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibEvent
Criticality in Academic Writing
Introduction to EndNote
Understanding/using feedback
Business School Library Research Drop-ins
GenAI under the microscope
AI & Ethics
Statistical Analysis
Skills Drop-Ins & Library Research Cafés
See more & book: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibEvent
November 7, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Events next week include:
Criticality in Academic Writing
Introduction to EndNote
Understanding/using feedback
Business School Library Research Drop-ins
GenAI under the microscope
AI & Ethics
Statistical Analysis
Skills Drop-Ins & Library Research Cafés
See more & book: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibEvent
Criticality in Academic Writing
Introduction to EndNote
Understanding/using feedback
Business School Library Research Drop-ins
GenAI under the microscope
AI & Ethics
Statistical Analysis
Skills Drop-Ins & Library Research Cafés
See more & book: bit.ly/ExeterUniLibEvent
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Great news! This is out: Opening the black box of EEBO academic.oup.com/dsh/advance-...
Opening the black box of EEBO
Abstract. Digital archives that cover extended historical periods can create a misleading impression of comprehensiveness while in truth providing access t
academic.oup.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Great news! This is out: Opening the black box of EEBO academic.oup.com/dsh/advance-...
Very much looking forward to Kate Gibson's paper on Wednesday - DM me if you would like the Teams link.
#EarlyModern 🗃️👇
#EarlyModern 🗃️👇
We are delighted to welcome Dr Kate Gibson (Manchester) on Wednesday 12 November, 3.30-5pm in Forum Seminar Room 10 and on Teams for the following CEMS seminar:
'Fostering and Adoption in Eighteenth-Century Britain'.
Full description attached. Please join us! @lsangha.bsky.social
'Fostering and Adoption in Eighteenth-Century Britain'.
Full description attached. Please join us! @lsangha.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Very much looking forward to Kate Gibson's paper on Wednesday - DM me if you would like the Teams link.
#EarlyModern 🗃️👇
#EarlyModern 🗃️👇
updating my lecture on popular protest and the weapons of the weak
November 10, 2025 at 8:27 AM
updating my lecture on popular protest and the weapons of the weak
coast path day, i am alive again
November 8, 2025 at 8:09 PM
coast path day, i am alive again
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Wes Streeting's comments on the racism experienced by health workers reminds me of the research by colleagues here at Manchester on the crucial role that immigrants have played since the inception of the NHS.
doi.org/10.1258/jrsm...
doi.org/10.1258/jrsm...
November 7, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Wes Streeting's comments on the racism experienced by health workers reminds me of the research by colleagues here at Manchester on the crucial role that immigrants have played since the inception of the NHS.
doi.org/10.1258/jrsm...
doi.org/10.1258/jrsm...
how _is_ the epic rebuild next door going i hear you ask? Well, it's month 11 and yes, the gaffer is still going strong! 🏚️🏚️🏚️
November 6, 2025 at 2:50 PM
how _is_ the epic rebuild next door going i hear you ask? Well, it's month 11 and yes, the gaffer is still going strong! 🏚️🏚️🏚️
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The National Archives' contribution to #wdpd2025 www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/blogs/digita...
Celebrating digital records
Explore this blog to learn about The National Archive's digital preservation work and how you can preserve records that matter to you.
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
November 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The National Archives' contribution to #wdpd2025 www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/blogs/digita...
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This is the first recording of any of Chris Hoban's wills inspired music!
For lucky people in Devon, Chris will be performing ALL the wills songs at Topsham Folk Club on 18 January, with support from Miranda Sykes.
Grab your ticket now 👇
#Exeter #Devon 🗃️ #Events
wegottickets.com/event/680386
For lucky people in Devon, Chris will be performing ALL the wills songs at Topsham Folk Club on 18 January, with support from Miranda Sykes.
Grab your ticket now 👇
#Exeter #Devon 🗃️ #Events
wegottickets.com/event/680386
Chris Hoban
A master songwriter -- inventive and inspiring Show of Hands favourite - has crafted a unique evening with classical and folk musicians, retelling in song the moving, joyful and absorbing stories of ...
wegottickets.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:39 AM
This is the first recording of any of Chris Hoban's wills inspired music!
For lucky people in Devon, Chris will be performing ALL the wills songs at Topsham Folk Club on 18 January, with support from Miranda Sykes.
Grab your ticket now 👇
#Exeter #Devon 🗃️ #Events
wegottickets.com/event/680386
For lucky people in Devon, Chris will be performing ALL the wills songs at Topsham Folk Club on 18 January, with support from Miranda Sykes.
Grab your ticket now 👇
#Exeter #Devon 🗃️ #Events
wegottickets.com/event/680386
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Alice Walter's will might be familiar if you read our project blog, as it was our Will of the Month in October 2024.
Read @emilymayvine.bsky.social's post, and see a transcription of the whole will here:
#EarlyModern 🗃️
sites.exeter.ac.uk/materialcult...
Read @emilymayvine.bsky.social's post, and see a transcription of the whole will here:
#EarlyModern 🗃️
sites.exeter.ac.uk/materialcult...
Will of the Month: Alice Walter and Her ‘Deaths Head’ Ring
The end of October and the beginning of November marks ‘Allhallowtide’ – the time of the year when Western Christians, including in early modern England, have traditionally turned their thoughts to th...
sites.exeter.ac.uk
November 5, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Alice Walter's will might be familiar if you read our project blog, as it was our Will of the Month in October 2024.
Read @emilymayvine.bsky.social's post, and see a transcription of the whole will here:
#EarlyModern 🗃️
sites.exeter.ac.uk/materialcult...
Read @emilymayvine.bsky.social's post, and see a transcription of the whole will here:
#EarlyModern 🗃️
sites.exeter.ac.uk/materialcult...
Reposted by Dr Laura Sangha
📜WILLS ON THE RADIO!📜
The brilliant Chris Hoban was on local radio talking about the wills project and playing some songs!
This one is perhaps my favourite: based on the will of London widow Alice Walter, proved September 1665. TNA PROB 11/317/428.
#EarlyModern 🗃️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXwB...
The brilliant Chris Hoban was on local radio talking about the wills project and playing some songs!
This one is perhaps my favourite: based on the will of London widow Alice Walter, proved September 1665. TNA PROB 11/317/428.
#EarlyModern 🗃️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXwB...
Chris Hoban - Rings On My Fingers (one )
YouTube video by Will Pollard
www.youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:18 AM
📜WILLS ON THE RADIO!📜
The brilliant Chris Hoban was on local radio talking about the wills project and playing some songs!
This one is perhaps my favourite: based on the will of London widow Alice Walter, proved September 1665. TNA PROB 11/317/428.
#EarlyModern 🗃️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXwB...
The brilliant Chris Hoban was on local radio talking about the wills project and playing some songs!
This one is perhaps my favourite: based on the will of London widow Alice Walter, proved September 1665. TNA PROB 11/317/428.
#EarlyModern 🗃️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXwB...
Reposted by Dr Laura Sangha
Apart from all the bells and whistles on the site itself, some users may like to know that the London Lives bibliography has been Zoterified (so it's searchable etc): www.zotero.org/groups/45875...
November 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Apart from all the bells and whistles on the site itself, some users may like to know that the London Lives bibliography has been Zoterified (so it's searchable etc): www.zotero.org/groups/45875...
Reposted by Dr Laura Sangha
In 19th C Exeter, Guy Fawkes Day was a major occasion. The festivities centred on a huge bonfire in front of the Cathedral 🔥
During this fiery festival it was traditional to allow the youth special freedom to celebrate. Fireworks, burning tar barrels & injuries were a feature of this riotous night.
During this fiery festival it was traditional to allow the youth special freedom to celebrate. Fireworks, burning tar barrels & injuries were a feature of this riotous night.
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
In 19th C Exeter, Guy Fawkes Day was a major occasion. The festivities centred on a huge bonfire in front of the Cathedral 🔥
During this fiery festival it was traditional to allow the youth special freedom to celebrate. Fireworks, burning tar barrels & injuries were a feature of this riotous night.
During this fiery festival it was traditional to allow the youth special freedom to celebrate. Fireworks, burning tar barrels & injuries were a feature of this riotous night.
📜WILLS ON THE RADIO!📜
The brilliant Chris Hoban was on local radio talking about the wills project and playing some songs!
This one is perhaps my favourite: based on the will of London widow Alice Walter, proved September 1665. TNA PROB 11/317/428.
#EarlyModern 🗃️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXwB...
The brilliant Chris Hoban was on local radio talking about the wills project and playing some songs!
This one is perhaps my favourite: based on the will of London widow Alice Walter, proved September 1665. TNA PROB 11/317/428.
#EarlyModern 🗃️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXwB...
Chris Hoban - Rings On My Fingers (one )
YouTube video by Will Pollard
www.youtube.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:18 AM
📜WILLS ON THE RADIO!📜
The brilliant Chris Hoban was on local radio talking about the wills project and playing some songs!
This one is perhaps my favourite: based on the will of London widow Alice Walter, proved September 1665. TNA PROB 11/317/428.
#EarlyModern 🗃️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXwB...
The brilliant Chris Hoban was on local radio talking about the wills project and playing some songs!
This one is perhaps my favourite: based on the will of London widow Alice Walter, proved September 1665. TNA PROB 11/317/428.
#EarlyModern 🗃️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXwB...
On this day in 1605 a Catholic soldier named Guy Fawkes was arrested in an undercroft below the House of Lords.
Many people know about the infamous gunpowder plot, but here's a blog post about the broader Catholic community at the time.
manyheadedmonster.com/2014/11/03/g...
#EarlyModern 🗃️
Many people know about the infamous gunpowder plot, but here's a blog post about the broader Catholic community at the time.
manyheadedmonster.com/2014/11/03/g...
#EarlyModern 🗃️
November 5, 2025 at 7:39 AM
On this day in 1605 a Catholic soldier named Guy Fawkes was arrested in an undercroft below the House of Lords.
Many people know about the infamous gunpowder plot, but here's a blog post about the broader Catholic community at the time.
manyheadedmonster.com/2014/11/03/g...
#EarlyModern 🗃️
Many people know about the infamous gunpowder plot, but here's a blog post about the broader Catholic community at the time.
manyheadedmonster.com/2014/11/03/g...
#EarlyModern 🗃️
sometimes I wonder what did academics do in the time before composing and sending hundreds of emails a day
November 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
sometimes I wonder what did academics do in the time before composing and sending hundreds of emails a day
Just here to tell you about a stunning new album from the gifted Dominie Hooper.
If you like your music thrilling, moving, a bit dark with enormous depth, this is for you.
I've been waiting yonks for this and want everyone to know about her!
dominiehooper.bandcamp.com/album/in-thi...
If you like your music thrilling, moving, a bit dark with enormous depth, this is for you.
I've been waiting yonks for this and want everyone to know about her!
dominiehooper.bandcamp.com/album/in-thi...
In This Body Lives, by DOMINIE HOOPER
10 track album
dominiehooper.bandcamp.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Just here to tell you about a stunning new album from the gifted Dominie Hooper.
If you like your music thrilling, moving, a bit dark with enormous depth, this is for you.
I've been waiting yonks for this and want everyone to know about her!
dominiehooper.bandcamp.com/album/in-thi...
If you like your music thrilling, moving, a bit dark with enormous depth, this is for you.
I've been waiting yonks for this and want everyone to know about her!
dominiehooper.bandcamp.com/album/in-thi...
ick, 3:30pm and it's virtually dark. entirely unacceptable dank Devon day
November 4, 2025 at 3:44 PM
ick, 3:30pm and it's virtually dark. entirely unacceptable dank Devon day
Transkribus is the handwritten text recognition tool that we used to transcribe 25,000 wills from 1540-1790 for our Leverhulme project.
Beginners' guide here 👇
#DigitalHumanities 🗃️ #EarlyModern
Beginners' guide here 👇
#DigitalHumanities 🗃️ #EarlyModern
Did you miss our beginners' webinar last week? The complete recording of our step-by-step introduction to Transkribus is now available on YouTube 👇
Transkribus Webinar for Beginners (English)
Transkribus is the most popular tools for automatic text recognition of historical documents.
By watching this webinar recording, you will learn how to upload documents to Transkribus, perform…
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Transkribus is the handwritten text recognition tool that we used to transcribe 25,000 wills from 1540-1790 for our Leverhulme project.
Beginners' guide here 👇
#DigitalHumanities 🗃️ #EarlyModern
Beginners' guide here 👇
#DigitalHumanities 🗃️ #EarlyModern
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Last night, Peers voted against Swift bricks: rejecting a simple, proven way to help one of our fastest declining birds recover. ❌
We share @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social's disappointment & frustration.
The vote came late, but with government refusing to back it, its fate was already sealed.
We share @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social's disappointment & frustration.
The vote came late, but with government refusing to back it, its fate was already sealed.
November 4, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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