Oswald's Raven
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Account of the AHRC-funded project "Liturgical and literary landscapes: the cult of St Oswald of Northumbria in the German-speaking world" run by Johanna Dale (UCL) & Sarah Bowden (KCL).
www.oswaldusrex.co.uk
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📗New project publication📗
"Liturgy, Literature & History: Oswald of Northumbria and the Cult of Saints in the Middle Ages" is now available #OpenAccess from @britishacademy.bsky.social & @livunipress.bsky.social
Free download here: liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....
#MedievalSky
"Liturgy, Literature & History: Oswald of Northumbria and the Cult of Saints in the Middle Ages" is now available #OpenAccess from @britishacademy.bsky.social & @livunipress.bsky.social
Free download here: liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....
#MedievalSky
For the feast day of St Martin of Tours, the cover of the amazing Berthold Sacramentary from Weingarten, Germany (now Morgan Library MS M.710). Created 1215-17, its decoration reflects the rededication of the abbey church to St Oswald, St Martin and the Blessed Virgin Mary. #MedievalSky
November 11, 2025 at 12:19 PM
For the feast day of St Martin of Tours, the cover of the amazing Berthold Sacramentary from Weingarten, Germany (now Morgan Library MS M.710). Created 1215-17, its decoration reflects the rededication of the abbey church to St Oswald, St Martin and the Blessed Virgin Mary. #MedievalSky
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Discover how the cult of saints shaped medieval faith and culture in a new open-access Proceedings of the British Academy volume: Liturgy, Literature and History: Oswald of Northumbria and the Cult of Saints in the Middle Ages.
Read more ⬇️
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Read more ⬇️
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October 31, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Discover how the cult of saints shaped medieval faith and culture in a new open-access Proceedings of the British Academy volume: Liturgy, Literature and History: Oswald of Northumbria and the Cult of Saints in the Middle Ages.
Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3JoTuCH
Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3JoTuCH
📗New project publication📗
"Liturgy, Literature & History: Oswald of Northumbria and the Cult of Saints in the Middle Ages" is now available #OpenAccess from @britishacademy.bsky.social & @livunipress.bsky.social
Free download here: liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....
#MedievalSky
"Liturgy, Literature & History: Oswald of Northumbria and the Cult of Saints in the Middle Ages" is now available #OpenAccess from @britishacademy.bsky.social & @livunipress.bsky.social
Free download here: liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....
#MedievalSky
October 29, 2025 at 11:05 AM
📗New project publication📗
"Liturgy, Literature & History: Oswald of Northumbria and the Cult of Saints in the Middle Ages" is now available #OpenAccess from @britishacademy.bsky.social & @livunipress.bsky.social
Free download here: liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....
#MedievalSky
"Liturgy, Literature & History: Oswald of Northumbria and the Cult of Saints in the Middle Ages" is now available #OpenAccess from @britishacademy.bsky.social & @livunipress.bsky.social
Free download here: liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....
#MedievalSky
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Five new British Academy books out now 📚
All available 20% off at bit.ly/4oYoAQX.
Three available OPEN ACCESS.
@britishacademy.bsky.social
All available 20% off at bit.ly/4oYoAQX.
Three available OPEN ACCESS.
@britishacademy.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Five new British Academy books out now 📚
All available 20% off at bit.ly/4oYoAQX.
Three available OPEN ACCESS.
@britishacademy.bsky.social
All available 20% off at bit.ly/4oYoAQX.
Three available OPEN ACCESS.
@britishacademy.bsky.social
For St Cedd's day, a view of the C7th chapel at Bradwell on Sea, built on the ruined Roman Saxon shore fort of Othona.
Sound on for the birdsong! 🎵🎶
#Essex #MedievalSky
Sound on for the birdsong! 🎵🎶
#Essex #MedievalSky
October 26, 2025 at 3:41 PM
For St Cedd's day, a view of the C7th chapel at Bradwell on Sea, built on the ruined Roman Saxon shore fort of Othona.
Sound on for the birdsong! 🎵🎶
#Essex #MedievalSky
Sound on for the birdsong! 🎵🎶
#Essex #MedievalSky
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This is the feast of Cedd, d. 664, brother of Chad (Ceadda) and protegé of Aidan at Lindisfarne. 🕯️ He led missions to Mercia and the East Saxons, served as a bishop and as abbot of Lastingham, where he died. Here's the entry for his day in the Old English Martyrology in CCCC 196.
October 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This is the feast of Cedd, d. 664, brother of Chad (Ceadda) and protegé of Aidan at Lindisfarne. 🕯️ He led missions to Mercia and the East Saxons, served as a bishop and as abbot of Lastingham, where he died. Here's the entry for his day in the Old English Martyrology in CCCC 196.
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Delighted that Oswald’s Head Reliquary 🤴 from Hildesheim Cathedral is part of @germanhistsoc.bsky.social’s “Glimpses of German History” series, which uses objects as a way to explore Germany’s vibrant and interesting history. 🇩🇪
#MedievalSky
#MedievalSky
Episode 3 is OUT NOW!
In this episode Johanna Dale (UCL) explores how the head of a seventh century English king became so important to people living in twelfth century Germany.
youtu.be/7xI6PzW6R-o
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In this episode Johanna Dale (UCL) explores how the head of a seventh century English king became so important to people living in twelfth century Germany.
youtu.be/7xI6PzW6R-o
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October 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Delighted that Oswald’s Head Reliquary 🤴 from Hildesheim Cathedral is part of @germanhistsoc.bsky.social’s “Glimpses of German History” series, which uses objects as a way to explore Germany’s vibrant and interesting history. 🇩🇪
#MedievalSky
#MedievalSky
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Glimpses of German History Season 2: Trailer
YouTube video by German History Society
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September 18, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Delighted that Oswald’s Head Reliquary 🤴 from Hildesheim Cathedral is part of @germanhistsoc.bsky.social’s “Glimpses of German History” series, which uses objects as a way to explore Germany’s vibrant and interesting history. 🇩🇪
#MedievalSky
#MedievalSky
Episode 3 is OUT NOW!
In this episode Johanna Dale (UCL) explores how the head of a seventh century English king became so important to people living in twelfth century Germany.
youtu.be/7xI6PzW6R-o
1/2
In this episode Johanna Dale (UCL) explores how the head of a seventh century English king became so important to people living in twelfth century Germany.
youtu.be/7xI6PzW6R-o
1/2
October 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Delighted that Oswald’s Head Reliquary 🤴 from Hildesheim Cathedral is part of @germanhistsoc.bsky.social’s “Glimpses of German History” series, which uses objects as a way to explore Germany’s vibrant and interesting history. 🇩🇪
#MedievalSky
#MedievalSky
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Listen to Thomas Smith discussing the First Crusade with Miranda Melcher on this episode of the New Books Network podcast 👉 buff.ly/ix4Hqlz @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social #medievalsky
Thomas Smith, "Rewriting the First Crusade: Epistolary Culture in the Middle Ages" (Boydell & Brewer, 2024) - New Books Network
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October 20, 2025 at 6:30 AM
Listen to Thomas Smith discussing the First Crusade with Miranda Melcher on this episode of the New Books Network podcast 👉 buff.ly/ix4Hqlz @newbooksnetwork.bsky.social #medievalsky
There will also be ski lifts ⛷️! So, if you are curious as to why a modern chair lift in the Dolomites is named after a C7th Northumbrian king, do book a ticket!
October 14, 2025 at 9:14 AM
There will also be ski lifts ⛷️! So, if you are curious as to why a modern chair lift in the Dolomites is named after a C7th Northumbrian king, do book a ticket!
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Arm relics and ravens. Who could wish for more
I'm giving an online lecture next Thursday evening, in aid of Peterborough Cathedral. I'll be talking about Oswald's cult at Peterborough and his continental connections. There will be arm relics and ravens! 💪 #MedievalSky
To book tickets: peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/event/in-per...
To book tickets: peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/event/in-per...
October 8, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Arm relics and ravens. Who could wish for more
I'm giving an online lecture next Thursday evening, in aid of Peterborough Cathedral. I'll be talking about Oswald's cult at Peterborough and his continental connections. There will be arm relics and ravens! 💪 #MedievalSky
To book tickets: peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/event/in-per...
To book tickets: peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/event/in-per...
October 8, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I'm giving an online lecture next Thursday evening, in aid of Peterborough Cathedral. I'll be talking about Oswald's cult at Peterborough and his continental connections. There will be arm relics and ravens! 💪 #MedievalSky
To book tickets: peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/event/in-per...
To book tickets: peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/event/in-per...
Delighted with the cover of "Liturgy, Literature, and History: Oswald of Northumbria and the Cult of Saints in the Middle Ages", which is coming out with @britishacademy.bsky.social and @livunipress.bsky.social later this month!
liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....
liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....
October 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Delighted with the cover of "Liturgy, Literature, and History: Oswald of Northumbria and the Cult of Saints in the Middle Ages", which is coming out with @britishacademy.bsky.social and @livunipress.bsky.social later this month!
liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....
liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....
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A little snapshot into the research colleagues in #Essex are undertaking on interwar #Harwich and #Dovercourt - and the theme of the accompanying blogpost is the rise (and rise) of motor transport. #Skystorians
New draft material available from our friends at VCH Essex: all comment/feedback or corrections gratefully received and acknowledged! #LocalHistory #Skystorians
Interwar Harwich – new draft history available!
To mark the upload of a draft chapter on Harwich 1919-1939, VCH Essex researcher Dr Andrew Senter has written a post about the growth of motor traffic, and attempts to accommodate it, as Harwich an…
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September 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM
A little snapshot into the research colleagues in #Essex are undertaking on interwar #Harwich and #Dovercourt - and the theme of the accompanying blogpost is the rise (and rise) of motor transport. #Skystorians
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New draft material available from our friends at VCH Essex: all comment/feedback or corrections gratefully received and acknowledged! #LocalHistory #Skystorians
Interwar Harwich – new draft history available!
To mark the upload of a draft chapter on Harwich 1919-1939, VCH Essex researcher Dr Andrew Senter has written a post about the growth of motor traffic, and attempts to accommodate it, as Harwich an…
vchessexhistory.org
September 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
New draft material available from our friends at VCH Essex: all comment/feedback or corrections gratefully received and acknowledged! #LocalHistory #Skystorians
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Join us online on 24 Sept to celebrate the 250th VCH Big Red Book!
Founded in 1899, @vchlondon.bsky.social is writing the #history of every place in #England, with partners across the country. We'll also celebrate #LocalHistory, #communityhistory & #place based history more widely. All welcome!
Founded in 1899, @vchlondon.bsky.social is writing the #history of every place in #England, with partners across the country. We'll also celebrate #LocalHistory, #communityhistory & #place based history more widely. All welcome!
September 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Join us online on 24 Sept to celebrate the 250th VCH Big Red Book!
Founded in 1899, @vchlondon.bsky.social is writing the #history of every place in #England, with partners across the country. We'll also celebrate #LocalHistory, #communityhistory & #place based history more widely. All welcome!
Founded in 1899, @vchlondon.bsky.social is writing the #history of every place in #England, with partners across the country. We'll also celebrate #LocalHistory, #communityhistory & #place based history more widely. All welcome!
Delighted that our animation will soon be available in German 🇩🇪 as part of a set of resources to support German teaching at KS3. Great to work with animator Charlie Minnion again, and with translator and children's author Kathrin Tordasi.
Full English version: oswaldusrex.co.uk/animation/
Full English version: oswaldusrex.co.uk/animation/
September 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Delighted that our animation will soon be available in German 🇩🇪 as part of a set of resources to support German teaching at KS3. Great to work with animator Charlie Minnion again, and with translator and children's author Kathrin Tordasi.
Full English version: oswaldusrex.co.uk/animation/
Full English version: oswaldusrex.co.uk/animation/
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Aug 31: Feast of Aidan (†651). Monk of Iona, first bishop and abbot of Lindisfarne. Prelate for whom Bede reserved arguably his highest praise. Evangelist remembered for going everywhere on foot and for his ‘gentleness, devotion and moderation’. Finan succeeded him. #medievalsky
August 31, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Aug 31: Feast of Aidan (†651). Monk of Iona, first bishop and abbot of Lindisfarne. Prelate for whom Bede reserved arguably his highest praise. Evangelist remembered for going everywhere on foot and for his ‘gentleness, devotion and moderation’. Finan succeeded him. #medievalsky
Really looking forward to celebrating the publication of Catherine’s book at the excellent independent bookshop in #Maldon! 📕 🥂
Join me at #Maldon #Books on Weds 10 Sept, 7pm, in conversation with Dr Johanna Dale - a trustee of Victoria County History #Essex. We'll be discussing A #History of England in 25 Poems, including 'The Battle of Maldon' - looking forward to reading some gorgeous #OldEnglish aloud! Info in AltText 👇
August 29, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Really looking forward to celebrating the publication of Catherine’s book at the excellent independent bookshop in #Maldon! 📕 🥂
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Happy St. Oswald’s Day! To paraphrase the words of Henry of Avranches (who was commissioned to write a verse life of Oswald for Peterborough Abbey C13th), “May Oswald lay his incorrupt right arm on all your enterprises”!
August 5, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Happy St. Oswald’s Day! To paraphrase the words of Henry of Avranches (who was commissioned to write a verse life of Oswald for Peterborough Abbey C13th), “May Oswald lay his incorrupt right arm on all your enterprises”!
Happy St. Oswald’s Day! To paraphrase the words of Henry of Avranches (who was commissioned to write a verse life of Oswald for Peterborough Abbey C13th), “May Oswald lay his incorrupt right arm on all your enterprises”!
August 5, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Happy St. Oswald’s Day! To paraphrase the words of Henry of Avranches (who was commissioned to write a verse life of Oswald for Peterborough Abbey C13th), “May Oswald lay his incorrupt right arm on all your enterprises”!
I've now mapped 230 churches and chapels dedicated to Oswald in England, Scotland, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Czechia and Malta. Not a bad reach for a C7th Northumbrian!
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Oswald church dedications - Google My Maps
This map shows churches (or ruined churches) dedicated to Oswald of Northumbria. Only churches where the dedication (medieval or modern) to Oswald is certain are included.
Currently chapels in monast...
www.google.com
July 16, 2025 at 8:56 AM
I've now mapped 230 churches and chapels dedicated to Oswald in England, Scotland, France, the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Czechia and Malta. Not a bad reach for a C7th Northumbrian!
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/e...
I've now mapped 212 Oswald churches & chapels and I'm sure there are more I'm still missing. Just found an interesting outlier in Malta - dedicated in 1921, it was the chapel of the Royal Naval Hospital in Mtarfa. 🇲🇹 #MedievalSky
I've now mapped 184 Oswald churches & chapels (not including chapels in monasteries & cathedrals).
The pattern is pretty striking, but I'm sure I'm missing some. Does Oswald make it to the Iberian Peninsula or further into Central Europe? Please help #MedievalSky!
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v...
The pattern is pretty striking, but I'm sure I'm missing some. Does Oswald make it to the Iberian Peninsula or further into Central Europe? Please help #MedievalSky!
www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/v...
Oswald church dedications - Google My Maps
This map shows churches (or ruined churches) dedicated to Oswald of Northumbria. Only churches where the dedication (medieval or modern) to Oswald is certain are included.
The map is a work in progre...
www.google.com
July 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I've now mapped 212 Oswald churches & chapels and I'm sure there are more I'm still missing. Just found an interesting outlier in Malta - dedicated in 1921, it was the chapel of the Royal Naval Hospital in Mtarfa. 🇲🇹 #MedievalSky