Sara E. Fox
@sarafoxwales.bsky.social
Historian & archaeologist. Formerly househistorianwales on the other side. Areas of freelance research: houses, gardens, landscapes, people. PhD candidate: 'Wales located women's writing in English & the country house.'
Near Carreg Cennen in 1815 'Surrounded by wood, this sheltered cot, with its window deeply seated in the wall, and chimney peeping through the thatch, excites notions of retirement, peace, and comfort being possessed by its humble inhabitants.'
October 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Near Carreg Cennen in 1815 'Surrounded by wood, this sheltered cot, with its window deeply seated in the wall, and chimney peeping through the thatch, excites notions of retirement, peace, and comfort being possessed by its humble inhabitants.'
A time capsule in Dundalk.
July 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
A time capsule in Dundalk.
Yr Hen Du / The Old House in Usk a jettied and halftimbered house built before 1550.
June 23, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Yr Hen Du / The Old House in Usk a jettied and halftimbered house built before 1550.
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Delighted that ISWE is going to be represented again, at the 23rd Annual Historic Houses Conference in Maynooth, by our wonderful Dr Meinir Moncrieffe, who is speaking on:
Country house confinements: the forgotten histories of a female gentry underclass
Country house confinements: the forgotten histories of a female gentry underclass
We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to tomorrow’s 23rd Annual Historic Houses Conference: Everyday Life in the Country House at Renehan Hall, Maynooth University!
May 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Delighted that ISWE is going to be represented again, at the 23rd Annual Historic Houses Conference in Maynooth, by our wonderful Dr Meinir Moncrieffe, who is speaking on:
Country house confinements: the forgotten histories of a female gentry underclass
Country house confinements: the forgotten histories of a female gentry underclass
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Ar gael cyn hir fel cyfrol Mynediad Agored!
Mae 'Thomas Pennant: Cysylltiadau Cymreig' gan @ffionmjones.bsky.social o'r @yganolfangeltaidd.bsky.social yn cyflwyno’r astudiaeth lawn gyntaf o'r naturiaethwr a'r teithiwr o sir y Fflint, ar gyfer cynulleidfa Gymraeg ei hiaith.
📚 bit.ly/4dooayD
Mae 'Thomas Pennant: Cysylltiadau Cymreig' gan @ffionmjones.bsky.social o'r @yganolfangeltaidd.bsky.social yn cyflwyno’r astudiaeth lawn gyntaf o'r naturiaethwr a'r teithiwr o sir y Fflint, ar gyfer cynulleidfa Gymraeg ei hiaith.
📚 bit.ly/4dooayD
May 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Ar gael cyn hir fel cyfrol Mynediad Agored!
Mae 'Thomas Pennant: Cysylltiadau Cymreig' gan @ffionmjones.bsky.social o'r @yganolfangeltaidd.bsky.social yn cyflwyno’r astudiaeth lawn gyntaf o'r naturiaethwr a'r teithiwr o sir y Fflint, ar gyfer cynulleidfa Gymraeg ei hiaith.
📚 bit.ly/4dooayD
Mae 'Thomas Pennant: Cysylltiadau Cymreig' gan @ffionmjones.bsky.social o'r @yganolfangeltaidd.bsky.social yn cyflwyno’r astudiaeth lawn gyntaf o'r naturiaethwr a'r teithiwr o sir y Fflint, ar gyfer cynulleidfa Gymraeg ei hiaith.
📚 bit.ly/4dooayD
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Dr Shaun Evans, Director of the Institute for the Study of Welsh Estates (ISWE), discussing Bangor University’s Archives and Special Collections
May 19, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Dr Shaun Evans, Director of the Institute for the Study of Welsh Estates (ISWE), discussing Bangor University’s Archives and Special Collections
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Alyn Giles Jones (1928-2000) Bangor University's first full-time archivist. "For him the safety of the documents in his care was paramount and he was prepared to stand up to the most senior academic colleagues in their defence". Professor A.D. Carr.
May 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Alyn Giles Jones (1928-2000) Bangor University's first full-time archivist. "For him the safety of the documents in his care was paramount and he was prepared to stand up to the most senior academic colleagues in their defence". Professor A.D. Carr.
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'what we’re seeing now is not a neutral rebalancing of the books. It feels like a dismantling of the humanities, a retreat from the very fields of knowledge that hold the keys to our collective future.'
Our future may depend on the humanities
For Peter Sutoris, the humanities hold the key to understanding and responding to the many civilisational crises we face
wonkhe.com
May 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
'what we’re seeing now is not a neutral rebalancing of the books. It feels like a dismantling of the humanities, a retreat from the very fields of knowledge that hold the keys to our collective future.'
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News that Bangor University is to reconsider proposed cuts to its Archives and Special Collection service following significant public and political pressure has been welcomed
Review of cuts to 'vital' Bangor University archives welcomed
Dale Spridgeon, local democracy reporter News that Bangor University is to reconsider proposed cuts to its Archives and Special Collection service following significant public and political pressure h...
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May 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
News that Bangor University is to reconsider proposed cuts to its Archives and Special Collection service following significant public and political pressure has been welcomed
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Caerphilly Council has yet to receive any offers to take over the running of Llancaiach Fawr, a Freedom of Information (FOI) response has revealed
FOI response reveals no offers for operator to take over running of historic Tudor manor house
Caerphilly Council has yet to receive any offers to take over the running of Llancaiach Fawr, a Freedom of Information (FOI) response has revealed. Fifteen viewings of the former Tudor manor house had...
nation.cymru
June 3, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Caerphilly Council has yet to receive any offers to take over the running of Llancaiach Fawr, a Freedom of Information (FOI) response has revealed
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We’ve had a wonderful couple of days at Gregynog with the ISWE doctoral & doctoral graduate community. Based right across Wales, and beyond, it’s always brilliant to bring this group together to share knowledge, expertise and experiences.
Bangor Fund supported
Bangor Fund supported
June 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
We’ve had a wonderful couple of days at Gregynog with the ISWE doctoral & doctoral graduate community. Based right across Wales, and beyond, it’s always brilliant to bring this group together to share knowledge, expertise and experiences.
Bangor Fund supported
Bangor Fund supported
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"Map of Rhos [Denbighshire] as it was 60 years ago, with the houses and common names of the inhabitants" by John Platt
1895 BMSS/40221
A charming map depicting Rhosllannerchrugog as it was in 1835, listing the names of the inhabitants of each house and the name of every business premises.
1895 BMSS/40221
A charming map depicting Rhosllannerchrugog as it was in 1835, listing the names of the inhabitants of each house and the name of every business premises.
June 13, 2025 at 8:02 AM
"Map of Rhos [Denbighshire] as it was 60 years ago, with the houses and common names of the inhabitants" by John Platt
1895 BMSS/40221
A charming map depicting Rhosllannerchrugog as it was in 1835, listing the names of the inhabitants of each house and the name of every business premises.
1895 BMSS/40221
A charming map depicting Rhosllannerchrugog as it was in 1835, listing the names of the inhabitants of each house and the name of every business premises.
Reposted by Sara E. Fox
A lovely morning at Canolfan Cefnfaes, Bethesda, discussing local history, archives, landscape, placenames, farming and the future.
Funded by a Bangor University Community Engagement award.
Funded by a Bangor University Community Engagement award.
June 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
A lovely morning at Canolfan Cefnfaes, Bethesda, discussing local history, archives, landscape, placenames, farming and the future.
Funded by a Bangor University Community Engagement award.
Funded by a Bangor University Community Engagement award.
Reposted by Sara E. Fox
Gwefr prynu Beibl 'sydd mor brin â dannedd iâr' www.bbc.com/cymrufyw/ert...
Gwefr prynu Beibl 'sydd mor brin â dannedd iâr'
Mae Gerald Morgan o Aberystwyth newydd gael gafael ar Feibl Cymraeg Oliver Cromwell 1654 - Beibl
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June 15, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Gwefr prynu Beibl 'sydd mor brin â dannedd iâr' www.bbc.com/cymrufyw/ert...
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CAA Eisteddfod Lecture 16.30 Wednesday 6th August, 2025 (by Ann Parry Owen). Join us for our annual Welsh-language lecture on the Maes at Wrexham on the fascinating word-lists created in 1632͏-3 by the manuscript copier John Jones of Gellilyfdy, Flintshire.
June 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
CAA Eisteddfod Lecture 16.30 Wednesday 6th August, 2025 (by Ann Parry Owen). Join us for our annual Welsh-language lecture on the Maes at Wrexham on the fascinating word-lists created in 1632͏-3 by the manuscript copier John Jones of Gellilyfdy, Flintshire.
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@northwaleslive.bsky.social
Bangor University Archives under threat due to newly proposed cuts by the University. This would be devastating for the study of Welsh heritage and history, as well as broader global studies.
Bangor University Archives under threat due to newly proposed cuts by the University. This would be devastating for the study of Welsh heritage and history, as well as broader global studies.
Sign the Petition
SAVE YOUR ARCHIVE / ACHUBWCH EICH ARCHIFDY
www.change.org
May 16, 2025 at 10:48 AM
@northwaleslive.bsky.social
Bangor University Archives under threat due to newly proposed cuts by the University. This would be devastating for the study of Welsh heritage and history, as well as broader global studies.
Bangor University Archives under threat due to newly proposed cuts by the University. This would be devastating for the study of Welsh heritage and history, as well as broader global studies.
Bangor University Archives hold some of Wales' most important cultural treasures, please consider signing. chng.it/yz9x2pdkww
Sign the Petition
SAVE YOUR ARCHIVE / ACHUBWCH EICH ARCHIFDY
chng.it
May 16, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Bangor University Archives hold some of Wales' most important cultural treasures, please consider signing. chng.it/yz9x2pdkww
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'Estuary Window, Spring,' (1982) What John Wonnacott is very good at and best known for, is his Panavision landscape view of Leigh-on-Sea in Essex. Questioned about why he kept a low profile as a painter, he answered 'painting is easier when you’re anonymous.'
March 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
'Estuary Window, Spring,' (1982) What John Wonnacott is very good at and best known for, is his Panavision landscape view of Leigh-on-Sea in Essex. Questioned about why he kept a low profile as a painter, he answered 'painting is easier when you’re anonymous.'
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48. (1 day late) Welsh writer Berta Ruck (1878-1978) had a 1929 novel titled The Unkissed Bride.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berta_R...
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berta_R...
Berta Ruck - Wikipedia
en.m.wikipedia.org
February 18, 2024 at 9:44 PM
48. (1 day late) Welsh writer Berta Ruck (1878-1978) had a 1929 novel titled The Unkissed Bride.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berta_R...
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berta_R...
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Allen Raine, the pen name of Anne Adaliza Puddicombe, was one of the best-selling authors of the late Victorian/early Edwardian age. Wales features largely in her romantic fiction, with titles like A Welsh Singer (1896) and A Welsh Witch (1902). #BookSky #BookWormSat 💙📚 #WomenWriting #Wales
March 1, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Allen Raine, the pen name of Anne Adaliza Puddicombe, was one of the best-selling authors of the late Victorian/early Edwardian age. Wales features largely in her romantic fiction, with titles like A Welsh Singer (1896) and A Welsh Witch (1902). #BookSky #BookWormSat 💙📚 #WomenWriting #Wales
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DARLITH FLYNYDDOL | ANNUAL LECTURE 2025
Dr Melvin Humphreys
POWIS CASTLE:
THE RESILIENCE OF AN ARISTOCRATIC ESTATE IN WALES - INHERITANCE, ENCLOSURE & MINING FOR LEAD
5.30pm,
Dydd Mercher, 2 Ebrill |
Wednesday, 2 April
MALT,
Prifysgol Bangor | Bangor University
Croeso i Bawb | All Welcome
Dr Melvin Humphreys
POWIS CASTLE:
THE RESILIENCE OF AN ARISTOCRATIC ESTATE IN WALES - INHERITANCE, ENCLOSURE & MINING FOR LEAD
5.30pm,
Dydd Mercher, 2 Ebrill |
Wednesday, 2 April
MALT,
Prifysgol Bangor | Bangor University
Croeso i Bawb | All Welcome
March 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM
DARLITH FLYNYDDOL | ANNUAL LECTURE 2025
Dr Melvin Humphreys
POWIS CASTLE:
THE RESILIENCE OF AN ARISTOCRATIC ESTATE IN WALES - INHERITANCE, ENCLOSURE & MINING FOR LEAD
5.30pm,
Dydd Mercher, 2 Ebrill |
Wednesday, 2 April
MALT,
Prifysgol Bangor | Bangor University
Croeso i Bawb | All Welcome
Dr Melvin Humphreys
POWIS CASTLE:
THE RESILIENCE OF AN ARISTOCRATIC ESTATE IN WALES - INHERITANCE, ENCLOSURE & MINING FOR LEAD
5.30pm,
Dydd Mercher, 2 Ebrill |
Wednesday, 2 April
MALT,
Prifysgol Bangor | Bangor University
Croeso i Bawb | All Welcome
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#DyddLlunyMap #MapMonday
“Plan of part of Penrallt Estate. The property of James Wyatt Esq divided into lots for building neat villas and other proposed improvements by R. Williams, Frondeg.”
1841 PFA/6/167
“Plan of part of Penrallt Estate. The property of James Wyatt Esq divided into lots for building neat villas and other proposed improvements by R. Williams, Frondeg.”
1841 PFA/6/167
March 3, 2025 at 9:56 AM
#DyddLlunyMap #MapMonday
“Plan of part of Penrallt Estate. The property of James Wyatt Esq divided into lots for building neat villas and other proposed improvements by R. Williams, Frondeg.”
1841 PFA/6/167
“Plan of part of Penrallt Estate. The property of James Wyatt Esq divided into lots for building neat villas and other proposed improvements by R. Williams, Frondeg.”
1841 PFA/6/167
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I must admit that - up until now - I hadn't given much thought to the homes of Sir Gruffudd Llwyd, principal lieutenant/de facto ruler of much of North Wales in the first decades of the 14th century.
For modern takes on post-Conquest Gwynedd, men like Sir Gruffudd are a bit of a problem [cont.]
For modern takes on post-Conquest Gwynedd, men like Sir Gruffudd are a bit of a problem [cont.]
Caer Penrhos nr. Llanrhystud,Ceredigion is the only recorded Welsh ringwork castle. It was built by Owain Gwynedd's son Cadwaladr in 1149 & was much fought over up to 1327 when it was possibly the country seat of Sir Gruffudd Llwyd. It lies within a hillfort & has many intriguing earthworks outside.
March 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I must admit that - up until now - I hadn't given much thought to the homes of Sir Gruffudd Llwyd, principal lieutenant/de facto ruler of much of North Wales in the first decades of the 14th century.
For modern takes on post-Conquest Gwynedd, men like Sir Gruffudd are a bit of a problem [cont.]
For modern takes on post-Conquest Gwynedd, men like Sir Gruffudd are a bit of a problem [cont.]
Reposted by Sara E. Fox
A wonderful day in the library at Hartsheath #Flintshire researching a fantastic collection of Welsh books.
A very appropriate way to spend World Books Day!
With huge thanks to @drmirandakaufmann.bsky.social
A very appropriate way to spend World Books Day!
With huge thanks to @drmirandakaufmann.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
A wonderful day in the library at Hartsheath #Flintshire researching a fantastic collection of Welsh books.
A very appropriate way to spend World Books Day!
With huge thanks to @drmirandakaufmann.bsky.social
A very appropriate way to spend World Books Day!
With huge thanks to @drmirandakaufmann.bsky.social
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This year’s @cambriansarch.bsky.social Summer Meeting, organised by our good friends Jo & Andrew Davidson, looks immense!
Very pleased to be part of it!
Very pleased to be part of it!
News just in: CAA #SummerMeeting!
⏰29th June – 4th July, 2025
In collaboration with the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust whgt.wales this year our meeting is themed on historic houses, parks and gardens in North-West Wales. 🌳🌻
👉Info bit.ly/4kEkMTl
Come join us, we would love to share this with you! 😀
⏰29th June – 4th July, 2025
In collaboration with the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust whgt.wales this year our meeting is themed on historic houses, parks and gardens in North-West Wales. 🌳🌻
👉Info bit.ly/4kEkMTl
Come join us, we would love to share this with you! 😀
March 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This year’s @cambriansarch.bsky.social Summer Meeting, organised by our good friends Jo & Andrew Davidson, looks immense!
Very pleased to be part of it!
Very pleased to be part of it!