Sarah Peverley
@sarahpeverley.bsky.social
Medievalist, Cultural Historian, Writer, Broadcaster. Professor at University of Liverpool. Wars of the Roses, Medieval Literature & Mermaids. Lost in the 15th Century.
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Happy to share my latest article (with Chloe Middleton-Metcalfe): Tracking the Mermaids of Staithes: Curses, Egg-Broth, and Inundation in a Yorkshire Legend, Folklore 136:2 🧜♀️🧜♀️
#mermaids #staithes #folklore #yorkshire #legends
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#mermaids #staithes #folklore #yorkshire #legends
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Deleting my Academia.edu account in light of their predatory new terms and conditions. There is no way of opting out. It's a shame because it has been useful over the years, but I'm not prepared to give them these rights.
Thanks to @downham.bsky.social for highlighting!
Thanks to @downham.bsky.social for highlighting!
September 22, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Deleting my Academia.edu account in light of their predatory new terms and conditions. There is no way of opting out. It's a shame because it has been useful over the years, but I'm not prepared to give them these rights.
Thanks to @downham.bsky.social for highlighting!
Thanks to @downham.bsky.social for highlighting!
This week I'm giving two talks on The Staithes Mermaids. Tomorrow a zoom talk for The Last Tuesday Society. Tickets here and it's on catch up if you can't make it: thelasttuesdaysociety.org/event/mermai...
Sunday I'll be at the Staithes Festival. Tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/stait...
Sunday I'll be at the Staithes Festival. Tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/stait...
The Mermaids of Staithes – a Zoom talk with Professor Sarah Peverley - The Last Tuesday Society
The Mermaids of Staithes: Sea, Superstition, Egg-Broth and Loss in a Yorkshire Legend. An illustrated Zoom talk by Prof. Sarah Peverley.
thelasttuesdaysociety.org
September 9, 2025 at 8:33 PM
This week I'm giving two talks on The Staithes Mermaids. Tomorrow a zoom talk for The Last Tuesday Society. Tickets here and it's on catch up if you can't make it: thelasttuesdaysociety.org/event/mermai...
Sunday I'll be at the Staithes Festival. Tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/stait...
Sunday I'll be at the Staithes Festival. Tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/stait...
Excited to share an episode of Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes I did. It's about the timelessness of jokes and focuses on comedy in medieval mystery plays. Features bits of the York and Towneley Plays! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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BBC Radio 4 - Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes, Series 2, Useless Men Jokes
Ian Hislop returns to unearth the oldest examples of five varieties of British joke.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Excited to share an episode of Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes I did. It's about the timelessness of jokes and focuses on comedy in medieval mystery plays. Features bits of the York and Towneley Plays! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
@livunienglish.bsky.social @livunihss.bsky.social @sotauol.bsky.social
@livunienglish.bsky.social @livunihss.bsky.social @sotauol.bsky.social
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🧜♀️ For #FolkyFriday, here's Prof @sarahpeverley.bsky.social's research into the vengeful tale of the mermaids of Staithes and what became of the humans who captured them 🧜♀️ www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Tracking the Mermaids of Staithes: Curses, Egg-Broth, and Inundation in a Yorkshire Legend
The vengeful tale of the mermaids of Staithes is well known locally along the north-east coast of Yorkshire, England. Concerning the capture and escape of two mermaids, who speak enigmatically abou...
www.tandfonline.com
June 27, 2025 at 11:47 AM
🧜♀️ For #FolkyFriday, here's Prof @sarahpeverley.bsky.social's research into the vengeful tale of the mermaids of Staithes and what became of the humans who captured them 🧜♀️ www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
The Staithes mermaid legend deserves more love... so today is officially a #MermaidMonday for the village and its rich history.
#mermaids #mermaid #folklore #britishfolklore #britishlegends #maritimelegends #staithes #yorkshirelegends
@folkloresociety.bsky.social @folklorethursday.bsky.social
#mermaids #mermaid #folklore #britishfolklore #britishlegends #maritimelegends #staithes #yorkshirelegends
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The BBC has featured Prof Peverley's latest co-authored research on the Mermaids of Staithes, which was published in the June issue of Folklore by @folkloresociety.bsky.social: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#mermaids #legends #folklore #maritimelegends
#mermaids #legends #folklore #maritimelegends
'This seaside village's mermaids myth is still growing'
The historical roots of a Yorkshire mermaids legend are uncovered from the murky depths of time.
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June 23, 2025 at 8:20 AM
The Staithes mermaid legend deserves more love... so today is officially a #MermaidMonday for the village and its rich history.
#mermaids #mermaid #folklore #britishfolklore #britishlegends #maritimelegends #staithes #yorkshirelegends
@folkloresociety.bsky.social @folklorethursday.bsky.social
#mermaids #mermaid #folklore #britishfolklore #britishlegends #maritimelegends #staithes #yorkshirelegends
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Fantastic to see the announcement of the 2025 cohort of BBC/AHRC New Generation Thinkers (though depressing to see that that cohort has shrunk from ten to just six). Very much looking forward to hearing about their work on radio!
New Generation Thinkers 2025 selected to shape programming on BBC Radio 4
Six early-career university researchers will work with programme makers to bring new ideas and the latest academic scholarship to audiences
www.bbc.co.uk
June 16, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Fantastic to see the announcement of the 2025 cohort of BBC/AHRC New Generation Thinkers (though depressing to see that that cohort has shrunk from ten to just six). Very much looking forward to hearing about their work on radio!
Medieval job at Birmingham for early career scholars: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNG641/t...
Teaching Fellow in Medieval English Literature at University of Birmingham
Apply now for the Teaching Fellow in Medieval English Literature role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.
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June 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Medieval job at Birmingham for early career scholars: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNG641/t...
Happy to share my latest article (with Chloe Middleton-Metcalfe): Tracking the Mermaids of Staithes: Curses, Egg-Broth, and Inundation in a Yorkshire Legend, Folklore 136:2 🧜♀️🧜♀️
#mermaids #staithes #folklore #yorkshire #legends
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#mermaids #staithes #folklore #yorkshire #legends
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
June 3, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Happy to share my latest article (with Chloe Middleton-Metcalfe): Tracking the Mermaids of Staithes: Curses, Egg-Broth, and Inundation in a Yorkshire Legend, Folklore 136:2 🧜♀️🧜♀️
#mermaids #staithes #folklore #yorkshire #legends
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
#mermaids #staithes #folklore #yorkshire #legends
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
Delighted to share my latest open access article on The Mermaids of Staithes (co-authored with Chloe Middleton-Metcalfe). It tracks the earliest recorded verbal and written accounts of the legend, draws comparisons with other mermaid tales, and the egg-broth motif. 🧜♀️🧜♀️
#mermaids #folklore #Yorkshire
#mermaids #folklore #Yorkshire
June 3, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Delighted to share my latest open access article on The Mermaids of Staithes (co-authored with Chloe Middleton-Metcalfe). It tracks the earliest recorded verbal and written accounts of the legend, draws comparisons with other mermaid tales, and the egg-broth motif. 🧜♀️🧜♀️
#mermaids #folklore #Yorkshire
#mermaids #folklore #Yorkshire
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Our free family-friendly production of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is this Saturday at Central Library, Liverpool. Performances 11am and 1.30pm (c. 35 mins). Suitable for all ages, but especially the young and young at heart!
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May 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Our free family-friendly production of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is this Saturday at Central Library, Liverpool. Performances 11am and 1.30pm (c. 35 mins). Suitable for all ages, but especially the young and young at heart!
@livunienglish.bsky.social @livunihss.bsky.social
@livunienglish.bsky.social @livunihss.bsky.social
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The University of Lausanne is advertising for a doctoral position. A truly wonderful place and wonderful department to spend 5 years in!
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Career Opportunities: Full-time assistantship in medieval English (22147)
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March 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The University of Lausanne is advertising for a doctoral position. A truly wonderful place and wonderful department to spend 5 years in!
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🎓An award is available within the our department for a Global Majority candidate wishing to undertake PhD research in English Literature, English Language, Creative Writing or TESOL. See more here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
JIC Davies Doctoral Studentship in English at University of Liverpool on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - JIC Davies Doctoral Studentship in English at University of Liverpool, listed on FindAPhD.com
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March 17, 2025 at 12:31 PM
🎓An award is available within the our department for a Global Majority candidate wishing to undertake PhD research in English Literature, English Language, Creative Writing or TESOL. See more here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Gazeley's historic roof is still under threat and their fundraising efforts continue. The new 'sponsor a tile' initiative allows donors to commemorate a loved one or special event with an inscription on the new tiles. Please do considering helping for £10... gazeleychurch.org/save-our-cei...
Sponsor a Tile
If you can help, we are now offering you the chance to sponsor one or more of the new tiles in memory of a loved one or special event in return for a minimum donation of £10 per tile. If you would lik...
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March 25, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Gazeley's historic roof is still under threat and their fundraising efforts continue. The new 'sponsor a tile' initiative allows donors to commemorate a loved one or special event with an inscription on the new tiles. Please do considering helping for £10... gazeleychurch.org/save-our-cei...
If you love the mythical, magical and folkloric, listen to the enchanting series on Myhtical Creatures by @rhi.bsky.social on BBCRadio4. There's everything from Dragons and mermaids to Red Caps and Kelpies... episode 5 is on the Conwy mermaid with me and Ffion Phillips! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Mythical Creatures, 5. Mermaids
Rhianna Pratchett dives into the world of mermaids, in her search for mythical creatures.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 22, 2023 at 2:30 PM
If you love the mythical, magical and folkloric, listen to the enchanting series on Myhtical Creatures by @rhi.bsky.social on BBCRadio4. There's everything from Dragons and mermaids to Red Caps and Kelpies... episode 5 is on the Conwy mermaid with me and Ffion Phillips! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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Lovely write-up in this week’s Radio Times on Mythical Creatures (the show I’m hosting) which starts on Monday Dec 18th on BBC Radio 4 at 1.45pm and runs daily for 10 episodes. It will also be available as a boxset on BBC Sounds and RSS for listeners outside the U.K.
December 16, 2023 at 10:18 PM
Lovely write-up in this week’s Radio Times on Mythical Creatures (the show I’m hosting) which starts on Monday Dec 18th on BBC Radio 4 at 1.45pm and runs daily for 10 episodes. It will also be available as a boxset on BBC Sounds and RSS for listeners outside the U.K.
I've been lax in advertising this, but I'm excited to be giving a talk on mermaids tomorrow. If you like merfolk or just mythical creatures and are interested in their uses through time, join us! Ticket holders can also watch a recording afterwards www.thelasttuesdaysociety.org/event/mermai...
December 7, 2023 at 11:27 PM
I've been lax in advertising this, but I'm excited to be giving a talk on mermaids tomorrow. If you like merfolk or just mythical creatures and are interested in their uses through time, join us! Ticket holders can also watch a recording afterwards www.thelasttuesdaysociety.org/event/mermai...
If you love medieval art and history, please consider donating to the Gazeley Church Roof fund. The unique roof with its stunning wooden bosses is under threat from water ingress and must be saved. You can find out more and donate here: gazeleychurch.org/save-our-cei...
October 31, 2023 at 2:37 PM
If you love medieval art and history, please consider donating to the Gazeley Church Roof fund. The unique roof with its stunning wooden bosses is under threat from water ingress and must be saved. You can find out more and donate here: gazeleychurch.org/save-our-cei...
Today the wonderful Glynis Johns is 100! Here she is as one of my favourite screen sirens in a 1948 trade advert for Miranda. It's from my personal mermaid archive and took years of searching to locate. Happy Birthday, dear Glynis! You rocked that dunlop tail and utterly beguiled younger me... 😍
October 5, 2023 at 1:45 PM
Today the wonderful Glynis Johns is 100! Here she is as one of my favourite screen sirens in a 1948 trade advert for Miranda. It's from my personal mermaid archive and took years of searching to locate. Happy Birthday, dear Glynis! You rocked that dunlop tail and utterly beguiled younger me... 😍
Little taste of my recent work on mermaids for Merseyside Maritime Museum: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/merm...
Are there mermaids in the Mersey?
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk
September 18, 2023 at 1:20 PM
Little taste of my recent work on mermaids for Merseyside Maritime Museum: www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/stories/merm...
Taking the plunge into the blue...
September 18, 2023 at 12:54 PM
Taking the plunge into the blue...