Paul Webster 🌈
@webstermedieval.bsky.social
Medieval historian (esp. kingship, religion, saints, King John & Thomas Becket). Mature students & lifelong learning. Carer. Occasional gardener. He/him. 🌈 Ace, Genderfluid
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I doubt I will ever see a more inspired bit of upcycling.
January 18, 2026 at 8:55 AM
I doubt I will ever see a more inspired bit of upcycling.
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Llongyfarchiadau! / Congratulations!
We attended a ‘Let’s Interpret’ award ceremony to present our students with certificates. Congratulations to everyone! It is wonderful to hear how students are using their new interpreting skills in their careers and helping in the community.
We attended a ‘Let’s Interpret’ award ceremony to present our students with certificates. Congratulations to everyone! It is wonderful to hear how students are using their new interpreting skills in their careers and helping in the community.
January 16, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Llongyfarchiadau! / Congratulations!
We attended a ‘Let’s Interpret’ award ceremony to present our students with certificates. Congratulations to everyone! It is wonderful to hear how students are using their new interpreting skills in their careers and helping in the community.
We attended a ‘Let’s Interpret’ award ceremony to present our students with certificates. Congratulations to everyone! It is wonderful to hear how students are using their new interpreting skills in their careers and helping in the community.
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Our next Exploring the Past public lecture is taking place soon. This fascinating and free talk will be online.
Title: The Trickster: From Oral History to Literature to Screen
Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026
Time: 19:00
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/the-tri... @webstermedieval.bsky.social
Title: The Trickster: From Oral History to Literature to Screen
Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026
Time: 19:00
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/the-tri... @webstermedieval.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 10:17 AM
Our next Exploring the Past public lecture is taking place soon. This fascinating and free talk will be online.
Title: The Trickster: From Oral History to Literature to Screen
Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026
Time: 19:00
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/the-tri... @webstermedieval.bsky.social
Title: The Trickster: From Oral History to Literature to Screen
Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026
Time: 19:00
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/the-tri... @webstermedieval.bsky.social
I'll take hopeful. Long may the year continue to be so.
January 1, 2026 at 9:21 PM
I'll take hopeful. Long may the year continue to be so.
A fiery sunset to see out the year. 🌇
December 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A fiery sunset to see out the year. 🌇
The joys of train travel.
December 29, 2025 at 9:48 AM
The joys of train travel.
Beautiful Christmas Day light in the garden.
December 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Beautiful Christmas Day light in the garden.
Christmas tree and cards now up! 🎄☺️
December 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Christmas tree and cards now up! 🎄☺️
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'Tis the season for some festive science songs.
If you've ever wanted to hear someone sing about a dimunitive tyranosaur then now is your chance
If you've ever wanted to hear someone sing about a dimunitive tyranosaur then now is your chance
December 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
'Tis the season for some festive science songs.
If you've ever wanted to hear someone sing about a dimunitive tyranosaur then now is your chance
If you've ever wanted to hear someone sing about a dimunitive tyranosaur then now is your chance
It's very nice, but I'm not sure Camelias should be flowering this early.
December 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
It's very nice, but I'm not sure Camelias should be flowering this early.
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Our next Exploring the Past lecture takes place tomorrow. Book your place now! It is free and online.
10.12.25 19:00
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/the-eas...
@webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
10.12.25 19:00
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/the-eas...
@webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
events.cardiff.ac.uk
December 9, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Our next Exploring the Past lecture takes place tomorrow. Book your place now! It is free and online.
10.12.25 19:00
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/the-eas...
@webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
10.12.25 19:00
events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/the-eas...
@webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
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Cynhelir ein darlith Archwilio'r Gorffennol nesaf yfory. Cadwch eich lle nawr! Mae'n rhad ac am ddim ac ar-lein.
10.12.25. 19:00
events.cardiff.ac.uk/cy/view/cwmn...
@webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
10.12.25. 19:00
events.cardiff.ac.uk/cy/view/cwmn...
@webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
events.cardiff.ac.uk
December 9, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Cynhelir ein darlith Archwilio'r Gorffennol nesaf yfory. Cadwch eich lle nawr! Mae'n rhad ac am ddim ac ar-lein.
10.12.25. 19:00
events.cardiff.ac.uk/cy/view/cwmn...
@webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
10.12.25. 19:00
events.cardiff.ac.uk/cy/view/cwmn...
@webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
Celebrating the life of Eileen Younghusband and the reprint by CandyJar Books of her autobiography, Not an Ordinary Life, at @learncardiff.bsky.social @dysgucdydd.bsky.social this evening.
November 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Celebrating the life of Eileen Younghusband and the reprint by CandyJar Books of her autobiography, Not an Ordinary Life, at @learncardiff.bsky.social @dysgucdydd.bsky.social this evening.
Celebrating the life of Eileen Younghusband and the reprint of her autobiography, Not an Ordinary Life, at @learncardiff.bsky.social @dysgucdydd.bsky.social this evening.
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Celebrating the life of Eileen Younghusband and the reprint of her autobiography, Not an Ordinary Life, at @learncardiff.bsky.social @dysgucdydd.bsky.social this evening.
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One of the things I'm most proud of! I founded the Pathway in 2010, designed & inspired by my lived experiences as a mature student, it has progressed over 80 non-traditional students onto degrees @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social - largely thanks to inspiring co-ordinator @webstermedieval.bsky.social ✊️
15 Years!
This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Exploring the Past Pathway. The Pathway was the 1st at Cardiff University & paved the way for more. A big thank you to Dr Dave Wyatt & Dr Paul Webster for being Champions for many years. @webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Exploring the Past Pathway. The Pathway was the 1st at Cardiff University & paved the way for more. A big thank you to Dr Dave Wyatt & Dr Paul Webster for being Champions for many years. @webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM
One of the things I'm most proud of! I founded the Pathway in 2010, designed & inspired by my lived experiences as a mature student, it has progressed over 80 non-traditional students onto degrees @cuhistarchrel.bsky.social - largely thanks to inspiring co-ordinator @webstermedieval.bsky.social ✊️
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15 Years!
This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Exploring the Past Pathway. The Pathway was the 1st at Cardiff University & paved the way for more. A big thank you to Dr Dave Wyatt & Dr Paul Webster for being Champions for many years. @webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Exploring the Past Pathway. The Pathway was the 1st at Cardiff University & paved the way for more. A big thank you to Dr Dave Wyatt & Dr Paul Webster for being Champions for many years. @webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
15 Years!
This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Exploring the Past Pathway. The Pathway was the 1st at Cardiff University & paved the way for more. A big thank you to Dr Dave Wyatt & Dr Paul Webster for being Champions for many years. @webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
This year we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Exploring the Past Pathway. The Pathway was the 1st at Cardiff University & paved the way for more. A big thank you to Dr Dave Wyatt & Dr Paul Webster for being Champions for many years. @webstermedieval.bsky.social @sharewyatt.bsky.social
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Our next Exploring the Past lecture takes place tomorrow. Book your place now! It is free and online. @webstermedieval.bsky.social
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bit.ly/4hubwQH
Exploring the Past/Historical Association free lecture, 12 Nov 2025, 7pm
Our next online free lecture takes place on Weds 12 Nov 2025 at 7pm. Please sign up to book a place.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Our next Exploring the Past lecture takes place tomorrow. Book your place now! It is free and online. @webstermedieval.bsky.social
bit.ly/4hubwQH
bit.ly/4hubwQH
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Witch Memorials
Dr Jan Machielsen and Dr Paul Webster write for the Conversation about how campaigns for national witch memorials are gathering pace.
theconversation.com/witch-memori...
Dr Jan Machielsen and Dr Paul Webster write for the Conversation about how campaigns for national witch memorials are gathering pace.
theconversation.com/witch-memori...
Witch memorials are quietly spreading across Europe
As long as we live in a world where people are persecuted for perceived differences, memorialising accused witches will reveal the deadly consequences of ‘othering’.
theconversation.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Witch Memorials
Dr Jan Machielsen and Dr Paul Webster write for the Conversation about how campaigns for national witch memorials are gathering pace.
theconversation.com/witch-memori...
Dr Jan Machielsen and Dr Paul Webster write for the Conversation about how campaigns for national witch memorials are gathering pace.
theconversation.com/witch-memori...
Fiery yet soothing autumn colours on the way to work this morning.
November 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Fiery yet soothing autumn colours on the way to work this morning.
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Inspired by Adrian Henri's poem 'I want to paint' the words and image here are my own.
Offered for #ImageAndVerse
(And safe in the knowledge that @hullsaddler.bsky.social will give me a gentle smile and nod of the head).
Offered for #ImageAndVerse
(And safe in the knowledge that @hullsaddler.bsky.social will give me a gentle smile and nod of the head).
November 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Inspired by Adrian Henri's poem 'I want to paint' the words and image here are my own.
Offered for #ImageAndVerse
(And safe in the knowledge that @hullsaddler.bsky.social will give me a gentle smile and nod of the head).
Offered for #ImageAndVerse
(And safe in the knowledge that @hullsaddler.bsky.social will give me a gentle smile and nod of the head).
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever". In this case, inspired by finding one of the maps from a handout I was given as an undergrad in Simon Keynes' Normans class. Such beautiful maps.
November 2, 2025 at 9:23 AM
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever". In this case, inspired by finding one of the maps from a handout I was given as an undergrad in Simon Keynes' Normans class. Such beautiful maps.
Submitted a chapter yesterday on Thomas Becket between God and King. A bit late and a bit long, but enjoyed writing this one. #medievalsky #medieval
November 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Submitted a chapter yesterday on Thomas Becket between God and King. A bit late and a bit long, but enjoyed writing this one. #medievalsky #medieval
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Great to have a piece in The Conversation about the @witchmapproject.bsky.social I was part of with @janmachielsen.bsky.social and our brilliant student interns Abi and Gabriel. #hextag #earlymodern #skystorians
theconversation.com/witch-memori...
theconversation.com/witch-memori...
Witch memorials are quietly spreading across Europe
As long as we live in a world where people are persecuted for perceived differences, memorialising accused witches will reveal the deadly consequences of ‘othering’.
theconversation.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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Just boosting @webstermedieval.bsky.social 's #medievalsky #earlymodern post on 🎃👻🕸️ Halloween.
If you're interested in witchy #hextag stuff, then our article and the blog posts by our @witchmapproject.bsky.social interns are an excellent starting point. 😊
If you're interested in witchy #hextag stuff, then our article and the blog posts by our @witchmapproject.bsky.social interns are an excellent starting point. 😊
Great to have a piece in The Conversation about the @witchmapproject.bsky.social I was part of with @janmachielsen.bsky.social and our brilliant student interns Abi and Gabriel. #hextag #earlymodern #skystorians
theconversation.com/witch-memori...
theconversation.com/witch-memori...
Witch memorials are quietly spreading across Europe
As long as we live in a world where people are persecuted for perceived differences, memorialising accused witches will reveal the deadly consequences of ‘othering’.
theconversation.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Just boosting @webstermedieval.bsky.social 's #medievalsky #earlymodern post on 🎃👻🕸️ Halloween.
If you're interested in witchy #hextag stuff, then our article and the blog posts by our @witchmapproject.bsky.social interns are an excellent starting point. 😊
If you're interested in witchy #hextag stuff, then our article and the blog posts by our @witchmapproject.bsky.social interns are an excellent starting point. 😊
Great to have a piece in The Conversation about the @witchmapproject.bsky.social I was part of with @janmachielsen.bsky.social and our brilliant student interns Abi and Gabriel. #hextag #earlymodern #skystorians
theconversation.com/witch-memori...
theconversation.com/witch-memori...
Witch memorials are quietly spreading across Europe
As long as we live in a world where people are persecuted for perceived differences, memorialising accused witches will reveal the deadly consequences of ‘othering’.
theconversation.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Great to have a piece in The Conversation about the @witchmapproject.bsky.social I was part of with @janmachielsen.bsky.social and our brilliant student interns Abi and Gabriel. #hextag #earlymodern #skystorians
theconversation.com/witch-memori...
theconversation.com/witch-memori...