Chloë R McKenzie
@chloermckenzie.bsky.social
Assistant Prof. in Medieval History @northeasternu.bsky.social (NU London) | Visiting Fellow at CMRC @unisouthampton.bsky.social | Book on Ladies of the Garter
A great day at the UK National Archives, Kew, for the Pipe Roll Society AGM and Council. It’s such an honour to serve on this society, which does so much to facilitate medieval research and accessibility to original documents.
Check out PRS work and consider becoming a member! piperollsociety.co.uk
Check out PRS work and consider becoming a member! piperollsociety.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A great day at the UK National Archives, Kew, for the Pipe Roll Society AGM and Council. It’s such an honour to serve on this society, which does so much to facilitate medieval research and accessibility to original documents.
Check out PRS work and consider becoming a member! piperollsociety.co.uk
Check out PRS work and consider becoming a member! piperollsociety.co.uk
Poppies pouring in through Traitors’ Gate, beneath St Thomas’s Tower, at sunset 🌅
We also met Poppy, one of the Tower’s resident ravens, named for the original 2014 installation. I had met Poppy once before, in February during a visit with students, but it was nice to be formally introduced 🐦⬛
We also met Poppy, one of the Tower’s resident ravens, named for the original 2014 installation. I had met Poppy once before, in February during a visit with students, but it was nice to be formally introduced 🐦⬛
June 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Poppies pouring in through Traitors’ Gate, beneath St Thomas’s Tower, at sunset 🌅
We also met Poppy, one of the Tower’s resident ravens, named for the original 2014 installation. I had met Poppy once before, in February during a visit with students, but it was nice to be formally introduced 🐦⬛
We also met Poppy, one of the Tower’s resident ravens, named for the original 2014 installation. I had met Poppy once before, in February during a visit with students, but it was nice to be formally introduced 🐦⬛
An evening with lovely people at the Tower of London. Endless thanks to @ravenology.bsky.social for hosting, showing us round and telling the best tales, and to @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social for bringing us all together.
@euanroger.bsky.social
@tealcartoons.bsky.social
@katewilliamsme.bsky.social
@euanroger.bsky.social
@tealcartoons.bsky.social
@katewilliamsme.bsky.social
June 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM
An evening with lovely people at the Tower of London. Endless thanks to @ravenology.bsky.social for hosting, showing us round and telling the best tales, and to @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social for bringing us all together.
@euanroger.bsky.social
@tealcartoons.bsky.social
@katewilliamsme.bsky.social
@euanroger.bsky.social
@tealcartoons.bsky.social
@katewilliamsme.bsky.social
An incredible night at the Tower of London, hosted by the wonderful @ravenology.bsky.social 🐦⬛
I’ve never seen the Tower like this: peaceful, dusky light. We saw the ancient Key Ceremony, then spent the night at Yeoman Warder’s pub, The Keys. Thanks
@drlindseyfitz.bsky.social for organising! 🏰 🍻
I’ve never seen the Tower like this: peaceful, dusky light. We saw the ancient Key Ceremony, then spent the night at Yeoman Warder’s pub, The Keys. Thanks
@drlindseyfitz.bsky.social for organising! 🏰 🍻
June 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
An incredible night at the Tower of London, hosted by the wonderful @ravenology.bsky.social 🐦⬛
I’ve never seen the Tower like this: peaceful, dusky light. We saw the ancient Key Ceremony, then spent the night at Yeoman Warder’s pub, The Keys. Thanks
@drlindseyfitz.bsky.social for organising! 🏰 🍻
I’ve never seen the Tower like this: peaceful, dusky light. We saw the ancient Key Ceremony, then spent the night at Yeoman Warder’s pub, The Keys. Thanks
@drlindseyfitz.bsky.social for organising! 🏰 🍻
Watch the ever-engaging @helencarr.bsky.social explore the reign of Edward II, addressing the question: was he England’s worst king? From @history-hit.bsky.social, featuring Paul Dryburgh, Kathryn Warner and yours truly, at some fav medieval locations. www.historyhit.com/edward-ii-en...
May 31, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Watch the ever-engaging @helencarr.bsky.social explore the reign of Edward II, addressing the question: was he England’s worst king? From @history-hit.bsky.social, featuring Paul Dryburgh, Kathryn Warner and yours truly, at some fav medieval locations. www.historyhit.com/edward-ii-en...
Another fantastic day with the #ProjectingMajesty team. This time at the National Archives, examining fourteenth century Great Wardrobe Accounts.
I’d meant to take lots of photos of the team and the documents, but I was too engrossed in the accounts and discussions about Richard II’s clothes!
I’d meant to take lots of photos of the team and the documents, but I was too engrossed in the accounts and discussions about Richard II’s clothes!
May 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Another fantastic day with the #ProjectingMajesty team. This time at the National Archives, examining fourteenth century Great Wardrobe Accounts.
I’d meant to take lots of photos of the team and the documents, but I was too engrossed in the accounts and discussions about Richard II’s clothes!
I’d meant to take lots of photos of the team and the documents, but I was too engrossed in the accounts and discussions about Richard II’s clothes!
Success in academia often has more to do with luck, patronage and the job market than “hard work”.
Good academics acknowledge this.
I worked hard, but I was in the right place at the right time on occasion. Historians far more talented than I have fallen between the cracks.
Good academics acknowledge this.
I worked hard, but I was in the right place at the right time on occasion. Historians far more talented than I have fallen between the cracks.
May 21, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Success in academia often has more to do with luck, patronage and the job market than “hard work”.
Good academics acknowledge this.
I worked hard, but I was in the right place at the right time on occasion. Historians far more talented than I have fallen between the cracks.
Good academics acknowledge this.
I worked hard, but I was in the right place at the right time on occasion. Historians far more talented than I have fallen between the cracks.
A fab opportunity for #MedievalHistory students interested in the Medieval March and the Mortimer family. The Mortimer History Society have opened applications for their 2025 Student Bursary: 2 awards of £1,000!
Check out the application here: mortimerhistorysociety.org.uk/society/burs...
Check out the application here: mortimerhistorysociety.org.uk/society/burs...
May 19, 2025 at 8:49 PM
A fab opportunity for #MedievalHistory students interested in the Medieval March and the Mortimer family. The Mortimer History Society have opened applications for their 2025 Student Bursary: 2 awards of £1,000!
Check out the application here: mortimerhistorysociety.org.uk/society/burs...
Check out the application here: mortimerhistorysociety.org.uk/society/burs...
Two paintings; two mysteries.
Who painted them? When? Where did they originally hang/stand? Have they been tampered with? Did Richard II have a beard? Why 11 angels? Perhaps the biggest mystery of all: WHY 10 MUSHROOMS? 🍄
We will attempt to answer all these questions and more! #ProjectingMajesty
Who painted them? When? Where did they originally hang/stand? Have they been tampered with? Did Richard II have a beard? Why 11 angels? Perhaps the biggest mystery of all: WHY 10 MUSHROOMS? 🍄
We will attempt to answer all these questions and more! #ProjectingMajesty
May 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Two paintings; two mysteries.
Who painted them? When? Where did they originally hang/stand? Have they been tampered with? Did Richard II have a beard? Why 11 angels? Perhaps the biggest mystery of all: WHY 10 MUSHROOMS? 🍄
We will attempt to answer all these questions and more! #ProjectingMajesty
Who painted them? When? Where did they originally hang/stand? Have they been tampered with? Did Richard II have a beard? Why 11 angels? Perhaps the biggest mystery of all: WHY 10 MUSHROOMS? 🍄
We will attempt to answer all these questions and more! #ProjectingMajesty
What a day! The #ProjectingMajesty Team @northeasternu.bsky.social (NU - London) visited @westminsterabbey.bsky.social and The National Gallery to view the portraits of Richard II. It was fascinating to consider the Westminster portrait and Wilton Diptych together as an interdisciplinary team.
May 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
What a day! The #ProjectingMajesty Team @northeasternu.bsky.social (NU - London) visited @westminsterabbey.bsky.social and The National Gallery to view the portraits of Richard II. It was fascinating to consider the Westminster portrait and Wilton Diptych together as an interdisciplinary team.
Delighted to share that Pasold have awarded me a research activity grant to fund the next stage of my research on the Great Wardrobe Accounts. I can’t wait to explore some wonderful textile and dress content in these documents.
Thanks @pasoldresearchfund.bsky.social (now on Bluesky - follow them!)
Thanks @pasoldresearchfund.bsky.social (now on Bluesky - follow them!)
May 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Delighted to share that Pasold have awarded me a research activity grant to fund the next stage of my research on the Great Wardrobe Accounts. I can’t wait to explore some wonderful textile and dress content in these documents.
Thanks @pasoldresearchfund.bsky.social (now on Bluesky - follow them!)
Thanks @pasoldresearchfund.bsky.social (now on Bluesky - follow them!)
In 2008 this incredible medieval wallpainting of St George slaying the Dragon was discovered at St Cadoc’s church, Llancarfan, Wales. Likely 15th century, the vivid mural was painstakingly uncovered from under c20 layers of lime wash in 2013.
#WallsonWednesday #medievalwallpainting #StGeorge
#WallsonWednesday #medievalwallpainting #StGeorge
May 14, 2025 at 7:48 AM
In 2008 this incredible medieval wallpainting of St George slaying the Dragon was discovered at St Cadoc’s church, Llancarfan, Wales. Likely 15th century, the vivid mural was painstakingly uncovered from under c20 layers of lime wash in 2013.
#WallsonWednesday #medievalwallpainting #StGeorge
#WallsonWednesday #medievalwallpainting #StGeorge
Feeling excited for @lusignanmermaid.bsky.social in Chicago ahead of Medieval Congress at Kalamazoo and remembering our fabulous trip 6 years ago! Here we are visiting Cloud Gate (aka the Bean) in May 2019.
Missing my best conference buddy and wishing her a wonderful K’zoo!
Missing my best conference buddy and wishing her a wonderful K’zoo!
May 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Feeling excited for @lusignanmermaid.bsky.social in Chicago ahead of Medieval Congress at Kalamazoo and remembering our fabulous trip 6 years ago! Here we are visiting Cloud Gate (aka the Bean) in May 2019.
Missing my best conference buddy and wishing her a wonderful K’zoo!
Missing my best conference buddy and wishing her a wonderful K’zoo!
Absolutely! I was confused as to why a Benedictine Priory looked like a fortification, although in a tough to defend location!
May 7, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Absolutely! I was confused as to why a Benedictine Priory looked like a fortification, although in a tough to defend location!
Inspired by @barbdrummond.bsky.social #TilesOnTuesday post yday, here are two of my favourite photos from the interior of Ewenny Priory.
The light inside this building is incredible. I could instantly see why Turner painted it during his 1795 visit to S Wales.
Look at those columns and arches!
The light inside this building is incredible. I could instantly see why Turner painted it during his 1795 visit to S Wales.
Look at those columns and arches!
May 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Inspired by @barbdrummond.bsky.social #TilesOnTuesday post yday, here are two of my favourite photos from the interior of Ewenny Priory.
The light inside this building is incredible. I could instantly see why Turner painted it during his 1795 visit to S Wales.
Look at those columns and arches!
The light inside this building is incredible. I could instantly see why Turner painted it during his 1795 visit to S Wales.
Look at those columns and arches!
Deep in conversation about Isabella of France with @helencarr.bsky.social 👑❤️
I had a blast filming for @history-hit.bsky.social last week. Can’t wait to see the finished show
I had a blast filming for @history-hit.bsky.social last week. Can’t wait to see the finished show
May 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Deep in conversation about Isabella of France with @helencarr.bsky.social 👑❤️
I had a blast filming for @history-hit.bsky.social last week. Can’t wait to see the finished show
I had a blast filming for @history-hit.bsky.social last week. Can’t wait to see the finished show
Sumer is icumen in
lhude sing cuccu
Groweþ sed
And bloweþ med
And springþ þe wde nu
Sing cuccu
Image: BL Harley MS 978 - the oldest surviving version of a 13th century Middle English song about the start of summer, found at Reading Abbey.
lhude sing cuccu
Groweþ sed
And bloweþ med
And springþ þe wde nu
Sing cuccu
Image: BL Harley MS 978 - the oldest surviving version of a 13th century Middle English song about the start of summer, found at Reading Abbey.
May 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Sumer is icumen in
lhude sing cuccu
Groweþ sed
And bloweþ med
And springþ þe wde nu
Sing cuccu
Image: BL Harley MS 978 - the oldest surviving version of a 13th century Middle English song about the start of summer, found at Reading Abbey.
lhude sing cuccu
Groweþ sed
And bloweþ med
And springþ þe wde nu
Sing cuccu
Image: BL Harley MS 978 - the oldest surviving version of a 13th century Middle English song about the start of summer, found at Reading Abbey.
Just because you’re paranoid, doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you #RenaissanceHorses 🐴
May 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Just because you’re paranoid, doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you #RenaissanceHorses 🐴
I had such a wonderful time at St Bart’s yesterday - the best time talking Isabella of France with @helencarr.bsky.social. It truly did not feel like work!
April 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I had such a wonderful time at St Bart’s yesterday - the best time talking Isabella of France with @helencarr.bsky.social. It truly did not feel like work!
Very excited to be at the church of St Bartholomew the Great today!
I haven’t been here in over 2 years, when I came with @deegonz92.bsky.social to see a fabulous #Medieval Mummers play at Christmas 2022.
I haven’t been here in over 2 years, when I came with @deegonz92.bsky.social to see a fabulous #Medieval Mummers play at Christmas 2022.
April 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Very excited to be at the church of St Bartholomew the Great today!
I haven’t been here in over 2 years, when I came with @deegonz92.bsky.social to see a fabulous #Medieval Mummers play at Christmas 2022.
I haven’t been here in over 2 years, when I came with @deegonz92.bsky.social to see a fabulous #Medieval Mummers play at Christmas 2022.
There are also around 200 black plaques around the city, marking the homes of those who perished. This one is a stone’s throw from my house and commemorates Edward Stroud, a steward abroad the Titanic.
A city councillor funded the project back in 2018:
www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/1580997...
A city councillor funded the project back in 2018:
www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/1580997...
April 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
There are also around 200 black plaques around the city, marking the homes of those who perished. This one is a stone’s throw from my house and commemorates Edward Stroud, a steward abroad the Titanic.
A city councillor funded the project back in 2018:
www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/1580997...
A city councillor funded the project back in 2018:
www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/1580997...
There are sadly a great many. Here’s one example: the grave of William Alfred Jeffery who died on the disaster aged 28: 113 years ago today. You can see the blue stake at the top.
His parents erected this tribute.
The graves are now maintained by the Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery.
His parents erected this tribute.
The graves are now maintained by the Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery.
April 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
There are sadly a great many. Here’s one example: the grave of William Alfred Jeffery who died on the disaster aged 28: 113 years ago today. You can see the blue stake at the top.
His parents erected this tribute.
The graves are now maintained by the Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery.
His parents erected this tribute.
The graves are now maintained by the Friends of Southampton Old Cemetery.
I am delighted to share that NU - London have offered funding to support an interdisciplinary project-Projecting Majesty: Dress, Display and Devotion in the Later Middle Ages-led by myself and amazing colleagues in Art History and English.
Watch this space for updates on this exciting collaboration
Watch this space for updates on this exciting collaboration
April 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
I am delighted to share that NU - London have offered funding to support an interdisciplinary project-Projecting Majesty: Dress, Display and Devotion in the Later Middle Ages-led by myself and amazing colleagues in Art History and English.
Watch this space for updates on this exciting collaboration
Watch this space for updates on this exciting collaboration
So great to see @waterstones.bsky.social Winchester recommending this fantastic book by @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social! They aren’t wrong - this book is “meticulously researched” 🙌🏻
March 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM
So great to see @waterstones.bsky.social Winchester recommending this fantastic book by @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social! They aren’t wrong - this book is “meticulously researched” 🙌🏻