Malcolm Sinclair 💀✍️
@historymalc.bsky.social
Books & Writing. Co-author of Churches of Salisbury & District, June 2025. Once led mental health & addiction services - still cares about social justice. #kidneycancer
www.Malcolm-Sinclair.com
www.Malcolm-Sinclair.com
Thoroughly enjoyed giving last night’s sold out Sarum Chronicle annual lecture on ‘We’re All Doomed - art of the Last Judgement.’
Social, art & religious history combined. Plenty of Dooms & paintings, especially 15th C Bosch, Memling, Van Eyck.
Dad’s Army & Dr Who too!
@salisburymuseum.bsky.social
Social, art & religious history combined. Plenty of Dooms & paintings, especially 15th C Bosch, Memling, Van Eyck.
Dad’s Army & Dr Who too!
@salisburymuseum.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Thoroughly enjoyed giving last night’s sold out Sarum Chronicle annual lecture on ‘We’re All Doomed - art of the Last Judgement.’
Social, art & religious history combined. Plenty of Dooms & paintings, especially 15th C Bosch, Memling, Van Eyck.
Dad’s Army & Dr Who too!
@salisburymuseum.bsky.social
Social, art & religious history combined. Plenty of Dooms & paintings, especially 15th C Bosch, Memling, Van Eyck.
Dad’s Army & Dr Who too!
@salisburymuseum.bsky.social
Had the whole of St Thomas’s in Salisbury to myself this morning, after a visit to @salisburymuseum.bsky.social ahead of my talk there next Thursday 13th Nov for the Sarum Chronicle annual lecture entitled “We’re All Doomed”. And the best doom in England is … 😊
November 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Had the whole of St Thomas’s in Salisbury to myself this morning, after a visit to @salisburymuseum.bsky.social ahead of my talk there next Thursday 13th Nov for the Sarum Chronicle annual lecture entitled “We’re All Doomed”. And the best doom in England is … 😊
Parking attendant today at my third talk of the week, this one at Dauntsey under the glorious Doom there. Previous talks in Malmesbury for the museum on the Reformation and then on Last Judgement Art. Similar talk planned in November for Sarum Chronicle annual lecture.
We’re DOOMED!
We’re DOOMED!
September 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Parking attendant today at my third talk of the week, this one at Dauntsey under the glorious Doom there. Previous talks in Malmesbury for the museum on the Reformation and then on Last Judgement Art. Similar talk planned in November for Sarum Chronicle annual lecture.
We’re DOOMED!
We’re DOOMED!
Officially a published author.
Now wrestling with writing a novel 😊
Photo from last week’s book launch in Salisbury.
Now wrestling with writing a novel 😊
Photo from last week’s book launch in Salisbury.
June 20, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Officially a published author.
Now wrestling with writing a novel 😊
Photo from last week’s book launch in Salisbury.
Now wrestling with writing a novel 😊
Photo from last week’s book launch in Salisbury.
A few of my slides from last night’s book launch of Salisbury & District Churches.
June 13, 2025 at 8:59 AM
A few of my slides from last night’s book launch of Salisbury & District Churches.
Churches of Salisbury & District was launched last night at Salisbury Methodist Church to a large audience sitting under this magnificent floor to ceiling Creation Embroidery. The evening went very well. Thanks to the many people who attended and the glowing feedback we received.
June 13, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Churches of Salisbury & District was launched last night at Salisbury Methodist Church to a large audience sitting under this magnificent floor to ceiling Creation Embroidery. The evening went very well. Thanks to the many people who attended and the glowing feedback we received.
Out to lunch, again, with my co-authors of Churches of Salisbury & District, planning tomorrow evening’s launch in Salisbury to around 100 people.
Early bird prices end soon and then the RRP in shops and online sales will be £20 softback, £25 hardback.
Early bird prices end soon and then the RRP in shops and online sales will be £20 softback, £25 hardback.
June 11, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Out to lunch, again, with my co-authors of Churches of Salisbury & District, planning tomorrow evening’s launch in Salisbury to around 100 people.
Early bird prices end soon and then the RRP in shops and online sales will be £20 softback, £25 hardback.
Early bird prices end soon and then the RRP in shops and online sales will be £20 softback, £25 hardback.
Out in Marlborough for birthday lunch. Now back home with one eye on football and other on presentation for Salisbury & District Churches book launch on Thursday - how can I discuss 65 churches in just over 10 minutes? 😳
June 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Out in Marlborough for birthday lunch. Now back home with one eye on football and other on presentation for Salisbury & District Churches book launch on Thursday - how can I discuss 65 churches in just over 10 minutes? 😳
Piling ‘em high ahead of launch this week. 120 copies already sold and paid for at earlybird price of £15 softback & £20 hardback. Post launch price £20/£25.
Churches of Salisbury & District. 264 pages: 65 churches.
Launch is at Salisbury Methodist Church 6.30. 12th June.
Churches of Salisbury & District. 264 pages: 65 churches.
Launch is at Salisbury Methodist Church 6.30. 12th June.
June 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Piling ‘em high ahead of launch this week. 120 copies already sold and paid for at earlybird price of £15 softback & £20 hardback. Post launch price £20/£25.
Churches of Salisbury & District. 264 pages: 65 churches.
Launch is at Salisbury Methodist Church 6.30. 12th June.
Churches of Salisbury & District. 264 pages: 65 churches.
Launch is at Salisbury Methodist Church 6.30. 12th June.
First copies of the book have arrived. Hardback and softback. 750 more to follow in a couple of weeks. Rather fine though I say so myself 😊
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May 22, 2025 at 6:55 PM
First copies of the book have arrived. Hardback and softback. 750 more to follow in a couple of weeks. Rather fine though I say so myself 😊
sarumchronicle.wordpress.com/churches/
sarumchronicle.wordpress.com/churches/
My favourite modern window in all of the Salisbury churches in the new book, which I have popped in to see a couple of times recently whilst delivering order forms to churches - Tom Denny’s magnificent pastoral scenes in Middle Woodford #Wiltshire #StainedGlassSunday
May 18, 2025 at 9:08 AM
My favourite modern window in all of the Salisbury churches in the new book, which I have popped in to see a couple of times recently whilst delivering order forms to churches - Tom Denny’s magnificent pastoral scenes in Middle Woodford #Wiltshire #StainedGlassSunday
First sight of proofs for Churches of Salisbury & District book - only looseleaf pages but looks and feels good. Earlybird prices extended into early June - order via this link for posted copies or pick up at 12 June launch.
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sarumchronicle.wordpress.com/churches/
May 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
First sight of proofs for Churches of Salisbury & District book - only looseleaf pages but looks and feels good. Earlybird prices extended into early June - order via this link for posted copies or pick up at 12 June launch.
sarumchronicle.wordpress.com/churches/
sarumchronicle.wordpress.com/churches/
Another day of leaflet distribution for early bird prices for the Salisbury & District Churches book. Starting at the delicious St Mary’s at Breamore in Hampshire. Look hard and you can see Saxon traces here.
May 13, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Another day of leaflet distribution for early bird prices for the Salisbury & District Churches book. Starting at the delicious St Mary’s at Breamore in Hampshire. Look hard and you can see Saxon traces here.
Mostly taking a break from Salisbury Churches book promotion this week (though contact me if you want a copy at early bird discount), today I popped into Bristol Cathedral for this view looking down into
the Berkeley Chapel for #TraceryTuesday
the Berkeley Chapel for #TraceryTuesday
May 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Mostly taking a break from Salisbury Churches book promotion this week (though contact me if you want a copy at early bird discount), today I popped into Bristol Cathedral for this view looking down into
the Berkeley Chapel for #TraceryTuesday
the Berkeley Chapel for #TraceryTuesday
Visited 8 churches today with leaflets for the Sarum Chronicle published Salisbury Churches book at an early bird discount.
In the last church I was asked ‘what are you writing next?’
Good question 🤔
In the last church I was asked ‘what are you writing next?’
Good question 🤔
April 21, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Visited 8 churches today with leaflets for the Sarum Chronicle published Salisbury Churches book at an early bird discount.
In the last church I was asked ‘what are you writing next?’
Good question 🤔
In the last church I was asked ‘what are you writing next?’
Good question 🤔
A vibrant Tree of Life from
1996 by Andrew Taylor in St John’s, East Grimstead, #Wiltshire which is Church number 59 in the forthcoming Churches of Salisbury & District out June 2025.
Happy Easter.
#StainedGlassSunday
1996 by Andrew Taylor in St John’s, East Grimstead, #Wiltshire which is Church number 59 in the forthcoming Churches of Salisbury & District out June 2025.
Happy Easter.
#StainedGlassSunday
April 20, 2025 at 7:02 AM
A vibrant Tree of Life from
1996 by Andrew Taylor in St John’s, East Grimstead, #Wiltshire which is Church number 59 in the forthcoming Churches of Salisbury & District out June 2025.
Happy Easter.
#StainedGlassSunday
1996 by Andrew Taylor in St John’s, East Grimstead, #Wiltshire which is Church number 59 in the forthcoming Churches of Salisbury & District out June 2025.
Happy Easter.
#StainedGlassSunday
Strange mix of experiences today when leaving leaflets for the discounted early bird price for the Salisbury Churches book. Wardens and visitors snatched them from my hands with great interest, but in 2 churches there was great fear for their future. Will they last?
April 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Strange mix of experiences today when leaving leaflets for the discounted early bird price for the Salisbury Churches book. Wardens and visitors snatched them from my hands with great interest, but in 2 churches there was great fear for their future. Will they last?
Countdown to Churches of Salisbury & District, out June 2025, 264 pages, 65 churches + essays, maps & guide to visiting churches. Reduced price if ordered pre publication.
Church no. 63: St Mary’s, West Dean. Another lovely Frederick Pownhall church, with apse.
#SteepleSaturday
Church no. 63: St Mary’s, West Dean. Another lovely Frederick Pownhall church, with apse.
#SteepleSaturday
April 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Countdown to Churches of Salisbury & District, out June 2025, 264 pages, 65 churches + essays, maps & guide to visiting churches. Reduced price if ordered pre publication.
Church no. 63: St Mary’s, West Dean. Another lovely Frederick Pownhall church, with apse.
#SteepleSaturday
Church no. 63: St Mary’s, West Dean. Another lovely Frederick Pownhall church, with apse.
#SteepleSaturday
If only I always had the patience of this heron, today on the Kennet & Avon canal.
April 19, 2025 at 12:05 PM
If only I always had the patience of this heron, today on the Kennet & Avon canal.
And he really wants mine 🙂
April 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
And he really wants mine 🙂
Daily countdown to Churches of Salisbury & District, out June 2025, 264 pages, 65 churches + essays, maps & guide to visiting churches.
Church no. 64: Holy Trinity, East Grimstead. Lovely little 1857 church by Frederick Pownhall, with a #GoodFriday Alfred Bell #stainedglass
Church no. 64: Holy Trinity, East Grimstead. Lovely little 1857 church by Frederick Pownhall, with a #GoodFriday Alfred Bell #stainedglass
April 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Daily countdown to Churches of Salisbury & District, out June 2025, 264 pages, 65 churches + essays, maps & guide to visiting churches.
Church no. 64: Holy Trinity, East Grimstead. Lovely little 1857 church by Frederick Pownhall, with a #GoodFriday Alfred Bell #stainedglass
Church no. 64: Holy Trinity, East Grimstead. Lovely little 1857 church by Frederick Pownhall, with a #GoodFriday Alfred Bell #stainedglass
Daily countdown (if I can keep it up!) to Churches of Salisbury & District, out June 2025, 262 pages, 65 churches + essays, maps & guide to visiting churches.
Church no. 65: Old St Mary, West Dean, aka Borbach Chantry. Redundant 14th C chapel, with big monuments!
📸 R Bexon.
Church no. 65: Old St Mary, West Dean, aka Borbach Chantry. Redundant 14th C chapel, with big monuments!
📸 R Bexon.
April 17, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Daily countdown (if I can keep it up!) to Churches of Salisbury & District, out June 2025, 262 pages, 65 churches + essays, maps & guide to visiting churches.
Church no. 65: Old St Mary, West Dean, aka Borbach Chantry. Redundant 14th C chapel, with big monuments!
📸 R Bexon.
Church no. 65: Old St Mary, West Dean, aka Borbach Chantry. Redundant 14th C chapel, with big monuments!
📸 R Bexon.
Not sure these photos quite work 😂 - delivering leaflets offering pre publication purchase of the book to some of the churches featured in it today. 6 down, 59 to go - it’s gonna be a busy week!
April 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Not sure these photos quite work 😂 - delivering leaflets offering pre publication purchase of the book to some of the churches featured in it today. 6 down, 59 to go - it’s gonna be a busy week!
As a break from church book promoting this week I colourised these photos of 4 generations of dad’s maternal line, born 1915, 1891, 1868, 1842, in Edinburgh, Inverness, Portsmouth & Dublin. Colour brings them so much more to life.
April 16, 2025 at 8:08 PM
As a break from church book promoting this week I colourised these photos of 4 generations of dad’s maternal line, born 1915, 1891, 1868, 1842, in Edinburgh, Inverness, Portsmouth & Dublin. Colour brings them so much more to life.
Out June 2025. More info coming soon.
Evening Launch in Salisbury 12.6.25.
Evening Launch in Salisbury 12.6.25.
March 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Out June 2025. More info coming soon.
Evening Launch in Salisbury 12.6.25.
Evening Launch in Salisbury 12.6.25.