Emily Crouch
@historypomegranate.bsky.social
Historian and writer. Specialising in Early Modern England and France. Bibliophile and proud mum to a doxie
Fascinating talk this evening 🤓
October 9, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Fascinating talk this evening 🤓
Diving into the world of 18th century wills 🤓
September 11, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Diving into the world of 18th century wills 🤓
The poppies at the Tower of London
August 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The poppies at the Tower of London
This is The Roper Gate in Canterbury. Once the entrance to Place House. It was once owned by William Roper and Margaret Roper, daughter of Sir Thomas More. Just opposite is St Dunstan’s church, the final resting place of Sir Thomas More’s head.
April 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
This is The Roper Gate in Canterbury. Once the entrance to Place House. It was once owned by William Roper and Margaret Roper, daughter of Sir Thomas More. Just opposite is St Dunstan’s church, the final resting place of Sir Thomas More’s head.
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What was ‘slighting’ a castle? 🏰
Despite their victory, many Parliamentarians feared Royalist uprisings, and so the decision was taken to dismantle, or ‘slight’, many castles across England to ensure they could not be used for military action again.
📷: Michael Molcher
Despite their victory, many Parliamentarians feared Royalist uprisings, and so the decision was taken to dismantle, or ‘slight’, many castles across England to ensure they could not be used for military action again.
📷: Michael Molcher
March 25, 2025 at 8:33 PM
What was ‘slighting’ a castle? 🏰
Despite their victory, many Parliamentarians feared Royalist uprisings, and so the decision was taken to dismantle, or ‘slight’, many castles across England to ensure they could not be used for military action again.
📷: Michael Molcher
Despite their victory, many Parliamentarians feared Royalist uprisings, and so the decision was taken to dismantle, or ‘slight’, many castles across England to ensure they could not be used for military action again.
📷: Michael Molcher
After two quiet weeks in the studying department, I’m back to it. Taking a deep dive into local involvement in the English Civil Wars #englishcivilwars #stuarthistory #KentHistory #Canterbury #historysub #seventeenthcentury
March 24, 2025 at 8:29 PM
After two quiet weeks in the studying department, I’m back to it. Taking a deep dive into local involvement in the English Civil Wars #englishcivilwars #stuarthistory #KentHistory #Canterbury #historysub #seventeenthcentury
Reading about Kent and the Civil Wars this weekend #englishcivilwars
March 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Reading about Kent and the Civil Wars this weekend #englishcivilwars
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Joan, the first Princess Of Wales 1328-1385 known in history as “The Fair Maid Of Kent" #stainedglasssunday
March 16, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Joan, the first Princess Of Wales 1328-1385 known in history as “The Fair Maid Of Kent" #stainedglasssunday
This weekend I have been mostly reading about Kent and the English Civil Wars, also also making the most of this wonderful sunshine!
What have you been reading this weekend?
#seventeenthcentury #historypup #englishcivilwars #localhistory #historyofkent #kenthistory #history
What have you been reading this weekend?
#seventeenthcentury #historypup #englishcivilwars #localhistory #historyofkent #kenthistory #history
March 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM
This weekend I have been mostly reading about Kent and the English Civil Wars, also also making the most of this wonderful sunshine!
What have you been reading this weekend?
#seventeenthcentury #historypup #englishcivilwars #localhistory #historyofkent #kenthistory #history
What have you been reading this weekend?
#seventeenthcentury #historypup #englishcivilwars #localhistory #historyofkent #kenthistory #history
Despite my book buying ban, I’ve bought 6 this week… oops (all history non-fiction)
It's World Book Day 2025!
Do something bookish today, whether it's
1. read a book
2. write a book
3. buy a book or
4. review a book (reviews are good and encourage authors to keep going!).
I may do all 4...
#WorldBookDay2025
Do something bookish today, whether it's
1. read a book
2. write a book
3. buy a book or
4. review a book (reviews are good and encourage authors to keep going!).
I may do all 4...
#WorldBookDay2025
March 6, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Despite my book buying ban, I’ve bought 6 this week… oops (all history non-fiction)
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Not Just the Tudors: @sixteenthcgirl.bsky.social and
@drjoannepaul.bsky.social explore Robert Dudley's life while Dr. Tracey Wedge reveals his extraordinary wardrobe: podfollow.com/not-just-the... #Tudors #Podcast
@drjoannepaul.bsky.social explore Robert Dudley's life while Dr. Tracey Wedge reveals his extraordinary wardrobe: podfollow.com/not-just-the... #Tudors #Podcast
March 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Not Just the Tudors: @sixteenthcgirl.bsky.social and
@drjoannepaul.bsky.social explore Robert Dudley's life while Dr. Tracey Wedge reveals his extraordinary wardrobe: podfollow.com/not-just-the... #Tudors #Podcast
@drjoannepaul.bsky.social explore Robert Dudley's life while Dr. Tracey Wedge reveals his extraordinary wardrobe: podfollow.com/not-just-the... #Tudors #Podcast
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You don't need to say it. The Earl of Dorset knows you're jealous of his shoes.
March 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
You don't need to say it. The Earl of Dorset knows you're jealous of his shoes.
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A stunning day out yesterday at the Bath Fashion Museum stores. They hold an exceptional collection of 17th-century gloves and other embroidered items. You can really follow a shift from metal thread to ribbons and appreciate the meticulous stitches that gave each glove their shape. #earlymodern
February 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
A stunning day out yesterday at the Bath Fashion Museum stores. They hold an exceptional collection of 17th-century gloves and other embroidered items. You can really follow a shift from metal thread to ribbons and appreciate the meticulous stitches that gave each glove their shape. #earlymodern
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How the Royalists failed to surprise the Parliamentarians at Southam!
March 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
How the Royalists failed to surprise the Parliamentarians at Southam!
Faversham’s Court Street has links with two of the Stuart monarchs. Charles II was entertained by Captain John Trowts at his home on Court Street. Trowts was a royalist who had been with Charles during his exile. It was after his appointment as mayor in 1660 that Charles paid him a visit.
March 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Faversham’s Court Street has links with two of the Stuart monarchs. Charles II was entertained by Captain John Trowts at his home on Court Street. Trowts was a royalist who had been with Charles during his exile. It was after his appointment as mayor in 1660 that Charles paid him a visit.
Yesterday, I was able to spend the day taking photos and researching a couple of local places and historical figures. I’m really looking forward to using this material in my upcoming posts
March 1, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Yesterday, I was able to spend the day taking photos and researching a couple of local places and historical figures. I’m really looking forward to using this material in my upcoming posts
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Margaretha de la Faille enframed by scads of gold putti, painted in 1674 by Jan Verkolje (born this day 1650).
March 1, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Margaretha de la Faille enframed by scads of gold putti, painted in 1674 by Jan Verkolje (born this day 1650).
On Tuesday 25th February the statue of Aphra Behn was unveiled outside The Beaney in Canterbury. Known as the first professional woman writer, she was born in Harbledown and grew up in Canterbury before moving to London.
February 28, 2025 at 4:14 PM
On Tuesday 25th February the statue of Aphra Behn was unveiled outside The Beaney in Canterbury. Known as the first professional woman writer, she was born in Harbledown and grew up in Canterbury before moving to London.
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Self Portrait, 1790 by French painter Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun #womensart
February 23, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Self Portrait, 1790 by French painter Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun #womensart
What’s everyone reading this weekend?
I’ve a pile of books I’m halfway through. So I decided I would try to finish London : The Executioner’s City by David Brandon & Alan Brooke.
There was an expo a couple of years ago on the subject which I unfortunately missed, so I bought the book 🤓
I’ve a pile of books I’m halfway through. So I decided I would try to finish London : The Executioner’s City by David Brandon & Alan Brooke.
There was an expo a couple of years ago on the subject which I unfortunately missed, so I bought the book 🤓
February 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
What’s everyone reading this weekend?
I’ve a pile of books I’m halfway through. So I decided I would try to finish London : The Executioner’s City by David Brandon & Alan Brooke.
There was an expo a couple of years ago on the subject which I unfortunately missed, so I bought the book 🤓
I’ve a pile of books I’m halfway through. So I decided I would try to finish London : The Executioner’s City by David Brandon & Alan Brooke.
There was an expo a couple of years ago on the subject which I unfortunately missed, so I bought the book 🤓
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#OTD
23rd February 1525
Start of the Battle of Pavia during the Italian Wars of 1521-1526. The Imperial troops of Emperor Charles V defeated those of King François I of France.
#BattleofPavia #EmperorCharles #KingFrancoisI #Spain #France #ItalianWars #Hapsburg #Valois #History
23rd February 1525
Start of the Battle of Pavia during the Italian Wars of 1521-1526. The Imperial troops of Emperor Charles V defeated those of King François I of France.
#BattleofPavia #EmperorCharles #KingFrancoisI #Spain #France #ItalianWars #Hapsburg #Valois #History
February 23, 2025 at 6:16 AM
#OTD
23rd February 1525
Start of the Battle of Pavia during the Italian Wars of 1521-1526. The Imperial troops of Emperor Charles V defeated those of King François I of France.
#BattleofPavia #EmperorCharles #KingFrancoisI #Spain #France #ItalianWars #Hapsburg #Valois #History
23rd February 1525
Start of the Battle of Pavia during the Italian Wars of 1521-1526. The Imperial troops of Emperor Charles V defeated those of King François I of France.
#BattleofPavia #EmperorCharles #KingFrancoisI #Spain #France #ItalianWars #Hapsburg #Valois #History
Sometimes it’s hard to concentrate on one period of history when so many amazing exhibitions are tempting you into other centuries
February 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Sometimes it’s hard to concentrate on one period of history when so many amazing exhibitions are tempting you into other centuries
Looking forward to reading this one! A tumultuous time which has always fascinated me
My new book is on special offer for pre-order this weekend through Waterstones, do have a look!
(I didn't design the cover, but it's great isn't it?)
www.waterstones.com/book/the-blo...
(I didn't design the cover, but it's great isn't it?)
www.waterstones.com/book/the-blo...
The Blood in Winter by Dr Jonathan Healey | Waterstones
Buy The Blood in Winter by Dr Jonathan Healey from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
www.waterstones.com
February 22, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Looking forward to reading this one! A tumultuous time which has always fascinated me
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My new book is on special offer for pre-order this weekend through Waterstones, do have a look!
(I didn't design the cover, but it's great isn't it?)
www.waterstones.com/book/the-blo...
(I didn't design the cover, but it's great isn't it?)
www.waterstones.com/book/the-blo...
The Blood in Winter by Dr Jonathan Healey | Waterstones
Buy The Blood in Winter by Dr Jonathan Healey from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
www.waterstones.com
February 22, 2025 at 9:43 AM
My new book is on special offer for pre-order this weekend through Waterstones, do have a look!
(I didn't design the cover, but it's great isn't it?)
www.waterstones.com/book/the-blo...
(I didn't design the cover, but it's great isn't it?)
www.waterstones.com/book/the-blo...
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I had the pleasure of speaking with Helena Rutkowska about her research into the creation of William Camden’s annals. Helena has been forensically examining the original draft manuscripts that survive in the British Library & has made some fascinating discoveries. Tune in!
talkingtudors.podbean.com
talkingtudors.podbean.com
February 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
I had the pleasure of speaking with Helena Rutkowska about her research into the creation of William Camden’s annals. Helena has been forensically examining the original draft manuscripts that survive in the British Library & has made some fascinating discoveries. Tune in!
talkingtudors.podbean.com
talkingtudors.podbean.com