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
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.
"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
Nice to see a rainbow on the walk home earlier. 🌈
October 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Nice to see a rainbow on the walk home earlier. 🌈
Something soothing on the walk home earlier.
October 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Something soothing on the walk home earlier.
Flying visit to one of my happy places. 😊 #happymedievalist
September 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Flying visit to one of my happy places. 😊 #happymedievalist
Nice quiet train for the first leg of today's trip, so much coffee fuelled emailing accomplished.
September 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Nice quiet train for the first leg of today's trip, so much coffee fuelled emailing accomplished.
Wow, it's quite the apple crop this year, plus a few small pears. This is just what fell from the trees while we were away for a few days.
September 20, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Wow, it's quite the apple crop this year, plus a few small pears. This is just what fell from the trees while we were away for a few days.
Buildwas Abbey today, before heading home. A lovely, peaceful site, where you can listen to the birdsong as you wander round the ruins.
September 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Buildwas Abbey today, before heading home. A lovely, peaceful site, where you can listen to the birdsong as you wander round the ruins.
Wroxeter Roman city this morning.
September 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Wroxeter Roman city this morning.
The Eleanor Cross at Geddington. #medieval #medievalsky
September 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The Eleanor Cross at Geddington. #medieval #medievalsky
Dr Who themed teapots and milk jug in the café at Peterborough Museum.
September 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Dr Who themed teapots and milk jug in the café at Peterborough Museum.
A stroll around Thetford Priory this afternoon.
September 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A stroll around Thetford Priory this afternoon.
Also spotted on our travels
September 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Also spotted on our travels
Wymondham Abbey for today's first visit.
September 15, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Wymondham Abbey for today's first visit.
And these too...
September 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
And these too...
And a few more
September 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
And a few more
Beautiful Wrest Park and gardens
September 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Beautiful Wrest Park and gardens
Our festschrift for @gawainsmum.bsky.social is out! Delighted to see this come to fruition for a wonderful friend and colleague. #medieval #medievalsky
www.routledge.com/Military-Ord...
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September 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Our festschrift for @gawainsmum.bsky.social is out! Delighted to see this come to fruition for a wonderful friend and colleague. #medieval #medievalsky
www.routledge.com/Military-Ord...
www.routledge.com/Military-Ord...
Undeterred by the rain, the roses continue to bloom. 🌧️ 🌹 🌺 😀
September 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Undeterred by the rain, the roses continue to bloom. 🌧️ 🌹 🌺 😀
Enjoying attending the Thirteenth Century Conference online today. Currently following the first Bjorn Weiler Memorial Lecture,by Daniel Power on Eleanor of Castile's inheritance in Ponthieu and Aumale. #medieval #medievalsky
September 5, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Enjoying attending the Thirteenth Century Conference online today. Currently following the first Bjorn Weiler Memorial Lecture,by Daniel Power on Eleanor of Castile's inheritance in Ponthieu and Aumale. #medieval #medievalsky
Thinking cap on this evening. Am a bit further on than a blank page since this pic was taken, and an idea is coming together.
August 31, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Thinking cap on this evening. Am a bit further on than a blank page since this pic was taken, and an idea is coming together.
Roses and raindrops.
August 31, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Roses and raindrops.