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**clarkiestar** @clarkiestar@mas.to · Apr 14

Apr 14

clarkiestar @clarkiestar@mas.to

A fabulous folly

The Hadlow Tower, seen through trees. The building is not publicly owned, so we couldn’t get nearer. They’ve got an open day in August though, so hoping to go to that

#historicbuilding #tower #englishhistory

**CarveHerName** @CarveHerName@mstdn.social · Apr 7

Apr 7

CarveHerName @CarveHerName@mstdn.social

#OnThisDay, 7 Apr 1141, Matilda is legally recognised as ruler of England in her own right. Her coronation never happens.

She was appointed heir by her father Henry I, then usurped by her cousin Stephen after Henry’s death. The civil war between the cousins is known as the Anarchy and lasted from 1138 to 1153.

#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory
#EnglishHistory #AnarchyInTheUK #Histodons

line drawing illustration of Empress Matilda.

**~meoralis~** @meoralis@pixelfed.social · Apr 6

Apr 6

~meoralis~ @meoralis@pixelfed.social

#FotoVorschlag: In der #Küche // In the #kitchen

In #Tudors Küche in #HamptonCourt. Konnte mich nicht entscheiden

// In the #Tudor kitchens of Hampton Court #Palace. Couldn't decide

#historical #historic #historisch #history #Geschichte #HamptonCourtPalace #HenryVIII #England #UK #EnglishHistory

A view inside a historical kitchen with whitewashed brick walls and a stone-tiled floor. Natural light enters from a tall, arched window with leaded glass. On the left, a long wooden shelf holds an array of antique pottery, jugs, and metalware. Below, a sturdy wooden table is set with plates, cutlery, and glassware, suggesting a meal is ready or has just been finished. A wooden bench sits alongside the table.
In the background, a large stone fireplace with a dark interior dominates the wall. To the right of the fireplace, a wooden desk with shelves above holds more antique pottery and tableware. A wooden chair is positioned at the desk. The overall impression is of a preserved historical space, showcasing the kitchenware and furnishings of a bygone era. The lighting highlights the textures of the brick, stone, and wood, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere despite the lack of modern amenities.

A historical kitchen with whitewashed brick walls and stone floor is lit by a tall, arched window. Dark wooden shelves hold stacks of pewter plates and bowls. A long wooden counter below is similarly laden. In the centre, a wooden table displays more pewter tableware. A large, arched fireplace with glowing embers is at the back. A smaller table to the right holds spoons and utensil containers. The scene evokes a sense of a functional, historic cooking space.

Part of the historic Tudor kitchens in Hampton Court Palace. You can see large spits used to roast meat. In the foreground is a basket or meat, behind it are spits with meat on them, ready for the roasting hearth.

A view inside a historic pantry or storage room with whitewashed stone walls. In the foreground, a large, dark wicker basket is overflowing with brown onions. Behind it, a long, woven mat or runner on a surface holds various fresh produce. This includes bunches of green onions or leeks, several brown earthenware pots, and baskets containing leafy green vegetables, possibly cabbages or lettuces, and other root vegetables or bulbs.
In the background, an arched doorway leads to another room where a few people are visible. To the left, a simple wooden table holds a couple of earthenware pots and a wooden bowl. The room has a cool, slightly dim lighting, typical of old storage spaces. The focus is sharpest on the basket of onions in the foreground, drawing the viewer's eye to the abundance of fresh ingredients. The overall atmosphere suggests a scene from a historical reenactment or a preserved historic building.

#EnglishHistory

**Medievalists.net** @medievalists@hcommons.social · Mar 22

Mar 22

Medievalists.net @medievalists@hcommons.social

Restoration Completed on Historic Tudor Gallery at The Vyne https://www.medievalists.net/2025/03/restoration-completed-on-historic-tudor-gallery-at-the-vyne/ #TudorEngland #EnglishHistory

Medievalists.net · Mar 22Restoration Completed on Historic Tudor Gallery at The Vyne - Medievalists.netThe most elaborately decorated Tudor gallery in Europe—once visited by Henry VIII, Catherine of Aragon, and Anne Boleyn—has been restored after a major conservation effort. The National Trust has completed a six-month project to stabilise and preserve the 500-year-old Oak Gallery at The Vyne in Hampshire, securing its future for generations to come.

**Medievalists.net** @medievalists@hcommons.social · Mar 15

Mar 15

Medievalists.net @medievalists@hcommons.social

English Towns Recovered from the Black Death Faster Than Expected, Study Finds https://www.medievalists.net/2025/03/english-towns-black-death/ #EnglishHistory #BlackDeath

Medievalists.net · Mar 15English Towns Recovered from the Black Death Faster Than Expected, Study Finds - Medievalists.netThe Black Death devastated English towns, wiping out more than half their populations—but did they ever fully recover? A new study finds that urban centers like Nottingham rebounded much faster than previously believed, with migration and economic shifts driving their revival in the decades after the plague.

**CarveHerName** @CarveHerName@mstdn.social · Mar 12

Mar 12

CarveHerName @CarveHerName@mstdn.social

#OnThisDay, 12 Mar 1994, the first 32 women are ordained as priests in the Church of England. Angela Berners-Wilson was the very first.

photo of Angela Berners-Wilson breaking bread over an alter. She is a white woman with light hair, and is flanked by two men.

photo of Angela Berners-Wilson at the mass ordination. There are many other vicars, some of them women, around her. Everyone is white.

#WomenInHistory #OTD #History

Continued thread

**FID Anglo-American Culture** @LibraryAAC@openbiblio.social · Mar 8

Mar 8

FID Anglo-American Culture @LibraryAAC@openbiblio.social

"The Waiting Game" by @NikkiClark86 tells the hitherto untold stories of the ladies-in-waiting of the British #Tudor queens, #HenryVIII 's wives

https://opac.sub.uni-goettingen.de/DB=1/XMLPRS=N/PPN?PPN=1904914756

the book "The Waiting Game" by Nicola Clark in the grass, next to a bunch of purple crocuses

#WomensDay #InternationalWomensDay #BritishHistory

**Medievalists.net** @medievalists@hcommons.social · Feb 28

Feb 28

Medievalists.net @medievalists@hcommons.social

Born on this day in 1155. A big What if of English history could be said of Henry the Young King https://www.medievalists.net/2025/02/henry-the-young-king-tournaments/ #EnglishHistory

Medievalists.net · Feb 28Henry the Young King: Top Star in the Tournament World - Medievalists.netThe tournament fields of 12th-century France were the battlegrounds where young knights sought fame, fortune, and glory. Among them was Henry the Young King, whose relentless pursuit of victory made him both a celebrated champion and a cautionary tale of ambition.

**Medievalists.net** @medievalists@hcommons.social · Feb 27

Feb 27

Medievalists.net @medievalists@hcommons.social

New Medieval Books: Annals of Tewkesbury https://www.medievalists.net/2025/02/new-medieval-books-annals-of-tewkesbury/ #EnglishHistory #NewBooks #HistoryBooks

Medievalists.net · Feb 27New Medieval Books: Annals of Tewkesbury - Medievalists.netA Latin edition and English translation of the Annals of Tewkesbury, covering the years 1066 to 1263. The text provides a detailed account of events in England, with a particular focus on the 13th century.

**Medievalists.net** @medievalists@hcommons.social · Feb 23

Feb 23

Medievalists.net @medievalists@hcommons.social

King Alfred’s Peace-Making Strategies with the Vikings https://www.medievalists.net/2025/02/king-alfreds-peace-making-strategies-with-the-vikings/ #Vikings #EarlyMedieval #EnglishHistory

Medievalists.net · Feb 23King Alfred's Peace-Making Strategies with the Vikings - Medievalists.netExplore how King Alfred's peace-making strategies, from treaties to baptisms, reshaped Viking leaders into Christian rulers, ultimately transforming the fate of medieval England.

**Medievalists.net** @medievalists@hcommons.social · Feb 20

Feb 20

Medievalists.net @medievalists@hcommons.social

A new episode of The Medieval Podcast: Henry III with David Carpenter https://www.medievalists.net/2025/02/henry-iii-with-david-carpenter/ #EnglishHistory

Medievalists.net · Feb 20Henry III with David Carpenter - Medievalists.netThis week on The Medieval Podcast, Danièle speaks with David Carpenter about what people loved and loathed about Henry, how he managed to survive the rockiest moments of his reign, and the incredible architectural legacy he left behind.

**Medievalists.net** @medievalists@hcommons.social · Feb 18

Feb 18

Medievalists.net @medievalists@hcommons.social

New Medieval Books: The Anarchy: The Darkest Days of Medieval England, by Teresa Cole https://www.medievalists.net/2025/02/new-medieval-books-the-anarchy-the-darkest-days-of-medieval-england/ #EnglishHistory #newbooks #medievalbooks

Medievalists.net · Feb 18New Medieval Books: The Anarchy: The Darkest Days of Medieval England - Medievalists.netWhen King Henry I died in 1135, his nephew Stephen of Blois seized the English throne, igniting a bitter struggle for power with his cousin Matilda. This book explores the ensuing civil war, known as The Anarchy, a turbulent period that plunged England into chaos and conflict.

**Medievalists.net** @medievalists@hcommons.social · Feb 15

Feb 15

Medievalists.net @medievalists@hcommons.social

Unlock the history behind one of England’s most pivotal moments—join the Norman Conquest course! https://medievalstudies.thinkific.com/courses/norman-conquest #Englishhistory

Medieval Studies Courses from Medievalists.netThe Battle of Hastings and the Norman ConquestWant to learn about the Battle of Hastings and the Norman Conquest of England? This self-paced course details the primary and secondary sources that are needed to begin your learning about the events of A.D. 1066.

**Woman of Many Hats** @MondayMarionJ@apobangpo.space · Feb 9

Feb 9

Woman of Many Hats @MondayMarionJ@apobangpo.space

https://marionsmumblings.online/humans-did-what/

However, devious and self-centered behavior wasn't limited to Henry VIII, but was well-played throughout history. But as witnessed in this ‘short’ regarding The Dark Secrets of Farleigh Hungerford Castle: A Taste of the Dead, disgusting conduct can be found anywhere and only goes to show that people will and can do ANYTHING. However, this one truly blew my mind, so I hope you have a strong stomach!

The ruins of a medieval stone castle under a gray sky.

#blog #history #Englishhistory

**Medievalists.net** @medievalists@hcommons.social · Jan 31

Jan 31

Medievalists.net @medievalists@hcommons.social

Archaeologists Identify ‘Lost’ Anglo-Saxon Site Depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry https://www.medievalists.net/2025/01/archaeologists-identify-lost-anglo-saxon-site-depicted-in-the-bayeux-tapestry/ #EnglishHistory #BayeuxTapestry #MiddleAges

Medievalists.net · Jan 31Archaeologists Identify ‘Lost’ Anglo-Saxon Site Depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry - Medievalists.netA team of archaeologists has uncovered evidence that a private home in England may stand on the site of a long-lost residence belonging to Harold Godwinson, the last Anglo-Saxon King of England. Their findings suggest that this location, depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry, was a major centre of power before the Norman Conquest.

**smeg** @smeg@assortedflotsam.com · Jan 17

Jan 17

smeg @smeg@assortedflotsam.com

From the Tilbury Speech by Elizabeth I:

"I know I have the body but of a weak, feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm"

#history #feminism #patriarchy