Historian Catherine Clarke’s new book, A History of England in 25 Poems (Penguin Allen Lane; a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week in September 2025) uses poems written between the eighth century and today as portals into England’s past. And many of the poems take us into moments in the colourful history of London. In this talk, Catherine will reflect on how our understanding of history changes when we use poems as our time machines. And she’ll share some stories of London history from the book: from Dryden’s time capsule vision of a future London, written amid the ashes of the city in 1666, to Royalist banter at the end of the Interregnum, in the astonishingly scatological broadside ballad ‘Bum-fodder’ – and lots more. Join us to re-discover London and its history through these intimate and surprising poetic encounters. The evening will also include the opportunity to find out about the Victoria County History – England’s longest-running local history project, founded in 1899, and its work in London.
Wednesday 1 October 2025, 6-7pm, Westminster Archives Centre
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/author-talk-re-discovering-london-through-a-history-of-england-in-25-poems-tickets-1524615679539
Join us on Weds 1 October to re-discover the #history of #London - from Annus Mirabilis to Bum-Fodder and much more... The evening will also be an opportunity to learn about the work of @vchlondon.bsky.social in London and how you can get involved, with me & Dr Francis Boorman. Book via the QR code.
26.08.2025 10:04
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Jane Smith’s new book is out! Downloaded on my Kindle right now!
31.01.2025 08:58
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Always fun when you host @geniaus.bsky.social
31.01.2025 06:41
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Thank you @geniaus.bsky.social! I have been reading up a storm over the holidays so will be ready to talk about them all next Friday at the hangout @socaustgen.bluesky.social.
24.01.2025 08:46
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Loving the book
16.12.2024 19:59
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Walking those dogs really gets the brain working. So do tell!
09.12.2024 22:37
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Just finished it Ron. Great researching!
04.12.2024 20:06
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WikiTree, the community-powered family history website, has reached a remarkable milestone with more than 40 million profiles now added to its global family tree. Join us as we work towards 50 million! www.wikitree.com
#genealogy #familyhistory #wikitree #collaborativegenealogy
26.11.2024 18:42
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Word of the day is a favourite, from old Scots.
To ‘tartle’ is to hesitate while introducing someone because you have completely forgotten their name.
01.12.2024 10:12
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This image shows historic ships on a body of water in a drawing; the title of the talk is overlaid in black writing
Join us next week for our Dymond Lecture! We will be joined by Professors Craig Lambert and John McAleer, who will discuss English merchant shipping and early modern maritime communities.
Find out more: ow.ly/JOBZ50SE3NC
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
28.11.2024 09:55
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Secrets & Lies – More Hidden Voices of our Ancestors
Call for papers. Halsted Trust the conference will take place at the Holiday Inn, Peterborough West, from 19th to 21st September 2025. @agragenealogy.bsky.social
27.11.2024 20:57
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Lots of great info for #genealogy, #FamilyHistory, #LocalHistory, #OnePlaceStudies
26.11.2024 19:16
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