BRA Conference 2026: Call for Papers British Records Association conference 2026: ‘All Mapped Out: Maps, Plans and Charts in the Archives’ Date: Tuesday 24th November 2026 Location: The Gallery, 77 Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6EJ Call for papers: abstracts submission deadline 5pm on Wednesday 1st July 2026 This year the British Records Association … Continue reading CFP: British Records Association 2026 conference ‘All Mapped Out: Maps, Plans and Charts in the Archives’ Read more ›
Click here to book for The Gentle Author’s Tour for July & Augusts I wonder if those who work in the corporate financial industries in Bishop’s Sq today ever cast their eyes down to the cavernous medieval Charnel House of c. 1320 beneath their feet, once used to store the dis-articulated bones of many thousands […] Read more ›
England today has a reputation for reserve, but in the late Middle Ages and Tudor period foreign visitors were often struck by how freely the English kissed in greeting. So when, and why, did that habit fade? Read more ›
The History of the Damnable Life and Deserved Death of Doctor John Faustus, is the book that is the source for Christopher Marlowe's play. Chapter by chapter we will wander through the twists and turns of this story.Chapter Twenty-Seven: How Doctor Faustus was asked a question concerning the Stars that fall from heaven.Our patrons also get an exploring session looking in detail at the text - Thunder sfx thanks to November 2024 - approx. 18 months early. They have also already received the nex... Read more ›
Starving families were forced to earn aid by carving roads through rock, fields, and mountainsides. The post appeared first on . Read more ›
69 images of kite flying from across 5 centuries and some 10 countries. Read more ›
Click here to book for The Gentle Author’s Tours In the days before social media, television or cinema, public executions were a popular source of entertainment in London. Ed Maggs, fourth generation proprietor of Maggs Bros, booksellers of 48 Bedford Sq, sent me this fine selection of Execution Broadsides that he came across. (Click […] Read more ›
Led by the son of their late frontman Bradley Nowell, a reformed Sublime take a studied and airless approach to recapturing their signature sound. It has all the data but little of the soul. Read more ›
While George Washington struggled to obtain reliable maps, British readers could consult this remarkable 1776 atlas. The post appeared first on . Read more ›
The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 37.045 Tuesday, 16 June 2026 From: Michelle Assay Date: June 15 at 5:49 PM EDT Subject: SBReview_34: Woke Shakespeare: Rethinking Shakespeare for a New Era It is my pleasure to share the latest book review by Rachel Wifall. It examines a highly topical and timely new publication. Rachel has been an invaluable member of our reviewing team, and I am grateful for her continued support. If you are interested in contributing to our book rev... Read more ›
Click here to book for The Gentle Author’s Tours Water Gate at Greenwich When Queen Mary commissioned Christopher Wren in 1694 to build the Royal Hospital for Seamen, offering sheltered housing to sailors who were invalid or retired, she instructed him to “build the Fabrick with Great Magnificence and Order” and there is no question […] Read more ›
Description: Exhibition, the peer-reviewed journal of exhibition theory and practice, is published by AAM twice a year, with each issue organized around a theme. Exhibition offers 128 pages of thought-provoking articles, exhibition critiques and commentary, technical articles, and essays. Volunteer Editorial Advisors promote AAM’s mission and exhibition best practices through their service. Download the Editorial Advisor volunteer … Continue reading Call for Applications: Exhibition Journal E... Read more ›
As hereditary peers exit the House of Lords, Meg Russell traces the evolution of the body that has, since the 14th century, played a distinct role in English – and, later, British – parliaments Read more ›
DEADLINE: July 31, 2026 The Arline Custer Memorial Award is presented by the MARAC Arline Custer Memorial Award Committee. This award honors the memory of Arline Custer (1909-1975), MARAC member and editor of the National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections. Eligibility The Arline Custer Memorial Award recognizes the best books and articles written or compiled by individuals … Continue reading Call for Submissions: 2026 Arline Custer Memorial Award Read more ›