Chris Bishop

Author of ‘The Shadow of the Raven’ series (5 books) plus ‘Oscar’s Tale’ - Historical Fiction set in Anglo Saxon Britain. Published by @histficcompany

[Chris Bishop @CBishop_author]

So pleased that my latest book, Oscar’s Tale, has been featured. #Vikings #AngloSaxons #HistoricalFiction @HistoriaHWA #amwriting

[The Historical Fiction Company @histficcompany]

Featured book at HFC - "Oscar's Tale" by Chris Bishop - a young Saxon boy seeks revenge - get yours today: https://t.co/SI2hQsNPxS #BookTwitter #booktwt #HistoricalFiction #bookstoread

[Chris Bishop @CBishop_author]

Also whilst in Waterford I came across this fantastic version of the Lewis chess set. Isn’t it great? #Vikings #AngloSaxons @HistoriaHWA #History. @Historium

[Chris Bishop @CBishop_author]

Haven’t posted much lately but couldn’t resist sharing this pic of a superb replica longship i came across in Waterford. #vikings #AngloSaxons #History

[Chris Bishop @CBishop_author]

Haven’t posted much lately but couldn’t resist sharing this pic of a superb replica longship i came across in Waterford. #vikings #AngloSaxons #History

[Chris Bishop @CBishop_author]

This makes a lot of sense and offers a very different perspective on the events of 1066. #AngloSaxons #NormanConquest ⁦@HistoriaHWA⁩ #History

King Harold sailed, not marched, to the Battle of Hastings. https://t.co/T0s0VMf7mC

[Chris Bishop @CBishop_author]

This makes a lot of sense and offers a very different perspective on the events of 1066. #AngloSaxons #NormanConquest ⁦@HistoriaHWA⁩ #History

King Harold sailed, not marched, to the Battle of Hastings. https://t.co/T0s0VMf7mC

[Chris Bishop @CBishop_author]

Interesting article about the mystery of Haithabu, the Viking port that vanished for 900 years. #Vikings #History ⁦@HistoriaHWA⁩ https://t.co/ZZzmARApgW

[Chris Bishop @CBishop_author]

Interesting article about the mystery of Haithabu, the Viking port that vanished for 900 years. #Vikings #History ⁦@HistoriaHWA⁩ https://t.co/ZZzmARApgW

[Chris Bishop @CBishop_author]

It seems there’s so much more we can learn from sites like this very exciting find -
‘Burial site 'akin to Sutton Hoo' unearths secrets of the Anglo-Saxons’.
#History #AngloSaxons ⁦@HistoryExtra⁩ ⁦@HistoriaHWA⁩ https://t.co/729WB0fn6W

[Chris Bishop @CBishop_author]

Bones of Anglo-Saxon kings return to cathedral after DNA 'jigsaw'. Wow! Sorting out the jumble of remains is an amazing achievement. #AngloSaxons #History ⁦@HistoriaHWA⁩ https://t.co/gIaxeGbzsw

[Chris Bishop @CBishop_author]

Bones of Anglo-Saxon kings return to cathedral after DNA 'jigsaw'. Wow! Sorting out the jumble of remains is an amazing achievement. #AngloSaxons #History ⁦@HistoriaHWA⁩ https://t.co/gIaxeGbzsw

[Chris Bishop @CBishop_author]

This looks to be a very interesting site, possibly with links to Harold Godwinson. #Anglo-Saxons #history #NormanConquest https://t.co/3luVNL4T2R

[Chris Bishop @CBishop_author]

This looks to be a very interesting site, possibly with links to Harold Godwinson. #Anglo-Saxons #history #NormanConquest https://t.co/3luVNL4T2R

[Chris Bishop @CBishop_author]

Thanks Mary Anne. That’s much appreciated. #angloSaxons #Vikings #HistoricalFiction @histficcompany #Amwriting #History

[Chris Bishop @CBishop_author]

Thanks Mary Anne. That’s much appreciated. #angloSaxons #Vikings #HistoricalFiction @histficcompany #Amwriting #History

[Yarde Book Promotions @maryanneyarde]

❀༻𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈༺❀

✦ * . * Oscar's Tale 
By Chris Bishop * . * ✦

https://t.co/xXi7T35Ajh

#HistoricalFiction #mustread #BooksWorthReading
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[Chris Bishop @CBishop_author]

The mead-swilling Viking? He's a myth, scholars say.

So did the #vikings drink ale and wine rather than mead? #history #AngloSaxons https://t.co/KSkEJTC77p

[Viking History @Vikinghistory]

Sagastad’s Viking ships: life-size reconstructions based on the Myklebust find, offering a rare look at West Norwegian shipbuilding in the late Viking Age.

[Chris Bishop @CBishop_author]

Such intricate workmanship

[North Ages @NorthAges]

A C7th gilt-bronze sword pommel was discovered by detectorist John Sutton at Melton, near Hull, East Yorkshire, #OTD in 1997. 📸East Riding Museums

[Chris Bishop @CBishop_author]

Thanks @maryanneyarde that’s much appreciated #HistoricalFiction #Vikings #AngloSaxons #Amwriting @HistoriaHWA

[Chris Bishop @CBishop_author]

Thanks @maryanneyarde that’s much appreciated #HistoricalFiction #Vikings #AngloSaxons #Amwriting @HistoriaHWA

[Yarde Book Promotions @maryanneyarde]

❀༻𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒌𝒔 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈༺❀

✦ * . * Oscar's Tale 
By Chris Bishop * . * ✦

https://t.co/8yI1RQeGMT

#HistoricalFiction #mustread #BookSpotlight
@histficcompany @CBishop_author

[Historic England @HistoricEngland]

Alfred the Great died #OnThisDay in 899. 👑

The only English monarch ever to be given the name ‘the Great’, he was the King of Wessex from AD 871 to 899.

Here are 5 things to know about the Anglo-Saxon ruler ⬇️
https://t.co/GnDCz1PjBf