Dr Jocelyn Chatterton

Sinologist - PhD on China 1937-1945. English civil war fan. I have a yellow mac. I write historical fiction set in the 1850/60s see

[Dr Jocelyn Chatterton @Chatt236]

@adrienneauthor @RNAtweets Very proud for you.

[Adrienne Vaughan - Writer @adrienneauthor]

Can’t believe the fabulous @RNAtweets #ronas26 were a week ago! Huge congratulations to all the winners & those shortlisted - and ALL our wonderful supporters & friends. It was an #historic occasion - loved every minute.

[Dr Jocelyn Chatterton @Chatt236]

"New Beginnings on Vancouver Island" - Whitehaven, Cumberland, 1854 – Stag Liddell, wrongly accused of robbery, signs up with the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) for 5 years to open up the coal mines on Vancouver Island. He travels round The Horn in steerage with fellow mining families experiencing appalling conditions. The accusation catches up with Stag threatening to ruin a promising relationship and a pact made years ago comes into play. Book one of my Vancouver Island Colville trilogy. #KU #Kindle #saga #histfic
https://t.co/kLQ3PgbQLp
https://t.co/X2L6e7WNOU

[Dr Jocelyn Chatterton @Chatt236]

BIG DAY OUT at Taylor's Bell Foundry Museum in Loughborough on a research trip for my next book.
@JTBellfoundry Giving it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It was brilliant. Dusted off the yellow mac now that Spring is here.
https://t.co/X2L6e7WNOU - historical fiction novels
#histfic #novels #writerslife #oldbells

[Taylor’s Bellfoundry @JTBellfoundry]

There are just a few places left on our Limited Edition Tours celebrating the relaunch of the all-new Taylor’s Bellfoundry Heritage Experience!
Don’t miss out, book your place today 👇

https://t.co/ghJFbGXLfs

#BellfoundryTour #LimitedEdition #VisitUs

[The Cromwell Museum @MuseumCromwell]

A decade ago it had looked as though we might close with local authority cuts. We became an independent charitable trust in April 2016; 10 years later we're still here! Last Friday we had a reception to celebrate and thank everyone who has helped in our success. Thank you all!😀

[Adrienne Vaughan - Writer @adrienneauthor]

Calling ALL authors! There are good days, there are bad days, days when not one word wants to be squeezed out, and then when it comes it's jibberish.
And there are days when something SO good happens, you're glad you didn't give up!
Thank you @RNATweets #ronas26

[Dr Jocelyn Chatterton @Chatt236]

@adrienneauthor @RNAtweets @histnovsoc Go Girl Go!!

[Adrienne Vaughan - Writer @adrienneauthor]

TWO amazing organisations @RNATweets & @histnovsoc have shortlisted TWO of my novels ... Legacy of Secrets AND Mystery of the Midnight Madonna for #awards.
Such an honour and a delight!
Never, ever give up!
Dreams DO come true!

[Mark Turnbull Author @1642Author]

📅#OTD On This Day In 1642.
Parliament received King Charles I's reply regarding their desire to move the arsenal from Hull to London.

Opening with his overdue expectation of reasons why they had placed a garrison in Hull without his consent, and soldiers billeted against law, he declared the arsenal his 'own proper goods'.

He questioned why Parliament thought themselves entitled and privileged to appoint a governor of Hull in response to suspicions about the designs of Catholics in the north. Could he not have appointed someone of unblemished reputation - 'for sure we are not without privilege too'.

Urging that some of the arsenal be sent to Ireland for suppression of the Catholic uprising, the king refuses to remove the entire magazine to London.
If Parliament should go against his wishes (as they had done in March by passing the Militia Ordinance without royal consent) he warned that it would be taken as a clear 'Act of Violence' against him for the whole world to see.

[Dr Jocelyn Chatterton @Chatt236]

@_MikeMcCartney_ Do I spy Billy Fury bottom right?

[Dr Jocelyn Chatterton @Chatt236]

Great ideas. We are isolated and often have to put up with forty minutes or more waits at Peterborough for onward connections. I was told some years ago ( I've forgotten who by) that Stamford won't get any more trains because all the "slots" so to speak on our line are reserved for freight trains, which provides more revenue.

[Mark Turnbull Author @1642Author]

🎙️NEW THREE-PART PODCAST SERIES🎙️
Prince Henry & The Road to Civil War explores the life and character of Henry Frederick Stuart, elder brother of Charles I. It culminates by exploring what might have happened had he not died in 1612.

Part 1 - Scottish Prince
Focussing on Henry's younger years @stevenveerapen Steven Veerapen tells me about the prince's character, upbringing, and the political and religious landscape of Scotland.

🔹What expectations did people place on Henry?
🔹How was he groomed for kingship?
🔹In what way did he differ to his father?

Listen👂 https://t.co/xcaywwCixW

#CavalierCast #KingCharles #17thCentury
#podcast

[Dr Jocelyn Chatterton @Chatt236]

@RichardStamford Are they in their usual nesting place by the bridge? We're so lucky to live in such a pretty town.

[Dr Jocelyn Chatterton @Chatt236]

@1642Author That could have been really expensive for the officer concerned. I expect a lot of maypoles came down overnight.

[Mark Turnbull Author @1642Author]

📅#OTD 1644. London.
The House of Lords debates the stricter observance of the Sabbath.
Because the 'Prophanation' of the Lords-day has been greatly caused by May-poles (a 'Heathenish Vanity') the Lords and Commons ordered that all May Poles be taken down by local officers.
Any officer who did not carry out their task was to be fined five shillings every week the offending poles remained standing.

[Dr Jocelyn Chatterton @Chatt236]

HERE'S ONE FOR THE HILARY MANTELL FANS - We had a very nice lunch at https://t.co/Plb1d4GHph pub once owned by Thomas Cromwell in Melton Mowbray. Nice food, interesting surroundings and friendly staff. https://t.co/ImwZgZEq6E

[Dr Jocelyn Chatterton @Chatt236]

@adrienneauthor @LisaEveleigh2 @RNAtweets Absolutely thrilled for you. Woo hoo!!