Gersum Project

This project aims to understand Scandinavian influence on English vocabulary by examining the origins of up to 1,600 words in a corpus of Middle English poems.

[Gersum Project @GersumProject]

Don’t miss a fascinating online talk by Dr Sara Pons-Sanz on ‘Tracing the History of English Spelling Practices’ at 7pm on March 23rd! Book tickets here: https://t.co/uHRFoMmViD

[MEMSLib @MEMSLibUKC]

We've just upadated our Medieval Languages page thanks to @hwaetspur, with brilliant resources including @GersumProject, an exciting project investigating the Scandinavian influence on Middle English, in texts including the corpus of the Gawain Poet!

[Judith Jesch @JudithJesch]

If you're not already familiar with @GersumProject, digging up #Viking treasure from English words, you could do worse than to start with this blog from @britishlibrary https://t.co/XJhvJVGrTR

[Gersum Project @GersumProject]

Excited to contribute to the @britishlibrary blog! Read it here: https://t.co/nDOj5A7F3P

[Gersum Project @GersumProject]

See you there!

[LancasterUniHistory @LancasterHistor]

Booking now open for a gradely Regional Heritage Centre event on 4 April: ‘Dialect and Regional History: From the Vikings to the Voices of Modernity’
https://t.co/zmbgpqopoX

[Francesca Tinti @tinti_francesca]

Launch of the fantastic @GersumProject at @Department_ASNC

[ASNC Cambridge @Department_ASNC]

The database of @GersumProject has been officially launched! Congratulations to Dr Richard Dance and Dr Brittany Schorn @Department_ASNC, and to Dr Sara Pons-Sanz, Cardiff University. Many thanks to Dr Philip Durkin @OED. Explore this resource! Start at https://t.co/MCpIg8rIvD.

[Judith Jesch @JudithJesch]

Congratulations to the @GersumProject !

[Medieval English in a multilingual context @1500MEMC]

There are still places available for our January conference @cardiffuni kindly funded by @ahrcpress #medieval #linguistics #languages
https://t.co/4PbGP5CPza

[Gersum Project @GersumProject]

Having a great time talking Viking Vocabulary at Barley Hall!

[Gersum Project @GersumProject]

We’re here at Barley Hall in York ready for a loads of (free!) Viking fun! Come listen to a story or make a runestick and learn all about your Viking words.

[Cheshire Archives @CheshireRO]

Looking for something fun to do on this grey Saturday afternoon?? Come and join us and @GersumProject at the Unity Centre - we have some fab historic documents on display!

Plus, at 2.30pm there'll be Sir Gawain & the Green Knight tale-telling, rhymes and music 🤩 Don't miss out!

[Gersum Project @GersumProject]

Have you heard the story of Gawain and the Green Knight? Come and listen at 2:30 at the Chester Unity Centre!

[Gersum Project @GersumProject]

Amazing original documents from @CheshireRO !

[Gersum Project @GersumProject]

Amazing original documents from @CheshireRO !

[Gersum Project @GersumProject]

We are here at Unity Hall in Chester! Come join us from 10-3:30 today to learn all about the Vikings and the history of Northern words

[Gersum Project @GersumProject]

We are here at Unity Hall in Chester! Come join us from 10-3:30 today to learn all about the Vikings and the history of Northern words

[Cheshire Archives @CheshireRO]

We're getting ready for #BeingHuman19 welcoming @GersumProject to Chester this Saturday! FREE family crafts and activities having fun with our northern Viking heritage. Storytelling, music and more at the Unity Centre, Cuppin Street 10-3.30!

[ASNC Cambridge @Department_ASNC]

Weekend reading in @IrishTimesMag which features @RIAdawson's 'A History of Ireland in 100 Words' by Sharon Arbuthnot @eDIL_Dictionary, Máire Ní Mhaonaigh and Gregory Toner @ModLangs_QUB. Illustration from the book by @JoeMcLaren on the cover. Guess the word (hint - not boat)!

[Gersum Project @GersumProject]

We are excited to be partnering with @CheshireRO who will show us how to use their oldest documents to discover the history of everyday language

[Gersum Project @GersumProject]

Get the details for Chester here: https://t.co/r32HeftLB2

[Gersum Project @GersumProject]

Get the details for York here: https://t.co/LSakLi933f

[Gersum Project @GersumProject]

Are you in Chester or York next weekend? Come to our family days and learn all about the Vikings Northern England's linguistic heritage through activities for all ages, including arts and crafts, language games, storytelling, and talks on November 16 & 17!