Ismini Pells

Lecturer in Department for Continuing Education, University of Oxford. Researches 17thC military history, English Civil War, medicine & warfare

[The Cromwell Museum @MuseumCromwell]

Tonight sees the second of our online lectures, with Richard Blakemore looking at the remarkable career of Robert Blake, who Nelson described as a better admiral than he. Ticket holders can watch live or catch a recording; details at: https://t.co/QmjBilmfXV

[Ismini Pells @IsminiPells]

@17thCenturyLady How about Lady Ann Fanshawe’s recipe for ‘icy cream’? 🍦😋
https://t.co/Dt423EVXhl

[The World Turned Upside Down @world_turned]

LIVE WEBCAST
Schools’ History Conference 2026
@Cromwellorg
Thursday 25th June 2026 10.00 - 13.00 hours
Leading academic historians debate key topics from the A-Level syllabus.
REGISTER NOW
https://t.co/fOzzrRqtja

[Claire Hobson 📚 @RestorationHat]

Really important topic. Like I said on CavalierCast with @1642Author, it's a shame children in history are generally overlooked so much.

[The Battle of Worcester Society @BoWSociety]

What was it like to be a child during the English Civil Wars? Join acclaimed historian, Dr Ismini Pells, for a fascinating Battle of Worcester Society talk exploring the untold experiences of children shaped by conflict, loss and survival in the 17th century. ⬇️

[The World Turned Upside Down @world_turned]

@MuseumCromwell @Cromwellorg @Cromwells_House @_paullay @MirandaMalins @IsminiPells @cwpetitions @civilwarcentre @FriendsNCWCN @BNaseby1645 Listen to podcast with @IsminiPells discussing his career @world_turned https://t.co/wHlxJ9ssyh

[The Cromwell Museum @MuseumCromwell]

This Wednesday, 20 May, sees the first of our spring online lecture series, with Ismini Pells talking about the career of the Parliamentarian general Phillip Skippon and his relations with Cromwell. Book now at: https://t.co/6rZceFdcUA

[Ismini Pells @IsminiPells]

@jeales1 @Waseem_Ahmed98 @_paullay @wartsandbrawls @jdmccafferty @sarahgristwood @SarahDixwell 😂

[Ismini Pells @IsminiPells]

Really enjoyed participating in Stuart Saturday Live last weekend. @17thCenturyLady was a lovely host!

[Andrea Zuvich @17thCenturyLady]

LIVE NOW! Stuart Saturday Live with Dr Ismini Pells https://t.co/D7UPmlzwlP

[Ismini Pells @IsminiPells]

@jeales1 @Waseem_Ahmed98 @_paullay @wartsandbrawls @jdmccafferty @sarahgristwood @SarahDixwell I have had a few of those but not recently. My favourite is when they say things like my article on children in the Civil War will be a great fit for the British Journal of Orthopaedic Medicine…

[Ismini Pells @IsminiPells]

Very excited to be participating in Stuart Saturday Live tomorrow!

[Andrea Zuvich @17thCenturyLady]

Hear ye! THIS Saturday, 9 May 2026, join Andrea Zuvich, The Seventeenth Century Lady, as she welcomes guest historian, Dr Ismini Pells @IsminiPells, to chat about Sir Philip Skippon, 'the third-most senior general in parliament's New Model Army', the British Civil Wars, and her work with the Cromwell Association and the Battlefields Trust. Streaming live here on X, Facebook, & on YouTube: https://t.co/YhnQB5Ncuy

[Ismini Pells @IsminiPells]

@MinooFramroze You’re welcome! Yes, Paul’s book is great too. I thought of Carla as she has looked at the Caribbean and other American colonies more generally in her books, beyond the Western Design, albeit that is the subject of the podcast!

[The Cromwell Museum @MuseumCromwell]

Next month sees the start of our Spring online lecture series, with a programme of top historians talking on aspects of the mind-1600s. Talks are held on Zoom and recorded for any ticket holders who can't watch live - more details at: https://t.co/9P7RX4qNwC

[The World Turned Upside Down @world_turned]

This weekend @world_turned supported @ChCh_Oxford event 'Britain Turned Upside Down: Civil War and Republic, 1640-1660'. This residential event was attended by 10 speakers and 120 delegates with @WilliamJHague contributing an address. https://t.co/vyp2yl36nk

[The World Turned Upside Down @world_turned]

NEW PODCAST
Understanding the conquest and occupation of Scotland
Much has been discussed about the effects of the execution of Charles I on the future of England. But its impact on Scotland often received less attention.
We talked to Laura Stewart.
https://t.co/v0S4XJG2FF

[Ismini Pells @IsminiPells]

@BirdyTheolProf @world_turned Thank you 😊

[Ismini Pells @IsminiPells]

Very chuffed and a little bit shocked that @world_turned has been shortlisted for this prestigious award 🥳 It has been a pleasure to be part of this project and very many thanks to all our contributors!

[The World Turned Upside Down @world_turned]

Shortlisted for Learning Programme of the Year
@NCWClearning is thrilled to announce that @world_turned has been shortlisted for Learning Programme of the Year at the prestigious Museums + Heritage Awards.
https://t.co/IRDHZLogqM

[The World Turned Upside Down @world_turned]

The Annual Meeting of the Civil War Educators Network
30th June 2026 @NCWClearning
Register for your free place here: https://t.co/XDBtPXHXcB

[Ismini Pells @IsminiPells]

https://t.co/8nwtn3tSEV

[Ismini Pells @IsminiPells]

Do you teach the #BritishCivilWars at #ALevelHistory ? Booking now open for @Cromwellorg Schools History Conference at @MuseumCromwell! Travel Grants available from @world_turned. Link for more details in replies.