Manchester Medieval Society

The official Twitter feed for the Manchester Medieval Society. Founded in 1933.

[Chetham's Library @chethamslibrary]

Michael Powell 1955-2019

We are immeasurably sad to announce the devastating news that our brilliant and beloved friend and colleague Michael Powell has died peacefully in his sleep early this morning (1/2)

[Manchester Medieval Society @MancMedSoc]

A great crowd tonight for Anke Bernau’s talk on “Late Medieval Knots: Pain, Mystery, Delight”!

[Manchester Medieval Society @MancMedSoc]

@PaulBHalsall We’re finalizing that with the committee, and will let you know when it’s done!

[MANCASS @MANCASS_UoM]

Our director Charles Insley welcoming Elizabeth M. Tyler for our annual Toller Lecture, on “Lay Vernacular Literacy in the Court of Edward the Confessor: Anglo-Saxon Chronicle C and the Vision of Leofric.”

[MANCASS @MANCASS_UoM]

Our annual Toller lecture is TODAY! Come join us at 5:00pm I’m Samuel Alexander LG12! https://t.co/Oa7TkuozBL

[MANCASS @MANCASS_UoM]

This year's Toller Lecture is coming up on Monday, 21 May, featuring Professor Elizabeth Tyler (York) on "Lay Vernacular Literacy in the Court of Edward the Confessor: Anglo-Saxon Chronicle C and the Vision of Leofric." Hope to see many of you there! #medievaltwitter

[Manchester Medieval Society @MancMedSoc]

Michael discusses our modern fascination with #Æthelflæd, especially as a warrior, queen, and more.

[Manchester Medieval Society @MancMedSoc]

Charles Insley introducing out distinguished guest, Manchester Professor of Public History Michael Wood!

[Manchester Medieval Society @MancMedSoc]

Michael Wood: #Æthelflæd is a central figure in English history in the tenth century.

[Dr. Ryan T. Goodman @RTGoodman]

We're getting started on this year's #Æthelflæd millenary fun this evening in Manchester! If you're nearby, come hear Michael Wood present the annual @MANCASS_UoM / @MancMedSoc lecture! #medievaltwitter #anglosaxon https://t.co/SpqbyWwVlu

[Manchester Medieval Society @MancMedSoc]

Join us tomorrow for our annual Medieval Society/MANCASS joint lecture! https://t.co/pAuWVq1R2z

[Manchester Medieval Society @MancMedSoc]

We’re happy to announce our annual joint lecture with @MANCASS_UoM will take place next week on 3 May. Michael Wood, Professor of Public History, will be speaking on ‘The Lady of the Mercians: Æthelflæd, Daughter of Alfred the Great.’ For more info, visit: https://t.co/v0meehHoQf

[Manchester Medieval Society @MancMedSoc]

We’re happy to announce our annual joint lecture with @MANCASS_UoM will take place next week on 3 May. Michael Wood, Professor of Public History, will be speaking on ‘The Lady of the Mercians: Æthelflæd, Daughter of Alfred the Great.’ For more info, visit: https://t.co/v0meehHoQf

[North West Medieval Studies @nwmsNetwork]

We've extended the #CFP deadline for our one-day symposium! Come join us in Liverpool to discuss 'Reading Medieval Journeys!' (PS Travel funding may be available for speakers!) #medievaltwitter

[Manchester Medieval Society @MancMedSoc]

Today at 4pm: Research Seminar @HistoryManMet @mmu_RAH (Room GM231): Katherine Lewis, Crusading, Chivalry & Masculinity in 15th & early 16th-c England https://t.co/WUiNKRqHZE

[JRRI @JRRIManchester]

**FUNDING KLAXON**
Want to work with the JRRI in 2018/19? Check out all of our current funding opportunities, including #ECR fellowships: https://t.co/hAZKBsbnaZ All deadlines April 20. Please RT! #ECRchat #digitalhumanities #phdchat #Funding #Jobs

[Manchester Medieval Society @MancMedSoc]

Many thanks to Senior Librarian Fergus Wilde, and our members and guests who braved the wintry conditions last night to join us, for a fabulous tour of @chethamslibrary! #medievaltwitter

[Manchester Medieval Society @MancMedSoc]

Wed 7 Mar, 4pm: Research Seminar @HistoryManMet @mmu_RAH (Room GM231): Katherine Lewis, Crusading, Chivalry & Masculinity in 15th & early 16th-c England https://t.co/WUiNKR96B4

[Manchester Medieval Society @MancMedSoc]

@PaulBHalsall It's fairly standard for a part-time teaching only position.

[Manchester Medieval Society @MancMedSoc]

@PaulBHalsall It's not a full-time position. It's 4 hours teaching per week.

[Manchester Medieval Society @MancMedSoc]

Lecturer in Medieval History at University of Oxford https://t.co/arJUBd82Kf #jobsacuk