Luke Foddy

Interested in history, archaeology and the natural world. Bylines for BBC and @MedievalWorldCC Find me on Bluesky at

[Jonathan Calder @lordbonkers]

@arthistorynews Looking at the replies to this, it's worth saying that the council doesn't own Wright's house and that the city already has a fine museum and art gallery with the best collection of his work you will find anywhere. It's well worth a visit if you like Wright's art.

[Dr. Bendor Grosvenor 🇺🇦 @arthistorynews]

After my talk on Wright of Derby, I went to see his house, near Derby Cathedral. A sorry sight; derelict, under threat of demolition, occupied by squatters. A sad way to remember one of our artistic giants!

[Tom Bacon @TomABacon]

So, I've just spent a bit of time looking into the debate on IHT and farming. I... got a shock. First, a note: I have a friend who runs a family farm. In his view, the whole thing is a something and nothing. 🧵

[Luke Foddy @LukeFoddy]

@zoe_grunewald Same with EMR. But it’s not just wifi, general 4g coverage is awful too. I took a train across Bulgaria (from Sofia to the Black Sea) this summer and never lost signal. Yet 3 minutes out of KX and it’s gone. UK is falling behind

[Streets Kitchen @streetskitchen]

🚨At least FOUR people a day die while experiencing #homelessness.

Every six hours, someone passes away prematurely.

This is totally unacceptable.

Join us, @our_MoH & others at Downing Street to remember all we have lost... 💔

#MakeThemCount
More info:
https://t.co/ZV1VGqO9v8

[Wildlife Justice Commission @WJCommission]

📢 Reminder: Our side-event at #CrimeCOP12 is TOMORROW! 🌍️

🗓️ Date: 17 October
⏰ Time: 1:00 – 1:50 PM
📍 Location: Vienna International Centre, Room CR7

Join us to explore the vital role of civil society in tackling environmental crimes. We’re excited to see you there!

#UNTOC #WildlifeJustice #EnvironmentalCrimes #CivilSociety #OrganisedCrime #Partnerships

[Luke Foddy @LukeFoddy]

When you enter a subway to cross a road and end up in an #archaeology gallery

Well played, #Sofia 👏Well played

#Bulgaria #history

[Nature Crime Alliance @NatureCrimeAll]

Governments and organisations from across #Africa are coming together to tackle the global challenge of #naturecrime

We're grateful to @DialogueEarth_ for highlighting this key #environmental issue, and the momentum we're building to fight these crimes
https://t.co/GVctshevv3

[Marc Morris @Longshanks1307]

#OnThisDay 1265 Simon de Montfort and his supporters were hacked to death at the Battle of Evesham on the orders of the future Edward I. Here's my account: https://t.co/ce7weLIDC1

[Luke Foddy @LukeFoddy]

The battle of #Evesham was fought #OTD in 1265

Historians often cite the chronicler Robert of Gloucester’s phrase “the murder of Evesham, for battle it was none” to convey the unusual level of violence on that day. But Robert was being much more specific

https://t.co/QgwdBbbhWp

[Luke Foddy @LukeFoddy]

The rebellion against Henry III saw considerable disorder across the #Midlands, with Robert de Ferrers, earl of #Derby, heavily involved. Yet much of this was strategic and coordinated

I’m very grateful to @MidlandHistory for publishing my research

https://t.co/IwhI6Gnbxc

[Edward Gillin @edward_gillin]

Sublime light over the tombs of France’s medieval monarchs in the Basilica of Saint-Denis, completed 1144. A revolutionary use of stained glass

#Paris #gothic #light #stainedglass #glass #france #french #medieval #medievaltwitter #stdenis #Paris2024 #construction #architecture

[Eduard Habsburg @EduardHabsburg]

THREAD: Today I held the 🇻🇦 Vatican Charlemagne gold coin in the palm of my hand.
Yes, the one that the emperor himself deposited on St. Peter's tomb, ca 800 AD.
I wasn't allowed to take a pic.
But I will post pics 👇 below 👇 - and you will be surprised!
Also, how it was found

[Dr Laura Flannigan @LFlannigan17]

Delighted to appear in this month's issue of @HistoryToday, writing about Richard III and the wider context of royal justice in late medieval and Tudor England!

[Luke Foddy @LukeFoddy]

Buzzing to share that my very first journal article was published today in @MidlandHistory

It provides an analysis of Robert de Ferrers’ involvement in the rebellion against Henry III, with a focus on the #Midlands

#medievaltwitter

https://t.co/HPf1Os1NOH

[Nature Crime Alliance @NatureCrimeAll]

The latest edition of the ‘Meet the Nature Crime Alliance’ #webinar series takes place this Wednesday, 29 May, at 10am ET / 4pm CET

Join us to hear insights from @ifawglobal, @ACA_DC, and @StopFraud on their work tackling #naturecrime

Register here: https://t.co/ausEdaWlQr

[Nature Crime Alliance @NatureCrimeAll]

Our global efforts to protect #biodiversity are undermined by #naturecrime

On #EarthDay, we highlight the need for global, multi-sector collaboration to tackle these crimes and protect people and #planet 🌍

Find out more about the Nature Crime Alliance: https://t.co/5tDm6N6k1t

[Nature Crime Alliance @NatureCrimeAll]

Illegal #wildlife trade threatens species and ecosystems and undermines our global #biodiversity goals

On #WorldWildlifeDay, we recognise the scale of the challenge posed by #wildlifecrime, but are emboldened by actors around the world who are achieving success in this fight

[Yulia Stange @yuliastange]

Representatives of our early founding partner Norway, and UNEP - our newest partner of the @NatureCrimeAll meeting at #UNEA6 #naturecrime

[Nature Crime Alliance @NatureCrimeAll]

Joint action between governments, law enforcement, civil society, Indigenous Peoples, and local communities is key to fighting #naturecrime

Join us at #UNEA6 to explore how global collaboration is bolstering efforts to protect people and planet

https://t.co/PTwz4IOu7d