Mark Forrest

Archivist, mostly medieval, @UWEBristol, editing sections of @VCHGloucester & @WiltsHistory. Committees: SDNQ, Proceedings of DNHAS. Dorset Record Society.

[Mark Forrest @mpforrest1967]

Now on Bluesky ... I hope to see you all there ...

[Southern History Society @SouthHistSoc]

Southern History Society is an educational charity led by academics and based @WinchesterHist. Despite having no formal funding, we publish and promote peer-reviewed research on the region's history with the support of our dedicated committee and members. https://t.co/aBzfBF3OB8

[Mark Forrest @mpforrest1967]

@SouthHistSoc @WinchesterHist Great to see that the back issues from volume 1 (1979) to 42 (2020) are all online on the website

[Mark Forrest @mpforrest1967]

@VCH_London and not such a good time for pigs ... pannage often being payable Michaelmas to Martinmas, then after that ...

[Mark Forrest @mpforrest1967]

G.K Kidston really selling his subject in the opening chapter of "The Bonhams of Wiltshire and Essex" ... but, meticulous detail is what I'm here for ... @WiltsHistory

[Dr Louise Ryland-Epton @LRylandEpton]

Today I have written about a 16th cent. witchcraft accusation & a community response to WWII for @VCH_London, but it could equally have been about Saxon boundaries, the 17th cent. sequestration of a living or a housing development currently being built. VCH work is fab but hard.

[Catherine Clarke @CathAMClarke]

A highlight of Saturday's Study Day from @WiltsHistory at @HeritageWSHC was seeing two of our colleagues (@john_hobnob & Mary Sirault) wearing their VCH Outstanding Contribution Awards. The 'Gold Blue Peter Badge' of the VCH world, nominated by the VCH community ❤️ @VCH_London

[Dr Louise Ryland-Epton @LRylandEpton]

On 21 Sep there is a free event in Chippenham exploring the lives of women before 1600 (inc👇supposedly the ex abbess of Wilton).
I am sharing stories developed from my @WiltsHistory research accompanied by some fab @VCH_London talent eg @CathAMClarke. https://t.co/wG2lMmgeNb

[Portland Museum @PortlandMuseum1]

FREE ENTRY FOR EVERYONE THIS WEEKEND!! ✨

For Heritage Open Days this year we are offering EVERYONE free entry to Portland Museum on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th 🥳

[BALH @BALHNews]

#ICYMI: Join us on Thursday 5th December for our Dymond Lecture! We will be joined by Professors @Medievalmariner and John McAleer, who will discuss English merchant shipping and early modern maritime communities.

Find out more: https://t.co/ZbCfm7s6x6

#WeAreLocalHistory

[Victoria County History @VCH_London]

#ComingSoon (ish). A very special #BigRedBook. 📕

This volume will be our first *ever* publication for the historic county of Westmorland, and the first Red Book from @VCH_Cumbria.

It covers the Lonsdale Ward, Lune valley, and Kirkby Lonsdale from prehistory to the present.

[Mark Forrest @mpforrest1967]

Sherborne Abbey robbery, police statement: "We are keen to trace the movement of the offenders in the areas of Hospital Lane, Abbey Road, Church Lane and Half Moon Street so I would ask local residents to please check their home CCTV"

[Edward Morello MP @EdwardMorelloWD]

I am absolutely outraged at what was clearly a highly organised robbery. I urge anyone with any information to come forward.

https://t.co/zbg13Lmn4B

[Paul Dryburgh @pablodiablo74]

Hoping to see many of you there for our first collaborative conference of the year. You can join us in Taunton too on 12 October to explore Maps and Buildings: https://t.co/6tkWEbhnKQ

[Dr Louise Ryland-Epton @LRylandEpton]

After debunking a few myths this week about Maud Heath, in September, some @VCH_London friends (@mpforrest1967, @GraceOwen_90, @john_hobnob & more) and I will be delving into women’s lives before 1600 and possibly debunking a few more. 😁

[Victoria County History @VCH_London]

All are welcome to this session, but it may be of particular interest to local #VCH groups (and perhaps other local history societies), exploring self-publishing options. Join us online to learn from others' experiences, and to ask your questions. @BALHNews @OnePlaceStudies

[Ruth Slatter @RuthSlatter]

It’s going to be such a pleasure to welcome my former colleague, research partner & wonderful friend @HannahWorthen to speak at this @CHPPC_IHR seminar. It will be excellent. The @Risky_Cities team have developed innovative approaches to participatory history. Can’t wait!

[Mark Forrest @mpforrest1967]

Genuinely perplexed as to how to pronounce William Fondgh's surname ...

[Mark Forrest @mpforrest1967]

@LRylandEpton @VCH_London @WiltsHistory @hobnob_press Hurrah, I can't wait to see it!

[Mark Forrest @mpforrest1967]

Amazing how may places in this 1633 survey of Maiden Bradley can be located on modern maps. My favourite so far is Elizabeth Rowe's new house, recently built in a pit (i.e. hollow) called Catbench
@WiltsHistory

[Dr Louise Ryland-Epton @LRylandEpton]

Working for your book’s publisher @hobnob_press means you can check the file before it gets sent to the printer. It looked good as it went, apart from page 132 which can’t be helped.
Book launch is in the village hall at Kington St Michael 13/6. 🎉🥳