"Scholars ascribe this Gospel to a specific group of lavishly illuminated liturgical manuscripts, which was created during the time of Abbot Isingrim of Ottobeuren (1145-80) in the scriptorium of Ottobeuren Abbey in Bavaria."
Portrait of St Luke the Evangelist and his symbol
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 21255; Gospel Book; c.1165; Ottobeuren: f.106r
Very sad news at the passing of a wonderful actor.
Obituary of Eric Allan, who played Bert Fry for 24 years. #TheArchers www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
"Ausculta o fili precepta magistri et inclina aurem cordis tui"
München, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, BSB Clm 19408; Regula S. Benedicti; end 8th century; Tegernsee; p.8
"Ausculta o fili precepta magistri et inclina aurem cordis tui"
BnF MS Latin 10062; Obituary, martyrology, chronicle, etc., of the abbey of Saint-Evroul (diocese of Lisieux); 12th century; f.98r @gallicabnf.bsky.social
This initial-word panel marks the beginning of Torah portion 'Pikude' (פְקוּדֵי).
#ParashahPictures
BL Or 2696; Torah, the Five Scrolls, & Hafțarot, with Masorah & Rashi's commentary; 1350 CE-1399 CE; Germany, S; f.188r @blmedieval.bsky.social
This colourful initial-word panel with a bonus creature, marks the beginning of Torah portion 'Va-yakhel' (וַיַּקְהֵל).
#ParashahPictures
British Library Or 2696; 1350 CE-1399 CE; Germany, S; f.179v @blmedieval.bsky.social
Four hybrids are depicted around the initial-word of Torah portion Pekudei (פְקוּדֵי).
#ParashahPictures
BL Add MS 11639; 'The Northern French Miscellany'; 1277-1324 CE; f.49v @blmedieval.bsky.social
Hybrids are depicted around the initial-word of Torah portion Va-yakhel (וַיַּקְהֵל).
#ParashahPictures
British Library Add MS 11639; 'The Northern French Miscellany'; 1277-1324 CE; f.47v @blmedieval.bsky.social
Joseph Ibn Hayyim marks the beginning of Torah portion Pekudei (פְקוּדֵי) with a bear climbing up the central margin of the page.
#ParashahPictures
Bodleian Library MS Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.58r @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social
Joseph Ibn Hayyim marks the beginning of Torah portion Vayakhel (וַיַּקְהֵל ) with a dragon biting its foot in the margin. #ParashahPictures
Bodleian Library MS Kennicott 1; 'The Kennicott Bible'; 1476 CE; La Coruña, Spain; f.55v @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social
The initial-word of Torah portion Pekudei (פְקוּדֵי) is surrounded by some interesting images.
#ParashahPictures
BL Add MS 15423; Torah; 1441 CE-1467 CE; Central Italy (Florence); f. 63r @blmedieval.bsky.social
The initial-word of Torah portion Vayakhel (וַיַּקְהֵל) is surrounded by interesting faces.
#ParashahPictures
British Library Add MS 15423; Pentateuch; 1441 CE-1467 CE; Central Italy (Florence); f.60r @blmedieval.bsky.social
Now returned online: this tiny golden girdle book, made around 1540, containing an English verse translation of the Psalms and an added portrait of Henry VIII (Stowe MS 956).
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Louis MacNeice @wilshaw755.bsky.social
Delighted to publish a new article on my website. Written by the amazing Andie Kristina it explores poet Louis MacNeice's works in relation to WW2 & the Spanish Civil War. Lovers of History & Irish Literature/Poetry will love this. Please share it to anyone who'd be interested in reading. #history
17th March is the feast of St Patrick.
"I, Patrick, a sinner, a most simple countryperson, the least of all the faithful..."
#StPatricksDay2026 ☘️
BL Cotton MS Nero E I/1; 'Cotton-Corpus legendary’, including Patrick, Confessio; 11th century; Worcester; f.169v
@blmedieval.bsky.social
17th March is the feast of St Patrick who is here depicted asleep on a knoll.
#StPatricksDay2026 ☘️
BL Royal 20 D VI; Wauchier de Denain, Lives of the Saints; 13th century; France, Central (Paris); f.213v
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A vision of St Patrick in Purgatory ☘️
BL Royal 17 B XLIII, f 132v @blmedieval.bsky.social
17th March is the feast of St Patrick who appears here in the margin of the Theodore Psalter.
#StPatricksDay2026 ☘️
BL Add MS 19352; Theodore Psalter; 1066 CE; Eastern Mediterranean (Constantinople); f.76v
@blmedieval.bsky.social
17th March is the feast of St Patrick, Bishop of Armagh, died 464 CE
#StPatricksDay2026
Bodleian Library MS. Tanner 17; South English Legendary: Lives of Saints, and Temporale; 15th century; England; f.31r
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St Pancras station this evening. The Bayeux Tapestry is coming! Through the tunnel (but not on Eurostar). Making the journey on dry land, unlike when it went from Canterbury to Bayeux in the 1070s.
When Trump says "we make a lot of money," he's talking about his Big Oil donors.
They spent spent nearly $100M to get Trump elected in 2024, and the investment is paying off quite well for them.
Oligarchy in action.
Support the development of our major exhibition on the Norman Conquest through this extraordinary PhD placement opportunity.
Available to students currently registered at a UK HEI, three full-time, six-month placements. Applications open until Monday 6 April.
Find out more: link.bl.uk/dnv
Soon be that time again!
#SpringEquinox2026
BL Add 18856; Guyart des Moulins, Bible historiale; c.1420 CE; France, Central (Paris); f.5v @blmedieval.bsky.social
Blow your own trumpet!
BL Royal MS 15 D II; 'The Welles Apocalypse'; c 1310; England;
f.136v @blmedieval.bsky.social
Wednesday is Wodin's day.
BL Cotton MS Caligula A VIII, f.29r @blmedieval.bsky.social
If only one had more Time!
BL Royal 13 A XI; Works on computus & astrology; last quarter of the 11th century or 1st quarter of the 12th century; France; f.22r @blmedieval.bsky.social
We have an incredible new PhD placement opportunity to help support the development and curation of our major exhibition on the Norman Conquest, opening in October 2027.
Learn more and apply through the link below!
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