Tom Roberts

The Theewes Claviorgan | Theewes, Lodewyk | V&A Explore The Collections Claviorgan, 1579, English, Lodewyk Theewes

I was writing the other day about a document that mentions the Antwerp-born Londoner Lodewijk Theeuws, but I hadn't realised that a claviorgan he built in 1579 still exists at the V&A, and that it's the earliest surviving keyboard instrument made in Britain. collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O60635/...

Huge congrats!!

Thanks, John! His name is Stephen Frizonfield (?) and pops up around the 1590s, first as collector, then as constable. I'll DM the refs.

Looking forward to reading more. You probably already know that there was a Florentine constable of St Botolph w/o Bishopsgate in the late 1590s!

Public History in Global Perspective Where should public history sit within the matrix of global, international, (trans-)national, and more local histories? Since its emergence in the 1970s, Public History has typically been read as comm...

🔊 Very pleased our book about public history is out and gold open access: Public History in Global Perspective
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Come and work with me! The National Archives are looking for an Early Modern Parliamentary Records Specialist. More details available via the link. www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cg...

Yes, I was thinking about ads pinned up on posts or something similar. Basically I'm looking at a whole group of landlords and tenants who don't seem to have any direct connection (church, livery company, etc.)

Both good questions. As for the first, this kind of ephemera tend not to survive (I'm thinking paper advertisements pinned to posts in the manner of playbills)... Second is a good shout -- I'll keep digging!

Almost certainly, but I'm wondering if there was a more formal way to advertise pre-newsbooks 🤔

You're very welcome! It was great fun.

A seventeenth-century illustration of two unarmoured fencers fighting with two-handed swords.

'Masters of Defence: Fencers and Fencing in England, c. 1400-1600'

Next Friday evening, at 7pm UK time, I’ll be talking about my research for the German Federation for Historical Fencing.
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I was also unconvinced by the time I submitted 😂

I wrote my undergraduate dissertation on Robert Greene as the first literary celebrity. Can't say it went down that well.

Perhaps a silly question but does anyone know how landlords advertised rental properties in sixteenth-century London?

I've been away so very late to this but I can confirm that the Founders are a great bunch and the food/wine top-notch.

LAST CHANGE TO SAVE LIVERPOOL ST STATION FROM THE MONSTER BLOCK! Note the height of Grade II*-listed Great Eastern Hotel in front and observe that this pile is more than twice the height and it will block out all daylight from the concourse. shorturl.at/sByFe

“This is the hardest job I’ve ever done. My hands go numb, and I can’t feel them. Over time you get used to the pain.”

I said, “That’s what ballet dancers say about their feet.”

He said,”Really? So, their feet are our hands.”

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Genesis have said that they're not closing and they didn't start the petition

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Talk with Professor Laurie Johnson - Bargate: A Shakespearean Provincial Playhouse - Ticketing Although Southampton’s Bargate is not a typical Shakespearean playhouse venue, it was an effective performance venue for mayoral command performances and community playing throughout that era. Leading...

Heading to the UK for the Visiting Fellowship in a little over three weeks, and thanks to Tudor House and Southampton City Council for hosting my first advertised speaking commitment (with Sarah Siddons Fan Club!) while there: southamptonmuseumsandgallery.co.uk/events/barga...

I came across this will record for a member where he proposes to use the Haberdashers Company barge in his funeral arrangements.

That's very kind, thanks!

Hi Darren, I wrote this article and I'm happy to send on a pdf.

Thomas Nashe’s Harlequin: French Political Satire and the Commedia dell’Arte in Early Modern England | Renaissance Drama: Vol 52, No 2

This came out a few weeks back. Let me know if you don't have access but would like to have a read.

Thomas Nashe’s Harlequin: French Political Satire and the Commedia dell’Arte in Early Modern England | Renaissance Drama: Vol 52, No 2 www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/...

Thanks! I'll DM you

Thomas Nashe’s Harlequin: French Political Satire and the Commedia dell’Arte in Early Modern England | Renaissance Drama: Vol 52, No 2

This came out a few weeks back. Let me know if you don't have access but would like to have a read.

Thomas Nashe’s Harlequin: French Political Satire and the Commedia dell’Arte in Early Modern England | Renaissance Drama: Vol 52, No 2 www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/...

Hello! @gabcox.bsky.social twisted my arm...