@ies-sas.bsky.social
Research centre specialising in the history of the book, manuscript and print studies, textual scholarship, digital editing and new critical approaches to literary history at the School of Advanced Study, University of London
https://ies.sas.ac.uk/
@laurajcleaver.bsky.socialReposted by @ies-sas.bsky.socialIf you’d like to know more about the impact of 1066 in England, on 12 November Mark Hagger will be giving a much more nuanced lecture. Book now 👇 #Skystorians
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@dickensfellowhq.bsky.socialReposted by @ies-sas.bsky.socialFollowing three excellent opening papers in tribute to the late Professor Michael Slater at Dickens Day 2026, we are now enjoying some apposite readings in memory or the late Dr Tony Williams.
@laurajcleaver.bsky.socialReposted by @ies-sas.bsky.social🚨Free public lecture on the Norman Conquest @sas-news.bsky.social @ies-sas.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social on November 12. Book now to hear Dr Mark Hagger explore the impact of 1066 on Britain. 👇 #BayeuxTapestry #YearOfTheNormans #Millenium
@ies-sas.bsky.socialJoin our in-person workshop for the opportunity to make your own embroidery inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry! 🪡🧵 ⏰ Thursday, 12 Nov 2026 📍 Senate House, London 🎟️ £40 Spaces are limited, book your place now 👇
@ies-sas.bsky.socialReposted by @ies-sas.bsky.socialJoin our online short course aimed at staff handling rights for literary agencies and publishing houses, covering the rationale for selling rights as well as the practicalities ⏰ 12-17 November 2026, 14:00-17:30 UK time 📍 Online (via Zoom) Registration closes on 3 November 2026 BOOK NOW 👇
@laurajcleaver.bsky.socialReposted by @ies-sas.bsky.socialIf you’d like to try palaeography too our online challenge is here share.articulate.com/uzWJfzquhgEN...
@ies-sas.bsky.socialWe shared some of work today at the SAS Research Festival, with print making and palaeography activities! Thanks to all who joined us to learn more about IES and SAS.
@laurajcleaver.bsky.socialReposted by @ies-sas.bsky.socialExcellent bookmark printing by @michaelwdurrant.bsky.social for @ies-sas.bsky.social and the @sas-news.bsky.social Research Festival.
@laurajcleaver.bsky.socialReposted by @ies-sas.bsky.socialLarry the dinosaur is having a busy day trying palaeography! @sas-news.bsky.social @ies-sas.bsky.social @ihr.bsky.social @warburginstitute.bsky.social
@ies-sas.bsky.socialJoin our online short course aimed at staff handling rights for literary agencies and publishing houses, covering the rationale for selling rights as well as the practicalities ⏰ 12-17 November 2026, 14:00-17:30 UK time 📍 Online (via Zoom) Registration closes on 3 November 2026 BOOK NOW 👇
@laurajcleaver.bsky.socialReposted by @ies-sas.bsky.socialSince #Traitors is back, I’m treating my family to a running commentary on the castle… @ies-sas.bsky.social
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@bibsoc.bsky.socialReposted by @ies-sas.bsky.social2026 is the 550th anniversary of England's first printer, William Caxton, establishing his printing press in Westminster, London. To celebrate, the Bibliographical Society is hosting a series of videos from libraries in the UK and around the world introducing viewers to items printed by Caxton ...
@ies-sas.bsky.socialCome along to SAS Festival of Research and Engagement 2026 on Thursday 8 October for a lively day of discovery, conversation and inspiration. Find out more here: www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
@ies-sas.bsky.socialThe 2026 Being Human Festival programme is now live! Running 5-14 November 2026, over 230 events in 38 towns and cities across the UK will explore a wide range of humanities research with the festival theme 'Crossroads'. Read about it here: bit.ly/4halWX1
#BeingHuman2026
@ies-sas.bsky.socialReposted by @ies-sas.bsky.socialJoin us in person to investigate Arthur Conan Doyle’s representations of and ideas about Asia and Africa, exploring themes and issues such as empire, race, Orientalism, health, travel and tourism
🎟️ Ticket price: £20
⏰ Friday, 2 Oct 2026, 10am - 5:30pm
🔗 ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
@drwillgreen.bsky.socialReposted by @ies-sas.bsky.social🗣 Public History Talks - Open for Booking! When we think about the drama of Shakespeare and his contemporaries, we often think of purpose-built London playhouses like the Globe. Yet much of the disruptive, political energy of the professional playing companies was forged on the road.
@ies-sas.bsky.social📣 CREAM Presents Rahaab Allana: The Unpredictable Commons Autonomy and Exhibitionary Practice
Initiated by Pragya Dhital of the IES and organised by @lucysoutter.bsky.social
📅 8 October, 6–7.30pm
📍 University of Westminster
🎟️ Open to all: tinyurl.com/ymdva3j8
@laurajcleaver.bsky.socialReposted by @ies-sas.bsky.socialMarking the 350th anniversary of the oldest English book auction catalogue, this year’s book trade history conference returns to the theme of auctions. 🧑⚖️ 📚
London 22-23 November, book now at www.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
@ies-sas.bsky.socialJoin us in person to investigate Arthur Conan Doyle’s representations of and ideas about Asia and Africa, exploring themes and issues such as empire, race, Orientalism, health, travel and tourism
🎟️ Ticket price: £20
⏰ Friday, 2 Oct 2026, 10am - 5:30pm
🔗 ies.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...
@ies-sas.bsky.socialHow does printing shape our language and the way we consume the written word?
@michaelwdurrant.bsky.social and Karen Attar explored these topics at a talk last week, following on from their
@senatehouselib.bsky.social Caxton exhibition.
Read more here: www.london.ac.uk/senate-house...
