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Construction history worldwide. Materials, technologies, systems and people relating to construction in the past. Journal, members' magazine, conferences etc
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@jpwarchaeology.bsky.socialReposted by @constructionhist.bsky.socialToday's venue... The Mayor's Parlour at Leicester Guildhall. Built around 1490 and significantly remodelled in 1637.
@jpwarchaeology.bsky.socialReposted by @constructionhist.bsky.socialIt's book release day, see you later Nottingham!
All info on the book and tour, here:
triskeleheritage.com/the-building...
@constructionhist.bsky.socialMembers and friends, please be aware of the many sham organisations which might be trying to make themselves seem legit by claiming you as one of their members:
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
@jpwarchaeology.bsky.socialReposted by @constructionhist.bsky.socialFabulous first show of the tour yesterday in Warwick! I was a little anxious about the last minute booking at 10.30am, but Warwick Words came through with about 80 souls present and we sold out of our stock of books! Day off today, then online gig Wed and Nottingham on Thu.
@celinecamps.bsky.socialReposted by @constructionhist.bsky.socialWe’re trying out the method to measure the female screws (nuts) andddd….it…is….WORKING! 🎉🔩
@constructionhist.bsky.social@jpwarchaeology.bsky.social TUNNEL!!
@mininglandscapes.bsky.socialReposted by @constructionhist.bsky.socialNew blog added to #MiningLandscapes #Ecomuseum’s collection www.mining-landscapes.org/blog Catherine revisits the environmental art works at Westfield opencast #Fife a month after their creation and exposure to the elements and together with artist Winston Plowes they reflect on permanence + memory
@jpwarchaeology.bsky.socialReposted by @constructionhist.bsky.socialWell, this archaeologist is staggered at the response to the oldest pub film!
Currently on 150,000+ views. After less than 2 days up its already the third most watched video in Historic England's archive! Thanks everyone 🙂
@jpwarchaeology.bsky.socialReposted by @constructionhist.bsky.socialI realise not everyone can get to my book tour dates, so I will be doing an online launch event on Wednesday 7 October at 7pm (UK time) 🙂
For more info & bookings, please visit:
@constructionhist.bsky.socialNo arguments on that from us. I remember that campaign about the wills.
@jpwarchaeology.bsky.socialReposted by @constructionhist.bsky.socialThe Buildings Archaeologist book tour starts next week (a thread)...
More info & tickets:
triskeleheritage.com/the-building...
#archaeology #history #architecture #thebuildingsarchaeologist #booktour
@constructionhist.bsky.socialWell, this looks pretty disastrous for researchers into English structures. How on earth could this have happened so suddenly that #HisttoricEngland had no warning?? Their risk register and risk management must be pretty weak.
www.sarsen.org/2026/09/hist...
@constructionhist.bsky.socialIndeed, and HATS too! How perfect!
@celinecamps.bsky.socialReposted by @constructionhist.bsky.socialNeed I say more ❤️ #MedievalSky #EarlyModern 🗃️
@tdenzer.bsky.socialReposted by @constructionhist.bsky.social@sevensixfive.bsky.social they are practically begging you to apply 😆
@pastglasgow.co.ukReposted by @constructionhist.bsky.social15-17 George Street under construction. Lightbody is at the foot of the ramp. The Whiteinch Primary School in the background survived the building of the tunnel.
@pastglasgow.co.ukReposted by @constructionhist.bsky.socialRear facade of tenements under construction at 15-17 George St (later Medwyn St) in 1902. The figure on the ramp is William Lightbbody of builders Messrs P W & A Lightbody. 24 room-and-kitchen flats (16 with internal WC, 8 shared) built by a workforce of 10 men in 9 months.
@archi-heritage.bsky.socialReposted by @constructionhist.bsky.socialLath and Plaster: Lath (from old German Lætt) meaning strips, or pieces, typically of wood. While in English speaking countries it's typically ran parallel, it can vary greatly greatly. Over time it transitioned to modern plaster board that we are familiar with today
@darrenmcleanuk.bsky.socialReposted by @constructionhist.bsky.socialThe trompe l'oeil of Gavi.
@mininglandscapes.bsky.socialReposted by @constructionhist.bsky.socialPottering along the coastal footpath at #StMonan’s #Fife first time I’ve noticed the surviving Leven and East Fife Railway infrastructure, opened early 1860s closed to passengers in 1965 and goods in 1966 #RailwayHeritage
