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Posting about The British Library's marvellous medieval manuscripts.
@blmedieval.bsky.socialHwæt! A new edition of the Electronic Beowulf has been released by Kevin Kiernan (University of Kentucky).
You can explore it here:
ebeowulf.uky.edu
Beowulf is one of our greatest literary treasures, and the unique manuscript is held at the British Library.
@blmedieval.bsky.socialWe are recruiting for a Curator of Ancient and Medieval Manuscripts. For further details, and information on how to apply, please see the advert below. The deadline for applications is 12 July.
@blmedieval.bsky.socialThe Cotton Genesis (Cotton MS Otho B VI, 5th century) was one of the tragic victims of the Ashburnham House fire in 1731.
Today, we’re delighted to release new multispectral imaging of the manuscript, allowing us to read its texts for the first time in hundreds of years.
@blmedieval.bsky.socialA trio of medieval bagpipers 🎶🎶🎶
@blmedieval.bsky.socialWe 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!
@blmedieval.bsky.socialHwaet! The Beowulf manuscript (Cotton MS Vitellius A XV) is now back online.
You can consult the entire manuscript through the online catalogue:
@blmedieval.bsky.socialHello, have you missed us? We’d love to hear from you. Tell us your favourite British Library manuscript and we’ll post an image for you.
