Clare King
I am an archaeologist, fencer and martial artist. I probably won't post much, but will lurk a lot.
@balwen76.bsky.social
Archifydd, hanesydd, Cymro a Cristion gyda Morris 1000. Caws, cathod a threnau yn dda/Archivist, historian, Welshman and Christian with a Morris 1000. Cheese, cats and trains are good.
@paulaber.bsky.social
Hanesydd / Historian. Emeritus prof. Interested in ideas and practices of freedom in 19th century Atlantic world, transnational journalism, Wales, Ireland and France. Co-edited Gender in Modern Welsh History (2023) with Drs Beth Jenkins and Stephanie Ward
@philparkes.bsky.social
Objects conservator, heritage crafts maille maker based in South Wales. Formerly Cardiff University, now freelance doing stuff that I enjoy.
@rhysowens.bsky.social
Former imperial historian specialising in India and social history. Job market didn't work out so now I am very happily employed working for an MP
@jenniph.bsky.social
Qualified genealogist (RQG member) based in Cardiff. MSc Genealogical, Palaeographic & Heraldic Studies (University of Strathclyde). PGR member Royal Historical Society.
@glamorganfhs.bsky.social
Family history society researching Glamorgan ancestors since 1974. Website https://www.glamfhs.org.uk
@adamchapman.bsky.social
Medieval historian interested in Wales, Somerset exile, inept cricketer, General Editor of the longest-running and largest local history project yet devised, the Victoria County History of England. Probably drinking tea.
@reviewwales.bsky.social
Journalist. Author. Cultural adventurer. Writes about the arts, art history, opera and the uncanny. PhD researcher in the Gothic. Ghosts and Folklore of Wales podcast. Happiest at Halloween.
@cduigan.bsky.social
Environmental consultant, researcher & non-fiction writer; water & nature; heritage & natural history; women in science; biographer of Dr. Kathleen Carpenter; Ireland & Wales connections; accepts commissions. https://catherineduigan.co.uk/
@whitchurchhospital.bsky.social
Whitchurch Hospital is a closed Mental Health Hospital in Cardiff 🏴 1908-2016 Used as a military hospital during both World Wars. Originally known as the Cardiff City Mental Hospital. Account run by Whitchurch Hospital Historcial Society (Est. 2009)
@jane-henderson.bsky.social
Museums, Conservation Wales. I want to help share, save and enjoy stuff from the past.
@welshbuildings.bsky.social
Church Surveyor to the Dioceses of Llandaff and Monmouth Historic buildings in Wales, Welsh folk history, Cymraeg Hen dai, hen straeon, hen iaith 🏰📚🏴
@knightonmuseum.bsky.social
🏴Small social history museum just on the Welsh side of the Powys/Radnorshire-Shropshire border. Dementia-friendly and run by volunteers.🏴 These are the views of our curator - as is the slant towards industrial archaeology and cats. www.knightonmuseum.org
@antiquariansmon.bsky.social
Founded in 1911, we are the leading historical and prehistorical group on Ynys Môn, promoting and protecting the past on behalf of Anglesey’s future. Website: http://www.hanesmon.org.uk/
@perons.bsky.social
In search of light, stone, and stories — in churches & chapels, mostly Wales, sometimes over the border🏴 Heritage consultant - churchescymru.org | Commissioner @rcahmwales.bsky.social | Dysgwr Cymraeg
@bobsrailrelics.co.uk
Railways, Industrial History, Canals and the odd bit of strange Wales
@tongwynlais.bsky.social
Art, local history, photography and adventures around Tongwynlais and Castell Coch in Cardiff, Wales. Running the #CardiffTrails tongwynlais.app
@bogarty.bsky.social
Historian & Researcher 🏚️ Science Museum Group collections 🛰️ Returned Cardiffian 🏴 Plant Nerd 🌱 Views my own. She/her/hi
@peteralexheritage.bsky.social
Heritage Consultant, Museum Accreditation Mentor, Colonial History in Wales. Writer of speculative fiction. North Wales.
@heritagenetwork.bsky.social
The Heritage Network (formerly Heritage Trust Network) is the UK's umbrella body for organisations that are rescuing, restoring and re-using historic buildings, structures and spaces. https://heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk
@folklorewales.com
Welsh folklorist • Author • Honorary Research Fellow, Amgueddfa Cymru • Antiquarian book collector • Rheibio'n Gymraeg • The Folklore of Wales: Ghosts (2023) • Represented by jonathanclowes.co.uk folklorewales.com
@wellhopper.bsky.social
Exploring the holy wells and healing wells of North Wales - Fforio'r ffynhonnau sanctaidd a ffynhonnau iachaol Gogledd Cymru Folklore & history / llên gwerin & hanes More at www.wellhopper.wales
@susiefielding.bsky.social
Historic Buildings Investigator @ Royal Commission Wales | Nonconformist Chapels | C20 Built Heritage | Digital Technologies in Heritage | Countryside & Dogs | O Gymru - Dysgwr | Personal Account
@lighthousewales.bsky.social
Lighthouse-related posts by Warren Kovach, local history author (@angleseyhistory.bsky.social). Forthcoming book "Lighthouses of Wales", from Amberley: https://www.amberley-books.com/lighthouses-of-wales.html Website: lighthouses.wales
@cambriansarch.bsky.social
The premier society for the study of the archaeology and history of Wales and the Marches, founded in 1846. We publish an annual journal, Archaeologia Cambrensis, award grants & prizes and hold regular meetings. Join us! https://cambrians.org.uk/about-us
@ystadaucymru.bsky.social
Sefydliad Ymchwil Ystadau Cymru | Institute for the Study of Welsh Estates. Research centre at Bangor University. www.bangor.ac.uk/iswe History - Culture - Landscapes - Archives - Heritage - People - Places - Wales
@foldingrockmag.bsky.social
New Writing from Wales and Beyond. A bold magazine for writers and readers of the best creative prose | Issue 001: Roots out now | Eds. @kathryntann.bsky.social & @rjph91.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/foldingrock
@calonbooks.bsky.social
Telling Wales' stories | Rhannu straeon #Cymru A non-fiction imprint of @uniwalespress.bsky.social, est. 2022 | Supported by the #Books Council of #Wales
@c20cymru.bsky.social
Campaigning to save modern architecture and design heritage in Wales / Ymgyrchu i achub pensaernïaeth a ddylunio fodern yng Nghymru http://c20society.org.uk
@plentywenlock.bsky.social
Tiny homespun record label and publisher based on the Powys/Shropshire border (UK). Words, pictures and music by Eric Loveland Heath and Victoria Clinton. https://plentywenlockrecords.bandcamp.com / https://plentywenlockpress.bigcartel.com
@llafur.bsky.social
Llafur: The Welsh People's History Society organises free regular history events and has an annual journal for members. To join please visit our website: www.llafur.org
@mythwelsh.bsky.social
Mytholeg Cymreig. Welsh myth, legend, folklore and magic beyond the Mabinogion. Quite a huge dose of Welsh magic to be honest with you. Twitter profile was @mythwelsh
@aberuniarchives.bsky.social
Home to records of the University from its foundation (and before!) in 1872 to the present day + range of other archive collections. Cymraeg 🏴 @archifprifaber.bsky.social
@henebtwa.bsky.social
Heneb is an independent organisation dedicated to the conservation, investigation, recording and promotion of the historic environment of Wales and beyond. heneb.org.uk
@meganfoodhistorian.bsky.social
Food Historian and Cook. Medieval and Early Modern Britain and Europe. Archaeologist. Researcher. Writer. Organic Vegetarian. Experimental Archaeology | Historical Archaeology insta: @meganfoodhistorian
@refugeesinrhyl.bsky.social
All about the Belgian Refugees who came to North Wales during the First World War. Find us at: www.refugeesinrhyl.wordpress.com
@heritagepilgrim.bsky.social
Historian, heritage adviser, pilgrim. Also posting on @churchmonuments.bsky.social
@deganwy.bsky.social
Local history group offering monthly talks throughout the year.
@homefrontmuseum.bsky.social
Experience the sights and sounds of civilian life during the Second World War at this unique indoor attraction in Llandudno. Open March to October, Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 4.00pm.
@conwyhistory.bsky.social
Lover of old things⚔️ Tour Guide covering North Wales Adult Learning Coordinator History Lecturer 🗡️ Obsessions: medieval history, history of witches, books, graves, mead, castles. https://linktr.ee/conwyhistory
@haverfordwestheritage.org.uk
Non-profit : building preservation and community regeneration. Sympathetically seeking to bring Haverfordwest's neglected heritage buildings back into community use.
@sstteam.bsky.social
@wrexhammuseum.bsky.social
Cyfrif swyddogol Amgueddfa Wrecsam / The official account for Wrexham Museum
@mappingthemarch.bsky.social
Mapping the March: Medieval Wales and England aims to create the first holistic cultural history of the medieval March of Wales, the borderlands between Wales and England, occupied by a diverse population of Welsh and English speakers between 1282-1550.
@librarywales.bsky.social
Llyfrgell i Gymru a’r Byd A Library for Wales and the World
@richardbranson.bsky.social
Screw it, let's do it. Proof it's the real me: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rbranson_richard-branson-richardbransonbskysocial-activity-7267516793689124864--I14 Here's my blog: https://www.virgin.com/branson-
@bho.bsky.social
British History Online is a digital library of primary and secondary sources for the history of the British Isles. Part of the Institute of Historical Research. https://www.british-history.ac.uk/
@chuckwendig.bsky.social
I like apples. I post photos. I dig birds. I write books. The next book is THE STAIRCASE IN THE WOODS, April 2025. Yes, I'm cringe. What do you want from me, I'm a 48-year-old dad and my brain is a mouse-eaten shoebox.