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Medieval Manuscripts

@BLMedieval

Tweeting about the British Library's marvellous medieval manuscripts

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Joined January 2012
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Ennius@red_loebMar 12
Soon be that time again! #SpringEquinox2026 BL Add 18856; Guyart des Moulins, Bible historiale; c.1420 CE; France, Central (Paris); f.5v @BLMedieval
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BL Prints & Drawings@BL_printsMar 10
Fully funded AHRC CDP Rediscovering a Woman Collector at the British Library: New Sources and Perspectives on Sarah Sophia Banks ucl.ac.uk/arts-humanities/ne…
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@britishlibraryJan 6
Want to level up your library career this year? We’re looking for international mid-career library and archive professionals to join us this summer at our International Library Leaders Programme. Learn more link.bl.uk/ILLP2026
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Ennius@red_loeb20 Nov 2025
Bk 4 opens with an eclipse, pestilence, the return of Colman to his own people, and the death of Deusdedit the sixth bishop of Canterbury. BL Cotton MS Tiberius C II; Bede, Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum; late 8th-early 9th century; England, S.; f.94r @BLMedieval
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Medieval Manuscripts@BLMedieval4 Nov 2025
Would you like to co-supervise a PhD with the Medieval Manuscripts team? We're seeking a UK academic partner for a CDP on the dispersal of manuscripts from the Cotton collection, starting in October 2026. The deadline for applications is 28 November. bl.uk/stories/blogs/posts/th…
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@britishlibrary30 Sep 2025
Our blogs have a new look: bit.ly/BL-Blogs All previously published blogs will be available in our archive, launching in coming weeks. Watch this space for an update on when that goes live.
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Medievalists.net@Medievalists4 Jun 2025
British Library Acquires Five Rare Medieval Manuscripts medievalists.net/2025/06/bri… #medievalmanuscripts - congratulations @BLMedieval
British Library Acquires Five Rare Medieval Manuscripts - Medievalists.net

British Library Acquires Five Rare Medieval Manuscripts - Medievalists.net

The British Library has acquired five rare medieval manuscripts from Longleat House, offering new insights into Jewish-Christian relations, civic life, theology, and devotion in the Middle Ages.

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Ennius@red_loeb12 Mar 2025
Initial 'I'(n diebus) depicting Ahasuerus and Esther at the beginning of Esther BL Harley 2804; the 'Worms Bible'; 12th century; Germany; f.130v @BLMedieval
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James Squire
@JamesWSquire8 Mar 2025
Sur les traces d’un chef-d’œuvre! Un honneur d’accompagner Conseillère Fédérale Elisabeth Baume-Schneider au musée jurassien d’art et d’histoire pour ouvrir l’exhibition de l’iconique Bible de Moutiers-Grandval datant de c. l’an 835.
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Hello, just wanted to let you know that while the Medieval Women exhibition has now ended, you can still buy the beautiful book that accompanied it. What’s more there’s £10 off at @BL_Shop at the moment! shop.bl.uk/products/medieval…
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Ennius@red_loeb7 Mar 2025
Replying to @lampallib @britishlibrary @BLMedieval
A handy reminder of the feast days of March BL Harley MS 2332; Illustrated Almanac; 1411 CE-1412 CE; England; ff.3v-4r @BLMedieval
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LambethPalaceLibrary@lampallib7 Mar 2025
For our latest exhibition 'Unfolding Time: The Medieval Pocket Calendar', we borrowed seven items, including five concertina-fold almanacs from @britishlibrary. To learn more, check out Calum Cockburn's blog for @BLMedieval. blogs.bl.uk/digitisedmanuscr…… pic.x.com/jAoEC1Ct87
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A very happy publication day to ‘The Art of the Scribe’ by @LovettPatricia. In this glorious book Patricia explores 7 classic scripts & sets practical projects to help you reproduce them. It is absolutely stunning & a must for all medieval manuscript admirers. Available now!
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Sr Judith Leckie@srjudithl20 Feb 2025
#BritishLibrary #MedievalWomen #MedievalWomenInTheirOwnWords Just back from a really enjoyable time at the @britishlibrary exhibition Medieval Women in their own words. Brilliant exhibition. Am glad I made it before it ends.
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David Rundle@DrDavidRundle9 Feb 2025
Reading for a wet Sunday, inspired by @britishlibrary's Medieval Women exhibition: bonaelitterae.wordpress.com/…
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@britishlibrary5 Feb 2025
Shajar al-Durr (‘Tree of Pearls’) was the first Mamluk Sultana of Egypt. From leading armies to victory to designing her own mausoleum in the heart of Cairo, her legacy is nothing short of spectacular.

Shajar al-Durr | Medieval Women

Discover a Sultana's story in Medieval Women: In Their Own Words

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The Medieval Women exhibit at the ⁦@britishlibrary⁩ ⁦@BLMedieval⁩ was one of the best curated and presented exhibitions that I have seen in my life. It had a great wealth of objects and books (liturgical, medical, epistolary, legal, devotional, etc). Please go!!!
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Grace Ioppolo, FSA@ProfShakespeare13 Jan 2025
Very Stylish (and even sizzling): The wonderful “Medieval Women” exhibit @britishlibrary and @BLMedieval has been featured in the @TimesStyle magazine:
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Rachel Cooke@MsRachelCooke12 Jan 2025
Reviewed Medieval Women @britishlibrary Beautiful and very bracing - esp. the anchoresses who were allowed to keep only one cat in their sad little cells (Eng Lit people, manuscript of Ancrene Wisse may be gawped at). Includes smells theguardian.com/artanddesign…
Medieval Women: In Their Own Words review – a bracing cold shower with Joan of Arc and co

Medieval Women: In Their Own Words review – a bracing cold shower with Joan of Arc and co

A letter from the French saint and a lethal shopping list are among the stars of a mind-bending show of the words, mystical visions and everyday lives of women from 1100 to 1500

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@britishlibrary9 Jan 2025
A fearless leader, a national hero, and a global icon: Joan of Arc. Discover the incredible story of a young woman who defied the odds 👇

Joan of Arc | Medieval Women

Discover Joan's story in Medieval Women: In Their Own Words

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