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Richard G S Mason retweeted
Shield for the Field or Tournament (Targe), ca. 1450 #themet #armandsarmor metmuseum.org/art/collection…
When you cause this level of political division under the name of heritage, I think it’s reasonable for you to present the evidence. Let’s see these genuine complaints then. @YorkDungeon @PhilipDaviesUK #dickturpin
York Dungeon stands firm after 'woke idiots' call for Dick Turpin ride to be renamed 'Richard' to avoid offence
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Richard G S Mason retweeted
And, if you want to know how the Iron Age gates at Eddisbury and other hillforts worked on this #HillfortsWednesday, there's a very fine OPEN ACCESS paper by @preshitorian @rgsm84 @DrDerekHamilton #EddieRule and @johnswogger in @ArchaeologicalJ here:
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Latest publication - ‘A very cabinet picture of an interior in ye olden times’: The Duke’s Rooms, Warkworth castle. A study of the 19th century interiors by Anthony Salvin and furniture by the notorious forger George Shaw who duped a Duke. Available in the journal of the FHS 2021
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Starting with the original design for the space by Salvin, this paper explores the European grand tour acquisitions which provided setting for much of Shaw’s furniture, a successful revival of Italian, French and Old English design.
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Patina, patina, patina. How beautiful is the paint on this iron door frame? #orangery #countryhouse
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Vanbrugh and van Nost makes for a truly spectacular Sunday afternoon stroll @DuncombePark #yorkshirelife #helmsley #countryhousenerd
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Beautiful cinematography, emotional and gripping. Not flawless, but still a successful portrayal of archaeology in the 1930s - sexism, male egos and all. #TheDig
Richard G S Mason retweeted
At its core, this is a paper about method (like everything me and @rgsm84 do) - it’s an exercise in how we move from the forensic detail of archaeological stratigraphy and site plans to writing narrative about the past. It’s a long-read, so tomorrow am I’ll do the highlights ☀️
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The toxic responses to this statement (more so on FB)... ignorance and stupidity or just any excuse to express white superiority? Either way, they’re in dire need of a history lesson. #BlackLivesMatter
We’re committed to telling the story of England in full. We know we have much more to do.
Black history is part of English history. We never forget this as we explore our rich, complex and sometimes difficult past. #BlackLivesMatter (2/2)
Richard G S Mason retweeted
We’re committed to telling the story of England in full. We know we have much more to do.
Black history is part of English history. We never forget this as we explore our rich, complex and sometimes difficult past. #BlackLivesMatter (2/2)
And this is why it’s so important that museums stand up and make their views and intentions clear. It’s 2020, and we do not represent or tolerate racists. #BlackLivesMatter
Richard G S Mason retweeted
We are a Gallery about people and for people. In solidarity with the black community across the world, we recognise that we have a responsibility to face the need for change and to speak out against all forms of racism and discrimination (1) #BlackLivesMatter
Richard G S Mason retweeted
We condemn racism in all its forms.
We understand the challenges that Museum collections, including ours, raise in relation to our colonial past, and that audiences and communities have a vital role to play as we move this conversation forward. #blacklivesmatter (1/2)
It breaks my heart that in 2020 we’re still fighting for racial equality. It’s difficult to gather meaningful words when so many people remain ignorant - protected by their white privilege bubbles. #BlackLivesMatter 1/6
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Dido Bell was the adopted daughter of the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales. Adopting a BAME person into British aristocracy was unheard of, so it’s not surprising to know that her adopted father also effected prosecutions against British slavery and the slave trade. 5/6
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This was a landmark moment in changing British opinions of slavery, and undoubtedly kick-started the movements that would later be seen in the 19th century. Find out more about Dido Bell here english-heritage.org.uk/lear… 6/6
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