Raise your hand if you think it sucks that there have been FIVE Pirates of the Caribbean movies but only ONE Master and Commander film.

Katherine Weikert's book "Authority, Gender and Space in the Anglo-Norman World, 900-1200" is now out in paperback! Come and take a look at our #IMC24 stand, or browse all Gender in the Middle Ages series titles here: buff.ly/3L8llEu Dr Katherine Weikert #IMC2024

Evensong attended by Friends of Winchester Cathedral will take place tomorrow at 4.30pm. Established in 1931, the Friends of Winchester Cathedral is an independent charity set up specifically to support the cathedral. More information about the Friends: bit.ly/3nUN0gE

It's St Swithun's Day when "if it rains (which it will in Winchester today), it will rain for 40 days". But did it rain when Swithun's relics were translated (moved) in 971? Probably not. Read more at blogger.com/blog/post/edit…

How about extreme lawn mower racing, Damon Hill? Saw this in Petrolia (really), Ontario recently. All ages do it from 8-10 years old upward.

Winchester Cathedral is pleased to announce the appointment of Oliver Morrell as Sub-Organist. Read more: bit.ly/3W6C4NG

Awful lot of drivel and padding in #BBCOlympics coverage. Swimming coverage is non-stop blather.

My new favourite #C17th historical figure is Praise-God Barebone, rabid Parliamentarian, Fifth Monarchist, bitter opponent of the restoration of Charles II in 1660. #History

Another classic from the legend himself

Deleted first tweet. Now trying it again It’s hard to be a bigger fan of Tim Walz, but this commentary in the The Minnesota Star Tribune today is really powerful. Minnesota DFL Party #harriswalz

What do you love about history? Ring us at 01962 827234 to talk to Simon, Ryan, Ellie, Tina, Polly, Glenn or Mike about your future in History at Winchester! #HelloWinch #HelloClearing #Clearing #Clearing2024

Thinking about entering university? Interested in learning more about the past, and why it matters today? Ring us at 01962 827234 to talk to Simon, Ryan, Ellie, Tina, Polly, Glenn or Mike about your future in History at Winchester! #HelloWinch #Clearing #Clearing2024

Just love the English #seasside in high summer - 18C, 25 knots from the west, low cloud. Today at #avonbeach near #Christchurch #Dorset. Two days ago, it was full of holidaymakers in the sun.

Queen Elizabeth ‘found Donald Trump very rude’ #trump. Not a surprise thetimes.com/article/7d3ca0…

Let's bring back the old Deadline Day favourite! "I just saw Riquelme at Goodison Park!" #BBCFootball #DeadlineDay

One of the less common public statues, that of a chimney sweep spotted in a #Budapest street. Should be more of working folks and less of politicians and military leaders. May be a night soil carter could be next.

Golden #reliquary of King St Stephen in #Budapest’s opulent basilica contains the hand of the national saint. Was taken west in 1944 to escape the Russians but returned in August 1945.

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