There are many claims for the oldest pub in Britain. The most famous is the Trip to Jerusalem at Nottingham: reputedly opened 1189, but this was invented in 1909 by the landlord. In reality its a 17thC building that was used as a pub by 1751. So which is the oldest? ...a thread🧵

Hitting the big time @ 12.10pm today when I'll be on BBC Shropshire to talk about appearing at the Marches of Time Festival held at the glorious Pitchford Estate on 14/15 September. I was made so welcome in the county last summer and can't wait to return! marchesoftime.co.uk

Oh look, its a spiral staircase Newark Castle which *doesn't* turn clockwise to advantage right-handed defenders... cos that story was invented in 1902 by the art critic Theodore Cook 🤓🏰🤺 For more Historic Building Mythbusting please do see my book... …iskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/historic-build…

The debate continues - Could Gloucester’s New Inn really be the oldest pub in England? Come and find out more at #GlosHistFest24 on Thurs 19 September gloucesterhistoryfestival.co.uk/events/medieva… James Wright

Have you seen the absolute splendour of Abingdon County Hall Museum built in 1682!? Well, next week I'll be there on Thu 12 Sept for two talks about Historic Building Mythbusting, so come along and have a look for yourself... Tickets available here: ticketsource.co.uk/abingdon-museum

I was hoping to come to Glasgow on the Historic Building Mythbusting book tour. Unfortunately, the person that faithfully promised a booking has ghosted me. Frustrating. I wonder if a reliable individual or organisation might be found to step up instead? Any help appreciated 🙂

The Tabard Inn in Southwark, London, features in Chaucer's 'The Canterbury Tales', which was written in the late 14th century. The pilgrims met here before setting out on their journey to the cathedral. The inn burned down in 1676, and the rebuilt one is pictured here.

Can't wait to do a book tour date among the "dreaming spires" of Oxford next week! On the evening of 12 September I'll be speaking Caper about Historic Building Mythbusting. It'll be followed by a bonus Q&A with Elizabeth Garner Tickets found here: checkout.square.site/merchant/ML2NM…

Spotted these burn marks on the wall plate in Newark yesterday. Their location way above head height & right underneath the rafters indicates just how unlikely the conventional explanation of these as accidental candle burns is. For more on their purpose: …iskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/historic-build…

If you come to my shows Newcastle Castle on Tuesday next week then let it be known that my four year old son wrote most of my talk on north-eastern castles... Tickets up for grabs here: newcastlecastle.co.uk/whats-on

I've got two gigs this weekend. Tonight I'll be at Keyworth (Notts), where I'll partly talk about the myth of arrow stones (pictured). Then tomorrow I'll be in Cottenham for the only Cambridgeshire date on the tour. Hope to see some of you! More info: …iskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/mythbustingtou…

The keyboard that I wrote Mythbusting on has betrayed me.

Join Dr. James Wright on his Mythbusting Book Tour uncovering the real stories behind the myths about ancient buildings, spiral staircases and more at Abingdon Museum next Thursday 12 September. Please follow the link to book as places are limited ticketsource.co.uk/abingdon-museum

Is there a book you'd recommend to somebody interested in old buildings? Share your recommendations (for beginners, experts and everything in between) below 🙏👇 #ReadaBookDay

We are very happy to host author and buildings archaeologist Dr. James Wright at Abingdon Museum next Thursday 12th September. The event will consists of a talk lasting 45-60 minutes, Q&A session, and the opportunity to pick up a signed copy of the book. ticketsource.co.uk/abingdon-museum

Just read a very entertaining thread where someone suggested the Martyr's Memorial in Oxford is the spire of a sunken church accessed via a now blocked entrance. Secret passage rumours can be found literally everywhere. For the antidote please see Historic Building Mythbusting!