Charlotte Bowyer

6 months agoWho was Katherine of England? [#AD] In the 1250s, the chronicler Matthew Paris described the daughter of Henry III and Eleanor of Provence in six cruel words: ‘muta et inutilis, sed facie pulcherrima’. However, Katherine’s short life is not defined by Paris’ harshness, but by her family’s adoration in life and death. BL Royal MS 14 C VII, among many other manuscripts and textual objects, can be found in the @britishlibrary new exhibition, ‘Medieval Women: In Their Own Words’, which will run until 2nd March 2025. The British Library kindly sponsored this content, but it is exactly the sort of medieval exhibition we all love on this page. Make sure to book your ticket, so you don’t miss out! #britishlibrary #medievalwomen #manuscripts #palaeography #henryiii

6 months agoWhat is the oldest building in Windsor? Well, whilst the wooden structure of Windsor Castle was built shortly after the Norman Conquest, the stone structure was only started in the 12th century, making St Andrew’s Church the oldest building in the city. I was just passing time between trains and wasn’t intending to make a video but it’s a gorgeous little church, and well worth a visit! (Can you BELIEVE the crowds outside @windsor.castle ? I’d love to make a video there, but a sunny Thursday in October half term was not the time 😂) #windsor #windsorcastle #windsorhistory #royalfamily #medievalhistory #localhistory