Now that I’ve signed the contract, I’m super excited that over the next three years, I’ll be writing my book ‘Jews and Christians in Medieval English Towns’ with Palgrave! Not the book of the thesis but a project that’s been with me just as long. Let’s do it!

So excited about the growing range of medieval Anglo-Jewish walking tours including Lincoln (Irwin/Jenman), London (Community/Irwin), Canterbury (Irwin), and Winchester (Welch et. al.). Potentials for the list in 2026 include Bristol, Northampton, and Cambridge. Watch this space!

This is part of a series of walking tours which have been developed over the past decade, which combine scholarly research, knowledge of the sources, and public accessibility to make England's medieval Jews accessible. 3/3

disrupt illusions of continuity, and situate the story of the medieval Jews in their historical milieu, rather than anchoring them to the modern physical landscape. Registration: https://t.co/KyXf6AzdE0 2/3

As well as the presentations, those registered for 'Borders, Boundaries, and Barriers' are invited to a new walking tour which explores medieval Oxford and the Jewry. Designed by Natasha Jenman and Naomi Reiter, it peels back the layers of Oxford's perceived importance,... 1/3

We are absolutely delighted that 'Borders, Boundaries, and Barriers: Real and Imagined in the Middle Ages' will be sponsored by @LincolnMedieval @OCHJSnews Register here: https://t.co/OwIoR3rCtv Programme:

We are thrilled to launch the provisional programme for "Borders, Boundaries, and Barriers: Real and Imagined in the Middle Ages". If the programme excites you as much as us, why not register and join us in Oxford on 20-21 April?! https://t.co/OwIoR3rCtv https://t.co/FSYSgFciON

We are thrilled to launch the provisional programme for "Borders, Boundaries, and Barriers: Real and Imagined in the Middle Ages". If the programme excites you as much as us, why not register and join us in Oxford on 20-21 April?! https://t.co/OwIoR3rCtv https://t.co/FSYSgFciON

Sneak preview of the programme which will launch in the next week or two! Speakers and poster presenters have this already, but it's going to be... BIG! As things stand: -37 presentations -12 Poster presentations -2 keynote lectures -1 palaeography workshop -1 saxophonist

The expulsion of England’s Jews began #OnThisDay 735 years ago The first year of #EdwardI’s reign saw waves of strictures placed on a Jewish community in an already perilous situation. 🔓 This archive article is free for 7 days https://t.co/hArGAHFMjd

We are pleased to announce that the second keynote at the Borders, Boundaries, and Barriers conference will be given by the inimitable Professor Miri Rubin! Details to follow with the programme. Registration: https://t.co/OwIoR3rCtv

We are pleased to announce that the second keynote at the Borders, Boundaries, and Barriers conference will be given by the inimitable Professor Miri Rubin! Details to follow with the programme. Registration: https://t.co/OwIoR3rCtv

And we're done! We learned so much in the process of shortlisting but our programme can only accommodate so many people so was incredibly difficult. Registration is now open with a limited number of virtual tickets available:

And we're done! We learned so much in the process of shortlisting but our programme can only accommodate so many people so was incredibly difficult. Registration is now open with a limited number of virtual tickets available:

At the request of the community, I reviewed the application for the London medieval Jewish cemetery permanent memorial @cityoflondon. It's of minimal historical value, so I objected. I encourage others to do the same: @citylordmayor @JHSEngland @MayorofLondon @JewishStudiesUK

At the request of the community, I reviewed the application for the London medieval Jewish cemetery permanent memorial @cityoflondon. It's of minimal historical value, so I objected. I encourage others to do the same: @citylordmayor @JHSEngland @MayorofLondon @JewishStudiesUK

We are delighted to announce our first Keynote Speaker for Borders, Boundaries, and Barriers. Prof. Pinchas Roth will explore how medieval English Jews were connected to, and influenced by, their continental co-religionists, and the implications of England being an Island.

We are delighted to announce our first Keynote Speaker for Borders, Boundaries, and Barriers. Prof. Pinchas Roth will explore how medieval English Jews were connected to, and influenced by, their continental co-religionists, and the implications of England being an Island.

Looking forward to returning to Leicester next week to talk about the Medieval Jewish Communities of the East Midlands. Being geographically challenged, I wasn't quite sure what constituted 'the East Midlands' but, as it turns out, this is historic diocese of Lincoln! Phew!

And that's a wrap! The deadline has now passed for submitting proposals for 'Borders, Boundaries, and Barriers' has now passed. Over the past 3 months, we've had 156 proposals from 38 countries (mapped here) It may take us some time to shortlist these... Talk amongst yourselves!

With just a day to go to get your abstract in to 'Borders, Boundaries, and Barriers: Real and Imagined in the Middle Ages', we've just received our 100th(!!!!!!!!) abstract. If you're not one of them, don't worry you still have a day for your chance to be included!