M.R. James Appreciation Society

The early medieval tourist's guide to London

From manuscripts to monasteries - a tour guide's recommendations on exploring early medieval sites and artefacts in the big city (and slightly beyond)

Jan 12 • Olive Higham

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How do libraries vanish?

Or, how to lose an early medieval book

Jan 2 • Olive Higham

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December 2025

BANG- and the term is gone! The PhDiaries #4

Some realisations, rambles and advice I'd give myself if I was starting my PhD all over again

Dec 9, 2025 • Olive Higham

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Severed heads, holy ground

The story of Saint Oswald of Northumbria

Dec 1, 2025 • Olive Higham

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November 2025

How the Coppergate sock ended my relationship

Thank you, Jorvik Viking Centre, for helping me realise my worth.

Nov 17, 2025 • Olive Higham

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What is this tankard I see before me? The PhDiaries #3

Classes have started and maybe it's all a bit less scary than she'd thought!

Nov 4, 2025 • Olive Higham

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October 2025

"Unleash tongues with the fingers"

How did early medieval readers interact with their books?

Oct 27, 2025 • Olive Higham

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The Anglo-Saxons weren't "pagan"

An essay on imposed identities

Oct 16, 2025 • Olive Higham

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The grandmother of Fresher's Week - The PhDiaries #2

She's nabbed her department desk and she's very happy about it

Oct 5, 2025 • Olive Higham

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September 2025

What happens when the world falls apart?

"The Ruin" and grief in early medieval England

Sep 23, 2025 • Olive Higham

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Everything I did before starting my medieval studies PhD

Preparing during the "in-between"

Sep 12, 2025 • Olive Higham

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Upcoming events

Conference papers and public history work

Sep 8, 2025 • Olive Higham

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