Sarah Peverley
Medievalist, Cultural Historian, Writer, Broadcaster. Professor at University of Liverpool. Wars of the Roses, Medieval Literature & Mermaids. Lost in the 15th Century.
- Deleting my Academia.edu account in light of their predatory new terms and conditions. There is no way of opting out. It's a shame because it has been useful over the years, but I'm not prepared to give them these rights. Thanks to @downham.bsky.social for highlighting!
- This week I'm giving two talks on The Staithes Mermaids. Tomorrow a zoom talk for The Last Tuesday Society. Tickets here and it's on catch up if you can't make it: thelasttuesdaysociety.org/event/mermai... Sunday I'll be at the Staithes Festival. Tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/stait...
- Excited to share an episode of Ian Hislop's Oldest Jokes I did. It's about the timelessness of jokes and focuses on comedy in medieval mystery plays. Features bits of the York and Towneley Plays! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... @livunienglish.bsky.social @livunihss.bsky.social @sotauol.bsky.social
- Reposted by Sarah Peverley🧜♀️ For #FolkyFriday, here's Prof @sarahpeverley.bsky.social's research into the vengeful tale of the mermaids of Staithes and what became of the humans who captured them 🧜♀️ www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
- The Staithes mermaid legend deserves more love... so today is officially a #MermaidMonday for the village and its rich history. #mermaids #mermaid #folklore #britishfolklore #britishlegends #maritimelegends #staithes #yorkshirelegends @folkloresociety.bsky.social @folklorethursday.bsky.social
- The BBC has featured Prof Peverley's latest co-authored research on the Mermaids of Staithes, which was published in the June issue of Folklore by @folkloresociety.bsky.social: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #mermaids #legends #folklore #maritimelegends
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- Medieval job at Birmingham for early career scholars: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNG641/t...
- Happy to share my latest article (with Chloe Middleton-Metcalfe): Tracking the Mermaids of Staithes: Curses, Egg-Broth, and Inundation in a Yorkshire Legend, Folklore 136:2 🧜♀️🧜♀️ #mermaids #staithes #folklore #yorkshire #legends www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
- Delighted to share my latest open access article on The Mermaids of Staithes (co-authored with Chloe Middleton-Metcalfe). It tracks the earliest recorded verbal and written accounts of the legend, draws comparisons with other mermaid tales, and the egg-broth motif. 🧜♀️🧜♀️ #mermaids #folklore #Yorkshire
- Reposted by Sarah PeverleyOur free family-friendly production of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is this Saturday at Central Library, Liverpool. Performances 11am and 1.30pm (c. 35 mins). Suitable for all ages, but especially the young and young at heart! @livunienglish.bsky.social @livunihss.bsky.social
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- Reposted by Sarah Peverley🎓An award is available within the our department for a Global Majority candidate wishing to undertake PhD research in English Literature, English Language, Creative Writing or TESOL. See more here: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
- Gazeley's historic roof is still under threat and their fundraising efforts continue. The new 'sponsor a tile' initiative allows donors to commemorate a loved one or special event with an inscription on the new tiles. Please do considering helping for £10... gazeleychurch.org/save-our-cei...
- If you love the mythical, magical and folkloric, listen to the enchanting series on Myhtical Creatures by @rhi.bsky.social on BBCRadio4. There's everything from Dragons and mermaids to Red Caps and Kelpies... episode 5 is on the Conwy mermaid with me and Ffion Phillips! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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