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Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · 1h

I can only apologise x

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Mathew Lyons @mathewlyons.bsky.social · 4h

Delighted to be at the launch of @historylauren.bsky.social's new biography of the extraordinary Margaret Beaufort last night. Lauren’s such a brilliant writer and historian. I can’t wait to read it!

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Dr Christina Faraday @cjfaraday.bsky.social · 3h

I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek of this book! A marvellous new biography of The Notorious LMB.

Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · 6h

PUBLICATION DAY!

My new book, ‘Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, rebel, kingmaker’ is out today.

“An epic journey”, “a powerful new biography”, “highly readable”, “vivid portrait”.

www.bloomsbury.com/uk/margaret-...

@headofzeus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social

#History #WomensHistory

Margaret Beaufort

Survivor. Rebel. Conspirator. Mother and grandmother of kings. Margaret Beaufort was one of the most remarkable and influential women of the Middle Ages.Margare…

www.bloomsbury.com

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Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · 6h

PUBLICATION DAY!

My new book, ‘Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, rebel, kingmaker’ is out today.

“An epic journey”, “a powerful new biography”, “highly readable”, “vivid portrait”.

www.bloomsbury.com/uk/margaret-...

@headofzeus.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social

#History #WomensHistory

Margaret Beaufort

Survivor. Rebel. Conspirator. Mother and grandmother of kings. Margaret Beaufort was one of the most remarkable and influential women of the Middle Ages.Margare…

www.bloomsbury.com

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Dr Elizabeth Norton @enortonhistory.bsky.social · 20h

It was lovely to attend the launch this evening of Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker by the fabulous @historylauren.bsky.social A great evening and I’m sure that the book will do really well! #margaretbeaufort

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Tony Riches @tonyriches.bsky.social · 11h

Book Launch Spotlight:Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker, by Lauren Johnson tonyriches.blogspot.com/2025/11/book... @historylauren.bsky.social #Tudors #BookLaunch

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Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · Sep 30

Congratulations to all the shortlistees!

Kieran Connell @kieranconnell.bsky.social · Sep 30

I’m honoured that my book, MULTICULTURAL BRITAIN: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY has been shortlisted for the Wolfson History Prize. Hugely grateful to the judges and the many people who have supported this work along the way

@wolfsonhistory.bsky.social

www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk/2025-wolfson...

2025 Wolfson History Prize shortlist announced

The Wolfson History Prize has revealed its 2025 shortlist, with six books in contention for the UK's most prestigious history writing prize.

www.wolfsonhistoryprize.org.uk

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Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · Sep 11

Looks like this castle has seen better days - the neighbouring cove is named after another Margaret Of History, who landed here in 1462.

Do you recognise the ruins?

#MargaretBeaufort #WhereIsMargaret #History #MedievalWomen #WomensHistory #Warsoftheroses #books

www.instagram.com/p/DOddiPwCAT...

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Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · Sep 4

Some Thursday Thun (fun) for you*

Margaret Beaufort is gallivanting again - where is she today?

More clues coming up at lunchtime and 6.30pm

#MargaretBeaufort #whereismargaret #booksky

www.instagram.com/p/DOLDOijCEH...

*the best jokes are the ones you have to explain

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Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · Aug 29

Bang on! A repro of the ship her son Henry VII patronised to head off to Newfoundland - and it came back with a whole bunch of cod, which was certainly useful. 🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠🐟🐠

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Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · Aug 28

Where is Margaret Beaufort today???

Clue 1 is something Margaret herself might recognise. Bonus points if you know why - and can say where Margaret has ducked off to today!

(More clues later…)

#MargaretBeaufort @headofzeus.bsky.social #History #WhereIsMargaret #womenshistory

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Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · Aug 23

A special extra game of “where is Margaret” for the weekend…

Where in the world is she?

@headofzeus.bsky.social #MargaretBeaufort #books #history #medievalhistory #nonsense

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Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · Aug 22

On this day, a mere 540 years ago, the Tudor dynasty was born in battle (and through a lot of BTS conspiring by a middle aged countess).

www.instagram.com/reel/DNpnN-_...

@headofzeus.bsky.social
#MargaretBeaufort #Bosworth #MedievalHistory #Book #History #WomensHistory

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Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · Aug 21

Join the nonsense! Every Thursday my Margaret Beaufort book will be in a different British location…

But can you work out where?

#WhereIsMargaret?

www.instagram.com/p/DNn_BpsoS4...

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Tony Riches @tonyriches.bsky.social · Aug 18

Coming Soon from Lauren Johnson: Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker www.amazon.co.uk/Margaret-Bea... @historylauren.bsky.social ‪ #Tudors #BookLaunch

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Dr Holly Nielsen @hollynielsen.bsky.social · Aug 19

If you’ve been curious about what I mean when I talk about using history in “non-historical” games, then this design diary I wrote about Amberspire will give some insights.

It’s about finding inspiration in the tension and meeting of micro and macro history

lunardivision.net/micro-and-ma...

Micro and Macro History

Hello! I’m Holly Nielsen, a historian, writer and narrative designer. I’m lucky enough to be working on Amberspire, and Nic has kindly offere...

lunardivision.net

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Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · Aug 16

www.theguardian.com/music/2025/a...

Monastic music that survived Henry VIII’s dissolution brought back to life

Buckland Abbey recreates music telling of medieval life in extraordinary discovery

www.theguardian.com

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Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · Jul 31

LAST DAY TO GET 25% OFF!

Pre-order my lovely book baby TODAY from @waterstones.bsky.social & use code SUMMER25 for a very tasty discount.

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@headofzeus.bsky.social

#books #history #womenshistory #medievalhistory #moneyoff #warsoftheroses #MargaretBeaufort

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Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · Jul 31

Now you’re asking! 🧐

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Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · Jul 30

Thank you! I believe Pegasus will be the publisher in US (more details as soon as I get them…)

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Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · Jul 30

Plz buy my book!

It’s cheap(er) for 1 more day from Waterstones with code SUMMER25:
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Not* to guilt trip you but I’ve wanted to write this since I was 16, while doing so there was a plague, plus I am very plain looking&old now. So my charms may not snag the attention it deserves

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Margaret Beaufort by Lauren Johnson | Waterstones

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Dr Fern Riddell @drfernriddell.bsky.social · Jul 30

Delighted to have Matthew challenging my interpretations, (this is the *point* of history) to decide for yourselves pls tune in and pick up a copy of Victoria’s Secret from tomorrow!! lnk.to/victoriassec...

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Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · Jul 30

Preorder my new book about MARGARET BEAUFORT from @waterstones.bsky.social before Friday to get 25% off!

Use code SUMMER25.

Only 2 days left to do this, peeps. Git on it.

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Annie Gray @dranniegray.bsky.social · Jul 28

This is a proper good book and a cracking offer- get ye to the interwebs-->

Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · Jul 28

Book lovers! Grab yourself an absolute bargain TODAY.

Use code SUMMER25 to get 25% off pre-orders from @waterstones.bsky.social for “MARGARET BEAUFORT. Survivor. Rebel. Kingmaker.” (Out November.)

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This offer is only available til THURSDAY 31 July!
#MargaretBeaufort #WPreorder

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Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · Jul 28

Book lovers! Grab yourself an absolute bargain TODAY.

Use code SUMMER25 to get 25% off pre-orders from @waterstones.bsky.social for “MARGARET BEAUFORT. Survivor. Rebel. Kingmaker.” (Out November.)

tidd.ly/4m5caVF

This offer is only available til THURSDAY 31 July!
#MargaretBeaufort #WPreorder

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