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Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · 3h

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 · 18h

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 · 9h

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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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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Lucy Heuschen (she/her) @petitecreature1.bsky.social · Jun 2

Writing my poetry collection about Margaret of Anjou, there were certain items that had to be included. A thread.

1. A small medieval dog (OK, multiple dogs).
2. A banquet where no food arrived (no one had paid the victualler)...
3. @historylauren.bsky.social's article about H.VI's sex coach .../

Full cover design for Lucy Heuschen's poetry collection about Margaret of Anjou, entitled Daughter of Fire. Nominated for the Forward Prize for Best First Collection 2025. Signed copies available at www.lucyheuschen.co.uk

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Mathew Lyons @mathewlyons.bsky.social · Jul 12

Some weekend reading from me. First up, eight questions about writers, books, and reading with the wonderful @historylauren.bsky.social mathewlyons.substack.com/p/the-writer...

The writer's bookshelf: Lauren Johnson

Eight questions about writers, books, and reading…

mathewlyons.substack.com

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Lauren Johnson @historylauren.bsky.social · May 9

Thanks Lucy!

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