Claire Barnes · @ClaireFromClare
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grew up with the library of Castle, commissioned & collected by the family, & catalogued in 1397 when her father was arrested. prompts reflection on household culture, role models, generational influence - & how both we & kings may struggle with inner demons.

🎨 made for Anne's mother, . 🧵 13/

#anneofgloucester #pleshey #bibliophile #bohun #womenshistory #eleanordebohun #bookofhours #psalter #digitised #manuscript #openaccess #medievalwomen #medieval #medievodons #granddaughtersofedwardiii

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Claire Barnes · @ClaireFromClare
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Thinking about also casts new light on the men. gave lavish tips to messengers bringing news of his brother's babies, & not only for the firstborn son. When arrived he rode over to , bestowed lavish gifts, & tipped the 'rokestare' who rocked the baby in her cradle.
@ANDictionary notes this use of an old English word in the Anglo-Norman context of Gaunt's register: anglo-norman.net/entry/rokesta 🧵 12/

#medievalwomen #johnofgaunt #anneofgloucester #pleshey #medieval #rockstar #granddaughtersofedwardiii

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Claire Barnes · @ClaireFromClare
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@ANDictionary Thanks for checking! FWIW my new post on focuses on the other end of her life, at h-net.social/@ClaireFromClare/ - but I am still chuckling at the unlikely juxtaposition of , baby and .

#anneofgloucester #johnofgaunt #rockstar

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Claire Barnes · @ClaireFromClare
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