@profjohnrdavis

historian, heritage analyst, specialist in international cultural relations, academic, professor

 Hampton Court Palace
Joined November 2013
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The Tower of London's hidden World War Two history bbc.com/news/articles/ce8zgg…

The hidden World War Two history of the Tower of London

The Tower's wartime and postwar history will be told as part of the Flights, Camera, Action! event.

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Enjoying this on the way into the office…. Now perhaps give the scaffolders historic dress too…?
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New year, new class! Always exciting…. The MA Heritage Management ⁦@HRP_palaces⁩ and ⁦@QMUL⁩ begins again this week. ⁦@sbmqmul⁩
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500 years old and still making an entrance 🏰 The Great Gatehouse at Hampton Court Palace was once the grand entrance for Henry VIII. The scaffold build is now underway for essential conservation work. Karey Draper tells us the fascinating history of this incredible structure.
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Palace Pride | Historic Royal Palaces hrp.org.uk/palace-pride/#gs.…

Palace Pride

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We are delighted to announce a very special new partnership with Historic Royal Palaces at #Hillsborough Castle, that places societal impact at its heart. The partnership, which spans several areas, including collaborative research, student placements, and joint programming, will build on our existing relationship. A signing ceremony to mark the partnership took place during a special event held at Hillsborough Castle with leading political and business leaders in attendance, including special guest Chancellor Emeritus #SenatorMitchell. “Queen’s University values the importance of partnership work and collaboration to drive positive change. We have enjoyed a strong working relationship with Hillsborough Castle, and we are delighted to formalise our commitment to pursue joint outcomes in areas including collaborative research; cultural promotion and exchange; as well as building deep dialogues that support societal change." (Professor Sir Ian Greer, Queen’s President and Vice-Chancellor) Find out more: ow.ly/AXbI50VBeev #LoveQUB #NorthernIreland #Royal #Palace #GeorgeMitchel
President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's Professor Sir Ian Greer and Chief Executive of Historic Royal Palaces John Barnes are pictured at Hillsborough Castle signing a new strategic partnership harnessing expertise from both Queen's University Belfast and Historic Royal Palaces

ALT President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's Professor Sir Ian Greer and Chief Executive of Historic Royal Palaces John Barnes are pictured at Hillsborough Castle signing a new strategic partnership harnessing expertise from both Queen's University Belfast and Historic Royal Palaces

Pictured left to right is Vice-President for Governance and External Affairs and Registrar Dr Ryan Feeney, Chair of Queen's Senate and Pro-Chancellor Dr Len O'Hagan, Queen's Pro-Chancellor Orla Corr Nixon, Queen's Chancellor Emeritus Senator George Mitchell, Chair of Historic Royal Palaces Sir Nicholas Coleridge, Head of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Laura McCorry, President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's Professor Sir Ian Greer and Chief Executive of Historic Royal Palaces John Barnes

ALT Pictured left to right is Vice-President for Governance and External Affairs and Registrar Dr Ryan Feeney, Chair of Queen's Senate and Pro-Chancellor Dr Len O'Hagan, Queen's Pro-Chancellor Orla Corr Nixon, Queen's Chancellor Emeritus Senator George Mitchell, Chair of Historic Royal Palaces Sir Nicholas Coleridge, Head of Hillsborough Castle and Gardens Laura McCorry, President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's Professor Sir Ian Greer and Chief Executive of Historic Royal Palaces John Barnes

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London’s Hidden Subway: The Last Survivor of the Crystal Palace

After years of dedication and hard work, the historic Crystal Palac...

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Centuries of royal style shared online by Historic Royal Palaces - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2n…

Centuries of royal style shared online by Historic Royal Palaces

Nearly 200 royal garments, from the 16th Century to the present day, have been scanned and put online.

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Tom Chidwick@TomChidwick26 Feb 2025
Great to see legendary @QMUL historian James Ellison talking about the 'Special Relationship' on @BBCNEWS this lunchtime ahead of the Prime Minister's trip to Washington. One for @QMHistory and @QMUL_HSS's scrapbooks!
Lucy Hockings and Dr James Ellison on BBC News Now on 26 February 2025.

ALT Lucy Hockings and Dr James Ellison on BBC News Now on 26 February 2025.

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Interesting…: Millions flock to Seoul's royal palaces where history meets 'hallyu' - The Korea Times koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture…

The Korea Times

Get the latest on what's happening in Korea from the nation's top English-language media outlet.

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Tracy Borman OBE@TracyBorman8 Jan 2025
It was the end of an era today as we bade a fond farewell to our amazing colleague @Lucy_Worsley in the only way that @HRP_palaces curators know how: with copious amounts of tea and cake 🍰 🫖
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Well!! The pointy-shoed corruption of medieval London bbc.com/news/articles/c9vnl1…

How pointy shoes created a moral panic in medieval London

Shoes seen as demonic and vain were blamed for making men "effeminate" and bringing the plague to London.

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🎨 A few touch ups 🎨 Installing a new lift at the Banqueting House has given us the opportunity for painting conservators to work on these 1919 wall paintings. Historic Royal Palaces is grateful to the Garfield Weston Foundation and Wolfson Foundation for their generous support
A painting conservator working on a wall painting of a mask.

ALT A painting conservator working on a wall painting of a mask.

A conservator working up close on a wall painting at the Banqueting House. The wall painting is of grotesque masks and swags in a green beige colour.

ALT A conservator working up close on a wall painting at the Banqueting House. The wall painting is of grotesque masks and swags in a green beige colour.

A group of painting conservators working on wall paintings side by side. The conservators are in high vis jackets and wearing head torches.

ALT A group of painting conservators working on wall paintings side by side. The conservators are in high vis jackets and wearing head torches.

The close up of a hand working on a wall painting of a mask.

ALT The close up of a hand working on a wall painting of a mask.

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How Italy’s Carabinieri cultural heritage protection squad foiled tomb-raiders theguardian.com/world/2025/j…

How Italy’s Carabinieri cultural heritage protection squad foiled tomb-raiders

The force recently uncovered a clandestine dig in the middle of Naples

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Merry Christmas from everyone at Historic Royal Palaces! 🎄
Hampton Court Palace in the snow

ALT Hampton Court Palace in the snow

Hillsborough Castle and Gardens in the snow

ALT Hillsborough Castle and Gardens in the snow

Kew palace with a frosty garden in front

ALT Kew palace with a frosty garden in front

The Tower of London with snow falling

ALT The Tower of London with snow falling

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🎶 All is calm, all is bright 🎶 Enjoy this festive piece played by the Southwark Waits musicians, who will be performing at the Tower of London this Christmas 🎺 brnw.ch/21wPA6g 📆 27-31 December 🎟️ Included in Tower admission 🎭 @historyrioters
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Tintin and the terrific tomb: Essex heritage listing is thrill for Hergé fans theguardian.com/culture/2024…

Tintin and the terrific tomb: Essex heritage listing is thrill for Hergé fans

Rare stone chest linked to comic-book hero joins church above supermarket under Historic England’s protection

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The Tower of London@TowerOfLondon2 Dec 2024
An exciting graffiti discovery 🤩 This mysterious piece of 16th-century graffiti at the Tower of London has been called indecipherable for over 100 years✍️ Now we can start to read it, Jamie Ingram has discovered a rare female voice! We can’t wait to see how his work progresses.
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Notre Dame review – glorious resurrection is as close to time travel as it gets theguardian.com/artanddesign…

Notre Dame review – glorious resurrection is as close to time travel as it gets

Five years since it was gutted by fire, the soul of Paris is about to reopen its doors. Our critic is wowed by the buttery stonework, gleaming lead and gawp-inducing gilding

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