estherinwolves.bsky.social
Dialectologist and historical sociolinguist in the Black Country. Learner of Celtic languages.
👤 Joined on 30 January 2025
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@estherinwolves.bsky.socialPlanters and bollards going in at Tarvit Street! I thought I would never see the day etc #EdTravCyc
Show PostA man came back to Birmingham to attend a funeral. He bumped into a friend he hadnt seen for years. His friend asked 'Are you staying for the wake?' 'No' he repilied, 'just a couple of days'
Show PostI've always liked the one about the Wulfrunian who asks the metalworker to make a statue of his dog in gold "Do you want it eighteen carat?" "No, I want 'im chewin a bone!"
Show PostBack in the classroom today, teaching Sheffield students how to tell stories with history and performing my Bayeux Tapestry show. Doing a guest workshop on medieval drama for Gloucester uni tomorrow too. Lovely to be back in my happy place.
Show PostOne joke I learned from the class a few years ago was this accent-based cracker: A Brummie invited me to a fancy dress party with a spice theme. I turned up as a chill pepper but everyone else was dressed as astronauts
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