River Don, Neepsend #Sheffield 07.09.26
"The probable origin of the name was Brittonic Dānā, from a root dān-, meaning "water" or "river". The name Dôn (or Danu), a Celtic mother goddess, has the same origin."
"The probable origin of the name was Brittonic Dānā, from a root dān-, meaning "water" or "river". The name Dôn (or Danu), a Celtic mother goddess, has the same origin."
November 2, 2026 at 7:31 PM
River Don, Neepsend #Sheffield 07.09.26
"The probable origin of the name was Brittonic Dānā, from a root dān-, meaning "water" or "river". The name Dôn (or Danu), a Celtic mother goddess, has the same origin."
"The probable origin of the name was Brittonic Dānā, from a root dān-, meaning "water" or "river". The name Dôn (or Danu), a Celtic mother goddess, has the same origin."
writing about Sadiq, Lord Khan, it occurs that "Lord Khan" is a tautology. Do we have any others? Baroness Shah, of course, and a whole load of Lords Morgan (Brittonic: "Sea Chief") and Lord Richards, of course (rik+hardu: "strong ruler"). Any Cadwaladrs? Gruffuds?
November 3, 2026 at 10:02 AM
writing about Sadiq, Lord Khan, it occurs that "Lord Khan" is a tautology. Do we have any others? Baroness Shah, of course, and a whole load of Lords Morgan (Brittonic: "Sea Chief") and Lord Richards, of course (rik+hardu: "strong ruler"). Any Cadwaladrs? Gruffuds?
The inscription has been read as a Brittonic sentence (from the Primitive Breton period). Fleuriot read IRHA EMA * IN RI for instance, as in "Here lies the king".
October 30, 2026 at 10:08 PM
The inscription has been read as a Brittonic sentence (from the Primitive Breton period). Fleuriot read IRHA EMA * IN RI for instance, as in "Here lies the king".
I think they thought that Fleuriot's reading was a little too good to be true.
It would have been a rare glimpse into the evolution of Brittonic into Primitive Breton and the only attestation of a descendant of PC *riks in Breton (except in Alan III's nickname Rebrit maybe).
It would have been a rare glimpse into the evolution of Brittonic into Primitive Breton and the only attestation of a descendant of PC *riks in Breton (except in Alan III's nickname Rebrit maybe).
October 30, 2026 at 10:08 PM
I think they thought that Fleuriot's reading was a little too good to be true.
It would have been a rare glimpse into the evolution of Brittonic into Primitive Breton and the only attestation of a descendant of PC *riks in Breton (except in Alan III's nickname Rebrit maybe).
It would have been a rare glimpse into the evolution of Brittonic into Primitive Breton and the only attestation of a descendant of PC *riks in Breton (except in Alan III's nickname Rebrit maybe).
Brittonic and Goidelic. Easy to mix up.
October 27, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Brittonic and Goidelic. Easy to mix up.
So pleased to get this out into the world: music for @rebeccasharp.bsky.social’s ‘Maiden Mother Mage’ (matecznikpress.com), her vivid poetic reimagining of the life of the Brittonic princess Thaney. Artwork Frances Law (franceslaw.co.uk). Listen at alexsouth.bandcamp.com/album/maiden-mother-mage.
October 24, 2026 at 11:24 AM
So pleased to get this out into the world: music for @rebeccasharp.bsky.social’s ‘Maiden Mother Mage’ (matecznikpress.com), her vivid poetic reimagining of the life of the Brittonic princess Thaney. Artwork Frances Law (franceslaw.co.uk). Listen at alexsouth.bandcamp.com/album/maiden-mother-mage.
Avon means ’river’ in Brittonic/Welsh.
The UK has 4 River Avons (or River River).
I guess the Britons thought the Saxons* were a bit stupid when they were asked ‘what’s this thing’.
*Angles & Jutes also available.
The UK has 4 River Avons (or River River).
I guess the Britons thought the Saxons* were a bit stupid when they were asked ‘what’s this thing’.
*Angles & Jutes also available.
October 22, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Avon means ’river’ in Brittonic/Welsh.
The UK has 4 River Avons (or River River).
I guess the Britons thought the Saxons* were a bit stupid when they were asked ‘what’s this thing’.
*Angles & Jutes also available.
The UK has 4 River Avons (or River River).
I guess the Britons thought the Saxons* were a bit stupid when they were asked ‘what’s this thing’.
*Angles & Jutes also available.
"Celtic linguistics, in terms of regular sound changes from Common Brittonic to Old Welsh, firmly make what I'm about to say indefensible...but I'm going to do it anyway and shrug it off and continue with this analysis without sweating it."
—Celtic Studies Guy in 1930
—Celtic Studies Guy in 1930
October 22, 2026 at 12:26 AM
"Celtic linguistics, in terms of regular sound changes from Common Brittonic to Old Welsh, firmly make what I'm about to say indefensible...but I'm going to do it anyway and shrug it off and continue with this analysis without sweating it."
—Celtic Studies Guy in 1930
—Celtic Studies Guy in 1930
Romans killed 100,000s during conquest of what became England, more fled outwards. When they left, Scots-Irish combined raided down to London. Then Germanic tribes invaded & ruled centuries, then Danish Vikings ruled centuries & finally French. More foreign DNA in average Englishman than Brittonic.
October 20, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Romans killed 100,000s during conquest of what became England, more fled outwards. When they left, Scots-Irish combined raided down to London. Then Germanic tribes invaded & ruled centuries, then Danish Vikings ruled centuries & finally French. More foreign DNA in average Englishman than Brittonic.
Romans killed 100,000s during conquest of what became England, more fled outwards. When they left, Scots-Irish combined raided down to London. Then Germanic tribes invaded & ruled centuries, then Danish Vikings ruled centuries & finally French. More foreign DNA in average Englishman than Brittonic.
October 20, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Romans killed 100,000s during conquest of what became England, more fled outwards. When they left, Scots-Irish combined raided down to London. Then Germanic tribes invaded & ruled centuries, then Danish Vikings ruled centuries & finally French. More foreign DNA in average Englishman than Brittonic.
As you can see, the sheer number of rules in Old Irish is amazing. And I don't think I have put everything yet.
I need to make some corrections to Gaulish after some nice insights.
But the Brittonic side works (if not always referenced 😭)
I need to make some corrections to Gaulish after some nice insights.
But the Brittonic side works (if not always referenced 😭)
October 18, 2026 at 9:53 PM
As you can see, the sheer number of rules in Old Irish is amazing. And I don't think I have put everything yet.
I need to make some corrections to Gaulish after some nice insights.
But the Brittonic side works (if not always referenced 😭)
I need to make some corrections to Gaulish after some nice insights.
But the Brittonic side works (if not always referenced 😭)
Mind your P's & Q's!
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Calan Gaeaf approaches! The traditional start of winter here in Cymru! #welshwitch #welshfolklore
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October 17, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Once part of Yr Hen Ogledd, Yorkshire was annexed to England in 954 and its Welsh-cognate Brittonic language completely eradicated bar some geographic names.
Do you really think miners in Yorkshire were any less exploited than those in Wales? Solidarity is the answer, not nationalism.
Do you really think miners in Yorkshire were any less exploited than those in Wales? Solidarity is the answer, not nationalism.
October 17, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Once part of Yr Hen Ogledd, Yorkshire was annexed to England in 954 and its Welsh-cognate Brittonic language completely eradicated bar some geographic names.
Do you really think miners in Yorkshire were any less exploited than those in Wales? Solidarity is the answer, not nationalism.
Do you really think miners in Yorkshire were any less exploited than those in Wales? Solidarity is the answer, not nationalism.
The 'Chronicle of 888-957' is an under-researched source for #medieval Northumbrian #history, with lots of interesting details including that Athelstan expelled Guthfrith of Northumbria from a Brittonic kingdom in 927. This not only suggests that Guthfrith had friends in neighbouring ... 1/2
October 16, 2026 at 10:49 AM
kingdoms but provides context for the marriage agreement between a Brittonic noble family and Eric (later king of York) mentioned in the 10th century Life of St Cathroe [if Eric of York was of the Dublin dynasty rather than later conflated with the Norwegian king Eric Bloodaxe] References below 2/3
October 16, 2026 at 10:49 AM
kingdoms but provides context for the marriage agreement between a Brittonic noble family and Eric (later king of York) mentioned in the 10th century Life of St Cathroe [if Eric of York was of the Dublin dynasty rather than later conflated with the Norwegian king Eric Bloodaxe] References below 2/3
The end of the chapter on the Brittonic kingdoms of the north in Norman Davies's The Isles evokes incomplete loss - that the people of the north forgot who they had been, but they still called their parents mam and dad, and when they counted sheep they began yan, tan, tethera...
October 16, 2026 at 10:53 AM
The end of the chapter on the Brittonic kingdoms of the north in Norman Davies's The Isles evokes incomplete loss - that the people of the north forgot who they had been, but they still called their parents mam and dad, and when they counted sheep they began yan, tan, tethera...
That would be fantastic! I'm going to polish the Brittonic side this week and next, and do my best for the Gaelic side. After that I can send the workspace file you can put in your own browser on the website. I think that'll be the best to avoid going back and forth and working on the same file.
October 15, 2026 at 6:55 AM
That would be fantastic! I'm going to polish the Brittonic side this week and next, and do my best for the Gaelic side. After that I can send the workspace file you can put in your own browser on the website. I think that'll be the best to avoid going back and forth and working on the same file.
I plan to go back to the Brittonic side with a little help of Jackson soon.
October 13, 2026 at 8:19 PM
I plan to go back to the Brittonic side with a little help of Jackson soon.
Well, I was going to ask you for the ability to rename the family 😅
(I started it as a Proto-Brittonic and it grew 😅)
Besides that, I think I'm good for the moment with the tools I use, thank you! It is a great toolbox you built.
(I started it as a Proto-Brittonic and it grew 😅)
Besides that, I think I'm good for the moment with the tools I use, thank you! It is a great toolbox you built.
October 13, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Well, I was going to ask you for the ability to rename the family 😅
(I started it as a Proto-Brittonic and it grew 😅)
Besides that, I think I'm good for the moment with the tools I use, thank you! It is a great toolbox you built.
(I started it as a Proto-Brittonic and it grew 😅)
Besides that, I think I'm good for the moment with the tools I use, thank you! It is a great toolbox you built.
Should we also include Oct 31 holidays of the Brittonic peoples of Cornwall (Kalan Gwav) and Wales (Calan Gaeaf)?
October 8, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Should we also include Oct 31 holidays of the Brittonic peoples of Cornwall (Kalan Gwav) and Wales (Calan Gaeaf)?
Forcing it onto us more like, we were quite happy speaking Dumnonian Brittonic
Bloody prayer book, what a stupid idea that was
Bloody prayer book, what a stupid idea that was
October 2, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Forcing it onto us more like, we were quite happy speaking Dumnonian Brittonic
Bloody prayer book, what a stupid idea that was
Bloody prayer book, what a stupid idea that was
Brittonic/Brythonic then x
October 1, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Brittonic/Brythonic then x
I thought my evening would be wondering if PC *boukkā means /bouk:a:/ ou /buk:a:/ but now I'm wondering about Proto-Brittonic *bʉx as *bʉ + suffix x like other farm animals, as found here (en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Reconst...)
Reconstruction:Proto-Brythonic/bʉx - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
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October 1, 2026 at 9:21 PM
I thought my evening would be wondering if PC *boukkā means /bouk:a:/ ou /buk:a:/ but now I'm wondering about Proto-Brittonic *bʉx as *bʉ + suffix x like other farm animals, as found here (en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Reconst...)
You’ve never heard of the Kingdom of Northumbria? Call yourself a Brittonic Anglo-Saxon?
September 29, 2026 at 9:44 PM
You’ve never heard of the Kingdom of Northumbria? Call yourself a Brittonic Anglo-Saxon?
That and the Brythonic/Brittonic language 😉 youtu.be/RmgiIBSrXUw?...
Scottish place-names: Northern Brittonic
YouTube video by School of Humanities Glasgow University
youtu.be
September 26, 2026 at 9:22 AM
That and the Brythonic/Brittonic language 😉 youtu.be/RmgiIBSrXUw?...