Poster for community event at St Mary Bourne, Hampshire 17 Mar 2026 at 7.30pm
Been busy this afternoon putting together some slides for Tuesday evening. Looking forward to sharing some of what I've been doing with my #OnePlaceStudy with the local community there.
#StMaryBourne #LocalHistory #FamilyHistory
Naomi Blake's Refugee in King's Lynn Minster. A post on art, memory, fear, endurance, and one of the town's most quietly powerful modern sculptures. #KingsLynn #Norfolk #LocalHistory
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FYI: Golf Course Sinkhole Reveals Hidden 19th-Century Wine Cellar Near Manchester #GolfCourse #Sinkhole #WineCellar #Manchester #LocalHistory
red pillar box on a grass verge, road and flats behind
red pillar box on a street, houses behind
No emblem pillar boxes in College Rd and Half Moon Lane, Dulwich #PostBoxSaturday #LocalHistory
red Charles III pillar box on a street, cars and houses behind
Charles III pillar boxe in Friern Rd, Dulwich #PostBoxSaturday #LocalHistory
red George VI pillar box on a street, shops behind
red EII pillar box on a street, houses behind
George VI and Elizabeth II pillar boxes in Lordship Lane and East Dulwich Grove, Dulwich #PostBoxSaturday #LocalHistory
red George V pillar box with a crocheted topper, on a street beside a bench, van and houses behind
red George V pillar box on a street, grass behind
George V pillar boxes in Half Moon Lane and Lordship Lane, Dulwich #PostBoxSaturday #LocalHistory
red Edward VII pillar box on a street, cars and houses behind
red Edward VII pillar box on a street surrounded by leaves, road behind
Edward VII pillar boxes in Woodwarde Rd and Dulwich Common, Dulwich #PostBoxSaturday #LocalHistory
red Queen Victoria pillar box
Queen Victoria pillar boxes in Elmwood Rd and Overhill Rd, Dulwich #PostBoxSaturday #LocalHistory
a red Queen Victoria post box set into a brick pillar, fencing to one side and a road to the other
a red Edward VII post box set into a brick wall
#PostboxSaturday Queen Victoria and Edward VII wall post boxes in Dulwich #LocalHistory
The approach to Egglestone Abbey.
The approach to Egglestone Abbey.
#MedievalMonday #Medieval #History #localhistory #heritage #Abbey #Durham
Had an article published on the significance of radical local history with Democratic Left, a publication of @demsocialists.bsky.social. Here's the link:
democraticleft.dsausa.org/2026/03/13/s...
#DSA #Socialism #LocalHistory #LaborHistory
Looking for exciting activities in the upcoming weeks?
Check out our community calendar to discover all the #AnneLister and other cool events taking place soon! From walks, talks, and workshops, the list varied!
www.packedwithpotential.org/resources/co...
#localhistory #history #research #events
This is the first time we've seen this #scarce 1937 #history of #Shediac, #NewBrunswick. Lots of #FamilyHistory information if your family was #Anglophone! This #photo of a church is the only one included. $60. #Booksky #LocalHistory #genealogy
A fascinating 3-post thread, do check it out – and then visit the Populations Past website to see what else you can learn!
#FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #OnePlaceStudies
I'm writing a new series about discovering a load of old family photos and trying to piece together who they all are.
#genealogy #familytree #localhistory #halifax
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A wet & blustery walk today in the local park. Noticed this tree & plaque planted by the Duchess of Albany at the opening of the park in October 1883. Sadly 5 months later in 1884 the Duke, Prince Leopold Queen Victoria's 8th & youngest child, would die after a fall whilst in Cannes #LocalHistory
Community Rallies to Save 1909 Pedestrian Bridge on Beaucatcher Mountain wnctimes.com/article/beau... #asheville #weaverville #wncnews #wnctimes #historicpreservation #saveourbridge #localhistory #ashevillenc #buncombecounty #historicasheville #ncnews #savehistory #westernnc #localstories
Community Rallies to Save 1909 Pedestrian Bridge on Beaucatcher Mountain wnctimes.com/article/beau... #asheville #weaverville #wncnews #wnctimes #historicpreservation #saveourbridge #localhistory #ashevillenc #buncombecounty #historicasheville #ncnews #savehistory #westernnc #localstories
All About That Place returns this year, running from Wednesday 7th October to Friday 16th October! @sogorg.bsky.social is now calling for speakers who can provide pre-recorded or live talks of around 10 minutes, tying in with the event’s daily themes.
#AATP26 #FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #GenHour
Two of our local history journals were featured in a recent Irish Times article from February 28th. Unlock access and read this article on LexisNexis here: tinyurl.com/yc32u9mb🗞️ #LocalHistory
Join us for the final lecture of this series: “The Shades of Death Escape None Can!” with Julian Walton on the 18th of March at 19h30. To learn more, follow this link:
dunhilleducation.com/2026/03/12/w...
#historylecture #julianwalton #LocalHistory #genealogy #IrishGenealogy #tombstoneinscriptions
This #scarce 1979 #book contains #BurialRecords, #ShipLists, index of names, and other details of #Irish #immigrants who arrived in #SaintJohn, #NewBrunswick in 1847. $30. #Booksky #StPatricksDay #LocalHistory #SocialHistory #Ireland #PartridgeIsland #FamilyHistory #genealogy
A link to the recording of Gay’s #OnePlaceStudies talk is now available in the Members’ Area of our website.
Not a member? Join us and join in! Our webinars (many of which are recorded) are just part of a range of membership benefits available for £10 a year.
Thinking of exploring English / Scottish / Welsh #LocalHistory to augment and contextualise your #FamilyHistory (perhaps with a #OnePlaceStudy in mind)? If so, Pharos Tutors has a course for you. Next course starts April 13th and runs for 4 weeks.
Front cover of the book ‘Ting Tangs, Trebles and Tenors’ by Glyn Holdgate. It features a colourful drawing of church bells .
For upwards of 5 centuries church bells have marked major events locally and nationally. ‘Ting Tangs, Trebles and Tenors’ investigates the history of 36 church belfries: a superb guide to an often overlooked topic. Find it in our #LocalStudies or buy a copy for £3.00 in our bookshop.
#LocalHistory
Step into the hidden history of the Crystal Palace Triangle on a short guided walk from the Vicar’s Oak to Westow Park on Easter Monday 🚶♀️ Book your spot 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/short-walk...
#heritage #localhistory
