Lynn
@lynnshls.bsky.social
Like nature, animals, buildings, outdoors, dim sum, #AnneLister, some history, WSL. Trying to please two cats.
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💌 We’re sharing a few #AnneListersValentines because love, history, and bad puns are better when shared.
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February 11, 2026 at 10:29 AM
💌 We’re sharing a few #AnneListersValentines because love, history, and bad puns are better when shared.
See more: www.packedwithpotential.org/community/an...
See more: www.packedwithpotential.org/community/an...
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Was it the plum pudding itself, or simply the intentional gesture? To find out, try your hand at a period-appropriate treat to commemorate the day with Maria Rundell’s 1814 recipe 👇
February 10, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Was it the plum pudding itself, or simply the intentional gesture? To find out, try your hand at a period-appropriate treat to commemorate the day with Maria Rundell’s 1814 recipe 👇
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#AnneLister and #AnnWalker celebrated their anniversary each year on February 10, often with the recurring tradition of plum pudding and wine.
These journal excerpts from 1835 to 1840 offer us a glimpse into their ritual, which had a remarkable way of softening tensions and stirring connection.
These journal excerpts from 1835 to 1840 offer us a glimpse into their ritual, which had a remarkable way of softening tensions and stirring connection.
February 10, 2026 at 10:29 AM
#AnneLister and #AnnWalker celebrated their anniversary each year on February 10, often with the recurring tradition of plum pudding and wine.
These journal excerpts from 1835 to 1840 offer us a glimpse into their ritual, which had a remarkable way of softening tensions and stirring connection.
These journal excerpts from 1835 to 1840 offer us a glimpse into their ritual, which had a remarkable way of softening tensions and stirring connection.
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distinctive colour, caused in places by strong ochre staining. The name Shibden itself reveals a long linguistic history. More than thirteen different spellings have been recorded over time, all derived from variations and mispronunciations of Sheep Dene, meaning “the Valley
February 9, 2026 at 5:33 PM
distinctive colour, caused in places by strong ochre staining. The name Shibden itself reveals a long linguistic history. More than thirteen different spellings have been recorded over time, all derived from variations and mispronunciations of Sheep Dene, meaning “the Valley
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Shibden Dale has drawn visitors from Halifax since Victorian times, when it became a popular destination for countryside walks and fresh air. The Shibden Brook runs through the valley before becoming the Red Beck at Brookfoot downstream, its name reflecting the water’s
February 9, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Shibden Dale has drawn visitors from Halifax since Victorian times, when it became a popular destination for countryside walks and fresh air. The Shibden Brook runs through the valley before becoming the Red Beck at Brookfoot downstream, its name reflecting the water’s
Going out in the rain was well worth it!
I can straighten this later - it’s was a bit tricky to take.
I can straighten this later - it’s was a bit tricky to take.
February 8, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Going out in the rain was well worth it!
I can straighten this later - it’s was a bit tricky to take.
I can straighten this later - it’s was a bit tricky to take.
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Please download these signs, share them on social media and put them up near you to protect your local wintering birds.
If you would like A4, laminated copies of these signs please e-mail charlie@curlewaction.org, all you need to do is donate for postage.
www.curlewaction.org/wintering-wa...
If you would like A4, laminated copies of these signs please e-mail charlie@curlewaction.org, all you need to do is donate for postage.
www.curlewaction.org/wintering-wa...
February 4, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Please download these signs, share them on social media and put them up near you to protect your local wintering birds.
If you would like A4, laminated copies of these signs please e-mail charlie@curlewaction.org, all you need to do is donate for postage.
www.curlewaction.org/wintering-wa...
If you would like A4, laminated copies of these signs please e-mail charlie@curlewaction.org, all you need to do is donate for postage.
www.curlewaction.org/wintering-wa...
A walk on a cold, dank, foggy morning was more than rewarded by a multitude of snowdrops and the tune of a song thrush. Lovely.
February 1, 2026 at 12:16 PM
A walk on a cold, dank, foggy morning was more than rewarded by a multitude of snowdrops and the tune of a song thrush. Lovely.
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Hen Harriers and other birds of prey are still being killed illegally.
Enough is enough.
Join us and call on the UK Government to license gamebird shooting and help protect these incredible birds before it’s too late. 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/185536/...
Enough is enough.
Join us and call on the UK Government to license gamebird shooting and help protect these incredible birds before it’s too late. 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/185536/...
January 30, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Hen Harriers and other birds of prey are still being killed illegally.
Enough is enough.
Join us and call on the UK Government to license gamebird shooting and help protect these incredible birds before it’s too late. 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/185536/...
Enough is enough.
Join us and call on the UK Government to license gamebird shooting and help protect these incredible birds before it’s too late. 👇
action.rspb.org.uk/page/185536/...
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To learn more about how the two shaped legal protections for each other in the 1800s, read @moliveiradev.bsky.social's piece on the wills: www.packedwithpotential.org/stories-arti...
January 24, 2026 at 3:52 PM
To learn more about how the two shaped legal protections for each other in the 1800s, read @moliveiradev.bsky.social's piece on the wills: www.packedwithpotential.org/stories-arti...
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🖋️📜 Some #LoveLetters are written in longing. Some are written in law.
We had the chance to preview @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy's new exhibition, free through April 12. Among many incredible items on display... Anne Lister & Ann Walker’s wills! (📹: @sazwingrove.bsky.social)
We had the chance to preview @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy's new exhibition, free through April 12. Among many incredible items on display... Anne Lister & Ann Walker’s wills! (📹: @sazwingrove.bsky.social)
January 24, 2026 at 3:52 PM
🖋️📜 Some #LoveLetters are written in longing. Some are written in law.
We had the chance to preview @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy's new exhibition, free through April 12. Among many incredible items on display... Anne Lister & Ann Walker’s wills! (📹: @sazwingrove.bsky.social)
We had the chance to preview @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy's new exhibition, free through April 12. Among many incredible items on display... Anne Lister & Ann Walker’s wills! (📹: @sazwingrove.bsky.social)
Halifax Minster as you may not have seen it before!
It seems like a different era: an era of broken walls and spaces laid bare by slum-clearance programmes or enemy bombs. The church is the same; then it was plain Halifax Parish Church, and now it's a Minster. ......
January 19, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Halifax Minster as you may not have seen it before!
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Not long to go… have you signed up for the #BigGardenBirdwatch yet? 👀
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... 👈
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... 👈
January 15, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Not long to go… have you signed up for the #BigGardenBirdwatch yet? 👀
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... 👈
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... 👈
It’s a skidding on the ice sort of day 🥶. Watching them, I felt sorry for them, though one has sensibly got onto the bank.
January 8, 2026 at 8:42 AM
It’s a skidding on the ice sort of day 🥶. Watching them, I felt sorry for them, though one has sensibly got onto the bank.
And then there were two. There were three, but they move quite fast - too fast for me to get my phone ready!
January 6, 2026 at 5:41 PM
And then there were two. There were three, but they move quite fast - too fast for me to get my phone ready!
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Wishing you all a holiday season full of joy, warmth, and adventures! We look forward to seeing you in the new year! May it be kinder to everyone and full of new opportunities for learning and connection!
Or, as #AnneLister put it: "Merry Xmas and a happy new year!" from all of us to all of you! 💛
Or, as #AnneLister put it: "Merry Xmas and a happy new year!" from all of us to all of you! 💛
December 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Wishing you all a holiday season full of joy, warmth, and adventures! We look forward to seeing you in the new year! May it be kinder to everyone and full of new opportunities for learning and connection!
Or, as #AnneLister put it: "Merry Xmas and a happy new year!" from all of us to all of you! 💛
Or, as #AnneLister put it: "Merry Xmas and a happy new year!" from all of us to all of you! 💛
With Anne Lister's journals, you can be Word-searching some entirely innocent, simple words and come across some right old shenanigans. Should be no surprise by now 😆
December 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
With Anne Lister's journals, you can be Word-searching some entirely innocent, simple words and come across some right old shenanigans. Should be no surprise by now 😆
Halifax looking very festive today. It was so busy - it was nice to see everyone enjoying themselves. 🥰
ICOI, Anne Lister’s coat of arms can be seen painted on the Minster ceiling, if you look closely enough!
ICOI, Anne Lister’s coat of arms can be seen painted on the Minster ceiling, if you look closely enough!
December 6, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Halifax looking very festive today. It was so busy - it was nice to see everyone enjoying themselves. 🥰
ICOI, Anne Lister’s coat of arms can be seen painted on the Minster ceiling, if you look closely enough!
ICOI, Anne Lister’s coat of arms can be seen painted on the Minster ceiling, if you look closely enough!
Buxton looking festive a couple of nights ago, though The Crescent was quite sober! It might catch up soon, as there were two large Xmas trees out front, presumably waiting for some decos.
November 26, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Buxton looking festive a couple of nights ago, though The Crescent was quite sober! It might catch up soon, as there were two large Xmas trees out front, presumably waiting for some decos.
Action to take in the third post in this thread.
Last night the Government steamrollered its Planning Bill through, slamming the door on vital protections for nature.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
November 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Action to take in the third post in this thread.
Pretty fed up* during a minor car breakdown and long wait, real upsides were (1) the number of people who stopped to ask if I needed help, and (2) a group of about 10 long tailed tits flitting about the tree canopy above.
* At least it was sunny - could have been much worse!
* At least it was sunny - could have been much worse!
November 25, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Pretty fed up* during a minor car breakdown and long wait, real upsides were (1) the number of people who stopped to ask if I needed help, and (2) a group of about 10 long tailed tits flitting about the tree canopy above.
* At least it was sunny - could have been much worse!
* At least it was sunny - could have been much worse!
Anne Lister's love, Miss MacLean, was busy OTD 1824: "Very kind letter crossed entirely throughout from Miss McLean, written at several different times from November 22 to December 27, on which day it was sent off from Tobermory" (22 Jan. 1825) (Tobermory. Image credit, Wikipedia)
November 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Anne Lister's love, Miss MacLean, was busy OTD 1824: "Very kind letter crossed entirely throughout from Miss McLean, written at several different times from November 22 to December 27, on which day it was sent off from Tobermory" (22 Jan. 1825) (Tobermory. Image credit, Wikipedia)