In Search of Ann Walker
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A collaborative group bringing to light details of Ann Walker’s life from the archives, as well as creating a lasting legacy. Insearchofannwalker.com
NEW BLOG POST
Read all about John Walker, Ann's father, in this blog by Deb Woolson.
Visit our Ann's Associates portal, scroll down to the John Walker (father) link! Check out more of Ann's family, friends and associates written by ISAW researchers.
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Read all about John Walker, Ann's father, in this blog by Deb Woolson.
Visit our Ann's Associates portal, scroll down to the John Walker (father) link! Check out more of Ann's family, friends and associates written by ISAW researchers.
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Ann’s Friends, Associates and Family - In Search of Ann Walker
Brief overviews and biographies of Ann’s associates and family members as written by In Search of Ann Walker contributors.
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June 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
NEW BLOG POST
Read all about John Walker, Ann's father, in this blog by Deb Woolson.
Visit our Ann's Associates portal, scroll down to the John Walker (father) link! Check out more of Ann's family, friends and associates written by ISAW researchers.
insearchofannwalker.com/anns-associa...
Read all about John Walker, Ann's father, in this blog by Deb Woolson.
Visit our Ann's Associates portal, scroll down to the John Walker (father) link! Check out more of Ann's family, friends and associates written by ISAW researchers.
insearchofannwalker.com/anns-associa...
Today is not only Ann Walker's birthday, it's also the 5th anniversary of In Search Of Ann Walker being formed.
Thank you everyone for following us across social media and being supportive.
We look forward to the next five years of researching Ann!
Thank you everyone for following us across social media and being supportive.
We look forward to the next five years of researching Ann!
May 20, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Today is not only Ann Walker's birthday, it's also the 5th anniversary of In Search Of Ann Walker being formed.
Thank you everyone for following us across social media and being supportive.
We look forward to the next five years of researching Ann!
Thank you everyone for following us across social media and being supportive.
We look forward to the next five years of researching Ann!
Today is Ann Walker's 222nd birthday.
We celebrate her today for being:
Creative - sewing, knitting, drawing, painting
A good traveller - in the UK and abroad
A defier of convention - lived with the woman she loved.
Happy birthday Ann!
What do you celebrate Ann for today?
We celebrate her today for being:
Creative - sewing, knitting, drawing, painting
A good traveller - in the UK and abroad
A defier of convention - lived with the woman she loved.
Happy birthday Ann!
What do you celebrate Ann for today?
May 20, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Today is Ann Walker's 222nd birthday.
We celebrate her today for being:
Creative - sewing, knitting, drawing, painting
A good traveller - in the UK and abroad
A defier of convention - lived with the woman she loved.
Happy birthday Ann!
What do you celebrate Ann for today?
We celebrate her today for being:
Creative - sewing, knitting, drawing, painting
A good traveller - in the UK and abroad
A defier of convention - lived with the woman she loved.
Happy birthday Ann!
What do you celebrate Ann for today?
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What did the people of Halifax really know about Anne Lister and Ann Walker’s relationship?
Watch the full session with searchingforann.bsky.social to find out what Robert Parker’s letters reveal: https://youtu.be/9fB9Ud-tEwI
Watch the full session with searchingforann.bsky.social to find out what Robert Parker’s letters reveal: https://youtu.be/9fB9Ud-tEwI
February 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
What did the people of Halifax really know about Anne Lister and Ann Walker’s relationship?
Watch the full session with searchingforann.bsky.social to find out what Robert Parker’s letters reveal: https://youtu.be/9fB9Ud-tEwI
Watch the full session with searchingforann.bsky.social to find out what Robert Parker’s letters reveal: https://youtu.be/9fB9Ud-tEwI
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#AnnWalker
20 May 1803 - 25 Feb 1854
Landowner
Business woman
Philanthropist
Adventurer
Creative
And wife
More than an adjunct to #AnneLister
Laid to rest 3 Mar 1854 here at St. Matthew’s Church Lightcliffe
@searchingforann.bsky.social
20 May 1803 - 25 Feb 1854
Landowner
Business woman
Philanthropist
Adventurer
Creative
And wife
More than an adjunct to #AnneLister
Laid to rest 3 Mar 1854 here at St. Matthew’s Church Lightcliffe
@searchingforann.bsky.social
February 25, 2025 at 11:49 AM
#AnnWalker
20 May 1803 - 25 Feb 1854
Landowner
Business woman
Philanthropist
Adventurer
Creative
And wife
More than an adjunct to #AnneLister
Laid to rest 3 Mar 1854 here at St. Matthew’s Church Lightcliffe
@searchingforann.bsky.social
20 May 1803 - 25 Feb 1854
Landowner
Business woman
Philanthropist
Adventurer
Creative
And wife
More than an adjunct to #AnneLister
Laid to rest 3 Mar 1854 here at St. Matthew’s Church Lightcliffe
@searchingforann.bsky.social
171 years ago today, at about 1pm, Ann Walker died at her home, Cliffe Hill, in Lightcliffe.
We remember her today for her sense of humour, generosity to those less fortunate & how she defied convention to live with the woman she loved.
Memorial Card, West Yorkshire Archive Service, SH:3/L/120
We remember her today for her sense of humour, generosity to those less fortunate & how she defied convention to live with the woman she loved.
Memorial Card, West Yorkshire Archive Service, SH:3/L/120
February 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
171 years ago today, at about 1pm, Ann Walker died at her home, Cliffe Hill, in Lightcliffe.
We remember her today for her sense of humour, generosity to those less fortunate & how she defied convention to live with the woman she loved.
Memorial Card, West Yorkshire Archive Service, SH:3/L/120
We remember her today for her sense of humour, generosity to those less fortunate & how she defied convention to live with the woman she loved.
Memorial Card, West Yorkshire Archive Service, SH:3/L/120
Happy Christmas from all at ISAW
We hope your day is merry and bright!
We hope your day is merry and bright!
December 25, 2024 at 8:31 AM
Happy Christmas from all at ISAW
We hope your day is merry and bright!
We hope your day is merry and bright!
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING 2024
THANK YOU ALL!
We have raised over £2500 for the Brighouse Central Foodbank helping feed people in need in the local area at Christmastime. It is amazing!
We are very grateful for all the donations, likes and shares to help raise this amount in Ann's name.
THANK YOU ALL!
We have raised over £2500 for the Brighouse Central Foodbank helping feed people in need in the local area at Christmastime. It is amazing!
We are very grateful for all the donations, likes and shares to help raise this amount in Ann's name.
December 24, 2024 at 5:06 PM
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING 2024
THANK YOU ALL!
We have raised over £2500 for the Brighouse Central Foodbank helping feed people in need in the local area at Christmastime. It is amazing!
We are very grateful for all the donations, likes and shares to help raise this amount in Ann's name.
THANK YOU ALL!
We have raised over £2500 for the Brighouse Central Foodbank helping feed people in need in the local area at Christmastime. It is amazing!
We are very grateful for all the donations, likes and shares to help raise this amount in Ann's name.
WHERE WAS ANN WALKER?
Read this blog about all about the residences of Ann Walker after the death of her wife, Anne Lister - where did she end up?
Read here: insearchofannwalker.com/where-was-an...
Read this blog about all about the residences of Ann Walker after the death of her wife, Anne Lister - where did she end up?
Read here: insearchofannwalker.com/where-was-an...
Where was Ann Walker after Anne Lister’s death? - In Search of Ann Walker
A brief synopsis of where Ann Walker was living in the period from her return to Halifax after the death of Anne Lister and her own death In 1854.
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December 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM
WHERE WAS ANN WALKER?
Read this blog about all about the residences of Ann Walker after the death of her wife, Anne Lister - where did she end up?
Read here: insearchofannwalker.com/where-was-an...
Read this blog about all about the residences of Ann Walker after the death of her wife, Anne Lister - where did she end up?
Read here: insearchofannwalker.com/where-was-an...
ALMOST THERE!
We are at 98% from all your generous donations so far!
Can you help us get over the line to £2500? Only £39 to go!
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We are at 98% from all your generous donations so far!
Can you help us get over the line to £2500? Only £39 to go!
Donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/in-sear...
December 23, 2024 at 2:52 PM
ALMOST THERE!
We are at 98% from all your generous donations so far!
Can you help us get over the line to £2500? Only £39 to go!
Donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/in-sear...
We are at 98% from all your generous donations so far!
Can you help us get over the line to £2500? Only £39 to go!
Donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/in-sear...
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We just need £163 more to hit our £2,500 goal. Can you help us get there for Ann?
Please also remember to donate (if you can) to our 5th annual fundraising campaign to Brighouse Foodbank in Ann's name to continue her legacy. It's a great way to honour Ann and her legacy this Christmas!
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ISAW 2024 fundraiser for Brighouse Central Foodbank
Help In Search Of Ann Walker raise money to support Brighouse Central Foodbank
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December 22, 2024 at 7:33 PM
We just need £163 more to hit our £2,500 goal. Can you help us get there for Ann?
"MY DEAREST ELIZABETH"
Read all about the letters that Ann Walker wrote to her sister, Elizabeth Sutherland, in this blog by Leila Straub.
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Read all about the letters that Ann Walker wrote to her sister, Elizabeth Sutherland, in this blog by Leila Straub.
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“My dearest Elizabeth” - In Search of Ann Walker
A description of Ann Walker’s letters to her sister Elizabeth during 1834/35. Also tips for transcribing and reading her handwriting.
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December 22, 2024 at 7:03 PM
"MY DEAREST ELIZABETH"
Read all about the letters that Ann Walker wrote to her sister, Elizabeth Sutherland, in this blog by Leila Straub.
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Read all about the letters that Ann Walker wrote to her sister, Elizabeth Sutherland, in this blog by Leila Straub.
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ANN'S 5 DAYS IN LONDON
Read more about the places Ann Walker visited during the 5 days she spent in London in June 1834.
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Read more about the places Ann Walker visited during the 5 days she spent in London in June 1834.
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Ann Walker’s 5 Days In London - In Search of Ann Walker
Follow the footsteps of Ann Walker‘s 5 days in London during 8th -12th June 1834, finding out more about those places she visited and the buildings
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December 21, 2024 at 6:08 PM
ANN'S 5 DAYS IN LONDON
Read more about the places Ann Walker visited during the 5 days she spent in London in June 1834.
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Read more about the places Ann Walker visited during the 5 days she spent in London in June 1834.
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3 MORE DAYS TO GO
We are soooo close to our final target of £2500. We are at 92%.
Please donate to Brighouse Central Foodbank by Xmas Eve!
Thank you everyone who has donated, liked and shared our posts during this appeal so far.
Donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/in-sear...
We are soooo close to our final target of £2500. We are at 92%.
Please donate to Brighouse Central Foodbank by Xmas Eve!
Thank you everyone who has donated, liked and shared our posts during this appeal so far.
Donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/in-sear...
December 21, 2024 at 4:28 PM
3 MORE DAYS TO GO
We are soooo close to our final target of £2500. We are at 92%.
Please donate to Brighouse Central Foodbank by Xmas Eve!
Thank you everyone who has donated, liked and shared our posts during this appeal so far.
Donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/in-sear...
We are soooo close to our final target of £2500. We are at 92%.
Please donate to Brighouse Central Foodbank by Xmas Eve!
Thank you everyone who has donated, liked and shared our posts during this appeal so far.
Donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/in-sear...
ANN WALKER IN PARIS
Read all about Ann Walker while she was in Paris during her 1834 honeymoon in this enlightening blog by Julie Gonnet
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Read all about Ann Walker while she was in Paris during her 1834 honeymoon in this enlightening blog by Julie Gonnet
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Ann Walker in Paris - In Search of Ann Walker
During her 1834 honeymoon trip with Anne Lister, Ann Walker discovered Paris. Through her diary and her letters, we can follow in her footsteps and get her first impressions in a foreign capital. This...
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December 20, 2024 at 7:05 PM
ANN WALKER IN PARIS
Read all about Ann Walker while she was in Paris during her 1834 honeymoon in this enlightening blog by Julie Gonnet
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Read all about Ann Walker while she was in Paris during her 1834 honeymoon in this enlightening blog by Julie Gonnet
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ANN, FAMILY AND SHIBDEN HALL
After the discovery of Ann Walker's diary in 2020, Ivana Nika wrote this insightful blog about what it tells us about Ann
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After the discovery of Ann Walker's diary in 2020, Ivana Nika wrote this insightful blog about what it tells us about Ann
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Ann, Family and Shibden Hall - In Search of Ann Walker
A look at entries about Ann, family and Shibden Hall from Ann Walker's diary and compares with entries from Anne Lister's diaries for the same dates.
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December 19, 2024 at 6:33 PM
ANN, FAMILY AND SHIBDEN HALL
After the discovery of Ann Walker's diary in 2020, Ivana Nika wrote this insightful blog about what it tells us about Ann
insearchofannwalker.com/ann-family-a...
After the discovery of Ann Walker's diary in 2020, Ivana Nika wrote this insightful blog about what it tells us about Ann
insearchofannwalker.com/ann-family-a...
5 DAYS LEFT TO DONATE
71 of you have already donated! A million thanks!
Can we make it to our final target of £2500? We are at 84% right now, so please donate if you can - any amount will help those in need.
Donate here: justgiving.com/page/in-search-of-ann-walker-2024
71 of you have already donated! A million thanks!
Can we make it to our final target of £2500? We are at 84% right now, so please donate if you can - any amount will help those in need.
Donate here: justgiving.com/page/in-search-of-ann-walker-2024
December 19, 2024 at 9:21 AM
5 DAYS LEFT TO DONATE
71 of you have already donated! A million thanks!
Can we make it to our final target of £2500? We are at 84% right now, so please donate if you can - any amount will help those in need.
Donate here: justgiving.com/page/in-search-of-ann-walker-2024
71 of you have already donated! A million thanks!
Can we make it to our final target of £2500? We are at 84% right now, so please donate if you can - any amount will help those in need.
Donate here: justgiving.com/page/in-search-of-ann-walker-2024
COMPARING THE ANN(E)S
In October 2020 an Ann Walker diary was discovered. Read the comparisons of Ann Walker's and Anne Lister's diary entries for the same time period here:
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In October 2020 an Ann Walker diary was discovered. Read the comparisons of Ann Walker's and Anne Lister's diary entries for the same time period here:
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Diary Comparison Portal - In Search of Ann Walker
Portal to a day by day comparison of entries in both Ann Walker’s journal and Anne Lister’s diary.
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December 18, 2024 at 10:34 PM
COMPARING THE ANN(E)S
In October 2020 an Ann Walker diary was discovered. Read the comparisons of Ann Walker's and Anne Lister's diary entries for the same time period here:
insearchofannwalker.com/comparing-th...
In October 2020 an Ann Walker diary was discovered. Read the comparisons of Ann Walker's and Anne Lister's diary entries for the same time period here:
insearchofannwalker.com/comparing-th...
ANN WALKER’S LEGACY CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER
“Go on, fearlessly do your duty”
On this day 184 years ago, despite grieving for her wife, Ann Walker wrote home from Moscow to ensure acts of charity were carried out at Christmas. Ann's letter to Booth is transcribed below. 1/
“Go on, fearlessly do your duty”
On this day 184 years ago, despite grieving for her wife, Ann Walker wrote home from Moscow to ensure acts of charity were carried out at Christmas. Ann's letter to Booth is transcribed below. 1/
December 17, 2024 at 2:31 PM
ANN WALKER’S LEGACY CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER
“Go on, fearlessly do your duty”
On this day 184 years ago, despite grieving for her wife, Ann Walker wrote home from Moscow to ensure acts of charity were carried out at Christmas. Ann's letter to Booth is transcribed below. 1/
“Go on, fearlessly do your duty”
On this day 184 years ago, despite grieving for her wife, Ann Walker wrote home from Moscow to ensure acts of charity were carried out at Christmas. Ann's letter to Booth is transcribed below. 1/
FUNDRAISING APPEAL 2024
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The Justgiving "Give Now" button is now working again after a sitewide issue. Please give if you can to our appeal to feed people in the Lightcliffe area this Xmas in the spirit of Ann Walker!
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ISAW 2024 fundraiser for Brighouse Central Foodbank
Help In Search Of Ann Walker raise money to support Brighouse Central Foodbank
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December 16, 2024 at 8:13 PM
FUNDRAISING APPEAL 2024
The Justgiving "Give Now" button is now working again after a sitewide issue. Please give if you can to our appeal to feed people in the Lightcliffe area this Xmas in the spirit of Ann Walker!
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The Justgiving "Give Now" button is now working again after a sitewide issue. Please give if you can to our appeal to feed people in the Lightcliffe area this Xmas in the spirit of Ann Walker!
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ANN WALKER'S NIECES AND NEPHEWS Read about the relationships between Elizabeth, Evan and Annie Sutherland, the surviving nephew and nieces of Ann Walker in this blog by Deb Woolson insearchofannwalker.com/ann-walkers-....
Elizabeth, Evan Charles and Annie Sutherland - In Search of Ann Walker
A blog looking at the relationship between the two nieces and nephew of Ann Walker who survived into adulthood, through the lens of the British newspapers and other documents.
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December 16, 2024 at 8:11 PM
ANN WALKER'S NIECES AND NEPHEWS Read about the relationships between Elizabeth, Evan and Annie Sutherland, the surviving nephew and nieces of Ann Walker in this blog by Deb Woolson insearchofannwalker.com/ann-walkers-....
ANN WALKER'S RETURN
After the death of Anne Lister in September 1840, read more about how Ann Walker returned to Halifax from Georgia in this blog by Diane Halford and Dorjana Širola.
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After the death of Anne Lister in September 1840, read more about how Ann Walker returned to Halifax from Georgia in this blog by Diane Halford and Dorjana Širola.
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Ann’s Return - In Search of Ann Walker
A brief explanation of the latest research into Ann Walker’s return from Russia after the death of Anne Lister.
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December 15, 2024 at 8:11 PM
ANN WALKER'S RETURN
After the death of Anne Lister in September 1840, read more about how Ann Walker returned to Halifax from Georgia in this blog by Diane Halford and Dorjana Širola.
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After the death of Anne Lister in September 1840, read more about how Ann Walker returned to Halifax from Georgia in this blog by Diane Halford and Dorjana Širola.
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ANN WALKER'S HUMOUR
From her letters and diary, we know Ann Walker had a great sense of humour - read our top 10 funny Ann Walker moments in this blog by Leila Straub.
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From her letters and diary, we know Ann Walker had a great sense of humour - read our top 10 funny Ann Walker moments in this blog by Leila Straub.
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Ann Walker's Humour - In Search of Ann Walker
Top 10 funny Ann Walker moments. Read our list of favourite Ann Walker quotes and moments that show Ann Walker's sense of humour.
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December 14, 2024 at 8:55 PM
ANN WALKER'S HUMOUR
From her letters and diary, we know Ann Walker had a great sense of humour - read our top 10 funny Ann Walker moments in this blog by Leila Straub.
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From her letters and diary, we know Ann Walker had a great sense of humour - read our top 10 funny Ann Walker moments in this blog by Leila Straub.
insearchofannwalker.com/ann-walkers-...
FUNDRAISING APPEAL 2024
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December 14, 2024 at 2:36 PM
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Did you know that there is a free booklet on the life of Ann Walker available in FIVE languages on our website?
It's in English, Italian, German, Portuguese and French.
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It's in English, Italian, German, Portuguese and French.
Click here to read about the life of Ann: insearchofannwalker.com/ann-walker-b...
Ann Walker Booklet - In Search of Ann Walker
Free PDF booklet with a summary of the life of Ann Walker, who was the partner of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall, the famous diarist. Researched by In Search of Ann Walker. Now in Italian, French and Por...
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December 13, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Did you know that there is a free booklet on the life of Ann Walker available in FIVE languages on our website?
It's in English, Italian, German, Portuguese and French.
Click here to read about the life of Ann: insearchofannwalker.com/ann-walker-b...
It's in English, Italian, German, Portuguese and French.
Click here to read about the life of Ann: insearchofannwalker.com/ann-walker-b...