Janet Barrie
@springhillops.bsky.social
One Place Studies of Springhill in Rossendale, Lancs and Newlands, Cumberland. History PG student. Also birding, anaesthesia and Burnley FC.
Bit windy here last night. Hope everyone is ok.
November 15, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Bit windy here last night. Hope everyone is ok.
For those of us who were at the excellent @oneplacestudies.bsky.social webinar yesterday. Missed out? It will be on the website shortly!
#OnePlaceWednesday
#OnePlaceStudies
#OnePlaceWednesday
#OnePlaceStudies
@thelineagefinder.bsky.social I’ve found this photo I took of the interior of Batley St Mary of the Angels
November 12, 2025 at 12:09 PM
For those of us who were at the excellent @oneplacestudies.bsky.social webinar yesterday. Missed out? It will be on the website shortly!
#OnePlaceWednesday
#OnePlaceStudies
#OnePlaceWednesday
#OnePlaceStudies
Looking forward to the @oneplacestudies.bsky.social conference on 22 Nov. The theme is 'transport'; already got some thoughts about new projects... like I need new projects... #OnePlaceWednesday #OnePlaceStudies
November 12, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Looking forward to the @oneplacestudies.bsky.social conference on 22 Nov. The theme is 'transport'; already got some thoughts about new projects... like I need new projects... #OnePlaceWednesday #OnePlaceStudies
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The Society for One-Place Studies supports and promotes Studies and their owners, and educates the public about the benefits of running One-Place Studies. www.familyhistoryfederation.com/societies-th...
November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness shall never put it out.
October 31, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness shall never put it out.
Nature reclaiming a mined-out copper seam in Newlands, one of my #OnePlaceStudies places. #OnePlaceWednesday
October 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Nature reclaiming a mined-out copper seam in Newlands, one of my #OnePlaceStudies places. #OnePlaceWednesday
Looking in C17 newspapers for adverts for relating to means of pain relief. Resisting the temptation to explore 'Jackie'.
October 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Looking in C17 newspapers for adverts for relating to means of pain relief. Resisting the temptation to explore 'Jackie'.
Granddaughter wants to play 'St Nicholas'. Apparently she has lots of money and I have to go to sleep.
Sounds fair to me.
Sounds fair to me.
October 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Granddaughter wants to play 'St Nicholas'. Apparently she has lots of money and I have to go to sleep.
Sounds fair to me.
Sounds fair to me.
Looking forward to reading this. It was spoken highly of at the @oneplacestudies.bsky.social webinar yesterday. #OnePlaceWednesday
I guess the countdown to publication day has well and truly begun ...
'An essential insight into the voices that are often silenced by a city's ego, and a timely spotlight on a political agenda that is ever-present today.' - @thecrackmagazine.bsky.social
The untold story of a remarkable neighbourhood and the battle to define modern London. #booksky #London
The untold story of a remarkable neighbourhood and the battle to define modern London. #booksky #London
October 15, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Looking forward to reading this. It was spoken highly of at the @oneplacestudies.bsky.social webinar yesterday. #OnePlaceWednesday
October 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Can't resist a war memorial. Not sure of the conflict here but there is a sad degree of surname congruence in this example from Georgia. Shared patronymics suggest some were brothers. RIP gentlemen.
October 6, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Can't resist a war memorial. Not sure of the conflict here but there is a sad degree of surname congruence in this example from Georgia. Shared patronymics suggest some were brothers. RIP gentlemen.
Ooh I love a good timeline! Here is mine, from my #OnePlaceStudies place. Local events in red, national etc in black. Not very sophisticated but works for me. #OnePlaceWednesday
www.springhillhistory.org.uk/styled/index...
www.springhillhistory.org.uk/styled/index...
Our blogging prompt for October 2025 is #OnePlaceTimelines. Have you used timelines to highlight gaps in your knowledge, to better understand your #OnePlaceStudy place or its people, or to present OPS information? If not, try out timelines. And do share your experiences! #OnePlaceWednesday
October 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Ooh I love a good timeline! Here is mine, from my #OnePlaceStudies place. Local events in red, national etc in black. Not very sophisticated but works for me. #OnePlaceWednesday
www.springhillhistory.org.uk/styled/index...
www.springhillhistory.org.uk/styled/index...
Recently been on holiday, can't resist a good graveyard on a #OnePlaceWednesday. Istanbul.
Just grateful that my #OnePlaceStudies place only has one alphabet to deal with!
Just grateful that my #OnePlaceStudies place only has one alphabet to deal with!
October 1, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Recently been on holiday, can't resist a good graveyard on a #OnePlaceWednesday. Istanbul.
Just grateful that my #OnePlaceStudies place only has one alphabet to deal with!
Just grateful that my #OnePlaceStudies place only has one alphabet to deal with!
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Military & War is the theme for #AATP25 Day 3. To tie in with that we have just added a new video to our YouTube channel from our Chair, @springhillops.bsky.social Janet Barrie: Conscientious Objection in WW1. This focuses on Janet's #OnePlaceStudy of Springhill, Higher Cloughfold, in #Lancashire.
Mini-AATP - Military & War - Conscientious objection in Springhill
YouTube video by Society for One-Place Studies
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September 26, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Military & War is the theme for #AATP25 Day 3. To tie in with that we have just added a new video to our YouTube channel from our Chair, @springhillops.bsky.social Janet Barrie: Conscientious Objection in WW1. This focuses on Janet's #OnePlaceStudy of Springhill, Higher Cloughfold, in #Lancashire.
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I recently launched a new website and the first post on the blog is about my one-name study, so what better day to share it for the first time, than #OnePlaceWednesday! www.davidbartonresearch.co.uk/the-archive/... @oneplacestudies.bsky.social #OnePlaceStudy
The Story in a Name: What Longstock Reveals About the Past — David Barton | Genealogist & Historical Researcher
Uncover the history of Longstock, Hampshire, its Anglo-Saxon roots, Viking past, and how its place-name reveals over 1,000 years of heritage.
www.davidbartonresearch.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I recently launched a new website and the first post on the blog is about my one-name study, so what better day to share it for the first time, than #OnePlaceWednesday! www.davidbartonresearch.co.uk/the-archive/... @oneplacestudies.bsky.social #OnePlaceStudy
Recorded two #OnePlaceStudies talks this week. One for @sogorg.bsky.social's mini #AATP on behalf of @oneplacestudies.bsky.social. The other's still a secret! #OnePlaceWednesday
September 10, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Recorded two #OnePlaceStudies talks this week. One for @sogorg.bsky.social's mini #AATP on behalf of @oneplacestudies.bsky.social. The other's still a secret! #OnePlaceWednesday
Cuckoo pretending to be a wryneck.
Yorkshire, earlier this year.
Yorkshire, earlier this year.
September 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Cuckoo pretending to be a wryneck.
Yorkshire, earlier this year.
Yorkshire, earlier this year.
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Next Tuesday! This is sure to be an excellent #OnePlaceStudies presentation by George, do join us if you can. #OnePlaceWednesday
Advance notice of our next #OnePlaceStudies webinar🔗: On Tuesday 9 Sep 2025 George Hall will share some of his OPS research in “Heckmondwike – the impact of the First World War both on students and the school.” Online and free for Society members – you can join us🔗 for just £10! #OnePlaceWednesday
September 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Next Tuesday! This is sure to be an excellent #OnePlaceStudies presentation by George, do join us if you can. #OnePlaceWednesday
Really enjoyed meeting with #Bradford #FamilyHistory Society to talk all things #OnePlaceStudies. Excellent discussion and great welcome given to this Red Rose girl.
September 4, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Really enjoyed meeting with #Bradford #FamilyHistory Society to talk all things #OnePlaceStudies. Excellent discussion and great welcome given to this Red Rose girl.
Really hope this reaches its target and thrilled that @oneplacestudies.bsky.social is helping support. Searching by place will make a massive difference. #OnePlaceStudies
More info on Free UK Genealogy’s plans for FreePRO can be found in WDYTYA? Magazine’s article Charity starts crowdfunder for free probate records website🔗. As the plans include the option to search by place, the Society for #OnePlaceStudies has made a pledge of funding. #OnePlaceWednesday
August 28, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Really hope this reaches its target and thrilled that @oneplacestudies.bsky.social is helping support. Searching by place will make a massive difference. #OnePlaceStudies
That's not a lion. That's a dog dressed up.
August 27, 2025 at 9:34 PM
That's not a lion. That's a dog dressed up.
. @davidbartonmus.bsky.social has also been busy writing 'Winding Lanes', a super piece of music for @oneplacestudies.bsky.social videos. Thank you, David.
#OnePlaceWednesday
#OnePlaceStudies
#OnePlaceWednesday
#OnePlaceStudies
I’ve been researching and writing a post about the origins of my #OnePlaceStudy place-name, Longstock, for my brand new website. #OnePlaceWednesday
It’s #OnePlaceWednesday – let the mid-week, day-long celebration of all things #OnePlaceStudy begin! Add the hashtag to your contributions, questions, suggestions and general OPS conversation. What places have you been researching, for your OPS, #FamilyHistory or #LocalHistory research?
August 27, 2025 at 10:29 AM
. @davidbartonmus.bsky.social has also been busy writing 'Winding Lanes', a super piece of music for @oneplacestudies.bsky.social videos. Thank you, David.
#OnePlaceWednesday
#OnePlaceStudies
#OnePlaceWednesday
#OnePlaceStudies
Queue for the ladies loo at the rugby. Never seemed to cross their minds that a women's sports event might attract women.
August 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Queue for the ladies loo at the rugby. Never seemed to cross their minds that a women's sports event might attract women.
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Oh my goodness, the blog about Loughborough, my #OnePlaceStudy just broke the 1 million views barrier! So hard to believe, but super pleased!!
August 16, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Oh my goodness, the blog about Loughborough, my #OnePlaceStudy just broke the 1 million views barrier! So hard to believe, but super pleased!!
Err... don't think so. Whalley parish church, the ancient parish of my #OnePlaceStudies place. #OnePlaceWednesday
August 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Err... don't think so. Whalley parish church, the ancient parish of my #OnePlaceStudies place. #OnePlaceWednesday