Ann Roberts
@annroberts.bsky.social
Local history and research. Women’s history. Also architecture, art and heritage.
Devon based.
Devon based.
In English (or at least Devonian) wild blueberries, Vaccinium myrtillus, are whotleberries. Also known as bilberries.
November 17, 2025 at 7:53 AM
In English (or at least Devonian) wild blueberries, Vaccinium myrtillus, are whotleberries. Also known as bilberries.
There’s also an opportunity to hear Ian in Exeter in person this coming Friday organised by the Devonshire Association Buildings Section.
Mint Methodist Church, no booking required, pay on the door.
Full details here
devonassoc.org.uk/event/lectur...
Mint Methodist Church, no booking required, pay on the door.
Full details here
devonassoc.org.uk/event/lectur...
Lecture by Dr Ian Mortimer (Buildings Section) – The Devonshire Association
devonassoc.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM
There’s also an opportunity to hear Ian in Exeter in person this coming Friday organised by the Devonshire Association Buildings Section.
Mint Methodist Church, no booking required, pay on the door.
Full details here
devonassoc.org.uk/event/lectur...
Mint Methodist Church, no booking required, pay on the door.
Full details here
devonassoc.org.uk/event/lectur...
You’re welcome. My pictures were taken last month during Heritage Open Days.
October 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
You’re welcome. My pictures were taken last month during Heritage Open Days.
Heritage Open Day visit to chapel of old Exminster Asylum (now Exeter Pre-Prep School).
Built 1875 of Heavitree sandstone with Bath stone dressings. Cruciform plan with bellcote over the crossing.
Designed by Exeter architect Joseph Neale.
Good carved details including reredos, capitals and pulpit
Built 1875 of Heavitree sandstone with Bath stone dressings. Cruciform plan with bellcote over the crossing.
Designed by Exeter architect Joseph Neale.
Good carved details including reredos, capitals and pulpit
October 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Spanish tortilla or frittata
October 2, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Spanish tortilla or frittata
I’ll dm you tomorrow
September 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I’ll dm you tomorrow
How very sad though this may not be the one your ancestor would have known. This was the chapel of Exminster Hospital (Devon County Asylum ). Exeter Asylum (Digby Hospital) was a few miles away.
I have some photos of both asylums if you haven’t seen them.
I have some photos of both asylums if you haven’t seen them.
September 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
How very sad though this may not be the one your ancestor would have known. This was the chapel of Exminster Hospital (Devon County Asylum ). Exeter Asylum (Digby Hospital) was a few miles away.
I have some photos of both asylums if you haven’t seen them.
I have some photos of both asylums if you haven’t seen them.
I’ve been enjoying watching the Fred Dibnah repeats on BBC4.
I really wish they would re-show Alec Clifton-Taylor’s progs.
I really wish they would re-show Alec Clifton-Taylor’s progs.
August 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I’ve been enjoying watching the Fred Dibnah repeats on BBC4.
I really wish they would re-show Alec Clifton-Taylor’s progs.
I really wish they would re-show Alec Clifton-Taylor’s progs.
I’ve been interested in visiting there. Is it worth it?
August 14, 2025 at 10:44 AM
I’ve been interested in visiting there. Is it worth it?
Reposted by Ann Roberts
We’ve partnered with the University of Exeter Cathedral Choir to bring the voices of the long-lost monks back to life.
The music will be part of the soundtrack to a new exhibition at the abbey, and will be performed live in the abbey’s medieval Great Barn in August.
The music will be part of the soundtrack to a new exhibition at the abbey, and will be performed live in the abbey’s medieval Great Barn in August.
July 4, 2025 at 7:04 AM
We’ve partnered with the University of Exeter Cathedral Choir to bring the voices of the long-lost monks back to life.
The music will be part of the soundtrack to a new exhibition at the abbey, and will be performed live in the abbey’s medieval Great Barn in August.
The music will be part of the soundtrack to a new exhibition at the abbey, and will be performed live in the abbey’s medieval Great Barn in August.
Your rare and lovely thing looks to be in better condition than mine. On the other hand mine is signed by Bill Miller.
July 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Your rare and lovely thing looks to be in better condition than mine. On the other hand mine is signed by Bill Miller.