Deborah Lister
@debdelving.bsky.social
Addicted to historical research, nature lover, can't bear charlatans or narcissists, live band enthusiast
Phew! That's one big old transcription project finished. Fascinating. Time to put my feet up with a well-deserved cuppa 😃
August 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Phew! That's one big old transcription project finished. Fascinating. Time to put my feet up with a well-deserved cuppa 😃
Busy on a big transcription project for overseas clients. This copy letter is a good example of a Victorian using 200+ words to put his point across, where 40 would have sufficed 🙄😄. I bet the reader gave up half way through!
July 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Busy on a big transcription project for overseas clients. This copy letter is a good example of a Victorian using 200+ words to put his point across, where 40 would have sufficed 🙄😄. I bet the reader gave up half way through!
Although based in Devon, I can undertake many aspects of family history for you in areas all over England and Wales. Check out my website www.dwresearchservices.co.uk or email me at dwresearchservices@gmail.com.
June 1, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Although based in Devon, I can undertake many aspects of family history for you in areas all over England and Wales. Check out my website www.dwresearchservices.co.uk or email me at dwresearchservices@gmail.com.
The National Archives research guide on 'Census Records', is well worth a read if you are new to family history research
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-yo... 🙂
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-yo... 🙂
May 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The National Archives research guide on 'Census Records', is well worth a read if you are new to family history research
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-yo... 🙂
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-yo... 🙂
Today's top tip!
If you are looking to do an online parish search via FindMyPast for Peter Tavy in Devon on the 1851 census, it is entered as one word, so enter 'Petertavy'.
If you are looking to do an online parish search via FindMyPast for Peter Tavy in Devon on the 1851 census, it is entered as one word, so enter 'Petertavy'.
Census records - The National Archives
1. Why use this guide? This guide explains how to access the historical censuses from 1841 to 1921 and provides information on using the census returns of: England Wales the Channel Islands the Isle o...
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
May 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Today's top tip!
If you are looking to do an online parish search via FindMyPast for Peter Tavy in Devon on the 1851 census, it is entered as one word, so enter 'Petertavy'.
If you are looking to do an online parish search via FindMyPast for Peter Tavy in Devon on the 1851 census, it is entered as one word, so enter 'Petertavy'.
Some excellent house history discoveries were made last week among the many valuation records at The Box (Plymouth Archives). Unfortunately one of the associated maps hasn't survived which really would have proved one theory #preserveourarchives
May 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Some excellent house history discoveries were made last week among the many valuation records at The Box (Plymouth Archives). Unfortunately one of the associated maps hasn't survived which really would have proved one theory #preserveourarchives
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Another fascinating event for your diaries. On the 14th June we have 'A 1920s Dartmoor Day' to be held at Parke, Bovey Tracey. To buy your ticket and find out more details, please visit the page on our website www.devonhistorysociety.org.uk/event/a-1920....
May 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Another fascinating event for your diaries. On the 14th June we have 'A 1920s Dartmoor Day' to be held at Parke, Bovey Tracey. To buy your ticket and find out more details, please visit the page on our website www.devonhistorysociety.org.uk/event/a-1920....
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Our seventh and final speaker for our Placing Jane conference is Dr John McAleer. His talk will consider Southampton and the wider world through the travels of William Ridding.
Find out more about wider events celebrating Jane Austen 250: balh.org.uk/events
Find out more about wider events celebrating Jane Austen 250: balh.org.uk/events
April 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Our seventh and final speaker for our Placing Jane conference is Dr John McAleer. His talk will consider Southampton and the wider world through the travels of William Ridding.
Find out more about wider events celebrating Jane Austen 250: balh.org.uk/events
Find out more about wider events celebrating Jane Austen 250: balh.org.uk/events
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Hello! We're The London Archives, a free public archive focusing on the history of London from 1067. We look after over 100km of manuscripts, books, drawings, engravings, photos and films spanning 1000 years of London's history!
Give us a follow.
#archives #history #LondonHistory
Give us a follow.
#archives #history #LondonHistory
April 16, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Hello! We're The London Archives, a free public archive focusing on the history of London from 1067. We look after over 100km of manuscripts, books, drawings, engravings, photos and films spanning 1000 years of London's history!
Give us a follow.
#archives #history #LondonHistory
Give us a follow.
#archives #history #LondonHistory
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Just a reminder, because what better way to use that sugar rush from all those Easter eggs than contributing to our 2025-30 Strategy consultation? This phase is for anyone working in the record-keeping sector. Deadline for responses is 13th May www.archives.org.uk/strategy-con...
April 17, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Just a reminder, because what better way to use that sugar rush from all those Easter eggs than contributing to our 2025-30 Strategy consultation? This phase is for anyone working in the record-keeping sector. Deadline for responses is 13th May www.archives.org.uk/strategy-con...
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🗣️We're particularly interested in hearing from women in ecology, early career researchers, and marine ecologists. To find out more about what's involved and how to apply, click here.
✅Apply today and get involved!
✅Apply today and get involved!
Policy Group Member - British Ecological Society
Get involved - Applications are now open to become a member of one of the BES Policy Groups
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April 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🗣️We're particularly interested in hearing from women in ecology, early career researchers, and marine ecologists. To find out more about what's involved and how to apply, click here.
✅Apply today and get involved!
✅Apply today and get involved!
I'm looking forward to it!
We have a real treat coming up for you on 31st May. This year our Society Showcase is hosted by the Chudleigh History Group. Look at our 'Events' page for details www.devonhistorysociety.org.uk/event/societ.... Please let Julia Neville, j.f.neville@btinternet.com know if you plan to attend.
April 19, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I'm looking forward to it!
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Rock Idols: a guide to Dartmoor in 28 tors is out in April. It’s been a joy to research and put together with my husband Alex who has produced some extraordinary and beautiful drawings of the tors. @visitdartmoor.bsky.social @dartmoorac.bsky.social @dpadartmoor.bsky.social @dartmoorcollective.org
January 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Rock Idols: a guide to Dartmoor in 28 tors is out in April. It’s been a joy to research and put together with my husband Alex who has produced some extraordinary and beautiful drawings of the tors. @visitdartmoor.bsky.social @dartmoorac.bsky.social @dpadartmoor.bsky.social @dartmoorcollective.org
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As such, we are looking for bold, creative and highly original interpretations of the Flow brief that explore the concepts of movement, change and time and how these have impacted on Dartmoor.
Be creative, don't be afraid to experiment and - most importantly - have fun!
Be creative, don't be afraid to experiment and - most importantly - have fun!
April 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
As such, we are looking for bold, creative and highly original interpretations of the Flow brief that explore the concepts of movement, change and time and how these have impacted on Dartmoor.
Be creative, don't be afraid to experiment and - most importantly - have fun!
Be creative, don't be afraid to experiment and - most importantly - have fun!
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Do you have to deal with copyright in a record-keeping context? Our q&a with Naomi Korn Associates will be just what you need!
Copyright and Data Protection Q&A Webinar with Naomi Korn Associates. Online - Monday 14th July 2025 - 12.00 to 13.00pm BST
Details here: www.archives.org.uk/...
Copyright and Data Protection Q&A Webinar with Naomi Korn Associates. Online - Monday 14th July 2025 - 12.00 to 13.00pm BST
Details here: www.archives.org.uk/...
Copyright and Data Protection Q&A Webinar with Naomi Korn Associates — Archives & Records Association
Copyright and Data Protection Q&A Webinar with Naomi Korn Associates Trainer: Naomi Korn and Jess Pembroke Online - Monday 14th July 2025 - 12.00 to 13.00pm Do you have a burning question on copyright or data protection that you’d like answered? Submit it beforeha
www.archives.org.uk
April 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Do you have to deal with copyright in a record-keeping context? Our q&a with Naomi Korn Associates will be just what you need!
Copyright and Data Protection Q&A Webinar with Naomi Korn Associates. Online - Monday 14th July 2025 - 12.00 to 13.00pm BST
Details here: www.archives.org.uk/...
Copyright and Data Protection Q&A Webinar with Naomi Korn Associates. Online - Monday 14th July 2025 - 12.00 to 13.00pm BST
Details here: www.archives.org.uk/...
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I love the little details that can be spotted when out walking. It is on the back of Court Farm in central Plymstock. The Ordnance Survey maps confirm this addition to the property. The 'B' no doubt is reference to the Duke of Bedford who owned much of Plymstock until 1911.
April 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I love the little details that can be spotted when out walking. It is on the back of Court Farm in central Plymstock. The Ordnance Survey maps confirm this addition to the property. The 'B' no doubt is reference to the Duke of Bedford who owned much of Plymstock until 1911.
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Support our fundraiser to help a new professional benefit from the brilliant networking and training opportunities at the @araukie.bsky.social's first hybrid conference in Bristol: www.peoplesfundraising.com/donation/new... #archives #recordsmanagement
April 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Support our fundraiser to help a new professional benefit from the brilliant networking and training opportunities at the @araukie.bsky.social's first hybrid conference in Bristol: www.peoplesfundraising.com/donation/new... #archives #recordsmanagement
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The MBL's R/V Gemma took its first collecting trip of the season last Friday! ⛵ #MaritimeMonday
The team collected slipper snails, sea urchins, limpets, crabs, sea stars, and sculpin fish to support visiting summer scientists! 📲 Read more: bit.ly/3WGqGZQ
📹: Lisa Abbo
The team collected slipper snails, sea urchins, limpets, crabs, sea stars, and sculpin fish to support visiting summer scientists! 📲 Read more: bit.ly/3WGqGZQ
📹: Lisa Abbo
April 14, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The MBL's R/V Gemma took its first collecting trip of the season last Friday! ⛵ #MaritimeMonday
The team collected slipper snails, sea urchins, limpets, crabs, sea stars, and sculpin fish to support visiting summer scientists! 📲 Read more: bit.ly/3WGqGZQ
📹: Lisa Abbo
The team collected slipper snails, sea urchins, limpets, crabs, sea stars, and sculpin fish to support visiting summer scientists! 📲 Read more: bit.ly/3WGqGZQ
📹: Lisa Abbo
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On Thoughtful Tuesday, we’re reminding you about context this week. The local historian must know a little about a lot of things.
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll #FamilyHistory #HistoryTips #LocalHistory #ResearchTools
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll #FamilyHistory #HistoryTips #LocalHistory #ResearchTools
April 15, 2025 at 7:31 AM
On Thoughtful Tuesday, we’re reminding you about context this week. The local historian must know a little about a lot of things.
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll #FamilyHistory #HistoryTips #LocalHistory #ResearchTools
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll #FamilyHistory #HistoryTips #LocalHistory #ResearchTools
I love the little details that can be spotted when out walking. It is on the back of Court Farm in central Plymstock. The Ordnance Survey maps confirm this addition to the property. The 'B' no doubt is reference to the Duke of Bedford who owned much of Plymstock until 1911.
April 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I love the little details that can be spotted when out walking. It is on the back of Court Farm in central Plymstock. The Ordnance Survey maps confirm this addition to the property. The 'B' no doubt is reference to the Duke of Bedford who owned much of Plymstock until 1911.
This building is the Greek Orthodox church and school in Central Road, West Hoe, Plymouth. It was formerly St Michael's Mission Church 😃
Monday building quiz. What and where is this in Plymouth? I know, but do you? 😃
April 9, 2025 at 7:33 AM
This building is the Greek Orthodox church and school in Central Road, West Hoe, Plymouth. It was formerly St Michael's Mission Church 😃
Monday building quiz. What and where is this in Plymouth? I know, but do you? 😃
April 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Monday building quiz. What and where is this in Plymouth? I know, but do you? 😃
@devonhist.bsky.social
Dawlish and the Exe Estuary in the 1920s. The next event in the Festival of Devon in the 1920s programme is a day of talks and exhibitions about Dawlish, Starcross and the west side of the Exe Estuary. See the link below for details www.dawlishhistory.org.uk/programme.html
Dawlish and the Exe Estuary in the 1920s. The next event in the Festival of Devon in the 1920s programme is a day of talks and exhibitions about Dawlish, Starcross and the west side of the Exe Estuary. See the link below for details www.dawlishhistory.org.uk/programme.html
March 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
@devonhist.bsky.social
Dawlish and the Exe Estuary in the 1920s. The next event in the Festival of Devon in the 1920s programme is a day of talks and exhibitions about Dawlish, Starcross and the west side of the Exe Estuary. See the link below for details www.dawlishhistory.org.uk/programme.html
Dawlish and the Exe Estuary in the 1920s. The next event in the Festival of Devon in the 1920s programme is a day of talks and exhibitions about Dawlish, Starcross and the west side of the Exe Estuary. See the link below for details www.dawlishhistory.org.uk/programme.html
@devonhist.bsky.social Come and join us on the 2nd April for this fabulous online talk. Non-members welcome for a small fee. Please book via the link www.devonhistorysociety.org.uk/event/torre-...
March 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
@devonhist.bsky.social Come and join us on the 2nd April for this fabulous online talk. Non-members welcome for a small fee. Please book via the link www.devonhistorysociety.org.uk/event/torre-...
Just approaching the Cottonian Research Room in The Box on this beautiful sunny day ☀️☀️. A nice variety to look at for customers today - a drawing to photograph, Plymouth school records to look through, and some South Hams house history.
March 20, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Just approaching the Cottonian Research Room in The Box on this beautiful sunny day ☀️☀️. A nice variety to look at for customers today - a drawing to photograph, Plymouth school records to look through, and some South Hams house history.