Helen Brooks
@hbrooks.bsky.social
Amateur family historian, East Yorkshire, Lancashire, Norfolk, Somerset, WW1 and WW2, old photos.
Good that you felt up to getting out and about in the sunshine. We were lucky too, here in Essex. A trip to Maldon where we spotted these Redshanks and a Curlew. Not great pics - but it was lovely
November 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Good that you felt up to getting out and about in the sunshine. We were lucky too, here in Essex. A trip to Maldon where we spotted these Redshanks and a Curlew. Not great pics - but it was lovely
I've just seen this quote by AA Milne, and it has made me extraordinarily happy!
November 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I've just seen this quote by AA Milne, and it has made me extraordinarily happy!
I've been transcribing this recently acquired diary written by an #EastYorkshire ancestor of my husband's.
It's been very interesting and raised many questions! Lots more to discover, although it is diverting me away from my main project!
It's been very interesting and raised many questions! Lots more to discover, although it is diverting me away from my main project!
October 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I've been transcribing this recently acquired diary written by an #EastYorkshire ancestor of my husband's.
It's been very interesting and raised many questions! Lots more to discover, although it is diverting me away from my main project!
It's been very interesting and raised many questions! Lots more to discover, although it is diverting me away from my main project!
Well, this has kept me entertained over a wet and windy weekend! Needed my little magnifier on a few occasions! #familyhistory
October 5, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Well, this has kept me entertained over a wet and windy weekend! Needed my little magnifier on a few occasions! #familyhistory
This arrived in the post today, sent by one of my husband's relatives. Lots of names and addresses and interesting entries to investigate. Going to keep me busy for a bit! #FamilyHistory
October 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This arrived in the post today, sent by one of my husband's relatives. Lots of names and addresses and interesting entries to investigate. Going to keep me busy for a bit! #FamilyHistory
Exciting post this morning! Lots in here to keep me busy for quite a while! #familyhistory
October 2, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Exciting post this morning! Lots in here to keep me busy for quite a while! #familyhistory
In case anyone is unfamiliar with the concept of handwritten letters in the post, may I recommend a visit to the excellent #PostalMuseum in London! Includes a ride on the tiny underground mail train - very exciting! - and lots more
September 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
In case anyone is unfamiliar with the concept of handwritten letters in the post, may I recommend a visit to the excellent #PostalMuseum in London! Includes a ride on the tiny underground mail train - very exciting! - and lots more
Is it one of these, Kelly?
September 23, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Is it one of these, Kelly?
A very enjoyable short break at one of our favourite places. #Aldeburgh #Suffolk
August 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
A very enjoyable short break at one of our favourite places. #Aldeburgh #Suffolk
This is one of my favourite photos featuring a dog. In with lots of family photos from my husband's side. Unfortunately, nothing written on the back 🙄 so I don't know anything about it.
July 29, 2025 at 9:33 AM
This is one of my favourite photos featuring a dog. In with lots of family photos from my husband's side. Unfortunately, nothing written on the back 🙄 so I don't know anything about it.
Ah, I think that's what I found in my kitchen last week!
July 24, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Ah, I think that's what I found in my kitchen last week!
No drones, thank you, but this is my choice!
July 11, 2025 at 7:23 PM
No drones, thank you, but this is my choice!
Thank you, @whoamiftr.bsky.social for taking time out from your research for a chat! It was so lovely talking to you.
I had a lovely day at TNA!
I had a lovely day at TNA!
July 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Thank you, @whoamiftr.bsky.social for taking time out from your research for a chat! It was so lovely talking to you.
I had a lovely day at TNA!
I had a lovely day at TNA!
Have you looked at this? Don't know if it has what you are looking for. I haven't thoroughly read it myself as I haven't done much with wills so far - other things on my plate at the moment!
May 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Have you looked at this? Don't know if it has what you are looking for. I haven't thoroughly read it myself as I haven't done much with wills so far - other things on my plate at the moment!
Found this on Ancestry. Could this be him?
May 14, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Found this on Ancestry. Could this be him?
One of the newspapers I have with report of the crash.
May 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
One of the newspapers I have with report of the crash.
We had a seagull tap on our window when staying at a seaside hotel for our wedding anniversary. Apparently, if you accidentally left your window open, it would come in and steal the complimentary biscuits from the tray in the room!
April 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
We had a seagull tap on our window when staying at a seaside hotel for our wedding anniversary. Apparently, if you accidentally left your window open, it would come in and steal the complimentary biscuits from the tray in the room!
I was there - loved it!
April 25, 2025 at 5:47 AM
I was there - loved it!
There is a blue plaque on the house where he grew up - spotted when holidaying in York last summer.
April 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
There is a blue plaque on the house where he grew up - spotted when holidaying in York last summer.
My great-aunt, Teresa Simpson, worked for Oldham library services for 44 years until she retired in 1947 when she held the post of Director of Library Services - at the time, the only woman ever appointed to a chief official's post in Oldham.
April 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
My great-aunt, Teresa Simpson, worked for Oldham library services for 44 years until she retired in 1947 when she held the post of Director of Library Services - at the time, the only woman ever appointed to a chief official's post in Oldham.
#GenHour. Not much family history research this week, but a lot of reading, especially this excellent book. #familyhistory #WW1 Found husband of an ancestor who was awarded MM and Belgian Croix de Guerre listed.
February 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
#GenHour. Not much family history research this week, but a lot of reading, especially this excellent book. #familyhistory #WW1 Found husband of an ancestor who was awarded MM and Belgian Croix de Guerre listed.
Just finished reading this after finding husband of an ancestor served with the 13th Battalion, E. Yorkshire regiment. Turns out he was awarded MM and Belgian Croix de Guerre. More research to do...
Excellent book #WW1 #AncestryHour
Excellent book #WW1 #AncestryHour
February 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Just finished reading this after finding husband of an ancestor served with the 13th Battalion, E. Yorkshire regiment. Turns out he was awarded MM and Belgian Croix de Guerre. More research to do...
Excellent book #WW1 #AncestryHour
Excellent book #WW1 #AncestryHour