The Huguenot Society of Great Britain & Ireland
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The Huguenot Society of GB and Ireland, founded 1885, offers its members lectures, events, and research resources via digitized and Huguenot Library holdings.
Why not buy a gift of membership for someone interested in the Huguenots this year? Just go to our website
www.huguenotsociety.org.uk
to download a form from the ‘About the Society’ page and submit it for someone on your gift list.
#skystorians #huguenots
www.huguenotsociety.org.uk
to download a form from the ‘About the Society’ page and submit it for someone on your gift list.
#skystorians #huguenots
December 5, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Why not buy a gift of membership for someone interested in the Huguenots this year? Just go to our website
www.huguenotsociety.org.uk
to download a form from the ‘About the Society’ page and submit it for someone on your gift list.
#skystorians #huguenots
www.huguenotsociety.org.uk
to download a form from the ‘About the Society’ page and submit it for someone on your gift list.
#skystorians #huguenots
The Huguenot Library, based at The National Archives, Kew, London, gives a fascinating insight into the daily lives of Huguenots. You can book an appointment to see a variety of trade bills presented to the French Hospital and other documents by emailing library@huguenotsociety.org.uk
#skystorians
#skystorians
December 1, 2025 at 8:42 AM
The Huguenot Library, based at The National Archives, Kew, London, gives a fascinating insight into the daily lives of Huguenots. You can book an appointment to see a variety of trade bills presented to the French Hospital and other documents by emailing library@huguenotsociety.org.uk
#skystorians
#skystorians
Germaine de Staël, due to her political standpoint, had to flee several times to her father’s manor in Geneva. A historical account of the ideas influencing society between 1780 and 1817can be found in her works. Click on the link to learn more.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Germaine de Staël, due to her political standpoint, had to flee several times to her father’s manor in Geneva. A historical account of the ideas influencing society between 1780 and 1817can be found in her works. Click on the link to learn more.
museeprotestant.org/en/notice/ge...
#skystorians
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#skystorians
The Delessert family were a well-known Protestant family that made valuable contributions to the silk trade and banking. For a full account of this entrepreneurial family, click on this link
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#skystorians #huguenots
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November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The Delessert family were a well-known Protestant family that made valuable contributions to the silk trade and banking. For a full account of this entrepreneurial family, click on this link
museeprotestant.org/en/notice/th...
#skystorians #huguenots
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#skystorians #huguenots
It seems a good moment to recall the important role that women played during WWI. In 1915, General Joffre declared, ‘We would lose the war if women stopped working for twenty minutes every day.’ Follow the link to learn more.
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#Skystorians #huguenots
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#Skystorians #huguenots
November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
It seems a good moment to recall the important role that women played during WWI. In 1915, General Joffre declared, ‘We would lose the war if women stopped working for twenty minutes every day.’ Follow the link to learn more.
museeprotestant.org/en/notice/le...
#Skystorians #huguenots
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#Skystorians #huguenots
The Huguenot Library contains some fascinating insights into life, such as the petition of Frederick Sadier, a 72-year-old man, who requests admission to the French hospital. To view these and many more original documents, why not book a visit to the library, email
library@huguenotsociety.org.uk
library@huguenotsociety.org.uk
November 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
The Huguenot Library contains some fascinating insights into life, such as the petition of Frederick Sadier, a 72-year-old man, who requests admission to the French hospital. To view these and many more original documents, why not book a visit to the library, email
library@huguenotsociety.org.uk
library@huguenotsociety.org.uk
Nowadays, we take for granted the written word, but a brief history of how printing began and assisted the spread of ideas, especially related to religion, can be found in this link museeprotestant.org/en/notice/th...
#Skystorians #Huguenots
#Skystorians #Huguenots
November 3, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Nowadays, we take for granted the written word, but a brief history of how printing began and assisted the spread of ideas, especially related to religion, can be found in this link museeprotestant.org/en/notice/th...
#Skystorians #Huguenots
#Skystorians #Huguenots
A Huguenot-themed talk will be given by Victorine Martineau on Monday, 27 October 2025, from 12.00 pm to 1.30 pm. Free, all welcome. Booking required, click on the link for more details and to book your place
www.brucecastle.org/events/frenc...
#Skystorians #Huguenots
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#Skystorians #Huguenots
October 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
A Huguenot-themed talk will be given by Victorine Martineau on Monday, 27 October 2025, from 12.00 pm to 1.30 pm. Free, all welcome. Booking required, click on the link for more details and to book your place
www.brucecastle.org/events/frenc...
#Skystorians #Huguenots
www.brucecastle.org/events/frenc...
#Skystorians #Huguenots
Among the various original documents in the archives of the Huguenot Library are a variety of French Hospital bills. These give an intriguing snapshot of daily life. To learn more, book an appointment via email: library@huguenotsociety.org.uk
#skystorians #Huguenots
#skystorians #Huguenots
October 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Among the various original documents in the archives of the Huguenot Library are a variety of French Hospital bills. These give an intriguing snapshot of daily life. To learn more, book an appointment via email: library@huguenotsociety.org.uk
#skystorians #Huguenots
#skystorians #Huguenots
This month marks the anniversary of the signing of the Edict of Fontainebleau, also known as the Revocation—an appropriate time to consider Huguenot emigration options, particularly post-revocation.
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#Skystorians #Huguenots
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October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This month marks the anniversary of the signing of the Edict of Fontainebleau, also known as the Revocation—an appropriate time to consider Huguenot emigration options, particularly post-revocation.
museeprotestant.org/en/notice/le...
#Skystorians #Huguenots
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#Skystorians #Huguenots
Benjamin Du Plan (1688-1763) was not a pastor, but he made an immense contribution towards the rebirth of Protestantism in the Cévennes. Follow the link to learn more about his life museeprotestant.org/en/notice/be...
#Skystorians #huguenots
#Skystorians #huguenots
October 7, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Benjamin Du Plan (1688-1763) was not a pastor, but he made an immense contribution towards the rebirth of Protestantism in the Cévennes. Follow the link to learn more about his life museeprotestant.org/en/notice/be...
#Skystorians #huguenots
#Skystorians #huguenots
Martin Luther, well known for his 95 Theses, is less known for his love of music. He was himself a musician and composer. Follow this link to learn more
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#Skystorians #huguenots
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#Skystorians #huguenots
October 2, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Martin Luther, well known for his 95 Theses, is less known for his love of music. He was himself a musician and composer. Follow this link to learn more
museeprotestant.org/en/notice/ma...
#Skystorians #huguenots
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#Skystorians #huguenots
The XXth International Meeting of Huguenot Descendants will take place in Dijon and Burgundy from 22-28 September 2025. The Huguenot Society of GB and Ireland will be attending this event. To learn more about the itinerary, follow the link museeprotestant.org/en/20e-reuni...
#Skystorians #Huguenots
#Skystorians #Huguenots
September 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The XXth International Meeting of Huguenot Descendants will take place in Dijon and Burgundy from 22-28 September 2025. The Huguenot Society of GB and Ireland will be attending this event. To learn more about the itinerary, follow the link museeprotestant.org/en/20e-reuni...
#Skystorians #Huguenots
#Skystorians #Huguenots
On September 18, 1801, Napoleon Bonaparte signed the Concordat with the Pope. On April 8, 1802, he promulgated the Organic Articles that organise the life of the Catholic Church and the Protestant and Jewish religions.
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#Skystorians #Huguenots
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#Skystorians #Huguenots
September 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
On September 18, 1801, Napoleon Bonaparte signed the Concordat with the Pope. On April 8, 1802, he promulgated the Organic Articles that organise the life of the Catholic Church and the Protestant and Jewish religions.
museeprotestant.org/en/rubriques...
#Skystorians #Huguenots
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#Skystorians #Huguenots
The Huguenot Library has numerous primary sources that would be of interest to both researchers and family historians.
This image is of a Statement of Account written by Jean Deschaux, surgeon, dated July 1690.
Book an appointment via email: library@huguenotsociety.org.uk
#Skystorians #huguenots
This image is of a Statement of Account written by Jean Deschaux, surgeon, dated July 1690.
Book an appointment via email: library@huguenotsociety.org.uk
#Skystorians #huguenots
September 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
The Huguenot Library has numerous primary sources that would be of interest to both researchers and family historians.
This image is of a Statement of Account written by Jean Deschaux, surgeon, dated July 1690.
Book an appointment via email: library@huguenotsociety.org.uk
#Skystorians #huguenots
This image is of a Statement of Account written by Jean Deschaux, surgeon, dated July 1690.
Book an appointment via email: library@huguenotsociety.org.uk
#Skystorians #huguenots
It is 40 years since the ‘Quiet Conquest’ exhibition was held in London. The following link provides some background on the Huguenot diaspora in England.
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#Skystorians #huguenots
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#Skystorians #huguenots
September 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM
It is 40 years since the ‘Quiet Conquest’ exhibition was held in London. The following link provides some background on the Huguenot diaspora in England.
museeprotestant.org/en/notice/th...
#Skystorians #huguenots
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#Skystorians #huguenots
From 1529 to 1681, except for a short break, Strasbourg was a Protestant city. Many monuments attest to this. Discover the High Points of Protestantism in Strasbourg by following the link museeprotestant.org/en/parcours/...
#skystorians #Huguenots
#skystorians #Huguenots
September 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
From 1529 to 1681, except for a short break, Strasbourg was a Protestant city. Many monuments attest to this. Discover the High Points of Protestantism in Strasbourg by following the link museeprotestant.org/en/parcours/...
#skystorians #Huguenots
#skystorians #Huguenots
Turenne (1611-1675) was a great military leader. He began life as a protestant before converting to Catholicism in 1668. He was appointed Marshal of France upon the accession of King Louis XIV. His life story can be read via this link
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#Skystorians #huguenots
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#Skystorians #huguenots
August 31, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Turenne (1611-1675) was a great military leader. He began life as a protestant before converting to Catholicism in 1668. He was appointed Marshal of France upon the accession of King Louis XIV. His life story can be read via this link
museeprotestant.org/en/notice/tu...
#Skystorians #huguenots
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#Skystorians #huguenots
The fort on île Sainte-Marguerite was once a royal prison. In 1950, a Huguenot memorial was placed in a former cell. It pays homage to six Protestant ministers jailed for life. Follow the link to read the history museeprotestant.org/en/notice/th...
#Skystorians #huguenots
#Skystorians #huguenots
August 26, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The fort on île Sainte-Marguerite was once a royal prison. In 1950, a Huguenot memorial was placed in a former cell. It pays homage to six Protestant ministers jailed for life. Follow the link to read the history museeprotestant.org/en/notice/th...
#Skystorians #huguenots
#Skystorians #huguenots
This is an image from the Diary of Adam Roumieu, Steward (1742-1769), it was used to register the property of deceased inmates (1770-1817). Our Library holds a wealth of information for both academic and family historians. Email library@huguenotsociety.org.uk to book an appointment.
#Skystorians
#Skystorians
August 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This is an image from the Diary of Adam Roumieu, Steward (1742-1769), it was used to register the property of deceased inmates (1770-1817). Our Library holds a wealth of information for both academic and family historians. Email library@huguenotsociety.org.uk to book an appointment.
#Skystorians
#Skystorians
The Huguenot Library contains a diverse range of records that provide a wonderful insight into daily life in the French Hospital. For example, the image below is of the Steward Rule 9, which stipulates that the belongings of each resident must be itemised after death.
#Skystorians #huguenots
#Skystorians #huguenots
August 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The Huguenot Library contains a diverse range of records that provide a wonderful insight into daily life in the French Hospital. For example, the image below is of the Steward Rule 9, which stipulates that the belongings of each resident must be itemised after death.
#Skystorians #huguenots
#Skystorians #huguenots
Cathedrals are not usually associated with Huguenots, are they? After the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, the Catholic clergy asked for a church suitable to welcome all the ‘newly converted’. Follow this link to read the story.
museeprotestant.org/en/notice/ca...
#Skystorians #huguenots
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#Skystorians #huguenots
August 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Cathedrals are not usually associated with Huguenots, are they? After the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, the Catholic clergy asked for a church suitable to welcome all the ‘newly converted’. Follow this link to read the story.
museeprotestant.org/en/notice/ca...
#Skystorians #huguenots
museeprotestant.org/en/notice/ca...
#Skystorians #huguenots
Abraham Mazel was a prophet and a fighter. He was the first and last of the Camisards. To learn more about the Camisards and, particularly Abraham Mazel, click on this link.
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#skystorians #huguenots
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#skystorians #huguenots
August 4, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Abraham Mazel was a prophet and a fighter. He was the first and last of the Camisards. To learn more about the Camisards and, particularly Abraham Mazel, click on this link.
museeprotestant.org/en/notice/ab...
#skystorians #huguenots
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#skystorians #huguenots
The Huguenot Library, based at The National Archives, Kew, London, gives a fascinating insight into the daily lives of Huguenots. The bill lists items, their quantity, and cost. You can book an appointment to see a selection of these documents by emailing library@huguenotsociety.org.uk
#Huguenots
#Huguenots
July 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM
The Huguenot Library, based at The National Archives, Kew, London, gives a fascinating insight into the daily lives of Huguenots. The bill lists items, their quantity, and cost. You can book an appointment to see a selection of these documents by emailing library@huguenotsociety.org.uk
#Huguenots
#Huguenots
At the start of WWII, Pastor Pierre Charles Toureille (1900-1976) committed himself to the French organization for international help for war refugees. Click on the link to learn more museeprotestant.org/en/notice/pa...
#Skystorians #huguenots
#Skystorians #huguenots
July 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
At the start of WWII, Pastor Pierre Charles Toureille (1900-1976) committed himself to the French organization for international help for war refugees. Click on the link to learn more museeprotestant.org/en/notice/pa...
#Skystorians #huguenots
#Skystorians #huguenots