Humble History
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Humble History
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Dr Lesley Trotter: historian, professional genealogist, writer & archive addict specialising in Cornwall. AGRA Associate. Author of 'The Married Widows of Cornwall'. www.humblehistory.com
Taking a break from researching the past to enjoy the present with a glorious morning out on the water with Marine Discovery Penzance. #cornwall #dolphins
August 11, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Research for a client has just revealed an ancestor who worked as a steam navvy driver, which was a new one on me. Looked it up and found this great footage of one in action. A lovely way to bring family history to life. player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/wa...
Watch A Ruston No 6 Crane Navvy - BFI Player
Shifting limestone at 100 tons an hour - the Ruston steam navvy at work.
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July 23, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Pleased to have be able to help out with this video about an unusual open air venue near me. #Cornwall #theatre #music www.facebook.com/share/v/1HBW...
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June 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Had the pleasure of unrolling this beautiful pedigree this afternoon. Mid-18thC with heraldic painting as good as new.
June 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Had a chance to visit Kerdroya the Cornish hedge labyrinth by Golden Tree Productions on Bodmin moor and loved the variety of textures, colours and construction.
May 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Just booked my place at the Secret and Lies #FamilyHistory conference in Sept. So looking forward to it as the previous event was really good. #Genealogy @agragenealogy.bsky.social
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Secrets and Lies
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February 23, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Reposted by Humble History
AGRA is once again a partner for the upcoming online Family History Show on 8 February and will be providing volunteers on the day. https://buff.ly/3I7nUmH
January 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Just stumbled upon this great 1937 film showing how one used to get birth certs. Well before my time, but do remember lugging those massive index volumes off the shelves at St Catherine’s House & Family Records Centre. #Geneaology #FamilyHistory @agragenealogy.bsky.social youtu.be/Q-B8DqKNq-4?...
Somerset House (1937)
YouTube video by British Pathé
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December 29, 2024 at 1:12 PM
Fancy learning how to research family history in a fabulous setting on the Helford river in Cornwall? I have partnered with award-winning 4-star Budock Vean Hotel to offer a 4-day beginner’s course on 16-20th Feb 2025. www.budockvean.co.uk/family-histo... @agragenealogy.bsky.social #FamilyHistory
Family History Break | Budock Vean Hotel | Cornwall
Join us for a 4-night break that will get you started on your family history journey with confidence. Book our Family History break today.
www.budockvean.co.uk
December 14, 2024 at 4:08 PM
I so agree with Dave. Why, just why?!
December 4, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Just heard that until 6 Dec there’s a 50% off new Legacy #genealogy webinar membership that gives access to wide range of #FamilyHistory topics, including my webinar on researching Cornish ancestors. legacy.familytreewebinars.com/quick_checkout…
December 3, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Looking somewhat vertically challenged in this shot filming in St Agnes with Ben Robinson for BBC2’s Villages by the Sea! Out now on iPlayer. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…#FamilyHistoryr#Cornwalll#LocalHistoryry @agragenealogy.bsky.social
November 30, 2024 at 5:37 PM