MargaretR
@margr.bsky.social
Bibliophile. Yorkshire to the core.
Addicted to family, local and military history research.
Always learning.
Addicted to family, local and military history research.
Always learning.
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This #MapMonday let us take you back in time ⌛
We've just added first edition 6-inch to the mile Ordnance Survey maps of England and Wales to our website, published from the 1840s to 1880s. These maps are all from bound volumes.
Explore the maps > maps.nls.uk/additions/#188
We've just added first edition 6-inch to the mile Ordnance Survey maps of England and Wales to our website, published from the 1840s to 1880s. These maps are all from bound volumes.
Explore the maps > maps.nls.uk/additions/#188
November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
This #MapMonday let us take you back in time ⌛
We've just added first edition 6-inch to the mile Ordnance Survey maps of England and Wales to our website, published from the 1840s to 1880s. These maps are all from bound volumes.
Explore the maps > maps.nls.uk/additions/#188
We've just added first edition 6-inch to the mile Ordnance Survey maps of England and Wales to our website, published from the 1840s to 1880s. These maps are all from bound volumes.
Explore the maps > maps.nls.uk/additions/#188
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Nothing has changed - #Egyptian flip flops 😃: a pair of sandals made of woven reed and palm leaves. Dating around 1000 BC. It has been remarkably preserved because of Egypt's arid desert climate.
On display at National Museum Copenhagen.
📷 me
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On display at National Museum Copenhagen.
📷 me
🏺 me
November 14, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Nothing has changed - #Egyptian flip flops 😃: a pair of sandals made of woven reed and palm leaves. Dating around 1000 BC. It has been remarkably preserved because of Egypt's arid desert climate.
On display at National Museum Copenhagen.
📷 me
🏺 me
On display at National Museum Copenhagen.
📷 me
🏺 me
Just 2 of those in my family who did not return from The Great War. Gt Uncle Arthur Coldstream Gds, lost between Metz & Gouzeaucourt Nov 1917, no known grave, he is listed on the memorial at Louverval. Also his cousin William RE, died in July 1917, buried at La Clytte nr Ypres.
We do not forget.
We do not forget.
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Just 2 of those in my family who did not return from The Great War. Gt Uncle Arthur Coldstream Gds, lost between Metz & Gouzeaucourt Nov 1917, no known grave, he is listed on the memorial at Louverval. Also his cousin William RE, died in July 1917, buried at La Clytte nr Ypres.
We do not forget.
We do not forget.
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🔆 Sending warmth and light to you all.
One for All Hallows' Day - not taken today, but still worth posting. My favourite photo I've taken of York Minster at first light - it seems to magically exude warmth and light - after the darkness recedes and night turns into day...
One for All Hallows' Day - not taken today, but still worth posting. My favourite photo I've taken of York Minster at first light - it seems to magically exude warmth and light - after the darkness recedes and night turns into day...
November 1, 2025 at 7:15 AM
🔆 Sending warmth and light to you all.
One for All Hallows' Day - not taken today, but still worth posting. My favourite photo I've taken of York Minster at first light - it seems to magically exude warmth and light - after the darkness recedes and night turns into day...
One for All Hallows' Day - not taken today, but still worth posting. My favourite photo I've taken of York Minster at first light - it seems to magically exude warmth and light - after the darkness recedes and night turns into day...
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“The Wreck of the SS Rohilla” 🧵In the early hours of 30 October 1914, as war raged across Europe, the SS Rohilla steamed down the North Sea bound for Dunkirk, carrying medical personnel and supplies. Built for the British India Steam Navigation Company, she had been 1/3
October 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
“The Wreck of the SS Rohilla” 🧵In the early hours of 30 October 1914, as war raged across Europe, the SS Rohilla steamed down the North Sea bound for Dunkirk, carrying medical personnel and supplies. Built for the British India Steam Navigation Company, she had been 1/3
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I am SO pleased to see this! Richard Taylor has quite rightly won his case. I was shocked at how the project and people, Richard T in particular, were so falsely portrayed in the film. Good to see it’s being put right. Do see Richard T’s X thread below. 👇
x.com/richardtaylo...
x.com/richardtaylo...
October 27, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I am SO pleased to see this! Richard Taylor has quite rightly won his case. I was shocked at how the project and people, Richard T in particular, were so falsely portrayed in the film. Good to see it’s being put right. Do see Richard T’s X thread below. 👇
x.com/richardtaylo...
x.com/richardtaylo...
I am here
@simoninsuffolk.bsky.social
@simoninsuffolk.bsky.social
October 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I am here
@simoninsuffolk.bsky.social
@simoninsuffolk.bsky.social
Today we said goodbye to our beautiful, funny, loving, gentle little TashCat, gone to join her brother TimothyCat in that great playground o’er yonder.
How I will miss her snuggles and cuddles. Farewell my little MissMiss, thank you for 15 years of joy 😢😿💔
How I will miss her snuggles and cuddles. Farewell my little MissMiss, thank you for 15 years of joy 😢😿💔
October 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Today we said goodbye to our beautiful, funny, loving, gentle little TashCat, gone to join her brother TimothyCat in that great playground o’er yonder.
How I will miss her snuggles and cuddles. Farewell my little MissMiss, thank you for 15 years of joy 😢😿💔
How I will miss her snuggles and cuddles. Farewell my little MissMiss, thank you for 15 years of joy 😢😿💔
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The striking form of Howden Minster, Yorkshire. Dating mostly from the 14th century, the building suffered the loss of its choir roof in the C17th. Its grandeur is a lasting reminder of the Minster’s historic ties to the powerful bishops of Durham.
September 23, 2025 at 6:08 AM
The striking form of Howden Minster, Yorkshire. Dating mostly from the 14th century, the building suffered the loss of its choir roof in the C17th. Its grandeur is a lasting reminder of the Minster’s historic ties to the powerful bishops of Durham.
‘‘Tis the season of steamed up kitchen windows 🍂😏
September 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
‘‘Tis the season of steamed up kitchen windows 🍂😏
This thread 👇🏻
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The stunning Georgian interior of St Deiniol’s, Worthenbury has a complete set of original 18th-century box pews, an elegant triple-decker pulpit, and a grand west gallery.
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September 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
This thread 👇🏻
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September 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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We were honoured to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to Jewry Wall during his visit to Leicester yesterday.
The Duke explored our fully immersive museum – where 21st century technology brings to life one of the largest surviving Roman structures in Britain.
The Duke explored our fully immersive museum – where 21st century technology brings to life one of the largest surviving Roman structures in Britain.
September 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
We were honoured to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to Jewry Wall during his visit to Leicester yesterday.
The Duke explored our fully immersive museum – where 21st century technology brings to life one of the largest surviving Roman structures in Britain.
The Duke explored our fully immersive museum – where 21st century technology brings to life one of the largest surviving Roman structures in Britain.
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The last hoorah of summer.
Hello autumn. 🍂
Hello autumn. 🍂
September 5, 2025 at 7:49 AM
The last hoorah of summer.
Hello autumn. 🍂
Hello autumn. 🍂
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I am guessing this mask was worn for the purpose of disguise at a #1740s party but really I want it to be the garb of a lady robber, scourge of the highways in a well cut jacket and a jaunty tricorn hat @metmuseum.org #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
September 4, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I am guessing this mask was worn for the purpose of disguise at a #1740s party but really I want it to be the garb of a lady robber, scourge of the highways in a well cut jacket and a jaunty tricorn hat @metmuseum.org #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
View through my window just now
September 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
View through my window just now
Excellent blog.
A brand new #Blog exploring how easy it is to accept an online hint at face value and the pitfalls of what happens if you do. Does your tree have solid roots? Have you built a tree that stands the test of time?
#Genealogy #FamilyTree
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#Genealogy #FamilyTree
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How Strong Are Your Tree’s Roots?
Genealogy is an exciting journey of discovery, but it’s easy to get caught up in the thrill of the chase. With the explosion of online tools and databases, anyone can start creating their family hi…
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September 2, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Excellent blog.
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Liliʻuokalani, the last sovereign monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom, was born #OnThisDay in 1838. Iris Viacrusis created this replica of a lilac and ostrich feather gown, believed to have been the last commissioned by a reigning Hawaiian monarch. Iolani Palace #Fashionhistory
September 2, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Liliʻuokalani, the last sovereign monarch of the Hawaiian Kingdom, was born #OnThisDay in 1838. Iris Viacrusis created this replica of a lilac and ostrich feather gown, believed to have been the last commissioned by a reigning Hawaiian monarch. Iolani Palace #Fashionhistory
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Actress Violet Carson was born on this day in Ancoats, Manchester, in 1898. She played Ena Sharples in Coronation Street for twenty years. In 1962, she was awarded ITV Personality of the Year. She died in 1983.
September 1, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Actress Violet Carson was born on this day in Ancoats, Manchester, in 1898. She played Ena Sharples in Coronation Street for twenty years. In 1962, she was awarded ITV Personality of the Year. She died in 1983.
International Dog Day so here is my Grandad with unknown friend. Somewhere. #WW1
And little me with my first four-legged friend, my constant companion and guardian, bred by my Grandad.
And little me with my first four-legged friend, my constant companion and guardian, bred by my Grandad.
August 26, 2025 at 7:33 AM
International Dog Day so here is my Grandad with unknown friend. Somewhere. #WW1
And little me with my first four-legged friend, my constant companion and guardian, bred by my Grandad.
And little me with my first four-legged friend, my constant companion and guardian, bred by my Grandad.
Over a light lunch I am perusing the latest copy of Yorkshire Life magazine and this caught my eye @alexharvv.bsky.social
August 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Over a light lunch I am perusing the latest copy of Yorkshire Life magazine and this caught my eye @alexharvv.bsky.social
With today being the anniversary of the #BattleofBosworth (1485) I called into the lovely, peaceful little church at Sutton Cheney on my way home from work. As always, tributes to #RichardIII also just now an exhibition of village history. And a brand new sculpture, part of the Bosworth 1485 Trail.
August 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
With today being the anniversary of the #BattleofBosworth (1485) I called into the lovely, peaceful little church at Sutton Cheney on my way home from work. As always, tributes to #RichardIII also just now an exhibition of village history. And a brand new sculpture, part of the Bosworth 1485 Trail.
Sometimes it takes a (very) long time for the penny to drop. Today I am attempting to restore some sort of order to my now very unordered library and in amongst the books I am shuffling I found this @handhyorkshire.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Sometimes it takes a (very) long time for the penny to drop. Today I am attempting to restore some sort of order to my now very unordered library and in amongst the books I am shuffling I found this @handhyorkshire.bsky.social
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August 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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