Andrea Povey
@richard1483.bsky.social
I am Cornish. I enjoy history, especially the medieval period and anything related to Richard III
Family and Local history. Lincolnshire, Cornwall and Yorkshire.
Family and Local history. Lincolnshire, Cornwall and Yorkshire.
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York's Clifford’s Tower is to be given a new setting. York Council approved plans for a £10 million redevelopment of the surrounding area, replacing the Castle car park with green parkland, walkways and "spaces for reflection." The mound beneath the tower was the site of the 1190
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 AM
York's Clifford’s Tower is to be given a new setting. York Council approved plans for a £10 million redevelopment of the surrounding area, replacing the Castle car park with green parkland, walkways and "spaces for reflection." The mound beneath the tower was the site of the 1190
Research Image of the Day: The 13th-century Combpyne Rousdon Church of St Mary.
In the mid-12th century, the manor of Combpyne was held by the Coffin family (then Combe Coffin). In 1278, it passed to Thomas Pyne, Sheriff of Devon. His daughters Alys and Hawise were his heirs. #researchbreakthrough
In the mid-12th century, the manor of Combpyne was held by the Coffin family (then Combe Coffin). In 1278, it passed to Thomas Pyne, Sheriff of Devon. His daughters Alys and Hawise were his heirs. #researchbreakthrough
November 4, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Research Image of the Day: The 13th-century Combpyne Rousdon Church of St Mary.
In the mid-12th century, the manor of Combpyne was held by the Coffin family (then Combe Coffin). In 1278, it passed to Thomas Pyne, Sheriff of Devon. His daughters Alys and Hawise were his heirs. #researchbreakthrough
In the mid-12th century, the manor of Combpyne was held by the Coffin family (then Combe Coffin). In 1278, it passed to Thomas Pyne, Sheriff of Devon. His daughters Alys and Hawise were his heirs. #researchbreakthrough
John Robartes, 2nd Baron Robartes of Truro (later Earl of Radnor): reading in the revolution.
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John Robartes, 2nd Baron Robartes of Truro (later earl of Radnor): reading in the revolution - The History of Parliament
Variously described as of an ‘unsociable nature and impetuous disposition’, ‘sour’, ‘surly’, and a ‘destroyer of every body’s business’, John Robartes, 2nd
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November 4, 2025 at 10:07 AM
John Robartes, 2nd Baron Robartes of Truro (later Earl of Radnor): reading in the revolution.
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Good morning.
I don't know who did this, but I love you.
I don't know who did this, but I love you.
November 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Good morning.
I don't know who did this, but I love you.
I don't know who did this, but I love you.
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Everybody knows of the role played in the Gunpowder Plot by Yorkshireman Guy Fawkes whose escapades we remember every 5 November. Fewer people are aware of the role played by two other Yorkshiremen John (Jack) and Christopher (Kit) Wright, brothers from Welwick near Withernsea
November 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Everybody knows of the role played in the Gunpowder Plot by Yorkshireman Guy Fawkes whose escapades we remember every 5 November. Fewer people are aware of the role played by two other Yorkshiremen John (Jack) and Christopher (Kit) Wright, brothers from Welwick near Withernsea
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A extraordinarily wonderful photograph that says so much. Coal Miner's Daughter, Yorkshire, 1952 Carl Mydans (1907-2004) Image courtesy Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas, Gift of the artist #SocialHistory #WorkingClass #Yorkshire
November 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
A extraordinarily wonderful photograph that says so much. Coal Miner's Daughter, Yorkshire, 1952 Carl Mydans (1907-2004) Image courtesy Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas, Gift of the artist #SocialHistory #WorkingClass #Yorkshire
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Good article by Steve Boggan about Richard Taylor about the impact on Richard & his family as a result of him being defamed in The Lost King. It's taken years to resolve. A judge ruled the film was defamatory last year but settlement only this week.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
I was wrongly painted by Steve Coogan as a pantomime villain
The wilful destruction of Richard Taylor's reputation began when actor Steve Coogan (pictured, with Sally Hawkins in the film) decided to cast him as a grotesque 'pantomime villain'.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Good article by Steve Boggan about Richard Taylor about the impact on Richard & his family as a result of him being defamed in The Lost King. It's taken years to resolve. A judge ruled the film was defamatory last year but settlement only this week.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
Sir David Attenborough has championed a bid by conservationists to raise £30m to buy the entirety of a vast upland estate.
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Sir David Attenborough backs bid to buy Rothbury Estate
Wildlife trusts attempt to raise £30m to keep Northumberland's Rothbury Estate from being split up.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Sir David Attenborough has championed a bid by conservationists to raise £30m to buy the entirety of a vast upland estate.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#richardIII - A university academic is to be awarded "substantial damages" after a court ruled the portrayal of him in a Steve Coogan film about the discovery of a Richard III's remains did have a defamatory meaning.
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Man wins 'substantial damages' over portrayal in Steve Coogan Richard III film
Richard Taylor sued Steve Coogan and two production companies over his portrayal in the movie.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:41 PM
#richardIII - A university academic is to be awarded "substantial damages" after a court ruled the portrayal of him in a Steve Coogan film about the discovery of a Richard III's remains did have a defamatory meaning.
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On this day in 1460, the Act of Accord was ratified.
This act acknowledged Richard, Duke of York, as the heir to Henry VI and effectively disinherited Henry's son Edward. It was hoped that this agreement would put an end to political tension, but it was not to be.
This act acknowledged Richard, Duke of York, as the heir to Henry VI and effectively disinherited Henry's son Edward. It was hoped that this agreement would put an end to political tension, but it was not to be.
October 25, 2025 at 10:54 AM
On this day in 1460, the Act of Accord was ratified.
This act acknowledged Richard, Duke of York, as the heir to Henry VI and effectively disinherited Henry's son Edward. It was hoped that this agreement would put an end to political tension, but it was not to be.
This act acknowledged Richard, Duke of York, as the heir to Henry VI and effectively disinherited Henry's son Edward. It was hoped that this agreement would put an end to political tension, but it was not to be.
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Secret Maps opens today! 🤫 🗺️
From medieval manuscripts to Cold War espionage, our new exhibition explores how maps have hidden as much as they revealed for over 600 years.
Book now: bit.ly/BLSecretMaps
From medieval manuscripts to Cold War espionage, our new exhibition explores how maps have hidden as much as they revealed for over 600 years.
Book now: bit.ly/BLSecretMaps
October 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Secret Maps opens today! 🤫 🗺️
From medieval manuscripts to Cold War espionage, our new exhibition explores how maps have hidden as much as they revealed for over 600 years.
Book now: bit.ly/BLSecretMaps
From medieval manuscripts to Cold War espionage, our new exhibition explores how maps have hidden as much as they revealed for over 600 years.
Book now: bit.ly/BLSecretMaps
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Was Manchester really as segregated as Engels said? What kept the rich and poor apart.... if anything? My first article is out today in @historicaljnl.bsky.social and I'm so pleased to share it with you all! doi:10.1017/S0018246X25101246
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October 21, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Was Manchester really as segregated as Engels said? What kept the rich and poor apart.... if anything? My first article is out today in @historicaljnl.bsky.social and I'm so pleased to share it with you all! doi:10.1017/S0018246X25101246
@stjohnscollege.bsky.social @camunicampop.bsky.social
@stjohnscollege.bsky.social @camunicampop.bsky.social
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The life of Emily Langton Massingberd, a pioneering women's rights campaigner is being remembered at her home, Gunby Hall near Spilsby, Lincs. 👇
BBC News - The life of pioneering women's rights campaigner
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BBC News - The life of pioneering women's rights campaigner
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The life of Lincolnshire pioneering women's rights campaigner
Emily Langton Massingberd was one of the first ever woman in Britain to stand for election in 1889.
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October 19, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The life of Emily Langton Massingberd, a pioneering women's rights campaigner is being remembered at her home, Gunby Hall near Spilsby, Lincs. 👇
BBC News - The life of pioneering women's rights campaigner
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - The life of pioneering women's rights campaigner
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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A disaster at Levant Mine near St Just killed 31 men on this day in 1919. The Man Engine - a form of mechanical ladder which brought miners to the surface - broke and plunged down the shaft with many men still on it.
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The Levant Mine Disaster |
Read all about Cornwall's history and culture with Cornwall For Ever! Find out more about this remarkable place and its people.
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October 20, 2025 at 7:15 AM
A disaster at Levant Mine near St Just killed 31 men on this day in 1919. The Man Engine - a form of mechanical ladder which brought miners to the surface - broke and plunged down the shaft with many men still on it.
www.cornwallforever.co.uk/history/the-...
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In 1893, the Yorkshire coalfield was gripped by bitter industrial unrest. Around 300,000 miners were either locked out or on strike, depending on one’s loyalties after employers demanded a drastic 25% cut to the wage rates agreed in 1888. Tensions ran high throughout the summer,
October 20, 2025 at 4:15 AM
In 1893, the Yorkshire coalfield was gripped by bitter industrial unrest. Around 300,000 miners were either locked out or on strike, depending on one’s loyalties after employers demanded a drastic 25% cut to the wage rates agreed in 1888. Tensions ran high throughout the summer,
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🧵Whitby was chiefly a whaling, shipbuilding & collier coastal trade port for many years. It was often dangerous work, sometimes for unexpected reasons "A Dutch dogger has forced into Runswick, four miles to the north, three Whitby vessels laden with coals for the 1/4
October 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
🧵Whitby was chiefly a whaling, shipbuilding & collier coastal trade port for many years. It was often dangerous work, sometimes for unexpected reasons "A Dutch dogger has forced into Runswick, four miles to the north, three Whitby vessels laden with coals for the 1/4
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Now this is rather fabulous. Multiple ingots, tools etc.
1st thoughts - Yay, a chance to provenance the lead! Was it desilvered? What's it doing in Norfolk & how did it get there??
One of those REALLY useful finds. Nice!
#Archaeology 🏺
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1st thoughts - Yay, a chance to provenance the lead! Was it desilvered? What's it doing in Norfolk & how did it get there??
One of those REALLY useful finds. Nice!
#Archaeology 🏺
finds.org.uk/database/art...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bronze Age lead ingots found at Dereham excite experts
The 3,000-year-old hoard includes axe heads and three
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October 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Now this is rather fabulous. Multiple ingots, tools etc.
1st thoughts - Yay, a chance to provenance the lead! Was it desilvered? What's it doing in Norfolk & how did it get there??
One of those REALLY useful finds. Nice!
#Archaeology 🏺
finds.org.uk/database/art...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
1st thoughts - Yay, a chance to provenance the lead! Was it desilvered? What's it doing in Norfolk & how did it get there??
One of those REALLY useful finds. Nice!
#Archaeology 🏺
finds.org.uk/database/art...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Gothic revival castle goes on sale for £2m.
Grade II listed Gyrn Castle and estate in Llanasa, Flintshire, was once owned by Liverpool merchant and ship owner, Sir Edward Bates.
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Grade II listed Gyrn Castle and estate in Llanasa, Flintshire, was once owned by Liverpool merchant and ship owner, Sir Edward Bates.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Gothic revival Grade II-listed Gyrn Castle goes on sale for £2m
Gyrn Castle in north Wales was once owned by a family with links to the Cunard Shipping Line.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Gothic revival castle goes on sale for £2m.
Grade II listed Gyrn Castle and estate in Llanasa, Flintshire, was once owned by Liverpool merchant and ship owner, Sir Edward Bates.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Grade II listed Gyrn Castle and estate in Llanasa, Flintshire, was once owned by Liverpool merchant and ship owner, Sir Edward Bates.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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🦇 Nocte Volamus = We Fly by Night 🦇
The best motto to have around #Halloween time for your heraldic bookplate. This particular bookplate comes from our Charles Hall Crouch collection of heraldic bookplates, which encompasses around 30-40,000 bookplates in 73 boxes!
The best motto to have around #Halloween time for your heraldic bookplate. This particular bookplate comes from our Charles Hall Crouch collection of heraldic bookplates, which encompasses around 30-40,000 bookplates in 73 boxes!
October 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🦇 Nocte Volamus = We Fly by Night 🦇
The best motto to have around #Halloween time for your heraldic bookplate. This particular bookplate comes from our Charles Hall Crouch collection of heraldic bookplates, which encompasses around 30-40,000 bookplates in 73 boxes!
The best motto to have around #Halloween time for your heraldic bookplate. This particular bookplate comes from our Charles Hall Crouch collection of heraldic bookplates, which encompasses around 30-40,000 bookplates in 73 boxes!
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Today in #31DaysofGraves it's Notable Women - so how about Gwladus Ddu, a power behind the scenes in C15 SE Wales. The poet Lewys Glyn Cothi described her as ‘y seren o Efenni ... braich i Went a Brychandir’, ‘the star of Abergavenny, the strength of Gwent and Brecon’s land’. At Abergavenny Priory.
October 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Today in #31DaysofGraves it's Notable Women - so how about Gwladus Ddu, a power behind the scenes in C15 SE Wales. The poet Lewys Glyn Cothi described her as ‘y seren o Efenni ... braich i Went a Brychandir’, ‘the star of Abergavenny, the strength of Gwent and Brecon’s land’. At Abergavenny Priory.
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John Atkinson Grimshaw was a master of moonlit streets and mist-draped docks, a painter who captured the very texture of the Victorian dream. His cityscapes, illuminated by the soft glow of gaslight, startled viewers with their precision and poetry, scenes where realism met reverie. Though
October 13, 2025 at 7:52 AM
John Atkinson Grimshaw was a master of moonlit streets and mist-draped docks, a painter who captured the very texture of the Victorian dream. His cityscapes, illuminated by the soft glow of gaslight, startled viewers with their precision and poetry, scenes where realism met reverie. Though
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We have just joined BlueSky! Since our foundation in 1880, we have reproduced an unrivalled selection of historic maps, plans and views of London. We also publish books and monographs containing original research. See more of what we have to offer at: londontopsoc.org
October 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
We have just joined BlueSky! Since our foundation in 1880, we have reproduced an unrivalled selection of historic maps, plans and views of London. We also publish books and monographs containing original research. See more of what we have to offer at: londontopsoc.org
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Ayton Castle is the ruins of a fortified manor house, originally built on the site in the 12th century. A pele tower, the structure visible today, was constructed around 1410 by Sir Ralph Eure for defence against Scottish raiders. The castle was abandoned and became a ruin by the late 17th
October 12, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Ayton Castle is the ruins of a fortified manor house, originally built on the site in the 12th century. A pele tower, the structure visible today, was constructed around 1410 by Sir Ralph Eure for defence against Scottish raiders. The castle was abandoned and became a ruin by the late 17th
On this day in 1643, the Battle of Winceby, a battle on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, lasted just thirty minutes & where Oliver Cromwell was nearly killed. Defeated Royalists fled across a field, known locally as Scrafield, but were pursued and hunted down by the Parliamentarian cavalrymen.
October 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
On this day in 1643, the Battle of Winceby, a battle on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, lasted just thirty minutes & where Oliver Cromwell was nearly killed. Defeated Royalists fled across a field, known locally as Scrafield, but were pursued and hunted down by the Parliamentarian cavalrymen.