Lifelonghistorylover
@thehistorylover.bsky.social
Museum worker | 18th century | History blogger & book reviewer
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Folklore has unfairly stereotyped Ann 'Nanny' Morgan the 'Wenlock Witch'. I've dedicated the best part of 4 years to researching her and sharing her story. She deserves to be remembered with dignity.
nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2022/08/nann...
#Shropshire #Folklore #History #Witch
nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2022/08/nann...
#Shropshire #Folklore #History #Witch
July 19, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Folklore has unfairly stereotyped Ann 'Nanny' Morgan the 'Wenlock Witch'. I've dedicated the best part of 4 years to researching her and sharing her story. She deserves to be remembered with dignity.
nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2022/08/nann...
#Shropshire #Folklore #History #Witch
nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2022/08/nann...
#Shropshire #Folklore #History #Witch
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Re-housed a taxidermied wolf at work today. Museums!
August 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Re-housed a taxidermied wolf at work today. Museums!
It’s here! 😍 @laurasrobinson.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM
It’s here! 😍 @laurasrobinson.bsky.social
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THE ART OF A LIE, is out TODAY! It's a tale of murder, trickery, love, betrayal & Georgian London's first 'iced cream' parlour. I can't wait for you to meet Hannah & William, my two favourite characters of any of my books. Look at that beautiful cover
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BUY NOW: www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Lie-Grip...
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BUY NOW: www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Lie-Grip...
July 10, 2025 at 6:43 AM
THE ART OF A LIE, is out TODAY! It's a tale of murder, trickery, love, betrayal & Georgian London's first 'iced cream' parlour. I can't wait for you to meet Hannah & William, my two favourite characters of any of my books. Look at that beautiful cover
💚🍍🍦
BUY NOW: www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Lie-Grip...
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BUY NOW: www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Lie-Grip...
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Great new post here on the hidden languages of dating, for which I was happy to talk all things 18th-century 💘
Beyond words: The 200-year-old hidden languages of dating
From Regency-era "fan flirting" to online dating, we decipher the timeless looks, signs and gifts that signal secret love.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Great new post here on the hidden languages of dating, for which I was happy to talk all things 18th-century 💘
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Tiktok: "Life hack: download free ebooks from *pirate site*!!"
Y'all are gonna have to stop, please. 💀. Darlin', you're literally just a thief, okay 😐
Y'all are gonna have to stop, please. 💀. Darlin', you're literally just a thief, okay 😐
July 6, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Tiktok: "Life hack: download free ebooks from *pirate site*!!"
Y'all are gonna have to stop, please. 💀. Darlin', you're literally just a thief, okay 😐
Y'all are gonna have to stop, please. 💀. Darlin', you're literally just a thief, okay 😐
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You know what you need in all this warm weather we have coming up? A new book to read in the garden! THE ART OF A LIE is out in the UK in just over a week! It's a tale of murder, trickery, love, betrayal & 18th century London's first 'iced cream' parlour.
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www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Lie-Grip...
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www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Lie-Grip...
June 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
You know what you need in all this warm weather we have coming up? A new book to read in the garden! THE ART OF A LIE is out in the UK in just over a week! It's a tale of murder, trickery, love, betrayal & 18th century London's first 'iced cream' parlour.
💚🍍🍦
www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Lie-Grip...
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www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Lie-Grip...
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About to speak in Keyworth (Notts). St Mary's church has a double-myth window! Said to be a squint for lepers to watch mass AND to have arrow-sharpening marks from 100 Years War. In reality its probably a ventilation window w/ evidence of stone harvesting for use in potions.
May 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
About to speak in Keyworth (Notts). St Mary's church has a double-myth window! Said to be a squint for lepers to watch mass AND to have arrow-sharpening marks from 100 Years War. In reality its probably a ventilation window w/ evidence of stone harvesting for use in potions.
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📢 New Episode 📢
In our latest episode we are joined by graveyard expert Jono Namara. Join us as we discuss weird and wonderful graves, famous resting places and the enduring appeal of cemeteries. 🦇🪦
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#taphophile #cemeteries #Victorians #History
In our latest episode we are joined by graveyard expert Jono Namara. Join us as we discuss weird and wonderful graves, famous resting places and the enduring appeal of cemeteries. 🦇🪦
rss.com/podcasts/the...
#taphophile #cemeteries #Victorians #History
May 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
📢 New Episode 📢
In our latest episode we are joined by graveyard expert Jono Namara. Join us as we discuss weird and wonderful graves, famous resting places and the enduring appeal of cemeteries. 🦇🪦
rss.com/podcasts/the...
#taphophile #cemeteries #Victorians #History
In our latest episode we are joined by graveyard expert Jono Namara. Join us as we discuss weird and wonderful graves, famous resting places and the enduring appeal of cemeteries. 🦇🪦
rss.com/podcasts/the...
#taphophile #cemeteries #Victorians #History
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1 May 1831: Oxford geologist William Buckland writes to Henry De la Beche that #MaryAnning 'has found a small & very perfect Ichthyosaurus...the best she says she has ever seen' and was asking £40. Her waiting list for ichthyosaur specimens included collectors Beriah Botfield and William D. Saull.
![Extract of a letter from William Buckland to Henry De la Beche: 'Mary Anning has found another small & very perfect Ichthyosaurus for wh[ich] she asks £40 the best she says she has ever seen. I have sent notice to Sedgwick - but she has promised the first offer to Mr Botfield & Mr Saul has also applied for the choice of the next'.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vcl75pfg74dsskrzvynq5rez/bafkreig43kued3wza7ipwxxo3zjtkaueeluw4i6aadhol6tt5yzfpdr6gy@jpeg)
May 1, 2025 at 1:50 PM
1 May 1831: Oxford geologist William Buckland writes to Henry De la Beche that #MaryAnning 'has found a small & very perfect Ichthyosaurus...the best she says she has ever seen' and was asking £40. Her waiting list for ichthyosaur specimens included collectors Beriah Botfield and William D. Saull.
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Look forward to May!
Here is a list of new #nonfiction #books about the #18thcentury scheduled for next month: regency-explorer.net/new-releases/
#Regency #Napoleon #history #JaneAusten #read
Here is a list of new #nonfiction #books about the #18thcentury scheduled for next month: regency-explorer.net/new-releases/
#Regency #Napoleon #history #JaneAusten #read
April 26, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Look forward to May!
Here is a list of new #nonfiction #books about the #18thcentury scheduled for next month: regency-explorer.net/new-releases/
#Regency #Napoleon #history #JaneAusten #read
Here is a list of new #nonfiction #books about the #18thcentury scheduled for next month: regency-explorer.net/new-releases/
#Regency #Napoleon #history #JaneAusten #read
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I can hardly think of a better album to spin on a rainy morning. Always been my favourite by this band.
Disintegration (1989)
- The Cure
#nowspinning #nowplaying #vinyl #musicsky
Disintegration (1989)
- The Cure
#nowspinning #nowplaying #vinyl #musicsky
April 25, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I can hardly think of a better album to spin on a rainy morning. Always been my favourite by this band.
Disintegration (1989)
- The Cure
#nowspinning #nowplaying #vinyl #musicsky
Disintegration (1989)
- The Cure
#nowspinning #nowplaying #vinyl #musicsky
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If you can't come to our transcribing workshop on 30 April, or even if you can (book here: recordoffice.wordpress.com/2025/04/01/a...), why not join the team from Birmingham University with their online transcribathon this Friday.
#ArchiveAction
#ArchiveAction
April 22, 2025 at 9:59 AM
If you can't come to our transcribing workshop on 30 April, or even if you can (book here: recordoffice.wordpress.com/2025/04/01/a...), why not join the team from Birmingham University with their online transcribathon this Friday.
#ArchiveAction
#ArchiveAction
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BLUESTOCKINGS is now out in paperback! And what a fabulous cover it has, filled with richly deserved accolades 👏
If you too want to be "spirited" & "intelligent", pick up a copy at your local bookshop or online!
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/visi...
If you too want to be "spirited" & "intelligent", pick up a copy at your local bookshop or online!
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/visi...
February 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
BLUESTOCKINGS is now out in paperback! And what a fabulous cover it has, filled with richly deserved accolades 👏
If you too want to be "spirited" & "intelligent", pick up a copy at your local bookshop or online!
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/visi...
If you too want to be "spirited" & "intelligent", pick up a copy at your local bookshop or online!
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/visi...
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I have covered presidential politics for 40 years. This was the most juvenile display by a President and Vice President I have ever seen. Other presidents treated their enemies with more respect. This is a low point and a dark day for the US. Totally embarrassing.
February 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I have covered presidential politics for 40 years. This was the most juvenile display by a President and Vice President I have ever seen. Other presidents treated their enemies with more respect. This is a low point and a dark day for the US. Totally embarrassing.
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My Favourite gravestone sits in St Michael's church, Madeley. A beautiful, handcrafted mosaic, the story behind it is so poignant, and though sad, really demonstrates maternal love.
nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2021/01/the-...
#Shropshire #Folklore #Shropshireday #Graveyards #History
nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2021/01/the-...
#Shropshire #Folklore #Shropshireday #Graveyards #History
February 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
My Favourite gravestone sits in St Michael's church, Madeley. A beautiful, handcrafted mosaic, the story behind it is so poignant, and though sad, really demonstrates maternal love.
nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2021/01/the-...
#Shropshire #Folklore #Shropshireday #Graveyards #History
nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2021/01/the-...
#Shropshire #Folklore #Shropshireday #Graveyards #History
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Jack Sheppard became one of the best loved criminals in England for his many escapes from Newgate Prison. Jonathan Wild, who was involved in his demise, became the most hated. Find out about their story in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog #criminalhistory wp.me/pagtWm-1x
England’s Beloved Criminal and His Nemesis: Jack Sheppard and Jonathan Wild
During the early eighteenth century, there was only one name on everyone’s lips: Jack Sheppard. As only a young man, his daring exploits and many escapes from prison captivated the nation. By succe…
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February 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Jack Sheppard became one of the best loved criminals in England for his many escapes from Newgate Prison. Jonathan Wild, who was involved in his demise, became the most hated. Find out about their story in this post from the #voyagerofhistory archives. #historyblog #criminalhistory wp.me/pagtWm-1x
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This week on Royals, Rebels, and Romantics we are celebrating stories of some women who made a difference in British History
Listen at carolannlloyd.com/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts. And on YouTube!
Listen at carolannlloyd.com/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts. And on YouTube!
February 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
This week on Royals, Rebels, and Romantics we are celebrating stories of some women who made a difference in British History
Listen at carolannlloyd.com/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts. And on YouTube!
Listen at carolannlloyd.com/podcast or anywhere you listen to podcasts. And on YouTube!
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I’ve done my job.
Middle aged white male: ‘What drew you to the eighteenth century?’
Me: ‘The sex workers. I read @hallierubenhold.bsky.social ‘s book The Covent Garden Ladies, and I fell in love with Georgian Britain’.
*raises eyebrows judgementally*
Me: ‘The sex workers. I read @hallierubenhold.bsky.social ‘s book The Covent Garden Ladies, and I fell in love with Georgian Britain’.
*raises eyebrows judgementally*
a blurry picture of a woman dancing with the words girl bye written in black
ALT: a blurry picture of a woman dancing with the words girl bye written in black
media.tenor.com
February 5, 2025 at 12:48 AM
I’ve done my job.
Middle aged white male: ‘What drew you to the eighteenth century?’
Me: ‘The sex workers. I read @hallierubenhold.bsky.social ‘s book The Covent Garden Ladies, and I fell in love with Georgian Britain’.
*raises eyebrows judgementally*
Me: ‘The sex workers. I read @hallierubenhold.bsky.social ‘s book The Covent Garden Ladies, and I fell in love with Georgian Britain’.
*raises eyebrows judgementally*
a blurry picture of a woman dancing with the words girl bye written in black
ALT: a blurry picture of a woman dancing with the words girl bye written in black
media.tenor.com
February 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Middle aged white male: ‘What drew you to the eighteenth century?’
Me: ‘The sex workers. I read @hallierubenhold.bsky.social ‘s book The Covent Garden Ladies, and I fell in love with Georgian Britain’.
*raises eyebrows judgementally*
Me: ‘The sex workers. I read @hallierubenhold.bsky.social ‘s book The Covent Garden Ladies, and I fell in love with Georgian Britain’.
*raises eyebrows judgementally*
My desk, where I research, write posts and mess around on Canva! History lovers show me your desks! 💻📚 #18thcentury #research
February 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
My desk, where I research, write posts and mess around on Canva! History lovers show me your desks! 💻📚 #18thcentury #research