Enjoyed speaking with #SaddleworthIndependent about all things #Saddleworth, from brass bands and Morris dancing to the history of the local cotton industry and the suffragettes, plus the vital importance of local libraries and local museums: saddind.co.uk/how-saddlewo... #Oldham #Economica
How Saddleworth inspired – and inspires – one of the country’s finest economic historians - Saddleworth Independent
SADDLEWORTH calls itself home to many things – it can now add one of Britain’s foremost economic historians to a lengthy list.
saddind.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
#Genealogy… but for your house.
12/10/2025 @ 6:30 PM I’ll be online with the #Chelmsford Public Library walking through 10 steps to researching your Chelmsford house—using a real local home as a case study.
Free, via Zoom
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#LocalHistory #ChelmsfordMA
12/10/2025 @ 6:30 PM I’ll be online with the #Chelmsford Public Library walking through 10 steps to researching your Chelmsford house—using a real local home as a case study.
Free, via Zoom
northeasthousehistorian.com/whats-the-st...
#LocalHistory #ChelmsfordMA
December 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
#Genealogy… but for your house.
12/10/2025 @ 6:30 PM I’ll be online with the #Chelmsford Public Library walking through 10 steps to researching your Chelmsford house—using a real local home as a case study.
Free, via Zoom
northeasthousehistorian.com/whats-the-st...
#LocalHistory #ChelmsfordMA
12/10/2025 @ 6:30 PM I’ll be online with the #Chelmsford Public Library walking through 10 steps to researching your Chelmsford house—using a real local home as a case study.
Free, via Zoom
northeasthousehistorian.com/whats-the-st...
#LocalHistory #ChelmsfordMA
December 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Project for a wet day. Download and print the model of Berwick's infirmary. Available in a variety of scales. Add cotton wool snow for a seasonal decorative effect.
#ModelRailway #architecture #Berwick #heritage #LocalHistory
#ModelRailway #architecture #Berwick #heritage #LocalHistory
Northumbria NHS have gone back on a promise to keep the front of Berwick's 1874 Infirmary. Now proposing to keep only the tower. Architect John Starforth. Make your own #model in card. Petition. www.berwick-heritage.co.uk
#architecture #building #heritage
Photo: www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4553656
#architecture #building #heritage
Photo: www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4553656
December 7, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Project for a wet day. Download and print the model of Berwick's infirmary. Available in a variety of scales. Add cotton wool snow for a seasonal decorative effect.
#ModelRailway #architecture #Berwick #heritage #LocalHistory
#ModelRailway #architecture #Berwick #heritage #LocalHistory
#familyhistory goes hand in hand with #localhistory. When a small industrial museum goes, we lose part of our history. #Kidderminster loses its #CarpetMuseum on 20 Dec and #Walsall’s #LeatherMuseum may go the same way. Support your museums and archives while you still have them.
December 7, 2025 at 7:17 AM
#familyhistory goes hand in hand with #localhistory. When a small industrial museum goes, we lose part of our history. #Kidderminster loses its #CarpetMuseum on 20 Dec and #Walsall’s #LeatherMuseum may go the same way. Support your museums and archives while you still have them.
Today ran through of my “Local Links to the Lusitania” talk, my last of 2025, ready for the Birstall Pop into St. Pat’s group on 8 Dec. I’ve added a new final family for this version, so it will be slightly different to previous Lusitania talks
#Lusitania #LocalHistory #LocalHistoryTalk #Birstall
#Lusitania #LocalHistory #LocalHistoryTalk #Birstall
December 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Today ran through of my “Local Links to the Lusitania” talk, my last of 2025, ready for the Birstall Pop into St. Pat’s group on 8 Dec. I’ve added a new final family for this version, so it will be slightly different to previous Lusitania talks
#Lusitania #LocalHistory #LocalHistoryTalk #Birstall
#Lusitania #LocalHistory #LocalHistoryTalk #Birstall
This weekend is the start of the archiving of our vast collection. The only issue is the archive has expanded in the last week! Currently wading my way though donated books today! It does mean I finally get to use the archive software I have had for years! #localhistory
December 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
This weekend is the start of the archiving of our vast collection. The only issue is the archive has expanded in the last week! Currently wading my way though donated books today! It does mean I finally get to use the archive software I have had for years! #localhistory
I’ve reviewed a newly published booklet about Mayors of Batley between 1869-1974. Find out why I believe it’s a must read for anyone interested in the town’s local history, and how to obtain a copy, in the link below. All profits for charity
#Batley #LocalHistory #BookReview
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#Batley #LocalHistory #BookReview
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Book Review – The Mayors of Batley: 1869 to 1974
Following several years of painstaking research, Kevin McQuinn and Val Mitchell, assisted by others, have produced the ultimate reference guide to the Mayors of Batley. It is the only book to cover…
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December 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I’ve reviewed a newly published booklet about Mayors of Batley between 1869-1974. Find out why I believe it’s a must read for anyone interested in the town’s local history, and how to obtain a copy, in the link below. All profits for charity
#Batley #LocalHistory #BookReview
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#Batley #LocalHistory #BookReview
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Great events in Manchester-by-the-Sea this weekend! Saturday house tour and Sunday Holiday Open House. More details here: www.mbtsmuseum.org/programs #history #househistory #housetour #localhistory #ManchesterMA #genealogy
December 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Great events in Manchester-by-the-Sea this weekend! Saturday house tour and Sunday Holiday Open House. More details here: www.mbtsmuseum.org/programs #history #househistory #housetour #localhistory #ManchesterMA #genealogy
Building work began on the theatre in 1885 by the newly formed Public Hall Company. The venue was used for a wide range of events from theatre to military balls and political rallies. #colwynbay #northwales #wales #localhistory #theatres #entertainment
Theatr Colwyn, Abergele Road (Town Centre Heritage Walk) - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group
Building work began on the theatre in 1885 by the newly formed Public Hall Company. The first group recorded as using the hall was the congregation of St.
colwynbayheritage.org.uk
December 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Building work began on the theatre in 1885 by the newly formed Public Hall Company. The venue was used for a wide range of events from theatre to military balls and political rallies. #colwynbay #northwales #wales #localhistory #theatres #entertainment
December 6, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Do you have a #LocalHistory you'd like to tell? Why not share it through the BALH's website! Whether it's a podcast, blog piece, 10-minute talk or other format, we have a range of ways of sharing your stories.
Find out more, here: www.balh.org.uk/blog-ways-to...
#WeAreLocalHistory
Find out more, here: www.balh.org.uk/blog-ways-to...
#WeAreLocalHistory
December 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Do you have a #LocalHistory you'd like to tell? Why not share it through the BALH's website! Whether it's a podcast, blog piece, 10-minute talk or other format, we have a range of ways of sharing your stories.
Find out more, here: www.balh.org.uk/blog-ways-to...
#WeAreLocalHistory
Find out more, here: www.balh.org.uk/blog-ways-to...
#WeAreLocalHistory
Free, but booking essential. Talks cover E. M. Forster and Trees; The First and Second Land Utilisation Surveys of Britain; John Constable and the Stour Valley in Suffolk; and Watermeadows, their operation and variety. Potentially of interest to #OnePlaceStudy and #LocalHistory researchers.
One day to go!
There's still time to register for our online AGM and Conference tomorrow, with bookings closing at midnight tonight.
The event runs from 10am until 2.15pm and is free to join via Zoom.
Book via the link below and please share this post!
www.landscapestudies.com/society-even...
There's still time to register for our online AGM and Conference tomorrow, with bookings closing at midnight tonight.
The event runs from 10am until 2.15pm and is free to join via Zoom.
Book via the link below and please share this post!
www.landscapestudies.com/society-even...
Society for Landscape Studies AGM and December Online Conference 2025 - The Society for Landscape Studies
Society for Landscape Studies: Annual General Meeting and Online Conference - Saturday 6th December 2025
www.landscapestudies.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Free, but booking essential. Talks cover E. M. Forster and Trees; The First and Second Land Utilisation Surveys of Britain; John Constable and the Stour Valley in Suffolk; and Watermeadows, their operation and variety. Potentially of interest to #OnePlaceStudy and #LocalHistory researchers.
This 2009 #softcover #CoffeeTable #book of #NewBrunswick #artists would make a lovely #gift! #Photos by #SaintJohn #photographer, #JamesWilson (aka Jamie). Text in #English and #French. $30. #Booksky #art #LocalHistory #SocialHistory #biography #paintings
December 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
This 2009 #softcover #CoffeeTable #book of #NewBrunswick #artists would make a lovely #gift! #Photos by #SaintJohn #photographer, #JamesWilson (aka Jamie). Text in #English and #French. $30. #Booksky #art #LocalHistory #SocialHistory #biography #paintings
Joining the Mount Loretto Christmas Fair this Sunday! Book signing from 12-4 PM at the Friendship Club. Bring your copy or pick one up at the fair—perfect timing for holiday gifts that celebrate Staten Island history.
#TottenvilleHistory #StatenIsland #LocalHistory #BookSigning
#TottenvilleHistory #StatenIsland #LocalHistory #BookSigning
December 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Joining the Mount Loretto Christmas Fair this Sunday! Book signing from 12-4 PM at the Friendship Club. Bring your copy or pick one up at the fair—perfect timing for holiday gifts that celebrate Staten Island history.
#TottenvilleHistory #StatenIsland #LocalHistory #BookSigning
#TottenvilleHistory #StatenIsland #LocalHistory #BookSigning
December 5, 2025 at 8:38 AM
🌄 Going live on YouTube tonight at 6 PM!
I’ll be sharing Estes Park stories, local history, and answering your questions in real time.
If you want to hang out and talk all things Estes →
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@EstesParkCh...
#EstesPark #ColoradoLife #LocalHistory
I’ll be sharing Estes Park stories, local history, and answering your questions in real time.
If you want to hang out and talk all things Estes →
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@EstesParkCh...
#EstesPark #ColoradoLife #LocalHistory
December 4, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🌄 Going live on YouTube tonight at 6 PM!
I’ll be sharing Estes Park stories, local history, and answering your questions in real time.
If you want to hang out and talk all things Estes →
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@EstesParkCh...
#EstesPark #ColoradoLife #LocalHistory
I’ll be sharing Estes Park stories, local history, and answering your questions in real time.
If you want to hang out and talk all things Estes →
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@EstesParkCh...
#EstesPark #ColoradoLife #LocalHistory
The Colwyn Bay and Pwllycrochan Estate Company owned the land on which Colwyn Bay has been built and the Company was largely responsible for the town’s development until well into the 20th century. #colwynbay #northwales #wales #localhistory
The Colwyn Bay And Pwllycrochan Estate Company - Colwyn Bay Heritage Group
The Colwyn Bay and Pwllycrochan Estate Company owned the land on which Colwyn Bay has been built.
colwynbayheritage.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The Colwyn Bay and Pwllycrochan Estate Company owned the land on which Colwyn Bay has been built and the Company was largely responsible for the town’s development until well into the 20th century. #colwynbay #northwales #wales #localhistory
Another article updated and added to my #StMaryBourne WeAre site.
Been meaning to do these for a while as some questions that I had last year when they were originally written have been answered.
#OnePlaceStudy #LocalHistory #LetterBoxes
app.weare.xyz/public/st-ma...
Been meaning to do these for a while as some questions that I had last year when they were originally written have been answered.
#OnePlaceStudy #LocalHistory #LetterBoxes
app.weare.xyz/public/st-ma...
The parish Letter Boxes and their history
Letter boxes something we see all over the world in all shapes, sizes and colours. But what about the ones within the parish of St. Mary Bourne. This article is going to look at the letter boxes found...
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December 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Another article updated and added to my #StMaryBourne WeAre site.
Been meaning to do these for a while as some questions that I had last year when they were originally written have been answered.
#OnePlaceStudy #LocalHistory #LetterBoxes
app.weare.xyz/public/st-ma...
Been meaning to do these for a while as some questions that I had last year when they were originally written have been answered.
#OnePlaceStudy #LocalHistory #LetterBoxes
app.weare.xyz/public/st-ma...
Bexley parish baptisms, marriages, burials and electoral registers have been digitised and are available to search for free on Ancestry at Bexley Library branches - invaluable for #familyhistory and #localhistory. #EYADigital #ExploreYourArchive
December 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Bexley parish baptisms, marriages, burials and electoral registers have been digitised and are available to search for free on Ancestry at Bexley Library branches - invaluable for #familyhistory and #localhistory. #EYADigital #ExploreYourArchive
Our next online #LocalHistory talk is 'Sexual Reformers in Dulwich 1870-1925'. 6th January, 8pm-9pm. Proceeds go to Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers. www.bellhouse.co.uk/events/2026/...
Online talk: Sexual Reformers in Dulwich 1870-1925 — Bell House
Join historian Duncan Bowie for a revealing, lively talk that uncovers just how surprising Dulwich’s past really is. £5.60 | In-person | Book here
www.bellhouse.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Our next online #LocalHistory talk is 'Sexual Reformers in Dulwich 1870-1925'. 6th January, 8pm-9pm. Proceeds go to Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers. www.bellhouse.co.uk/events/2026/...
🚨NEXT WEEK!🚨
Railway Work, Life & Death project co-lead Mike is privileged to give the 2025 @balhnews.bsky.social Dymond Lecture!
‘Heads – you lose!’ Working for the railways in Britain before 1939
Thursday 11 December 2025, 7pm, online
#LocalHistory #Railway200
www.balh.org.uk/dymond2025
Railway Work, Life & Death project co-lead Mike is privileged to give the 2025 @balhnews.bsky.social Dymond Lecture!
‘Heads – you lose!’ Working for the railways in Britain before 1939
Thursday 11 December 2025, 7pm, online
#LocalHistory #Railway200
www.balh.org.uk/dymond2025
December 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🚨NEXT WEEK!🚨
Railway Work, Life & Death project co-lead Mike is privileged to give the 2025 @balhnews.bsky.social Dymond Lecture!
‘Heads – you lose!’ Working for the railways in Britain before 1939
Thursday 11 December 2025, 7pm, online
#LocalHistory #Railway200
www.balh.org.uk/dymond2025
Railway Work, Life & Death project co-lead Mike is privileged to give the 2025 @balhnews.bsky.social Dymond Lecture!
‘Heads – you lose!’ Working for the railways in Britain before 1939
Thursday 11 December 2025, 7pm, online
#LocalHistory #Railway200
www.balh.org.uk/dymond2025
In 1941, Evansville’s Christmas parade went on thanks to the secret Knights of St. Nicholas. Held Nov 21—just days before Dec 7—it brought joy before the world changed. ALT TEXT: B&W photo of a parade float on First Ave.
#TBT #ThrowbackThursday #Christmastimeishere #localhistory
#TBT #ThrowbackThursday #Christmastimeishere #localhistory
December 4, 2025 at 10:55 AM
In 1941, Evansville’s Christmas parade went on thanks to the secret Knights of St. Nicholas. Held Nov 21—just days before Dec 7—it brought joy before the world changed. ALT TEXT: B&W photo of a parade float on First Ave.
#TBT #ThrowbackThursday #Christmastimeishere #localhistory
#TBT #ThrowbackThursday #Christmastimeishere #localhistory
December 4, 2025 at 8:20 AM
December 4, 2025 at 7:25 AM