@derbyshiredro.bsky.socialOur latest donated book to #LocalStudies is 'Pommie Poems. To Invoke Memory and Nostalgia (A Tribute to Youlgrave)' by Elizabeth Ashmore. A poem collection about Youlgrave, its people and events, recording knowledge passed down through village collective memory.
@ourhometownhistory.bsky.socialInterested in learning more about the history that is right in your backyard? Follow Our Hometown History on your favorite social media platforms to stay up to date on all our local history adventures!
@matthewharperduffy.bsky.socialFree entry matters. So do the local relationships between schools and cultural organisations that actually help children through the door.
#LocalHistory #Heritage #Education
@pharostutors.bsky.socialWe’re proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of All About That Place 2026!
Join us for free talks, activities and opportunities to explore the places, records and communities behind your family’s story. #AllAboutThatPlace #FamilyHistory #Genealogy #LocalHistory #PharosTutors sog.org.uk/welcome-to-a...
@janeroberts.bsky.socialIt was a privilege this week to be invited to share some of the early history of the Irish in Batley & the parish of St Mary of the Angels amongst those for who it is most relevant. It was a lovely social occasion too.
#FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #OnePlaceStudy #Batley #OnePlaceWednesday
@insideyourhouse.bsky.socialAn old newspaper clipping that relates to our upcoming episode.
#localhistory #ohio #history #ohiohistory #oldnewspapers
@daveshootsbooks.bsky.socialThese #memoirs were written 26 years apart by cousins who attended the #Shubenacadie #Indian #ResidentialSchool in #NovaScotia. Doug - $15, Isabelle - $20 or both for $30. #Booksky #TruthandReconciliationDay #FirstNations #SocialHistory #Mi'kmaw #LocalHistory #addiction #abuse
@citizenptnewsmt.bsky.socialDiscover how the Library of Congress is empowering Montana teachers with free access to invaluable digital resources that can transform local curricula!
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#MissoulaMissoulaCounty #MT #DigitalAccess #CitizenPortal #CurriculumDevelopment #LocalHistory #MissoulaEducation
@derbyshiredro.bsky.socialOur #ArchiveOfTheWeek is the library of Frederick Strutt (1843-1909) who bequeathed his entire collection of books on local subjects, including this lovely tourist guide published by William Bemrose & Sons of Derby.
@doctorsbeardpod.bsky.socialJuly 4, 2002 - The Northern Echo North Yorkshire - Colin Baker writes a performance to celebrate one of the oldest towns in the North-East.
#NorthYorkshire #ColinBaker #Performance #Celebrate #OldestTowns #NorthEast #NEEngland #LocalHistory #CommunityEvent #ArtsAndCulture #TheatreLife
@congrelib.bsky.socialJoin Brad Lopes, Tricia Peone, and Heather Wilson on October 7 for a virtual conversation on newly released resources exploring King Philip's War / Metacom's Resistance and its lasting legacy. 🔗 register: congregationallibrary.org/events/new-r... #PublicHistory #Archives #LocalHistory #Research
@oneplacestudies.bsky.socialSharing this one again for #MapMonday!
#OnePlaceStudies, where #FamilyHistory and #LocalHistory (and #maps) unite.
@onthemarkshorelife.bsky.socialDid Franklinville, NJ start as a town called Little Ease Discover the folklore, stagecoach history, and the Ben Franklin mystery behind this Gloucester County community! #FranklinvilleNJ #SouthJersey #GloucesterCounty #NJHistory #LocalHistory
@discoveralone.bsky.socialHoldgate Castle, Shropshire.
The church you see stands in the former southwest bailey of Holdgate Castle. The village name comes from Norman lord Helgot, who owned the place in 1086.
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https://discoveralone.com/?lat=52.502343&lng=-2.645386&miles=5
@janeroberts.bsky.socialHere’s the Batley St. Mary of the Angels & Birstall St. Patrick’s September parish history bulletin snippets. A varied selection of topics from weddings to funerals, & parish priest changes to church redecoration.
#OnePlaceStudy #LocalHistory #FamilyHistory #Batley #Birstall
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@drkarencummings.bsky.socialHave you heard of the #AllAboutThatPlace event? It’s a FREE event over 10 days bringing you around 200 10-minute talks.
I’m delighted to be presenting two talks this year.
More here:
sog.org.uk/welcome-to-a...
@discoveralone.bsky.socialMaiden Castle.
In Grinton, this Iron Age site is a pear-shaped enclosure measuring 108 by 88 meters. Its unique feature is an avenue leading to the entrance, a rare design in northern England.
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https://discoveralone.com/?lat=54.378242&lng=-1.967016&miles=5
@discoveralone.bsky.socialThirsk Castle, North Yorkshire.
Roger de Mowbray rebelled against King Henry II in the Great Revolt. His castle here was destroyed in 1176. The site now holds Castle Croft.
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https://discoveralone.com/?lat=54.232065&lng=-1.345460&miles=5
@packrat74.bsky.social#genealogy Are you using maps in your research?
#FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #HouseHistory