@genejean.bsky.social
Researching the parish of Rillington, North Yorkshire, since 2004. Exploring the relationships between people, place, and time through genealogy, local history, and the landscape itself.
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@genejean.bsky.socialInteresting to know, tempted. I’m juggling subscriptions at the moment. Time to go for some of them.
@genejean.bsky.socialThanks Mike. What’s not to love about the effects of steam locomotion?! 😀👍🚂
@genejean.bsky.socialWhen the York and Scarborough #Railway reached the small village of #Rillington in 1845, it transformed far more than transport. @rwldproject.bsky.social #OnePlaceStudy sog.org.uk/gold-library...
@genejean.bsky.socialNow you have me considering another rabbit hole! Thank you for your insights. Langton is five miles in distance from Rillington. Also I noticed the spelling variants of de Menyll. There may be a part 2 to this blog. 🤔 #OnePlaceWednesday
@genejean.bsky.socialIt does make you wonder? I’m planning to pursue the original medieval record to discover what happened. Intrigued by the question of authority & whether Henry was able to retain his position despite his actions. Some aspects of human behaviour seem remarkably familiar, even after 750 years! 😉
@oneplacestudies.bsky.socialReposted by @genejean.bsky.socialGreat to see our website included in the 12 best #HouseHistory websites by @wdytyamagazine.bsky.social. Amongst the 460+ #OnePlaceStudies registered with us by our members are #HouseHistories in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Germany, Spain, USA and Canada. #OnePlaceWednesday
@genejean.bsky.social🥊 Medieval Fight Night in 13th-century #Rillington?
Henry de Menyll reportedly “laid violent hands” on former rector Robert de Okham, then took the Cross.
What had happened between them? The records aren’t telling!
@oneplacestudies.bsky.socialReposted by @genejean.bsky.socialThe theme for Day 8 of All About That Place #AATP26, the packed programme for which has already started, is Innovation. Watch the talks (and catch up with those from previous days) on the Society of Genealogists website. #OnePlaceWednesday
@genejean.bsky.socialCome and join me on Innovation Day! #OnePlaceWednesday #AATP26
@genejean.bsky.socialWishing your family well in supporting this special charity. ❤️
@genejean.bsky.socialThe English Civil War comes to Leeds! #OnePlaceWednesday
@genejean.bsky.socialAgreed, and it's a good point to reinforce that there can be a study within a study. It can be stand-alone or part of the bigger family history aspect. #OnePlaceWednesday
@genejean.bsky.socialWhat did 4d a week buy in Victorian Rillington? Help during sickness, medical care and funeral support—plus a feast day of bands, processions and regalia.
My latest blog explores Rillington’s friendly societies. #OnePlaceWednesday
@genejean.bsky.socialCone and join me on Day 8 Innovation #OnePlaceWednesday
@mishjholman.bsky.socialReposted by @genejean.bsky.socialCome join me on 30 October for A History of the Census Takers chat party. Please come along and share your stories, talk about the book, and ask questions - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-history-...
@genejean.bsky.socialDefinitely of interest and thank you for thinking of me however, I'm away on half-term duties. Is it recorded?
@genejean.bsky.social“Nan Pam, have you got any books about the workhouse? It’s for my homework.” Have I? He’s come to the right house. 🤣 📚 📚 📚
Could this be the grandson who takes up my interest in history? Trying not to get ahead of myself. First, the homework. #OnePlaceWednesday
@genejean.bsky.socialI may be some time... #OnePlaceWednesday
@genejean.bsky.socialReally interesting about planting mulberries for silk. We’re proud of ours on Waterside, Knaresborough, reputedly planted by James I. Quite a contrast with the town’s flax and linen heritage! Still fruiting, too. #OnePlaceWednesday
@genejean.bsky.socialDid the Civil War pass Rillington by?
Not quite. Baptisms become births. Marriage goes civil. Soldiers are active nearby. The King returns & a couple marry “according to the Cannon”. A small Yorkshire village meets national upheaval. #OnePlaceWednesday
