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"Sinister" heraldic bats for #Halloween 🦇🦇🦇!
Memorial for John Bludworth (d.1688) All Saints Church, Piddletrenthide, Dorset, who married Elizabeth, daughter of William Collier esq. of Piddletrenthide.
#bathheraldry #heraldry #WeAreLocalHistory #localhistorymatters #hookedonheraldry #ancestryhour
October 31, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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As Ernest Hemingway said, “One cat just leads to another”, so here are a few heraldic cats to celebrate #nationalcatday! 🐱🐾🐾🛡️
#bathheraldry #heraldry #catsinheraldry #hookedonheraldry #localhistorymatters #WeAreLocalHistory #genealogy #ancestryhour #theheraldrysociety
October 29, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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Local history is American history! Sharing my research on Griggs v. Duke Power Company alongside the Delano Grape Strike with educators reminded me why these stories matter. As Dexter Britt said, “Valencia vanguards, verifies, and validates important histories!”

#LocalHistoryMatters #TeachTruth
October 18, 2026 at 2:59 AM
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Honored to receive the Order of the Long Leaf Pine on October 14th for my contributions to education and historical preservation. From Rockingham County, North Carolina, I remain committed to preserving Black history and bringing overlooked stories to light.

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October 18, 2026 at 1:38 AM
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Very much looking forward to tomorrow's talk! 🛡️

For more information please visit: www.bath-heraldry.org.uk

#bathheraldry #hookedonheraldry #heraldry #visitbath #whatsonbath #whatsoninbath #genealogy #visitwiltshire #lacockabbey #WeAreLocalHistory #localhistorymatters
October 16, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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#ICYMI: In one of our latest episodes of #LocalHistoryMatters, Dr Erica Canela shares more about her latest book 'Zealous: A Darker Side of the Early Quakers.'

Listen to all episodes: www.balh.org.uk/podcast

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
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September 10, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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In one of our latest episodes of #LocalHistoryMatters, Dr Erica Canela shares more about her latest book 'Zealous: A Darker Side of the Early Quakers.'

Listen to all episodes: www.balh.org.uk/podcast

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
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September 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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#ICYMI: In our latest episode of #LocalHistoryMatters, we are joined the Executive Director of the Rowntree Society, Nick Smith, to learn more about the organisation.

Listen to all episodes: www.balh.org.uk/podcast

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
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August 29, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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#ICYMI: In our latest episode of #LocalHistoryMatters, Mark Stewart provides insights into the mysterious “loggerheads” found across Shrewsbury.

Listen to all episodes: www.balh.org.uk/podcast

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
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August 21, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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Worker of the Week is a series of blog post which aims to share the story of someone connected to H.M. Factory Gretna. Thanks goes to everyone who helps make this possible, especially all our amazing research volunteers!

#WorkeroftheWeek #localhistory #localhistorymatters
July 30, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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Sadly, 28 people died. The Freemasons' Hall took a direct hit, which killed 27 men. When a bomb hit her home, 14 year old Helen Graham also died.

Please take a moment to remember all of them today. ❤❤

#OnThisDay #onthisdayinhistory #localhistory #localhistorymatters
Remembering Those Who Tragically Lost Their Lives on the Night of 7 April 1941. This is the list of people's names, ages and occupations. It lists the following: Thomas C Beattie, 60, Lithographer; John Bell, 59, Provision Agent; Robert Bell, 46, Railway Clerk; John James Nicol Broatch, 32, Blacksmith; Stanley Burns, 38, Draughtsman; Stanley Carlyle, 38, Boiler Maker; William Cochrane, 25, Railway Surfaceman; James Connolly, 52, Railway Engine Driver; Hugh Crawford, 59, Railway Cashier; Reuben Gourley, 37, Electrical Engineer; Helen Graham, 14, Domestic Servant; Stephen Harold Gwyer, 43, Royal Navy Recruiter; Peter Charles Henderson, 62, Boot Shop Manager; Frederick Horseburgh, 30, Grocer; Wiliam Irving, 78, Master Builder; John Kilgour, 57, Tailor and Draper; James Little Noble, 48, Forester; Francis Phillips, 55, Corporation Clerk; Jeremiah Reed, 37, Scrap Merchant; John Robertson, 47, Butcher's Shop Manager; William Ross, 41, Royal Marines Recruiter; Arthur Phillip Thomas Shelley, 43, Sanitary Inspector; Benjamin Smith, 44, Farmer; Herbert Smith, 38, Hotel Manager; John Owen Stafford, 71, Minister; William Telfer Steel, 39; William Wetternhall West, 32, Butcher; William Wettenhall West, 32, Egg and Poultry Dealer; Thomas Young, 38, Coal Agent.
April 7, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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85 years ago today...

On This Day (7th April) in 1941, a lone German bomber returning from bombing the shipyards at Clydebank near Glasgow, dropped surplus bombs onto Gretna township.

#OnThisDay #onthisdayinhistory #localhistory #localhistorymatters
Some display panels about The Gretna Bombing inside The Devil's Porridge Museum. These are titled "The Night The Bombs Fell."
April 7, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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Worker of a Week is a series of blog posts, which shares the story of someone connected to H.M. Factory Gretna.

As always a huge thank you goes to our research volunteers for making this possible.

#WorkeroftheWeek #localhistory #localhistorymatters #HMFactoryGretna
March 4, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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Worker of a Week is a series of blog posts, which shares the story of someone connected to H.M. Factory Gretna.

Thank you to all our research volunteers for their help with this! ⭐

#WorkeroftheWeek #localhistory #localhistorymatters #HMFactoryGretna
February 25, 2026 at 9:11 AM
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Worker of a Week is a Wednesday series of blog posts, which shares the story of someone connected to H.M. Factory Gretna.

Thank you to our research volunteers for helping to make this happen. 👏

#WorkerofTheWeek #localhistory #localhistorymatters #HMFactoryGretna
February 18, 2026 at 9:46 AM
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🌍 Discover the hidden gems of your community! Local history isn't just about the past; it shapes our identity. Share your favourite historical spot in the comments! 🏛️ amzn.to/3VOjdXY #LocalHistoryMatters #ExploreYourCommunity #Heritage #Cheshire #gazetteers #365 #500characters
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October 23, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Yesterday was a day of Cold War history with Isle of Wight County Parks & Recreation's Summer Blast camp. Campers were inspired to create their own B-list monster movie poster.
Clearly, there are some fun movies coming to theatres this summer! #ColdWar #localhistorymatters #summercamp
June 25, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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On Friday, Isle of Wight County Schools hosted a panel discussion with Windsor and Smithfield High School students as the culmination of a cross-curricular #VA250 project.

Additionally, Isle of Wight County Schools presented the museum with a SUCCEED award. #localhistorymatters
April 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Middle schoolers from Isle of Wight County Schools — learning more about the commemoration of the American Revolution — visited both last week and this week to gather info they need for themed projects to be showcased at their upcoming Gifted and Talented Night. #localhistorymatters #VA250
March 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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From our Windsor Castle walking tour on Sunday. If you missed this tour, be sure to join us again on April 6. #localhistorymatters
March 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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From today's scanning event at the museum. Members of the community brought in images and documents to share so that we can expand our ability to interpret and preserve Isle of Wight County, Virginia, history. #preservation #localhistorymatters
January 11, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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High schoolers from Isle of Wight County Schools are working on an Isle of Wight County-focused American Revolution research and podcasting series. They visited yesterday for a tour of the museum and a discussion of themes related to their project. #localhistorymatters #VA250
November 21, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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I just wanted to thank you for being so lovely. Thank you for all the interest in my research, my blog, and posts. I truly believe that local folklore and history deserve to be championed and have always tried my best to capture its importance.💚

#history #shropshire #folklore #localhistorymatters
September 29, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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#CoosHistoryMuseum&MaritimeCollections welcomes Mitzi Loftus as the speaker for the first #tuesdaytalk tomorrow, May 6th, at 6 pm.
Pick up her book "From Thorns to Blossoms" at the museum store!
To learn more and register visit: cooshistory.org/event-regist...
#CoosBayEvents #LocalHistoryMatters
Event Registration – Coos History Museum
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May 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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#LocalHistoryHub #ShakespeareWeek #CulturalCapital #PlaceBasedLearning #LocalHistoryMatters #Education
March 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM