I’m visiting Cornwood WI this evening so it has to be this dress.
#devonhistory #historicalcostume #bringinghistorytolife
#devonhistory #historicalcostume #bringinghistorytolife
June 11, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I’m visiting Cornwood WI this evening so it has to be this dress.
#devonhistory #historicalcostume #bringinghistorytolife
#devonhistory #historicalcostume #bringinghistorytolife
May 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Here I am as Bessie the serving maid enjoying the sunshine in Crewkerne yesterday.
#historyinterpreter #bringinghistorytolife #somerset #tudor
#historyinterpreter #bringinghistorytolife #somerset #tudor
May 10, 2024 at 5:05 AM
Here I am as Bessie the serving maid enjoying the sunshine in Crewkerne yesterday.
#historyinterpreter #bringinghistorytolife #somerset #tudor
#historyinterpreter #bringinghistorytolife #somerset #tudor
Time for a selfie at Newton Abbot Museum before meeting a school group this morning.
#tudor #tudorcostume #tudorlife #schoolgroup #bringinghistorytolife #historyinterpreter
#tudor #tudorcostume #tudorlife #schoolgroup #bringinghistorytolife #historyinterpreter
July 3, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Time for a selfie at Newton Abbot Museum before meeting a school group this morning.
#tudor #tudorcostume #tudorlife #schoolgroup #bringinghistorytolife #historyinterpreter
#tudor #tudorcostume #tudorlife #schoolgroup #bringinghistorytolife #historyinterpreter
A fantastic setting for a Tudor Christmas. Thank you Altarnum Local History Society!
#tudor
#christmas
#bringinghistorytolife
#tudor
#christmas
#bringinghistorytolife
December 6, 2025 at 6:13 AM
A fantastic setting for a Tudor Christmas. Thank you Altarnum Local History Society!
#tudor
#christmas
#bringinghistorytolife
#tudor
#christmas
#bringinghistorytolife
I was back on the boards yesterday evening. Bessie the Serving maid enjoyed her visit to Bickington.
#tudorcostume #bringinghistorytolife #historytalks
#tudorcostume #bringinghistorytolife #historytalks
February 4, 2026 at 9:04 AM
I was back on the boards yesterday evening. Bessie the Serving maid enjoyed her visit to Bickington.
#tudorcostume #bringinghistorytolife #historytalks
#tudorcostume #bringinghistorytolife #historytalks
At Newton Abbot Museum this morning for Heritage Open Days.
The Museum moved into the brilliantly re-furbished S Leonard’s Church five years ago.
#bringinghistorytolife
#heritageopendays
#devonmueums
The Museum moved into the brilliantly re-furbished S Leonard’s Church five years ago.
#bringinghistorytolife
#heritageopendays
#devonmueums
September 20, 2025 at 5:20 PM
At Newton Abbot Museum this morning for Heritage Open Days.
The Museum moved into the brilliantly re-furbished S Leonard’s Church five years ago.
#bringinghistorytolife
#heritageopendays
#devonmueums
The Museum moved into the brilliantly re-furbished S Leonard’s Church five years ago.
#bringinghistorytolife
#heritageopendays
#devonmueums
Thank you everyone who tuned out despite the appalling weather and joined me at The Garden Cafe at Dartington today. What a lovely afternoon !
#bringinghistorytolife #historicalfictionauthor #historytalks #historicalcostume
#bringinghistorytolife #historicalfictionauthor #historytalks #historicalcostume
February 9, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Thank you everyone who tuned out despite the appalling weather and joined me at The Garden Cafe at Dartington today. What a lovely afternoon !
#bringinghistorytolife #historicalfictionauthor #historytalks #historicalcostume
#bringinghistorytolife #historicalfictionauthor #historytalks #historicalcostume
Looking forward to returning to Crewkerne today, but not as Bessie the serving maid.
This time I’ll be the Lady Katherine, and it’s Tudor Christmas.
It starts earlier every year !
#tudor #bringinghistorytolife #tudorchristmas
This time I’ll be the Lady Katherine, and it’s Tudor Christmas.
It starts earlier every year !
#tudor #bringinghistorytolife #tudorchristmas
November 15, 2024 at 8:28 AM
Looking forward to returning to Crewkerne today, but not as Bessie the serving maid.
This time I’ll be the Lady Katherine, and it’s Tudor Christmas.
It starts earlier every year !
#tudor #bringinghistorytolife #tudorchristmas
This time I’ll be the Lady Katherine, and it’s Tudor Christmas.
It starts earlier every year !
#tudor #bringinghistorytolife #tudorchristmas
Busy week! Four Tudor Christmases and a story time!
I was ready early yesterday so snatched a moment to catch up on my book post before our evening performance.
#tudorchristmas #tudorcostume #bringinghistorytolife
I was ready early yesterday so snatched a moment to catch up on my book post before our evening performance.
#tudorchristmas #tudorcostume #bringinghistorytolife
December 3, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Busy week! Four Tudor Christmases and a story time!
I was ready early yesterday so snatched a moment to catch up on my book post before our evening performance.
#tudorchristmas #tudorcostume #bringinghistorytolife
I was ready early yesterday so snatched a moment to catch up on my book post before our evening performance.
#tudorchristmas #tudorcostume #bringinghistorytolife
Some brilliant photos taken by Jeff Hutson during a lovely afternoon at the Speedwell Hall Crewkerne, Somerset on Friday. With the singing peasant David (aka David Griggs).
#tudorchristmas #bringinghistorytolife
#tudorchristmas #bringinghistorytolife
November 20, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Some brilliant photos taken by Jeff Hutson during a lovely afternoon at the Speedwell Hall Crewkerne, Somerset on Friday. With the singing peasant David (aka David Griggs).
#tudorchristmas #bringinghistorytolife
#tudorchristmas #bringinghistorytolife
#throwbackthursday
A year ago I took Bessie to the Speedwell Hall in Crewkerne, Somerset
I’m looking forward very much to returning in two weeks time, for my Daughters of Devon talk.
#authortalks #historytalks #bringinghistorytolife #crewkerne #daughtersofdevon
A year ago I took Bessie to the Speedwell Hall in Crewkerne, Somerset
I’m looking forward very much to returning in two weeks time, for my Daughters of Devon talk.
#authortalks #historytalks #bringinghistorytolife #crewkerne #daughtersofdevon
May 8, 2025 at 6:46 AM
#throwbackthursday
A year ago I took Bessie to the Speedwell Hall in Crewkerne, Somerset
I’m looking forward very much to returning in two weeks time, for my Daughters of Devon talk.
#authortalks #historytalks #bringinghistorytolife #crewkerne #daughtersofdevon
A year ago I took Bessie to the Speedwell Hall in Crewkerne, Somerset
I’m looking forward very much to returning in two weeks time, for my Daughters of Devon talk.
#authortalks #historytalks #bringinghistorytolife #crewkerne #daughtersofdevon
What a busy week! This was Tuesday — talking to students at Colyton Grammar School, Devon.
#bringinghistorytolife #elizabethan #devonhistory #womeninhistory
#bringinghistorytolife #elizabethan #devonhistory #womeninhistory
June 29, 2024 at 8:00 AM
What a busy week! This was Tuesday — talking to students at Colyton Grammar School, Devon.
#bringinghistorytolife #elizabethan #devonhistory #womeninhistory
#bringinghistorytolife #elizabethan #devonhistory #womeninhistory
Thank you Paul!
“Fabulous presentation last night in Altarnun. Really captivating and informative. Brought the era to life. Super. Thank you. This is the second time I have heard this speaker talk. Both times were outstanding!!
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#bringinghistorytolife #tudor
“Fabulous presentation last night in Altarnun. Really captivating and informative. Brought the era to life. Super. Thank you. This is the second time I have heard this speaker talk. Both times were outstanding!!
rosemarygriggs.co.uk/events/5/rev...
#bringinghistorytolife #tudor
February 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Thank you Paul!
“Fabulous presentation last night in Altarnun. Really captivating and informative. Brought the era to life. Super. Thank you. This is the second time I have heard this speaker talk. Both times were outstanding!!
rosemarygriggs.co.uk/events/5/rev...
#bringinghistorytolife #tudor
“Fabulous presentation last night in Altarnun. Really captivating and informative. Brought the era to life. Super. Thank you. This is the second time I have heard this speaker talk. Both times were outstanding!!
rosemarygriggs.co.uk/events/5/rev...
#bringinghistorytolife #tudor
Oh dear! I was a showing off my new linen shift yesterday in Ivybridge, Devon. Does that qualify for #textiletuesday ?
Thanks to Ivybridge Trefoil Group for such a warm welcome, and for the lovely photos.
#bringinghistorytolife #historicalcostume
Thanks to Ivybridge Trefoil Group for such a warm welcome, and for the lovely photos.
#bringinghistorytolife #historicalcostume
June 4, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Oh dear! I was a showing off my new linen shift yesterday in Ivybridge, Devon. Does that qualify for #textiletuesday ?
Thanks to Ivybridge Trefoil Group for such a warm welcome, and for the lovely photos.
#bringinghistorytolife #historicalcostume
Thanks to Ivybridge Trefoil Group for such a warm welcome, and for the lovely photos.
#bringinghistorytolife #historicalcostume
Bessie the serving maid will be returning to St Nicholas Priory, Exeter @nixpriory for Medieval Day this Saturday, 16 March 11am —4pm .
Lots of other fun things happening too! See you there
#medieval #whatsondevon #Exeter #bringinghistorytolife
Lots of other fun things happening too! See you there
#medieval #whatsondevon #Exeter #bringinghistorytolife
March 11, 2024 at 9:33 AM
Bessie the serving maid will be returning to St Nicholas Priory, Exeter @nixpriory for Medieval Day this Saturday, 16 March 11am —4pm .
Lots of other fun things happening too! See you there
#medieval #whatsondevon #Exeter #bringinghistorytolife
Lots of other fun things happening too! See you there
#medieval #whatsondevon #Exeter #bringinghistorytolife
Laundry maids rejoice - a glorious sunny day in October. In the 16th century they’d have spread the linen on the grass or draped over bushes
#historyinterpreter #bringinghistorytolife
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#historyinterpreter #bringinghistorytolife
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October 7, 2023 at 11:07 AM
Laundry maids rejoice - a glorious sunny day in October. In the 16th century they’d have spread the linen on the grass or draped over bushes
#historyinterpreter #bringinghistorytolife
🧺 ☀️🌞😎
#historyinterpreter #bringinghistorytolife
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June 4, 2024 at 4:01 PM
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Busy week coming up! Taking the Lady K to Ivybridge this afternoon, Bessie to North Tawton on Wednesday and Lady K to Cheddar on Thursday— and I still have to finish that gable hood!
#busy
#myweek
#bringinghistorytolife #tudor
#busy
#myweek
#bringinghistorytolife #tudor
June 3, 2024 at 8:04 AM
Busy week coming up! Taking the Lady K to Ivybridge this afternoon, Bessie to North Tawton on Wednesday and Lady K to Cheddar on Thursday— and I still have to finish that gable hood!
#busy
#myweek
#bringinghistorytolife #tudor
#busy
#myweek
#bringinghistorytolife #tudor
Dressing as they did opens a window into past lives.
Great to work with my friend William again meeting a school group at Newton Abbot Museum
Thank you for the lovely photos @NewtAbbMuseum
#bringinghistorytolife #devonmuseums #devon #history
Great to work with my friend William again meeting a school group at Newton Abbot Museum
Thank you for the lovely photos @NewtAbbMuseum
#bringinghistorytolife #devonmuseums #devon #history
October 19, 2023 at 11:20 AM
Dressing as they did opens a window into past lives.
Great to work with my friend William again meeting a school group at Newton Abbot Museum
Thank you for the lovely photos @NewtAbbMuseum
#bringinghistorytolife #devonmuseums #devon #history
Great to work with my friend William again meeting a school group at Newton Abbot Museum
Thank you for the lovely photos @NewtAbbMuseum
#bringinghistorytolife #devonmuseums #devon #history
A new mode of transport for the Lady K? Waiting behind the scenes for her appearance in Crediton, Devon this morning.
Thank you Crediton U3A for giving us such a warm welcome.
#bringinghistorytolife #historytalks #tudor #elizabethan #historicalcostume
Thank you Crediton U3A for giving us such a warm welcome.
#bringinghistorytolife #historytalks #tudor #elizabethan #historicalcostume
April 17, 2024 at 1:58 PM
A new mode of transport for the Lady K? Waiting behind the scenes for her appearance in Crediton, Devon this morning.
Thank you Crediton U3A for giving us such a warm welcome.
#bringinghistorytolife #historytalks #tudor #elizabethan #historicalcostume
Thank you Crediton U3A for giving us such a warm welcome.
#bringinghistorytolife #historytalks #tudor #elizabethan #historicalcostume
I’ve checked out the venue for my appearance in Simonsbath this evening. Looking forward to introducing Katherine and my “Daughters of Devon” books at St Luke’s Church for the Simonsbath Festival.
#bringinghistorytolife #bookevent
#historicalfiction
#bringinghistorytolife #bookevent
#historicalfiction
June 12, 2024 at 3:16 PM
I’ve checked out the venue for my appearance in Simonsbath this evening. Looking forward to introducing Katherine and my “Daughters of Devon” books at St Luke’s Church for the Simonsbath Festival.
#bringinghistorytolife #bookevent
#historicalfiction
#bringinghistorytolife #bookevent
#historicalfiction
In recent history lessons, our Year 7 and 8 students were able to handle authentic historical artefacts from WW1 and WW2. Here they are enthusiastically modelling some of them!
#history #WW1 #WW2 #historyartifacts #bringinghistorytolife #rooksheathschool
#history #WW1 #WW2 #historyartifacts #bringinghistorytolife #rooksheathschool
July 16, 2026 at 6:27 AM
In recent history lessons, our Year 7 and 8 students were able to handle authentic historical artefacts from WW1 and WW2. Here they are enthusiastically modelling some of them!
#history #WW1 #WW2 #historyartifacts #bringinghistorytolife #rooksheathschool
#history #WW1 #WW2 #historyartifacts #bringinghistorytolife #rooksheathschool
A new mode of transport for the Lady K? Waiting behind the scenes for her appearance in Crediton, Devon this morning.
Thank you Crediton U4A for giving us such a warm welcome.
#bringinghistorytolife #historytalks #tudor #elizabethan #historicalcostume
Thank you Crediton U4A for giving us such a warm welcome.
#bringinghistorytolife #historytalks #tudor #elizabethan #historicalcostume
April 17, 2024 at 1:55 PM
A new mode of transport for the Lady K? Waiting behind the scenes for her appearance in Crediton, Devon this morning.
Thank you Crediton U4A for giving us such a warm welcome.
#bringinghistorytolife #historytalks #tudor #elizabethan #historicalcostume
Thank you Crediton U4A for giving us such a warm welcome.
#bringinghistorytolife #historytalks #tudor #elizabethan #historicalcostume
Social history brings our ancestors' stories to life! What’s one historical event or trend that has helped you better understand your family’s past? Share below! ⏳🖊️ #BringingHistoryToLife
February 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Social history brings our ancestors' stories to life! What’s one historical event or trend that has helped you better understand your family’s past? Share below! ⏳🖊️ #BringingHistoryToLife