History Begins at Home

Ignite conversations with your families & friends about the past. Connecting families, creating history. Inspiration, activity, learning. #HistoryBeginsAtHome.

[History Begins at Home @BeginsHistory]

Q. How can you, in just one activity, fulfil four out of the five Ways to Wellbeing, as recommended by @MindCharity?

A. #JustCall a loved one & #HaveAChat using one of our question sheets, available at https://t.co/iR4B83IHtd

#EndLoneliness #Connect #TakeNotice #Learn #Give

[History Begins at Home @BeginsHistory]

A lantern slide of ghostly monks apparently processing through the ruins of Iona Abbey c. 1910, courtesy of @HistEnvScot.

Are there any tales of local hauntings in your area? Could you #JustCall a loved one and ask them?

https://t.co/iR4B83IHtd

#HBAHFolklore #EndLoneliness

[History Begins at Home @BeginsHistory]

A lantern slide of ghostly monks apparently processing through the ruins of Iona Abbey c. 1910, courtesy of @HistEnvScot.

Are there any tales of local hauntings in your area? Could you #JustCall a loved one and ask them?

https://t.co/iR4B83IHtd

#HBAHFolklore #EndLoneliness

[Heritage Eastbourne @EB_Heritage]

Remember, remember the fifth of November
Gunpowder, treason and plot... (and fancy dress, apparently!)

If you're participating in any revelry tonight, be safe!

[Gwent Archives @GwentArchives]

#OnThisDay in 1949, #Cwmbran was designated a New Town. When the Cwmbran Development Corporation met for the first time, they aimed to create “a happy community, living well together and with an understanding and friendship that would enrich the lives of all.”

Ref: D2603.C.3447

[Befriending Networks @befriendingnet]

Befriending doesn't just benefit the service user, it can have a profound impact on the befriender too.

Today's #BefriendingWeek case study from Monifieth Befrienders tells the story of Dennis and Geoff, whose befriending match has been meaningful for everyone involved, including Geoff's family.

Read and listen to the full case study: https://t.co/XkjMDWTpzr

Dennis is 54 and has been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD). He speaks freely about his condition and receives support from various organisations for his own problems. He has experienced how helpful this could be and decided to become a befriender with Monifieth Befrienders.

Dennis was matched with Geoff, who is 72 years old and living with dementia. Over time, Dennis has experienced changes as a result:

"My self-worth has increased and my self-esteem is high since I have been befriending Geoff. I now feel confident and healed inside.”

The match has had a huge impact on Geoff and his family too. Geoff’s wife Mary is grateful to Monifieth Befrienders:

“Geoff is more relaxed after being with Dennis, he has a smile on his face and he is wanting to tell me what they have done together… Geoff is disappointed if illness or another appointment interferes with the weekly meetings”

A year ago, Mary seemed to do everything for Geoff, like zipping up his jacket, but now Geoff is coping and becoming more independent. When Geoff says, “I cannot do this”, Dennis says, “Try it.”

Have you had a good experience as a volunteer befriender? Share your story by tagging us or using #BefriendingWeek.

[Buxton Museum @BuxtonMuseum]

#Museum30✨

This stained glass fire screen captures a scene from Tennyson's "Idylls of the King".👑

Here, Fair Elaine holds Launcelot's shield and speaks to her brothers.🛡️ When lit from behind, the #Glow is gentle and comforting.🔥

🔨🧩William George Ostrehan (1868-1903).

[Derbyshire Record Office @DerbyshireDRO]

Our #ArchiveOfTheWeek is D8529/1/3, a scrapbook containing newspaper cuttings, poems, postcards and drawings by wounded #FirstWorldWar soldiers, as well as photographs of British and Belgian soldiers being treated at the Devonshire Hospital in Buxton.

#EYARemembrance

[The Living Memory Association @ThelmaScotland]

Our Wee Museum on the first floor of @Ocean_Terminal #leith is packed with hundreds of great objects from the past which you can pick up and look at. Do any of these bring back memories? Open 7 days and totally free, come & see us soon!

[History Begins at Home @BeginsHistory]

New theme alert! Join us throughout November as we prompt memories and conversations related to local tales, superstitions, folk remedies and more with #HBAHFolkore.

Who could you #JustCall?

https://t.co/iR4B83IHtd

#EndLoneliness

[History Begins at Home @BeginsHistory]

New theme alert! Join us throughout November as we prompt memories and conversations related to local tales, superstitions, folk remedies and more with #HBAHFolkore.

Who could you #JustCall?

https://t.co/iR4B83JfiL

#EndLoneliness @explorearchives @ScotsArchives @ARAUK_IE

[History Begins at Home @BeginsHistory]

Readers beside a mobile library van at Tysoe, Warwickshire, in 1950, courtesy of
@WarwickshireCRO.

Do you have fond memories of using your local library? Why not #JustCall a loved one and ask them?

https://t.co/iR4B83JfiL

#EndLoneliness #HBAHAllAboutThatPlace

[History Begins at Home @BeginsHistory]

Readers beside a mobile library van at Tysoe, Warwickshire, in 1950, courtesy of
@WarwickshireCRO.

Do you have fond memories of using your local library? Why not #JustCall a loved one and ask them?

https://t.co/iR4B83IHtd

#EndLoneliness #HBAHAllAboutThatPlace

[History Begins at Home @BeginsHistory]

Check out our new #HBAHAllAboutThatPlace question sheet!

Now available at https://t.co/iR4B83IHtd, along with other free resources to help inspire, capture and keep intergenerational conversations.

#EndLoneliness #JustCall #AllAboutThatPlace

[History Begins at Home @BeginsHistory]

Market Street, North Walsham, Norfolk, c. 1900, courtesy of the North Walsham and District Community Archive Group.

How has your town centre changed over the years? Is there someone you could #JustCall to reminisce?

https://t.co/iR4B83IHtd

#EndLoneliness #HBAHAllAboutThatPlace

[History Begins at Home @BeginsHistory]

Market Street, North Walsham, Norfolk, c. 1900, courtesy of the North Walsham and District Community Archive Group.

How has your town centre changed over the years? Is there someone you could #JustCall to reminisce?

https://t.co/iR4B83JfiL

#EndLoneliness #HBAHAllAboutThatPlace

[History Begins at Home @BeginsHistory]

Get a conversation started with the help of our new #HBAHAllAboutThatPlace question sheet!

Find it at https://t.co/iR4B83IHtd, along with other free resources to help inspire, capture and keep intergenerational conversations.

#EndLoneliness #JustCall

[History Begins at Home @BeginsHistory]

Stay connected with loved ones with the help of our new #HBAHAllAboutThatPlace question sheet!

Find it at https://t.co/iR4B83JfiL, along with other free resources to help inspire, capture and keep intergenerational conversations.

#EndLoneliness #JustCall

[History Begins at Home @BeginsHistory]

Our new #HBAHAllAboutThatPlace question sheet is now available!

Find it at https://t.co/iR4B83IHtd, along with other free resources to inspire, capture and keep intergenerational conversations.

#EndLoneliness #JustCall

[History Begins at Home @BeginsHistory]

Check out our new #HBAHAllAboutThatPlace question sheet!

Now available at https://t.co/iR4B83IHtd, along with other free resources to help inspire, capture and keep intergenerational conversations.

#EndLoneliness #JustCall #AllAboutThatPlace

[Manchester Poetry Library @McrPoetryLib]

Join us next Tuesday for the opening of our new Autistic Landscapes exhibition 🎉

Expect readings, a drinks reception
& a chance to hear about the exhibition which features the work of an autistic writing group which gathered at @McrPoetryLib 📖

🔗https://t.co/9apPp7wKCo