Deborah Lister, history researcher and archivist

Always delving to discover new Devon history. Over 25 years of expertise and knowledge in Devon's archives. Owns DW Research and Archive Services.

[Deborah Lister, history researcher and archivist @DebDelving]

How good to see some sunshine🌞I took advantage and had a break from my computer - came across some early daffodils. Spring around the corner! Very busy at DW currently - early wills being transcribed, talk to prepare, and exciting projects in the pipeline. 2026 is looking good.

[Deborah Lister, history researcher and archivist @DebDelving]

Phew! That's one big old transcription project finished. Fascinating. Time to put my feet up with a well-deserved cuppa 😃

[Deborah Lister, history researcher and archivist @DebDelving]

Just enjoying a cheeky hot chocolate before a morning's research 😋

[HE Archive @HE_Archive]

Today's image from the Historic England Archive marks the anniversary of the founding of the Bank of England #OnThisDay in 1694. Our Archive photo shows the portico to the Threadneedle Street front in 1935.

See more #BankOfEngland Archive records👇
https://t.co/WfpnkI70Rn

[James Wright @jpwarchaeology]

This is it. The Final Show of the Historic Building Mythbusting book tour. 110 dates over 14 months come to a close next week, Wed 30 July, at Cliffe Castle, Keighley, West Yorkshire. Who is with me for the party!?

£FREE Tickets available here:
https://t.co/WDQDPCFNdk

[Deborah Lister, history researcher and archivist @DebDelving]

Busy on a big transcription project for overseas clients. This copy letter is a good example of a Victorian using 200+ words to put his point across, where 40 would have sufficed 🙄😄. I bet the reader gave up half way through!

[Deborah Lister, history researcher and archivist @DebDelving]

Just transcribing some fascinating accounts for an overseas university. This made me chuckle - building a men's 'necessary House.' 😉😄

[HE Archive @HE_Archive]

Do you recognise this intricately decorated church font?

This is one of many photos just added to our Flickr group, Where's That Place? The locations and photographer of the R F Warner Collection are unknown. Can you help?

See more here 👇
https://t.co/fN8Rn9RLD8

[National Maritime Museum Cornwall @TheNMMC]

🌊 CAREER OPPORTUNITY 📣Family Engagement Assistant - work placement @TheNMMC
📅18hrs/week, Perfect for early career starters interested in museums/education! Apply by 4 July 9am #Cornwall #Jobs #CornwallJobs #MuseumJobs https://t.co/bUr1FUtR3w

[Deborah Lister, history researcher and archivist @DebDelving]

Although based in Devon, I can undertake many aspects of family history for you in areas all over England and Wales. Check out my websitehttps://www.dwresearchservices.co.uk/ or email me at [email protected].

[Deborah Lister, history researcher and archivist @DebDelving]

Some excellent house history discoveries were made last week among the many valuation records at The Box (Plymouth Archives). Unfortunately one of the associated maps hasn't survived which really would have proved one theory #preserveourarchives

[Deborah Lister, history researcher and archivist @DebDelving]

I'm halfway through this incredible book about Dartmoor Prison and its prisoners (do read it!). In the acknowledgements, the author writes that 'Librarians and archivists absolutely rock'. Thanks Nicholas and I couldn't agree more 😃.

[AlmshouseAssociation @AlmshouseAssoc]

An Apostolic Institution: 800 years of St Ethelbert’s Almshouses will be on display in the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library from Monday 14 April until Saturday 27 September between 10am and 5pm, Monday – Saturday. https://t.co/Pb3FCev4nv

[Victorian Web @VictorianWeb]

Just an ordinary, fairly modern building...? No, Oriel Chambers, 14-16 Water Street, Liverpool, by Peter Ellis (1805-1884). 1864, opened in 1865, "the first building in the world to make extensive use of glazed curtain wall construction" https://t.co/bwCFMIrlVj #architecture

[Douglas @DevonChurchLand]

Exeter St Pancras, in the middle of a 1980s shopping centre

[On This Day RN @OnthisdayRN]

#OnThisDay 1921 the Admiralty increased the allowance for milk for ships cats from 1 Shilling to 1 Shilling & Sixpence per week.

@RoyalNavy

[Parliament Archives @UKParlArchives]

After the monarchy was restored in 1660, Charles II enacted the 1662 Act of Uniformity. This Act established the order of prayers, rites, and ceremonies in the Book of Common Prayer for the Church of England. #TowerTreasures

[Deborah Lister, history researcher and archivist @DebDelving]

I love the little details that can be spotted when out walking. It is on the back of Court Farm in central Plymstock. The 'B' no doubt is reference to the Duke of Bedford who owned much of Plymstock until 1911 when most of his Plymstock estates were sold off including Court Farm.

[Deborah Lister, history researcher and archivist @DebDelving]

@findmypast Glasses, pencil, and a big dose of patience 😉

[Deborah Lister, history researcher and archivist @DebDelving]

Monday building quiz. What and where is this in Plymouth? I know, but do you? 😃