Debrett Ancestry

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The deaf blacksmith who married in 1576 - and the history of sign as a legal language.

#SignLanguage #History

https://t.co/fncCWZOV0s

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Free #Art exhibition in #Winchester featuring work by local artists.

Open, 20 and 21 March, 10am - 5pm at St Paul's Church, St Paul's Hill, Winchester.

Exhibitors come from all walks of life and all age groups.

#exhibitions #artists #pottery #paintings #poetry

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#OTD in 1066, #WilliamtheConqueror is crowned king of England, at Westminster Abbey, London.👑 Read on: https://t.co/n6T3OKwDTg #OnThisDay

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

With very best wishes for the future to everyone.

#MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

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Jane Austen was born #OTD in 1775, and baptised the following day at Steventon.

Best known for six books: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey and Persuasion.

#JaneAusten #Birthday #250Years #Genealogy

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An interesting entry in the #ParishRegister of Silchester:
'Jan 3 1808, John Dicker, his death was occasioned by the going off of a Gun, the Muzzle of which he held towards himself, whilst his brother in changing its flint accidentally discharged it.'
#FamilyHistory #Fraticide

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Give the gift that’s a unique record of your family and their history. Something everyone can read, enjoy and treasure forever.
Or you could fall back on something that will be laughed at on #Christmas morning and in the bin by New Year.
#GiftCard #PresentGiving #ChristmasPresent

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In the 8th century, the Pope moved the All Hallows feast day from the 13th May to the 1st November, which made the night before, All Hallows Eve or Hallowe’en.
To learn more about the traditions associated with Halloween, see our Instagram post.

#Halloween #Samhain #Bonfire

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Surnames are fascinating and we love finding interesting or unusual names during our research.

This week we are featuring Halloween-style names to celebrate the season.

#InterestingNames #Genealogy #Surnames #Ancestry #Halloween #Research

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Surnames are fascinating and we love finding interesting or unusual names during our research.

This week we are featuring Halloween-style names to celebrate the season.

#InterestingNames #Genealogy #Surnames #Ancestry #Halloween #Research

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Surnames are fascinating and we love finding interesting or unusual names during our research.

This week we are featuring Halloween-style names to celebrate the season.

#InterestingNames #Genealogy #Surnames #Ancestry #Halloween #Research

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Surnames are fascinating and we love finding interesting or unusual names during our research.

This week we are featuring Halloween-style names to celebrate the season.

#InterestingNames #Genealogy #Surnames #Ancestry #Halloween #Research

[History Of Parliament @HistParl]

On 28 October, Dr Mari Takayanagi will be speaking at the next IHR Parliaments, Politics & People Seminar, where she will be presenting on 'The Speakers and the Suffragettes'.

Find out more about the paper and how to attend below:
https://t.co/SUJwiLxJxN

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Peter Graves, 8th Baron Grave. Born #OTD in 1911, son of Henry, 7th Baron Graves.

Actor and close friend of Ivor Novello.

Married the soprano Vanessa Lee in 1960. Died 1994 without issue when the title passed to his cousin.

#Genealogy #PottedHistory #Theatre #Titles #Peerage

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

There’s no ‘right’ way to wear a poppy - we just ask you wear it with pride.

From risking their lives in war zones to supporting during humanitarian disasters, we owe those who serve in the Armed Forces our gratitude. (1/2)

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#LillieLangtry was born #OTD in 1853.
She was given the name Emilie Charlotte by her parents William and Emelie le Breton.
She married twice; was a friend to royalty and famous names of the day.
She died in 1929 and was buried in Jersey.
#PottedHistory #Ancestry #Titles #Theatre

[The OED @OED]

How did English become the language we know today?
Explore its rich and complex history in a free webinar hosted by the Oxford English Dictionary, with guest speakers from UCL.

🗓️ Thursday, October 23

🔗 Sign up here: https://t.co/NWgaofiZHH

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Daffodil Margaret Fisher was born 23 September 1892, the daughter of Lemay and Helen Fisher of Lincolnshire.
Head of Cleethorpes Girls’ Secondary School for 22 years, she volunteered with St John’s Ambulance during the war.

#Genealogy #Ancestry #FamilyHistory #CelebrateWomen

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Do you have a family member or friend getting married next year?
Instead of buying something from the registry, get them a gift that will last forever and have real meaning to them and their families.
#Pedigree #Weddings #WeddingGift #FamilyHistory

[War Memorials Trust @WarMemorials]

The next deadline for grant applications is 31st October 2025 - the end of this month! Find out more about grants for the repair and conservation of war memorials at https://t.co/0gLQ83b31J. #ThankYou @HistoricEngland, @HistEnviScot and all our donors for making these possible