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First female and last editor of The Big Red Book and former keeper of the records at Debrett’s Peerage.

[Debrett Ancestry @DebrettAncestry]

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Contact us for a free assessment, now.

#Ancestry #FamilyHistory #Pedigrees #FamilyTree #Genealogy #Research

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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

[Debrett Ancestry @DebrettAncestry]

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

[Debrett Ancestry @DebrettAncestry]

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

[Debrett Ancestry @DebrettAncestry]

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

[Debrett Ancestry @DebrettAncestry]

#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

[Debrett Ancestry @DebrettAncestry]

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

[Debrett Ancestry @DebrettAncestry]

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

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We're now on Instagram @debrettancestry so please come on over and have a look. You will find snippets of info on occupations, genealogical terms, on this day and our services.

#ancestry #familyhistory #genealogy

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Ask us for a free assessment and let us see if we can break through your brick wall.

#Ancestry #FamilyHistory #Genealogy

[Debrett's @Debretts]

The King's birthday honours list has been published, with some familiar names and some less familiar.

How should you now address them? We're here to help guide you through the world of titles and honours
#KIngsBirthdayHonours #HonoursList #Debretts

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

🎖️🇬🇧 Ever wondered what Trooping the Colour is all about? From military precision to royal pageantry, here's a quick explainer on one of The Royal Family’s many traditions.

Keep an 👀 for coverage of the parade on our channels tomorrow.

[Debrett's @Debretts]

British polite-ism #2
“Sounds fun, I’ll let you know”

Means “I’m not coming” but also carries a distinct whiff of “and please leave me alone”.

Read more in our latest blog (link ⤵️)

#British #polite #passiveagressive #debrettsblog

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British polite-ism #5
"With all due respect"

A great weapon used in arguments, which means “You’re completely wrong” and implies “I’m now going to tell you why.” This phrase is often wielded when respect for each other’s view is in short supply.

Read more in our blog (link ⤵️)

[WendyBosberryScott @WBosberryScott]

With the King in #Canada, did you know that there is a Canadian hereditary peerage extant today? Granted by Louis XIV in 1700, while Quebec was still French, and recognised by Queen Victoria in 1880 #Peerage https://t.co/RCburVi4yB

[WendyBosberryScott @WBosberryScott]

Interesting insight into how the titles of new Life Peers are decided. Worth a listen: https://t.co/I2dsEib3en #Peerage #Titles

[Debrett's @Debretts]

Our essential handbook, Debrett's Guide for the Modern Gentleman, comes out TOMORROW! Place your order today via our website to take advantage of a £5 pre-release discount.
#debrettsmoderngent #gentleman #manners #guideforthemoderngentleman #modernmanners #discount

[Debrett's @Debretts]

#etiquettetip White tie: nowadays it is not necessary to wear a top hat. Many see it as a pointless exercise as it is only worn en route to the event, and therefore goes unnoticed.
#GuidefortheModernGentleman #DebrettsModernGent #gentleman #whitetie #dresscodes

[Debrett's @Debretts]

Hot off the press! Advance copies of Debrett's Guide for the Modern Gentleman, updated and revised for a new era, have arrived in the office!

Pre-Order now from our website (link ⤵️) and enjoy a £5 discount.

#guideforthemoderngentleman #debrettsmoderngent #gentleman

[Debrett's @Debretts]

When people visit, resist the temptation to give them a full house tour. If your guests like what they see, they will compliment you – there’s no need to belabour the point.

#guideforthemoderngentleman #athome #debrettsmoderngent #gentleman #preordernow