Margaret

Bibliophile. Yorkshire to the core. Obsessed by family history research. Always learning. Obedient servant to two cats (only one now 😥)

[Margaret @CleoB4]

I love this 😍

[typepunchmatrix @typepunchmatrix]

So we heard you like peep shows 👀 This gorgeous glimpse into Les Jardin des Tuileries in the 1830s is a vibrant example of a peepshow book – an accordion-shaped book that creates a sense of depth.

[Margaret @CleoB4]

Just spotted ‘The Longest Day’ on Channel4.
Historical accuracy or not, this film has a special place in our family. My boys watched it repeatedly, they were word perfect. We took them to Normandy, the landing beaches, St Mère Eglise etc, etc. We re-enacted scenes.
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[Margaret @CleoB4]

@Taff_Gillingham No Army Museum (there is a small railway museum and local links to Rev W Awdry. I met him, twice) but there is a steam train at the bottom of my garden.
I should visit the Guards Museum. Gt Uncle Arthur was 2nd Btn Coldstream Guards, lost 30.11.1917.

[Margaret @CleoB4]

@GylesB1 I know the feeling, done that too many times. That is one reason why I said a resounding no to having another cat. Then my son came home with two kittens!!
When I was younger we had a deaf, white cat. We couldn’t shout for her, I used dancing torchlight for her to catch.

[The Press @yorkpress]

Bestselling author meets with book club - on York-bound train https://t.co/KoukijJ8WL

[Catherine Curzon @MadameGilflurt]

We're raising a glass to the #Frockingfabulous #Balmain with “Antonia”, of 1954. Via Palais Galliera. #Fashionhistory

[Margaret @CleoB4]

@MadameGilflurt I do love this one 🥰

[Margaret @CleoB4]

@fugitiveink I must make a note.

[Catherine Curzon @MadameGilflurt]

A #frockingfabulous 1960’s trio by #Balmain! #fashionhistory via the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles.

[Margaret @CleoB4]

@todbooklady @GenealogyBeech Exactly. That’s why I only pop in here from time to time. Bluesky is my go-to now. I won’t be going anywhere else.

[Margaret @CleoB4]

@todbooklady @GenealogyBeech I find most of my favourites over on Bluesky now, and enjoy being over there. I only pop in here from time to time to catch up with those who are still only here.
I hung on when the exodus began to other sites & finally settled on Bluesky. Works for me, not going anywhere else.

[Margaret @CleoB4]

A Facebook memory this morning from 2014. The Midlands contingent!
@bbcburnsy @jameshoggarth @HullCity
They were Ian’s dogs @AndyMedcalf (he’d be happy !)

[peaklass @peaklass1]

Is it even a country lane if it doesn't have grass growing in the middle, a barn halfway along and hedges full of blackbirds? I could walk for miles on the lanes at this time of year (and frequently do), just ambling and listening and breathing in the calm, still evening air as the sun sets. Please, May, take your sweet time, don't rush by.

📍 Peak District, England

[Margaret @CleoB4]

Wish I was there today to see this again.

[Visit Bruges @Visit_Bruges]

Today, starting at 14h30 at the Dijver, the Procession of the Holy Blood will pass through the streets of Bruges. 🩸

Visit our website for:
🔗 All practical info: https://t.co/unc4KB7JEq
🔗 Accessibility city centre: https://t.co/qRbBWmIkzK

[The Press @yorkpress]

Much-loved York department store is a finalist in city award https://t.co/ENfEj5MvAO

[Margaret @CleoB4]

@LeandadeLisle I have just bagged (again) a pair of my mother’s shoes from the 1960s. I remember her wearing them and cannot part with them although just the wrong size for me. I was telling my granddaughter a few minutes ago that they are her inheritance!
Mum would have been 102 now.

[Margaret @CleoB4]

@Thorley_forDad @stockotrader Ah, Elvington. I remember when that was just starting. We lived in the next village. There used to be a succession of RAF training aircraft practising touch-and-go landings.

[Margaret @CleoB4]

I only visit here from time to time to check what’s happening and what I don’t catch elsewhere.
In the past few days I have commented on a few posts and now I am getting repeated bot followers. Aaargh!
I wonder what will happen after this post.

[Margaret @CleoB4]

@QMGS191418 @TrenchTrotter Reminds me (probably because of the kilt) of an unknown in my Museum of Family Stuff. Came from a Gt Aunt and on the back is written ‘to Harry from Harry.’ Did Harry send it to himself? To a friend or relative also called Harry? Is it even Harry? No family link found.

[Margaret @CleoB4]

@NathenAmin Fabulous and what a superb location. I recognise some of those castles