Helen
@helen60.bsky.social
I lived in Manchester for many years and am now back in my home county of Shropshire. Interests include history/genealogy. Family links to Shropshire, Cheshire, Flintshire, the Wirral, Lincolnshire, East Yorkshire, Gloucestershire and Devon.
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#329, Offa's Dyke, Llangollen, 16/11/2025
Sun and shade a week ago on Offa's Dyke path a little way from the fabulously named World's End.
#photograpy #landscape #wales #llangollen
Sun and shade a week ago on Offa's Dyke path a little way from the fabulously named World's End.
#photograpy #landscape #wales #llangollen
November 25, 2025 at 4:57 PM
#329, Offa's Dyke, Llangollen, 16/11/2025
Sun and shade a week ago on Offa's Dyke path a little way from the fabulously named World's End.
#photograpy #landscape #wales #llangollen
Sun and shade a week ago on Offa's Dyke path a little way from the fabulously named World's End.
#photograpy #landscape #wales #llangollen
My grandad was an Armourer, working on Mustangs and Spitfires. #genealogy
November 25, 2025 at 7:34 AM
My grandad was an Armourer, working on Mustangs and Spitfires. #genealogy
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#327 Ellesmere Point, Shropshire, 19/11/2025.
Late sun and long shadows.
#photography #ellesmere #shropshire #autumn
Late sun and long shadows.
#photography #ellesmere #shropshire #autumn
November 24, 2025 at 6:18 PM
#327 Ellesmere Point, Shropshire, 19/11/2025.
Late sun and long shadows.
#photography #ellesmere #shropshire #autumn
Late sun and long shadows.
#photography #ellesmere #shropshire #autumn
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The same tree, before and after the tree harvest. Oswestry Racecourse.
November 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The same tree, before and after the tree harvest. Oswestry Racecourse.
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Seriously, I could kiss S Clarke, Curate of St Michael's Church Plumpton in 1813 who annotates all his baptism entries with child's birth date, mother's maiden name and parents' place of marriage... #genealogy
November 24, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Seriously, I could kiss S Clarke, Curate of St Michael's Church Plumpton in 1813 who annotates all his baptism entries with child's birth date, mother's maiden name and parents' place of marriage... #genealogy
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1/2 A magical sunset in the Corvedale, seen from Brown Clee. I was standing on the ramparts of Nordy Bank hill fort for this shot, looking out across the misty landscape towards the Brecon Beacons - now known as Bannau Brycheiniog - on the horizon. #Shropshire
November 24, 2025 at 7:25 AM
1/2 A magical sunset in the Corvedale, seen from Brown Clee. I was standing on the ramparts of Nordy Bank hill fort for this shot, looking out across the misty landscape towards the Brecon Beacons - now known as Bannau Brycheiniog - on the horizon. #Shropshire
I got a copy of the Will of my 3x great-grandfather before the price went up from £1.50 to £16 and now I have more questions than answers! What property did he have on Pontesbury Hill and what other hereditaments?! 🤔 He lived at Bomere Farm near Condover for many years. #genealogy #Shropshire
November 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I got a copy of the Will of my 3x great-grandfather before the price went up from £1.50 to £16 and now I have more questions than answers! What property did he have on Pontesbury Hill and what other hereditaments?! 🤔 He lived at Bomere Farm near Condover for many years. #genealogy #Shropshire
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I knew there was a reason.....
Biscuits are an important food, not a luxury..
Biscuits are an important food, not a luxury..
November 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
I knew there was a reason.....
Biscuits are an important food, not a luxury..
Biscuits are an important food, not a luxury..
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The Victorian Society are are asking the public to highlight Victorian & Edwardian buildings in their communities that are at risk of being lost by the 5th January. 👇
BBC News - Search on for West Midlands buildings at risk of being lost - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Search on for West Midlands buildings at risk of being lost - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Search on for West Midlands buildings at risk of being lost
People can nominate sites for the Victorian Society's endangered buildings list until 5 January.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The Victorian Society are are asking the public to highlight Victorian & Edwardian buildings in their communities that are at risk of being lost by the 5th January. 👇
BBC News - Search on for West Midlands buildings at risk of being lost - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Search on for West Midlands buildings at risk of being lost - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Stunning Shroppy does it again. #Shropshire
November 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Stunning Shroppy does it again. #Shropshire
This is one of my favourite old newspaper finds, from 1917. Bruno was saved! Well done Station Officer Atkins! Lena (Caroline) Brophy was my husband's 1st cousin 3x removed. #genealogy #FamilyHistory
November 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
This is one of my favourite old newspaper finds, from 1917. Bruno was saved! Well done Station Officer Atkins! Lena (Caroline) Brophy was my husband's 1st cousin 3x removed. #genealogy #FamilyHistory
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During the summer of 2025 I visited the WW1 battlefields and I made a promise. At every cemetery I visited, I would choose one individual and tell their story. This is the second fulfillment of that promise
#WW1 #Military #Genealogy #MilitaryHistory
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#WW1 #Military #Genealogy #MilitaryHistory
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In the Shadow of the Great War: Remembering William George Curtin
In the summer of 2025, I travelled to the battlefields of the Western Front to pay tribute to three members of my extended family who gave their lives in the First World War. The experience was bot…
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November 22, 2025 at 7:19 AM
During the summer of 2025 I visited the WW1 battlefields and I made a promise. At every cemetery I visited, I would choose one individual and tell their story. This is the second fulfillment of that promise
#WW1 #Military #Genealogy #MilitaryHistory
chiddicksfamilytree.com/2025/11/22/i...
#WW1 #Military #Genealogy #MilitaryHistory
chiddicksfamilytree.com/2025/11/22/i...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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1/2 Which path to take - the #Shropshire Way, the Jack Mytton Way or the Lea Quarry Walk? Or how about the Shrewsbury Ramblers Walk? I’ve spent a lot of time on Wenlock Edge this year and it’s been great to explore a place I didn’t know very well.
November 21, 2025 at 7:55 AM
1/2 Which path to take - the #Shropshire Way, the Jack Mytton Way or the Lea Quarry Walk? Or how about the Shrewsbury Ramblers Walk? I’ve spent a lot of time on Wenlock Edge this year and it’s been great to explore a place I didn’t know very well.
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Natures beauty being helped by man (just for a change)Babbinswood Farm #Shropshire
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Natures beauty being helped by man (just for a change)Babbinswood Farm #Shropshire
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Early Winter morning, Babbinswood Farm #Shropshire
November 21, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Early Winter morning, Babbinswood Farm #Shropshire
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River Perry at Perry Farm Bridge on a crisp cold but beautiful morning. #Shropshire
November 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
River Perry at Perry Farm Bridge on a crisp cold but beautiful morning. #Shropshire
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Fascinating visit to the famous Llwyd Mansion in Oswestry today to see the structural work needed to save the building and learn more about the plans to bring the historic building back into use for the local community.
November 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Fascinating visit to the famous Llwyd Mansion in Oswestry today to see the structural work needed to save the building and learn more about the plans to bring the historic building back into use for the local community.
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Timed the day off work beautifully! Up the Jinlye from All Stretton for a snowy walk.
#Shropshire
#Shropshire
November 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Timed the day off work beautifully! Up the Jinlye from All Stretton for a snowy walk.
#Shropshire
#Shropshire
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Gorgeous out there today in crisp sunshine ☀️ Headed up the Montgomeryshire Canal to Llanymynech via Carreghofa Locks
November 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Gorgeous out there today in crisp sunshine ☀️ Headed up the Montgomeryshire Canal to Llanymynech via Carreghofa Locks
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Another freezing night on a snowy #LongMynd, #ChurchStretton, #Shropshire tonight. #snow #weather #MilkyWay
November 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Another freezing night on a snowy #LongMynd, #ChurchStretton, #Shropshire tonight. #snow #weather #MilkyWay
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Hands up if you think this is one of the best views in Shropshire! I’ve photographed Ludlow from Whitcliffe Common more times than I can remember, and I never get bored. It looks fantastic whatever the season, but the autumn colours this year make it extra special. #Shropshire
November 19, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Hands up if you think this is one of the best views in Shropshire! I’ve photographed Ludlow from Whitcliffe Common more times than I can remember, and I never get bored. It looks fantastic whatever the season, but the autumn colours this year make it extra special. #Shropshire
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November 19, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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#ancestryHour
I wondered if anyone had tangible links to their working class roots.
My husbands g grandad left shipwright union badges and we have a photo of him at work and my grandad had representatives from his union at his funeral. I also have a photo of him at work. #FamilyHistory
I wondered if anyone had tangible links to their working class roots.
My husbands g grandad left shipwright union badges and we have a photo of him at work and my grandad had representatives from his union at his funeral. I also have a photo of him at work. #FamilyHistory
November 18, 2025 at 8:11 PM
#ancestryHour
I wondered if anyone had tangible links to their working class roots.
My husbands g grandad left shipwright union badges and we have a photo of him at work and my grandad had representatives from his union at his funeral. I also have a photo of him at work. #FamilyHistory
I wondered if anyone had tangible links to their working class roots.
My husbands g grandad left shipwright union badges and we have a photo of him at work and my grandad had representatives from his union at his funeral. I also have a photo of him at work. #FamilyHistory
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Winter Sun Montgomery Canal #Shropshire
November 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Winter Sun Montgomery Canal #Shropshire