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House Historian @househistorian.bsky.social · 18h

A fantastic house in today’s #househistory feature in Bricks & Mortar in The Times! A Victorian house in Essex which was a school for almost 40 years! 😀 #househistories #Essex

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House Historian @househistorian.bsky.social · 7d

Today’s #househistory feature in The Times is a lovely house in Morecambe - formerly home to nine times mayor, plus two local doctors, and a member of the Baxter family, famous for their potted shrimp!! #househistories #history #morecambebay

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House Historian @househistorian.bsky.social · 14d

Today’s #househistory feature in The Times! A lovely old farm house in Dorset! 😀 #househistories #history #Dorset

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Meg @roaringmeg.bsky.social · 16d

#GhostSigns Brailes #Warwickshire

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Carve Her Name @carvehername.bsky.social · 16d

#OnThisDay, 25 Sept 1942, Lise de Baissac and Andrée Borrel parachute into occupied France to become Special Operations Executive agents. They are the first women to parachute in.

#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #WorldWar2 🗃️
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collage showing Andree Borel and Lise de Baissac in their uniforms, captioned with their names and role. Both are white women: Andree has dark hair whilst Lise is fair.

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Paintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 22d

'The Embankment' by George Hyde Pownall (1876-1932)

(Private collection)

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glastomichelle.bsky.social @glastomichelle.bsky.social · 18d

It was good to be back on Glastonbury Tor this morning for sunrise. I was away for a few days and then missed equinox yesterday due to a recurring health issue. I can't remember missing a solstice or equinox for years but I really couldn't manage it. Happy Autumn everyone. 😊💗

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John Constable RA @johnconstablera.bsky.social · Aug 13

Evening at Argenteuil by Claude Monet 1876
Oil on Canvas
(Private Collection)

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Paintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 21d

'Flask Walk, Autumn Afternoon' (2020) by Alan Lancaster
alanlancaster.co.uk

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House Historian @househistorian.bsky.social · 21d

Today’s #househistory feature in The Times is a fantastic example of many houses across the country that has been occupied by working people for many years but was a vital part of village life for centuries! #househistories #Hampshire

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House Historian @househistorian.bsky.social · 21d

Today’s #househistory feature in The Times is a fantastic example of many houses across the country that has been occupied by working people for many years but was a vital part of village life for centuries! #househistories #Hampshire

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Yorkshire Vernacular Buildings Study Group @yvbsg.bsky.social · 23d

#AdoorableThursday Doorway in the range of farm buildings at Birthwaite Hall, near Barnsley.

Doorway with decorative stone doorhead comprising two protruding cones.

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Paintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 26d

Good morning!
This week's theme is Autumn 🍁
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'Towards Chelsea Bridge' by Jonathan Stewardson
jonathanstewardson.com

👤: @jonathanstewardson.bsky.social

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House Historian @househistorian.bsky.social · 22d

Thanks...although sadly no reference to Montagu Archdeacon. The house I'm researching was owned by generations of one family for over 100 years 😊

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House Historian @househistorian.bsky.social · 23d

Having fun writing the history of the house in Fitzroy Square (and avoiding all news!) 😊 #househistories #househistory #London #history

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House Historian @househistorian.bsky.social · 23d

Having fun writing the history of the house in Fitzroy Square (and avoiding all news!) 😊 #househistories #househistory #London #history

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Paintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 25d

'October in Bedford Square' by George ER Salter (active c.1956–1959)

(Camden Local Studies and Archives Centre)

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Richard Morris @ahistoryinart.bsky.social · 23d

Charles Ginner's work was painted from one of the windows of his sister's house at Boscastle in Cornwall in the late summer of 1928. Views from windows were a distinctive theme in his personal artistic vocabulary.

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House Historian @househistorian.bsky.social · 28d

Still knee-deep in work plus I am still researching the weekly #househistory feature in The Times 😀 Here’s today’s - a beautiful house in Brentford home to a footballer, an architect, and an artist…amongst others! 😊 #househistories

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · Aug 30

Thinking about volunteering in archaeology or heritage?

We’ve just launched our brand new Volunteering page, bringing together placements, digs, and volunteering roles in heritage from across the UK. And the best part? Search by region to find opportunities near you! 👉

Volunteering

We keep you up to date with what is happening in British archaeology, whether you are looking to participate in a dig or volunteer.

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The Victorian Society @thevicsoc.bsky.social · 29d

We are part of this year’s Open House Festival in London. The Vic Soc are based in Bedford Park, Chiswick. Our building is Grade II, 1880 and designed by E. J. May. Just drop-in between 11.00 am and 5.00 pm on Sat 13th September. Read more bit.ly/3UDOCf9

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John Constable RA @johnconstablera.bsky.social · Jul 20

Good Day!
Christina’s World by Andrew Wyeth 1948
Egg temperaon gessoed panel
(Museum of Modern Art, New York)

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Paintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 28d

'The New Camden' (1976) by Jennifer Elizabeth Brown

(London Borough of Camden, Town Hall Extension)

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Paintings of London @paintingsoflondon.bsky.social · 28d

'My Back Garden', St John's Wood by Sir George Clausen

(Tate)

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House Historian @househistorian.bsky.social · 28d

Still knee-deep in work plus I am still researching the weekly #househistory feature in The Times 😀 Here’s today’s - a beautiful house in Brentford home to a footballer, an architect, and an artist…amongst others! 😊 #househistories

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