Andrea Povey
@richard1483.bsky.social
I am Cornish. I enjoy history, especially the medieval period and anything related to Richard III
Family and Local history. Lincolnshire, Cornwall and Yorkshire.
Family and Local history. Lincolnshire, Cornwall and Yorkshire.
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#OTD 1536, Thomas Boleyn wrote to Cromwell from Penshurst Place. This is notable as it is the only time after Anne and George's executions that Thomas wrote a letter not from Hever or London. Perhaps he and Elizabeth moved from Hever ahead of their first Christmas without Anne and George.
December 10, 2025 at 8:55 AM
#OTD 1536, Thomas Boleyn wrote to Cromwell from Penshurst Place. This is notable as it is the only time after Anne and George's executions that Thomas wrote a letter not from Hever or London. Perhaps he and Elizabeth moved from Hever ahead of their first Christmas without Anne and George.
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Really proud of this. The complete story of Che Guevara: from wannabe Jack Kerouac drifter, to freedom fighter, to executioner, to secretary of state, to doomed guerrilla. An immense, complicated, fascinating life.
December 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Really proud of this. The complete story of Che Guevara: from wannabe Jack Kerouac drifter, to freedom fighter, to executioner, to secretary of state, to doomed guerrilla. An immense, complicated, fascinating life.
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Grade 2* listed Paignton Picture House, Devon which dates from 1914 & associated with Agatha Christie awarded £675,000 by Historic England to carry out works to stabilise the building & restore architectural features. 👇
BBC News Historic picture house awarded £675k grant
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BBC News Historic picture house awarded £675k grant
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Paignton Picture House awarded £675k grant by Historic England
Historic England gives a grant to the Paignton Picture House to help pay for development works.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Grade 2* listed Paignton Picture House, Devon which dates from 1914 & associated with Agatha Christie awarded £675,000 by Historic England to carry out works to stabilise the building & restore architectural features. 👇
BBC News Historic picture house awarded £675k grant
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News Historic picture house awarded £675k grant
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Linguists start compiling first ever complete dictionary of ancient Celtic
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Linguists start compiling first ever complete dictionary of ancient Celtic
More than 1,000 words used as far back as 325BC to be collected for insight into past linguistic landscape
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December 8, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Linguists start compiling first ever complete dictionary of ancient Celtic
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
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Offline, I've been asked why the Dark Ages isn't an appropriate term for the Early Medieval period. Bottom line, you'd be hard pressed to make something as stunning as the Alfred Jewel if you couldn't see what you were doing. End of. www.ashmolean.org/alfred-jewel
ALFRED JEWEL
The Alfred Jewel is a masterpiece of goldsmith's work formed around a tear-shaped slice of rock crystal. Its inscription: AELFRED MEC HEHT GEWYRCAN – 'Alfred ordered me to be made’ – connects the jewe...
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November 30, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Offline, I've been asked why the Dark Ages isn't an appropriate term for the Early Medieval period. Bottom line, you'd be hard pressed to make something as stunning as the Alfred Jewel if you couldn't see what you were doing. End of. www.ashmolean.org/alfred-jewel
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'I wrote this story for you, but when I began it I had not realized that girls grow quicker than books. As a result you are already too old for fairy tales...'
The Dedication to 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' by Clive Staples Lewis, born #OTD 29 November 1898.
The Dedication to 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' by Clive Staples Lewis, born #OTD 29 November 1898.
November 29, 2025 at 7:19 AM
'I wrote this story for you, but when I began it I had not realized that girls grow quicker than books. As a result you are already too old for fairy tales...'
The Dedication to 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' by Clive Staples Lewis, born #OTD 29 November 1898.
The Dedication to 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' by Clive Staples Lewis, born #OTD 29 November 1898.
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One of the gems of Leeds is most certainly Temple Newsam and one of its most famous residents was Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley who was born at the house in December 1545. His mother was Lady Margaret Douglas, the daughter of Archibald Douglas, sixth Earl of Angus, and Margaret
November 28, 2025 at 1:32 AM
One of the gems of Leeds is most certainly Temple Newsam and one of its most famous residents was Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley who was born at the house in December 1545. His mother was Lady Margaret Douglas, the daughter of Archibald Douglas, sixth Earl of Angus, and Margaret
Freezing temperatures? Tick. Snow? Tick. Nights drawing in? Tick. Must be winter right? Well not so hasty.
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When does winter start?
Are you wondering when winter officially begins? BBC Weather's Stav Danaos can fill you in.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Freezing temperatures? Tick. Snow? Tick. Nights drawing in? Tick. Must be winter right? Well not so hasty.
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...
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A fifth woodland is to be created in Lincolnshire, Forestry England has said. The 252 acre woodland near the village of Hagworthingham will join four others at Cadney, North Carlton, Newball and Mickleholme.
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Wood to be created near Hawgorthingham on edge of Lincolnshire Wolds
The new woodland near the village of Hagworthingham joins four others announced by Forestry England.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:50 AM
A fifth woodland is to be created in Lincolnshire, Forestry England has said. The 252 acre woodland near the village of Hagworthingham will join four others at Cadney, North Carlton, Newball and Mickleholme.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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#OnThisDay 1272 Edward I became king of England. (Although he wouldn't know this for several weeks, because he was in Sicily at the time). He was the first king since 1066 whose reign did not commence with his coronation. bit.ly/2rcGnME
November 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
#OnThisDay 1272 Edward I became king of England. (Although he wouldn't know this for several weeks, because he was in Sicily at the time). He was the first king since 1066 whose reign did not commence with his coronation. bit.ly/2rcGnME
Jed Mercurio’s police drama Line of Dutyis getting a comeback – which gives it the chance to be TV’s greatest cop show once more.
Here’s what it needs to do.
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Here’s what it needs to do.
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From shocking deaths to more wee donkeys: what we want from the return of Line of Duty
Jed Mercurio’s police drama is getting a comeback – which gives it the chance to be TV’s greatest cop show once more. Here’s what it needs to do
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November 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Jed Mercurio’s police drama Line of Dutyis getting a comeback – which gives it the chance to be TV’s greatest cop show once more.
Here’s what it needs to do.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Here’s what it needs to do.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Five thousand trees and planting packs to create about 16,000ft (5,000m) of hedgerow are being given away in Lincolnshire.
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Tree and hedgerow giveaway in Lincolnshire to benefit wildlife
The plants are on offer as part of Tree Week which runs from 22 November.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Five thousand trees and planting packs to create about 16,000ft (5,000m) of hedgerow are being given away in Lincolnshire.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Good grief, my unassuming little piece about mead has been picked up by The Independent (www.independent.co.uk/life-style/f...) and The Times (www.thetimes.com/uk/history/a...), which is gratifying.
Did the Vikings really drink mead? The truth may surprise you
Modern hipsters embrace the honey drink, but history tells a different story
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November 18, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Good grief, my unassuming little piece about mead has been picked up by The Independent (www.independent.co.uk/life-style/f...) and The Times (www.thetimes.com/uk/history/a...), which is gratifying.
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The area around Howden and Selby is remarkably rich in its history and heritage but is often overlooked. That includes Wressle Castle which was constructed in the 14th century for Sir Thomas Percy, Earl of Worcester, who was executed in July 1403 after taking part in a
November 17, 2025 at 7:03 AM
The area around Howden and Selby is remarkably rich in its history and heritage but is often overlooked. That includes Wressle Castle which was constructed in the 14th century for Sir Thomas Percy, Earl of Worcester, who was executed in July 1403 after taking part in a
An ancient box tomb, thought to be built in the 1700s, has collapsed in a church cemetery, exposing a large underground crypt.
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Somerset church tomb collapse exposes 1700s stone crypt
The church says it is currently unclear whether the collapse has damaged any surrounding graves.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:42 PM
An ancient box tomb, thought to be built in the 1700s, has collapsed in a church cemetery, exposing a large underground crypt.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Today is also the feast of St Hugh of Lincoln, 12th Century bishop, transferred from yesterday because it was Sunday. He appears with the wild swan which was his friend and protector on Ninian Comper's 1912 reredos at Great Ryburgh, Norfolk. On the left, St George is less friendly to a dragon.
November 17, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Today is also the feast of St Hugh of Lincoln, 12th Century bishop, transferred from yesterday because it was Sunday. He appears with the wild swan which was his friend and protector on Ninian Comper's 1912 reredos at Great Ryburgh, Norfolk. On the left, St George is less friendly to a dragon.
Lincoln Castle named one of the best visitor attractions in the country.
The castle received Visit England's Gold Award, receiving praise for its "thought-provoking historic displays" and the "enthusiasm and commitment" of staff.
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The castle received Visit England's Gold Award, receiving praise for its "thought-provoking historic displays" and the "enthusiasm and commitment" of staff.
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Lincoln Castle wins England tourist board's gold award
Visit England praises the visitor experience at Lincoln Castle.
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November 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Lincoln Castle named one of the best visitor attractions in the country.
The castle received Visit England's Gold Award, receiving praise for its "thought-provoking historic displays" and the "enthusiasm and commitment" of staff.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The castle received Visit England's Gold Award, receiving praise for its "thought-provoking historic displays" and the "enthusiasm and commitment" of staff.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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East Coast Fish and Chips, painting by Tracy Savage, Scarborough artist. #WomensArt #NorthernArt
November 15, 2025 at 8:58 AM
East Coast Fish and Chips, painting by Tracy Savage, Scarborough artist. #WomensArt #NorthernArt
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York's Clifford’s Tower is to be given a new setting. York Council approved plans for a £10 million redevelopment of the surrounding area, replacing the Castle car park with green parkland, walkways and "spaces for reflection." The mound beneath the tower was the site of the 1190
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 AM
York's Clifford’s Tower is to be given a new setting. York Council approved plans for a £10 million redevelopment of the surrounding area, replacing the Castle car park with green parkland, walkways and "spaces for reflection." The mound beneath the tower was the site of the 1190
Research Image of the Day: The 13th-century Combpyne Rousdon Church of St Mary.
In the mid-12th century, the manor of Combpyne was held by the Coffin family (then Combe Coffin). In 1278, it passed to Thomas Pyne, Sheriff of Devon. His daughters Alys and Hawise were his heirs. #researchbreakthrough
In the mid-12th century, the manor of Combpyne was held by the Coffin family (then Combe Coffin). In 1278, it passed to Thomas Pyne, Sheriff of Devon. His daughters Alys and Hawise were his heirs. #researchbreakthrough
November 4, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Research Image of the Day: The 13th-century Combpyne Rousdon Church of St Mary.
In the mid-12th century, the manor of Combpyne was held by the Coffin family (then Combe Coffin). In 1278, it passed to Thomas Pyne, Sheriff of Devon. His daughters Alys and Hawise were his heirs. #researchbreakthrough
In the mid-12th century, the manor of Combpyne was held by the Coffin family (then Combe Coffin). In 1278, it passed to Thomas Pyne, Sheriff of Devon. His daughters Alys and Hawise were his heirs. #researchbreakthrough
John Robartes, 2nd Baron Robartes of Truro (later Earl of Radnor): reading in the revolution.
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John Robartes, 2nd Baron Robartes of Truro (later earl of Radnor): reading in the revolution - The History of Parliament
Variously described as of an ‘unsociable nature and impetuous disposition’, ‘sour’, ‘surly’, and a ‘destroyer of every body’s business’, John Robartes, 2nd
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November 4, 2025 at 10:07 AM
John Robartes, 2nd Baron Robartes of Truro (later Earl of Radnor): reading in the revolution.
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Good morning.
I don't know who did this, but I love you.
I don't know who did this, but I love you.
November 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Good morning.
I don't know who did this, but I love you.
I don't know who did this, but I love you.
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Everybody knows of the role played in the Gunpowder Plot by Yorkshireman Guy Fawkes whose escapades we remember every 5 November. Fewer people are aware of the role played by two other Yorkshiremen John (Jack) and Christopher (Kit) Wright, brothers from Welwick near Withernsea
November 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Everybody knows of the role played in the Gunpowder Plot by Yorkshireman Guy Fawkes whose escapades we remember every 5 November. Fewer people are aware of the role played by two other Yorkshiremen John (Jack) and Christopher (Kit) Wright, brothers from Welwick near Withernsea
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A extraordinarily wonderful photograph that says so much. Coal Miner's Daughter, Yorkshire, 1952 Carl Mydans (1907-2004) Image courtesy Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas, Gift of the artist #SocialHistory #WorkingClass #Yorkshire
November 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
A extraordinarily wonderful photograph that says so much. Coal Miner's Daughter, Yorkshire, 1952 Carl Mydans (1907-2004) Image courtesy Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas, Gift of the artist #SocialHistory #WorkingClass #Yorkshire