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wendytm.bsky.social @wendytm.bsky.social · 6d

Celebrating #OnePlaceWednesday by completing the first draft of my book on the history of #GraveneyGoodnestone school. Started as a booklet to commemorate 150 years and became 45000 words. 😂 Now need to get it reviewed.

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wendytm.bsky.social @wendytm.bsky.social · May 21

Really enjoyed giving a talk for the 150th anniversary celebrations of Graveney School at the church last night. So many new schools were built following the 1870 Elementary Education Act, it makes a great theme for #OnePlaceWednesday. #GraveneyGoodnestone

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wendytm.bsky.social @wendytm.bsky.social · May 6

Might be worth contacting the National Fruit Collection at brogdalecollections.org/seasonal-fru.... Their talks include information on the history of fruit, so they may have relevant publications.

Pick Your Own Fruit: Seasonal Fruit Sales - Brogdale Collections

Visit Brogdale’s seasonal fruit sales and pick your own fruit, including fresh apples, pears, and plums. Enjoy locally-grown produce straight from the orchard.

brogdalecollections.org

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wendytm.bsky.social @wendytm.bsky.social · Mar 12

Thank you. That's very interesting. The school said that they didn't have any information on copyright or on who commissioned the photos. As far as I can tell from the school management committee minutes, it wasn't them. So I just have the County Education Committee to check now.

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wendytm.bsky.social @wendytm.bsky.social · Mar 12

Still working on trying to identify the actual photographers.

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wendytm.bsky.social @wendytm.bsky.social · Mar 12

Unfortunately, I've been unable to identify the actual photographer for any of the pictures. I suspect that they may well have died over 70 years ago, especially the earliest. More research needed I think.

wendytm.bsky.social @wendytm.bsky.social · Mar 12

Thank you. After a quick look through the guidance, I agree completely. It is awful. So disappointing that it is so difficult, especially as the book is being published as "not for profit".

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wendytm.bsky.social @wendytm.bsky.social · Mar 12

#OnePlaceWednesday people, I am seeking some guidance please. The first draft of my #GraveneyGoodnestone school history is nearly complete. I have school photos from 1913 to 1938 but the photographer is no longer in business. How do I find copyright owner please? The book needs pictures.

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wendytm.bsky.social @wendytm.bsky.social · Feb 7

Just 7 weeks to go to the #HawickReivers Festival, commemorating the turbulent 16th century history of the English/Scottish border country, where loyalty and allegiance was to family and surname before King or County.

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Chris Baker @fourteeneighteen.co.uk · Jan 16

Recently I have carried out a great deal of work on restructuring the Long, Long Trail, moving it towards a more thematic structure. It should prove to be friendlier for family historians, in particular... #genealogy #ww1 www.longlongtrail.co.uk/first-launch...

First launch of new approach to the Long, Long Trail - The Long, Long Trail

During late December 2024 and January 2024 I have carried out a great deal of work on restructuring the site, moving it […]

www.longlongtrail.co.uk

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wendytm.bsky.social @wendytm.bsky.social · Jan 15

On this #OnePlaceWednesday I am trying to track down image owners to request copyright permission. It can be a long, drawn out process, but has to done.
So, in the meantime here is one of my own of #GraveneyGoodnestone. My favourite place to play as a child.

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Family Wise Limited @familywiseltd.bsky.social · Jan 15

Check out our latest guest blog by the amazing @wendytm.bsky.social! Wendy shares her seven top tips for doing your own One Place Study, helping you understand your ancestors' lives in a whole new way! It’s like seeing the world through their eyes!

family-wise.co.uk/2025/01/15/p...

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Family Wise Limited @familywiseltd.bsky.social · Jan 14

Coming this Wednesday... A guest blog written by the amazing @wendytm.bsky.social

Here is a teaser to get you excited!

Is there one location where your ancestors settled for multiple generations? Were they landowners or holders of an important position...

#Genealogy

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wendytm.bsky.social @wendytm.bsky.social · Jan 13

James Frederick Elgar Rigden was born into a large Kent seafaring family. As a member of the #FranklinExpedition he served as Captain's Coxswain on board #HMSErebus. He was lost with all of the crew, and has no known grave. He married but had no children and his name lived on through his nephew

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wendytm.bsky.social @wendytm.bsky.social · Jan 12

I've spent the past few days looking at this for my #OneNameStudy. It is quite common as the surname is very localised in small area in Kent. Generally, I have found that they were distantly related, but were probably unaware of the relationship, given how distant it was.

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Society of Genealogists @sogorg.bsky.social · Jan 7

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Lynns Waffles Pics @lynnswafflespics.bsky.social · Dec 26

New Blog. Six #OldPostcards I recently bought from Paul on eBay, not only were they all sent to the same lady but they are all great #OldPhotos too!
Who was Minnie Reeves? #FamilyHistory
#Gloucestershire #Somerset #Oxfordshire
lynnswaffles.com/2024/12/26/%...

🎄Who was Minnie Reeves of Ashchurch, Tewkesbury?👒

Six postcards, all sent to the same lady Minnie Reeves, who was she?

lynnswaffles.com

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Archives and Records Association UK and Ireland @araukie.bsky.social · Jan 8

Thanks to the 1,600 people and organisations who responded to the UK Ministry of Justice’s proposals on the retention of wills. Good news: The UK Government has determined not to proceed with any reforms that involve the destruction of original wills
Read in full here: www.gov.uk/government/c...

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wendytm.bsky.social @wendytm.bsky.social · Jan 4

Very true. So many family secrets uncovered but never told. But I have bequeathed them to a selected family member in my will. The responsibility to decide when and if to reveal them will then become his.

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Lorna E Kinnaird (nee Muat) @dunedingenie.bsky.social · Nov 20

Running a class next year at Giffnock (East Renfrewshire): www.ercultureandleisure.org/events/famil...

Family History: Delving Deeper

For those who already have some experience in family history research but would like to learn more

www.ercultureandleisure.org

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wendytm.bsky.social @wendytm.bsky.social · Dec 13

Do you know what's happened to the old Marconi hut? I believe there was a campaign to preserve it a few years ago.

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Jacko Cats @jackocats.bsky.social · Nov 17

📮New Blog about an #OldPostcard sent from #Margate #Kent to Miss Bee #WalcottFen #Billinghay #Lincolnshire No stamp, written 1906. #SurfBoatDisaster 1897. It also has a great #FamilyHistory connection! #Genealogy #VanDiemensLand #Australia #Transportation ⚓
familyhistorystories.blog/2024/11/17/t...

The story behind a Postcard sent from Margate to Walcott Fen📮

Who would have thought a random find of a postcard would have such a backstory?

familyhistorystories.blog

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Jacko Cats @jackocats.bsky.social · Nov 23

New Blog📔Recording my #Volunteering journey at #WentworthWoodhouse the stately home of the former seats of the #Wentworth & Fitzwilliam families #Yorkshire #HouseHistory #Stubbs #Rotherham
familyhistorystories.blog/2024/11/23/%...

📔My Volunteering Journey

I hope that my journey will inspire you to visit this remarkable historical house

familyhistorystories.blog

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Jacko Cats @jackocats.bsky.social · Dec 10

Christmas is Here!
@Wentworth_House
Where you can experience a magical visit through the State Rooms, and then enter the West Front Gardens for a beautiful light trail.🎅🏻🎄❄️ #WentworthWoodhouse #Rotherham #Yorkshire #Christmas
My Blog..a sneak peek🎄🎅🏻
familyhistorystories.blog/2024/12/10/%...

🎄’Twas the Night before Christmas at Wentworth Woodhouse🎄

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse

familyhistorystories.blog

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wendytm.bsky.social @wendytm.bsky.social · Dec 4

They will indeed. I will be sure to ask them. And i remember it well from my own childhood. Goodnestone church is such a lovely little building, in beautiful surroundings.

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