Helen Pugh
@helencpugh.bsky.social
#Historicalwomen in #Somerset and #SouthAmerica who were brave and broke gender norms. #writingcommunity #history #localhistory she/her
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Helen Pugh
@helencpugh.bsky.social
· Jan 4
Happy #NewYear! 🥳
I've seen others doing an #intropost for the new year so thought I would as well.
📚 I write books about real historical women who lived in #Somerset or #SouthAmerica.
🇬🇧 I live in Somerset, England with my husband, a guide dog, 2 step kids and twin bio kids.
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I've seen others doing an #intropost for the new year so thought I would as well.
📚 I write books about real historical women who lived in #Somerset or #SouthAmerica.
🇬🇧 I live in Somerset, England with my husband, a guide dog, 2 step kids and twin bio kids.
(1/2)
New #podcast episode is live!
Find out:
- which #singer often dressed as a man
- which singer later became an astronomer
- which singer wrote a public letter to defend her profession
And on Patreon:
- #goddesses immortalised through song
- European composers through the ages
#music #newpodcast
Find out:
- which #singer often dressed as a man
- which singer later became an astronomer
- which singer wrote a public letter to defend her profession
And on Patreon:
- #goddesses immortalised through song
- European composers through the ages
#music #newpodcast
December 16, 2025 at 8:05 PM
New #podcast episode is live!
Find out:
- which #singer often dressed as a man
- which singer later became an astronomer
- which singer wrote a public letter to defend her profession
And on Patreon:
- #goddesses immortalised through song
- European composers through the ages
#music #newpodcast
Find out:
- which #singer often dressed as a man
- which singer later became an astronomer
- which singer wrote a public letter to defend her profession
And on Patreon:
- #goddesses immortalised through song
- European composers through the ages
#music #newpodcast
My books for kids in Spanish! Also useful for adults learning the language.
Mis libros para niños en español.
Cultura
Historia
Leyendas
Naturaleza
#librosrecomendados #libros #librosenespañol #booksinspanish
Mis libros para niños en español.
Cultura
Historia
Leyendas
Naturaleza
#librosrecomendados #libros #librosenespañol #booksinspanish
December 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
My books for kids in Spanish! Also useful for adults learning the language.
Mis libros para niños en español.
Cultura
Historia
Leyendas
Naturaleza
#librosrecomendados #libros #librosenespañol #booksinspanish
Mis libros para niños en español.
Cultura
Historia
Leyendas
Naturaleza
#librosrecomendados #libros #librosenespañol #booksinspanish
Books make great festive gifts! Nothing better than snuggling under a blanket with a good book at this time of year (in the North of our planet, anyway!).
These are my books about women in Somerset for adults and kids.
#bookgifts #christmasgifts #christmaspresents
These are my books about women in Somerset for adults and kids.
#bookgifts #christmasgifts #christmaspresents
December 5, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Books make great festive gifts! Nothing better than snuggling under a blanket with a good book at this time of year (in the North of our planet, anyway!).
These are my books about women in Somerset for adults and kids.
#bookgifts #christmasgifts #christmaspresents
These are my books about women in Somerset for adults and kids.
#bookgifts #christmasgifts #christmaspresents
The subscribers' episodes for my new podcast are extra info on Eagle House and an episode on Christopher St John and Edy Craig. Head to patreon dot com/helenpugh
#newpodcast #suffragettes #bath #podcast #history
#newpodcast #suffragettes #bath #podcast #history
December 4, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The subscribers' episodes for my new podcast are extra info on Eagle House and an episode on Christopher St John and Edy Craig. Head to patreon dot com/helenpugh
#newpodcast #suffragettes #bath #podcast #history
#newpodcast #suffragettes #bath #podcast #history
The subscribers' episodes for my new podcast are extra info on Eagle House and an episode on Christopher St John and Edy Craig. Head to patreon.com/helenpugh
#newpodcast #suffragettes #bath #podcast #history
#newpodcast #suffragettes #bath #podcast #history
December 4, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The subscribers' episodes for my new podcast are extra info on Eagle House and an episode on Christopher St John and Edy Craig. Head to patreon.com/helenpugh
#newpodcast #suffragettes #bath #podcast #history
#newpodcast #suffragettes #bath #podcast #history
My podcast is live! Catch it on YouTube, Listen Notes, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify etc.
Question: Who are the wondrous women in your life?
#podcasting #podcast #womenInHistory #podcaster #newpodcast
Question: Who are the wondrous women in your life?
#podcasting #podcast #womenInHistory #podcaster #newpodcast
December 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
My podcast is live! Catch it on YouTube, Listen Notes, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify etc.
Question: Who are the wondrous women in your life?
#podcasting #podcast #womenInHistory #podcaster #newpodcast
Question: Who are the wondrous women in your life?
#podcasting #podcast #womenInHistory #podcaster #newpodcast
Soooo I started a podcast! It will be drawing from my research for my books about Somerset and South America as well as looking at inspiring women across the world.
Available at Amazon Music, Patreon, Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc.
#suffragettes #newpodcast #podcast
Available at Amazon Music, Patreon, Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc.
#suffragettes #newpodcast #podcast
December 2, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Soooo I started a podcast! It will be drawing from my research for my books about Somerset and South America as well as looking at inspiring women across the world.
Available at Amazon Music, Patreon, Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc.
#suffragettes #newpodcast #podcast
Available at Amazon Music, Patreon, Spotify, Apple Podcasts etc.
#suffragettes #newpodcast #podcast
November 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Unsung Women in Somerset turns 2 today! She's got a few friends now to celebrate with! 🎉
#qotd What was your fave book in 2023 (or 2025 if you can't remember that for back, I prob can't!)?
#books #bookanniversary #bookgifts #Somerset
#qotd What was your fave book in 2023 (or 2025 if you can't remember that for back, I prob can't!)?
#books #bookanniversary #bookgifts #Somerset
November 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Unsung Women in Somerset turns 2 today! She's got a few friends now to celebrate with! 🎉
#qotd What was your fave book in 2023 (or 2025 if you can't remember that for back, I prob can't!)?
#books #bookanniversary #bookgifts #Somerset
#qotd What was your fave book in 2023 (or 2025 if you can't remember that for back, I prob can't!)?
#books #bookanniversary #bookgifts #Somerset
Had to buy more of these, as they're selling like hotcakes!
If you live near me, let me know if you want a copy! Or head to books2read.com/somerset
#qotd What was your last bookmail?
#books #Somerset #bookgifts #christmasideas #Christmasgifts #giftsforher #giftsforhim
If you live near me, let me know if you want a copy! Or head to books2read.com/somerset
#qotd What was your last bookmail?
#books #Somerset #bookgifts #christmasideas #Christmasgifts #giftsforher #giftsforhim
November 18, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Had to buy more of these, as they're selling like hotcakes!
If you live near me, let me know if you want a copy! Or head to books2read.com/somerset
#qotd What was your last bookmail?
#books #Somerset #bookgifts #christmasideas #Christmasgifts #giftsforher #giftsforhim
If you live near me, let me know if you want a copy! Or head to books2read.com/somerset
#qotd What was your last bookmail?
#books #Somerset #bookgifts #christmasideas #Christmasgifts #giftsforher #giftsforhim
New book = new merch!
On This Day in Somerset is out now! A book to read one day at a time or to be devoured in a handful of sittings!
#qotd What was the last book merch you got?
#bookmerch #books #somerset #bookstagram #book
On This Day in Somerset is out now! A book to read one day at a time or to be devoured in a handful of sittings!
#qotd What was the last book merch you got?
#bookmerch #books #somerset #bookstagram #book
November 13, 2025 at 8:49 PM
New book = new merch!
On This Day in Somerset is out now! A book to read one day at a time or to be devoured in a handful of sittings!
#qotd What was the last book merch you got?
#bookmerch #books #somerset #bookstagram #book
On This Day in Somerset is out now! A book to read one day at a time or to be devoured in a handful of sittings!
#qotd What was the last book merch you got?
#bookmerch #books #somerset #bookstagram #book
This free downloadable board game is a reprint of an original from 1909.
It looks like a really cool way to teach kids about the Suffragettes. 💪
#suffragettes #boardgame #genderrights #histodon #Pankhurst
www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...
It looks like a really cool way to teach kids about the Suffragettes. 💪
#suffragettes #boardgame #genderrights #histodon #Pankhurst
www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...
November 5, 2025 at 7:16 AM
This free downloadable board game is a reprint of an original from 1909.
It looks like a really cool way to teach kids about the Suffragettes. 💪
#suffragettes #boardgame #genderrights #histodon #Pankhurst
www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...
It looks like a really cool way to teach kids about the Suffragettes. 💪
#suffragettes #boardgame #genderrights #histodon #Pankhurst
www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...
Reposted by Helen Pugh
Tips to help 'endangered' hedgehogs in your garden
#Somerset #BBCNews
🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
#Somerset #BBCNews
🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
Tips to support hedgehogs from rescue charity Secret World
Secret World wildlife centre in Somerset say they've seen a 'big increase' in hedgehog admissions.
www.bbc.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Tips to help 'endangered' hedgehogs in your garden
#Somerset #BBCNews
🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
#Somerset #BBCNews
🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...
🎉On This Day in #Somerset: A Calendar of Women is released today! 🎊
It's got...
🔱 Roman goddesses
🗳 Courageous suffragettes
🌍 African royalty
🧙♀️ Witches
👷♀️ Trailblazers
... and much much more!
Could make a great gift for someone in your life!
#book #Somersethistory #historybook #womeninhistory
It's got...
🔱 Roman goddesses
🗳 Courageous suffragettes
🌍 African royalty
🧙♀️ Witches
👷♀️ Trailblazers
... and much much more!
Could make a great gift for someone in your life!
#book #Somersethistory #historybook #womeninhistory
November 3, 2025 at 11:36 AM
🎉On This Day in #Somerset: A Calendar of Women is released today! 🎊
It's got...
🔱 Roman goddesses
🗳 Courageous suffragettes
🌍 African royalty
🧙♀️ Witches
👷♀️ Trailblazers
... and much much more!
Could make a great gift for someone in your life!
#book #Somersethistory #historybook #womeninhistory
It's got...
🔱 Roman goddesses
🗳 Courageous suffragettes
🌍 African royalty
🧙♀️ Witches
👷♀️ Trailblazers
... and much much more!
Could make a great gift for someone in your life!
#book #Somersethistory #historybook #womeninhistory
You can now preorder the paperback of On This Day in Somerset ahead of the official publication day tomorrow! 🎊
Head to books2read.com/somerset
#newbook #newrelease #booksofbsky #paperback #almanac #historybook #Somerset
Head to books2read.com/somerset
#newbook #newrelease #booksofbsky #paperback #almanac #historybook #Somerset
November 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
You can now preorder the paperback of On This Day in Somerset ahead of the official publication day tomorrow! 🎊
Head to books2read.com/somerset
#newbook #newrelease #booksofbsky #paperback #almanac #historybook #Somerset
Head to books2read.com/somerset
#newbook #newrelease #booksofbsky #paperback #almanac #historybook #Somerset
🎉 Just hit a milestone: 700 books sold! 📚✨
Thank you SO much to everyone who’s supported my writing journey, every single purchase means the world to me. Here’s to many more history adventures! 💖
#books #author #writer #onthisdayinsomerset
Thank you SO much to everyone who’s supported my writing journey, every single purchase means the world to me. Here’s to many more history adventures! 💖
#books #author #writer #onthisdayinsomerset
October 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM
🎉 Just hit a milestone: 700 books sold! 📚✨
Thank you SO much to everyone who’s supported my writing journey, every single purchase means the world to me. Here’s to many more history adventures! 💖
#books #author #writer #onthisdayinsomerset
Thank you SO much to everyone who’s supported my writing journey, every single purchase means the world to me. Here’s to many more history adventures! 💖
#books #author #writer #onthisdayinsomerset
✨ Happy St Elfleda’s Day! ✨
2 miracles are associated with this 10th-C saint: 1️⃣ When a king visited Elfleda and she had no drinks for his men, she prayed and turned water into mead so everyone could have a drink! 2️⃣ For her second miracle, check out Unsung Women in Somerset or On This Day in Somerset
2 miracles are associated with this 10th-C saint: 1️⃣ When a king visited Elfleda and she had no drinks for his men, she prayed and turned water into mead so everyone could have a drink! 2️⃣ For her second miracle, check out Unsung Women in Somerset or On This Day in Somerset
October 23, 2025 at 10:05 AM
✨ Happy St Elfleda’s Day! ✨
2 miracles are associated with this 10th-C saint: 1️⃣ When a king visited Elfleda and she had no drinks for his men, she prayed and turned water into mead so everyone could have a drink! 2️⃣ For her second miracle, check out Unsung Women in Somerset or On This Day in Somerset
2 miracles are associated with this 10th-C saint: 1️⃣ When a king visited Elfleda and she had no drinks for his men, she prayed and turned water into mead so everyone could have a drink! 2️⃣ For her second miracle, check out Unsung Women in Somerset or On This Day in Somerset
📻 I was on BBC Somerset again today talking about On This Day in Somerset.
We chatted about a witch, a pilot and all sorts!
If you want to give it a listen, I come on around the 2:16 mark.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#bbcsomerset #Somerset #history #womeninsomerset #booksofbsky
We chatted about a witch, a pilot and all sorts!
If you want to give it a listen, I come on around the 2:16 mark.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#bbcsomerset #Somerset #history #womeninsomerset #booksofbsky
Simon Parkin - 14/10/2025 - BBC Sounds
Simon takes your calls plus the best gossip from the county.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
📻 I was on BBC Somerset again today talking about On This Day in Somerset.
We chatted about a witch, a pilot and all sorts!
If you want to give it a listen, I come on around the 2:16 mark.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#bbcsomerset #Somerset #history #womeninsomerset #booksofbsky
We chatted about a witch, a pilot and all sorts!
If you want to give it a listen, I come on around the 2:16 mark.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#bbcsomerset #Somerset #history #womeninsomerset #booksofbsky
Cultural leaders of an indigenous Ecuadorian group, the Shuar, have called for the repatriation of a museum's collection of shrunken heads. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Ecuador #Oxford #indigenous #decolonisation
#Ecuador #Oxford #indigenous #decolonisation
October 14, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Cultural leaders of an indigenous Ecuadorian group, the Shuar, have called for the repatriation of a museum's collection of shrunken heads. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Ecuador #Oxford #indigenous #decolonisation
#Ecuador #Oxford #indigenous #decolonisation
Today is 2nd October and it was on this day in 1850 that Sarah Biffin died in Liverpool.
🎨 🖌️ Mouth and Foot Painting Artists states she was “the first recorded British mouth-painter”.
Sarah features in Unsung Women in Somerset as well as On This Day in Somerset. linktr.ee/helenpugh
🎨 🖌️ Mouth and Foot Painting Artists states she was “the first recorded British mouth-painter”.
Sarah features in Unsung Women in Somerset as well as On This Day in Somerset. linktr.ee/helenpugh
October 2, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Today is 2nd October and it was on this day in 1850 that Sarah Biffin died in Liverpool.
🎨 🖌️ Mouth and Foot Painting Artists states she was “the first recorded British mouth-painter”.
Sarah features in Unsung Women in Somerset as well as On This Day in Somerset. linktr.ee/helenpugh
🎨 🖌️ Mouth and Foot Painting Artists states she was “the first recorded British mouth-painter”.
Sarah features in Unsung Women in Somerset as well as On This Day in Somerset. linktr.ee/helenpugh
#ShoemakersMuseum in Street, #Somerset
♡ Good for kids with some hands-on stuff and big fossils
♡ Info on women in Street, useful for my book research
♡ Also info on African Americans who visited Street and Black people's contributions to shoemaking
#streetsomerset #history #shoes #fossils
♡ Good for kids with some hands-on stuff and big fossils
♡ Info on women in Street, useful for my book research
♡ Also info on African Americans who visited Street and Black people's contributions to shoemaking
#streetsomerset #history #shoes #fossils
September 30, 2025 at 9:55 AM
#ShoemakersMuseum in Street, #Somerset
♡ Good for kids with some hands-on stuff and big fossils
♡ Info on women in Street, useful for my book research
♡ Also info on African Americans who visited Street and Black people's contributions to shoemaking
#streetsomerset #history #shoes #fossils
♡ Good for kids with some hands-on stuff and big fossils
♡ Info on women in Street, useful for my book research
♡ Also info on African Americans who visited Street and Black people's contributions to shoemaking
#streetsomerset #history #shoes #fossils
Today is 29th September and it was on this day in 1777 that Caroline Herschel and her brother William moved to 19 New King Street in Bath from a previous home also in Bath.
🎼🌠🪐☄️
Caroline Herschel features On This Day in Somerset, so go check it out! books2read.com/somerset
🎼🌠🪐☄️
Caroline Herschel features On This Day in Somerset, so go check it out! books2read.com/somerset
September 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Today is 29th September and it was on this day in 1777 that Caroline Herschel and her brother William moved to 19 New King Street in Bath from a previous home also in Bath.
🎼🌠🪐☄️
Caroline Herschel features On This Day in Somerset, so go check it out! books2read.com/somerset
🎼🌠🪐☄️
Caroline Herschel features On This Day in Somerset, so go check it out! books2read.com/somerset
Books where women take their rightful place... centre stage!
#books
#indieauthor
#womeninhistory
#historicalwomen
#booksofbsky
#history
#books
#indieauthor
#womeninhistory
#historicalwomen
#booksofbsky
#history
September 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Books where women take their rightful place... centre stage!
#books
#indieauthor
#womeninhistory
#historicalwomen
#booksofbsky
#history
#books
#indieauthor
#womeninhistory
#historicalwomen
#booksofbsky
#history
I'm looking ahead to what book I should write after On This Day in Somerset.
Should it be an almanac calendar of...?
women in rural England
Or
women in Bristol and Bath
Should it be an almanac calendar of...?
women in rural England
Or
women in Bristol and Bath
September 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I'm looking ahead to what book I should write after On This Day in Somerset.
Should it be an almanac calendar of...?
women in rural England
Or
women in Bristol and Bath
Should it be an almanac calendar of...?
women in rural England
Or
women in Bristol and Bath