Thanks to Edward Watkin! 😄

Yesterday I spent the afternoon diving into the world of Sir Edward Watkin with Anna Hartley of Heritage Lincolnshire & the local Watkin Group! Watkin’s impact on our local area is truly fascinating.

Also, honoured to meet Geoff Scargill, Chairman of The Watkin Society who shared his expertise. 🚂

New event coming to Grimsby!

#lincolnshire #heritage #reenactors #familyevent

In the early 20th century, the era of railway posters crowded with small, detailed images was coming to an end. For decades, these designs had been popular, cramming multiple vignettes of destinations and attractions into a single frame.

In the early 20th century, the era of railway posters crowded with small, detailed images was coming to an end. For decades, these designs had been popular, cramming multiple vignettes of destinations and attractions into a single frame. Busy and information-heavy, they aimed to tempt

I keep seeing generative AI being used on stuff for kids, like maybe they won’t notice, or it doesn’t matter as much. The opposite is true. Anyone who’s created anything for kids knows you should make more effort for them, not less.

Haha! We’ve all been there! 😂

Then there are those that feel like old friends! 😊

the sheer number of beefs I have with people who died centuries ago

Legend has it Immingham helped build North Killingholme's St Denys Church, but Killingholme didn't hold up their end of the deal to help with the tower of St Andrew's Church, Immingham.
A special grotesque was added to Immingham's tower & still pulls a cheeky moonie to Killingholme to this day…🍑😂

When it’s the summer holidays and you’re too easily distracted to work from home so you relocate to the pub… #freelancing

THIS.

Please note the event is free and open to those who work in pubs, and those who campaign for them, or anyone who is passionate about supporting our #pubs. Event will be in person in Nottingham, and also online. Please get in touch if you’re interested in attending

1. My mum & grandma.

2. Not for my mum but my grandma’s wash day was a Monday.

3. My mum had a washer & dryer so washing clothes was easier and less time consuming. My grandma had a twin tub and so she had to have a dedicated washing da.

😬

A clear stream winds through lush, green woodland, flanked by mossy tree trunks and overhanging branches. The kind of precious habitat that could be lost without strong environmental protections.

This afternoon, the Planning Bill enters the House of Lords.

Within it is a proposal that would make it easier to destroy the woods, rivers and wildlife we all love - by weakening the laws that keep them safe.

If Part 3 isn’t changed or scrapped, nature will pay the price. ⚠️

Mary Higgs: How woman went undercover in workhouses in 1900s Mother-of-four Mary Higgs went undercover to expose the awful conditions in the early 1900s.

Mary Higgs, the vicar's wife living in Oldham who in 1904 went undercover disguised as as destitute woman to expose the poor conditions of workhouses & lodging houses. 👇
BBC News - Mary Higgs: How woman went undercover in workhouses in 1900s - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

An article about a woman labelled 'an old prostitute named Hill' sent me down a rabbit hole! Publicly shamed and denied a full funeral,
160 years later, she was still remembered only by the title the press gave her.
I needed to know her name!
Found it!

nymphsofthepave.blogspot.com/2025/06/the-...

Grimsby's strangest stories, from seal riot to ducking stool A host of fascinating characters have lurked in Grimsby's underbelly over the centuries.

Social historian @carlalinford.bsky.social uncovers some of Grimsby's more obscure historical stories. 👇
BBC News - Port's weird past, from seal riot to ducking stool
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Obverse of the Athelstan silver penny, on display at the Athelstan Museum in Malmesbury. The king's image is in the centre. Despite wear, it is possible to see the tops of the three points of the crown. The legend which goes around his image says ÆÐELSTAN REX TO BR.

On This Day, 16th April 928, King Athelstan was in Exeter, attesting charters for land in Wiltshire.
These charters were the first to refer to him (or anyone) as rex Anglorum, King of the English, King of England.
#History #AngloSaxon #10thC #OTD #FirstKingofEngland

Just chillin’ 😎😼

Golden hour! 🌅

When Henry VIII brought the big guns to Hull The remains of a powerful, 500-year-old fortress lie under a coach park next door to an aquarium.

When Henry VIII brought the big guns to Hull. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I admit to having attempted to create images using AI. I quickly learned that AI was not remotely reliable…

I give you a meeting of the Grimsby Board of Guardians!

can't talk, shopping for hildegard of bingen soup

And you too John! Your name has definitely been put on the list to invite back! I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend 😊

A great talk to day from @johnevigar.bsky.social at St Helen’s Church, Barnoldby le Beck. We hope to see you again!

Even Bruce was entertained!

Next up is our very own Emma Lingard on Saturday 3rd May.

Book here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-st-helens-church-barnoldby

On Saturday 22nd March the Friends of St Helen’s look forward to welcoming @johnevigar.bsky.social for a talk on church restoration.

I’ve followed John for years but never made it to one of his events, looking forward to this one!

www.ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-st-helens-church-barnoldby

You can’t beat a good tale about a cock-fighting mayor…😉

Thank you for asking me to be a part of the #GreatGrimsbyDay celebrations. Well done for all of your hard work in arranging the event! 👏

I’ll be there!

Looking forward to getting to the Gloucester Hist Festival in April to discuss the Jews of medieval England and their expulsions from Eleanor of Provence's dower towns. Tickets go on sale on Friday. Do come along! @lincolnmedieval.bsky.social @jewishhistorical.bsky.social @historytoday.com

When you just can’t decide where to put the door…

St Peter & St Paul, Caistor, Lincolnshire.