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Graeme @graeme-skinner.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

www.graeme-skinner.co.uk/wordpress/20... #BroughamCastle #BroughamHall #Cumbria #Penrith

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

For many the final act is a heat of the moment tragedy(though there has obviously been a lead up to it) - ready access to firearms makes the deed that much easier.

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

74 a day is an incredible and sad number - why not change the American gun culture - with limited access, I’m sure, there would be so much less death by suicide and murder. In the UK, which is obviously a much smaller population, firearms suicides is about 20-30 per year, with approx. 7000 in total.

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Came across this bench in Valley Gardens Harrogate with contact details for organisations offering help to those with suicidal thoughts. Great to see. September is #SuicidePreventionMonth

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Harrogate seems to have a high volume of old postboxes including VR #PostboxSaturday.

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Just rewatched Cuffs the BBC police drama from 2015 set in Brighton. Loved it again. It is a real shame that the BBC didn’t do a second series- it was brilliant. #Cuffs #BBC

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Another example of a great use of a telephone box in Kirk Deighton, North Yorkshire. Along with books they were swapping seeds. #TelephoneBox

Red telephone box with shelves of books inside

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A simple but elegant door somehow punching above its weight in Percy Street, Alnwick because of the white stone surround #AdoorableThursday

Black door with arched surround in large white stones set against sandstone coloured stone with pavement immediately in front

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Knaresborough Viaduct is so picturesque sitting high above the River Nidd: designed by the Scottish civil engineer Thomas Grainger (1794–1852), opened in 1851 just before he died #bridgemonday

Large stone bridge high above the valley with river below, rowing boats for hire below and a cafe with river side tables to right; set against blue sky all reflected in the still river.

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Visited Newark Antiques Fair today. It’s a great day to look for some nice old furniture, things for the house and garden. Loved it, though going on the hottest day of the year does present challenges as there was no shade.Fatal taking a trolley as you feel an urge to fill it up #newarkantiquesfair

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Newark International Antiques & Collectors Fair | Newark Showground

Antiques market near you?, if so welcome to the world-renowned Newark International Antiques & Collectors Fair

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Sometimes it’s what’s on the other side that makes it an #AdoorableThursday door. This is at Dolgellau - Islawrdref in Wales. Adventures begin here.

Open wooden door of a boathouse looking out onto a lake with a small rowing boat on it. Stone floors of the small boathouse. Simple wooden door

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

It was good to have Huddersfield and West Yorkshire in the spotlight today thanks to @sogorg.bsky.social for organising and thanks to the presenters including @huddsfhs.bsky.social , West Yorkshire archive service, @heritagequay.bsky.social , and others. Some useful #familyhistory sources.

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I never realised you did so much particularly things like your tourism FH tours. Thank you to Maureen and Susan for their presentation.

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Just recently came across this website about the Luddites in the early 19th century. It deserves praise as a highly researched and comprehensive authority on the subject. it was produced to mark the bicentenary of the #Luddite movement

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Luddite Bicentenary

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Absolute Madness. Councils should concentrate on social care, homelessness, and all the other essentials rather than pay people to come up with ridiculous suggestions like this. This is our culture! Pubs are struggling - at table service - get real!!

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Finally got round to reading The Lost Ancestor by @nathandylangoodwin.bsky.social and thoroughly enjoyed it with some interesting plot connections at the end. Good read with lots of Genealogy throughout.

Book cover showing large dark dominating house with a young girl approaching.

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Grade 2 listed bank of K6 telephone boxes in centre of Ripon. Great to see they are being preserved for future generations. #TelephoneBox

4 traditional red telephone boxes in a row under large tree on the edge of the market square

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Great day at Masham Steam Rally today. Thanks to all concerned. The love and dedication that goes into preserving these big boys is impressive.

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Tut Tut - all this inter breeding - they just didn’t think about us poor genealogists having to unravel it all!

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Adoorable Georgian Customs House door at Berwick upon Tweed taken in June 2026. On the Quay Walls looking out onto the Tweed estuary as it enters the North Sea. Grade 1 listed dates from 18thC built in Adam’s style. #AdoorableThursday #olddoors

Large wooden door with white pillars and blue detail with Custom House written in an arch above

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Stokeswood Park, Leicester has many trees. This one stands by itself, revealing the beauty of its shape. #TreeTuesday #ThickTrunkTuesday

Tall tree with rounded shape set against a blue sky

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josh (oldfriend99) @oldfriend99.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

When it comes to choices, always go with the best option

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Union Chain Bridge over the river Tweed bridging England and Scotland opened in 1820 and designed by Captain Samuel Brown. At the time it was the longest wrought iron bridge in the world. Single file traffic and one vehicle at a time allowed. #bridgemonday

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Iain Roberts @slowbikeiain.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Another one stuck under the bridge. Drivers say that cyclists need to wear hi-viz, then don't see or understand this signage.

Photo of a van stuck under a railway bridge. "LOW BRIDGE" in large yellow-on-black lettering above it, yellow-on-black flashes, and two signs giving the maximum height. (Photo taken from a local Facebook group, not by me).

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I don’t think it’s the passing of time. In Cumbria they pronounce Brougham as Broom, while over the other side of the Pennines in Gods own, we definitely pronounce it Brawm.

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Visited The Dirty Bottles pub in Alnwick. In 1725 The landlord was clearing up but after touching some dirty bottles in the window dropped down dead. His wife said they were cursed so they’ve not been touched since and the pub changed its name. #pub #strange #northumberland #History

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

L. P. Hartley famously wrote in his novel The Go-Between that ‘The Past is a foreign country: they do things differently there’. I guess as Genealogists we are travellers on an expedition to illuminate that foreign country. #Genealogy #FamilyHistory

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

There’s always a sadness when you finish a good book - the characters you’ve come to know and love are gone. In this case though there’s a few more in the series - the next one’s on order. Highly recommend Hiding the Past, by @nathandylangoodwin.bsky.social #Genealogy

Book cover showing an old run down. Portage in a forest

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Huddersfield-born Harold Wilson died on this day 1995. Formed Labour governments after four general elections, more than any other leader. His honeymoon was 1964-66. After the 1967 sterling crisis, problems piled in. Painting by Ruskin Spear (National Portrait Gallery).

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Great trip out on the Flying Scotsman today from The Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre at Ruddington.

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Because of the size and flatness you don’t always get to see the shape of the Vale of York - this was taken at Garrowby Hill on the A166 as you descend down the Yorkshire Wolds. The flatness of the vale carved out by the last ice age 20,000 years ago.

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Jon M. Sweeney @jonmsweeney.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

I’m skeptical.

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Bob Marshall @bobmarshall.co.uk · 03/12/2024

Winter is coming! Three reconstructed views of Brougham Castle I made for new English Heritage guidebooks. These show how the castle may have looked in 1388 following the additions and alterations made by Roger Clifford, 5th Baron of Westmoreland. Images ©Historic England / English Heritage Trust.

A digital reconstruction of Brougham Castle shows how it may have looked in 1388 following the additions and alterations made by Roger Clifford, 5th Baron of Westmoreland. Artist: Bob Marshall. © Historic England / English Heritage Trust. Contact Historic England Archives for Licensing enquiries.

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Try Brawm as a pronunciation - that’s the way my family say it. Though in parts of the uk they pronounce it broom.

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Lord Henry Peter Brougham died 158 years ago on 7th May 1868, in Cannes, France. Many obituaries were written reflecting on his life. #LordBrougham #Brougham

Portrait of a young Lord Brougham dressed in formal attire.

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Pleased to have picked up an original copy of the three volume set of The life and times of Henry Lord Brougham. These are the first versions of the third edition published in 1872 with corrections from 1st edition . #LordBrougham #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #Brougham

Close up of the three book spines with gold leaf lettering

The three books stood upright in light brown leather with Gold coloured lettering stood on a wooden chest

The front page detailing the title and year produced 1872, along with publisher William Blackwood and Sons

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

The hypocrisy is duly noted and agreed with BUT it doesn’t mean the book is wrong. Just clarifying.

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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

I’m visiting #Northumberland for the first time in June - what are the “must do” experiences and sights to see. #history #walks #HolyIsland

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Orkney Library & Archive @orkneylibrary.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Today is #NationalPenguinDay so we're remembering that time we made a Penguin out of Penguin Books. It's a Penguin Penguin. 🐧

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Good luck to Matt and the team from the Matt Hampson Foundation who are doing the London Marathon www.justgiving.com/page/matt-ha...

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All Things Brougham Genealogy @allthingsbrougham.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Time to get off the sofa looking back at the past - the sun is shining and the garden is calling. #genealogy sunshine conundrum.

Orange note book on sofa with magnifying glass resting on top

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