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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 3h

The theme for Day 6 of #31DaysofGraves (following the Scottish list of themes) is Hourglass. Such engravings seem to be few and far between in Loughborough, England, my #OnePlaceStudy lynneaboutloughborough.blogspot.com/2026/10/31-d...

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31 Days of Graves Day 6 Hourglass

Some of these engravings are not easy to find when you want them! This hourglass is so beautifully crafted.

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 14h

Interesting article about the benefits to young people of taking part in bell ringing. Any similar multi-generational activity is good for all involved. I'd put lawn bowls in the same category (as mother of a young Hants county player)https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwy7zl1k2zgko

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

For day 5 of #31DaysofGraves (following the Scottish list of themes) we're showcasing one of the most tidy memorials in Loughborough, UK, my #OnePlaceStudy lynneaboutloughborough.blogspot.com/2026/10/31-d...

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31 Days of Graves Day 5 Tidy

Tidy! That's the theme for today, Day 5 of the 31 days of Graves project!

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Day 2 of #31DaysofGraves and the theme (according to Scottish graves) is Died Abroad. Plenty of choice to be found in the cemeteries of Loughborough, UK. #OnePlaceStudy lynneaboutloughborough.blogspot.com/2026/10/31-d...

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31 Days of Graves Day 2 Died Abroad

Today the theme for 31 Days of Graves is memorials to people who died abroad, and not in Loughborough.

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Ok, here we are at 1st October and I find myself taking part in #31DaysofGraves Is this a challenge too far for my #OnePlaceStudy ? Let's begin with the theme of Angels lynneaboutloughborough.blogspot.com/2026/10/31-d...

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31 Days of Graves Day 1 Angels

Here's the first entry for 31 Days of Graves, on the theme of angels, which feature on some of Loughborough's memorial stones.

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Oh my goodness, this happened to.tje blog while I was sleeping! 2m??? 2m??? Blimey, who'd have thought 13 years ago when I started that, well we'd have continued for 13 years, and reach 2m page views?! Thanks to everyone with an interest on Loughborough, my #OnePlaceStudy

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I was excited to find a former tallow chandlers in Ashby-de-la-Zouch which is just down the road from Loughborough my #OnePlaceStudy. I wrote about some Loughborough rallies chandlers in one of my books. Wish I'd taken a photo inside! lynneaboutloughborough.blogspot.com/2026/09/tall...

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Tallow Chandlers

A recent trip to Ashby reminded me about some of the occupations that were held by people in Loughborough, back in the day ...

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Four Loughborough walks for #HODs2026 now done, three more to go! Thank you to one of my walkers for the action shot! Sighhhh #imalwaysgesticulating !

Group of people looking at an Art Deco cinema in a town centre

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

So that's a wrap for day 1 of my heritage walks for #HODs2026 Two walks done, another five to go! Can you spot the HODs banner on the railings of Charnwood Museum in Queen's Park?

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

There's still time to sign up to join me on a walk around Loughborough, either discovering the beautiful Queen's Park, or some of the buildings in the town centre during #HODs2026 Booking information on the HODs website. www.heritageopendays.org.uk/whats-on/sea...

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The final guest post in celebration of my Loughborough blog's 13th birthday follows the renovated and reinvigorated Generator Building through its first 100 days since reopening, and looks ahead to its future. #OnePlaceStudy enjoy! lynneaboutloughborough.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...

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The Generator First Hundred Days: big achievements and fairy steps

In April 2026, the renovated Generator building opened its doors. Jill Vincent tells us about 100 days since that opening and about future plans.

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Still celebrating my blog's 13th birthday, with a guest post from Deborah about our Alexandra Bedspread. Listen to Deborah telling the story of the bedspread, and finding out how to vote for her in the #HODs @findmypast.bsky.social competition! lynneaboutloughborough.blogspot.com/2026/08/alex...

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Alexandra Bedspread and Heritage Open Days - get voting!

4th August, the blog's birthday. Also coincidentally the day voting opens in the Heritage Open Days competition. VOTE NOW for the Alexandra Bedspread!

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Loughborough's Alexandra bedspread with 150+ signatures, from locals to Queen Alexandra herself, was created as a fundraiser for our Carillon War Memorial. The lead researcher of the names has been shortlisted for a #HODs2026 award! Read more here! lynneaboutloughborough.blogspot.com/2026/08/alex...

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Alexandra Bedspread and Heritage Open Days - get voting!

4th August, the blog's birthday. Also coincidentally the day voting opens in the Heritage Open Days competition. VOTE NOW for the Alexandra Bedspread!

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Did you know that Loughborough, my #OnePlaceStudy is home to the UK's last remaining dedicated bellfoundry? No? Well, pop over to my blog's birthday guestpost by staff at the Bell Trust & find out more about this amazing factory & how you can visit lynneaboutloughborough.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-...

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The UK's Last Great Bellfoundry: Preserving Loughborough's Living Heritage

Loughborough is privleged to be the home of the last major bellfoundry in the UK. This guestpost tells the story of the foundry and how you can visit.

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

The Loughborough blog continues to celebrate its 13th birthday. Today I'm thrilled to share a guest post from someone who has recently moved here from Herefordshire. Enjoy this fabulous post about differences, similarities, and walks #OnePlaceStudy lynneaboutloughborough.blogspot.com/2026/08/walk...

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Walking in Loughborough and Herefordshire

Moving to a new area can be a bit daunting, but joining an organised walking group can be a great benefit. Hear Rod's experience in this guest post!

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

This month is my Loughborough blog's 13th birthday! Who'd have thought it!! By way of celebration, we have a series of guest posts, the first from Charnwood Arts, an organisation celebrating its 50th birthday!! lynneaboutloughborough.blogspot.com/2026/08/half...

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Half a Century of Creativity: Charnwood Arts Turns 50

Local history of the market & university town of Loughborough in Leicestershire presented by an accredited Leicestershire Tour Guide.

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Queen's Park and the Carillon in Loughborough, my #OnePlaceStudy are looking and sounding superb, as always! Changes afoot, too! lynneaboutloughborough.blogspot.com/2026/07/quee...

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Queen’s Park and the Carillon

How glorious is our wonderful Queen's Park and Carillon looking this summer! Changes afoot, too!

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The town crier, grave digger, and sexton in Loughborough was George Brookes) baptised 29 April 1754, died 17 October 1828, aged 74. Outlived by his wife, Ann, who died in 1848, aged 91. #InternationalTownCriersDay #OnePlaceStudy This deserves more investigation!

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Absolutely thrilled that my talk proposal for #AATP26 aka #AllAboutThatPlace has been accepted, and I can't wait to share it with you! Of course, my examples will come from Loughborough, my #OnePlaceStudy! Can't wait to hear everyone else's presentations during the event, too! #lifelonglearning

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Tonight on the blog about Loughborough, my #OnePlaceStudy, we're continuing with Goadby's History of Loughborough, in which we are introduced to Lord Hastings: lynneaboutloughborough.blogspot.com/2026/07/goad...

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Goadby’s History of Loughborough, Chapter 9, Part 1

Continuing the story of Loughborough as presented by Edwin Goadby in his serialization in the Loughborough Monitor newspaper.

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

From a walking leaflet for my local area. #thecaseofthemissingoxfordcomma #grammarpolice Luckily, I don't have a dog, so it will be neither on nor off its lead!

Text: It is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchair users. Please don't pick plants and keep dogs on leads.

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lynneaboutloughborough @lynneaboutlboro.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

I struggled as a child to read The Hobbit - too many names I couldn't pronounce. Shied away from Anglo-Saxon history for the same reason. Tonight I enjoyed hearing about Aethelstan, the first king of England, from @david-woodman45.bsky.social Thank you for an interesting talk!

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