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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker

@postedinthepast.bsky.social
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Author of the #PostedInThePast series – revealing the true stories from postcards sent in the early 20th century, and #MemoriesFromTheFuture. Books ~ Talks ~ Freelance Editor (working with indie authors). linktr.ee/helenbaggott

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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 13h
Celebrated finishing my Tolpuddle research with a quick visit and lunch. Good to see @tolpuddleoct.bsky.social is in fine fettle!
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 21h
Blackpool – posted in 1911 to Hadfield Street, Old Trafford, Manchester: Dear Eliza, Just to say I am having a good time and the weather is lovely. Yours sincerely, Emily. #PostedInThePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Where would we be without museums? I've almost finished the Blandford Forum section in my new book about Dorset. Visits to Blandford's Fashion and Town museums have completed those chapters' research. The only question is, did Arthur meet your ancestors? #Genealogy
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Door exhibited in Wareham Museum – from the childhood home of Lawrence of Arabia, complete with 'height marks' for Ned, as he was known. #AdoorableThursday
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
The Myles Standish Monument, Duxbury – sent in 1914 to Jennie Boardman, Rhode Island: "Dear Jennie I am sending you a little token for graduation. Hope you receive it. Write and let me know what you are to do… Love to all from all from Lillian." #PostedInThePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Brighton, sent to Miss Baldwin, Gillingham Road, Gillingham, Kent in 1907: Received letter. Glad to hear the news. I am still about the same. #PostedInThePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
King William's College, Isle of Man – posted in 1905 to Mrs Parker, Stafford: "Fred Well, the weather beautiful, enjoying himself." #PostedInThePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
I was delighted to take part in this year's #AATP – an event covering many days of free talks. I decided to talk about postcards (!) that reveal stories about WWI. This topic is covered in a full-length talk that I offer. All talks: sog.org.uk/learn/learni... youtu.be/Wx_3dGVLqbU
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Learning Hub - Society of Genealogists
We understand what it's like to want to know where you are from, to yearn to solve the mysteries of the past, and to connect with the people whose lives lead to ours. At the SoG we aim to give support...
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Betty Alden's house in Lower Compton, Rhode Island. The card was sent to Providence: "Weather fine except for five minutes. Here with Nat on joyride." Betty/Elizabeth was the daughter of John Alden and Priscilla Mullins, who had travelled to America aboard the Mayflower.
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Walmer Lifeboat and Crew – posted to Miss Beale in Margate in 1905: Please can you meet bird at Margate. We will send it by the Granville. Will arrive sometime after 5. Wire before 12 if you cannot meet bird. #PostedInThePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
There are so many talks to choose from for this year's #aatp2026 #aatp event. Here's my little contribution: sog.org.uk/gold-library...
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Postcards from a different Front Line - Society of Genealogists
What postcards from the First World War tells us about life for our ancestors
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Happy #PostboxSaturday and #StinkPipeSaturday from Manchester's Town Hall: Hope you are well. Have you got the broom done yet. I have finished mine. Our visitors all gone & Aunt L up to the neck in cleaning. Beaty no better. #PostedInThePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The photo was on the newly opened walk at Norden. It goes around a former claypit and then back along the station platform.
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
it's a running joke here, how people used to walk to Swanage from Scotland. We also have Greenland, but that's a different kind of adventure.
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Near Corfe Castle, Dorset for #FingerpostFriday.
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Studland Bay House, posted to Liverpool: Best wishes for a very Happy Xmas. #PostedInThePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
This isn't my dad in the postcard of Worth Matravers but he was based at the nearby RAF camp just before the card was sent in 1959: "Many thanks for your letter, also the hankie. This is where we are spending most of the day. We walked over this morning." #PostedInThePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
With still so many lovely bookings for this year, it seems strange to look ahead to next year already. But groups are filling their diaries and I'm happy to do the same. If you're looking at speakers for next year (or even this!), why not get in touch? www.helenbaggott.co.uk/speaker
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Holborn Viaduct, sent in 1904 to Miss Cole, Cumberland: This is a place I've been over this afternoon. Talk about busy, not half. Goodbye with love. LF #PostedInThePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
And it all kicks off tomorrow! #AATP #AATP26 #OnePlaceStudies
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Blandford, sent to Aileen Coats, Logie, Dundee: Having a glprious holiday. Down at Studland & Lulworth today – glorious places. Also at the Blue Pool. Been bathing & sunbathing. See the hounds nearly every morning out for exercise. #PostedInThePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Nice day in Dorset.
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Posted in 1932 to Bridgeton, New Jersey: "They don't give us fish here." #PostedInThePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Early example of photoshopping?
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
#SailAwaySunday sent from Berlin to New York: "This is how the rich people travel." #PostedInThePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Join me next week on 10th Oct at 1pm for day 4 of #AATP #AATP26 to hear my talk about Postcards from a Different Front Line. All the talks for this 10-day event are available afterwards. More information via the link sog.org.uk/welcome-to-a... #Genealogy #Postcards @sogorg.bsky.social
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Working brunch...
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Happy #PostboxSaturday from outside Swanage's town hall.
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Arundel Castle, posted to Bertie James in Bristol in 1905: Dear Bertie, I hope you are well. Thanks for your card. With love from us both, Auntie Esther. #PostedInThePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Corfe Castle, sent from Burlington Road, Swanage to Roberta in Kennington in 1908: This card is of the ruins of Corfe Castle. We passed it in the train. What place are you at school. What am I. Madge Bell has not written. #PostedInThePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Where would we be without them?!
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Piccadilly Circus, London and Star Postcards, sent to Miss Latham on the Rising Sun Farm: Just a line to say that I'm making a start for England. Best love Gilbert. #PostedInThePast #WorldPostcardDay
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Join me on 10th October at 1pm for day 4 of #AATP #AATP26 to hear my talk about Postcards from a Different Front Line. All the talks for this 10-day event are available afterwards. More information via the link sog.org.uk/welcome-to-a... #Genealogy #Postcards @sogorg.bsky.social
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Only about 15 miles from home – house and gardens to explore. Can recommend the cheese, ham and pickle bap. 😋
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
After routine dental appointments in Ferndown, I nipped to Kingston Lacy for lunch. It's a lovely day here and the car park is much improved. Most of the plot for the #MemoriesFromTheFuture sequel connects with Kingston Lacy, so I suppose I could call it a research trip...
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Shipley & Saltaire, posted to Mr Smith in Hackney Wick in 1909: Best wishes from Shipley. Will write later. Kind Regards. #PostedInthePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Looking forward to flying over to France next month (via Zoom) to talk to the Society of Authors France Group: societyofauthors.org/event/france... @societyofauthors.bsky.social
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Southport, posted in 1915 to Mrs Abberley, Shrewsbury: Dear Ma, I will be coming on the 4.20 on Thursday. Am not sure about Mary. She will know tomorrow. #PostedInThePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
This postcard of the Globe at Durlston was sent to Ashford: "Glad to hear you are mending a little. It is slow work I know. It has happened very unfortunately for you both." #PostedInThePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
It's been years since I went inside. Must look at the font next time.
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Might not be children? Very strange!
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Porlock Church, posted in 1916 to Hannah Short in Barnstaple: I hear you have had a very enjoyable time recently. I expect you recognise this place. The babies are interesting. I hope that RD is still well. #PostedInThePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Christmas madness at local garden centre – with the added bonus of lots of postbox jigsaws for #PostboxSaturday
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Although my next book moves into Dorset, there are still connections with Minehead and two children who died there. Exploring their short lives is a sad project but it does help us to remember them. Using true stories about real people in a genealogical novel is essential to me.
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A Few Forgotten Women @afewforgottenwomen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
On this #ForgottenWomenFriday we share the exciting news that we are launching a book www.fewforgottenwomen.com/post/once-hi... #WomensHistory #SocialHistory #BookLaunch
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Once Hidden, Now Heard - we launch a book
For the past year or so, the A Few Forgotten Women team have been working on a book. This is a multi-authored compilation combining aspects of women's history with case studies. We are very excited to...
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Charles Dickens House – sent from The Mess, HMS Aquarius: "Dear Mother, so glad to receive your welcome letter today. i have not much news so you must excuse the PC. Thank you for mending all my clothes. Your affectionate son, Rich X" #PostedInThePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Lovely to visit Wimborne, especially when there's pizza for lunch.
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Charles Dickens House – sent from The Mess, HMS Aquarius: "Dear Mother, so glad to receive your welcome letter today. i have not much news so you must excuse the PC. Thank you for mending all my clothes. Your affectionate son, Rich X" #PostedInThePast
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Lovely setting for this afternoon's talk about the Mayflower.
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Helen Baggott | Editor ~ Author ~ Speaker @postedinthepast.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
#WindowsOnWednesday and #WallsOnWednesday at Durlston Castle, Dorset.
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