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Some images from #WalkingwithWords #DarkAngels in Berlin. Fascinating tour underground about success of tunnels each side of the Wall, how it went up, personal stories. Gained much more understanding of geography and effects on residents. Important right now #peace
Andrew (and Louise) was so passionate about Libraries. UK libs are under pressure, asked to do so much with so little. As Louise Whitfield/Carnegie, I'm touring celebrating Carnegie lib anniversaries, bringing histories to life & Louise's influential role in supporting UK libs. Image #CathMuldowney
2026 DATE Meet Louise Whitfield. Harrogate Library's 120th anniversary 2026 & 21 Jan Louise will be visiting to celebrate too. 'Felt like there was a whole cast of characters on stage - superb'. Hold the date - details of how to book coming soon. @magnorth.bsky.social @northyorkslit.bsky.social
Thanks to all who came to #MeetLouiseWhitfield #SaltaireFestival last night, and for all questions, comments and feedback. Always lovely to share stories, to talk characters, and to see understanding dawn about people and buildings that have had effects on local communities. Louise def did that.
Thanks to #GayleLofthouse #BBCRadioLeeds for this morning's interview. Yes, the Carnegie-named buildings across Leeds & Carnegie Hall New York are indeed linked to Louise & Andrew. Tonight's performance will give a flavour of how that happened.
Louise thanks all for their comments & posts. She is looking forward to visiting Saltaire tonight in the 120th year of Shipley Carnegie Library - part of Louise/Andrew philanthropic achievements.Time for Q&A after performance. #libraries
#saltaire #carnegie #localhistory #womenshistory #Saltfamily
Louise thanks all for their comments & posts. She is looking forward to visiting Saltaire tonight in the 120th year of Shipley Carnegie Library - part of Louise/Andrew philanthropic achievements.Time for Q&A after performance. #libraries
#saltaire #carnegie #localhistory #womenshistory #Saltfamily
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'Brilliant performance', 'Fascinating', 'Entertaining and educative.' Comments on #MeetLouiseWhitfield #ClitheroeLibrary. You can catch this one-woman drama written/acted by me. Tickets also on door; Q&A after performance. #SaltaireFestival Thurs 18 Sept saltairefestival.co.uk/events/meet-...
'Brilliant performance', 'Fascinating', 'Entertaining and educative.' Comments on #MeetLouiseWhitfield #ClitheroeLibrary. You can catch this one-woman drama written/acted by me. Tickets also on door; Q&A after performance. #SaltaireFestival Thurs 18 Sept saltairefestival.co.uk/events/meet-...
#MeetLouiseWhitfield Clitheroe Library 2.30pm Sat 13th Sept.This little-known woman inspired Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy, became his 'most trusted confidante'. A story of 7 years of secret engagements, business disasters & parental influences. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-louis...
Celebrate #ClitheroeLibrary 120th birthday and Meet Louise Whitfield, wife of #AndrewCarnegie as she tells the story of their secret engagements, pre-nup, public library philanthropy and being his 'most trusted confidante'. #heritage #womenshistory #clitheroe
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-louis...
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At long last the final edition of History and Heritage Yorkshire Magazine is taking shape. David Pickersgill takes a look at "York Unlocked" whilst the other David is considering "Continuity and Change in a Northern Landscape - the Yorkshire Dales" whilst I go crystal ball gazing and ask
Thanks to #cathmuldowney for my Louise image. You can also catch a performance of the show on 13th Sept #ClitheroeLibrary which is celebrating its 120th anniversary
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-louis... #carnegielibraries #clitheroehistory @lancstelegraph.bsky.social @ribblevalleybc.bsky.social
Louise Whitfield met #AndrewCarnigie when a young girl, only was years later after her father died did they really 'meet'. Discover the turbulence of their relationship, of links to the #Saltfamily and Louise's influence on Andrew's philanthropic decisions www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/eng....
Louise Whitfield met #AndrewCarnigie when a young girl, only was years later after her father died did they really 'meet'. Discover the turbulence of their relationship, of links to the #Saltfamily and Louise's influence on Andrew's philanthropic decisions www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/eng....
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Seen it twice.
It's brilliant.
That is all.
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Booking now #SaltaireFestival, my one-woman show of Louise Whitfield, little-known female who married #AndrewCarnegie the richest man in the world. A fascinating partnership. #carnegie #philanthropy #libraries @carnegieuk.bsky.social @dunfermline.bsky.social

saltairefestival.co.uk/events/meet-...
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I've updated our page about Ingrow and Hermit Hole Conservative Club Roll of Honour. At 28 x 24 inches (710mm x 610 mm) it's considered 'Lost' at the moment, but we'll keep searching. We do have an invitation card & an order of service at Keighley Library archives:
menofworth.org.uk/ingrow-hermi...
Ingrow & Hermit Hole Conservative Club -
We know this roll of honour existed but not what happened to it. We presume it went elsewhere when the club closed down, but have no further information about
menofworth.org.uk