Ancestral Enquiries - Tony Smith 🌳
@ancestralenq.bsky.social
Genealogist & Family Historian for 20 years.
AGRA Associate, Wakefield, W. Yorks.
Pharos Intermediate & Advanced Certificate
One Place Study: St. John's Square, Wakefield
www.ancestralenquiries.co.uk
#FamilyHistory
#Genealogy
#LocalHistory
#Yorkshire
AGRA Associate, Wakefield, W. Yorks.
Pharos Intermediate & Advanced Certificate
One Place Study: St. John's Square, Wakefield
www.ancestralenquiries.co.uk
#FamilyHistory
#Genealogy
#LocalHistory
#Yorkshire
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Welcome to all new followers. My name is Tony & I started my professional genealogy journey in 2024.
When I'm not researching my ancestors or those of clients I enjoy running, alternative music, travelling & exploring historical buildings, churches, cathedrals, pubs, landmarks & graveyards.
When I'm not researching my ancestors or those of clients I enjoy running, alternative music, travelling & exploring historical buildings, churches, cathedrals, pubs, landmarks & graveyards.
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A blue plaque & the inside of Nottingham Midland Station. Designed in 1904 by Albert Edward Lambert & Charles Trubshaw for the Midland Railway Company. Constructed in Neo-Baroque style with a mixture of red brick terracotta & glazed terracotta with slate & glazed pitch roofs /1
December 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A blue plaque & the inside of Nottingham Midland Station. Designed in 1904 by Albert Edward Lambert & Charles Trubshaw for the Midland Railway Company. Constructed in Neo-Baroque style with a mixture of red brick terracotta & glazed terracotta with slate & glazed pitch roofs /1
A blue plaque & the inside of Nottingham Midland Station. Designed in 1904 by Albert Edward Lambert & Charles Trubshaw for the Midland Railway Company. Constructed in Neo-Baroque style with a mixture of red brick terracotta & glazed terracotta with slate & glazed pitch roofs /1
December 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
A blue plaque & the inside of Nottingham Midland Station. Designed in 1904 by Albert Edward Lambert & Charles Trubshaw for the Midland Railway Company. Constructed in Neo-Baroque style with a mixture of red brick terracotta & glazed terracotta with slate & glazed pitch roofs /1
Rest in Peace, acclaimed photographer of over 50 years Martin Parr who has died age 73. Parr was famous for his colourful shots that captured everyday life & working people at the seaside. 👇
BBC News - British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
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BBC News - British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
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Photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
Parr rose to prominence in the mid 1980s, his colourful images capturing British life.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Rest in Peace, acclaimed photographer of over 50 years Martin Parr who has died age 73. Parr was famous for his colourful shots that captured everyday life & working people at the seaside. 👇
BBC News - British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - British photographer Martin Parr dies aged 73
www.bbc.com/news/article...
West Yorkshire town Heckmondwike which is said to have inspired Blackpool Illuminations has switched on its lights for the 149th year with a funfair & market. 👇
BBC News - How Heckmondwike's Christmas lights inspired Blackpool Illuminations - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - How Heckmondwike's Christmas lights inspired Blackpool Illuminations - BBC News
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How Heckmondwike's Christmas lights inspired Blackpool Illuminations
Heckmondwike is celebrating 149 years of its festive display.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 12:46 PM
West Yorkshire town Heckmondwike which is said to have inspired Blackpool Illuminations has switched on its lights for the 149th year with a funfair & market. 👇
BBC News - How Heckmondwike's Christmas lights inspired Blackpool Illuminations - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - How Heckmondwike's Christmas lights inspired Blackpool Illuminations - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Former Liverpool FC owner Tom Hicks has died aged 79. 👇
BBC News - Former Liverpool co-owner Hicks dies aged 79
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BBC News - Former Liverpool co-owner Hicks dies aged 79
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Tom Hicks: Ex-Liverpool co-owner dies aged 79
American Tom Hicks, who owned Liverpool alongside George Gillett from 2007 to 2010, dies at his home in Dallas.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Former Liverpool FC owner Tom Hicks has died aged 79. 👇
BBC News - Former Liverpool co-owner Hicks dies aged 79
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BBC News - Former Liverpool co-owner Hicks dies aged 79
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Cambridgeshire Archives has bought The Terrier of John Chettoe's Property in Chesterton from a private owner in South Africa. The document offers a snapshot of life in an 18th century village which is now a suburb of Cambridge. 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Chesterton historical land survey offers snapshot of village life
An 18th Century survey reveals details of life in Chesterton before it became a Cambridge suburb.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Cambridgeshire Archives has bought The Terrier of John Chettoe's Property in Chesterton from a private owner in South Africa. The document offers a snapshot of life in an 18th century village which is now a suburb of Cambridge. 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How a Charles Dickens visit to Rochester Cathedral, Kent inspired the publication of A Christmas Carol in 1843 which was widely acclaimed to reinvigorate Christmas as a celebration rather than just centre it around an event in the life of Jesus. 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How Rochester Cathedral inspired Dickens to reclaim Christmas
Charles Dickens' love for Christmas arose after a visit to Rochester Cathedral, Secret Kent hears.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:11 AM
How a Charles Dickens visit to Rochester Cathedral, Kent inspired the publication of A Christmas Carol in 1843 which was widely acclaimed to reinvigorate Christmas as a celebration rather than just centre it around an event in the life of Jesus. 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The grave of the woolstapler, William Marsland in Wakefield Cemetery who died 30th September 1880. Born around 1794 in Ardsley, Wakefield he was a hosier on Kirkgate in 1841. In 1851 he was a hosier worsted yarn manufacturer employing /1
With @graveyardsquirrel.com
With @graveyardsquirrel.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The grave of the woolstapler, William Marsland in Wakefield Cemetery who died 30th September 1880. Born around 1794 in Ardsley, Wakefield he was a hosier on Kirkgate in 1841. In 1851 he was a hosier worsted yarn manufacturer employing /1
With @graveyardsquirrel.com
With @graveyardsquirrel.com
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The former cemetery chapel at St. George's Field, Woodhouse, Leeds designed by John Clark for the Leeds Cemetery Company dates from 1835. Built in Greek Revival style in ashlar, delphstone & millstone grit with grey slate roof. There were repairs to the upper walls & roof /1
December 6, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The former cemetery chapel at St. George's Field, Woodhouse, Leeds designed by John Clark for the Leeds Cemetery Company dates from 1835. Built in Greek Revival style in ashlar, delphstone & millstone grit with grey slate roof. There were repairs to the upper walls & roof /1
Huge fire at former Ritz Ballroom, Bradford Road, Brighouse which dates from 1937.😥
BBC News - Fire engulfs historic old ballroom and nightclub in Brighouse - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Fire engulfs historic old ballroom and nightclub in Brighouse - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
December 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Huge fire at former Ritz Ballroom, Bradford Road, Brighouse which dates from 1937.😥
BBC News - Fire engulfs historic old ballroom and nightclub in Brighouse - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Fire engulfs historic old ballroom and nightclub in Brighouse - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sadly there is a major fire tonight at the former Ritz Ballroom, Bradford Road, Brighouse which dates from 1937. 👇
BBC News - Drive-through plan for former Brighouse ballroom - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Drive-through plan for former Brighouse ballroom - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Drive-through plan for former Brighouse ballroom
Developers say they want to turn the former Ritz Ballroom into a Starbucks coffee shop.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Sadly there is a major fire tonight at the former Ritz Ballroom, Bradford Road, Brighouse which dates from 1937. 👇
BBC News - Drive-through plan for former Brighouse ballroom - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Drive-through plan for former Brighouse ballroom - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The grave of the woolstapler, William Marsland in Wakefield Cemetery who died 30th September 1880. Born around 1794 in Ardsley, Wakefield he was a hosier on Kirkgate in 1841. In 1851 he was a hosier worsted yarn manufacturer employing /1
With @graveyardsquirrel.com
With @graveyardsquirrel.com
December 6, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The grave of the woolstapler, William Marsland in Wakefield Cemetery who died 30th September 1880. Born around 1794 in Ardsley, Wakefield he was a hosier on Kirkgate in 1841. In 1851 he was a hosier worsted yarn manufacturer employing /1
With @graveyardsquirrel.com
With @graveyardsquirrel.com
The former cemetery chapel at St. George's Field, Woodhouse, Leeds designed by John Clark for the Leeds Cemetery Company dates from 1835. Built in Greek Revival style in ashlar, delphstone & millstone grit with grey slate roof. There were repairs to the upper walls & roof /1
December 6, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The former cemetery chapel at St. George's Field, Woodhouse, Leeds designed by John Clark for the Leeds Cemetery Company dates from 1835. Built in Greek Revival style in ashlar, delphstone & millstone grit with grey slate roof. There were repairs to the upper walls & roof /1
Founder of What Every Woman Wants retailer Vera Weisfeld dies age 87. 👇
BBC News - Founder of fashion retailer What Every Woman Wants dies
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BBC News - Founder of fashion retailer What Every Woman Wants dies
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Vera Weisfeld: Founder of retailer What Every Woman wants dies
Vera Weisfeld founded the women's fashion chain with her husband Gerald in Glasgow in 1971.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Founder of What Every Woman Wants retailer Vera Weisfeld dies age 87. 👇
BBC News - Founder of fashion retailer What Every Woman Wants dies
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - Founder of fashion retailer What Every Woman Wants dies
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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✨Inside the medieval roof timbers at Beverley Minster, Yorkshire, one of the rafters has been dated (c. 921) and was a sapling during the reign of King Æthelstan, before England was an entity.
Touch it and you feel a kind of altitude and sense that the past is cheek by jowl.
Touch it and you feel a kind of altitude and sense that the past is cheek by jowl.
December 3, 2025 at 7:33 AM
✨Inside the medieval roof timbers at Beverley Minster, Yorkshire, one of the rafters has been dated (c. 921) and was a sapling during the reign of King Æthelstan, before England was an entity.
Touch it and you feel a kind of altitude and sense that the past is cheek by jowl.
Touch it and you feel a kind of altitude and sense that the past is cheek by jowl.
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Remembering former engineer's pattern maker William Woodhead, who died on this day in 1900 at the age of 57.
December 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Remembering former engineer's pattern maker William Woodhead, who died on this day in 1900 at the age of 57.
Great to catch up on Zoom tonight with the @pharostutors.bsky.social 2023 alumni to find out what everyone has been up to. 🌳
December 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Great to catch up on Zoom tonight with the @pharostutors.bsky.social 2023 alumni to find out what everyone has been up to. 🌳
Rest in Peace, architect Frank Gehry who designed the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain has died age 96. 👇
BBC News - Legendary architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - Legendary architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
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Frank Gehry: Legendary US architect dies aged 96
Frank Gehry was acclaimed for his love of jagged angles and use of industrial materials.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Rest in Peace, architect Frank Gehry who designed the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain has died age 96. 👇
BBC News - Legendary architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
www.bbc.com/news/article...
BBC News - Legendary architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Good news Friday: Developers have again been blocked from demolishing the former Central Cinema (1930) in Cambridge, over concerns around the loss of its historic Egyptian Art Deco facade.
C20 argued strongly for retention of the façade and for it to be incorporated into any new development scheme.
C20 argued strongly for retention of the façade and for it to be incorporated into any new development scheme.
December 5, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Good news Friday: Developers have again been blocked from demolishing the former Central Cinema (1930) in Cambridge, over concerns around the loss of its historic Egyptian Art Deco facade.
C20 argued strongly for retention of the façade and for it to be incorporated into any new development scheme.
C20 argued strongly for retention of the façade and for it to be incorporated into any new development scheme.
Skipton, N. Yorks is the happiest place to live in the UK. 👇
BBC News - Skipton named UK's 'happiest place' to live - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Skipton named UK's 'happiest place' to live - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Skipton named UK's 'happiest place' to live
People praise the town's friendly residents, sense of community and access to green spaces.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Skipton, N. Yorks is the happiest place to live in the UK. 👇
BBC News - Skipton named UK's 'happiest place' to live - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Skipton named UK's 'happiest place' to live - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The eye catching Castle Inn, 1 Castle Road, Nottingham which is part of Mortimer House which also includes a cafe, shops, offices & Forhergills pub & bistro. Designed by Nottingham architect Watson Fothergill combining Gothic Revival & Old English Vernacular in red brick with /1
December 4, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The eye catching Castle Inn, 1 Castle Road, Nottingham which is part of Mortimer House which also includes a cafe, shops, offices & Forhergills pub & bistro. Designed by Nottingham architect Watson Fothergill combining Gothic Revival & Old English Vernacular in red brick with /1
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway wins 2 awards at the National Railway Heritage Awards for the work to transform the ground floor of the water tower & for the restoration of Keighley station. 👇
BBC News - Keighley & Worth Valley Railway's visitor centre wins award
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Keighley & Worth Valley Railway's visitor centre wins award
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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway's visitor centre wins award
The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway says the heritage award is a nice
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December 5, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway wins 2 awards at the National Railway Heritage Awards for the work to transform the ground floor of the water tower & for the restoration of Keighley station. 👇
BBC News - Keighley & Worth Valley Railway's visitor centre wins award
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - Keighley & Worth Valley Railway's visitor centre wins award
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Plans to convert Grade 2 listed 20-22 Mill Street, Bradford which dates from the 1870's into a GP surgery approved. 👇
BBC News - GP surgery plan for listed Bradford building approved - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - GP surgery plan for listed Bradford building approved - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
GP surgery plan for listed Bradford building approved
The Grade II listed building on Mill Street in Bradford dates back to the 1870s.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Plans to convert Grade 2 listed 20-22 Mill Street, Bradford which dates from the 1870's into a GP surgery approved. 👇
BBC News - GP surgery plan for listed Bradford building approved - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC News - GP surgery plan for listed Bradford building approved - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Work to restore the Grade 2 listed Oswestry Cambrian Railway building which dates from 1866 wins award at the National Railway Heritage Awards. 👇
#Shropshire
BBC News - Oswestry Cambrian Railway building restoration wins national award - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Shropshire
BBC News - Oswestry Cambrian Railway building restoration wins national award - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Oswestry Cambrian Railway building restoration wins national award
The work has been given the BAM Nuttall Partnership Award at the National Railway Heritage Awards.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Work to restore the Grade 2 listed Oswestry Cambrian Railway building which dates from 1866 wins award at the National Railway Heritage Awards. 👇
#Shropshire
BBC News - Oswestry Cambrian Railway building restoration wins national award - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Shropshire
BBC News - Oswestry Cambrian Railway building restoration wins national award - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The eye catching Castle Inn, 1 Castle Road, Nottingham which is part of Mortimer House which also includes a cafe, shops, offices & Forhergills pub & bistro. Designed by Nottingham architect Watson Fothergill combining Gothic Revival & Old English Vernacular in red brick with /1
December 4, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The eye catching Castle Inn, 1 Castle Road, Nottingham which is part of Mortimer House which also includes a cafe, shops, offices & Forhergills pub & bistro. Designed by Nottingham architect Watson Fothergill combining Gothic Revival & Old English Vernacular in red brick with /1