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The Dead Sleuth

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Ancestral Hawkshaw. Research Fiend and Genealogist for Hire Sleuthing YORK and Beyond. Sometime Speaker. Storyteller. Whatever... Genealogist: deadsleuth.com Grave Hunter: @graveyardsquirrel.com Between Worlds: @teebylo.com

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The Dead Sleuth @deadsleuth.com · Jul 8

If I'm not buried within an archive somewhere, wandering among the tombstones with camera in hand, or storytelling in an unquiet street in York or beyond - I will probably be getting messy with wood, glue and paint inside my cluttered den.

Now, did someone say the word CAKE?

#StillSleuthing 🔍

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The Dead Sleuth @deadsleuth.com · 1d

As the 'Witching Hour' beckons and the veil grows thin 'twixt the living and the dead - I've returned to desk and kettle duty.

And, for those curious about the trials and tribulations of the long-forgotten dead of Yorkshire - why not join me?

I vanish at 4pm.

Still Sleuthing 🔍@yorkfhs.bsky.social

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Tee @teebylo.com · 2d

Hey Tee! Enough already with the sleuthing, storytelling, scribbling or spiritual questing as TODAY is #NationalCatDay

Sincerely,
The Feline 😻

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Dear Furry Familiar,
Isn't every day National Cat Day around here?

Your Humble Servant,
Tee

P.S. How can I work under these conditions? 😘

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The Polite Tourist True Crime Walks @politetourist.com · 3d

With a nod to Yuletide - The Polite Tourist presents an EVENING walk in YORK through NOVEMBER and DECEMBER.

Why not come along and listen to the tales of those folk for whom the celebration of Christmas would sadly be their last.

The Box Office awaits!
www.tickettailor.com/events/polit...

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The Dead Sleuth @deadsleuth.com · 8d

Signed. Sealed. Delivered. I'm Yours?

Alas, not for poor Elizabeth maister and her illegitimate daughter as her lover begged the parish wardens for anonymity with the promise of a generous cash settlement in the year 1806.

Who said romance is dead?

#StillSleuthing 🔍 The Borthwick. York. UK.

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The Graveyard Squirrel @graveyardsquirrel.com · 12d

'This Star for a Moment Given'

Peppered with moss and standing tall among falling leaves underneath a greying October sky - the monument to one John Fisher who died at the age of three months in the year 1851.

🪦 Parish Churchyard of St Olave. York. UK.

#GraveyardSquirrel #StillSleuthing 🔍

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The Dead Sleuth @deadsleuth.com · 15d

I have been haunting the archives since my teenage years and they are still one of THE most exciting places to visit when I’m in pursuit of those elusive ancestors!

If you need a sleuth to haunt an archive, why not cast your eye what's on offer at deadsleuth.com?

#DeadSleuth #StillSleuthing 🔍

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The Polite Tourist True Crime Walks @politetourist.com · 16d

I. The Polite Tourist offers true crime walks through Victorian history. Through York, Scarboro', and beyond.

As The Polite Tourist peels back the long shadows of dark Victoriana - find yourself spirited back to the cruel streets of another world where death was ever present...

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Tee @teebylo.com · 17d

DEAR TEE,

When those elusive ancestors have been left to their peace and the storytelling streets of York and beyond have fallen quiet - what do YOU do?

CURIOUS

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DEAR CURIOUS,

Inquiring minds may find a smidgen of satisfaction within the pages of the OCTOBER 'Dalesman'

SINCERELY TEE

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Tee @teebylo.com · 17d

'The lawn is pressed by unseen feet and ghosts return...' ~ T. S. Eliot

Nestled within Olde Yorke, 'tis whispered that sixty translucent folk and creatures patiently await and that you have until the second day of November by which to make their acquaintance.

Seek and see!

#StillSleuthing 🔍

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The Dead Sleuth @deadsleuth.com · 18d

Are you intrigued or perplexed about the history of your ancestors?

The Dead Sleuth is a registered company located in the City of York offering professional genealogical services for those looking to solve the riddles of their own family history.

#DeadSleuth #GraveyardSquirrel #StillSleuthing 🔍

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The Graveyard Squirrel @graveyardsquirrel.com · 29d

A broken wing, a halo and with one tiny perfect foot peeking out from under an elaborate stone gown while protected by a delicate cobweb are all that remains of an angel perched upon an tombstone.

⚰ York Cemetery. UK.

#DeadSleuth #GraveyardSquirrel #TombstoneThursday #StillSleuthing 🔍

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The Dead Sleuth @deadsleuth.com · Oct 1

Are you intrigued about the history of your ancestors?

The Dead Sleuth is a registered company located in the City of York offering professional genealogical services for those looking to solve the riddles and absurdities of their own family history.

Curious much?

#DeadSleuth #StillSleuthing 🔍

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The Polite Tourist True Crime Walks @politetourist.com · Sep 30

I. 'GHOST Maybe disappearing from the world is the only way to be seen' ~ Anonymepoet21

Alas, a stroll through the stone arches of old bridges in the ancient City of York, and along the cobbles of a riverside path steeped in history AND heartache with The Polite Tourist one evening is now no more.

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Ancestral Enquiries - Tony Smith 🌳 @ancestralenq.bsky.social · Sep 28

Great day at York Unlocked & Bishophilll, York history walk with @deadsleuth.com

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The Dead Sleuth @deadsleuth.com · Sep 25

Trawling through the parish registers from the City of York for sight of an elusive betrothal at @yorkfhs.bsky.social is not proving easy this morning.

Thank goodness help is at hand during my sleuthing hour of need.

Still Sleuthing 🔍

P.S. Those registers are paper copies and NOT the real deal!

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Tee @teebylo.com · Sep 19

"Meet me where the sky touches the sea. Wait for me where the world begins." ~ Jennifer Donnelly

The view from my world this afternoon.

#DeadSleuth #GraveyardSquirrel #TeeAndTombstones #YorkyHistoryLass #FamilyHistorySleuth #Genealogist #StillSleuthing at Scarborough 🔍

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Tee @teebylo.com · Sep 19

II. And, in defiance of that Victorian spoilsport - I have ventured forth to Scarborough once more to catch the final day of the exhibition 'The Yorkshire Coast By Rail' at the fabulous Old Parcels Office.

#DeadSleuth #GraveyardSquirrel #YorkyHistoryLass #StillSleuthing 🔍

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Tee @teebylo.com · Sep 19

I. "Scarborough has no wish for a greater influx of vagrants and those who have no money to spend." ~ George Knowles.

Despite the missive fired off in 1844 from his smart abode at Woodend in Scarboro', Knowles was unsuccessful in his campaign to halt the rail connection from York to his hometown.

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Tee @teebylo.com · Sep 19

Against a backdrop of aged soft stone under a dappled blue cloudy Scarborough sky and stretching to a quarter of a mile long - the longest railway bench in the world awaits at Platform 1.

The view from my world this noontime.

#DeadSleuth #GraveyardSquirrel #YorkyHistoryLass #StillSleuthing 🔍

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The Polite Tourist True Crime Walks @politetourist.com · Sep 18

II. However, the poignant tale of this discarded slipper would be lost to the ravages of time - until now!

WHO HIDES BENEATH? A WALK LIKE NO OTHER.

Tickets await the curious to walk awhile every THURSDAY and FRIDAY from 7pm through SEPTEMBER month.

#PoliteTourist #LadyBrigante #StillSleuthing 🔍

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The Polite Tourist True Crime Walks @politetourist.com · Sep 18

I. It all began with the discovery of a slipper in the year 1898 on the doorstep of an abode in the Middle Water Lane of the City of YORK.

With the hunt for the wearer now underway, a tragic discovery was soon sadly revealed...

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The Polite Tourist True Crime Walks @politetourist.com · Sep 16

I. Shortly after midnight one August day in the year 1902 - a young mother left her home in the Hungate area of YORK with her youngest child safely nestled within her arms.

Their last moments together under the shadow of Skeldergate Bridge would ignite a perfect firestorm throughout the city...

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The Dead Sleuth @deadsleuth.com · Sep 9

School's OUT!

In the SEPTEMBER publication of The Yorkshire Dalesman, I muse on memories of my school days, and the controversial antics of the clergyman of Boston Spa who would trigger the Victorian equivalent of a viral internet phenomenon in the year 1877.

#DeadSleuth #StillSleuthing 🔍

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Tee @teebylo.com · Sep 9

On a gloriously sunny morning and with an early arrival into the city - I have seized a few stolen moments wandering around the majestic seat of local justice here in York before a noon meeting beckons.

And, strictly for the purpose of sleuthing - I might add!

#DeadSleuth #StillSleuthing 🔍

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Tee @teebylo.com · Sep 4

A tempting treat or three for ME from my fabulous fellow sleuth after their annual prison visit.

📸 The Sleuthing Room @yorkfhs.bsky.social

#DeadSleuth #GraveyardSquirrel #TeeAndTombstones #YorkyHistoryLass #FamilyHistorySleuth #Genealogist #CravingChocolate #StillSleuthing 🔍

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