Louvain Rees ⚰️
@hellohistoria.bsky.social
BBC award-winning Social Historian ✍️
Death, Wales & Psychiatry 💀
Glamorgan County Lunatic Asylum 🧠
Workhouses | Poor Law | Lunacy 🧠
🥇BBC History Extra '30 under 30' 📚
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Death, Wales & Psychiatry 💀
Glamorgan County Lunatic Asylum 🧠
Workhouses | Poor Law | Lunacy 🧠
🥇BBC History Extra '30 under 30' 📚
📍Cardiff | views are my own • she/her
🔗 www.linktr.ee/louvainrees
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A lot of my research is centred around death, psychiatry, and mental health history.
Please be aware that some of my posts may be upsetting or uncomfortable to read.
Please keep this in mind when reading my posts
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In November 1703, a woman and her child in Llanelieu, Powys, were “blown away by the Wind…taken up in the Air two or three yards, and very much Wounded and Bruised by the Fall."
📷 St Ellyw's, Llanelieu, Powys
📷 St Ellyw's, Llanelieu, Powys
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
In November 1703, a woman and her child in Llanelieu, Powys, were “blown away by the Wind…taken up in the Air two or three yards, and very much Wounded and Bruised by the Fall."
📷 St Ellyw's, Llanelieu, Powys
📷 St Ellyw's, Llanelieu, Powys
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Explore the history and condition of St Tyfrydog's, Llandyfrydog, Anglesey with our Director, Rachel Morley.
November 29, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Explore the history and condition of St Tyfrydog's, Llandyfrydog, Anglesey with our Director, Rachel Morley.
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On the 30th November 1905, exactly 120 years ago, our founder, Ivor Bulmer-Thomas, was born in Cwmbran, Monmouthshire. After founding the FoFC in 1957, Ivor saved many churches from ruin, neglect, and demolition.
📷 St Mary's, Mundon, Essex © Christopher Dalton - Saved in 1975
📷 St Mary's, Mundon, Essex © Christopher Dalton - Saved in 1975
November 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
On the 30th November 1905, exactly 120 years ago, our founder, Ivor Bulmer-Thomas, was born in Cwmbran, Monmouthshire. After founding the FoFC in 1957, Ivor saved many churches from ruin, neglect, and demolition.
📷 St Mary's, Mundon, Essex © Christopher Dalton - Saved in 1975
📷 St Mary's, Mundon, Essex © Christopher Dalton - Saved in 1975
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If you know someone who loves history and heritage, then please follow the link below to purchase a gift membership for the Friends of Friendless Churches.
friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/news/gift-me...
friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/news/gift-me...
December 3, 2025 at 8:02 AM
If you know someone who loves history and heritage, then please follow the link below to purchase a gift membership for the Friends of Friendless Churches.
friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/news/gift-me...
friendsoffriendlesschurches.org.uk/news/gift-me...
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Have you ever seen something like this before?
December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Have you ever seen something like this before?
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This gravestone looks like the end result of a family shouting match.
gravestone of Capt. Tobias Lear (c.1736-1781)
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
carved by John Homer
gravestone of Capt. Tobias Lear (c.1736-1781)
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
carved by John Homer
December 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM
This gravestone looks like the end result of a family shouting match.
gravestone of Capt. Tobias Lear (c.1736-1781)
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
carved by John Homer
gravestone of Capt. Tobias Lear (c.1736-1781)
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
carved by John Homer
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One of the earliest death dates on a gravestone in the Old Burying Ground in Harvard Square (Cambridge, MA) is 1662, on a stone for Elizabeth Cutter.
Despite the early date, the stone is stylistically similar to stones from the 1680s, and was probably carved then (this is called "backdating").
Despite the early date, the stone is stylistically similar to stones from the 1680s, and was probably carved then (this is called "backdating").
December 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
One of the earliest death dates on a gravestone in the Old Burying Ground in Harvard Square (Cambridge, MA) is 1662, on a stone for Elizabeth Cutter.
Despite the early date, the stone is stylistically similar to stones from the 1680s, and was probably carved then (this is called "backdating").
Despite the early date, the stone is stylistically similar to stones from the 1680s, and was probably carved then (this is called "backdating").
Inspirational graffiti at the museum 👏🏻 😭
December 9, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Inspirational graffiti at the museum 👏🏻 😭
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December 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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December 9, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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TODAY! A free online #webinar from @englishassociation.bsky.social at 4.45pm. Calling all #English #teachers! Come and join us to talk about close reading and what we can do with a #poem...
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Adventures in Close Reading Poetry with A History of England in 25 Poems
This webinar explores new ways into poetry analysis and ‘unseen poetry’
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December 9, 2025 at 12:27 PM
TODAY! A free online #webinar from @englishassociation.bsky.social at 4.45pm. Calling all #English #teachers! Come and join us to talk about close reading and what we can do with a #poem...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/adventures...
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If you enjoy reading my historical ramblings, subscribe to my Substack ✍️🏻
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#Wales #History
December 9, 2025 at 12:27 PM
If you enjoy reading my historical ramblings, subscribe to my Substack ✍️🏻
IT'S FREE!
Here's a brilliant testimonial I received from one of my subscribers 😀
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#Wales #History
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#Wales #History
I've just come across the name 'Grizella' and I'm in awe ❤️
December 9, 2025 at 11:41 AM
I've just come across the name 'Grizella' and I'm in awe ❤️
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Thank you to volunteer Helen for looking into the life of William Walford for our Outside the Asylum project!
Find out about William and his life after being a patient at the asylum.
medicalmuseum.org.uk/outside-the-...
Find out about William and his life after being a patient at the asylum.
medicalmuseum.org.uk/outside-the-...
John Henry Tyler - Outside the Asylum — Worcester Medical Museums
medicalmuseum.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Thank you to volunteer Helen for looking into the life of William Walford for our Outside the Asylum project!
Find out about William and his life after being a patient at the asylum.
medicalmuseum.org.uk/outside-the-...
Find out about William and his life after being a patient at the asylum.
medicalmuseum.org.uk/outside-the-...
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Are you looking for a Christmas gift with a local history theme? If so, take a look and the maps, posters and books available in the Glamorgan Archives shop. Including this one!
You can see the full range on our website glamarchives.gov.uk/the-shop/
You can see the full range on our website glamarchives.gov.uk/the-shop/
December 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Are you looking for a Christmas gift with a local history theme? If so, take a look and the maps, posters and books available in the Glamorgan Archives shop. Including this one!
You can see the full range on our website glamarchives.gov.uk/the-shop/
You can see the full range on our website glamarchives.gov.uk/the-shop/
Film you've seen more than six times. Hard mode: no Star (Wars or Trek), LotR or Marvel.
December 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Film you've seen more than six times. Hard mode: no Star (Wars or Trek), LotR or Marvel.
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It was great to welcome volunteers from Awen Libraries to the Archives this morning for a tour behind the scenes, and to view items from the collection relating to the Bridgend area. Thanks for visiting.
December 8, 2025 at 1:45 PM
It was great to welcome volunteers from Awen Libraries to the Archives this morning for a tour behind the scenes, and to view items from the collection relating to the Bridgend area. Thanks for visiting.
I really like the words 'trollop' and 'strumpet' 🧐
December 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
I really like the words 'trollop' and 'strumpet' 🧐
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🚨Railway200 news!🚨
The Railway Work, Life & Death project is in the partner zone on Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train!
Come on board at #Southampton Central - we're there on Tuesday 16 Dec, with our Portsmouth Area Railway Pasts work!
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/finding-the-...
The Railway Work, Life & Death project is in the partner zone on Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train!
Come on board at #Southampton Central - we're there on Tuesday 16 Dec, with our Portsmouth Area Railway Pasts work!
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/finding-the-...
Finding the south coast’s forgotten railway workers - Railway Work, Life & Death
Read about our public exhibition, showcasing research from the Portsmouth Area Railway Pasts project - out now.
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk
December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚨Railway200 news!🚨
The Railway Work, Life & Death project is in the partner zone on Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train!
Come on board at #Southampton Central - we're there on Tuesday 16 Dec, with our Portsmouth Area Railway Pasts work!
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/finding-the-...
The Railway Work, Life & Death project is in the partner zone on Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train!
Come on board at #Southampton Central - we're there on Tuesday 16 Dec, with our Portsmouth Area Railway Pasts work!
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/finding-the-...
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When I started my thesis, it was lockdown. October 2020. We were sort of tentatively wondering if the worst was over, but sliding rapidly back into hell.
I was a part-time PGR stuck at home anyway with my three kids, two of which are disabled.
So I did all my networking on social media and zoom
I was a part-time PGR stuck at home anyway with my three kids, two of which are disabled.
So I did all my networking on social media and zoom
December 8, 2025 at 10:59 AM
When I started my thesis, it was lockdown. October 2020. We were sort of tentatively wondering if the worst was over, but sliding rapidly back into hell.
I was a part-time PGR stuck at home anyway with my three kids, two of which are disabled.
So I did all my networking on social media and zoom
I was a part-time PGR stuck at home anyway with my three kids, two of which are disabled.
So I did all my networking on social media and zoom
Every time someone tells me that the flu isn't dangerous, I am going to show them a photograph of my father's urn.
Cold, 'super flu' and Covid symptoms: Expert advice and how to avoid the worst
Cold, 'super flu' and Covid symptoms: Expert advice and how to avoid the worst
BBC Morning Live's Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.
www.bbc.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Every time someone tells me that the flu isn't dangerous, I am going to show them a photograph of my father's urn.
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#ICYMI: Look at how festive charity shaped the Christmas experience for Hampshire's poor at a virtual event on 10 December.
Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-c...
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-c...
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
December 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#ICYMI: Look at how festive charity shaped the Christmas experience for Hampshire's poor at a virtual event on 10 December.
Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-c...
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
Find out more: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-c...
#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
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It's day 5 of #ArchiveAdventCalendar with @arascot.bsky.social.
Behind today's door you'll find a lovely little Christmas #tree from The herball or generall historie of plantes by John Gerard, c.1636 🎄
Behind today's door you'll find a lovely little Christmas #tree from The herball or generall historie of plantes by John Gerard, c.1636 🎄
December 5, 2025 at 10:06 AM
It's day 5 of #ArchiveAdventCalendar with @arascot.bsky.social.
Behind today's door you'll find a lovely little Christmas #tree from The herball or generall historie of plantes by John Gerard, c.1636 🎄
Behind today's door you'll find a lovely little Christmas #tree from The herball or generall historie of plantes by John Gerard, c.1636 🎄