Karen Averby 🌊
@karenaverby.bsky.social
karenaverby.co.uk
Buildings Historian/Consultant
Seaside Heritage, House History, Hotels, Architecture, Local History, Archaeology, Other Delights
Director ArchangelHeritage.co.uk
FRHistS ACIfA
Extreme Seagazer/ex-Archivist
Rep Past Preservers
Brum/London
Buildings Historian/Consultant
Seaside Heritage, House History, Hotels, Architecture, Local History, Archaeology, Other Delights
Director ArchangelHeritage.co.uk
FRHistS ACIfA
Extreme Seagazer/ex-Archivist
Rep Past Preservers
Brum/London
Pinned
It's that time of year again- when I shamelessly plug my books 😅
Perfect stocking fillers, but of course!
Direct from the publisher, also online bookshops aplenty.
www.amberley-books.com/author-commu...
#SeasideHistory #BeachHuts #TownHalls #Walthamstow #Christmas #Hotels #HistoricHotel #Seaside
Perfect stocking fillers, but of course!
Direct from the publisher, also online bookshops aplenty.
www.amberley-books.com/author-commu...
#SeasideHistory #BeachHuts #TownHalls #Walthamstow #Christmas #Hotels #HistoricHotel #Seaside
It's that time of year again- when I shamelessly plug my books 😅
Perfect stocking fillers, but of course!
Direct from the publisher, also online bookshops aplenty.
www.amberley-books.com/author-commu...
#SeasideHistory #BeachHuts #TownHalls #Walthamstow #Christmas #Hotels #HistoricHotel #Seaside
Perfect stocking fillers, but of course!
Direct from the publisher, also online bookshops aplenty.
www.amberley-books.com/author-commu...
#SeasideHistory #BeachHuts #TownHalls #Walthamstow #Christmas #Hotels #HistoricHotel #Seaside
December 5, 2025 at 10:03 AM
It's that time of year again- when I shamelessly plug my books 😅
Perfect stocking fillers, but of course!
Direct from the publisher, also online bookshops aplenty.
www.amberley-books.com/author-commu...
#SeasideHistory #BeachHuts #TownHalls #Walthamstow #Christmas #Hotels #HistoricHotel #Seaside
Perfect stocking fillers, but of course!
Direct from the publisher, also online bookshops aplenty.
www.amberley-books.com/author-commu...
#SeasideHistory #BeachHuts #TownHalls #Walthamstow #Christmas #Hotels #HistoricHotel #Seaside
December 5, 2025 at 9:42 AM
On the 2nd we celebrated a year since we adopted goofy but scariily intelligent Queen Matilda (Tilly). From not being able to look at her directly when we first met, to a confident, chatty demander of tummy rubs, it has been an amazing year with her. 🥰
#AdoptDontShop
#BlueCross
#AdoptDontShop
#BlueCross
December 5, 2025 at 9:30 AM
On the 2nd we celebrated a year since we adopted goofy but scariily intelligent Queen Matilda (Tilly). From not being able to look at her directly when we first met, to a confident, chatty demander of tummy rubs, it has been an amazing year with her. 🥰
#AdoptDontShop
#BlueCross
#AdoptDontShop
#BlueCross
You are most welcome! Fabulous to hear about the lovely feedback from attendees.
This was such an enjoyable event- really enjoyed co-organising, speaking, and of course hearing my fellow speakers- excellent presentations.
Happy to say, there are more events in the pipeline!
This was such an enjoyable event- really enjoyed co-organising, speaking, and of course hearing my fellow speakers- excellent presentations.
Happy to say, there are more events in the pipeline!
Thrilled by the lovely feedback coming in from attendees of this event. A huge thanks to all on the ADSUK Preservation Committee for arranging!
Well done @seasideferry.bsky.social and @allanbrodie.bsky.social for sharing our work and some #artdeco seaside gems at this evening's webinar with @artdecosocuk.bsky.social 👍
December 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
You are most welcome! Fabulous to hear about the lovely feedback from attendees.
This was such an enjoyable event- really enjoyed co-organising, speaking, and of course hearing my fellow speakers- excellent presentations.
Happy to say, there are more events in the pipeline!
This was such an enjoyable event- really enjoyed co-organising, speaking, and of course hearing my fellow speakers- excellent presentations.
Happy to say, there are more events in the pipeline!
Stuck for a prezzie for a teenager?
These here Ski Masks for chilly cheeks might be just the ticket...
I see slight smiles from the wearers. Hard to tell whether grudging/ happy tho..
[1963 Teenagers' Weekly, suppl to Australian Women's Weekly].
#StockingFiller #Vintage #Christmas #ChristmasPresents
These here Ski Masks for chilly cheeks might be just the ticket...
I see slight smiles from the wearers. Hard to tell whether grudging/ happy tho..
[1963 Teenagers' Weekly, suppl to Australian Women's Weekly].
#StockingFiller #Vintage #Christmas #ChristmasPresents
December 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Stuck for a prezzie for a teenager?
These here Ski Masks for chilly cheeks might be just the ticket...
I see slight smiles from the wearers. Hard to tell whether grudging/ happy tho..
[1963 Teenagers' Weekly, suppl to Australian Women's Weekly].
#StockingFiller #Vintage #Christmas #ChristmasPresents
These here Ski Masks for chilly cheeks might be just the ticket...
I see slight smiles from the wearers. Hard to tell whether grudging/ happy tho..
[1963 Teenagers' Weekly, suppl to Australian Women's Weekly].
#StockingFiller #Vintage #Christmas #ChristmasPresents
Reposted by Karen Averby 🌊
Looking for new learning experiences, enrichment and inspiration? Try our new IHR Discovery Courses : Historic Maps, Townscape and Architecture, and Archaeology for Local History. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/... www.history.ac.uk/news-events/... www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Historic Maps: Interpreting Stories of Place
Discovery Course 1
www.history.ac.uk
December 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Looking for new learning experiences, enrichment and inspiration? Try our new IHR Discovery Courses : Historic Maps, Townscape and Architecture, and Archaeology for Local History. www.history.ac.uk/news-events/... www.history.ac.uk/news-events/... www.history.ac.uk/news-events/...
Advent calendar history:
A C19th creation, perhaps by a ''Munich housewife...tired of having to answer endlessly when Xmas would come''!
Commercial ones came along early C20th...they've evolved a LOT since then!!
Potted history by good ole @britannica.com
www.britannica.com/topic/Advent...
A C19th creation, perhaps by a ''Munich housewife...tired of having to answer endlessly when Xmas would come''!
Commercial ones came along early C20th...they've evolved a LOT since then!!
Potted history by good ole @britannica.com
www.britannica.com/topic/Advent...
December 1, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Advent calendar history:
A C19th creation, perhaps by a ''Munich housewife...tired of having to answer endlessly when Xmas would come''!
Commercial ones came along early C20th...they've evolved a LOT since then!!
Potted history by good ole @britannica.com
www.britannica.com/topic/Advent...
A C19th creation, perhaps by a ''Munich housewife...tired of having to answer endlessly when Xmas would come''!
Commercial ones came along early C20th...they've evolved a LOT since then!!
Potted history by good ole @britannica.com
www.britannica.com/topic/Advent...
Reposted by Karen Averby 🌊
A really exciting project from @exmoornp.bsky.social.
We've worked with the National Park in the past and made extensive use of their excellent Historic Environment Record for work on #Somerset more recently - we can't wait to see the results! 🗃️
We've worked with the National Park in the past and made extensive use of their excellent Historic Environment Record for work on #Somerset more recently - we can't wait to see the results! 🗃️
Living Landscapes 'LIDAR' Project Launches on Exmoor - a groundbreaking heritage initiative using cutting-edge lidar (light detection and ranging) technology allow us all to explore the past and help preserve what remains....
November 28, 2025 at 10:19 AM
A really exciting project from @exmoornp.bsky.social.
We've worked with the National Park in the past and made extensive use of their excellent Historic Environment Record for work on #Somerset more recently - we can't wait to see the results! 🗃️
We've worked with the National Park in the past and made extensive use of their excellent Historic Environment Record for work on #Somerset more recently - we can't wait to see the results! 🗃️
Finally got my hands on the current edition of @wdytyamagazine.bsky.social!
Spot the familiar face on p. 36 😁. My website choice (Know Your Place) for finding online historic photos of your street. Interactivetastic.
e.g. maps.bristol.gov.uk/kyp/
#genealogy #history #familyhistory #localhistory
Spot the familiar face on p. 36 😁. My website choice (Know Your Place) for finding online historic photos of your street. Interactivetastic.
e.g. maps.bristol.gov.uk/kyp/
#genealogy #history #familyhistory #localhistory
November 28, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Finally got my hands on the current edition of @wdytyamagazine.bsky.social!
Spot the familiar face on p. 36 😁. My website choice (Know Your Place) for finding online historic photos of your street. Interactivetastic.
e.g. maps.bristol.gov.uk/kyp/
#genealogy #history #familyhistory #localhistory
Spot the familiar face on p. 36 😁. My website choice (Know Your Place) for finding online historic photos of your street. Interactivetastic.
e.g. maps.bristol.gov.uk/kyp/
#genealogy #history #familyhistory #localhistory
Woking public art #3. SURREY HILLS. 2014. Three cyclists in willow on metal hills by Sara Holmes.
Really hard to get a good photo that doesn't have Timpson's staff looking right back atcha.
Really hard to get a good photo that doesn't have Timpson's staff looking right back atcha.
November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Woking public art #3. SURREY HILLS. 2014. Three cyclists in willow on metal hills by Sara Holmes.
Really hard to get a good photo that doesn't have Timpson's staff looking right back atcha.
Really hard to get a good photo that doesn't have Timpson's staff looking right back atcha.
Woking public art #2:
When I spotted these H.G. Wells delights, I sang Oooooh Laaaaaa a little too loudly to myself...Not realising there was a small group of people behind me...
When I spotted these H.G. Wells delights, I sang Oooooh Laaaaaa a little too loudly to myself...Not realising there was a small group of people behind me...
November 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Woking public art #2:
When I spotted these H.G. Wells delights, I sang Oooooh Laaaaaa a little too loudly to myself...Not realising there was a small group of people behind me...
When I spotted these H.G. Wells delights, I sang Oooooh Laaaaaa a little too loudly to myself...Not realising there was a small group of people behind me...
Woking public art #1: some of Sean Henry's larger than life sculptures....when first spotted, I had a double-take moment...
[BTW, one of these is not a Sean Henry ;) ]
[BTW, one of these is not a Sean Henry ;) ]
November 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Woking public art #1: some of Sean Henry's larger than life sculptures....when first spotted, I had a double-take moment...
[BTW, one of these is not a Sean Henry ;) ]
[BTW, one of these is not a Sean Henry ;) ]
Reposted by Karen Averby 🌊
My latest blog post also tells the intriguing story of Westcombe Park, Greenwich,where the 9th Earl of Pembroke and Roger Morris built a pretty villa in 1727-30 which was later greatly extended: landedfamilies.blogspot.com/2025/11/618-...
November 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
My latest blog post also tells the intriguing story of Westcombe Park, Greenwich,where the 9th Earl of Pembroke and Roger Morris built a pretty villa in 1727-30 which was later greatly extended: landedfamilies.blogspot.com/2025/11/618-...
Reposted by Karen Averby 🌊
NEWS: A bold new vision for the upgrading of Liverpool Street Station by John McAslan + Partners has been unveiled today. Backed by heritage campaigners, it promises to deliver crucial accessibility upgrades without large scale demolition of the listed station.
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/a-new-v...
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/a-new-v...
November 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
NEWS: A bold new vision for the upgrading of Liverpool Street Station by John McAslan + Partners has been unveiled today. Backed by heritage campaigners, it promises to deliver crucial accessibility upgrades without large scale demolition of the listed station.
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/a-new-v...
➡️ c20society.org.uk/news/a-new-v...
Reposted by Karen Averby 🌊
The @royalhistsoc.org is running a charitable donation campaign to fund the research of historians who lack support. The number of applications we're seeing is way up. I've been very lucky to have a career as a historian, I've donated, and I think this Christmas you should too. Pay it forward.
royalhistoricalsociety2.beaconforms.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The @royalhistsoc.org is running a charitable donation campaign to fund the research of historians who lack support. The number of applications we're seeing is way up. I've been very lucky to have a career as a historian, I've donated, and I think this Christmas you should too. Pay it forward.
Through stories of architecture, community, creativity, and technology, we’ll explore issues relating to their preservation, and how they may be cherished and sustained for future generations.
November 12 2025, 7pm on Zoom. For tickets and more information www.ticketsource.co.uk/art-deco-soc...
November 12 2025, 7pm on Zoom. For tickets and more information www.ticketsource.co.uk/art-deco-soc...
www.ticketsource.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Reposted by Karen Averby 🌊
It's today and there are a few spaces left if you'd like to visit the #Georgian seaside with us
We're going all #JaneAusten for our next #seasideheritage seminar.
Won't you be so kind as to join us?
seasideheritage.org.uk/events/upcom...
Won't you be so kind as to join us?
seasideheritage.org.uk/events/upcom...
November 5, 2025 at 11:22 AM
It's today and there are a few spaces left if you'd like to visit the #Georgian seaside with us
Reposted by Karen Averby 🌊
Two men sunbathing, August bank holiday, Blackpool, 1971, by Don McPhee.
November 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Two men sunbathing, August bank holiday, Blackpool, 1971, by Don McPhee.
Reposted by Karen Averby 🌊
Coming soon!
Preserving Our Seaside Art Deco Heritage, , 12 November 2025.
Thrilled to be part of this collaborative online event with @seasidenetwork.bsky.social Speakers @seasideferry.bsky.social @allanbrodie.bsky.social Nigel Wilson, and me!
Details below 🌞
Preserving Our Seaside Art Deco Heritage, , 12 November 2025.
Thrilled to be part of this collaborative online event with @seasidenetwork.bsky.social Speakers @seasideferry.bsky.social @allanbrodie.bsky.social Nigel Wilson, and me!
Details below 🌞
Join us for this special collaborative event with the Seaside Heritage Network, that brings together four speakers with distinctive insights into preservation, design, and place.
October 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Coming soon!
Preserving Our Seaside Art Deco Heritage, , 12 November 2025.
Thrilled to be part of this collaborative online event with @seasidenetwork.bsky.social Speakers @seasideferry.bsky.social @allanbrodie.bsky.social Nigel Wilson, and me!
Details below 🌞
Preserving Our Seaside Art Deco Heritage, , 12 November 2025.
Thrilled to be part of this collaborative online event with @seasidenetwork.bsky.social Speakers @seasideferry.bsky.social @allanbrodie.bsky.social Nigel Wilson, and me!
Details below 🌞
In two days! Very much looking forward to speaking on Britain's Seafront Buildings for @sogorg.bsky.social 🌞
🌊 This Thursday! Discover The Story of Britain’s Seafront Buildings with historian @karenaverby.bsky.social — from elegant Georgian resorts to today’s seaside towns. 🏖️
Thurs 23 Oct, 14:00–15:00 (Zoom)
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
Thurs 23 Oct, 14:00–15:00 (Zoom)
Book: portal.sog.org.uk/Ev...
October 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
In two days! Very much looking forward to speaking on Britain's Seafront Buildings for @sogorg.bsky.social 🌞
Coming soon!
Preserving Our Seaside Art Deco Heritage, , 12 November 2025.
Thrilled to be part of this collaborative online event with @seasidenetwork.bsky.social Speakers @seasideferry.bsky.social @allanbrodie.bsky.social Nigel Wilson, and me!
Details below 🌞
Preserving Our Seaside Art Deco Heritage, , 12 November 2025.
Thrilled to be part of this collaborative online event with @seasidenetwork.bsky.social Speakers @seasideferry.bsky.social @allanbrodie.bsky.social Nigel Wilson, and me!
Details below 🌞
Join us for this special collaborative event with the Seaside Heritage Network, that brings together four speakers with distinctive insights into preservation, design, and place.
October 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Coming soon!
Preserving Our Seaside Art Deco Heritage, , 12 November 2025.
Thrilled to be part of this collaborative online event with @seasidenetwork.bsky.social Speakers @seasideferry.bsky.social @allanbrodie.bsky.social Nigel Wilson, and me!
Details below 🌞
Preserving Our Seaside Art Deco Heritage, , 12 November 2025.
Thrilled to be part of this collaborative online event with @seasidenetwork.bsky.social Speakers @seasideferry.bsky.social @allanbrodie.bsky.social Nigel Wilson, and me!
Details below 🌞
Me too! Will be watching online with a pal, drinks and snacks.
#HouseHistory #Birmingham #BirminghamHistory
#HouseHistory #Birmingham #BirminghamHistory
Looking forward to this house history: home to 3 families, then given to university for multiple uses, now heritage attraction with beautiful gardens
Winterbourne House and Gardens, Edgbaston, #Birmingham
🗓️Thurs 16 Oct
🕰️7:00-8:00
💻Online
All welcome
Winterbourne House and Gardens, Edgbaston, #Birmingham
🗓️Thurs 16 Oct
🕰️7:00-8:00
💻Online
All welcome
Winterbourne, 1904-2025
Join Dr Sue Tungate for this house history on Winterbourne in Edgbaston, Birmingham.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Me too! Will be watching online with a pal, drinks and snacks.
#HouseHistory #Birmingham #BirminghamHistory
#HouseHistory #Birmingham #BirminghamHistory
Have only just read about this- lovely news!
#Devon's Woody Bay station (1898) receives Grade II status from Historic England: ''the best-surviving example of a station on the former Lynton & Barnstaple Railway.''
#UKCoast #Railway200 #RailwayHistory
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Devon's Woody Bay station (1898) receives Grade II status from Historic England: ''the best-surviving example of a station on the former Lynton & Barnstaple Railway.''
#UKCoast #Railway200 #RailwayHistory
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Devon's Woody Bay Station receives Grade II status
It is still in use and is credited with playing a significant role in the growth of tourism.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Have only just read about this- lovely news!
#Devon's Woody Bay station (1898) receives Grade II status from Historic England: ''the best-surviving example of a station on the former Lynton & Barnstaple Railway.''
#UKCoast #Railway200 #RailwayHistory
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#Devon's Woody Bay station (1898) receives Grade II status from Historic England: ''the best-surviving example of a station on the former Lynton & Barnstaple Railway.''
#UKCoast #Railway200 #RailwayHistory
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Karen Averby 🌊
Ever wondered where all the Cheers title photos are from? I did. And I've gathered everything I can find into this post. That was fun.
joelmorris.substack.com/p/where-nobo...
joelmorris.substack.com/p/where-nobo...
Where nobody knows your name...
Tracing the anonymous faces at the start of Cheers.
joelmorris.substack.com
October 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Ever wondered where all the Cheers title photos are from? I did. And I've gathered everything I can find into this post. That was fun.
joelmorris.substack.com/p/where-nobo...
joelmorris.substack.com/p/where-nobo...
October 13, 2025 at 4:25 PM