Liz
@willsmanonename.bsky.social
Tracing my #FamilyHistory in 🏴 & 🏴 Passionate about #OnePlaceStudies, #LocalHistory & cats. Practicing my photography skills.
Usually only follow history accounts!
My websites & socials 👉🏻 https://linktr.ee/WillsmanOneNa
Usually only follow history accounts!
My websites & socials 👉🏻 https://linktr.ee/WillsmanOneNa
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Liz
@willsmanonename.bsky.social
· Nov 10
My research interests: #StreetStudy of St Ronan’s Avenue in #Southsea
#OnePlaceStudies of #Sudbourne & The Temple Lodge Home for Inebriate Women in #Torquay
#OneNameStudy of Willsman & variants Welsman & Wellsman.
Interested in #genealogy, social history, medical history & women’s history
#GenHour
#OnePlaceStudies of #Sudbourne & The Temple Lodge Home for Inebriate Women in #Torquay
#OneNameStudy of Willsman & variants Welsman & Wellsman.
Interested in #genealogy, social history, medical history & women’s history
#GenHour
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Black Friday is a day to boycott billionaires.
November 26, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Black Friday is a day to boycott billionaires.
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Another possibility for finding people in or from our #OnePlaceStudies with disabilities, suggested by the TNA guide I’ve linked to below, is WW1 pension records – perhaps Silver War Badge records too. Might also check newspaper reports of accidents. #OnePlaceDisabilities #OnePlaceWednesday
Disability history - The National Archives
This is a brief guide to researching records of disability. For the purpose of this guide, disability is taken to include all types of sensory or physical impairment, including chronic health conditio...
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
November 26, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Another possibility for finding people in or from our #OnePlaceStudies with disabilities, suggested by the TNA guide I’ve linked to below, is WW1 pension records – perhaps Silver War Badge records too. Might also check newspaper reports of accidents. #OnePlaceDisabilities #OnePlaceWednesday
One of the things that’s struck me as I’ve been transcribing the censuses for #Sudbourne is how few people with disabilities I’ve come across. Anyone else finding many? #OnePlaceDisabilities
November 26, 2025 at 8:16 PM
One of the things that’s struck me as I’ve been transcribing the censuses for #Sudbourne is how few people with disabilities I’ve come across. Anyone else finding many? #OnePlaceDisabilities
For inspiration researching this month’s #OnePlaceDisabilities prompt, watch Gloucestershire Heritage Hub’s webinar ‘
Discovering Disability in Archive Collections’ #OnePlaceWednesday
Discovering Disability in Archive Collections’ #OnePlaceWednesday
Secrets Revealed Online Talk: Discovering Disability in Archive Collections
YouTube video by Gloucestershire Heritage Hub
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November 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
For inspiration researching this month’s #OnePlaceDisabilities prompt, watch Gloucestershire Heritage Hub’s webinar ‘
Discovering Disability in Archive Collections’ #OnePlaceWednesday
Discovering Disability in Archive Collections’ #OnePlaceWednesday
@whoamiftr.bsky.social I love listening to podcasts, & subscribe to quite a few historical channels. I came across this episode & wondered if it might appeal to you as I know you have ancestors in the area.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...
The Shoreditch Shoemakers
Podcast Episode · Was Justice Served? · 23/09/2025 · 51m
podcasts.apple.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
@whoamiftr.bsky.social I love listening to podcasts, & subscribe to quite a few historical channels. I came across this episode & wondered if it might appeal to you as I know you have ancestors in the area.
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...
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Booking open for #GuildOneName February 2026 Waterways to Railways in #Peterborough one-name.org/seminar-even... Good speakers include Mike Esbester @rwldproject.bsky.social #GuildOccupations @balhnews.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social @oneplacestudies.bsky.social
Seminar events
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November 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Booking open for #GuildOneName February 2026 Waterways to Railways in #Peterborough one-name.org/seminar-even... Good speakers include Mike Esbester @rwldproject.bsky.social #GuildOccupations @balhnews.bsky.social @federationfhs.bsky.social @oneplacestudies.bsky.social
I really enjoyed watching this video - ‘A complete history of one specific field’. There were several structures mentioned that I wouldn’t have recognised but will do now if I see them again. Check out his playlists on rural culture/history
m.youtube.com/watch?v=QAxA...
#OnePlaceWednesday #AgLabs
m.youtube.com/watch?v=QAxA...
#OnePlaceWednesday #AgLabs
A complete history of one specific field
YouTube video by Farming Explained
m.youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I really enjoyed watching this video - ‘A complete history of one specific field’. There were several structures mentioned that I wouldn’t have recognised but will do now if I see them again. Check out his playlists on rural culture/history
m.youtube.com/watch?v=QAxA...
#OnePlaceWednesday #AgLabs
m.youtube.com/watch?v=QAxA...
#OnePlaceWednesday #AgLabs
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🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 55,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🚨The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 55,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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A warm #OnePlaceStudies welcome to another #OnePlaceWednesday! Have you been researching a place and/or its people and history? Do you have OPS-related news, pictures, blog posts or other resources or updates? Questions or general OPS chat? Do share, using the hashtag, at any time today!
November 26, 2025 at 7:30 AM
A warm #OnePlaceStudies welcome to another #OnePlaceWednesday! Have you been researching a place and/or its people and history? Do you have OPS-related news, pictures, blog posts or other resources or updates? Questions or general OPS chat? Do share, using the hashtag, at any time today!
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
Not sure there’s much hope for me… I’d be interested to watch the rescue though 🤣
Not sure there’s much hope for me… I’d be interested to watch the rescue though 🤣
November 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
Not sure there’s much hope for me… I’d be interested to watch the rescue though 🤣
Not sure there’s much hope for me… I’d be interested to watch the rescue though 🤣
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November 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Have you ever thought about writing your autobiography to leave a legacy for your descendants? Discover how with our top tips to get you started ✒️
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"Ancestral Christmas" by Liz Yule, is Suffolk FHS next Zoom 1st Dec 19:30 UK. The link to register is now available - see poster for where to find within members area suffolkfhs.co.uk/ind.... If don't know how to get into members area please email at [email protected]
November 24, 2025 at 10:16 AM
"Ancestral Christmas" by Liz Yule, is Suffolk FHS next Zoom 1st Dec 19:30 UK. The link to register is now available - see poster for where to find within members area suffolkfhs.co.uk/ind.... If don't know how to get into members area please email at [email protected]
I absolutely loved #OPSconf25 today ♥️ Taken back in time by our wonderful speakers, inspired to explore new aspects of my own #OnePlaceStudy - & heartily enjoyed the company of the fab one-placers at the conference today. Still chuckling about our conversations at the zoom chat afterwards 😆🍰🧁
November 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I absolutely loved #OPSconf25 today ♥️ Taken back in time by our wonderful speakers, inspired to explore new aspects of my own #OnePlaceStudy - & heartily enjoyed the company of the fab one-placers at the conference today. Still chuckling about our conversations at the zoom chat afterwards 😆🍰🧁
Post box (or should I say letter box) toppers - another topic that came up at #OPSconf25 today!
November 22, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Post box (or should I say letter box) toppers - another topic that came up at #OPSconf25 today!
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Used to the 'places' in one-place studies staying put, this place study of the very mobile Mermaid, specifically her 1863/4 England to New Zealand voyage, is as unusual as it is excellent. Applause researcher Maggie Gaffney, whose own relatives were passengers on the Mermaid. mermaid1864.org/about/
November 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Used to the 'places' in one-place studies staying put, this place study of the very mobile Mermaid, specifically her 1863/4 England to New Zealand voyage, is as unusual as it is excellent. Applause researcher Maggie Gaffney, whose own relatives were passengers on the Mermaid. mermaid1864.org/about/
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A big Thank You to our #OPSConf25 organisers, speakers and participants. We have once again been informed, entertained, and inspired. Come and join us as we blend #FamilyHistory and #LocalHistory to create wonderful #OnePlaceStudies!
November 22, 2025 at 10:12 PM
A big Thank You to our #OPSConf25 organisers, speakers and participants. We have once again been informed, entertained, and inspired. Come and join us as we blend #FamilyHistory and #LocalHistory to create wonderful #OnePlaceStudies!
Next up is @mghistorical.com talking about her ship #OnePlaceStudy, and how she has researched the various aspects of the voyage #OPSconf25
November 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Next up is @mghistorical.com talking about her ship #OnePlaceStudy, and how she has researched the various aspects of the voyage #OPSconf25
Celia's talk on people who historically lived on canal boats and features some wonderful photos which really capture the reality of canal boat life #OPSconf25
November 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Celia's talk on people who historically lived on canal boats and features some wonderful photos which really capture the reality of canal boat life #OPSconf25
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Steve has recommended three websites for anyone seeking info on railway accidents in, or affecting people from, their #OnePlaceStudies:
✦ Railway Archives
✦ Railway Work, Life & Death Project – @rwldproject.bsky.social
✦ Railway Fatal Accidents – Steve’s own website
#OPSConf25
✦ Railway Archives
✦ Railway Work, Life & Death Project – @rwldproject.bsky.social
✦ Railway Fatal Accidents – Steve’s own website
#OPSConf25
November 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Steve has recommended three websites for anyone seeking info on railway accidents in, or affecting people from, their #OnePlaceStudies:
✦ Railway Archives
✦ Railway Work, Life & Death Project – @rwldproject.bsky.social
✦ Railway Fatal Accidents – Steve’s own website
#OPSConf25
✦ Railway Archives
✦ Railway Work, Life & Death Project – @rwldproject.bsky.social
✦ Railway Fatal Accidents – Steve’s own website
#OPSConf25
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Shillibeer was first in London, but there is a fairly strong claim for John Greenwood, of Pendleton, Manchester, in 1824
www.buscentreofexcellence.org.uk/blogs-collec...
www.buscentreofexcellence.org.uk/blogs-collec...
Bicentenary Bliss: Celebrating 200 Years of Britain's Iconic Bus Industry Journey, Pride, and Service — Bus Centre of Excellence
An anniversary is always a good opportunity for a celebration. Twenty-first birthday, silver wedding, platty jubes… Buit a 200th anniversary, a bicentenary? Now this is worth celebrating – and it’s ou...
www.buscentreofexcellence.org.uk
November 22, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Shillibeer was first in London, but there is a fairly strong claim for John Greenwood, of Pendleton, Manchester, in 1824
www.buscentreofexcellence.org.uk/blogs-collec...
www.buscentreofexcellence.org.uk/blogs-collec...
Steve urges us to think about the impact of the coming of the railways to your place. There may well have been accidents locally. If you find any, do contact Steve. He’s also happy to answer any questions by email #OPSconf25
November 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Steve urges us to think about the impact of the coming of the railways to your place. There may well have been accidents locally. If you find any, do contact Steve. He’s also happy to answer any questions by email #OPSconf25
Steve Pickthall’s railway deaths project focuses on deaths of staff. He recommends these 3 websites for researching railway deaths #OPSconf25
November 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Steve Pickthall’s railway deaths project focuses on deaths of staff. He recommends these 3 websites for researching railway deaths #OPSconf25
Think about the supporting industries - wheelwrights, blacksmiths, saddlers & harness makers, & farriers #OPSconf25
November 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Think about the supporting industries - wheelwrights, blacksmiths, saddlers & harness makers, & farriers #OPSconf25
Farm vehicles were built to individual styles & subject to location variations #OPSconf25
November 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Farm vehicles were built to individual styles & subject to location variations #OPSconf25