@helen60.bsky.social
I lived in Manchester for many years and am now back in my home county of Shropshire. Interests include history/genealogy. Family links to Shropshire, Cheshire, Flintshire, the Wirral, Lincolnshire, East Yorkshire, Gloucestershire and Devon.
Following on from my previous post, the below is part of the Judge's comments when sentencing Hugh F Brophy. One of the brothers who was caught up in the scandal and had to leave his job was my husband's 2x great-grandfather James. He moved to London as did other brothers. #genealogy #FamilyHistory
A few years ago they included his name (as with the others). You can see the full photo on his Wikipedia page, name included on a board round his neck. Recently they've removed the names, presumably because people have complained...
Hmmm. I have a feeling Dr Josiah Oldfield never had any intention of attending - he just wanted to send this telegram!
(From the Shrewsbury Chronicle, 25 September 1936)
#Shropshire #ShropshireDialect
Bridgnorth diary 14/3/1866
Snow on the Berwyns. Beautiful view from Tedsmore Estate looking west into Wales. #Shropshire
Anna in full run away mode Tedsmore to Grimpo road #Shropshire
That's true!
That's very true! 😁
Spotted in Sainsbury's!
Hugh Francis Brophy, brother of my husband's great-great-grandfather James Andrew Brophy. He was a "political prisoner", transported to Australia on the last convict ship in 1867. Later pardoned, he stayed and was a successful builder/businessman. #genealogy #FamilyHistory
Up in Shropshire for the weekend. I’ve already been for a two mile bike ride and a walk up on the Long Mynd - and it’s not even midday yet!
The hills were full of meadow pipits, skylarks, stonechats… and wild horses! 🥰
Bridgnorth diary 13/3/1866
I'm off on holiday on Sunday and these will all be gone when I get back. So yet another photo of the wild daffodils in the field. 🌱
#436, Lawley View, Shropshire, 28/02/2026
Sunny intervals looking towards Lawley from Caradoc.
#photography #shropshire #caradoc #photographer
Getting out into the #Shropshire Hills with lots of sunshine - wonderful! Earlier this week I spent a whole day exploring Batch Valley on the Long Mynd, after realising it was somewhere I had never actually visited before. I have photographed it many times - from Caradoc, Haddon Hill, Novers Hill...
Bridgnorth Diary 12/3/1866
I was interested to find the below in the Shrewsbury Chronicle, 9 March, 1810. My 4x great-grandmother Ann Steadman was apparently cured of the "King's Evil" by Doctor Smith's Ploughman's Drops! The King's Evil was an historical term for scrofula, a form of tuberculosis. #genealogy #FamilyHistory
Pub 3319, Oak inn, Oswestry. Companionable snooze hole full of men who dont know if they are English or Welsh enjoying horses. Carpet an easy 8.5. Barmaid keeps asking me questions then disappearing. Stonehouse drinks ace.
Pub 3321, Stonehouse Brewery and Distillery, Weston. Walked down dark country lanes, worth it, very good! Bit self satisfied but good beer , good warmth, and I could stay here if required!
Pub 3320, Bell Inn, Oswestry. Feels like you're waiting for a Latvian punk band to start in a club east of Manc Piccadilly. A grower. The chicken drinks well. Mullets n mustaches both friendly.
I was interested to find the below in the Shrewsbury Chronicle, 9 March, 1810. My 4x great-grandmother Ann Steadman was apparently cured of the "King's Evil" by Doctor Smith's Ploughman's Drops! The King's Evil was an historical term for scrofula, a form of tuberculosis. #genealogy #FamilyHistory
I'm so sorry to hear this. My dad died alone in a care home during lockdown in 2021. There are people I too will never forgive for that.
Bridgnorth Diary 11/3/1866
#HillfortsWednesday
Old #Oswestry hillfort, Shropshire. The #hillfort, which occupies a lowland site, is one of the most #majestic in the region. The internal area is about 5.3ha. (© Clwyd-Powys #Archaeological Trust 90-mc6-0009).
#Archaeology
A beautiful morning with crepuscular rays on the horizon. #sunrise #LongMynd #ChurchStretton #Shropshire @thephotohour.bsky.social
Pub 3318, Bailey Head, Oswestry. This is a bit special. Full of mismatched mish mashed quirky pubby enclaves n areas. Amazing Two by Two helps. Lady in scarf means I'm probably keeping my coat on. Always trust the mobility scooter. Carpet 8 but I don't need it!
Another shot along the ramparts of Nordy Bank hill fort on Brown Clee, with Caer Caradoc standing out in the distance. A magical day of mist and sunshine. #Shropshire
Bridgnorth Diary 10/3/1866
