Ann Roberts

On iPlayer?
Wish BBC would add the Alec Clifton Taylor series’s

Gosh, that’s a really kind offer.
I’ll send you a DM with the details if that’s okay.

Hi #GenHour
This lady’s uniform is now confirmed as being ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service). I’ve also found a catalogue entry for her service record at the National Archives. So far so good.
I’ve also been delving in to Scottish records for the first time.

Good to see work finally starting on the Royal Clarence. You can see the layers of the building without all that tarpaulin. Martins Lane already looking better.
I was on the Cathedral Green the day the unsafe parts of the facade was demolished almost 10 years ago 2 Nov 2016

Thank you for this. The family thought she hadn’t been in the services but I’ll certainly follow it up.

Wow, that is very modern.

Hello #GenHour
I’ve been asked by a relative to carry out some research on this lady. First question I need to tackle is what is the uniform she’s wearing?

Council Housing in Plymouth before 1914: ‘the merry homes of England’ This post looks at the first council housing built in Plymouth after the public duty to ensure decent housing for all was recognised in the 1890 Housing of the Working Classes Act.

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Storm Ingrid: Part of Teignmouth pier washed away by 'wild' waves The town's mayor says the resort took a

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2.58pm Dawlish

Thanks both. Will email soon

In flower in the garden this week
Daphne
Witch hazel
Skimmia
Hellebore

Village Christmas tree decorated with lights, baubles and star. Cottage behind with super moon overhead.

Christmas tree with super moon.
Just because.

Guess that’s okay

I’ve seen them but never been tempted. But I am very partial to the cured cheese ones.

Thanks for the heads up but ……. flippin’ ‘eck

Because it’s been unremittingly grim today here’s the sun setting over the River Exe from Topsham on Saturday.

In English (or at least Devonian) wild blueberries, Vaccinium myrtillus, are whotleberries. Also known as bilberries.

There’s also an opportunity to hear Ian in Exeter in person this coming Friday organised by the Devonshire Association Buildings Section.
Mint Methodist Church, no booking required, pay on the door.
Full details here
devonassoc.org.uk/event/lectur...

Common Toadflax still flowering in #Devon hedgerow.
#WildFlowerHour

Can anyone help with translation from Latin please?

You’re welcome. My pictures were taken last month during Heritage Open Days.

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Spanish tortilla or frittata

Discover Devon's @unesco.org designated heritage on a Discovery Day 🔎

✦ 13 October: Free tour exploring rare items in our new Treasures Exhibition

✦ 23 October: Free workshop on why The Exeter Book is so special

Tickets: www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/

Hosted by The Devonshire Association

See this? Post a bridge.

I’ll dm you tomorrow

How very sad though this may not be the one your ancestor would have known. This was the chapel of Exminster Hospital (Devon County Asylum ). Exeter Asylum (Digby Hospital) was a few miles away.
I have some photos of both asylums if you haven’t seen them.

Heritage Open Day visit to chapel of old Exminster Asylum (now Exeter Pre-Prep School).
Built 1875 of Heavitree sandstone with Bath stone dressings. Cruciform plan with bellcote over the crossing.
Designed by Exeter architect Joseph Neale.
Good carved details including reredos, capitals and pulpit