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Fiona Baskett

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Medical Doctor. Writer. Historian. Author: Jobs for the Women, Clinical Press. The Chronicles of a Courtier, Hobnob Press. DMs open for orders.

 SW England
Joined April 2013
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The new book has landed! Grateful to the women who inspired it and to Clinical Press for making it happen. #WAAF #WW2 #militaryhistory #bookcollector #RAF
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An ice cream kinda day. @NTNewarkPark #CotswoldWay
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This morning’s section of the #CotswoldWay in the mizzle #Bath
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A break in the rain this morning @WestonbirtArb and I came across this richly-scented beauty : Philadelphus or Mock Orange
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Blush noisette roses framing the entrance to Jane Austen's house in Chawton, Hampshire; a fragrant welcome for visitors #June #WritingCommunity
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The Essentials of an 18th-century Writing Desk: copperas, oak galls and gum arabic for making ink, quill, ink well, pounce, paper and sealing wax. Fascinating display at Chawton House, home of Jane Austen's brother Edward. #WritingCommunity
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Lovely spot for morning coffee. @Clifton_Observ @brunelsbridge
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What a great role model for women. Loved listening to this.
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@BBCWomansHour26 May 2023
📢 Coming up: 🛩️ Aviator Tracey Curtis-Taylor @biplanebird joins @itsanitarani in the studio to talk about her flights all across the world in a 1942 biplane 🌍 🎧 Listen from 10am on @bbcsounds ⬇️

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A fun evening with a great audience. Thank you @LibLocalStudies for the opportunity to take part in #LocalHistoryMonth #WAAF #WW2 #JobsfortheWomen #Wiltshire
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Lovely early morning walk @WestonbirtArb
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May is #LocalHistoryMonth & there are lots of events taking place in our libraries to celebrate. Drop-in to #Trowbridge Library between 10am and 4pm on Thursday 25 May 2023 to pick up hints and tips from the #WiltshireFamilyHistorySociety. Find out more: wiltshire.gov.uk/libraries-n…
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Excited to be taking part in #LocalHistoryMonth Come and say hello on 22nd May! #WAAF #WW2
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The view across Northumberland to the Cheviots and a glimpse of Chillingham Wild Cattle in their noble habitat. @ChillinghamWild @chillinghamc
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Adventures in Human Being - @gavinfranc
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The programme for #Wiltshire #LocalHistoryMonth looks great and I can't wait to take part on 22 May. Look forward to meeting you all!👩‍✈️🛩️
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May is here and it's time to shine a light on all things local #history. There's loads to enjoy, can't wait! #LHM2023 #Wiltshire wshc.org.uk/home/events.html
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Heritage@WSHC@HeritageWSHC2 May 2023
May is Local History Month - a perfect time to pick up a local history book! Our latest blog highlights a few crackers. Did you know you can borrow books from our local studies collections with the Inter Lending Library? Ask at your local @WiltsLibraries wshc.org.uk/blog/item/wiltsh…
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Happy Sunday #writingcommunity . Whatever you’re doing this weekend, have a good one!
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Spring blossom @BatsfordA
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Let's get booking - #LocalHistoryMonth is nearly upon us and @WiltsLibraries & @LibLocalStudies have been busy organising a packed programme of talks, walks & open days. Why not start with a poet's life at Calne Library on 9th May. #localhistory #heritage #Calne #libraries
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Lovely day at River Cottage. @rivercottage
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What’s #TheVerdict ? Only two days left to find out! Compelling courtroom drama with @j_merrells @TheatreRBath 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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