Uncover Anne Lister's life and historical context through open, collaborative and accessible research.
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Want to learn more about Northowram? Our next event is on Sunday 2nd August: "Halifax Civic Trust Guided Walk – North Northowram" eventbrite.co.uk/e/halifax-c… @eventbritehelp
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Yesterday was the 223rd anniversary of #AnnWalker's birth, she got some flowers. An updated article about her business interests and acquisitions can be found at Ann Walker’s acquisitions and investments 1825 to 1847 update2026.pdf
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And don't forget to listen to our latest episode - released last week.
@moliveiradev returns to the guest chair to talk about 19th century funerals, with the help of Anne Lister ⬇️
@HOL_podcast is back again! 🥳
In this episode, local history enthusiast, @moliveiradev returns to talk about 19th century funeral practices, with a little help from the Lister family of Shibden Hall. Tune in for boudoir biscuits and spooky dolls...
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ALT The Dance of Death: The Next Heir. after T. Rowlandson, 1816. From the Wellcome Collection.
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@HOL_podcast is back again! 🥳
In this episode, local history enthusiast, @moliveiradev returns to talk about 19th century funeral practices, with a little help from the Lister family of Shibden Hall. Tune in for boudoir biscuits and spooky dolls...
open.spotify.com/episode/7H4…
ALT The Dance of Death: The Next Heir. after T. Rowlandson, 1816. From the Wellcome Collection.
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Got an idea you’ve been meaning to share? A question scribbled in journal margins you want to investigate?
We're accepting proposals through May 1st, and we’d love to hear what you’ve been uncovering, pondering, or plotting! annelisterresearchsummit.org…
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Don't forget to listen to our latest episode, where we shine a light on some 'side characters' - unsung heroes from previous episodes...
Hello! 🤗
In our first episode of 2026, @HOL_podcast takes a look back at some 'side characters' - unsung heroes from previous episodes. A round of applause, please, for:
Thomas Normington,
Annie Oakley,
Sarah Fielden
and Catherine Hogarth (Dickens).
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ALT Collage of our unsung heroes: Thomas Normington and his wife, Charlotte; Annie Oakley; Catherine Hogarth (Dickens); and Sarah Fielden.
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Got a research question, project, or perspective to share? Send it our way!
The 2026 #CFP is open now through May 1st!
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On 3 March 1854 #AnnWalker was buried in a vault in the old now demolished St. Matthew's Church. In the 1860s a pulpit was put over the Walker vault (and the brass plaque placed in a nearby window recess.) This 2024 ledger stone now marks the spot.
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Dorothy Wordsworth was a writer, poet, and the first woman to record climbing Scafell Pike in 1818.
Sound familiar? Watch the full talk to explore her connections with #AnneLister, whose paths, friends, and ambitions overlapped in unexpected ways youtu.be/KoWklx4GAwY
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#AnneLister was always writing about her merinos...
Fashion historian Gemma Esvelt unpacks the layers (literally) of Lister’s wardrobe in this session from the #AnneListerSummit. Watch the full recording to learn more about those iconic 1830s silhouettes!
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This Saturday!
Join us all day for fashion, family drama, and deep dives into more diaries! eventbrite.com/e/anne-lister…
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Two women. Two journals. One Halifax.
Abi Palmer explores what Dorothy Wordsworth’s newly published Halifax diaries reveal about #AnneLister’s hometown.
🗓️ Sat, Oct 18 | 12:10pm ET / 5:10pm BST
🎟️ Free reg: eventbrite.com/e/anne-lister…
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How did the mill wheels of Halifax spin fashion forward?
Rachel Terry explores how 1830s tech, from weaving to fashion plates, helped shape style in #AnneLister’s world.
🗓️ Sat. 18 Oct | 10:40am ET / 3:40pm BST
🎟️ Free: eventbrite.com/e/anne-lister…
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Discover what it took to get dressed in #AnneLister’s time, layers, silhouettes, and all, in this show & tell session with fashion historian @GemmaEsvelt.
🗓️ Sat, Oct 18 | 9:30am EST / 2:30pm BST
🎟️ Free: eventbrite.com/e/anne-lister…
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🎟️ Registration for the #AnneListerSummit (Autumn Edition) is now OPEN!
Explore 1830s fashion, Halifax history, and find out how #AnneLister is connected to #America250... eventbrite.com/e/anne-lister…
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The Anne Lister Memorial Weekend is almost here!🎩
Friday 19th September ➡️ Halifax Past & Present Walk, Tea at the Minster + a special Memorial Service.
Saturday 20th September ➡️ Heritage Tour + a community event
Head to the Anne Lister of Halifax website 🩵
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Tickets now available for our next free event taking a trip down memory lane in November……. "Old Hanson Lane, Gibbet Street and Lister Lane with David Glover" eventbrite.co.uk/e/old-hanso… @Eventbrite
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This poster gives more details about the tours up to the bell tower of St. Matthew's Church, Lightcliffe this coming weekend.
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I'm very excited to be sharing this!
An exclusive first viewing of @HelenaWhitbread's new Anne Lister play @HoldsworthHotel
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