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HistorianRuby: An Historian's Miscellany

Early modern historian. Loves gender, women's, social & royal histories. Ventures elswhere when interest is piqued. Blog may cover above themes or something a little more random. Find me on Twitter @ruthrblair

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Millais' Ophelia was probably painted in this beautiful spot. So close to home, and with birdsong all around.
The war memorial at St Hilary's Church, Wallasey #armistice100
Emma Clarke, born in Liverpool 1875. Britain's first black female footballer #EmmaClarke #BlackBriton #Liverpool see more at historianruby.com
The grave of Edith Cavell, Norwich Cathedral #EdithCavell #HistorianRuby #WWI
This is me held by Sister Archer in 1970 at Liverpool Maternity Hospital. One of thousands of Afro-Caribbean nurses to work in the early NHS. #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #HistorianRuby see more at HistorianRuby.com
Statue of Edith Cavell, who died 103 years ago yesterday. Read about her on historianruby.com #EdithCavell #WWI #Belgium

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  • My Slice of Mexico
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  • The Children of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra
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  • Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother: the Tiaras of a Duchess and Queen
  • The Children of King George III and Queen Charlotte
  • The Replacement Kings
  • Titanic Captain Edward John Smith Lived Here
  • The Man-Midwife in the 18th Century
  • The Victorian Fluted Pillar Box in England
  • The Children of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

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Piecing together my family history

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Stories of immigrants, expatriates and family evolution

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Family and local stories and history, favorite books

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Exploring historical thoughts and themes, a bit at a time.

SaylingAway

Shorts, Novels, and Other Things

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Echoes of Life, Love and Laughter

Marie-Celine

Sam H Arnold

Fiction, Poetry & Writing Tips.

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