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Philip Parker, 2010
open.substack.com/pub/26writer...
Today's 20:26 piece.
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Philip Parker, 2010
Philip chose an event in 2010 when we asked which moment in the last 26 years shaped the person you are today. He had just 46 words, 20:26. Here's how he responded...
https://open.substack.com/pub/26writersgroup/p/philip-parker-2010?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
15 days ago
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Alex Fenton, 2023
open.substack.com/pub/26writer...
Evocative piece by Alex with some wonderful word images. A reflection that will pull heartstrings and stir memories.
#26Writers
#reflections
#stories
#memories
#transformingmoments
#livedexperience
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Irene Lofthouse on 26
'Atomiser of me' evocative image. As is 'Knell for my youth', now taking on adult role...
https://open.substack.com/pub/26writersgroup/p/alex-fenton-2023?utm_campaign=comment-list-share-cta&utm_medium=web&comments=true&commentId=209732788
16 days ago
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A couple of visitors to the garden yesterday. In between bullfinches, goldfinches, blue tits, great tits, blackbirds, dunnock, wren, robin, collared dove, pigeon, magpie, house sparrow, crow. And frisky squirrels.
24 days ago
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Louise Whitfield met a distant cousin when she visited
#HarrogateLibrary
on 21st Jan. Fiona Carnegie came along to see the celebration of Louise, the library and to chat at the end of the show. Always brilliant to meet Carnegie family & explore links/stories handed down generations.
24 days ago
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Saw three of these in garden this morning. Doing my count tomorrow
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26 days ago
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reposted by
Bradford Literature Festival
27 days ago
On the International Day of Education, book your place for BLF’s Education Programme, 24 June to 10 July 2026. With writers, poets, scientists and historians, all curriculum linked. Free for non-fee-paying schools and home educators:
https://www.bradfordlitfest.co.uk/education-programme/
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Miranda Dickinson, 2004
open.substack.com/pub/26writer...
Another 20:26 piece. One I'm sure that so many will identify with.
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Irene Lofthouse on 26
Can be such a hard decision to make and take, applaud that determination & resilience. Uplifting to read and visualise.
https://open.substack.com/pub/26writersgroup/p/miranda-dickinson-2004?utm_campaign=comment-list-share-cta&utm_medium=web&comments=true&commentId=204476534
26 days ago
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Tony Clarke, 2013
open.substack.com/pub/26writer...
Another evocative piece from
#26writers
#20:26project
. With just 46 words, writers share a seminal moment in time, and why it affected them so much.
#writing
#reflecting
#lifechanges
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Irene Lofthouse on 26
Another resonating piece. '... not me on the shelf' - an evocative ending.
https://open.substack.com/pub/26writersgroup/p/tony-clarke-2013?utm_campaign=comment-list-share-cta&utm_medium=web&comments=true&commentId=203822873
28 days ago
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Regina Beach, 2017
open.substack.com/pub/26writer...
One of the 20:26 pieces from #26 writers. We chose a moment in the last 26 years that shaped the person we are today. She had just 46 words, 20:26. Here's how Regina responded...
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Rob Self-Pierson on 26
Such an incredibly powerful 20:26. Talk about every word counting. And even more potent published today, 20th Jan, inauguration day in the US. To better times ahead, we hope, Regina.
https://open.substack.com/pub/26writersgroup/p/regina-beach-2017?utm_campaign=comment-list-share-cta&utm_medium=web&comments=true&commentId=202380970
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Only 7 tickets left for Meet Louise Whitfield. Listen
#BBCRadioLeeds
breakfast show Fri 9.15 for details of the show. Book now and make it a sell-out to celebrate
#HarrogateCarnegieLibrary
120th anniversary.
#Carnegie
#womeninfluencers
#philanthropy
@literacy-trust.bsky.social
#NationalReadingYear
about 1 month ago
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And to you too. Just working on
#IrenesOutings
for2026... coming soon 🎄
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about 2 months ago
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Yuletide Greetings to all the people who've supported me over this difficult personal year, and all the folks I've worked, written, walked, talked, created and performed with. And to everyone, have an Irenic 2026.
about 2 months ago
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Meet Louise Whitfield
#HarrogateCarnegieLibrary
21st Jan & already 1/3 of tickets booked. Library's 120th anniversary. Come and discover how Louise influenced
#AndrewCarnegie
#philanthropy
before/after they married, & their rocky romance.
#inspirationalwomen
#hiddenhistory
#drama
#performance
2 months ago
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Hear me on BRADVENT
#BBCRadioLeeds
@bradford2025.co.uk
to mark the end of the year. A short reflection tomorrow 7.20am Breakfast show, 10.50 on Daytimes. Pic of me a tree spirit performing my 'Travelling Trees' poem, part of
#CliffeCastle's
75th anniversary, brilliant day. Thanks to
#eretoere
2 months ago
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Meet Louise Whitfield
#HarrogateCarnegieLibrary
21st Jan & already 1/3 of tickets booked. Library's 120th anniversary. Come and discover how Louise influenced
#AndrewCarnegie
#philanthropy
before/after they married, & their rocky romance.
#inspirationalwomen
#hiddenhistory
#drama
#performance
2 months ago
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www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Recorded stories of Bradford with
#BBCRadioLeeds
earlier this year, as part of BBC's partnership with
@bradford2025.co.uk
. New BBC voice
#HumairaBahm
wandered with me to explore the City's history & heritage.
#history
#heritage
#storytelling
#research
#myths
#legends
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Hidden Bradford - The millionaires of the Wool Exchange - BBC Sounds
Explore Bradford’s rise as the worsted wool capital.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0ml7hcn
2 months ago
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Today's 26 Twinned Bridges is my collaboration with
#BobHarvey
. Hewenden Viaduct, Cullingworth, West Yorkshire, UK, and The Eel Bridge, Piha, NZ.
open.substack.com/pub/26writer...
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Hewenden Viaduct, Cullingworth, West Yorkshire, UK, and The Eel Bridge, Piha, NZ.
Hewenden ViaductThanks for reading!
https://open.substack.com/pub/26writersgroup/p/hewenden-viaduct-cullingworth-west?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
3 months ago
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Bridge of Sighs, Oxford, UK & 1865 Tāmaki River Bridge, Panmure, New Zealand. History, geography, cultural awareness across hemispheres. Evocative collaboration
https://://open.substack.com/pub/26writersgroup/p/bridge-of-sighs-oxford-uk-and-the?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
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Bridge of Sighs, Oxford, UK and The 1865 Tāmaki River Bridge, Panmure, New Zealand
Bridge of Sighs
https://open.substack.com/pub/26writersgroup/p/bridge-of-sighs-oxford-uk-and-the?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web
3 months ago
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26 Twinned Bridges project starts its Substack sharing today. Collaboration twixt 13 UK writers, 13 in Oz.
#26writers
Discover new places & writers. Cody Dock Rolling Bridge, London, UK and Auckland Harbour Bridge, NZ.
open.substack.com/pub/26writer...
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Irene Lofthouse on 26
Fascinating stories and wonderful evocative words. Learning so much from the twinning collaborations and places I've been to, but not seen what's described in the pieces.
https://open.substack.com/pub/26writersgroup/p/cody-dock-rolling-bridge-london-uk?utm_campaign=comment-list-share-cta&utm_medium=web&comments=true&commentId=183094297
3 months ago
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Thanks to
#HarrogateCarnegieLibrary
for delving into their archives to enable me to weave original documents and information into my play about Louise. I'm learning so much about
#Carnegie
library buildings as I tour this show.
@harrogateradio.bsky.social
@magnorth.bsky.social
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3 months ago
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Meet Louise Whitfield (aka Mrs Andrew Carnegie), at
#HarrogateCarnegieLibrary
21 Jan, 2.30, part of the 120th anniversary celebrations. Discover how she influenced Andrew, their philanthropy, her contributions to the Carnegie trusts. Booking now, selling fast! Start 2026 with a hidden history.
3 months ago
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'Mucky Beck' exhib launch
#LouieHaslamChance
Using beck water to explore effects of pollution on developed film, part of Our Turn 2025. Intro narration created/recorded by me, fitting as a BfdBeck volunteer. It's on til 5th Dec at Fourth Idea, Shipley BD17 7DA, Fri-Mon 10am - 5pm
#becks
#rivers
3 months ago
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Hidden Bradford - through waterways
#BBCLeeds
@bradfordlitfest.bsky.social
#water
#rivers
@scriptyorkshire.bsky.social
@menofworth.bsky.social
@bradfordmuseums.bsky.social
@wendysacksjones.bsky.social
@ardeear.bsky.social
@bradfordtanda.bsky.social
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3 months ago
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Mucky Beck exhib launch 14th Nov by
#LouieHaslamChance
in
#Shipley
. As vol
#FriendofBradfordBeck
, it's fab when folks explore, create, share research & events. Oh, and I wrote/recorded narrative that introduces the exhib. See you there.
#muckybeck
@bradford2025.co.uk
@bdproducinghub.co.uk
3 months ago
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Some images from
#WalkingwithWords
#DarkAngels
in Berlin. Fascinating tour underground about success of tunnels each side of the Wall, how it went up, personal stories. Gained much more understanding of geography and effects on residents. Important right now
#peace
4 months ago
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Andrew (and Louise) was so passionate about Libraries. UK libs are under pressure, asked to do so much with so little. As Louise Whitfield/Carnegie, I'm touring celebrating Carnegie lib anniversaries, bringing histories to life & Louise's influential role in supporting UK libs. Image
#CathMuldowney
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4 months ago
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2026 DATE Meet Louise Whitfield. Harrogate Library's 120th anniversary 2026 & 21 Jan Louise will be visiting to celebrate too. 'Felt like there was a whole cast of characters on stage - superb'. Hold the date - details of how to book coming soon.
@magnorth.bsky.social
@northyorkslit.bsky.social
5 months ago
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Whispers from the Grave
#AnnMorgan
new site-specific piece
#UndercliffeCemetery
. 25th October, 2pm & 4pm (nearly full). How the ghost of
#JuliaVarley
deals with paternalist phantoms, supports
#tradeunions
#workersrights
. One of
#BradfordsBrilliantLasses
www.undercliffecemetery.co.uk/events/whisp...
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Whispers from the Grave with Julia Varley - Undercliffe Cemetery
Whispers from the Grave This new site-specific promenade play by local writer Ann Morgan, is inspired by one of Undercliffe Cemetery’s renowned residents. Julia Varley fought for the rights of women a...
https://www.undercliffecemetery.co.uk/events/whispers-from-the-grave-with-julia-varley/
5 months ago
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Thanks to all who came to
#MeetLouiseWhitfield
#SaltaireFestival
last night, and for all questions, comments and feedback. Always lovely to share stories, to talk characters, and to see understanding dawn about people and buildings that have had effects on local communities. Louise def did that.
5 months ago
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Thanks to
#GayleLofthouse
#BBCRadioLeeds
for this morning's interview. Yes, the Carnegie-named buildings across Leeds & Carnegie Hall New York are indeed linked to Louise & Andrew. Tonight's performance will give a flavour of how that happened.
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5 months ago
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Louise thanks all for their comments & posts. She is looking forward to visiting Saltaire tonight in the 120th year of Shipley Carnegie Library - part of Louise/Andrew philanthropic achievements.Time for Q&A after performance.
#libraries
#saltaire
#carnegie
#localhistory
#womenshistory
#Saltfamily
5 months ago
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@scriptyorkshire.bsky.social
@lisaholdsworth.bsky.social
@balhnews.bsky.social
@handhyorkshire.bsky.social
@saltairevillage.bsky.social
@womensinstitute.bsky.social
@dunnettcentral.bsky.social
@annadixonmp.bsky.social
@sharonwrightauthor.bsky.social
@firststory.bsky.social
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5 months ago
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5 months ago
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reposted by
The Society of Authors
5 months ago
By now, if you're a full member, you will have received your ballot paper in the post. This is your chance to have your say - don't waste it by forgetting to vote. Return your completed ballot to us by 22 October.
#SoAElection
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Anyone who's used a
#Carnegie
library - be grateful to Louise who helped shape
#AndrewCarnegie
philanthropy - 660 free public libraries
@firststory.bsky.social
@literacy-trust.bsky.social
@bradfordlitfest.bsky.social
@bdproducinghub.co.uk
@bradford2025.co.uk
@bradfordlitfest.bsky.social
#libraries
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5 months ago
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'Brilliant performance', 'Fascinating', 'Entertaining and educative.' Comments on
#MeetLouiseWhitfield
#ClitheroeLibrary
. You can catch this one-woman drama written/acted by me. Tickets also on door; Q&A after performance.
#SaltaireFestival
Thurs 18 Sept
saltairefestival.co.uk/events/meet-...
5 months ago
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#MeetLouiseWhitfield
Clitheroe Library 2.30pm Sat 13th Sept.This little-known woman inspired Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy, became his 'most trusted confidante'. A story of 7 years of secret engagements, business disasters & parental influences.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-louis...
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@carnegiecorp.bsky.social
@ribblevalleybc.bsky.social
@clithtorchlight.bsky.social
@womenshistnet.bsky.social
@bradfordlitfest.bsky.social
@lancstelegraph.bsky.social
@bbclooknorth.bsky.social
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6 months ago
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Celebrate
#ClitheroeLibrary
120th birthday and Meet Louise Whitfield, wife of
#AndrewCarnegie
as she tells the story of their secret engagements, pre-nup, public library philanthropy and being his 'most trusted confidante'.
#heritage
#womenshistory
#clitheroe
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-louis...
6 months ago
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reposted by
History and Heritage Yorkshire
6 months ago
At long last the final edition of History and Heritage Yorkshire Magazine is taking shape. David Pickersgill takes a look at "York Unlocked" whilst the other David is considering "Continuity and Change in a Northern Landscape - the Yorkshire Dales" whilst I go crystal ball gazing and ask
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It's a beautiful church redolent with history of the area. Good to hear it's had a grant
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6 months ago
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Thanks to
#cathmuldowney
for my Louise image. You can also catch a performance of the show on 13th Sept
#ClitheroeLibrary
which is celebrating its 120th anniversary
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-louis...
#carnegielibraries
#clitheroehistory
@lancstelegraph.bsky.social
@ribblevalleybc.bsky.social
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6 months ago
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Louise Whitfield met
#AndrewCarnigie
when a young girl, only was years later after her father died did they really 'meet'. Discover the turbulence of their relationship, of links to the
#Saltfamily
and Louise's influence on Andrew's philanthropic decisions
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/eng...
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6 months ago
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Who influenced
#CarnegieLibraries
being built? Louise Whitfield married to the richest man in the world, Andrew Carnegie.
#Clitheroe
library's one, Louise's telling the tale 13 Sept 2.30. Tickets on sale.
#carnegie
#heritage
#history
#carnegie
#philanthropy
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-louis...
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MEET LOUISE WHITFIELD: 'How I married the richest man in the world'.
Little-known, Louise Whitfield was influential to Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy, his ' most trusted confidante' and eventually, his wife.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-louise-whitfield-how-i-married-the-richest-man-in-the-world-tickets-1591566721909
6 months ago
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reposted by
Men of Worth Project
6 months ago
Seen it twice. It's brilliant. That is all. 👏👏👏
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I'll be bringing the story of
#LouiseWhitfield
, the 'most trusted confidant' of
#AndrewCarnegie
to life
#saltairefestival
this September 18th. Thanks to
#cathmuldowney
for the image photograph.
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/eng...
#womenshistory
#carnegie
#libraries
#saltaire
#secretstories
7 months ago
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Booking now
#SaltaireFestival
, my one-woman show of Louise Whitfield, little-known female who married
#AndrewCarnegie
the richest man in the world. A fascinating partnership.
#carnegie
#philanthropy
#libraries
@carnegieuk.bsky.social
@dunfermline.bsky.social
saltairefestival.co.uk/events/meet-...
7 months ago
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reposted by
Men of Worth Project
7 months ago
I've updated our page about Ingrow and Hermit Hole Conservative Club Roll of Honour. At 28 x 24 inches (710mm x 610 mm) it's considered 'Lost' at the moment, but we'll keep searching. We do have an invitation card & an order of service at Keighley Library archives:
menofworth.org.uk/ingrow-hermi...
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Ingrow & Hermit Hole Conservative Club -
We know this roll of honour existed but not what happened to it. We presume it went elsewhere when the club closed down, but have no further information about
https://menofworth.org.uk/ingrow-hermit-hole/
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Professor Peter Matthews
7 months ago
As someone who grew up in the shadow of Listers Mill in Bradford, this story brought a tear to my eye:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Bradford women restore Victorian quilts in historic mill
The historical quilts were in drawers before they came 'home' to mill where their fabric came from.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c39dl7kl3lvo
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Bronte Footsteps in Keighley - a few tickets still available for 26 July walk led by Irene Lofthouse, exploring little-known stories of the family's visits to the town. Painting, borrowed books, bought writing paper, had fun, saw friends, listened to lectures.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bronte-foo...
7 months ago
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