The Huguenot Society of Great Britain and Ireland would like to wish everyone a joyous Christmas. #skystorians #huguenots

This is a good time to think about your New Year's resolutions, including planning a visit to the Huguenot Library. The image is from a Huguenot diary from 1748, one of many original documents to view. Book a visit to the library by emailing [email protected] #skystorians #huguenots

On this day in 1553, at Pau, in the joint Kingdom of Navarre with the Principality of Béarn, Henri of Navarre, future King Henri IV of France, was born. His parents were Jeanne d’Albret, who in 1560 converted to Protestantism, and Antoine de Bourbon, Duc of Vendôme. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_I...

François Hotman was an outstanding student at the Law School at the University of Orléans. He adopted the Reformed ideas around 1547. Thanks to Calvin, he was appointed as a teacher of literature in the Académie in Lausanne in 1549. Follow the link museeprotestant.org/en/notice/fr... #skystorians

Why not buy a gift of membership for someone interested in the Huguenots this year? Just go to our website www.huguenotsociety.org.uk to download a form from the ‘About the Society’ page and submit it for someone on your gift list. #skystorians #huguenots

The Huguenot Library, based at The National Archives, Kew, London, gives a fascinating insight into the daily lives of Huguenots. You can book an appointment to see a variety of trade bills presented to the French Hospital and other documents by emailing [email protected] #skystorians

Germaine de Staël, due to her political standpoint, had to flee several times to her father’s manor in Geneva. A historical account of the ideas influencing society between 1780 and 1817can be found in her works. Click on the link to learn more. museeprotestant.org/en/notice/ge... #skystorians

The Delessert family were a well-known Protestant family that made valuable contributions to the silk trade and banking. For a full account of this entrepreneurial family, click on this link museeprotestant.org/en/notice/th... #skystorians #huguenots

The Society's 2025-26 lecture series will begin with the eighth annual Randolph Vigne Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, 26 November. For further details on the meeting, which will also be on Zoom, and to register attendance for the lecture and dinner, go to www.huguenotsociety.org.uk #skystorians

It seems a good moment to recall the important role that women played during WWI. In 1915, General Joffre declared, ‘We would lose the war if women stopped working for twenty minutes every day.’ Follow the link to learn more. museeprotestant.org/en/notice/le... #Skystorians #huguenots

The Huguenot Library contains some fascinating insights into life, such as the petition of Frederick Sadier, a 72-year-old man, who requests admission to the French hospital. To view these and many more original documents, why not book a visit to the library, email [email protected]

Nowadays, we take for granted the written word, but a brief history of how printing began and assisted the spread of ideas, especially related to religion, can be found in this link museeprotestant.org/en/notice/th... #Skystorians #Huguenots

V pleased to have a new article in @huguenotsociety.bsky.social journal: tinyurl.com/e2zb9bfb. (A little🧵)

A Huguenot-themed talk will be given by Victorine Martineau on Monday, 27 October 2025, from 12.00 pm to 1.30 pm. Free, all welcome. Booking required, click on the link for more details and to book your place www.brucecastle.org/events/frenc... #Skystorians #Huguenots

Among the various original documents in the archives of the Huguenot Library are a variety of French Hospital bills. These give an intriguing snapshot of daily life. To learn more, book an appointment via email: [email protected] #skystorians #Huguenots

France Quéré (1936-1995) was a Protestant theologian who made a remarkable contribution to the understanding of ethical issues in a rapidly changing modern world. To learn more, click on this link museeprotestant.org/en/notice/fr... #Skystorians #Huguenots

This month marks the anniversary of the signing of the Edict of Fontainebleau, also known as the Revocation—an appropriate time to consider Huguenot emigration options, particularly post-revocation. museeprotestant.org/en/notice/le... #Skystorians #Huguenots

Benjamin Du Plan (1688-1763) was not a pastor, but he made an immense contribution towards the rebirth of Protestantism in the Cévennes. Follow the link to learn more about his life museeprotestant.org/en/notice/be... #Skystorians #huguenots

Martin Luther, well known for his 95 Theses, is less known for his love of music. He was himself a musician and composer. Follow this link to learn more museeprotestant.org/en/notice/ma... #Skystorians #huguenots

The XXth International Meeting of Huguenot Descendants will take place in Dijon and Burgundy from 22-28 September 2025. The Huguenot Society of GB and Ireland will be attending this event. To learn more about the itinerary, follow the link museeprotestant.org/en/20e-reuni... #Skystorians #Huguenots

On September 18, 1801, Napoleon Bonaparte signed the Concordat with the Pope. On April 8, 1802, he promulgated the Organic Articles that organise the life of the Catholic Church and the Protestant and Jewish religions. museeprotestant.org/en/rubriques... #Skystorians #Huguenots

The Huguenot Library has numerous primary sources that would be of interest to both researchers and family historians. This image is of a Statement of Account written by Jean Deschaux, surgeon, dated July 1690. Book an appointment via email: [email protected] #Skystorians #huguenots

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It is 40 years since the ‘Quiet Conquest’ exhibition was held in London. The following link provides some background on the Huguenot diaspora in England. museeprotestant.org/en/notice/th... #Skystorians #huguenots

From 1529 to 1681, except for a short break, Strasbourg was a Protestant city. Many monuments attest to this. Discover the High Points of Protestantism in Strasbourg by following the link museeprotestant.org/en/parcours/... #skystorians #Huguenots

Turenne (1611-1675) was a great military leader. He began life as a protestant before converting to Catholicism in 1668. He was appointed Marshal of France upon the accession of King Louis XIV. His life story can be read via this link museeprotestant.org/en/notice/tu... #Skystorians #huguenots

The fort on île Sainte-Marguerite was once a royal prison. In 1950, a Huguenot memorial was placed in a former cell. It pays homage to six Protestant ministers jailed for life. Follow the link to read the history museeprotestant.org/en/notice/th... #Skystorians #huguenots

The Salvation Army, founded in England in 1878, established itself in France in 1881, with Catherine Booth, the General’s twenty-two-year-old daughter, playing a key role. Follow the link to learn more museeprotestant.org/en/notice/th... Skystorians #huguenots

This is an image from the Diary of Adam Roumieu, Steward (1742-1769), it was used to register the property of deceased inmates (1770-1817). Our Library holds a wealth of information for both academic and family historians. Email [email protected] to book an appointment. #Skystorians

The Huguenot Library contains a diverse range of records that provide a wonderful insight into daily life in the French Hospital. For example, the image below is of the Steward Rule 9, which stipulates that the belongings of each resident must be itemised after death. #Skystorians #huguenots

Cathedrals are not usually associated with Huguenots, are they? After the revocation of the Edict of Nantes, the Catholic clergy asked for a church suitable to welcome all the ‘newly converted’. Follow this link to read the story. museeprotestant.org/en/notice/ca... #Skystorians #huguenots

Abraham Mazel was a prophet and a fighter. He was the first and last of the Camisards. To learn more about the Camisards and, particularly Abraham Mazel, click on this link. museeprotestant.org/en/notice/ab... #skystorians #huguenots

Lovely marbled edges on these three late 17th century volumes, all printed in London.

The Huguenot Library, based at The National Archives, Kew, London, gives a fascinating insight into the daily lives of Huguenots. The bill lists items, their quantity, and cost. You can book an appointment to see a selection of these documents by emailing [email protected] #Huguenots

At the start of WWII, Pastor Pierre Charles Toureille (1900-1976) committed himself to the French organization for international help for war refugees. Click on the link to learn more museeprotestant.org/en/notice/pa... #Skystorians #huguenots

Samuel Bastide (1879-1962) was a painter and orator dedicated to preserving the history of Protestantism during the Désert period. Follow the link to learn more. museeprotestant.org/en/notice/sa... #Skystorians #huguenots

From 1 September to 31 October, 2025, you will be able to visit an exhibition at the Médiathèque protestante du Stift (Strasbourg), which examines the religious dimension of the Peasants’ War 1524-5. Follow the link below. museeprotestant.org/en/avec-son-... #Skystorians #huguenots

The Declaration of Human and Civil Rights, signed on 26 August 1789, granted Protestants freedom of conscience; however, it was the Constitution in 1791 that finally gave them freedom of worship. On Bastille Day, let us take a look at this in more depth. museeprotestant.org/en/notice/th...

American libraries are under attack. I have written a long piece for @theobserveruk.bsky.social on the MAGA assault on libraries (and archives), and the strong librarians fighting back. observer.co.uk/news/interna...

On the anniversary of America’s independence, our post links France with America through the Museum of the New World in La Rochelle. Click the link to discover more. museeprotestant.org/en/notice/mu... #Skystorians #huguenots

Nantes, in the Loire region of France, is famous for the Edict of Nantes, signed by Henri IV, King of France, in 1598. If you plan to visit the Loire Valley this summer, why not visit Nantes and try this tour of the city to discover more of its Protestant history? museeprotestant.org/en/parcours/...

There are fascinating documents to explore at the Huguenot Library. For example, this cover image to a Statement of Account of Jean Dechaulx, surgeon, for poor refugees in his district. To see more primary sources, email [email protected] to book an appointment. #Skystorians #Huguenots

Many Huguenots fled abroad after the Revocation in 1685, but not all. To learn more about those who remained, visiting the Museum in the Desert is a must. Follow the link to learn more. museeprotestant.org/en/notice/th... #Skystorians #huguenots Musée du Désert, Mialet © O. d'Haussonville

Madeleine Guichet makes a request that her husband, Etienne, be admitted to the Hospital. Many a Huguenot ancestor can be found in the records held at the Huguenot Library. To see more of these primary sources, email [email protected] to book a reader appointment. #huguenots

As they became too numerous to meet in private houses, the Protestants of La Rochelle were briefly granted permission to use the churches of Saint Sauveur and Saint-Bartholomew. To learn more, follow this link museeprotestant.org/en/notice/eg... #skystorians #huguenots

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The French Hospital Rules and Regulations book, Rule 3 specifies the funds to be used to feed the residents, launder and repair their clothes. To see more of these primary sources, email [email protected] to book a reader appointment. #Skystorians #huguenots

It is useful sometimes to refresh our recall of events. The link below will take you on a Tour of the English Reformation from its beginnings to the 20th Century. museeprotestant.org/en/parcours/... #Skystorians #huguenots

The French Hospital Rules and Regulations book, Steward Rule 2, mentions residents funded by the Royal Bounty. To see more of these primary sources, email [email protected] to book a reader appointment. #Skystorians #Huguenots

Among the many original documents at the Huguenot Library are petitions. This one, dated 16 April 1849, complete with a wax seal, came from Jeane Bernard, a widow, requesting admission to the French Hospital. #skystorians #huguenots