Explore the layers behind the iconic 1830s silhouette with fashion historian Gemma Esvelt. Sleeves, skirts, and all! www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

Before #AnneLister penned *her* journals, her father documented a few misadventures of his own... Meet Ensign Jeremy Lister: soldier, survivor, and subject of this dive into #America250 🗓️ Sat. 18 Oct | 1:20pm ET/6:20pm BST 🎟️ Free: www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

Anne Lister didn't think much of this tower at Chatsworth, Derbyshire - it "put us in mind of warehousing" when she visited with Ann Walker in 1835 (it had been erected since her visit there with Mrs Lawton in 1825). Read about Anne's visits to Chatsworth here: www.chatsworth.org/news-media/n...

A talk on Victorian Mourning at Bankfield Museum, Halifax. #deathstudies #research #c19th #victorian More info here:

Two women. Two journals. One Halifax. Abi Palmer explores what Dorothy Wordsworth’s newly published Halifax diaries reveal about Anne Lister’s hometown — and how both women shaped our view of it. 🗓️ Sat, Oct 18 | 12:10pm ET/5:10pm BST 🎟️ Free: www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

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: www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

Discover what it took to get dressed in #AnneLister’s time, layers, silhouettes, and all, in this show & tell session with fashion historian Gemma Esvelt. 🗓️ Sat. 18 Oct | 9:30am ET / 2:30pm BST 🎟️ Free: www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

#AnneLister died #OTD in 1840 during her trip in Georgia with #AnnWalker. She was 49 years old. Revisit the start of this adventure and learn more about the events that prompted their departure in 1839 here: www.packedwithpotential.org/stories-arti... #travel #c19th #GentlemanJack

Anne Lister died on this day, 22nd September, in 1840. Today, 185 years later, we are carrying out repairs on the church where her partner, Ann Walker, is buried. 1/11 📷 The cupola of Old St Matthew's, Lightcliffe, West Yorkshire (before repairs)

If you like #AnneLister and/or all things Regency, and live anywhere near Buxton, note this: buxtoncrescentexperience.com/tour/anne-li... I went on it last year, and it was brilliant! @packedwith.bsky.social @discoverbuxton.bsky.social

🎟️ Registration for the #AnneListerSummit (Autumn Edition) is now OPEN! Explore 1830s fashion, Halifax history, and find out how #AnneLister is connected to #America250... www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

Are you studying #AnneLister or looking for new perspectives? Check out our #research references page and find more books, journal articles, thesis, and other academic resources! www.packedwithpotential.org/resources/an... #academia #oneplace #c19th #victorian

Looking for your next #AnneLister read? Well, then check out our #Book Concierge and check out the list of all books ever written about Anne. 🎉 www.packedwithpotential.org/resources/bo... #books #research #oneplace #c19th

In 1830, #AnneLister toured France with Lady Stuart de Rothesay & her daughters. You can now explore this trip in Julie Gonnet's (@annelisterinparis.bsky.social) new map! www.packedwithpotential.org/travel-maps#... #travel #c19th #heritage

The sign up link for our roundtable 'Lesbian Histories and the Long View', ft. @elizabethlovatt.bsky.social, @vickyig.bsky.social, @norenashopland.bsky.social, @sazwingrove.bsky.social, and Prof Lisa Weston, is now LIVE. Please visit our website to register: womenshistorynetwork.org/sign-up-now-...

Are you a scholar interested in the #c19th Chatterton Massacre? Check out this #CFP! #research #history #heritage

If you're interested in #AnneLister's and #AnnWalker's coats of arms or just into #heraldry, check out this updated article by Lynn Shouls! #research #c19thc #oneplace www.packedwithpotential.org/stories-arti...

195 years ago, #AnneLister climbed Mt Perdu just to “try the effect of the air at so great an elevation”. This would be her highest #summit, surpassing even her ascent of Vignemale! Discover or revisit this adventure here: buff.ly/GHYVqrw #oneplace #c19th #research #heritage #localhistory

We are thrilled to share the programme for our upcoming seminar series. Please continue to check our socials and our website over the coming weeks as the links to register for each of the seminars are published. We look forward to seeing you all there!

Come and join us on a guided tour of Lister Lane Cemetery during our Open Day on Sunday 21st September 2025.

BIG NEWS: Packed with Potential is now officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization! 🎉 This new chapter empowers us to grow our mission of open, collaborative research on #AnneLister and her world.🧵…

We're also into the #performingarts and #AnneLister, so here's a play written by Helena Whitbread and adapted by Angela Clare: bookwhen.com/nopriestbutl... This event is organized by Holdsworth House and includes a meal, so you're in for a treat for all senses!

#LocalHistory is an integral part of our research, so we always take any chance we can get to help promote the work of local historians like David Glover. Here is a list of his upcoming events, in case you're in or around #Halifax when they're on. #oneplace #heritage #AnneLister #research

Looking for something to do this summer and beyond? Well, then check out our PwP Community Calendar and find your next great #AnneLister or #localhistory adventure! We add events regularly, so there is something for everyone. www.packedwithpotential.org/resources/co... #oneplace #c19th

187 years ago, #AnneLister climbed Vignemale, making history in #mountaineering! Discover or revisit this adventure with our article: www.packedwithpotential.org/stories-arti... #oneplace #c19th #research #heritage

After 25 years at Buxton Museum, Ros Westwood MBE is retiring 🎉 Before transforming heritage in Derbyshire, Ros served as Curator of Shibden Hall. Her dedication spans decades, and we’re grateful for her role in amplifying #AnneLister’s story.

Think you know #AnneLister? 🧐 You may have missed the live session (and the prizes), but eternal glory is still on the table! Play along with our recorded trivia round from the #AnneListerSummit and see how your Lister knowledge stacks up: youtu.be/lOkc9oYdaDE

#AnneLister didn’t just organize funerals, she curated them. From buying rings for ex-lovers to giving the sexton biscuits (yes, really), moliveiradev.bsky.social explores mourning customs, social faux pas, and 19C grief etiquette in this #AnneListerSummit session: youtu.be/VlYSIVHanY4

Her father's funeral hit an unexpected snag… so #AnneLister made a bold decision. Let’s just say the Ramsdens didn’t exactly give permission. 📹 moliveiradev.bsky.social dives into space issues, smell hazards, & the logistics of 19C funerals in this #AnneListerSummit session: youtu.be/VlYSIVHanY4

Sarah Baartman said no. Cuvier didn't listen. Watch this full session with Zoe Copeman to understand how 19th-century colonial pseudoscience and racist anatomy shaped not only medical discourse, but also Anne Lister’s understanding of her own body. youtu.be/dxhye7sKKB8

Anne Lister read Latin medical texts, hired anatomy tutors, performed dissections. And still, she misidentified the clitoris for years. Zoe Copeman unpacks how 19th Century science left even the most determined women in the dark about their own bodies. youtu.be/dxhye7sKKB8

These materials may have been submitted as legal evidence, but they now serve as intimate windows into the intertwined lives of #AnneLister & #AnnWalker. Curious to dig in? 📽 Watch the full session and maybe you’ll be the next to tackle this National Archives treasure trove. youtu.be/NyLEeqpqcjY

Legal records, like those from the Court of Chancery, offer a rich (if hefty) view into Anne Lister & Ann Walker's world. Watch the full session w/ the UK National Archives for a glimpse of what you can learn through state records & some seriously large paperwork: youtu.be/NyLEeqpqcjY

⌛️The #AnneListerSummit starts shortly! If you’re already registered, check your email for the access link. If not, there's still time!

☀️ Just one day to go! The #AnneListerSummit kicks off tomorrow with fresh research, engaging sessions, and thoughtful conversation with fellow Listerians from around the world. We can’t wait to see you there!

👀 It's almost #AnneListerSummit time! Are you ready? Here’s your quick prep checklist before Saturday: 🔸 Register now for FREE! 🔸 Check the schedule to plan your day. 🔸 Update Zoom for a smooth experience.

🏔️ Our Summer Summit is almost here! Whether you’re an #AnneLister scholar, a history or genealogy enthusiast, or simply curious about her life, this Summit is the place to connect, learn, and share. 🗓️ Sat, June 21 📍 Free online!

What was #AnneLister's role in planning funerals for her family, and what did hers look like? Learn more about the business of death with @moliveiradev at the #AnneListerSummit! 🗓️ Sat, June 21 ⏰ 1:30pm EST | 6:30pm BST 📍 Free on Zoom! 💻 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

Put your Lister lore to the test! Join us at the #AnneListerSummit for "Dawdling and Fiddle Faddle," a spirited quiz designed to entertain, educate, and test your wits. Bragging rights and laughs guaranteed! 🗓️ Sat, June 21 ⏰ 1pm EST | 6pm BST 📍 Free on Zoom! www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

It's #InternationalArchivesDay so, to celebrate all the quality nerdery that goes on in places like these, we're revisiting our guide to #archives! Whether you're starting or just want to review the basics, we've got you covered! buff.ly/2yZE5Bf #AnneLister #oneplace

Explore what #AnneLister could and couldn’t learn about anatomy, and what that reveals about gender and science in the 1800s. 🗓️ Sat, June 21 ⏰ 12pm EST | 5pm BST 🎙 with Zoe Copeman Free & online! Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

Discover surprising insights from lesser-known govt collections with the UK National Archives that help us illuminate the lives of Anne Lister & more. Join us at the #AnneListerSummit! 🗓️ Sat, June 21 ⏰ 10:45am EST | 3:45pm BST 📍 Free & online! 💻 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

🎟️ Registration is now open for the #AListerSummit, happening 21 June! This summer’s program includes learning more about #AnneLister through UK National Archive records, investigating her access to medical knowledge, quiz time, and Lister family funerals. www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

250 years ago today, 23 year old Ensign #JeremyLister, marched with British forces toward Concord. He didn’t know it yet, but he was stepping into the first full-scale battle of what would become the American Revolutionary War.

New fact-checks are here! 🎉 Have you ever wondered if #AnneLister was really expelled from the Manor School in York? And has Aunt Anne really paid for her education there?🤔 All that and more here: buff.ly/jHhe61c

📢 Our summer #AnneLister Summit CFP closes today! There's still time to send in your idea, so head over to our website and let us know what you want to see at the summer event! www.annelistersummit.org

One more day until our summer CFP closes, so head to the website and let us know what topics you want to see at the Summer Summit! www.annelistersummit.org

Our CFP closes next Saturday, so don't miss out on submitting your ideas for for this summer's #AnneLister Summit! More info: bsky.app/profile/pack... #womenshistory #queerhistory #oneplace #c19th #heritage #research

Have you seen our #travelmaps yet? Stop by Culturedale’s ALHQ at Northgate House today or tomorrow, & have a look at the highlights from a few of #AnneLister’s more local journeys! Featuring: Lake District, Craven, and Buxton. 📷: Steph Gallaway and Jude Dobson. #travels #oneplace #c19th #heritage

#AnneLister's arms are absolutely full of flowers as people from around the world have gathered in Halifax to celebrate her this week. Happy 234th birthday, Anne! 💐