Marianne Blaauboer
Historian and cultural heritage professional, former publisher in regional history with a particular interest in travel journals.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Jean Porter
Travel from your arm chair is available here... http://www.lancastercastle.com/the-castle-today/
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That's drastic Jutta! Perhaps keep one for reading when you're feeling under the weather?
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Yes, that's correct - he opened the park in 1926.
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Hi Jean, Hondius is mentioned in very small print in the bottom right corner.
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Hope you found the pdf of the exercise useful Elaine.
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I think it means you won't be kept updated of answers on that thread via notifications Linda, as it only seems to appear where you've made a comment.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Irene Double
That's odd Irene, it does work on my iPad. If you type in your browser: padlet.com/lu_elearning/castle_2018 that might take you to the padlet wall. The wordcloud is www.futurelearn.com/courses/lancaster-castle/1/exercises/423982
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Yes there are books on Lancaster Castle Anne. 'Lancaster Castle; Its History and Associations' by Joseph Hall or 'Lancaster Castle, a short history' by John Champness come to mind. Have a look at 1.12 again for a list of titles.
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That is available on the Lancaster Castle website Linda. Be sure to be on wi-fi, as it takes a lot of data traffic. http://m.lancaster.ac.uk/VR10/
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A History of Lancaster, edited by Andrew White and Stephen Constantine, is available in paperback (published in 2001) and is very portable Jutta. Perhaps that would suit your needs.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Pat Reeves
They are apparently still there Pat.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Dianne Green
Yes Dianne, you are right: https://howardleague.org/about-us/
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We don't know what happened to Jennet. However, somebody of that name was later in court on the charge of being a witch, and was acquitted.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Roger Thomas
Lancaster Prison records are held at the National Archives in Kew, though Lancashire Record Office have it on microfilm. This link might be useful. https://www.manchester.gov.uk/directory_record/212407/prison_records/category/1363/land_and_buildings
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There are a few prisoners' stories on the Lancaster Castle website, you might find those interesting http://www.lancastercastle.com/history-heritage/people-stories/
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There is a virtual tour on the Castle's website Anne, perhaps you'd like to try that? Only do this when you're on Wi-Fi though, as it's data heavy, they warn. http://www.lancastercastle.com/the-castle-today/
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@MaureenBowler Along the lines of: why did they build Windsor Castle so close to Heathrow Airport!
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Pam Davies
@mariaduce Yes there is! You have "met" us in step 1.2. Hello!
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Geraint, Sue Adderley and Barbara Roberts found the photograph on the Lonsdale Scouts page, which might indicate Market Street/Market Square. http://www.lonsdalescouts.org.uk/history/kings-visit-1912/
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Sharon Madagan
It was believed the tower was built in the time of Hadrian, but research has proven that not to be the case. The name however, stuck! (Though sometimes you will see it referred to as Adrian's Tower). This is a nice plan http://www.lancastercastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Lancaster-Castle-Plan-and-Brochure.pdf
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Linda Matthews
Linda, Doomsday is an earlier spelling http://www.domesdaybook.net/domesday-book/domesday-inquest/domesday-or-doomsday
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Often they were helped by family and friends on the outside Jean.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Liz Pardey
The Shire Hall was built in 1802. All Sheriffs would have had a coat of arms, it was just that they weren't displayed until Edward Dawson as Constable of Lancaster Castle initiated it. Corinna has given me the following from an article of 7 December 1912 about him: ‘All through his life he has been keenly interested in the Castle, and no one has done anything...
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Ken Blake
Ah, but how fascinating to have Edward Lutyens (of war memorial design fame) build you a castle...
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Steph N
If you ever go to Anglesey Abbey, you'll find an entire gallery of Windsor Castle paintings. It's quite extraordinary.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Daniel Muir
Hi Daniel, if you click on one of the words within the comment discovery tool, it will show a range of comments in which that word was used, offering a way of theming your search by words that catch your interest.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Gill Moss
@BrianCoupland Bank Hall is fascinating isn't it. Of course when you say the original state of the castle.... it has been changed a lot over time, so which original state to choose.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Josie Barton
Glad you liked it Josie.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Paul Kelly
Aha! You have insider's information. Brilliant.
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There was indeed Paul. Tank Number 149. Mark IV, 8 feet wide, 25 feet long and 8 feet high, weighing 25 tons. Presented to Lancaster in April 1920 in recognition of the quarter of a million pounds raised through war bonds and such.
Apparently disappeared by WWII, possibly melted down or relocated for training. It's mentioned in the current exhibition at the... -
Marianne Blaauboer replied to Gillian Fawcett
Hi Gillian, it's further explained: "Each year a parchment called the Lites is presented to Her Majesty by the Chancellor of the Duchy with the names of those recommended to become High Sheriffs for the ensuing year. The Queen marks the selected name with a small hole made by a bodkin. This pricking ceremony is believed to date back to the reign of Queen...
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Paul Harrison
You may be interested in the Elizabeth Roberts archive at Lancaster University, which focuses on oral histories in the North West 1870-1970. http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/library/resources/special-collections/archives/elizabeth-roberts-archive/
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Ann T
You are right, it should be 1934 - 1963 - thanks for flagging it up AB.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Joyce B
You can read the entire book online and see what other places of interest his guide book mentions, https://archive.org/details/cu31924062984384/page/n7
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Jim Keller
Have a look at the full 'Companion to the Lakes' book Jim and you'd be surprised! https://archive.org/details/cu31924062984384/page/n7
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Joyce Ireland
Not to worry, there are other people starting late, there's no need to rush! Hope your recovery is going well.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Liz Watson
@LizWatson There is also a stunning model of a ship built by French prisoners at Treasurer's House in York: https://www.ntprints.com/image/348299/the-model-of-a-ship-of-the-line-in-the-court-room-of-the-treasurers-house-york There were certainly some very skilled people kept prisoner.
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Hi Joyce, it might be beneficial to keep a word document in which you copy all the links that you want to follow up on, which are outside futurelearn, so that you can research those at your leisure. There are many links, also those provided by fellow learners.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to cath worthy
Kenilworth's restored Elizabethan garden was fascinating to see, wasn't it.
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Hope you can visit at some point Linda - there are guided tours on most days http://www.lancastercastle.com/tours-visits/opening-times/
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Annie B.
I hope you get a chance to return. The Wallace collection, Sir John Soane Museum and Kenwood House in London are all free to visit, and have beautiful collections in great settings.
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Hi Janet, though the name is the same, we don't know for certain it was the same Jennet. It does seem likely, we just can't be sure!
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Cyndi, it's not really an exercise, just a way to show themes in people's discussions, and a different way of approaching comments. You can use it, or leave it, it's up to you. If you click on a word, it will show you the comments in which the word appears.
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We have tested activities on a range of different platforms but realise that technology might on occasion let us down, hence providing downloadable versions of the same. Hope that you found those links and that they have helped you in places Cherrylynn. Thanks for sticking with it.
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You're right. And of course, the Antonine Wall!
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Spirits of the liquid kind, sure!
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to John Page
The idea of a John Ruskin MOOC has been debated John, even today. Though not in development yet, it is on our wish list. In the meantime, you are probably aware of the Ruskin Library and Research Centre http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/ruskin-library/, Brantwood, Ruskin's home in the Lake District and Ruskin in Sheffield...
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Alan Rigby
You'll find week 2 rings a bell then Alan! (Don't rush there straight away)
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Ken Walton
We're sorry to see you go Ken. Remember you can just read as much as you feel like, there is no pressure to post or interact. Best of luck with the treatment.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Jean Davidson
There's no rush!
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Hope you found the annotated jpg at 3.4 of some use to see where Turner hid the mill and the turnips and the coal Margaret.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Rosemary Papaeliou
Have a look at number 15 on the map Rosemary. http://www.lancastercastle.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/lancaster-castle-map.pdf
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Anne Stark
Fascinating book, wasn't it? Great to visit Gibside, where they lived, though not much remains of it.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Ian Campbell
We can't say there is a direct correlation with the number of executions Ian, but it is clear prison populations did increase.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to kath howarth
@SueAdderley Jacob gave Kath the following: "after a quick look in the Victoria County History of Lancashire (1914) I found this paragraph you might find informative:
'Dr. Kuerden, writing about 1690, says: 'Going [north] through Scotforth town a mile short of Lancaster, half a mile further you come to the moor, leaving on the right above the gallows an...
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Excellent, will be a lovely gathering!
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@ClivePearson Language Clive, language!
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If you look at the annotated files, you will find the coal and turnips hiding in plain sight in the foreground of the painting. Well done on finding the others!
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Suzanne Bradshaw
I know what you mean, we have a copy on our wall of it even. Make sure you drop us an email Suzanne to sign up for the end of course event.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Jill C
@IreneDouble Have you seen the map in the Guildhall museum where the houses are actually on both sides of the (now) High Street? I found that fascinating.
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Jacob answered this query a bit earlier in this section: "after a quick look in the Victoria County History of Lancashire (1914) I found this paragraph you might find informative:
'Dr. Kuerden, writing about 1690, says: 'Going [north] through Scotforth town a mile short of Lancaster, half a mile further you come to the moor, leaving on the right above the...
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The canal in Galgate is the same as the canal in Lancaster, so you can continue cycling a bit further!
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Ah but Ken, it wasn't always women accused of witchcraft. Some men were part of the group of accused.
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Lancaster is near the Lune, Samlesbury near the Ribble, and Whalley near (an offshoot of) the Ribble, indeed Zoe as 2.5 shows.
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There's an annotated link to help you there Maggy.
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For a larger image, have you clicked ont he jpg or pdf links Liz? You can then use a zoom. Well done on finding so many - the pile of coal is tough!
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Have a look at Saenredam for more interiors of churches Alexandra.
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Have a look at the link to the annotated version to find the elusive coal Maureen.
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You're right Joy, thanks for flagging it up.
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@OlwenPoulter Think of the insurance we'd have to take out! Armed transport there and back....
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Jill C
@JillC Have a look at Windsor castle on maps - at one point the houses were actually built on the current green up to the walls!
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Jill C
@RayBest And the armchair tourist!
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Hi Cherrylynn, I've just tried the exercise on the iPad and it is indeed tough - with most it seems to help lining the left hand side up (thought Whalley at the moment refuses to stick!). And I found that just manually enlarging the screen worked better than using the buttons on the map. But as Jacob said, just have a look at the PDF if that helps and mark the...
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In the meantime, make sure to sign up to the end of MOOC event at the Castle, if you are able to join in!
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Wendy Hodgson
You should receive an email to confirm your booking, it may not be straight away, but look out for those. Will be lovely to meet you and to be able to see the Castle.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Margaret TB
Craigmillar is very nice, not as central so always misses out on tourists.
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Lovely find Sheila, I agree Liz, it's nice to see the aqueduct.
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Nice find Alyson!
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What a happy occasion Gillian!
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Heather Griffiths
@MarianaBaez That's a very good way of going about it Mariana.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Sue FP
@SueFP Hurrah!
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You're right Eric. A "Jennet Device" was tried for witchcraft in Lancaster's Assizes on 24th March 1634 (new style, but I think 1633 old style, since the legal year still began on March 25th).It is likely but not definite that this was the same Jennet Device. There were many Devices locally and Jennet was not an uncommon name.
It is interesting that the...
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They can be our therapists really, can't they, our pets.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Wendy Hodgson
Excellent! Please email to sign up, so that we have an idea of numbers Wendy.
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Thanks for the warning Paul, I'll steer clear of the reboot. Charmed always was a nice bit of hokum.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Jean Davidson
Rest and be thankful. How glorious! That puts my "Bunny" town in Nottinghamshire to shame.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Nigel Hully
There's no issue with starting late, Nigel. Just means you have a whole lot of comments to read, making sure that you will be glued to your screen for hours. Enjoy!
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Good find of the article, Liz! It is likely but not definite that this was the same Jennet Device. There were many Devices locally and Jennet was not an uncommon name.
It is interesting that the key witness was again a child, the 10-year-old Edmund Robinson who eventually confessed to perjury. This reminds us of the evidence of Grace Sowerbutts in...
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Hi Sue, you are right, the hangings took place on Golgotha hill. In fact, it was only in the nineteenth century that hangings were moved to a so called "drop room" in the castle, of which we will hear more next week.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Yvonne Williams
https://archive.org/search.php?query=place-names%20of%20lancashire
https://archive.org/details/cu31924028039588/page/n5
https://archive.org/details/placenamesoflanc00ekwauoft/page/202So none of these will work Jean? Right, @PhilipTubman I'm stumped. Anything you can advise?
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They do, don't they? This course should result in more tourism to the area, for sure!
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Well done for getting a few Beatriz.
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Read is just under Whalley on the map, so gets slightly obscured when it's placed.
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You can enlarge the map, or download the pdf to make reading a bit easier Sofia.
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If you download the pdf Anastasia, you should be able to enlarge it hopefully? And that way you get to keep it!
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Interesting point Gill. Even if the author is in touch with an eye witness, apparently some issues can arise... have a look at the recent NY Times article https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/08/books/tattooist-of-auschwitz-heather-morris-facts.html
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Sue FP
I've tried it on desktop Chrome a few times and on an iPad; aim to put it spot in the middle of the half round tower, so that you can still see nr. 14. If all else fails, mark the exercise as completed and have a go at the paper version. We're looking into whether there's anything we can do to make Hadrian's Tower co-operate more. In the meantime, have a look...
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I knew the paleography bug would infect somebody! Good luck Rosemary.
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Marianne Blaauboer replied to Yvonne Williams
@JeanDavidson You mean the Ekwall book? Lets try this: type in archive.org in your internet browser. Once you are in the page, type into the search box "place-names of lancashire" and click "go". The book should come up for you.
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@AnnRhodes The video in 2.2 mentions a few places Ann.
