On Channel 5 now, the #victorian railway boom from rich and poor perspectives. I chat with Ruth Goodman about excursions at a very snowy Scarborough
Dr Kathryn Ferry
@seasideferry.bsky.social
Historian specialising in seaside, architecture & design. I write books, give talks and do a bit of telly. Chair @seasidenetwork.bsky.social Fellow @royalhistsoc.bsky.social Media agent @pastpreservers.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/kathrynferry
Britain celebrates its cities and regions – but forgets its shores. From Cornwall to Northumberland, coastal communities want recognition and results. North Norfolk MP, Steff Aquarone, suggests how. #ShortRead
Britain is an island. We need a coastal minister
Britain is an island, yet coastal communities are too often overlooked. A dedicated coastal minister would give them a voice in Government
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My favourite colour combination 😍
Kate Strasdin@katestrasdin.bsky.social · 2w agoWhat choices this dressmaker made in manipulating the striped fabric of this #1840s gown, creating unexpected patterns with origami style folds. I also love the perspiration stains, evidence of the body that once inhabited the garment #MDHistory #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
We'll be welcoming best-selling author Andrew Martin to our #BigDayOut in #Scarborough to talk about his latest book 'To The Sea By Train'. In a Q&A session Andrew will be sharing his favourite #seaside rail routes and the history behind them. Tickets from seasideheritage.org.uk/events/upcom...
Took my Whippet to the vet this morning for her sixth annual check up then found this photo of her back in 2020 just after we got her as a puppy. Never thought a dog would win me over so completely as Juno has!!
We can't wait for our annual #BigDayOut which is happening in #Scarborough on 18 September📣 Join us to celebrate the #Scarborough400 anniversary at the Grand Hotel. We've got walking tours, talks, an author Q&A plus the big #BucketandSpadeList announcement. seasideheritage.org.uk/events/upcom...
The mineral spring that started Scarborough's journey from a historic port to a spa town, and then the world's first modern seaside resort, was discovered 400 years ago in 1626. In this week's Country Life magazine I uncover the architectural history of the famous #ScarboroughSpa
In this month's issue of Who Do You Think You Are? magazine, I discuss the origins of the #victorian #drinkingfountain movement. It's a great story of social change and built philanthropy
Such a delight to meet old Twitter friends (finally!) and get to know other independent historians. What a great bunch of people! Thank you and see you next time ☺️
Independent Historians Network (UK)@indyhistnetwork.bsky.social · last mo.Today is the day! 🎺🥁 It's our first ever meet-up this evening in central London and we are really looking forward to meeting the thirty-plus independent historians who are coming along! If you want to join in the fun too, drop us a DM and I can send details.
Some snaps from my trip to #saltdean and #brighton last week for @seasidenetwork.bsky.social Symposium #nationalseasideday
Wahoo! Time to vote in the #bucketandspade list awards people! I'm torn between the wondrous #shellgrotto at #Margate and the tasty treats of the #harbourbar #scarborough!
Seaside Heritage Network@seasidenetwork.bsky.social · last mo.Happy #nationalseasideday! Today we launch our 4th annual #bucketandspade list awards. You can vote for your favourite seaside attraction from our list of top ten nominations - #tinsidelido #shellgrotto #harbourbar #scarborough and more! See the full list at seasideheritage.org.uk/bucket-spade...
BlueSky still doesn't have enough #seaside content! Help us to change that on #nationalseasideday tomorrow...
Seaside Heritage Network@seasidenetwork.bsky.social · last mo.It's #NationalSeasideDay TOMORROW! Help us celebrate all the good stuff about our #seaside places by using the hashtag and in return we'll share the list of top ten nominees for the 2026 #bucketandspade awards 🌊🏖️😍
On my way to Saltdean Lido for @seasidenetwork.bsky.social symposium. The sea is flat as a pancake 🥞🌊
Happy Centenary #worthingpavilion opened #onthisday 1926! Its architect, Stanley Adshead, claimed it was the 'last word in pavilions' outclassing everything he'd seen in Paris, Rome, Vienna & New York! On 12 July I'm talking about 'Worthing Pavilion and the Art Deco Seaside' wtm.uk/events/worth...
Really excited to share my *new* website with updated content and lots more pictures. Thanks very much to Richard at Sunset Design for embracing my love of colour and building a site that really represents what I do ☺️ www.kathrynferry.co.uk
It's my final seaside anniversaries talk tomorrow at 7pm. I'm looking at the design of #portmeirion compared to other #seaside villages - #clovelly, #thorpeness, #portofino and #peacehaven. Still time to buy your ticket and join me online www.ticketsource.com/kathryn-ferry
It's exactly a month until my talk about #WorthingPavilion and the #artdeco #seaside. I'm joining in the celebrations for the theatre's centenary, now one of only 5 #pier theatres in the country still in use. Tickets available from wtm.uk/events/worth...
Kathryn, Lucy & I are delighted that @karenaverby.bsky.social is joining the team behind IHN! Between us we have loads of ideas about what this network can do and achieve for independent historians out there. Sign up to our newsletter, follow us or join us for drinks on 1st July! (DM for details)
Thanks to our friends @heritagenetwork.bsky.social delegates attending the #valuingseasideheritage symposium can enjoy some complementary chips...on the beach! We'll be heading down to the sea with co-hosts @hbap1924.bsky.social after the talks are finished. Join us hbap.org.uk/valuing-seas...
Just making final edits to my new website. Can't wait to share it with everyone...
What makes Portmeirion unique? I'll be exploring that question in my online talk on 17th June. The vision of its founder, Clough Williams-Ellis, was a determining factor. His use of colour, architectural salvage and carefully contrived views all make it stand out www.ticketsource.com/kathryn-ferry
one of our co-founders has been on the comedy circuit with Alex Horne and Harry Hill. It also turns out she has a soft spot for a pebbly beach. Ouch.
Dr Kathryn Ferry@seasideferry.bsky.social · 2mo agoI appeared as a 'Theme of the Week' expert on the #HarryHillShow and the episode is out now! It is all wonderfully bonkers and there is a lot of ham but I loved chatting to Harry and Alex Horne about the #britishseaside and its heritage. Watch it here www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDnk...
I appeared as a 'Theme of the Week' expert on the #HarryHillShow and the episode is out now! It is all wonderfully bonkers and there is a lot of ham but I loved chatting to Harry and Alex Horne about the #britishseaside and its heritage. Watch it here www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDnk...
Looking forward to my online talk for @c20cymru.bsky.social this week. There is very little written about the Welsh seaside but it would make a great book if there are any publishers out there who fancy the idea! I'll be focusing on architecture like this... secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
