Packed with Potential

The 2026 #AnneListerSummit recordings are here! Missed a session or want to rewatch a favorite? Find videos, slides, chat transcripts, and links all in one place: www.annelisterresearchsummit.org/2026/recordi...

Waiting on #AnneListerSummit recordings? Browse the Summit Store! New items requested this year include crypthand hoodies, joggeres, cozy knits, and more.

💛 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the #AnneListerSummit, from our presenters, facilitators, volunteers, and Listerians around the world! Recordings are on their way, so stay tuned.

📣 Tomorrow! The #AnneListerSummit begins Oct. 10 at 3pm BST / 10am EDT. Bring your tea and your questions, and join us. Last call, it's FREE: www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

The Anne Lister Research Summit is this Saturday & Sunday! Drop in for one session or settle in for the whole weekend. 🎟️ Virtual & free: www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

eventbrite.comAnne Lister Research Summit 2026An online conference for Anne Lister enthusiasts.

This weekend: Secrets & scandal, Anne Lister and Ann Walker on the page & screen, music, anatomy, geology, community, and a little mischief... 🎟️ Virtual & free to attend: www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

Anne Lister could have simply studied book to learn about anatomy, but of course for Anne, that wasn't enough. So she took the scalpel into her own hands. Join Susanne Piotrowski to learn more about her secret dissection lessons in Paris. www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

Caves, mines, and rocky depths... Join Stephanie Sobczak to trace Anne Lister's underground visits through the journals, and find out which sites you can still explore today. www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

Anne Lister coded her relationships, raw opinions, and local gossip in a cypher she called her 'crypthand.' But that wasn't the only code she had. Join #AnneListerCodeBreaker Marlene Oliveira to learn more about how it was built (and later cracked). #AnneListerSummit

eventbrite.comAnne Lister Research Summit 2026An online conference for Anne Lister enthusiasts.

Ever wanted to write like Anne Lister? Well, sort of... In Lister Mad Libs, we'll split into teams and fill in the blanks of a mock Anne Lister diary entry using only word-type prompts for some friendly (and ver. silly) competition. www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

eventbrite.comAnne Lister Research Summit 2026An online conference for Anne Lister enthusiasts.

23 Sept

Go behind the scenes of "Langton," a forthcoming gothic film about Anne Lister backed by Screen Australia, with screenwriter Jennifer van Gessel. Bring your questions for a live Q&A, facilitated by Sarah Wingrove.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-lister-research-summit-2026-tickets-1994505243875

22 Sept

On this day in 1840, Anne Lister died at Koutais, in Georgia, aged 49. For today's anniversary we've made her a Victorian mourning card with the maxim she loved best, borrowed from Edward Young's Night-Thoughts: "For human weal, Heaven husbands all events."

eventbrite.comAnne Lister Research Summit 2026An online conference for Anne Lister enthusiasts.

21 Sept

Miss Threlfall swindled Anne Lister's friend Miss Pickford out of thousands to fund her West Indies plantations, and violated the 1807 abolition act to do it. Join Anna Clark on what this case reveals about slavery in Lister's world. www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

eventbrite.comAnne Lister Research Summit 2026An online conference for Anne Lister enthusiasts.

18 Sept

For Anne Lister, travel was paramount. For today's 'Lister Sisters,' travelling in her footsteps is just as significant. Join @sazwingrove.bsky.social to explore queer pilgrimage across time, from Lister to us. www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

eventbrite.comAnne Lister Research Summit 2026An online conference for Anne Lister enthusiasts.

16 Sept

Three new books on Anne Lister & Ann Walker, one roundtable! Hear from "Searching for Ann Walker," "Going to Italy," and "Anne Lister of Shibden Hall" on the research, the choices, and what's inside, facilitated by Janneke van der Weijden. www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

14 Sept

Two of Anne Lister's bound volumes of printed music sit behind glass at Shibden Hall. Join Rachel Cowgill & Jeanice Brooks as new research into their structure and contents reveals Anne as collector, musician, and appraiser of talent. www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

10 Sept

Registration is open for the #AnneListerSummit, returning Oct. 10 & 11! This year: cracking Anne's secret codes, a Paris dissection, adventures underground, updates on new books, films, and more! 🎟️ Virtual and FREE to attend 👇 www.eventbrite.com/e/anne-liste...

1 Aug

#AnneLister was, as Muriel Green noted, a spirited #Yorkshire woman. She delighted in being imagined as "a Yorkshire roadmaker" in a letter from Sibbella Maclean, and would proudly defend her "Yorkshire blood" whenever talk turned to identities and customs.

1 Aug

Across her many travels, home was never far from her thoughts — and more specifically, no cathedral in Europe was safe from comparison with her beloved York Minster. Happy #YorkshireDay from all of us at Packed with Potential. 🤍🌹

29 July

Our friends at Lightcliffe Churchyard are reopening their newly restored tower this weekend! Join them to learn about the restoration work, explore the grounds, and take a look at the monuments dedicated to the #AnnWalker relatives that are housed there. Don't miss out!

14 July

Two hundred years before Yelp, Anne Lister was already keeping the receipts! Visit our Travel Tips & Reviews page to see how your holiday spots measured up in Anne's opinion. www.packedwithpotential.org/projects/ann...

26 June

Anne Lister never met a bridge she couldn't measure — usually in paces, occasionally in umbrellas, and always with an opinion. Planning a trip this summer? Check out Anne Lister's Travel Tips & Reviews to see what she made of the places on your itinerary! www.packedwithpotential.org/projects/ann...

@moliveiradev.bsky.social

11 May

Today marks the anniversary of the death of Isabella 'Tib' Norcliffe, one of the most vivid and enduring figures in Anne Lister's journals. Learn more about her family, relationship with #AnneLister (aka her ‘darling Pevvy’), and more in this new profile! www.packedwithpotential.org/profiles/isa...

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Marlene

1 May

My friend Gill and I had a nice chat about all things #19thc funerals and Listers (incl. #AnneLister). Check it out! #research #localhistory #oneplace open.spotify.com/episode/7H4w...

open.spotify.com19th Century Funerals, With the Help of the Listers of Shibden Hall

annelisterresearchsummit.orgAnne Lister Research Summit - Call for ParticipationAre you a passionate Anne Lister researcher or enthusiast? Do you want to connect with others who share your interest in uncovering and understanding the lives of Anne Lister and her circle? Then we i...

1 May

📣 Last call! The CFP for the 2026 Summit will close at midnight ET! www.annelisterresearchsummit.org/call-for-par...

Friends of Friendless Churches

6 Apr

A little reminder for London friends, and any travellers passing through 💌 You’ve got until 12 April to see the wills of Anne Lister & Ann Walker displayed side by side in the Love Letters exhibition at @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy!

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@friendlesschurches.bsky.social

3 Apr

In celebration of the 235th Anniversary of Anne Lister’s birth, we are sharing this short clip about the connection between Ann Walker and Old St Matthew’s, Lightcliffe. Ann Walker was the partner of Anne Lister of Shibden Hall.

3 Apr

🎂 Happy birthday to the one and only #AnneLister! 235 years later, and she's still making headlines...

30 Mar

On this day in 1834, Anne Lister and Ann Walker took the sacrament at Holy Trinity Goodramgate in York to seal their union, in what is often described as the first lesbian marriage in Britain.

@womenshistnet.bsky.social

18 Mar

Got a research question, project, or perspective to share? Send it our way! The #CFP for the 2026 #AnneListerSummit is open now through May 1st!

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Women's History Network

26 Feb

🌈 Celebrate @lgbthm.bsky.social by exploring the collaborative research on Anne Lister. Discover how the Lister community is uncovering new stories and perspectives. womenshistorynetwork.org/rediscoverin... #LGBTQHistoryMonth #AnneLister #GenderHist

13 Mar

Looking for exciting activities in the upcoming weeks? Check out our community calendar to discover all the #AnneLister and other cool events taking place soon! From walks, talks, and workshops, the list varied! www.packedwithpotential.org/resources/co... #localhistory #history #research #events

9 Mar

Check out new details relating to the funeral of Sam Lister, #AnneLister’s beloved sibling whose death ultimately led to her inheriting Shibden Hall, in this revised profile by Lynn Shouls (lynnshls.bsky.social) 👇 www.packedwithpotential.org/profiles/sam... #history #oneplace #militaryhistory

It’s #WorldBookDay, so what better time to revisit #AnneLister’s greatest passion: reading! 💛📚

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packedwithpotential.orgPACKED WITH POTENTIAL - 📚 Books about Anne ListerLívia Labate, Marlene Oliveira, Steph Gallaway Published on 28 December 2019 · Last updated on 7 January, 2026

You know what else we like tracking? Books about #AnneLister, #AnnWalker, and their contemporaries. 🙌 You can find a list of those in our Book Concierge. There's a book for everyone, and even some really obscure gems fit for an #AnneLister #booknerd! www.packedwithpotential.org/resources/bo...

packedwithpotential.orgPACKED WITH POTENTIAL - Get InvolvedHow to Contribute At Packed with Potential (PwP), “editorial” doesn’t mean gatekeeping – it means collaboration, clarity, and support. Whether you’re an experienced researcher, a curious reader or tr...

Would you like to contribute to any of these projects, too? Get in touch! www.packedwithpotential.org/about/get-in...

It’s #WorldBookDay, so what better time to revisit #AnneLister’s greatest passion: reading! 💛📚

packedwithpotential.orgPACKED WITH POTENTIAL - Anne Lister's BookshelfLívia Labate, Marlene Oliveira, Steph Gallaway Published on 24 October, 2019 · Last updated on 15 November, 2024

Anne was a voracious reader, so we have been tracking her reading habits since, well, the start of our project. So far, we have tracked 908 entries in our Anne Lister Bookshelf project! Definitely not rookie numbers! 🦾 www.packedwithpotential.org/projects/ann...

packedwithpotential.orgPACKED WITH POTENTIAL - Anne Lister's LibraryMarlene Oliveira Published on 12 November, 2024

However, even though her library was fairly large when she was alive, we have only managed to track five of Anne’s books! 🤓 These survive in libraries and museums across the UK and Europe. www.packedwithpotential.org/projects/ann...

holdsworthhouse.wearegifted.co.ukMurder & Runaway Matrimony: Anne Lister's Family SecretsRenowned local historian David Glover returns to Holdsworth House on the evening of Tuesday 31 March 2026. His brand new talk will reveal more secrets held by the Lister family of Shibden Hall – speci...

3 Mar

If you're attending the #AnneLister Festival or are just in town with time to spare, check these out:

Marlene@moliveiradev.bsky.social

In case you're around Halifax later this month and at the start of April, my friend David has a couple of cool #localhistory events. #history #oneplace Murder & Runaway Matrimony: Anne Lister's Family Secrets (31 March): holdsworthhouse.wearegifted.co.uk/holdsworth-h...

21 Feb

18 Feb

🎉 Announcing the 2026 Anne Lister Research Summit dates: Oct. 10 & 11 CFP is now open! If you’ve got something to share (research findings, a work-in-progress, a skill to teach) send it our way 👇 www.annelisterresearchsummit.org/2026

14 Feb

💔 Introducing Anne Lister’s Broken Hearts Club, for anyone spending Valentine’s Day thinking “it’s complicated”… See more at www.packedwithpotential.org/community/an...

11 Feb

💌 We’re sharing a few #AnneListersValentines because love, history, and bad puns are better when shared. See more: www.packedwithpotential.org/community/an...

10 Feb

#AnneLister and #AnnWalker celebrated their anniversary each year on February 10, often with the recurring tradition of plum pudding and wine. These journal excerpts from 1835 to 1840 offer us a glimpse into their ritual, which had a remarkable way of softening tensions and stirring connection.

10 Feb

Was it the plum pudding itself, or simply the intentional gesture? To find out, try your hand at a period-appropriate treat to commemorate the day with Maria Rundell’s 1814 recipe 👇

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@sazwingrove.bsky.social

4 Feb

If you get the opportunity to go see #LoveLetters at @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy take it take it take it! The diversity of relationships represented in this exhibition is phenomenal and there really is something for everyone.

Packed with Potential @packedwith.bsky.social

🖋️📜 Some #LoveLetters are written in longing. Some are written in law. We had the chance to preview @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy's new exhibition, free through April 12. Among many incredible items on display... Anne Lister & Ann Walker’s wills! (📹: @sazwingrove.bsky.social)

24 Jan

24 Jan

To learn more about how the two shaped legal protections for each other in the 1800s, read @moliveiradev.bsky.social's piece on the wills: www.packedwithpotential.org/stories-arti...

25 Dec 2025

Wishing you all a holiday season full of joy, warmth, and adventures! We look forward to seeing you in the new year! May it be kinder to everyone and full of new opportunities for learning and connection! Or, as #AnneLister put it: "Merry Xmas and a happy new year!" from all of us to all of you! 💛