@byjacklynn: It’s always hard being open, honest, and vulnerable on social media, which, for all its positivity, can sometimes be a challenging space. But this is something I want to speak about more and help make a tangible difference where I can. I hope this post reaches the people and organisations who can collaborate with me to make history and heritage sites feel welcoming and safe for everyone, and to create initiatives that genuinely increase access and representation. Further reading: Historic England – Inclusion, Diversity & Equality (HistoricEngland.org.uk) Historic England – Heritage Participation Report 2019/20 l Academic research on cultural participation & social context (search “leisure participation race cultural studies”) #historytok #britishhistory

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tis.i.sana
Sana :
I get called a coconut 😭 brown on the outside but white on the inside because I don’t act like a typical south asian girl 😫
2026-02-03 12:45:32
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mrsphillips1012
Jacqueline P :
Look how beautiful! You definitely belong. Thanks for showing us your journey.
2026-02-03 05:18:22
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cathryn_wadland
catwadland :
And followed 😘 as a middle aged white woman I never realised black or Asian people faced this. I guess that’s white privilege right there 😒 I love history and it should be for everyone no matter their colour or background. And of course, a white person would not receive the same treatment if they were interested in non European culture. Kind of pisses me off …
2026-02-03 09:48:21
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xgothicism
Rain 🥀🍉 :
i’m a black woman and i’m moving to europe this year to pursue my masters in museum education. we belong here!!
2026-02-02 20:10:04
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kyletrent741
ScareCrow :
History belongs to all of us, and more of us should show it the appreciation that you do. In case no one has ever done so, welcome and be welcome for the rest of your days. We are too interesting as people to gatekeep the past.
2026-02-02 18:00:10
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ohmycardrips
Ohmycard :
How can I be a victim today
2026-02-04 08:31:29
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louisewarren3
Louise Warren :
I’m white, and I wish black people would take up more of the spaces that are predominantly white, because it would be good for everyone! No one should feel, or be, boxed in by their skin colour, ethnicity, culture, religion; all of these things should give us freedom to be ourselves. I’m sorry you don’t feel you belong, if it was up to me, no one would ever have to feel, or be subjected to, that. You absolutely do belong wherever you want to be, other people just need to get used to it if they have certain feelings about it. Be who you are, be proud of who you are, and scr3w anyone who tries to make you feel any other way. ☺️
2026-02-03 14:13:13
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bel_artist
@B_Bell_Artist :
This is why I love ‘Bridgerton’ because it seamlessly represents modern UK. No questions asked. Everyone has a right to enjoy and be part of our heritage.
2026-02-03 14:18:28
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commitarsin
CommitArSin :
Every time you go out you’re showing up for younger you and for those who have felt that way and it’s beautiful imo. A lot of us have felt too “this or that” for certain places and here you are just doing it, those thoughts may come back here and there but you’re living a beautiful life and I love every time you pop up on my following page because you really look so at peace getting to see these historic sites and share them with all of us 🖤
2026-02-02 16:59:43
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byjacklynn
History by Jacklynn :
Just a quick note to say thank you for all the lovely comments! This post on Instagram has over 2,600+ comments, so as you can imagine it gets a little fatiguing replying to all, but I do read them 🥰
2026-02-20 14:28:32
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adq.444
ִֶָ✩ ✧ ✩ :
your mother didnt scream you into this world to be silenced and pushed into a box. take up as MUCH space and make as much noise as you can. you deserve it girl 💝
2026-02-03 14:42:18
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bored__rin
𝕽𝖎𝖓 :
As an Asian girl born French who’s really into LARP and medieval history, that post hit deeeeep. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us, it means so much 🫶
2026-02-03 15:51:30
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gundog89
GunDog :
This black/white space thing needs to stop. I'm sorry if you ever were made to feel uncomfortable or unwanted...happy to see it didn't stop you, doing YOU 🥰
2026-02-03 11:06:36
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nickevans727
Nick Evans :
I would absolutely welcome seeing more black and brown people in these places. History doesn't belong to anyone.
2026-02-03 00:31:17
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jesa.06
Jes :
beautifully written💗
2026-02-02 16:59:12
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sazfunkenstein
Saz Kaz ❤️🇵🇸🍉 :
Thank you for sharing your experience. As a white person who loves history and nature, this isn’t something I had considered. I want everyone to feel safe and welcome in all spaces so we can share them together.
2026-02-28 22:42:20
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aroseinabook
Alicia Rose :
I love your content. Never stop exploring and enjoying what you love. 💖
2026-02-02 18:13:28
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niaraalexis_
Niara Alexis • Chicago creator :
Not Oreo done made it across the oceans 😩 I feel you on this one 🤎
2026-02-02 18:00:53
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katieabrown97
Katie Brown :
This broke my heart, I am a huge advocate for people experiencing the beauty of history and it’s welcome to everyone. I hope you have so many more adventures❤️
2026-02-03 17:49:40
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alex_winnie_
Alex_Winnie_ :
Keep visiting these special places
2026-02-02 19:52:05
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zoinkmcgee
Zoink :
As an Asian woman almost in her 40s I just want to say that I appreciate and love what you do. One of the reasons why I follow you is because you are such an amazing story teller and you visit places I’ve always wanted to visit but never had the chance to go. I always look forward to your content and hope to attend one of your events one day 🥹
2026-02-02 17:03:18
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carlabump
Carla 🇬🇧 :
I love how many more people of different ethnicities are starting to get out into the countryside. There was a lack of representation in the media but now there are far more mixed groups coming up to the lakes to enjoy the area.
2026-02-03 11:01:53
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michaelblack138
michaelblack138 :
Is it not just that there are more “white people” in the population as a whole?
2026-02-03 15:22:05
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lorisartinbritt
Lori Sartin Britt :
Kudos to you! Much respect.
2026-02-02 17:55:06
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flippynaps
Flippynaps :
These spaces belong to all of us! I relate to this as a mixed race person whose (white) family is really into hiking and national parks trust properties and history. So much staring when I was a child ☠️Small me would be sooo gassed to see someone that looked like you or me in these spaces.
2026-02-03 09:46:24
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