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I live in Hexham in the North East of England, close to Hadrian’s Wall. Mostly interested in history but also nature, philosophy and art. #history #hadrianswall #northumberland
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At Cragside, the Victorian country house in Northumberland, the dining room features a notable inglenook fireplace adorned with stained glass windows designed by William Morris. The windows depict the four seasons, showing the Arts and Crafts movement’s emphasis on craftsmanship and natural themes

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Evening light through the stained glass at Sagrada Família, Barcelona. #church #stainedglass #barcelona 📷 my own

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Pen and ink sketch of Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland. Hoping to improve my skills with more practice! 🤣 #art #northumberland #castle

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Hexham Old Gaol, built in 1330–1333, is one of England's oldest purpose-built prisons. Located in Hexham, Northumberland, it was constructed to detain criminals and Scottish raiders during the turbulent Anglo-Scottish conflicts.

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Derwentcote Steel Furnace, near Consett, County Durham, is Britain’s oldest surviving steel-making furnace, built in the 18th century. It was used for cementation steel production, a key process in early steelmaking. 📷 my own. #history #countydurham #industrialheritage

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Hexham Abbey, founded in 674 AD by St. Wilfrid, is a historic church in Northumberland. It features a Saxon crypt, medieval stonework, and stunning stained glass. Once a priory, it has served as the parish church since the Reformation and remains a local landmark. #hexham #northumberland #church

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We've created a new Starter Pack of #History institutes and research centres in the UK & Ireland bit.ly/3F3Eo2M Please do share. There will be gaps and recommendations are welcome. We hope this pack helps you keep in touch with work by and for historians in the UK & Ireland #Skystorians.

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Not many buses have a Latin motto these days! #hadrianswall #latin #northumberlandnationalpark

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A blue sky moment above Vindolanda. 💙

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St Aidan’s URC in Hexham. Frederick Douglass, renowned orator and abolitionist, himself an ex-slave, is believed to have spoken here in the 1860’s on his second visit to the town. Possibly in the now demolished church hall. #hexham #frederickdouglas #northumberland #history

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Burns’ night baby!

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The 1st century AD tombstone of Flavinus - a standard-bearer in the Candidus troop of the Petriana Cavalry Regiment. Flavinus died at 25, after seven years of military service. The tombstone can be found in Hexham Abbey. 📸 My own. #ReliefWednesday #RomanBritain

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Enchanting Roman wall fresco of a lush garden, rich in plant and bird life. From a reception room at the House of the Golden Bracelet, Pompeii. 1st century BC - 1st century AD 📷 by me #FrescoFriday #Archaeology

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Here are the late Bronze Age ramparts of Chanctonbury Ring in the snow last weekend. It's weathered way over 2000 years of winters but the white stuff is now a much rarer visitor to the hill. #HillfortsWednesday 🏺

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Recently visited Warden Hill Hillfort in Northumberland and thoroughly enjoyed seeing it in snow, which highlighted the contours of the old walls. I asked Chat GPT to draw the fort based on the Historic England description of it. Perhaps not very accurate but fun anyway! #hillfort #northumberland

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Just finished listening to the audio book “How to Think Like Socrates” by Donald Robertson - @donjrobertson.bsky.social . A very readable guide to applying philosophy to our own lives. Fascinating dialogues with Alcibiades. Lots of useful lessons for our current troubled politics. #philosophy

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This is witch hazel (genus Hamamelis), a plant known for its distinctive spidery yellow flowers that bloom in late autumn or winter. It’s often appreciated in gardens for adding color during colder months. Photo taken near Hexham in Northumberland today. #nature #northumberland

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Are there any billionaires out there spreading tolerance and practicing virtue? It’s be nice to hear from them for a change.

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The clawed footprints of a 30-foot-tall predator and the sunken tracks of other dinosaurs were discovered in England, in what paleontologists are calling one of the most significant finds in Britain in nearly three decades.

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