Public historian, voice artist. Likes Robert Donat, cats, music, poetry. Daft, bit deaf. She/her.
Cambridge, UK
Joined October 2009
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Tens of thousands of cornflowers in a field in Wicken. Research shows that the sight of them will help you recover from sources of stress more quickly & boost dopamine release in your brain, lifting your mood…in case you need it just now:
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So I went to see Spike Milligan's gravestone recently, to see for myself the "I told you I was ill" epitaph.
Bright sunny day, slightly faded inscription, couldn't see it. Walked away somewhat disgruntled, another bloody urban myth I thought.
5 minutes later had a thought, had to walk back again, fool, there it was "Dúirt mé leat go mé breoite," which of course is Irish for "I told you I was ill. Who knew.
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I really love this autochrome portrait of two Afghan men, photographed by Stéphane Passet in Peshawar (now in present-day Pakistan), in January 1914. I'm sure they felt a million dollars in their embroidered bling. It is original colour from 111-years-ago, not colourised.
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The citrus zing of 1910: I have cleaned-up this striking autochrome study by Thomas Shields Clarke, taken at his home Fernbrook in Lenox, Massachusetts, 115 years ago. It is original colour, not colourised.
Fantastic event! Thank you for inviting @HistoryNeedsYou and me!
THANK YOU!
To Everyone who joined us at Saturday’s Middleport Pottery Canal Festival – Celebrating Stoke 100
WOW WHAT A DAY!
It was fantastic seeing so many people enjoying the day despite the odd rain shower. We had short trips on National Historic Ships UK 2025 Flagship Dane, food & festivities, traditional fairground games, market stalls, music and everyone’s favourite Koogee Boogie the Draught Horse.
THANKS TO: Our Fabulous Volunteers, Staff & Tenants as well as Elizabeth's Group -Suffragettes, A Passion For Learning, Chase's Sweet Shop, Aromas at No 4, Tropic Skincare Canal & River Trust , Creative Faces Facepainting, Historyneedsyou, Traditional Fairground Co, Trax Radio Uk, Darren Mousdell Crystals, Viking Pizza, S M Toy Mania, Mscape Escape Rooms, Luosko German Shepherd Dog Rescue, Eyes Cats Charity, Btian’s Woodturning, Greyhound Gap and The Holm Oak Trading Co.
Special thanks to Steelite International for the use of your car park
#canal #canalfestival #stokeontrent #middleport #middleportpottery #staffordshire #nationalhistoricships#stoke100
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Goodnight from Beth Brooks, collecting bog moss by full moon to staunch the wounds Marlow’s annual folk football game alwaysbrings. Goodnight from Kristen Salter, wondering what the Drowned Dead count to send them to sleep in absence of submerged sheep. Goodnight from Hookland.
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Peonies from Columbia Road Market and jasmine from the garden this morning.
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He died unknown, uncelebrated.
Now he’s recognized as one of the most innovative and daring poets in all of English literature.
On this day in 1889, Gerard Manley Hopkins died at 44.
Here are five of his poems you *must* know:
5. Pied Beauty
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No scones for Anne Boleyn on July 29th 1533. Just plain clotted cream and sugar! Feels like nutella without the toast 😉
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Taken exactly 97 years ago this month - in June 1928 - this beautiful autochrome study of a German garden in Baden is a wondrous riot of colour. I just love the 'twenties outfit with cloche hat and aqua marine scarf! It is all original colour, not colourised. 😍
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"Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.”
Nature is wonderful for your wellbeing 🥰
Ely, Cambridgeshire
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”Cows & Ely Cathedral ” ~ A lovely after dinner walk through Ely Country Park in Cambridgeshire ☺️
Looking forward to the warmer weather coming next week 🌤️ #Sunset #LovElyCathedral #Cows
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There ain’t nothing like a Dame! Wxx
Today we pay tribute to our charity’s remarkable Co-Founder Dame Virginia McKenna, on her 94th birthday. Please join us in saying, Happy Birthday Virginia!
Virginia, we salute you! You inspire us every day. Thanks for all you do to champion wild animals in need ❤️
ALT Virginia McKenna seated on a wicker chair in a cozy room filled with personal items, including photographs and artwork. The person is wearing a patterned red and black shawl and a scarf, and exhibits a calm expression. Behind them, to the right, a framed piece prominently features a lion.
ALT Virginia McKenna lying next to a young lion in the grass, both looking calmly into the distance.
ALT A lion emerges from a red enclosure at Big Cat Rescue, observed by Virginia McKenna standing nearby.
ALT Virginia McKenna smiling and holding her Damehood award.
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Take a trip back in time, Tour #Scotland rare travel video Blog of Sea Queen day at the harbour in Cellardyke by Anstruther, East Neuk of Fife. This is where I was raised in Scotland. Sea Queen Day was a common fishing tradition of #Scottish coastal villages tour-scotland-photographs.bl…
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Goodnight from Flo Haskins, taking shelter in her neighbour’s house after another poltergeist tantrum that’s gone too far. Goodnight from Tuesday Cole, climbing up the Red Horse hill figure to sleep upon its ochre clay belly in hope of surefooted dreams. Goodnight from Hookland.