Chris Baker
@chrisbakeroakham.bsky.social
Retired academic. Interests in railways (aerodynamics, air quality ); wind engineering, climate resilience, transport. Black Country history
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A video of the presentation given by Chris Baker at the Black Country History Day on November 8th entitled "Agenoria, Aristocrats and Iron Masters – Railway Beginnings in the western Black Country 1820 to 1860 " is now available on the Society YouTube site youtu.be/mcyE57Dqdbw
Agenoria, Aristocrats and Iron Masters; Railway Beginnings in the western Black Country 1820 to 1860
A talk given at "After Agenoria; Aspects of the Railway Revolution in the Black Country, Black Country Living Museum, 8th November 2025". This talk considers the early development of the rail system…
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November 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A video of the presentation given by Chris Baker at the Black Country History Day on November 8th entitled "Agenoria, Aristocrats and Iron Masters – Railway Beginnings in the western Black Country 1820 to 1860 " is now available on the Society YouTube site youtu.be/mcyE57Dqdbw
The All Saints Lecture, Saturday November 15th at 3.00pm in All Saints Church, Oakham. Bijan Omrani will talk about his new book"God is an Englishman - christianity and the creation of England. More details at oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
November 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The All Saints Lecture, Saturday November 15th at 3.00pm in All Saints Church, Oakham. Bijan Omrani will talk about his new book"God is an Englishman - christianity and the creation of England. More details at oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
The All Saints Lecture, Saturday November 15th at 3.00pm in All Saints Church, Oakham. Bijan Omrani will talk about his new book"God is an Englishman - christianity and the creation of England. More details at oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
November 1, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The All Saints Lecture, Saturday November 15th at 3.00pm in All Saints Church, Oakham. Bijan Omrani will talk about his new book"God is an Englishman - christianity and the creation of England. More details at oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
You are very welcome to join us at All Saints Oakham for our All Souls service on Monday November 3rd at 12.00, to light a candle in memory of loved ones. See the church web site for location and further details oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
October 31, 2025 at 10:19 AM
You are very welcome to join us at All Saints Oakham for our All Souls service on Monday November 3rd at 12.00, to light a candle in memory of loved ones. See the church web site for location and further details oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
Do join us at All Saints Oakham for our Patronal Service on Sunday November 2nd. See the church web site for location and further details oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
October 30, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Do join us at All Saints Oakham for our Patronal Service on Sunday November 2nd. See the church web site for location and further details oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
A guided tour around all Saints church in Oakham - Saturday November 1st, 10.00 for 10.30. No booking required - just turn up. See the church web site for location and further details oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
October 29, 2025 at 6:02 AM
A guided tour around all Saints church in Oakham - Saturday November 1st, 10.00 for 10.30. No booking required - just turn up. See the church web site for location and further details oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
You are very welcome to join us at All Saints Oakham for our All Souls service on Monday November 3rd at 12.00, to light a candle in memory of loved ones. See the church web site for location and further details oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
October 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
You are very welcome to join us at All Saints Oakham for our All Souls service on Monday November 3rd at 12.00, to light a candle in memory of loved ones. See the church web site for location and further details oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
Do join us at All Saints Oakham for our Patronal Service on Sunday November 2nd. See the church web site for location and further details oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
October 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Do join us at All Saints Oakham for our Patronal Service on Sunday November 2nd. See the church web site for location and further details oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
A ghost sign of sorts - seen from Platform 1 of Leicester station
October 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM
A ghost sign of sorts - seen from Platform 1 of Leicester station
Mickey and Minnie Mouse in alcoves at Settle station. Explanation at www.facebook.com/FriendsSettl...
October 24, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Mickey and Minnie Mouse in alcoves at Settle station. Explanation at www.facebook.com/FriendsSettl...
Ribblehead Viaduct
October 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Ribblehead Viaduct
A guided tour around all Saints church in Oakham - Saturday November 1st, 10.00 for 10.30. No booking required - just turn up. See the church web site for location and further details oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
October 23, 2025 at 8:05 AM
A guided tour around all Saints church in Oakham - Saturday November 1st, 10.00 for 10.30. No booking required - just turn up. See the church web site for location and further details oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
Knaresborough viaduct
October 22, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Knaresborough viaduct
Settle station. Classic Midland Railway
October 22, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Settle station. Classic Midland Railway
The All Saints Lecture, Saturday November 15th at 3.00pm in All Saints Church, Oakham. Bijan Omrani will talk about his new book"God is an Englishman - christianity and the creation of England. More details at oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
October 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The All Saints Lecture, Saturday November 15th at 3.00pm in All Saints Church, Oakham. Bijan Omrani will talk about his new book"God is an Englishman - christianity and the creation of England. More details at oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
A guided tour around all Saints church in Oakham - Saturday November 1st, 10.00 for 10.30. No booking required - just turn up. See the church web site for location and further details oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
October 16, 2025 at 7:14 AM
A guided tour around all Saints church in Oakham - Saturday November 1st, 10.00 for 10.30. No booking required - just turn up. See the church web site for location and further details oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
The Galton Bridge (taken through a hole in the fence on Smethwick Galton Bridge station)
October 13, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The Galton Bridge (taken through a hole in the fence on Smethwick Galton Bridge station)
Some pictures of an impressive exhibition of village history by the Langham Village History Group in Langham Church.
October 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Some pictures of an impressive exhibition of village history by the Langham Village History Group in Langham Church.
One of three posts that contains material from the recent events to celebrate the work of J L Petit held in Oakham. “An exhibition of Petit’s East Midlands paintings” profchrisbaker.com/2025/10/05/a...
October 6, 2025 at 4:17 AM
One of three posts that contains material from the recent events to celebrate the work of J L Petit held in Oakham. “An exhibition of Petit’s East Midlands paintings” profchrisbaker.com/2025/10/05/a...
One of three posts that contains material from the recent events to celebrate the work of J L Petit held in Oakham.. “A Choral Evensong” profchrisbaker.com/2025/10/05/a...
October 6, 2025 at 4:17 AM
One of three posts that contains material from the recent events to celebrate the work of J L Petit held in Oakham.. “A Choral Evensong” profchrisbaker.com/2025/10/05/a...
One of three posts that contains material from the recent events to celebrate the work of J L Petit held in Oakham.. “John Louis Petit - then and now” - a comparison of his paintings with modern views profchrisbaker.com/2025/10/05/j...
October 6, 2025 at 4:17 AM
One of three posts that contains material from the recent events to celebrate the work of J L Petit held in Oakham.. “John Louis Petit - then and now” - a comparison of his paintings with modern views profchrisbaker.com/2025/10/05/j...
Harvest Festival at All Saints Oakham. Sunday October 12th at 10.30. A service for all the family – come along with your children, grandchildren, parents or grandparents and bring your Harvest Gifts for the Rutland Foodbank. oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
October 4, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Harvest Festival at All Saints Oakham. Sunday October 12th at 10.30. A service for all the family – come along with your children, grandchildren, parents or grandparents and bring your Harvest Gifts for the Rutland Foodbank. oakhamteam.org.uk/oakham-and-l...
Coat of arms for George III at Egleton Church near Oakham - recebtly cleaned and conserved. From Egleton church Facebook Page
October 2, 2025 at 4:27 AM
Coat of arms for George III at Egleton Church near Oakham - recebtly cleaned and conserved. From Egleton church Facebook Page
In association with the exhibition of John Louis Petit's paintings at the Rutland County Museum that runs until October 4th, a Choral Evensong will be held at All Saints Oakham at 6.00pm, 5/10 to celebrate and reflect on Petit’s role as a clergyman and theologian. profchrisbaker.com/john-louis-p...
September 27, 2025 at 8:36 AM
In association with the exhibition of John Louis Petit's paintings at the Rutland County Museum that runs until October 4th, a Choral Evensong will be held at All Saints Oakham at 6.00pm, 5/10 to celebrate and reflect on Petit’s role as a clergyman and theologian. profchrisbaker.com/john-louis-p...