Kevin Wilbraham
@kpw1453.bsky.social
Passionate about archives, archaeology and the medieval past.
A mid-12th century relief of the ‘Adoration of the Kings’. Originally from the Lower Rhine, the relief is now part of the collections at the V&A in London. 📸 My own. #Epiphany
January 6, 2026 at 7:23 AM
A mid-12th century relief of the ‘Adoration of the Kings’. Originally from the Lower Rhine, the relief is now part of the collections at the V&A in London. 📸 My own. #Epiphany
The Copt Hill Barrow - a Neolithic burial mound at Houghton-le-Spring, near Sunderland. The barrow is also known as the Seven Sisters due to the seven trees that stood atop it. 📸 My own. #TombTuesday #Prehistory #Archaeology #Sunderland
January 6, 2026 at 7:21 AM
The Copt Hill Barrow - a Neolithic burial mound at Houghton-le-Spring, near Sunderland. The barrow is also known as the Seven Sisters due to the seven trees that stood atop it. 📸 My own. #TombTuesday #Prehistory #Archaeology #Sunderland
An inscribed floor tile from Roman London, with a sketch depicting a Roman lighthouse. Part of the collections at the British Museum. 📸 My own. #TilesOnTuesday #RomanBritain
January 6, 2026 at 7:19 AM
An inscribed floor tile from Roman London, with a sketch depicting a Roman lighthouse. Part of the collections at the British Museum. 📸 My own. #TilesOnTuesday #RomanBritain
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Blindfolded Fortune and her wheel
BL Harley 4431; Christine de Pizan, Various Works incl 'L'Épître Othéa'; c.1410 CE-c.1414 CE; France, Central (Paris); f.129v
BL Harley 4431; Christine de Pizan, Various Works incl 'L'Épître Othéa'; c.1410 CE-c.1414 CE; France, Central (Paris); f.129v
January 5, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Blindfolded Fortune and her wheel
BL Harley 4431; Christine de Pizan, Various Works incl 'L'Épître Othéa'; c.1410 CE-c.1414 CE; France, Central (Paris); f.129v
BL Harley 4431; Christine de Pizan, Various Works incl 'L'Épître Othéa'; c.1410 CE-c.1414 CE; France, Central (Paris); f.129v
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A Roman tombstone from the
2nd half of 1st century AD. It records an imperial freedman of the emperor Claudius (r. AD 41–54), Saturninus. He was an official collecting inheritance taxes in Achaea (Greece). Set up by his wife Flavia Saturnina. Now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. #EpigraphyTuesday
2nd half of 1st century AD. It records an imperial freedman of the emperor Claudius (r. AD 41–54), Saturninus. He was an official collecting inheritance taxes in Achaea (Greece). Set up by his wife Flavia Saturnina. Now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. #EpigraphyTuesday
January 6, 2026 at 6:39 AM
A Roman tombstone from the
2nd half of 1st century AD. It records an imperial freedman of the emperor Claudius (r. AD 41–54), Saturninus. He was an official collecting inheritance taxes in Achaea (Greece). Set up by his wife Flavia Saturnina. Now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. #EpigraphyTuesday
2nd half of 1st century AD. It records an imperial freedman of the emperor Claudius (r. AD 41–54), Saturninus. He was an official collecting inheritance taxes in Achaea (Greece). Set up by his wife Flavia Saturnina. Now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. #EpigraphyTuesday
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The Sphinx and the Pyramids of #Giza, photographed by Maxime du Camp in 1849. The chest area of the Sphinx had only recently been uncovered, previously the statue was covered with sand up to the shoulders.
January 5, 2026 at 7:47 AM
The Sphinx and the Pyramids of #Giza, photographed by Maxime du Camp in 1849. The chest area of the Sphinx had only recently been uncovered, previously the statue was covered with sand up to the shoulders.
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Early depiction of work-based shenanigans.
#MosaicMonday
Huqoq Synagogue, Israel.
blog.lostartpress.com/2024/04/07/r...
#MosaicMonday
Huqoq Synagogue, Israel.
blog.lostartpress.com/2024/04/07/r...
January 5, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Early depiction of work-based shenanigans.
#MosaicMonday
Huqoq Synagogue, Israel.
blog.lostartpress.com/2024/04/07/r...
#MosaicMonday
Huqoq Synagogue, Israel.
blog.lostartpress.com/2024/04/07/r...
A distant view of Norwich Cathedral from Norwich Castle. Work on the cathedral began in the late 11th century by Bishop Herbert de Losinga. 📸 My own. #MedievalMonday #NorwichCastle
January 5, 2026 at 7:27 AM
A distant view of Norwich Cathedral from Norwich Castle. Work on the cathedral began in the late 11th century by Bishop Herbert de Losinga. 📸 My own. #MedievalMonday #NorwichCastle
A label or tag from Roman Chester (Deva) belonging to Julius Candid of the Twentieth Legion. The label was attached to baggage whilst in transit. Now part of the collections at the Grosvenor Museum in Chester. 📸 My own. #RomanBritain #Chester #GrosvenorMuseum
January 5, 2026 at 7:27 AM
A label or tag from Roman Chester (Deva) belonging to Julius Candid of the Twentieth Legion. The label was attached to baggage whilst in transit. Now part of the collections at the Grosvenor Museum in Chester. 📸 My own. #RomanBritain #Chester #GrosvenorMuseum
The Bank of England Mosaic - the 3rd century Romano-British mosaic was found under the Bank of England in the early 19th century. Now part of the collections at the British Museum. 📸 My own. #MosaicMonday #RomanBritain #BritishMuseum
January 5, 2026 at 7:26 AM
The Bank of England Mosaic - the 3rd century Romano-British mosaic was found under the Bank of England in the early 19th century. Now part of the collections at the British Museum. 📸 My own. #MosaicMonday #RomanBritain #BritishMuseum
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I think we all need a timeline cleanse right now….
An adorable #Greek rhyton in the shape of a #cow's head. Vessels such as this one were used in drinking parties. Since they didn't have a base, their contents had to be consumed before the vessel could be put down
Dating ca. 460 BC.
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An adorable #Greek rhyton in the shape of a #cow's head. Vessels such as this one were used in drinking parties. Since they didn't have a base, their contents had to be consumed before the vessel could be put down
Dating ca. 460 BC.
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January 4, 2026 at 8:08 AM
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I’m researching/writing about these stones today … the three stones of Trellech, thrown into the ground during a contest between the Devil and Jack O’Kent. You can almost see them still quivering in the heat of the game! #StandingStoneSunday
January 4, 2026 at 9:18 AM
I’m researching/writing about these stones today … the three stones of Trellech, thrown into the ground during a contest between the Devil and Jack O’Kent. You can almost see them still quivering in the heat of the game! #StandingStoneSunday
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It is January. A Roman mosaic from El Djem in Tunisia. #MosaicMonday
January 5, 2026 at 1:38 AM
It is January. A Roman mosaic from El Djem in Tunisia. #MosaicMonday
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I think that Canterbury Cathedral epitomises Mies Van de Rohe's words: "Architecture is the will of an epoch translated into space." The late 14th-century nave at Canterbury Cathedral 🕍 feels more organic than man-made to me 🌿—an utterly remarkable achievement of medieval craftsmanship ✨
January 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM
I think that Canterbury Cathedral epitomises Mies Van de Rohe's words: "Architecture is the will of an epoch translated into space." The late 14th-century nave at Canterbury Cathedral 🕍 feels more organic than man-made to me 🌿—an utterly remarkable achievement of medieval craftsmanship ✨
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#MedievalMonday & an early start to catch the sun rise over Worcester Cathedral 😳
been meaning to get back to Worcester for years, so really pleased to catch this
been meaning to get back to Worcester for years, so really pleased to catch this
January 5, 2026 at 7:12 AM
#MedievalMonday & an early start to catch the sun rise over Worcester Cathedral 😳
been meaning to get back to Worcester for years, so really pleased to catch this
been meaning to get back to Worcester for years, so really pleased to catch this
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The Long Neolithic persists in the now. Its stones are engines of mystery. Its stone are engines of connection to a past of dead reverence. We become lithic pilgrims. Unable to deny how they speak to our imaginations, our aching need to wonder. – Dr. K. Brophy #StandingStoneSunday
January 4, 2026 at 11:40 AM
The Long Neolithic persists in the now. Its stones are engines of mystery. Its stone are engines of connection to a past of dead reverence. We become lithic pilgrims. Unable to deny how they speak to our imaginations, our aching need to wonder. – Dr. K. Brophy #StandingStoneSunday
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“The canton of the Durotriges of Lendiniae”a building stone from #HadriansWall mentioning the British tribe of the Durotriges based around Dorset inscribed on a reused altar. These Civitas stones survive showing the tribes of Britain contributed to the rebuilding of the wall.
January 4, 2026 at 12:27 PM
“The canton of the Durotriges of Lendiniae”a building stone from #HadriansWall mentioning the British tribe of the Durotriges based around Dorset inscribed on a reused altar. These Civitas stones survive showing the tribes of Britain contributed to the rebuilding of the wall.
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#StandingStoneSunday
The Rudston Monolith at over 25 feet (7.6 m) is the tallest megalith (standing stone) in the United Kingdom. The weight is estimated at 40 tonnes. The monolith is made of gritstone. The monument dates to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age.
#Archaeology
#AncientBlueSky🪨
The Rudston Monolith at over 25 feet (7.6 m) is the tallest megalith (standing stone) in the United Kingdom. The weight is estimated at 40 tonnes. The monolith is made of gritstone. The monument dates to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age.
#Archaeology
#AncientBlueSky🪨
January 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM
#StandingStoneSunday
The Rudston Monolith at over 25 feet (7.6 m) is the tallest megalith (standing stone) in the United Kingdom. The weight is estimated at 40 tonnes. The monolith is made of gritstone. The monument dates to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age.
#Archaeology
#AncientBlueSky🪨
The Rudston Monolith at over 25 feet (7.6 m) is the tallest megalith (standing stone) in the United Kingdom. The weight is estimated at 40 tonnes. The monolith is made of gritstone. The monument dates to the Late Neolithic or Early Bronze Age.
#Archaeology
#AncientBlueSky🪨
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#StoneworkSunday
Random chat w strangers from Tewkesbury visiting @dulwichgallery.bsky.social led to mention of magnificent fan vaulting of Abbey's Beauchamp Chapel, built c 1430 by Isabel Despenser in honour of 1st husband Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Worcester d 1422.
Et voilà.
#SundayStonework
Random chat w strangers from Tewkesbury visiting @dulwichgallery.bsky.social led to mention of magnificent fan vaulting of Abbey's Beauchamp Chapel, built c 1430 by Isabel Despenser in honour of 1st husband Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Worcester d 1422.
Et voilà.
#SundayStonework
January 4, 2026 at 4:15 PM
#StoneworkSunday
Random chat w strangers from Tewkesbury visiting @dulwichgallery.bsky.social led to mention of magnificent fan vaulting of Abbey's Beauchamp Chapel, built c 1430 by Isabel Despenser in honour of 1st husband Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Worcester d 1422.
Et voilà.
#SundayStonework
Random chat w strangers from Tewkesbury visiting @dulwichgallery.bsky.social led to mention of magnificent fan vaulting of Abbey's Beauchamp Chapel, built c 1430 by Isabel Despenser in honour of 1st husband Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Worcester d 1422.
Et voilà.
#SundayStonework
The Dumgoyach Standing Stones - the stone row is located just off the West Highland Way, near Strathblane in Stirlingshire. The stone row possibly dates to the Neolithic. 📸 My own. #StandingStoneSunday #Prehistory #Archaeology #Stirlingshire
January 4, 2026 at 8:01 AM
The Dumgoyach Standing Stones - the stone row is located just off the West Highland Way, near Strathblane in Stirlingshire. The stone row possibly dates to the Neolithic. 📸 My own. #StandingStoneSunday #Prehistory #Archaeology #Stirlingshire
An Anglo-Saxon gold pendant which was discovered at Maddington in Wiltshire. Dating to the 5th–7th centuries AD, the pendant is decorated with a dancing figure and two snakes. Now part of the collections at Salisbury Museum. 📸 My own. #SaxonSunday #SalisburyMuseum
January 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM
An Anglo-Saxon gold pendant which was discovered at Maddington in Wiltshire. Dating to the 5th–7th centuries AD, the pendant is decorated with a dancing figure and two snakes. Now part of the collections at Salisbury Museum. 📸 My own. #SaxonSunday #SalisburyMuseum
14th century musician from St. Peter’s Church at Hanwell in Oxfordshire. 📸 My own. #StoneworkSunday #Hanwell #Oxfordshire
January 4, 2026 at 7:58 AM
14th century musician from St. Peter’s Church at Hanwell in Oxfordshire. 📸 My own. #StoneworkSunday #Hanwell #Oxfordshire
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From iron age tunnels to YouTube: Time Team’s ‘extraordinary’ digital renaissance
From iron age tunnels to YouTube: Time Team’s ‘extraordinary’ digital renaissance
Three decades after its modest beginnings on Channel 4, the TV juggernaut now has its own channel and global subscribers
Thirty-two years ago, a small group of archaeologists gathered for a weekend in Somerset to make a TV programme about a field in Athelney, the site where once, 1,200 years ago, King Alfred the Great rallied resistance to the invading Viking army.
There weren’t many concessions to showbiz glitz. Instead, a group of blokes with unruly hair and a couple of women walked across a field, talked things over in the pub and, at one point, gathered around a dot matrix printer to watch it slowly disgorging some results. The most exciting artefact they found was a lump of iron slag. No soil was overturned. Continue reading...
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January 3, 2026 at 6:13 AM
From iron age tunnels to YouTube: Time Team’s ‘extraordinary’ digital renaissance