Charlotte Walker
@staysleeping.bsky.social
Historic Environment Record Officer for Northamptonshire.
Local government archaeologist and runner. ❤️ art, music, science and kind fools🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Local government archaeologist and runner. ❤️ art, music, science and kind fools🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Best thing about those early winter dog walks? Unsullied snow
January 5, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Best thing about those early winter dog walks? Unsullied snow
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The more you know. We are all chimeras at a very small level. You likely have cells in your body from your mother and your siblings that were born before you. How this chimerism influences your immune system is beginning to be unraveled. #Science #ScienceSunday
Some of your cells are not genetically yours — what can they tell us about life and death?
A tiny population of cells that are passed across the placenta between mother and baby challenge basic tenets of human immunology.
www.nature.com
January 4, 2026 at 12:38 PM
The more you know. We are all chimeras at a very small level. You likely have cells in your body from your mother and your siblings that were born before you. How this chimerism influences your immune system is beginning to be unraveled. #Science #ScienceSunday
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A bronze head of Marcus Aurelius which was found in 1976 when ploughing at Steane, near Brackley in Northamptonshire. The head is now part of the collections at the Ashmolean in Oxford. 📸 My own. #FindsFriday #RomanBritain #Ashmolean
January 2, 2026 at 7:59 AM
A bronze head of Marcus Aurelius which was found in 1976 when ploughing at Steane, near Brackley in Northamptonshire. The head is now part of the collections at the Ashmolean in Oxford. 📸 My own. #FindsFriday #RomanBritain #Ashmolean
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It's New Year, so time to look back and forward. These are 10 things I think we need to recognise in 2026. It’s a response to what I think are profoundly damaging mistaken assumptions I’ve heard and read from practitioners, journalists, and analysts in 2025. Warning: very long🧵
January 1, 2026 at 4:55 PM
It's New Year, so time to look back and forward. These are 10 things I think we need to recognise in 2026. It’s a response to what I think are profoundly damaging mistaken assumptions I’ve heard and read from practitioners, journalists, and analysts in 2025. Warning: very long🧵
The dog Christmassed too hard. Now broken
December 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The dog Christmassed too hard. Now broken
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It's been a hive of activity at Blakeney Point for our grey seal live stream! Have you been tuning in?
We're streaming 24/7, don't miss a second right here: buff.ly/BWjEbXz
We're streaming 24/7, don't miss a second right here: buff.ly/BWjEbXz
December 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
It's been a hive of activity at Blakeney Point for our grey seal live stream! Have you been tuning in?
We're streaming 24/7, don't miss a second right here: buff.ly/BWjEbXz
We're streaming 24/7, don't miss a second right here: buff.ly/BWjEbXz
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an important read for at least 2 reasons:
1. shows how big tech operates on intuitions and vibes and not rigorous research
2. this is a masterpiece in how to breakdown complex scientific concepts in simple language and elegant pros that captivate the lay reader
taranis.ie/datacenters-...
1. shows how big tech operates on intuitions and vibes and not rigorous research
2. this is a masterpiece in how to breakdown complex scientific concepts in simple language and elegant pros that captivate the lay reader
taranis.ie/datacenters-...
Datacenters in space are a terrible, horrible, no good idea.
There is a rush for AI companies to team up with space launch/satellite companies to build datacenters in space. TL;DR: It's not going to work.
taranis.ie
December 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
an important read for at least 2 reasons:
1. shows how big tech operates on intuitions and vibes and not rigorous research
2. this is a masterpiece in how to breakdown complex scientific concepts in simple language and elegant pros that captivate the lay reader
taranis.ie/datacenters-...
1. shows how big tech operates on intuitions and vibes and not rigorous research
2. this is a masterpiece in how to breakdown complex scientific concepts in simple language and elegant pros that captivate the lay reader
taranis.ie/datacenters-...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The dog got stopped by the police this morning for a stick that was too big (pissing themselves btw)...we couldn't slow down because the stick was heavy and it couldn't be relinquished before home
November 28, 2025 at 9:42 AM
The dog got stopped by the police this morning for a stick that was too big (pissing themselves btw)...we couldn't slow down because the stick was heavy and it couldn't be relinquished before home
Imagine being given this for Christmas...
Medieval doll/puppet head front St Peter's Street, Northampton
Medieval doll/puppet head front St Peter's Street, Northampton
November 24, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Imagine being given this for Christmas...
Medieval doll/puppet head front St Peter's Street, Northampton
Medieval doll/puppet head front St Peter's Street, Northampton
Muntjac stamping its little hoof at us. Dog- no thoughts
November 18, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Muntjac stamping its little hoof at us. Dog- no thoughts
Autumn vibes on the morning dog walk
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Autumn vibes on the morning dog walk
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The piece where I get to say everything that's bugging me about the world of detecting & archaeology & ask - why are we not more concerned about this?
(Thank you to everyone who read through drafts & offered thoughts, advice and ideas.)
#Archaeology #Detecting 🏺
bigbookoftorcs.com/2025/10/27/t...
(Thank you to everyone who read through drafts & offered thoughts, advice and ideas.)
#Archaeology #Detecting 🏺
bigbookoftorcs.com/2025/10/27/t...
The system is broken, so why are we not more concerned?
by Tess Machling [A download/print PDF version can be found at the end of the paper] Abstract The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) – the detectorist-facing branch of archaeology – whic…
bigbookoftorcs.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The piece where I get to say everything that's bugging me about the world of detecting & archaeology & ask - why are we not more concerned about this?
(Thank you to everyone who read through drafts & offered thoughts, advice and ideas.)
#Archaeology #Detecting 🏺
bigbookoftorcs.com/2025/10/27/t...
(Thank you to everyone who read through drafts & offered thoughts, advice and ideas.)
#Archaeology #Detecting 🏺
bigbookoftorcs.com/2025/10/27/t...
Early, early dog walk because someone doesn't understand daylight saving. Can hesitantly say it was worth it.
October 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Early, early dog walk because someone doesn't understand daylight saving. Can hesitantly say it was worth it.
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Everyone’s tidying up for winter — but your “mess” might be saving wildlife.
Leaf piles + log piles = shelter for hedgehogs, frogs, insects. More on the website. 👇
Https://gardeningwell.ie/gardens-as-biodiversity-engines
#WildlifeGardening #Biodiversity #QuietActivism #GardeningWell
Leaf piles + log piles = shelter for hedgehogs, frogs, insects. More on the website. 👇
Https://gardeningwell.ie/gardens-as-biodiversity-engines
#WildlifeGardening #Biodiversity #QuietActivism #GardeningWell
October 25, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Everyone’s tidying up for winter — but your “mess” might be saving wildlife.
Leaf piles + log piles = shelter for hedgehogs, frogs, insects. More on the website. 👇
Https://gardeningwell.ie/gardens-as-biodiversity-engines
#WildlifeGardening #Biodiversity #QuietActivism #GardeningWell
Leaf piles + log piles = shelter for hedgehogs, frogs, insects. More on the website. 👇
Https://gardeningwell.ie/gardens-as-biodiversity-engines
#WildlifeGardening #Biodiversity #QuietActivism #GardeningWell
Official release of Northamptonshire's HER website. A fantastic resource for exploring the heritage of the county!
New online hub brings Northamptonshire’s rich heritage to life | West Northamptonshire Council
A new website has been launched to give people access to Northamptonshire’s Historic Environment Record (HER).
www.westnorthants.gov.uk
October 22, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Official release of Northamptonshire's HER website. A fantastic resource for exploring the heritage of the county!
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A medieval floor tile depicting a lion from St. Andrew’s Priory in Northampton. Now part of the collections at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery. 📸 My own. #TilesOnTuesday #NorthamptonMuseum
October 21, 2025 at 6:19 AM
A medieval floor tile depicting a lion from St. Andrew’s Priory in Northampton. Now part of the collections at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery. 📸 My own. #TilesOnTuesday #NorthamptonMuseum
A key from the Priory is currently part of the Histories of Northamptonshire exhibition at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
timeline.northamptonmuseums.com/timeline/mon...
timeline.northamptonmuseums.com/timeline/mon...
October 21, 2025 at 6:41 AM
A key from the Priory is currently part of the Histories of Northamptonshire exhibition at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
timeline.northamptonmuseums.com/timeline/mon...
timeline.northamptonmuseums.com/timeline/mon...
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St. Patrick's, Patrington, Yorks: "Flying buttresses scarcely suffice to tether the needle-sharp...most tapering of all these spires to its tower, and the designer has invented a ravishing cusped and pinnacled corona of arcading to steady it." Olive Cook #thread
October 20, 2025 at 6:06 AM
St. Patrick's, Patrington, Yorks: "Flying buttresses scarcely suffice to tether the needle-sharp...most tapering of all these spires to its tower, and the designer has invented a ravishing cusped and pinnacled corona of arcading to steady it." Olive Cook #thread
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Not for everybody, but If you ❤️ history, architecture and heritage like here at Patrington, you might like my Genius Loci Digest - an architectural photographer’s camper-van-camino through the British Isles - posted weekly. Subscribe for free here: www.digest.andymarshall.co
October 20, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Not for everybody, but If you ❤️ history, architecture and heritage like here at Patrington, you might like my Genius Loci Digest - an architectural photographer’s camper-van-camino through the British Isles - posted weekly. Subscribe for free here: www.digest.andymarshall.co
This friendly double-headed dragon popped up in a medieval cartulary today
October 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
This friendly double-headed dragon popped up in a medieval cartulary today
Excited to say that Northamptonshire's Historic Environment Record website is live and ready to explore. A new way to lose a few hours 🙃
her.northamptonshire.gov.uk
her.northamptonshire.gov.uk
Home
Northamptonshire’s Historic Environment Record
her.northamptonshire.gov.uk
October 13, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Excited to say that Northamptonshire's Historic Environment Record website is live and ready to explore. A new way to lose a few hours 🙃
her.northamptonshire.gov.uk
her.northamptonshire.gov.uk
Getting quite autumn-y around here
October 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Getting quite autumn-y around here
A reporter wrote of #northampton in 1869: in 'the lowest parts of London I have never heard such a general superfluous of obscene naughtiness...as I heard during my stay in Northampton'. Proud 😁
October 2, 2025 at 12:13 PM
A reporter wrote of #northampton in 1869: in 'the lowest parts of London I have never heard such a general superfluous of obscene naughtiness...as I heard during my stay in Northampton'. Proud 😁