Tony Divey
@tonydivey.bsky.social
Collection volunteer for English Heritage and St.Albans museums. Co-curator of current ‘Religion in Verulamium’ exhibition. Retired archaeology and Latin teacher with recent MA in Classical Archaeology. Posts will largely be about archaeology (or beer)
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Spotted: the Alban Pilgrimage puppets from St Albans Cathedral taking a detour through Verulamium Museum 👋
They’re here for our 'Religion in Verulamium: Tolerance and Fusion?' exhibition. Come see them on display this half term and discover how they connect to the story.
Included with admission.
They’re here for our 'Religion in Verulamium: Tolerance and Fusion?' exhibition. Come see them on display this half term and discover how they connect to the story.
Included with admission.
February 16, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Spotted: the Alban Pilgrimage puppets from St Albans Cathedral taking a detour through Verulamium Museum 👋
They’re here for our 'Religion in Verulamium: Tolerance and Fusion?' exhibition. Come see them on display this half term and discover how they connect to the story.
Included with admission.
They’re here for our 'Religion in Verulamium: Tolerance and Fusion?' exhibition. Come see them on display this half term and discover how they connect to the story.
Included with admission.
For #FindsFriday here’s a knife from Roman Wroxeter. My 📷 object in care of EH
February 13, 2026 at 10:35 AM
For #FindsFriday here’s a knife from Roman Wroxeter. My 📷 object in care of EH
I’ve posted a tile from Haughmond Abbey before for #TilesonTuesday but here’s a selection I snapped yesterday at the EH stores
February 10, 2026 at 9:59 AM
I’ve posted a tile from Haughmond Abbey before for #TilesonTuesday but here’s a selection I snapped yesterday at the EH stores
For #MuseumMonday I can’t help mentioning our exhibition again
February 9, 2026 at 3:56 PM
For #MuseumMonday I can’t help mentioning our exhibition again
I’m very happy with what we’ve put together here - thanks to all at the museum for allowing us to co-curate
Opening today: Religion in Verulamium: Tolerance and Fusion.
This new exhibition, using objects and images from Verulamium and beyond, asks how Roman, Celtic and global beliefs blended — and whether all religions were tolerated equally.
On until 26 April.
This new exhibition, using objects and images from Verulamium and beyond, asks how Roman, Celtic and global beliefs blended — and whether all religions were tolerated equally.
On until 26 April.
February 6, 2026 at 1:34 PM
I’m very happy with what we’ve put together here - thanks to all at the museum for allowing us to co-curate
For #FindsFriday here’s a Roman stylus, a pen for writing on wax tablets, from Wroxeter. My 📷 object in care of EH
February 6, 2026 at 11:22 AM
For #FindsFriday here’s a Roman stylus, a pen for writing on wax tablets, from Wroxeter. My 📷 object in care of EH
For #SundayStonework here’s St. Michael’s church in St. Albans, built on the site of the Roman basilica, featuring in our Religion in Verulamium exhibition and associated walk. Look at those Roman tiles!
February 1, 2026 at 11:39 AM
For #SundayStonework here’s St. Michael’s church in St. Albans, built on the site of the Roman basilica, featuring in our Religion in Verulamium exhibition and associated walk. Look at those Roman tiles!
For #FindsFriday here’s a Roman razor from Wroxeter (some nice alliteration there). My 📷 object in care of EH
January 30, 2026 at 11:51 AM
For #FindsFriday here’s a Roman razor from Wroxeter (some nice alliteration there). My 📷 object in care of EH
For #AdoorableThursday I offer St. Peters Cambridge. My 📷
January 29, 2026 at 9:13 AM
For #AdoorableThursday I offer St. Peters Cambridge. My 📷
For #TowerTuesday here’s the tower from St Albans Cathedral. For a bonus #TilesonTuesday there’s also plenty of reused Roman tiles
January 27, 2026 at 2:45 PM
For #TowerTuesday here’s the tower from St Albans Cathedral. For a bonus #TilesonTuesday there’s also plenty of reused Roman tiles
Excited about our upcoming exhibition ! www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/rel...
Religion in Verulamium: Tolerance and Fusion?
What were the religious beliefs and practices of the Celtic peoples living in Verulamium at the time of the Roman conquest? How were they changed by the Roman occupation and a different pantheon of go...
www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk
January 21, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Excited about our upcoming exhibition ! www.stalbansmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/rel...
For #RomanFortThursday here’s a projectile (ballista bolt?) point from Wroxeter. My 📷 object in care of EH
January 15, 2026 at 8:39 AM
For #RomanFortThursday here’s a projectile (ballista bolt?) point from Wroxeter. My 📷 object in care of EH
Here’s something from St. Albans Cathedral for #TilesonTuesday. My 📷
January 13, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Here’s something from St. Albans Cathedral for #TilesonTuesday. My 📷
A warming image on a cold Sunday… Helios at St Albans Museum #SundayYellow
January 11, 2026 at 10:31 AM
A warming image on a cold Sunday… Helios at St Albans Museum #SundayYellow
For #MuseumMonday here’s a Mosquito aircraft (the first ever built in 1940) in the excellent De Haviland museum, London Conley
December 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
For #MuseumMonday here’s a Mosquito aircraft (the first ever built in 1940) in the excellent De Haviland museum, London Conley
This is my last #EgyptologyWednesday post from the excellent Made in Egypt exhibition at the Fitzwilliam, Cambridge. What I like about this is that it’s thought to bear the name of the maker - very rare - between the two standing figures. My 📷
December 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
This is my last #EgyptologyWednesday post from the excellent Made in Egypt exhibition at the Fitzwilliam, Cambridge. What I like about this is that it’s thought to bear the name of the maker - very rare - between the two standing figures. My 📷
For #SundaySeashore here’s Maggi Hambling’s Scallop at Aldeburgh. My 📷 taken last week
December 7, 2025 at 10:21 AM
For #SundaySeashore here’s Maggi Hambling’s Scallop at Aldeburgh. My 📷 taken last week
For #ForestFriday here’s a treetop view from #RSPB Minsmere. My 📷 taken last week
December 5, 2025 at 8:48 AM
For #ForestFriday here’s a treetop view from #RSPB Minsmere. My 📷 taken last week
For #EgyptologyWednesday here’s an ancient template for how to do wall paintings. My 📷 from Made in Egypt at the Fitzwilliam, Cambridge
December 3, 2025 at 8:50 AM
For #EgyptologyWednesday here’s an ancient template for how to do wall paintings. My 📷 from Made in Egypt at the Fitzwilliam, Cambridge
For #TudorTuesday here’s the Moot Hall, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, built around 1520. My 📷 taken last week
December 2, 2025 at 10:09 AM
For #TudorTuesday here’s the Moot Hall, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, built around 1520. My 📷 taken last week
For #GlassobjectThursday here’s a Roman gaming piece or counter from Wroxeter. My 📷 object in care of EH
November 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
For #GlassobjectThursday here’s a Roman gaming piece or counter from Wroxeter. My 📷 object in care of EH
Another exhibit from the Fitzwilliam’s Made in Egypt exhibition for #EgyptologyWednesday. This is a Soul House for the soul of the deceased to live in. My 📷
November 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Another exhibit from the Fitzwilliam’s Made in Egypt exhibition for #EgyptologyWednesday. This is a Soul House for the soul of the deceased to live in. My 📷
Encountered during a walk along the River Wandle last week - floor tiles in the Merton Abbey Wheelhouse, apparently based on originals in Westminster Abbey. My 📷 #TilesonTuesday
November 25, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Encountered during a walk along the River Wandle last week - floor tiles in the Merton Abbey Wheelhouse, apparently based on originals in Westminster Abbey. My 📷 #TilesonTuesday
Here’s a cheery fish for #EgyptologyWednesday currently on show at the excellent Made in Egypt exhibition at the Fitzwilliam, Cambridge. My 📷
November 19, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Here’s a cheery fish for #EgyptologyWednesday currently on show at the excellent Made in Egypt exhibition at the Fitzwilliam, Cambridge. My 📷
#TowerTuesday All Saints Church, Weybourne, Norfolk. My 📷
November 18, 2025 at 9:13 AM
#TowerTuesday All Saints Church, Weybourne, Norfolk. My 📷