As a postscript to my latest article, I went back to the Whitfield Green site today, blackberry picking, & found this lovely sherd of a Manganese Mottled Ware cup/tankard. Late 17th or early 18th century in date. #Glossop #Archaeology check the post here glossopcuriosities.co.uk

St Thomas's church, Mellor. The treasures within - a Saxo-Norman (11th century) barrel font, with lovely hunting scene carvings, and a 14th century pulpit - and without - wonderfully carved graffiti. And amazing views, too.

Don't mind me, I'm just standing in the middle of a Roman Villa near Sorrento, holding some Roman pottery, with Mount Vesuvius in the background. Bonkers! #RomanThings #Archaeology

Historic graffiti seen at Calke Abbey, Derbyshire. On a reused medieval stone charger in the barn, a Victorian written 'H' next to a 'Marian' interlocking 'V', another Marian mark; then 'RC'; and then W.I Lardy 179? Interesting, but also... How did they get on the house?

I say... here's a turn-up! A brand new article on the old website. Like pottery? Enjoy the insane ramblings of a sherd nerd? Nothing better to do? Then this is the article for you! glossopcuriosities.co.uk/2025/04/19/t... #Glossop #Derbyshire #mudlarking

Wonderful Wander today with @GlossopCreates. Perfect weather, great archaeology, a good bunch of people, and look... some 17th/early 18th century pottery. Lovely Nottingham Stoneware cup with banded decoration; & a Staffordshire Slipware cup. #Glossop #Archaeology

Honestly, this is my favourite Wander so far. I think... *Checks notes. But come and join me for a mellifluous meander amidst medieval, er... Stuff. Glossop is genuinely crammed with so much archaeology & history... Let's explore it together. #Derbyshire #HighPeak

Broken (post?) medieval gate post on Old Lane, Simmondley. It leads from the lane into the medieval field system that sits either side of the track. Originally I thought these were track markers, but it seems they are gates #Glossop #Derbyshire #Archaeology #History

They're heeeeeere! Where/When No.5 - The Longdendale Light. An exploration of the archaeology & history of the Longdendale Trail. Very happy with these, too. Available now from Dark Peak Books, Glossop, or from the Glossop Curiosities website (or track me down!) Happy Wandering folks.

Oooh! I've just sent Where/When 5 off to the printers. Should be here later next week, in shops by weekend? An exploration of the Longdendale Trail. Not just a flat & somewhat boring walk, actually packed with ancient & more recent history & archaeology. #Glossop #Derbyshire

Stones seen on a Sunday walk - track markers and a gatepost. But honestly, nothing says relaxing afternoon walk like a bunch of gravestones blocking the dark path you are walking... #StandingStoneSunday #Glossop #Derbyshire

What ho, people! What ho! A brief placeholder post. I thought I'd come and try out the new place... impressed so far! #archaeology #history #mudlarking #Glossop #Derbyshire #Where/When