Binky
@historystuff.bsky.social
I live in Hexham in the North East of England, close to Hadrian’s Wall. Mostly interested in history but also nature, philosophy and art.
#history #hadrianswall #northumberland
#history #hadrianswall #northumberland
Hexham Abbey Grounds Park, beside Hexham Abbey, is a peaceful green space in the heart of the town. It features lawns, mature trees, a band stand, and views of the abbey’s historic architecture.
November 2, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Hexham Abbey Grounds Park, beside Hexham Abbey, is a peaceful green space in the heart of the town. It features lawns, mature trees, a band stand, and views of the abbey’s historic architecture.
Milecastle 39. #hadrianswall #northumberland
October 31, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Milecastle 39. #hadrianswall #northumberland
View from High Street. #lakedistrict
October 20, 2025 at 7:34 AM
View from High Street. #lakedistrict
Depiction of Mercury from the Housesteads museum. A splendid little museum with an interesting film. Well worth a visit. #mercury #romanhistory #housesteads #northumberland
October 10, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Depiction of Mercury from the Housesteads museum. A splendid little museum with an interesting film. Well worth a visit. #mercury #romanhistory #housesteads #northumberland
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Ælfwald I, king of the Northumbrians, was assassinated at Scythlecester (perhaps Chesters), near Hadrian’s Wall #OTD in 788. It was the result of a conspiracy formed by his leading courtier Sicga, who later killed himself. The murdered king was buried at Hagustaldes ham (Hexham). #medievalsky
September 23, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Ælfwald I, king of the Northumbrians, was assassinated at Scythlecester (perhaps Chesters), near Hadrian’s Wall #OTD in 788. It was the result of a conspiracy formed by his leading courtier Sicga, who later killed himself. The murdered king was buried at Hagustaldes ham (Hexham). #medievalsky
At Cragside, the Victorian country house in Northumberland, the dining room features a notable inglenook fireplace adorned with stained glass windows designed by William Morris. The windows depict the four seasons, showing the Arts and Crafts movement’s emphasis on craftsmanship and natural themes
May 10, 2025 at 4:27 PM
At Cragside, the Victorian country house in Northumberland, the dining room features a notable inglenook fireplace adorned with stained glass windows designed by William Morris. The windows depict the four seasons, showing the Arts and Crafts movement’s emphasis on craftsmanship and natural themes
Evening light through the stained glass at Sagrada Família, Barcelona. #church #stainedglass #barcelona 📷 my own
April 7, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Evening light through the stained glass at Sagrada Família, Barcelona. #church #stainedglass #barcelona 📷 my own
Pen and ink sketch of Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland. Hoping to improve my skills with more practice! 🤣 #art #northumberland #castle
March 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Pen and ink sketch of Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland. Hoping to improve my skills with more practice! 🤣 #art #northumberland #castle
Hexham Old Gaol, built in 1330–1333, is one of England's oldest purpose-built prisons. Located in Hexham, Northumberland, it was constructed to detain criminals and Scottish raiders during the turbulent Anglo-Scottish conflicts.
March 27, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Hexham Old Gaol, built in 1330–1333, is one of England's oldest purpose-built prisons. Located in Hexham, Northumberland, it was constructed to detain criminals and Scottish raiders during the turbulent Anglo-Scottish conflicts.
Derwentcote Steel Furnace, near Consett, County Durham, is Britain’s oldest surviving steel-making furnace, built in the 18th century. It was used for cementation steel production, a key process in early steelmaking. 📷 my own. #history #countydurham #industrialheritage
March 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Derwentcote Steel Furnace, near Consett, County Durham, is Britain’s oldest surviving steel-making furnace, built in the 18th century. It was used for cementation steel production, a key process in early steelmaking. 📷 my own. #history #countydurham #industrialheritage
Hexham Abbey, founded in 674 AD by St. Wilfrid, is a historic church in Northumberland. It features a Saxon crypt, medieval stonework, and stunning stained glass. Once a priory, it has served as the parish church since the Reformation and remains a local landmark. #hexham #northumberland #church
March 1, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Hexham Abbey, founded in 674 AD by St. Wilfrid, is a historic church in Northumberland. It features a Saxon crypt, medieval stonework, and stunning stained glass. Once a priory, it has served as the parish church since the Reformation and remains a local landmark. #hexham #northumberland #church
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We've created a new Starter Pack of #History institutes and research centres in the UK & Ireland bit.ly/3F3Eo2M
Please do share. There will be gaps and recommendations are welcome.
We hope this pack helps you keep in touch with work by and for historians in the UK & Ireland #Skystorians.
Please do share. There will be gaps and recommendations are welcome.
We hope this pack helps you keep in touch with work by and for historians in the UK & Ireland #Skystorians.
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February 23, 2025 at 10:05 AM
We've created a new Starter Pack of #History institutes and research centres in the UK & Ireland bit.ly/3F3Eo2M
Please do share. There will be gaps and recommendations are welcome.
We hope this pack helps you keep in touch with work by and for historians in the UK & Ireland #Skystorians.
Please do share. There will be gaps and recommendations are welcome.
We hope this pack helps you keep in touch with work by and for historians in the UK & Ireland #Skystorians.
February 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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A blue sky moment above Vindolanda. 💙
December 5, 2024 at 3:36 PM
A blue sky moment above Vindolanda. 💙
St Aidan’s URC in Hexham. Frederick Douglass, renowned orator and abolitionist, himself an ex-slave, is believed to have spoken here in the 1860’s on his second visit to the town. Possibly in the now demolished church hall. #hexham #frederickdouglas #northumberland #history
January 26, 2025 at 7:51 AM
St Aidan’s URC in Hexham. Frederick Douglass, renowned orator and abolitionist, himself an ex-slave, is believed to have spoken here in the 1860’s on his second visit to the town. Possibly in the now demolished church hall. #hexham #frederickdouglas #northumberland #history
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The 1st century AD tombstone of Flavinus - a standard-bearer in the Candidus troop of the Petriana Cavalry Regiment. Flavinus died at 25, after seven years of military service. The tombstone can be found in Hexham Abbey. 📸 My own. #ReliefWednesday #RomanBritain
January 22, 2025 at 7:27 AM
The 1st century AD tombstone of Flavinus - a standard-bearer in the Candidus troop of the Petriana Cavalry Regiment. Flavinus died at 25, after seven years of military service. The tombstone can be found in Hexham Abbey. 📸 My own. #ReliefWednesday #RomanBritain
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Enchanting Roman wall fresco of a lush garden, rich in plant and bird life. From a reception room at the House of the Golden Bracelet, Pompeii. 1st century BC - 1st century AD 📷 by me
#FrescoFriday
#Archaeology
#FrescoFriday
#Archaeology
January 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Enchanting Roman wall fresco of a lush garden, rich in plant and bird life. From a reception room at the House of the Golden Bracelet, Pompeii. 1st century BC - 1st century AD 📷 by me
#FrescoFriday
#Archaeology
#FrescoFriday
#Archaeology
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Here are the late Bronze Age ramparts of Chanctonbury Ring in the snow last weekend.
It's weathered way over 2000 years of winters but the white stuff is now a much rarer visitor to the hill.
#HillfortsWednesday
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It's weathered way over 2000 years of winters but the white stuff is now a much rarer visitor to the hill.
#HillfortsWednesday
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January 15, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Here are the late Bronze Age ramparts of Chanctonbury Ring in the snow last weekend.
It's weathered way over 2000 years of winters but the white stuff is now a much rarer visitor to the hill.
#HillfortsWednesday
🏺
It's weathered way over 2000 years of winters but the white stuff is now a much rarer visitor to the hill.
#HillfortsWednesday
🏺
Recently visited Warden Hill Hillfort in Northumberland and thoroughly enjoyed seeing it in snow, which highlighted the contours of the old walls. I asked Chat GPT to draw the fort based on the Historic England description of it. Perhaps not very accurate but fun anyway! #hillfort #northumberland
January 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Recently visited Warden Hill Hillfort in Northumberland and thoroughly enjoyed seeing it in snow, which highlighted the contours of the old walls. I asked Chat GPT to draw the fort based on the Historic England description of it. Perhaps not very accurate but fun anyway! #hillfort #northumberland
Just finished listening to the audio book “How to Think Like Socrates” by Donald Robertson -
@donjrobertson.bsky.social . A very readable guide to applying philosophy to our own lives. Fascinating dialogues with Alcibiades. Lots of useful lessons for our current troubled politics. #philosophy
@donjrobertson.bsky.social . A very readable guide to applying philosophy to our own lives. Fascinating dialogues with Alcibiades. Lots of useful lessons for our current troubled politics. #philosophy
January 4, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Just finished listening to the audio book “How to Think Like Socrates” by Donald Robertson -
@donjrobertson.bsky.social . A very readable guide to applying philosophy to our own lives. Fascinating dialogues with Alcibiades. Lots of useful lessons for our current troubled politics. #philosophy
@donjrobertson.bsky.social . A very readable guide to applying philosophy to our own lives. Fascinating dialogues with Alcibiades. Lots of useful lessons for our current troubled politics. #philosophy
This is witch hazel (genus Hamamelis), a plant known for its distinctive spidery yellow flowers that bloom in late autumn or winter. It’s often appreciated in gardens for adding color during colder months. Photo taken near Hexham in Northumberland today. #nature #northumberland
January 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
This is witch hazel (genus Hamamelis), a plant known for its distinctive spidery yellow flowers that bloom in late autumn or winter. It’s often appreciated in gardens for adding color during colder months. Photo taken near Hexham in Northumberland today. #nature #northumberland