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
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
Beautiful inside too.
April 20, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Beautiful inside too.
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
February 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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
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
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
St Mary’s Lighthouse near Whitley Bay, North East England. Causeway fully submerged! #lighthouse
January 4, 2025 at 12:38 AM
St Mary’s Lighthouse near Whitley Bay, North East England. Causeway fully submerged! #lighthouse
Beautiful day in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. #Newcastle
January 2, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Beautiful day in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. #Newcastle
Marble statuette of Socrates. Possibly Hellenistic original from 2nd century BC or a Roman copy. An idealised depiction. #britishmuseum #socrates
December 13, 2024 at 11:47 AM
Marble statuette of Socrates. Possibly Hellenistic original from 2nd century BC or a Roman copy. An idealised depiction. #britishmuseum #socrates
November 24, 2024 at 8:39 AM