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
Beautiful inside too.
April 20, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Beautiful inside too.
After Viking raids, the Normans rebuilt it in the 11th century. It withstood sieges during the Wars of the Roses and later fell into ruin before being restored by Victorian industrialist Lord Armstrong.
March 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
After Viking raids, the Normans rebuilt it in the 11th century. It withstood sieges during the Wars of the Roses and later fell into ruin before being restored by Victorian industrialist Lord Armstrong.
Bamburgh Castle, perched on a rocky outcrop in Northumberland 🏴 has a history spanning over 1,400 years. Originally a Celtic Brittonic fort, it became a Anglo-Saxon stronghold by 547 AD under King Ida of Bernicia. Later, it was the seat of Northumbrian kings like Oswald, who introduced Christianity.
March 29, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Bamburgh Castle, perched on a rocky outcrop in Northumberland 🏴 has a history spanning over 1,400 years. Originally a Celtic Brittonic fort, it became a Anglo-Saxon stronghold by 547 AD under King Ida of Bernicia. Later, it was the seat of Northumbrian kings like Oswald, who introduced Christianity.
Today, visitors can explore its grim history, including original cells and displays on crime and punishment through the centuries. #history #northumberland
March 27, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Today, visitors can explore its grim history, including original cells and displays on crime and punishment through the centuries. #history #northumberland
The gaol's thick stone walls and narrow cells reflect its harsh medieval purpose. Over time, it served as a courthouse and police station before becoming a museum.
March 27, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The gaol's thick stone walls and narrow cells reflect its harsh medieval purpose. Over time, it served as a courthouse and police station before becoming a museum.
Nice shot! It’s a lovely spot.
March 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Nice shot! It’s a lovely spot.
Cementation is a steelmaking process where wrought iron bars are heated in a sealed furnace with charcoal for days. Carbon from the charcoal diffuses into the iron, creating steel with a higher carbon content. This method, used from the 16th to 19th centuries, produced stronger, more workable steel.
March 7, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Cementation is a steelmaking process where wrought iron bars are heated in a sealed furnace with charcoal for days. Carbon from the charcoal diffuses into the iron, creating steel with a higher carbon content. This method, used from the 16th to 19th centuries, produced stronger, more workable steel.