Jo Atherton
@joatherton.bsky.social
Field notes from ancient places
Cultural Practitioner - museums & schools
Museum & oral history volunteer
Cultural Practitioner - museums & schools
Museum & oral history volunteer
Interesting. I've never actually visited, but I think I must investigate. Next time I'm over that way, I'll swing by as it looks like a fascinating corner of MK on Google Earth. I find these historic gems hidden in plain sight utterly captivating.
January 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Interesting. I've never actually visited, but I think I must investigate. Next time I'm over that way, I'll swing by as it looks like a fascinating corner of MK on Google Earth. I find these historic gems hidden in plain sight utterly captivating.
There's supposedly a holy thorn to be found in Shenley, Milton Keynes, of all places. It's entered local lore, inspiring the name of Glastonbury Thorn School and Holy Thorn road - totalmk.co.uk/news/history...
History Corner: the legend of Shenley's Holy Thorn
Continuing his new series for Total MK, historian John Taylor shares a another blooming great tale from times past with us...
Well it’s certainly a prickly issue - ‘does it o...
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January 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
There's supposedly a holy thorn to be found in Shenley, Milton Keynes, of all places. It's entered local lore, inspiring the name of Glastonbury Thorn School and Holy Thorn road - totalmk.co.uk/news/history...