Ste Lingard
@stelingard.bsky.social
History & archaeology, esp. of northern England. Alumnus @ Sheff & Brum history. Freelance researcher & project manager in heritage sector @ www.sglingard.com. Chair @StHelensTownAFC.bsky.social.
That's a nice link. There are quite a lot of people of the name in the area. My Great Great Grandfather was originally from Widnes, but moved to St. Helens before the First World War.
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
That's a nice link. There are quite a lot of people of the name in the area. My Great Great Grandfather was originally from Widnes, but moved to St. Helens before the First World War.
Whilst it is possible, there was never any mention of such a link in the family.
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Whilst it is possible, there was never any mention of such a link in the family.
It really is. (Was it the Golden Ball, by any chance? 🍺)
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
It really is. (Was it the Golden Ball, by any chance? 🍺)
A postgraduate student had an account on old Twitter some years ago, focused on their research on that very beach rubble. Sadly, I can't remember the account handle or their name, but it was interesting stuff.
November 10, 2025 at 2:21 PM
A postgraduate student had an account on old Twitter some years ago, focused on their research on that very beach rubble. Sadly, I can't remember the account handle or their name, but it was interesting stuff.
I think it has modern assistance.
November 8, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I think it has modern assistance.
Terrific. I haven't seen one actually flying, just on display at a museum.
November 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Terrific. I haven't seen one actually flying, just on display at a museum.
Blimey! That's quite a spot.
November 8, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Blimey! That's quite a spot.
Delivering high outcomes from low values?
November 8, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Delivering high outcomes from low values?
Descended from the King Oak at Blenheim Palace, no less! (I just read.)
November 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Descended from the King Oak at Blenheim Palace, no less! (I just read.)
Terrific - I'll look forward to it.
November 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Terrific - I'll look forward to it.
It is amazing, and not in a good way.
November 6, 2025 at 5:27 PM
It is amazing, and not in a good way.