Susanna Tayler
@susannatayler.bsky.social
GP from Yorkshire, now tauiwi in Napier/Ahuriri, Aotearoa NZ. Likes reading, choirs, cricket, sewing, trains, pub walks in the Peak District.
My first attempt at ginger gems, thanks to @dimsie.bsky.social (the Gemfluencer); plus fat rascals from my Yorkshire home.
November 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
My first attempt at ginger gems, thanks to @dimsie.bsky.social (the Gemfluencer); plus fat rascals from my Yorkshire home.
My photo of Durham cathedral from the train was awful and yet still recognisable (my sister's comment was "I know exactly where you are, but don't give up the day job".
August 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM
My photo of Durham cathedral from the train was awful and yet still recognisable (my sister's comment was "I know exactly where you are, but don't give up the day job".
Is that left over from when there was a church there?
July 13, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Is that left over from when there was a church there?
It used to be a thing in Australia and NZ:
June 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
It used to be a thing in Australia and NZ:
Is it a university building or a water tower? Red brick and crenellations a very popular look, clearly.
May 9, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Is it a university building or a water tower? Red brick and crenellations a very popular look, clearly.
Yes, it reminded me of this water tower in Sheffield which I used to be able to see from my bedroom window as a teenager.
May 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Yes, it reminded me of this water tower in Sheffield which I used to be able to see from my bedroom window as a teenager.
The Ostiense district has at least one gasometer (and a pyramid)
May 9, 2025 at 6:48 AM
The Ostiense district has at least one gasometer (and a pyramid)
@clothesinbooks.bsky.social
I recently came across this painting in the Sim Fine Art online catalogue "The War and Women Artists". I thought of your blog because the injured rider appears to be wearing a yellow jersey - ubiquitous interwar riding attire
I recently came across this painting in the Sim Fine Art online catalogue "The War and Women Artists". I thought of your blog because the injured rider appears to be wearing a yellow jersey - ubiquitous interwar riding attire
April 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
@clothesinbooks.bsky.social
I recently came across this painting in the Sim Fine Art online catalogue "The War and Women Artists". I thought of your blog because the injured rider appears to be wearing a yellow jersey - ubiquitous interwar riding attire
I recently came across this painting in the Sim Fine Art online catalogue "The War and Women Artists". I thought of your blog because the injured rider appears to be wearing a yellow jersey - ubiquitous interwar riding attire
The Ampellmänchen are fab - I have them as Christmas tree ornaments. I also like the kapa haka figures outside Te Papa in Wellington and Kate Sheppard outside parliament.
March 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The Ampellmänchen are fab - I have them as Christmas tree ornaments. I also like the kapa haka figures outside Te Papa in Wellington and Kate Sheppard outside parliament.
Can you point me to a source for that? It's available to certain immunocompromised groups but I didn't see previous shingles as a criterion - would be useful to know.
January 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Can you point me to a source for that? It's available to certain immunocompromised groups but I didn't see previous shingles as a criterion - would be useful to know.
Neighbours was huge in 1988 so an Australian teacher was incredibly exciting. Texta is a brand name, like hoover:
January 12, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Neighbours was huge in 1988 so an Australian teacher was incredibly exciting. Texta is a brand name, like hoover:
This beautiful traction engine is a long way away from its Leeds home, as am I.
December 19, 2024 at 8:29 PM
This beautiful traction engine is a long way away from its Leeds home, as am I.
That image is then used on oven gloves, as per the Half Man Half Biscuit song "Joy Division Oven Gloves".
November 28, 2024 at 9:30 AM
That image is then used on oven gloves, as per the Half Man Half Biscuit song "Joy Division Oven Gloves".
Technically not a flat roof, but had FRMP vibes
November 27, 2024 at 10:17 PM
Technically not a flat roof, but had FRMP vibes
Yes, it's lovely!
November 19, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Yes, it's lovely!
I was really pleased with tonight's supper - I only had a bunch of asparagus, but combined with a square of puff pastry from the freezer and a bit of cheese sauce it came out surprisingly well.
November 19, 2024 at 9:30 AM
I was really pleased with tonight's supper - I only had a bunch of asparagus, but combined with a square of puff pastry from the freezer and a bit of cheese sauce it came out surprisingly well.
The Worsley Medical and Dental building, University of Leeds.
November 14, 2024 at 8:49 AM
The Worsley Medical and Dental building, University of Leeds.
They're a very different colour now, after cleaning.
September 22, 2024 at 11:48 AM
They're a very different colour now, after cleaning.
This was a local election leaflet a few years back:
August 17, 2024 at 1:34 AM
This was a local election leaflet a few years back: