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An image of the mill at Quarry Bank. It is a red brick building with multiple floors and a pointed roof. The image is framed by trees at the top and bushes in the foreground

A sheet of Christmas fabric. It is red, green and white with reindeer and heart designs. Two rulers and a book can be seen on top.

A Christmas present wrapped in Christmas fabric

The Christmas fabric fashioned into upright bags which is tied at the top

Did you know, Quarry Bank is home to a fully functioning mill?

The cotton mill dates back to 1784 and still produces fabric, made on heritage machines, today.

Woven on site, the Mill Yard shop stocks unique souvenirs, tea towels, tote bags and more including this Christmas special: buff.ly/lkwzqrn

A German Shepherd, sitting in my lap at a table. She is resting her head on the edge of a laptop keyboard and looking at the screen. There is a wireless mouse to the left of the picture.

Today's Mavis pic...

Impromptu meeting with dad this morning to discuss the latest figures.

🤔 📊 🐾

Poor little Alfie. Get better soon

I AM coming @simplybookshq but I’m having to battle flooding! Wait for me and join me online tomorrow @nationalarchivesuk , Thursday at Durham town hall or Friday @warwickwords …. Good thing I LOVE meeting you all and sharing my beautiful book, as this tour is knackering!!!! Xxx

⚠️ | Due to the heavy rain this evening, the flood sensors on Queens Drive have been triggered and the area around the bridge in Mossley Hill has been closed to keep people safe.

Diversions will be in place and the area will remain shut until the flooding has subsided.

Pencil drawing of lamp post from about 1900 and a shop front of the late 18th century. Above the shop doorway is a carved figure of Minerva, goddess of learning and the theatre.

Pencil sketch of a shop window and doorway of the Regency period. Above the shop doorway is a carved figure wearing a helmet resting an arm on a pile of books.

Photo of a pencil being used to make a drawing of a shop and lamp post.

An older drawing perhaps stored in my memory to inspire a study, alongside the news that the lamp had been knocked over. The corner of Minster Gates, York & Minerva guards the books.

#Minerva #bookshop #pencil #drawing #sketchbook

Ideal Christmas presents for lovers of Hadrian's Wall and walking in the historic landscapes of northern England.

Red squirrel in the rain

Snow settling this afternoon.

Snow just starting.

Snow today! Began while I was out for a stroll. Heavy now. #snow

Mustard Pork Chops This is possibly the easiest route to a proper, filling and yet strangely delicate dinner. The pork is cooked just enough time to take away any pinkness but ensure tenderness within, and is gloriously...

Couldn’t resist setting up a bit of a bistro scene chez moi for the Mustard Pork Chops that are #RecipeOfTheDay! And I serve gnocchi with them in place of potatoes, not just for speed and ease: they’re wonderful with the pork’s mustard and cider cream sauce. www.nigella.com/recipes/must...

Mystery item here that even Ken had to google. Can anyone get the correct answer? #oldtools #mysteryitem

Feeling small as we follow the ancient Roman track towards the north approach to High Street in the Far Eastern Fells #LakeDistrict #Wainwrights #Cumbria

Tonight on the One Show at 7pm ! Foraging with John Rensten . . . tune in on BBC One or iPlayer .

Pgsogaiamrhvelotkbrej

Quick, in under 90 seconds, what’s the longest word you see?

Drop your word (4) in a reply with the letter count.

#langsky non-English words welcome with translation.

Montage of the walk I did on Sunday referring to my Cicerone guide ensuring that it works in practice showcasing some of the unique features on Carrock Fell.

a person in high vis walks along the corridor

a man wearing a blue hard hat takes a hammer to a nail in a red brick wall

view from the roof at Felbrigg hall

lathes or timber ceiling strips

A project is underway to improve the structural integrity and drainage system of Felbrigg Hall's South Corridor, to safeguard its future from increased rainfall due to climate change and improve the visitor experience. Find out more at buff.ly/PmmlNoN

Here we are pals on #TerrierTuesday doing a bit to #Celebrate with the old man and getting him to play! Have a great day where ever you are 🐾🐾😊 #BTposse

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The site of the Roman building in #Carlisle has been reburied but hopefully the team will be back in 2026. Frank and the team managed 3 separate digs here this year, the site will be shown on Digging for Britain (times to be announced) I hope to get a round up Video out soon

Imagine what our NHS could have done with the money wasted on PFI — the hospitals, staff, care.

Instead, we paid 70% more for buildings that left trusts drowning in debt.

And now they want to resurrect it.🫨

Learn what’s happening👉 everydoctor.org.uk/talking-poin...

Hugo the miniature schnauzer is racing along a path, with heather on either side. His front paws are off the ground as he runs, and his tongue flicked out to the side.

Happy #TongueOutTuesday and happy #TerrierTuesday to those who #Celebrate! 🧡
#SchnauzerGang
#DogsofBluesky

‼️HEADS UP our last Xmas posting date will be earlier than the official so please shop sooner rather than later 🙏

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Pictorial montage from my walk over Carrock Fell yesterday. The walk links routes 5 & 1 in my Cicerone Press pocket guide to The Lake District Fells, KESWICK volume.

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Me neither!

Seize the dough-ment.

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Meet Arthur, in the loving care of Northumberland Dog Rescue 🧡 His background isn’t known and he isn’t yet ready to receive any adoption inquiries, he needs some time and understanding.

Supporting rescues to do their vital, life saving work is what your donations do. THANK you Schnauzerfesters.

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Crummock Water #LakeDistrict

Looks super healthy!