Christopher LONG

Did the first human ancestor originate in the Balkans? New fossil shows evidence of bipedalism Walking on two legs has long been considered a milestone in human evolution and one of our most defining characteristics. Until now, researchers assumed that the first humans originated in Africa and ...

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An international team discovered a 7.2 million-year-old Graecopithecus femur in Bulgaria. The owner of the thighbone was likely a female weighing about 24 kilograms. She lived beside a river in what was then a savanna landscape similar to that of present-day East Africa.

No. 3 St. Botolph’s Church, Stow Longa, Cambridgeshire 🥰

Bonjour Gretel - tout va bien ici - les fleurs sauvages apportent de bonheur mes les infos sont inquiétantes. Je comprends très bien votre douleur, l’ampleur duquel est un mesure de la richesse perdue… Prends grand soin de vous et dis bonjour à Sherborne (forts bons souvenirs pour moi et ma femme!)

The bejewelled binding of the gospel-book, which also bears cast figures representing Christ in Majesty and the Crucifixion.

Judith, countess of Flanders, died #OTD in 1094. She was widowed when Tostig, earl of Northumbria, died at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. Symeon of Durham says she 'loved St Cuthbert even more than did her husband'. One of Judith's gospel-books 📸The Morgan Library & Museum #medievalsky

What a gorgeous window 😍
Newark Castle, Nottinghamshire.

I’m so sorry it’s still so painful, Gretel…

The remains of the Tudor jetty at Greenwich. #Woodensday

Not a tiny fragment, nor a single sherd of pottery, but a full, voluminous Anglo-Saxon space from the 9th century at St Wystan’s in Repton, Derbyshire. The spiral columns - perhaps a memory of St Peter’s shrine. Holy air encased in stone. Betjeman’s words describe it perfectly.

This image shows the historic Wilson Line Head Office building located in Hull. The building is a prominent historical landmark originally built with its distinctive curved brick facade for the major shipping company.

🧵Founded in the early 19th century, Hull’s Wilson Line became the world’s largest privately-owned steamship fleet. Specialising in trade with Scandinavia and the Baltic, it also transported cargo to the USA, the Mediterranean, and India. Emigrants, including Norwegians, Swedes,

In the late 19th century, this secluded and difficult to reach medieval church had fallen into a state of disrepair and the local bishop suggested that it be closed - left to be reclaimed by nature.

However, this quaint little church has endured against all the odds.

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#Woodensday I recommend a visit to the Hospital of St Cross & Almshouses of Noble Poverty, near Winchester cathedral.

In the Brethren’s Hall, for centuries, the Brothers gathered for meals. The oak roof has been dendro-dated to the 1440s. I liked the angel corbels with their delicate hands.

Purple striped crocus with orange stamens.

👀 Coffee time ☕️ ☕️🌺 -
Downham Market, Norfolk

Crocus - 📷 24.02.2026

#elevensestime

Roman arched walls along a walkway curving around to the right

#RomanSiteSaturday The upper levels of El Djem Amphitheatre in Tunisia, 3rd century AD

It was huge - I think this was floor 3 of 6!

📸 Mine

#archaeology #photooftheday 🏺

daytime. Image courtesy of David Incoll CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 #Medievalsky #monastery #Yorkshire

RAF Neatishead, Norfolk, once the nerve-centre of Britain’s Cold War air defence. Built in the 40s, it became the longest-serving radar station in the world. The white dome houses the modern Type 92 radar, while the surrounding bunkers trace decades of evolving radar technology.

Do you no don’t or yes…?

Linley hill

A walk among giants - the avenue of beech trees on Linley Hill, near Norbury. This sight is the legacy of local MP Robert More, who planted the trees around 1740. This is the route you take on Stage 2 of the #Shropshire Way, between Bridges and Bishop’s Castle. My dad provides a sense of scale!

This image shows the ruins of St. Leonard's Hospital chapel located within the Museum Gardens in York. Founded shortly after the Norman Conquest, it was once the largest and most significant medieval hospital in northern England. The remaining ruins include the undercroft, chapel, and an entrance passage dating back to approximately 1240. The hospital was built on the site of the former St. Peter's Hospital, which was severely damaged by a fire. The ruins are situated in the northeastern corner of the Yorkshire Museum Gardens, near the River Ouse. Image Tilman2007 CC BY-SA 4.0

This image shows the interior of the St. Leonard's Hospital remains (specifically the undercroft or crypt) in the Museum Gardens of York. Founded soon after the Norman Conquest, it was once the largest and most important medieval hospital in northern England. The ruins feature 13th-century stone pillars and original vaulted ceilings. The hospital was run by an Augustinian order to feed the poor and care for the sick until it was dissolved in 1540. The remains are situated in the corner of the Museum Gardens, opposite York's Multangular Tower. Image Tim Green CC BY-SA 2.0

an entrance passage. The hospital cared for the ill, the infirm, the poor, and the elderly. Images: hospital/passage and chapel, Timan2007 CC BY-SA 4.0 and undercroft, Tim Green, CC BY-SA 2.0 See Alts for more information and credits. #Medievalsky #York #Architecture #Undercroft

This image shows the ruins of St. Leonard's Hospital, located within the Museum Gardens in York. Founded shortly after the Norman Conquest, it was once the largest and most significant medieval hospital in northern England. The remaining ruins include the undercroft, chapel, and an entrance passage dating back to approximately 1240. The hospital was built on the site of the former St. Peter's Hospital, which was severely damaged by a fire. The ruins are situated in the northeastern corner of the Yorkshire Museum Gardens, near the River Ouse. Image Tilman2007 CC BY-SA 4.0

Once the largest medieval hospital in the North of England, St Leonards, York was built shortly after the Norman Conquest on the site of a previous hospital St Peters, founded by King Aethelstan. The remaining ruins include the undercroft, chapel, and

Toby - That’s a really helpful poster which many of us could use to explain the process to kids and other site visitors. Would you mind if it got used by others for educational and non-profit purposes?

This image is a highly detailed 1724 plan of Richmond, North Yorkshire, titled "A Plan of ye South Prospect of ye Ancient Burrough of Richmond". The plan was created by Robert Harman. It depicts the town seated on the River Swale in the North Riding of the County of York. This is an exceptionally rare large-scale plan; one source describes it as one of only two known original examples. The map is known for its intricate detail, including a bird's-eye view of the town's buildings, streets, and the prominent Richmond Castle. It is bordered by numerous coats of arms belonging to local nobility and gentry. Image: The British Library

🧵Built in the early 17th century on the north bank of the River Swale, west of Richmond, the mansion later known as Yorke House originally called The Green was sold in 1608 to Sir William Gascoigne of Sedbury. The estate later passed to Mauger Norton and, through the marriage of Mary Norton in

Sagging, deflected, and perilously close to collapse, the roof of St James’s, Llangua was in a dire state before our repair project. Now, thanks to the tireless efforts of Jones & Fraser, the roof has been brought back to a condition much closer to its original medieval form.

Alison - I too have a Rollei 35S (with a Sonnar lens) which I bought in 1980. It’s the only camera I possess but I do find the results are often very dark or over contrasted. Is this because of me, the camera or the film-stock? I notice your pix are darkish too, though very interesting. Advice…??!

Shots of Rome taken on my Rollei 35S camera with Ilford XP2 film! 🇮🇹📸

#Northumberland - A Roman fort, two Roman fortlets, two Roman camps, a section of #Roman road and a medieval settlement and chapel at Chew Green 👀

#RomanFortThursday #History
#Archaeology

"Elle est exceptionnelle par ses dimensions" : une colonne de l'époque romaine découverte à Soissons pendant des travaux Le chantier des travaux d’assainissement de Soissons est à l'arrêt. En cause, la découverte d'une colonne de l'époque romaine. Les archéologues travaillent actuellement à en savoir plus et ont déjà de...

"Elle est exceptionnelle par ses dimensions" : une colonne de l'époque romaine découverte à Soissons pendant des travaux. #Archéologie
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A small room with a window in the end wall. To the left is a day bed or couch and a chair with a cushion.There is chest under the window. On the right is a small table and washing utensils. In the foreground is a commode or close stool.

The King's Closet, Knole, Kent Situated between the Cartoon Gallery and the King's Chamber, the King's closet was a forerunner of the modern toilet, equipped with a well padded commode, mirror & pomades. It dates to the 17th century when Knole was given a suite of rooms for king James I.

#drawing

Église Saint-Sulpice de Secqueville-en-Bessin, Calvados 14 (Normandie) 🇫🇷

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The House and interiors show 18 Stafford Terrace (now Linley Sambourne House) where Anne, Lady Rosse, held the meeting to found the Victorian Society.