And the two oldest printing presses in the world.

Wonderful creations from REantwerp throughout the house.

Gold leather wall panel from the Plantin-Moretus House. Something beautiful at every turn.

Had a wonderful, free, guided tour for 90 minutes, which helped us on our way!

Antwerp: so much to say. Let's start with the obvious. A partial view of the Cathedral from our hotel window.

Wyatt, Constable and Salisbury Cathedral Close: the Designed Landscape The story of the move of Salisbury Cathedral from Old Sarum in the 12th century is well known. What is

Very much looking forward to hearing Kate Felus on this little known garden at #Salisbury Cathedral. It's tonight, in London and there are still tix... come!

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Such a treat to learn about (and interact with) Horniman Museum's handling collection in the beautiful conservatory last night.

📣 Come and Volunteer with Heneb! 📣

Newtown Community Excavations 2025

A return to our ‘Curious Earthwork’

📆 April 28th – May 9th

📨 If you are in interested and for more information, please email our Senior Archaeologist, Ian Grant: ian.grant@heneb.org.uk

Wonderful news - the viaduct is already a great space and the extension will make it even more so.

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Greyhound jumping up, labrador sitting politely and tall man looking at them, all on deck of beach hut.

And then she spoils her image by jumping for treats when Andrew's dog is sitting nicely 🙄

Black greyhound lying in the sun, looking at the camera

Phoebe loves it when we have breakfast in the garden.

This magnificent magnolia lights up our road every year.

Heading to Sulgrave Manor for the first day of the new season. The sun is shining in London. Hope it stays that way.

Outside image of red brick building with cafe tables outside

Interior of German Gymnasium restaurant

Interior of German Gymnasium restaurant

Celebrated friends' 40th wedding anniversary with lunch at the German Gymnasium at Kings Cross. Special way to spend Sunday.

It's beautiful, Kelcey, and looks as if it was made for you. Now you just need the right weather!

Tree with branches like two elongated arms, in woods on a bright sunny day.

I love this tree on Chislehurst Commons

Parakeet on leafless tree against blue sky

Catkins against blue sky

Lovely cold crisp morning for a walk. Phoebe met the bears (!), more new dogs, and failed to see the parakeets.

67 - yes

Yellow hamamelis

Red hamamelis

White hellebore

Purple flowering heather in foreground with snowdrops above on rockery

Snowdrop Fair at Great Comp today - great excuse to visit the garden before it opens for the season.

Our partnership exhibition with New Brewery Arts in Cirencester, 'And The Work Goes On', is now open, featuring work by 15 makers under the age of 25, many of whom are just starting out and navigating the professional world of craft.

We produced a thread covering all the detail's of our AGM today. 🧵

It reflects on on the past year, inducting new Trustees and saying goodbye to those stepping down, and celebrating the work of our members. Take a look! 🥳👇

Very excited to join to hear this talk. Free. Why not sign up now?

Looks like a great opportunity 👇👇👇

Sulgrave Manor Trust The Original Home of the Special Relationship

Excited to welcome @katieculture.bsky.social to our Sulgrave Seminar series on Monday 10th Feb, at 6.30pm (UK time). Katherine will be talking about her critically acclaimed book, Churchill's Citadel. It's online and free to attend. Book your place via this link: sulgravemanor.org.uk/whats-on

The Call for Evidence on Protecting Built Heritage closes on Monday 3 February ⬇️

Read @herdyshepherd.bsky.social The Place of Tides in single sitting yesterday. Wonderful writing. Much to think about in terms of balance: striving to achieve in a way understood and celebrated by the wider world or focusing on the immediate good to be done locally. How easy is it to change course?

TSA 2025 — Transatlantic Studies Association TSA 2025

Excited to say that the details for this year's Transatlantic Studies Association conference are now confirmed. We're meeting in the beautiful city of Lisbon, over 14-16 July. Full details (inc. the cfp) available here: www.transatlanticstudies.com/tsa-2025

After the thunder, a hailstorm! Phoebe is pleased to be indoors.

Fabulous production of The Lonely Londoners at Kiln Theatre. Theatre with completely coherent music and movement. Standing ovation utterly deserved and spontaneous.