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Fiery night sky, about 9pm last night. #redskyatnight

This aspect of grief is not often spoken about but it can surprise and disappoint us when we lose friends after a bereavement. 🧡

Which way is it going to go?! Well…this way, of course! #creamfirstjamsecond #fruitscone ⁦Fifteas Tearoom⁩

Medieval Mayhem in the grounds of Bishop Auckland palace yesterday. Superb atmosphere: birds of prey, knights, weavers, scribes, musicians…fantastic re-enactments and real family entertainment. ⁦The Auckland Project⁩ ⁦Kynren⁩ #medievalworld #bringhistorytolife

Fascinating taphonomy: medieval cross slab grave covers in St Cuthbert’s Church, Elsdon. Wonderful depictions of swords, heraldic shields, human figures and the tools of various trades. ⁦@NewcastleCathedral⁩ ⁦Steve Ellwood⁩ #StCuthbert #Elsdon #Northumberland #taphonomy

Incredible to spot these medieval cross slab grave covers being used as part of the lintel above the entrance porch at St Cuthbert’s Church,Elsdon. The carving is so fresh and clear. ⁦@NewcastleCathedral⁩ #taphonomy #medievalhistory #StCuthbert #Elsdon ⁦Steve Ellwood⁩

Wonderful picture!

Gorgeous sky early evening last night. I love sitting outside in the garden with the last of the sunshine, around 6pm. Often the best time of the day. #sky #clouds #smallpleasures #northeast

Here’s to friendship indeed! I would not have survived the last five years without the love and support of friends: no exaggeration. Friendship is so wonderful to receive and so important to give. #InternationalDayofFriendship #Friendship #BeAFriend

Ice cream selfie #13: back to Wallington for our favourite walk to the walled garden. In a controversial move, we had ice creams FIRST! Ginger 🫚 and caramel for me. Delicious. ⁦NT Wallington⁩ #icecream

Close up of bumble bees enjoying the speedwell in the garden. ⁦Garden Brocante⁩ #bees

The butterflies were out in force, especially enjoying the buddleia, at Wallington today. Here, Red Admiral, Comma and Peacocks all basking in the warmth of the sun. ⁦Butterfly Conservation 🦋⁩ ⁦Garden Brocante⁩ ⁦WildlifeKate⁩ ⁦NT Wallington⁩ #butterflies

Fantastic visit to Locomotion in Shildon. What a terrific collection! TOH was very excited to see the oldest and earliest steam engines like Rocket, Sans Pareil and Locomotion itself. ⁦Locomotion⁩ #Railway200 #StocktontoDarlington #steamtrains

Sad news this eve that author Allan Ahlberg has passed away. His book, ‘Cops and Robbers’ was a firm favourite when I was a child. “Here are the Cops of London town, Hardworking, brave and true. They drink their tea, Stay up till 3 And take good care of you.” #ThinBlueLine 🚨

Sad to learn about the death of Allan Ahlberg. What an amazing legacy of joy and entertainment for parents and children alike. His books will live on and be enjoyed by generations to come. #AllanAhlberg #childrensbooks

Ice cream selfie #14. A Ciccarelli special in Alnmouth, very ginger flavour. Will definitely choose again! We’d visited the Franciscan Friary which had an Open Garden for charity. #icecream #blueskies ⁦Alnmouth⁩ ⁦Alnmouth Beach⁩

We’d been promising ourselves a curry night at The Soho Tavern in Kibblesworth for weeks - and finally made it happen! Lamb shank curry, butter chicken and several naan were consumed. #Guinness #CobraBeer #curry ⁦sohotavern⁩

Northern saints commemorated in stained glass in the church of St John the Baptist, Alnmouth: Wilfred, Bede and Cuthbert, with St George and patron Benedict Biscop thrown in for good measure! Designed by Leonard Evetts in the 1970s; made in Gateshead. #stainedglass ⁦#Alnmouth

Alnmouth beach yesterday in the sunshine. So many families out enjoying the water, weather and sand, though the beach is so big it still seems deserted! Grim up north, eh?! #Alnmouth ⁦Visit Northumberland⁩ ⁦Alnmouth Beach⁩ ⁦Alnmouth⁩ #beachlife #NorthSea

Glorious Alnmouth beach seen from the Friary. What a space. What a day! Very fond memories of this wonderful bit of Northumberland coast. ⁦Alnmouth Beach⁩ ⁦Alnmouth⁩ ⁦Visit Northumberland⁩ ⁦Steve Ellwood⁩