Last chance to see our current exhibit, 'Cromwell's Huntingdon', looks at what our town was like during his early life here, including many royal visits and local political controversy. The display runs until 29 September. More details at: cromwellmuseum.org/events/cromwel…

Flowers and Grasses of the Four Seasons, by circle of Kano Mitsunobu, late 16th century

Wow!

Keeping the ivy on our wall is a constant battle with our neighbour. Here is why it'sworth it! #bees #pollinators #hornet BUZZCLUB Buglife

I’m so delighted to see my work so beautifully framed. And to know it’s giving pleasure. Thank you Alison. 😊

It's not just climate activists that block roads.

New York could make history by making polluters pay for climate damages, but Governor Hochul is on the fence. Add your name now, this bill could set a precedent in making polluters pay! secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/ma…

#OnThisDay 23 September 1642 was the cavalry action known as the Battle of Powick Bridge in #Worcestershire, the first significant military engagement of the first #EnglishCivilWar, "where England's sorrows began" and Prince Rupert's reputation started. #17thCentury (image Wiki)

At around 2 kilometres in length the newly constructed wetlands at Althorp will become home to many creatures and plants. It continues to take shape in this heavy rainfall. Slowing the water down will in turn help aliviate flooding in NW Northampton. [email protected] o

Your Monday morning sewage dumping map of England and Wales, 23rd Sep 2024. 🤬

Cannes, south of France, this morning, home of the iconic film festival. Ive run out of words to adequately express how badly the media continues to fail us

Pink Robin (Petroica rodinogaster) It’s been a while. Another dose of pink. Taken a few months ago. 📷: deepak karra (Instagram) ©️🇦🇺 #BirdPhotography #NaturePhotography #Australia

23 Sept 1642: Richard Baxter nonconforming minister & spiritual writer witnesses the first engagement of the #English civil war at Powick Bridge near #Worcester #otd (NPG/ wici)

FT: What to do when the US becomes uninsurable "State Farm, one of the largest US 🇺🇸 insurance companies, recently announced it would stop selling coverage to California homeowners — not just those in wildfire zones, but everywhere across the state"⚠️ ft.com/content/a801a8…

Who's getting arrested for this then?

The aging process of Sir Simon Fanshawe, bapt 23 Apr 1604, d. 1679. 1. By William Dobson, 1645, aged 40/41 2. By Peter Lely, 1657, aged 52/53 (Both: Valence House Museum) He & Oliver Cromwell shared a common great-great-grandfather. And, according to some, shared looks too.

Signing bombs and missiles is psychotic - whoever is doing it, during whichever war.

Ooh what a great event this will be.

Reminder that there are climate activists currently in jail for trying to raise awareness about exactly this

New discovery: Viking hoard discovered in Årdal, Norway. The hoard consists of four silver bracelets, each featuring different decorations. Based on their appearance, they have been roughly dated to the 9th-10th centuries. newsweek.com/archaeologist-…