Air conditioner noir. #FilmNoir

Exploring the architecture of The Lord of the Rings films:

My top 5 twitter photos in 2022 - sneaking in at number 5 - worth cracking open: the remarkably complete C10th Anglo-Saxon tower at All Saints’ church, Earls Barton, Northamptonshire.

A boxy, beastie treat in the Tesco carpark this evening. @16Valver #volvo

Opening the attic hatch leads to rarely seen mediaeval views. The arch-braced and cusped wind-bracing at Holme Pierrepont Hall (Notts), dated 1502-29, is now hidden by a later ceiling. Join us for an online talk on mediaeval roofs on 25 Jan: eventbrite.com/e/uncovering-m…

A Saffron Walden doctors surgery on a cold night with a hint of Edward Hopper. #saffronwalden #edwardhopper

I could almost feel Richard Mortimer standing behind me. Street furniture, Saffron Walden style. #saffronwalden

Anybody who likes bricks needs to check this thread! #laterem wonderful.

An absolute legend in my eyes and ears. Thank you for the poetry. #GordonLightfoot RIP bbc.co.uk/news/entertain…

New edition of the Journal is now in the shops (Harts, TIC, Waitrose) - the splendid debut of our new editor, Dr Helen Lunnon. Hurry now to buy while stocks last!

Barsham’s Pilgrim’s Pale Ale at The Railway Arms, light and refreshing for a mid-afternoon pint or two. First time here since it reopened. Enjoying a beer in the sun Richard Mortimer ?

🏊🏻‍♂️Do you want to help re-open this spectacular, grade II listed, 1932 saltwater lido? Save Grange Lido CBS are organising a #CrossBayWalk on Sat 12 August, venturing over the vast sands of Morecambe Bay to raise funds for their restoration project. 👉🏻savegrangelido.co.uk/cross-bay-walk/

Treated to a visitation by a box tree moth this evening. Never seen one before. Luckily there is no box growing near us, so I could just enjoy looking at it. #moths #lepidoptary (Seen here caught under a glass.)

Windows, plumbing and a sleeping lawnmower. #Bamburgh

Pipes, windows and wood. #Cragside #NationalTrust

Windows, walls and another sleeping lawnmower. #Alnwick

A door no more. #York

Should anyone be involved in groups or societies which host experienced public speakers I'm open to offers to natter either online or in-person 😁 More details (inc. portfolio of subjects) in the link, but if historic buildings are your thing lets talk 🙂 …iskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/public-talks/

I’m in a pub, enjoying a safe pint of Abbot and discussing OS benchmarks. It’s all Richard Mortimer ‘s fault.