Based In Churton
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Londoner living in Churton, exploring the area and blogging about heritage, visits, walks, food and anything else that makes me smile.
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Unusual stained glass in St Chad's Church, Farndon, in #Cheshire, both for its date and subject matter. It was commissioned in about 1660 by #Royalist squire William Barnston to celebrate his success defending the city of Chester from #Parliamentarian forces in 1643-5.
#StainedGlassSunday #CivilWar
#StainedGlassSunday #CivilWar
November 23, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Unusual stained glass in St Chad's Church, Farndon, in #Cheshire, both for its date and subject matter. It was commissioned in about 1660 by #Royalist squire William Barnston to celebrate his success defending the city of Chester from #Parliamentarian forces in 1643-5.
#StainedGlassSunday #CivilWar
#StainedGlassSunday #CivilWar
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The site has information boards identifying the monuments and providing a brief description. The monuments lie within the saddle or dip between Moel Llanfair and Moel Y Plas these summits are part of the Clwydian Range 📷 TAlanJones More: http://www.megalithi...
Llanarmon Yn Lal Burial Mounds
Round Barrow(s) in Denbighshire, Wales
www.megalithic.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The site has information boards identifying the monuments and providing a brief description. The monuments lie within the saddle or dip between Moel Llanfair and Moel Y Plas these summits are part of the Clwydian Range 📷 TAlanJones More: http://www.megalithi...
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CAS members - check your emails. Last meeting of the year 10 Dec 7:30pm at the Grosvenor Museum. Clare Dudman talking about the making of her film Three Ravens. Email Pauline Clarke [email protected] so we can order refreshments!
Non-members welcome! - £5.
Non-members welcome! - £5.
November 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
CAS members - check your emails. Last meeting of the year 10 Dec 7:30pm at the Grosvenor Museum. Clare Dudman talking about the making of her film Three Ravens. Email Pauline Clarke [email protected] so we can order refreshments!
Non-members welcome! - £5.
Non-members welcome! - £5.
The tiny St Edith's Church in Shocklach near Farndon has a number of great features, inc. a splendid Norman arch in the south wall, a single grotesque on the north wall, and a double bellcote. Only open for services and special occasions but well worth a visit if you're in the area: wp.me/pcZwQK-2NQ
November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The tiny St Edith's Church in Shocklach near Farndon has a number of great features, inc. a splendid Norman arch in the south wall, a single grotesque on the north wall, and a double bellcote. Only open for services and special occasions but well worth a visit if you're in the area: wp.me/pcZwQK-2NQ
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Fingers crossed we shall be offering a walking tour of the Rows as part of #Rowvember that explains the Rows as a system and looks at the development of some individual buildings, eg 38 Watergate St ('Katie's Tea Rooms).
Watch this space!
Watch this space!
October 19, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Fingers crossed we shall be offering a walking tour of the Rows as part of #Rowvember that explains the Rows as a system and looks at the development of some individual buildings, eg 38 Watergate St ('Katie's Tea Rooms).
Watch this space!
Watch this space!
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Folklore conservation in action! Absolutely loved learning about this campaign!
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People submit Welsh placenames to protect linguistic heritage
Entries include Welsh language names for fields and hills in move to ensure preservation of stories and legends
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October 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Folklore conservation in action! Absolutely loved learning about this campaign!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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For those who missed it and those who want to hear it again, we are delighted to say that the recording of Glynn Davis's talk on the Colchester Vase is now available on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TRX....
October 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
For those who missed it and those who want to hear it again, we are delighted to say that the recording of Glynn Davis's talk on the Colchester Vase is now available on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TRX....
The design at the bottom is lovely. The Grosvenor's guide says that the final :S:E (he is laid), a short version of H:S:E (he is laid here), meaning that the body was lost to the sea, so it is a memorial rather than a gravestone. The word for a shipwrecked man, naufrago, remains the same in Spanish.
The lower part of a tombstone from Roman Chester (Deva). While the name does not survive, the inscription details that the individual was an optio in the Roman army who died by shipwreck. Now part of the collections at the Grosvenor Museum in Chester. 📸 My own #EpigraphyTuesday
October 19, 2025 at 10:17 AM
The design at the bottom is lovely. The Grosvenor's guide says that the final :S:E (he is laid), a short version of H:S:E (he is laid here), meaning that the body was lost to the sea, so it is a memorial rather than a gravestone. The word for a shipwrecked man, naufrago, remains the same in Spanish.
The medieval St Chad’s Church in Farndon was largely rebuilt in 1658 due to Civil War war damage. It is probably best known for its small window showing the main Royalist participants at the Siege of Chester and some of their equipment but has lots more to see too. More on my blog: wp.me/pcZwQK-8hl
October 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The medieval St Chad’s Church in Farndon was largely rebuilt in 1658 due to Civil War war damage. It is probably best known for its small window showing the main Royalist participants at the Siege of Chester and some of their equipment but has lots more to see too. More on my blog: wp.me/pcZwQK-8hl
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Some incredible drone shots from our Borras Quarry excavations and the perfect time to share a reminder on responsible drone flight. The leaflets below highlight safe practice and you can read up on Cadw's drone policy here: cadw.gov.wales/visit/venue-....
September 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Some incredible drone shots from our Borras Quarry excavations and the perfect time to share a reminder on responsible drone flight. The leaflets below highlight safe practice and you can read up on Cadw's drone policy here: cadw.gov.wales/visit/venue-....
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Popped into Morville Church, Shropshire on the way back from Bridgnorth for a dose of some early Norman architecture and to see the fab font with its ‘green man’ style heads. I did a quick #lidar scan with the phone so you can give it a twirl & have a look… skfb.ly/pBBoP
Morville Church Font - Download Free 3D model by Mark Walters (@markwalters)
Early Norman period baptismal font circa 1118 inside Morville Church, Shropshire. Carved from limestone probably derived from Wenlock Edge
📍 Bridgnorth, England - Morville Church Font - Download Free...
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September 26, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Popped into Morville Church, Shropshire on the way back from Bridgnorth for a dose of some early Norman architecture and to see the fab font with its ‘green man’ style heads. I did a quick #lidar scan with the phone so you can give it a twirl & have a look… skfb.ly/pBBoP
The "Gladiators of Britain" exhibition, a collaboration between three museums, is on til Jan 2026 at the Grosvenor Museum, Chester. It's a great, object-rich and informative approach to the gladiatorial experience during Rome's occupation of Britain. Overview and pics on my blog at wp.me/pcZwQK-8bS
September 27, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The "Gladiators of Britain" exhibition, a collaboration between three museums, is on til Jan 2026 at the Grosvenor Museum, Chester. It's a great, object-rich and informative approach to the gladiatorial experience during Rome's occupation of Britain. Overview and pics on my blog at wp.me/pcZwQK-8bS
A lovely sunny walk yesterday along the Wirral estuary from Burton to Parkgate, about an hour each way, plus a welcome stop at The Harp. Lovely autumnal colours and berries, with splendid, sweeping views across the estuary towards Wales. Lots of photos and visiting info on the blog: wp.me/pcZwQK-8cn
September 23, 2025 at 10:10 PM
A lovely sunny walk yesterday along the Wirral estuary from Burton to Parkgate, about an hour each way, plus a welcome stop at The Harp. Lovely autumnal colours and berries, with splendid, sweeping views across the estuary towards Wales. Lots of photos and visiting info on the blog: wp.me/pcZwQK-8cn
My final Open Heritage Day visit last week was a super walking tour of John Douglas buildings in Chester by discerning art historian Chantal Bradburn. I knew of some of his work but until the walk had no idea of the full scope of his imagination and creativity. More on the blog at wp.me/pcZwQK-89m
September 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
My final Open Heritage Day visit last week was a super walking tour of John Douglas buildings in Chester by discerning art historian Chantal Bradburn. I knew of some of his work but until the walk had no idea of the full scope of his imagination and creativity. More on the blog at wp.me/pcZwQK-89m
A well-attended Grosvenor Mus talk "Cheshire's Archives: A Story Shared" by Paul Newman (Cheshire Archives) and Tim Brown (architect) explained the project to build 2 new archive hubs, as well as what to expect when the new Chester and Crewe archives open in 2026. More on the blog: wp.me/pcZwQK-89h
“Cheshire’s Archives: A Story Shared.” Great to learn about the new Cheshire Archives, opening next year
On Wednesday 17th September, as part of Heritage Open Day, Paul Newman from the Cheshire Archives and Tim Brown from the architectural firm Ellis Williams, explained to a well-attended audience at …
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September 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
A well-attended Grosvenor Mus talk "Cheshire's Archives: A Story Shared" by Paul Newman (Cheshire Archives) and Tim Brown (architect) explained the project to build 2 new archive hubs, as well as what to expect when the new Chester and Crewe archives open in 2026. More on the blog: wp.me/pcZwQK-89h
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Do go and see the excellent 'Gladiators of Britain' touring exhibition, which has just opened at theGrosvenor Museum, #Chester!
1) Shackles from #Colchester. Make you wonder if those found at Hunter Street, Chester, were possibly associated with the arena in some way.
1) Shackles from #Colchester. Make you wonder if those found at Hunter Street, Chester, were possibly associated with the arena in some way.
September 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Do go and see the excellent 'Gladiators of Britain' touring exhibition, which has just opened at theGrosvenor Museum, #Chester!
1) Shackles from #Colchester. Make you wonder if those found at Hunter Street, Chester, were possibly associated with the arena in some way.
1) Shackles from #Colchester. Make you wonder if those found at Hunter Street, Chester, were possibly associated with the arena in some way.
A great talk last week by Chantal Bradburn at the former 1937-8 Western Command, Chester (now the Churchill Building). I had no idea that it was a military building of such strategic importance in WW2. Many insights into the building, its role and later history. More on the blog wp.me/pcZwQK-893
September 20, 2025 at 1:35 PM
A great talk last week by Chantal Bradburn at the former 1937-8 Western Command, Chester (now the Churchill Building). I had no idea that it was a military building of such strategic importance in WW2. Many insights into the building, its role and later history. More on the blog wp.me/pcZwQK-893
An excellent afternoon on 16th August at Penmaenmawr with @helenus3.bsky.social to attend the talks on "The Landscape of Neolithic Axes" as part of the Carneddau Landscape Partnership project. It was hugely informative and very enjoyable. My notes at wp.me/pcZwQK-84t with thanks to everyone involved
August 22, 2025 at 8:48 PM
An excellent afternoon on 16th August at Penmaenmawr with @helenus3.bsky.social to attend the talks on "The Landscape of Neolithic Axes" as part of the Carneddau Landscape Partnership project. It was hugely informative and very enjoyable. My notes at wp.me/pcZwQK-84t with thanks to everyone involved
It was great to visit the Bryneglwys excavation Open Day last weekend, on the lower slopes of Llantysilio mountain just before they closed for the season, with thanks to all. Loads to see on the ground, and a table of finds to explore too. Much more on my blog, with photos, at wp.me/pcZwQK-7Zo
Open Day of the CRAG excavations at Bryneglwys, Llantisilio Mountain
Many thanks to the Clwydian Range Archaeology Group (CRAG) for organizing an Open Day to the Bryneglwys excavations on 9th August 2025, and to Dr Ian Brooks of Engineering Archaeological Services (…
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August 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
It was great to visit the Bryneglwys excavation Open Day last weekend, on the lower slopes of Llantysilio mountain just before they closed for the season, with thanks to all. Loads to see on the ground, and a table of finds to explore too. Much more on my blog, with photos, at wp.me/pcZwQK-7Zo
A lovely spur-of-the-moment decision to go and visit the RSPB nature reserved at Burton Mere on the Wirral estuary yesterday was splendidly rewarded with super wetland habitat walks and dozens of stunning water birds. More about what's there, pics and visiting details on my blog: wp.me/pcZwQK-7QS
August 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A lovely spur-of-the-moment decision to go and visit the RSPB nature reserved at Burton Mere on the Wirral estuary yesterday was splendidly rewarded with super wetland habitat walks and dozens of stunning water birds. More about what's there, pics and visiting details on my blog: wp.me/pcZwQK-7QS
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Exhilarating morning up a hill above Bryneglwys, Corwen, #NorthWales at Clwyd Range Archaeology Group's dig, with Dr. Ian Brooks, Frances Lynch Llewellyn, @churton.bsky.social & others.
Site of #BronzeAge ring cairn & other features, with finds of cremated bone, pottery and worked stone & flint🏺
Site of #BronzeAge ring cairn & other features, with finds of cremated bone, pottery and worked stone & flint🏺
August 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Exhilarating morning up a hill above Bryneglwys, Corwen, #NorthWales at Clwyd Range Archaeology Group's dig, with Dr. Ian Brooks, Frances Lynch Llewellyn, @churton.bsky.social & others.
Site of #BronzeAge ring cairn & other features, with finds of cremated bone, pottery and worked stone & flint🏺
Site of #BronzeAge ring cairn & other features, with finds of cremated bone, pottery and worked stone & flint🏺
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Experiencing the divine? Museum presentations of religion in Roman Britain - Antony Lee
15/16
Experiencing the divine? Museum presentations of religion in Roman Britain - Antony Lee
15/16
Experiencing the divine? Museum presentations of religion in Roman Britain | Antiquity | Cambridge Core
Religious practice in the Roman world involved diverse rituals and knowledge. The author analyses 23 UK museum displays to assess how religion in Roman Britain is presented and discusses how museums might use research on ‘lived ancient religion’ to offer more varied and engaging narratives of religious practices that challenge visitors’ perceptions of the period.
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July 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Want to learn more? Read the original research article 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
Experiencing the divine? Museum presentations of religion in Roman Britain - Antony Lee
15/16
Experiencing the divine? Museum presentations of religion in Roman Britain - Antony Lee
15/16
A month ago I knew almost nothing about the National Eisteddfod or Gorsedd circles, but what a fascinating learning curve to do the research on the stone circle at Plas Newydd, Llangollen. It looks prehistoric but was built in 1907 for the 1908 Eisteddfod. More details on the blog: wp.me/pcZwQK-7Lm
July 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
A month ago I knew almost nothing about the National Eisteddfod or Gorsedd circles, but what a fascinating learning curve to do the research on the stone circle at Plas Newydd, Llangollen. It looks prehistoric but was built in 1907 for the 1908 Eisteddfod. More details on the blog: wp.me/pcZwQK-7Lm
Yesterday's sun-and-rain walk along the Sustrans cycle and pedestrian lane and boardwalk along the Dee estuary was super. I was rained off a little early, but plan to walk the whole thing now that I have seen the fantastic wetlands and amazing views. Full details on the blog at wp.me/pcZwQK-7PR
July 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Yesterday's sun-and-rain walk along the Sustrans cycle and pedestrian lane and boardwalk along the Dee estuary was super. I was rained off a little early, but plan to walk the whole thing now that I have seen the fantastic wetlands and amazing views. Full details on the blog at wp.me/pcZwQK-7PR