Dr Jennie Orr
@drjenniferorr.bsky.social
FRHistS SFHEA MHS
Vice President @bars.bsky.social
Irish & Scottish Studies, 1798, transatlantic networks
Senior Lecturer @newcastleuni.bsky.social
Member @thencps.bsky.social & Registrant @hypnotherapyhelps.bsky.social
Didn’t come up the Lagan in a bubble
Vice President @bars.bsky.social
Irish & Scottish Studies, 1798, transatlantic networks
Senior Lecturer @newcastleuni.bsky.social
Member @thencps.bsky.social & Registrant @hypnotherapyhelps.bsky.social
Didn’t come up the Lagan in a bubble
One of the nicest things about this year’s Linen Hall Library writing competition was the strong field of entries supported by dedicated women’s writing groups. Poetry runner up Dayna Jost (being hugged by me below) is one to watch.
December 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
One of the nicest things about this year’s Linen Hall Library writing competition was the strong field of entries supported by dedicated women’s writing groups. Poetry runner up Dayna Jost (being hugged by me below) is one to watch.
From my return journey back over the coast. Rock away, rock away
From Cullercoats to Whitley bay.
From Cullercoats to Whitley bay.
November 27, 2025 at 9:42 PM
From my return journey back over the coast. Rock away, rock away
From Cullercoats to Whitley bay.
From Cullercoats to Whitley bay.
Ending my brief but lovely trip back home with a gig: the brilliant Ashley Campbell with Thor Jensen and band at the Bangor Courthouse.
November 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Ending my brief but lovely trip back home with a gig: the brilliant Ashley Campbell with Thor Jensen and band at the Bangor Courthouse.
Doing the media bit ahead of the Linenhall’s annual Ulster Scots Writing Competition. Me and my homeboy in the corner of the Governor’s room while Prof Hutchinson is waxing lyrical on the quality of this year’s entry
November 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Doing the media bit ahead of the Linenhall’s annual Ulster Scots Writing Competition. Me and my homeboy in the corner of the Governor’s room while Prof Hutchinson is waxing lyrical on the quality of this year’s entry
A brief skip over home
November 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
A brief skip over home
Three turnstones just hanging out on the harbour wall
November 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Three turnstones just hanging out on the harbour wall
Until recently, Buckingham Nicks (1973) was considered a lost album in the pre-history of the 1975 Fleetwood Mac 5 formation. I’ve got hold of one of the earliest re-issued copies on vinyl. Still mindful of the fact that Nicks hated the cover, though.
September 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Until recently, Buckingham Nicks (1973) was considered a lost album in the pre-history of the 1975 Fleetwood Mac 5 formation. I’ve got hold of one of the earliest re-issued copies on vinyl. Still mindful of the fact that Nicks hated the cover, though.
“We are more balanced, more happy and more wholly human if we embrace equality of opportunity and celebrate diversity, whoever we are.” (Sanders, Frankland and Wilkins, 2009)
September 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
“We are more balanced, more happy and more wholly human if we embrace equality of opportunity and celebrate diversity, whoever we are.” (Sanders, Frankland and Wilkins, 2009)
This was a job that I really wanted to complete BEFORE the start of term madness kicked off. Waiting for a dry weekend (ha ha) so that we can finish painting the fence and get these gorgeous plants potted up next to it. I may be waiting for some time… but indoor outdoor plants is a nice aesthetic
September 17, 2025 at 7:24 AM
This was a job that I really wanted to complete BEFORE the start of term madness kicked off. Waiting for a dry weekend (ha ha) so that we can finish painting the fence and get these gorgeous plants potted up next to it. I may be waiting for some time… but indoor outdoor plants is a nice aesthetic
Child’s first drawing of me. Apart from the bald spot, it’s a canny likeness
September 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Child’s first drawing of me. Apart from the bald spot, it’s a canny likeness
And the Sandmartins are still with us.
September 13, 2025 at 7:21 PM
And the Sandmartins are still with us.
So much darkness in the world right now. Trying to stay grounded in our beautiful local scenery and family .
September 13, 2025 at 7:21 PM
So much darkness in the world right now. Trying to stay grounded in our beautiful local scenery and family .
Two things that made me smile: stunning Rudbeckia on the campus, being lucky enough to live in this place and enjoy early mornings like this
September 11, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Two things that made me smile: stunning Rudbeckia on the campus, being lucky enough to live in this place and enjoy early mornings like this
The run up to the lunar eclipse was almost as exciting as the event itself. Lovely crowd of people at Tynemouth/North Shields and a gorgeous sunset
September 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The run up to the lunar eclipse was almost as exciting as the event itself. Lovely crowd of people at Tynemouth/North Shields and a gorgeous sunset
Lovely shot! We had a brief glimpse in the North East of England. taken with a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphone. tricky to hold it steady!
September 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Lovely shot! We had a brief glimpse in the North East of England. taken with a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphone. tricky to hold it steady!
Great shot and all the more so for your nocturnal efforts! took this from North Shields, UK about an hour ago. it was worth the wait and great atmosphere among the spectators
September 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Great shot and all the more so for your nocturnal efforts! took this from North Shields, UK about an hour ago. it was worth the wait and great atmosphere among the spectators
Worth the wait! The blood moon appears over North Shields #bloodmoon #northshields
September 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Worth the wait! The blood moon appears over North Shields #bloodmoon #northshields
Red Arrows overhead as the Great North Run gets underway #redarrows #GNR #GNR2025 #newcastle #jesmond
September 7, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Red Arrows overhead as the Great North Run gets underway #redarrows #GNR #GNR2025 #newcastle #jesmond
Just hanging out in a bin
September 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Just hanging out in a bin
Lovely thank you gift from my outgoing MLitt (and imminent PhD) student. She’s taking a well earned couple of weeks’ break before getting back to Scottish Romanticism and economic theory
August 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Lovely thank you gift from my outgoing MLitt (and imminent PhD) student. She’s taking a well earned couple of weeks’ break before getting back to Scottish Romanticism and economic theory
This South African-themed display surprised me by thriving so well on 5 weeks of neglect. Yellow gladioli fronting three varieties of Agapanthus (“Blue Mountain”, “Charlotte” & 2023 Chelsea debut “Popping Purple”) with little jewels of red provided by crocosmia and rose hip
August 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM
This South African-themed display surprised me by thriving so well on 5 weeks of neglect. Yellow gladioli fronting three varieties of Agapanthus (“Blue Mountain”, “Charlotte” & 2023 Chelsea debut “Popping Purple”) with little jewels of red provided by crocosmia and rose hip
