James Rye
jrye.bsky.social
James Rye
@jrye.bsky.social
Humanist. Lover of language, history, politics, psychotherapy, birds, art, photography, and the odd poem or two. King's Lynn Town Guide. Author.
http://www.circato.co.uk/
🏠 From Sailors to a Doctor: A House That Saw King’s Lynn’s Changing World
Step inside 2 Nelson Street and discover how one of King’s Lynn’s oldest buildings has borne witness to centuries of life.
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The Valiant Sailor (II): A King's Lynn House of Sailors, Brewers, an Artist, and a Doctor - circato
For most of its history, the building now numbered 2 Nelson Street, King’s Lynn, has been more than timber, plaster and brick. It has been [...]
circato.co.uk
January 18, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Sunlight on Reeds, RSPB Titchwell
January 17, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Technicalities! Despite appearances to the contrary Henry VIII had a hatred of divorce and never divorced a wife. He merely declared that certain of his marriages never existed and should therefore be annulled (and Cranmer obliged).
More history trivia at: circato.co.uk/history-trivia
January 12, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Sunlight on Reeds
January 8, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Historians preparing the Bayeux Tapestry for its planned visit to England later in the year have found incontrovertible proof that Donald Trump was there in 1066.
January 6, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Frampton Marsh RSPB
January 6, 2026 at 1:33 PM
“Let’s go get the polar bears!”
January 5, 2026 at 5:40 PM
The White House
January 5, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Oh. Buoy!
January 4, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Discover the secrets of **The Valiant Sailor**, one of King's Lynn's oldest timber-framed buildings. From curved jetties to dragon posts, its story is full of character.
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#KingsLynn #Heritage #Architecture
The Valiant Sailor (I): The Architectural Story of 2 Nelson Street, King’s Lynn - circato
Tucked into the curve of Nelson Street stands one of King’s Lynn’s most stubborn survivors. Known for much of its life as The Valiant Sailor, [...]
circato.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 10:55 AM
The Optimist's Prayer
May the mistakes I make in the new year be fewer than those I made in the last one.
January 1, 2026 at 3:44 PM
WWT (Welney Wildfowl and Wetland Trust)
January 1, 2026 at 12:37 PM
It was a privilege to spend time with 2 #KingsLynn visitors from New York who had booked a tour with #KingsLynnTownGuides. Although our regular walks have paused for winter, you can book a private tour at anytime. What a wonderful New Year's Gift!
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December 30, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Reeds
December 30, 2025 at 10:08 AM
RSPB Titchwell Marsh
December 29, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Leaves
December 27, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Path
December 26, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The Arctic Cathedral (Tromsdalen Church or Ishavskatedralen) Tromsø, Norway.
December 22, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Bauble
December 21, 2025 at 9:23 AM
High Street, King’s Lynn
December 20, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The man, the pub, the ruptured spleen
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#KingsLynn
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December 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Stern, Alta
December 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Pensthorpe Natural Park
December 16, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Majestic Cinema, King’s Lynn
December 15, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Pensthorpe Natural Park
December 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM