Linda Hardy
@lindahardy.bsky.social
English born Australian
My interests: Genealogy mostly researching in England
loves old buildings, thatched cottages, architecture and history, photography, animals, nature, gardens, the sea, books
Location: Queensland, Australia
My interests: Genealogy mostly researching in England
loves old buildings, thatched cottages, architecture and history, photography, animals, nature, gardens, the sea, books
Location: Queensland, Australia
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Queen Elizabeth rose blooming this week so happy to see them been a while.
December 19, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Queen Elizabeth rose blooming this week so happy to see them been a while.
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Ice feathers on the windscreen this morning
December 20, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Ice feathers on the windscreen this morning
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December 20, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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A selection of pubs from Ripon.
Golden Lion.
Navigation.
The Magdalens.
The Water Rat.
Golden Lion.
Navigation.
The Magdalens.
The Water Rat.
December 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
A selection of pubs from Ripon.
Golden Lion.
Navigation.
The Magdalens.
The Water Rat.
Golden Lion.
Navigation.
The Magdalens.
The Water Rat.
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A house has existed on the site of Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury, W. Yorks since the 16th century. In the 18th century the Bedford family owned the land & in 1761 there was a house, gardens, grounds, gazebo & adjacent farm. John Hague purchased the land in 1798 with improvements made over /1
December 18, 2025 at 9:46 AM
A house has existed on the site of Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury, W. Yorks since the 16th century. In the 18th century the Bedford family owned the land & in 1761 there was a house, gardens, grounds, gazebo & adjacent farm. John Hague purchased the land in 1798 with improvements made over /1
I do this all the time
Anyone else google a phone number they don't recognize instead of answering the phone?
December 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
I do this all the time
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Kevin McCloud delivered a lecture for SAVE’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
This struck a chord. 'When we bulldoze buildings we also destroy the collective memory, culture and identity of the communities they belong to.'
It's a reminder that buildings are far more than just materials. ⛪
This struck a chord. 'When we bulldoze buildings we also destroy the collective memory, culture and identity of the communities they belong to.'
It's a reminder that buildings are far more than just materials. ⛪
December 16, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Kevin McCloud delivered a lecture for SAVE’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
This struck a chord. 'When we bulldoze buildings we also destroy the collective memory, culture and identity of the communities they belong to.'
It's a reminder that buildings are far more than just materials. ⛪
This struck a chord. 'When we bulldoze buildings we also destroy the collective memory, culture and identity of the communities they belong to.'
It's a reminder that buildings are far more than just materials. ⛪
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University of Glasgow #scotland #photography
December 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
University of Glasgow #scotland #photography
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Just 2 weeks until my next online talk: Historic Buildings in the Landscape!
I'll be exploring local sources of building materials inc the brick, stone & timber for Tattershall Castle which came from a 20 mile radius: Edlington Moor, Ancaster & Stixwould.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
I'll be exploring local sources of building materials inc the brick, stone & timber for Tattershall Castle which came from a 20 mile radius: Edlington Moor, Ancaster & Stixwould.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
December 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Just 2 weeks until my next online talk: Historic Buildings in the Landscape!
I'll be exploring local sources of building materials inc the brick, stone & timber for Tattershall Castle which came from a 20 mile radius: Edlington Moor, Ancaster & Stixwould.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
I'll be exploring local sources of building materials inc the brick, stone & timber for Tattershall Castle which came from a 20 mile radius: Edlington Moor, Ancaster & Stixwould.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
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📣 SOUTH + SE ENGLAND inc. LONDON! You are in time to make a nomination for our Top Ten Endangered Buildings list 2026! Tell us about threatened and dilapidated Victorian & Edwardian buildings in your local area. 📩 [email protected] to suggest a building or structure 🧵
📷 Trevor Bishenden
📷 Trevor Bishenden
December 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
📣 SOUTH + SE ENGLAND inc. LONDON! You are in time to make a nomination for our Top Ten Endangered Buildings list 2026! Tell us about threatened and dilapidated Victorian & Edwardian buildings in your local area. 📩 [email protected] to suggest a building or structure 🧵
📷 Trevor Bishenden
📷 Trevor Bishenden
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The Street Signs of Holborn with #WallsOnWednesday
December 16, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The Street Signs of Holborn with #WallsOnWednesday
can anyone help Sara below, with #Insurance #car
Please can anyone help, my grandson is trying to get insurance for his car but keeps getting refused, some of the reasons are ridiculous. Yes he’s 17 and has a Seat ibeza but surely someone could give him a chance? Any suggestions would be great thank you
December 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
can anyone help Sara below, with #Insurance #car
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Advent image 17 December
Sunrise over the Brendon Hills, Exmoor National Park
15 Dec 2022
@stormhour.com @exmoor.bsky.social
Sunrise over the Brendon Hills, Exmoor National Park
15 Dec 2022
@stormhour.com @exmoor.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Advent image 17 December
Sunrise over the Brendon Hills, Exmoor National Park
15 Dec 2022
@stormhour.com @exmoor.bsky.social
Sunrise over the Brendon Hills, Exmoor National Park
15 Dec 2022
@stormhour.com @exmoor.bsky.social
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The best streets have enclosure & variety in a pattern.
December 17, 2025 at 10:05 AM
The best streets have enclosure & variety in a pattern.
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Cover to Cover: Christmas at Scotney in Kent
Each room of the Victorian Mansion has been transformed with decorations inspired by books from Scotney's collection. From Alice in Wonderland to A Christmas Carol there's enchantment around every corner 🎄
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/s...
Each room of the Victorian Mansion has been transformed with decorations inspired by books from Scotney's collection. From Alice in Wonderland to A Christmas Carol there's enchantment around every corner 🎄
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/s...
December 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Cover to Cover: Christmas at Scotney in Kent
Each room of the Victorian Mansion has been transformed with decorations inspired by books from Scotney's collection. From Alice in Wonderland to A Christmas Carol there's enchantment around every corner 🎄
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/s...
Each room of the Victorian Mansion has been transformed with decorations inspired by books from Scotney's collection. From Alice in Wonderland to A Christmas Carol there's enchantment around every corner 🎄
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/kent/s...
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Joseph Grimaldi was the first great clown of English theatre, transforming the part into a starring role of pantomime. After his death in 1837 Grimaldi's memoir was written by Charles Dickens. He was buried in the churchyard of Pentonville Chapel at Islington, now Grimaldi Park.
December 17, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Joseph Grimaldi was the first great clown of English theatre, transforming the part into a starring role of pantomime. After his death in 1837 Grimaldi's memoir was written by Charles Dickens. He was buried in the churchyard of Pentonville Chapel at Islington, now Grimaldi Park.
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Lancaster Castle aerial view - a Norman stronghold on a Roman site. The keep & gatehouse overlook the city while the Duchy of Lancaster still owns the fortress. It served as a prison for centuries & finally closed in 2011 #Lancaster #aerial #image #Castle
December 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Lancaster Castle aerial view - a Norman stronghold on a Roman site. The keep & gatehouse overlook the city while the Duchy of Lancaster still owns the fortress. It served as a prison for centuries & finally closed in 2011 #Lancaster #aerial #image #Castle
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Southwold Lighthouse rises above snow-covered Suffolk streets. Built in 1890 by Trinity House, its electric light replaced paraffin in 1936. Unusually inland for a lighthouse #Southwold #aerial #image #Suffolk #WINTER
December 18, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Southwold Lighthouse rises above snow-covered Suffolk streets. Built in 1890 by Trinity House, its electric light replaced paraffin in 1936. Unusually inland for a lighthouse #Southwold #aerial #image #Suffolk #WINTER
c.org/cNyMmhTNVL #Albanese has done nothing to help the people of #Australia this country needs strong leadership
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
Call for resignation of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
c.org
December 18, 2025 at 6:41 AM
c.org/cNyMmhTNVL #Albanese has done nothing to help the people of #Australia this country needs strong leadership
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December 9, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Greenland Dock at Rotherhithe dates from the end of the 17th century when it was created as the Howland Wet Dock. In the 18th century it became a centre of the whaling trade and was renamed Greenland Dock. It later became part of the Surrey Commercial Docks.
December 9, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Greenland Dock at Rotherhithe dates from the end of the 17th century when it was created as the Howland Wet Dock. In the 18th century it became a centre of the whaling trade and was renamed Greenland Dock. It later became part of the Surrey Commercial Docks.
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An excellent terrace of 18th century roughcast and thatched cottages in Little Barford, Bedfordshire 🤩
Now and in c.1905
(Archive image from st-neots.ccan.co.uk/content/cata...).
Now and in c.1905
(Archive image from st-neots.ccan.co.uk/content/cata...).
December 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM
An excellent terrace of 18th century roughcast and thatched cottages in Little Barford, Bedfordshire 🤩
Now and in c.1905
(Archive image from st-neots.ccan.co.uk/content/cata...).
Now and in c.1905
(Archive image from st-neots.ccan.co.uk/content/cata...).
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'The whole building seemed to be a natural part of the hillside, as if it had grown there.' - Alan Garner describing Highmost Redmanhey (Birtles Farm, Cheshire).
Come & find out more on Historic Buildings in the Landscape during an online talk, 30 Dec:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
Come & find out more on Historic Buildings in the Landscape during an online talk, 30 Dec:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
December 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
'The whole building seemed to be a natural part of the hillside, as if it had grown there.' - Alan Garner describing Highmost Redmanhey (Birtles Farm, Cheshire).
Come & find out more on Historic Buildings in the Landscape during an online talk, 30 Dec:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...
Come & find out more on Historic Buildings in the Landscape during an online talk, 30 Dec:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/buildings-...