Mike Puddephatt
@mikedellwick.bsky.social
My interests are History, Antiques, Genealogy.
Five years ago my wife and I moved from Leicestershire to Lincolnshire where we bought a fairly run down old cottage and have spent time slowly restoring it.
Five years ago my wife and I moved from Leicestershire to Lincolnshire where we bought a fairly run down old cottage and have spent time slowly restoring it.
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When the flames form a dragon #Shetland #uphellyaa
January 28, 2026 at 3:52 PM
When the flames form a dragon #Shetland #uphellyaa
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This celebrates the discovery of Richard III beneath Leicester's most famous car park, and also defends the city against Yorkists and archaeology against Steve Coogan.
For Central Bylines: The discovery of Richard III enriched Leicester in every way
I've written another article for Central Bylines . This one celebrates the discovery of Richard III beneath Leicester's most famous car park...
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January 28, 2026 at 11:33 AM
This celebrates the discovery of Richard III beneath Leicester's most famous car park, and also defends the city against Yorkists and archaeology against Steve Coogan.
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PERSON OF THE DAY. 25 January 1759. Robert Burns was born in Alloway, Ayrshire. He’s regarded as the National Poet of Scotland. His poem (and song) Auld Lang Syne is often sung to welcome in the New Year. His birthday is also celebrated as “Burns Night”.
January 25, 2026 at 9:31 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 25 January 1759. Robert Burns was born in Alloway, Ayrshire. He’s regarded as the National Poet of Scotland. His poem (and song) Auld Lang Syne is often sung to welcome in the New Year. His birthday is also celebrated as “Burns Night”.
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Q7 (10th January 1978). John Bluthal and Spike Milligan mime along to Everything Is Fresh Today (performed by Jack Hodges in 1933).
January 10, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Q7 (10th January 1978). John Bluthal and Spike Milligan mime along to Everything Is Fresh Today (performed by Jack Hodges in 1933).
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The new Norfolk Iron Age carnyx find featured on #DiggingForBritain with @profaliceroberts.bsky.social is beyond spectacular, dating to that crucial period for the Iceni between Caesar’s expeditions & Boudica’s rebellion. Already my find of the decade, today is a day to worship the carnyx…
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January 7, 2026 at 9:34 AM
The new Norfolk Iron Age carnyx find featured on #DiggingForBritain with @profaliceroberts.bsky.social is beyond spectacular, dating to that crucial period for the Iceni between Caesar’s expeditions & Boudica’s rebellion. Already my find of the decade, today is a day to worship the carnyx…
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I don’t believe any country has ever been invaded for its offshore wind turbines.
January 4, 2026 at 6:51 AM
I don’t believe any country has ever been invaded for its offshore wind turbines.
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The complete Bayeux Tapestry has finally been released and proves that Bishop Odo had absolutely nothing to do with the illegal Norman invasion of England.
December 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The complete Bayeux Tapestry has finally been released and proves that Bishop Odo had absolutely nothing to do with the illegal Norman invasion of England.
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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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Some buildings wear their history lightly, changing with each new occupant, shaped by the hands of time. Others remain stubbornly unchanged, quietly holding their stories in place. rmbconservation.co.uk/news-posts/p... #heritage #buildingconservation #medieval #history
A Time Capsule in Timber and Stone - R. Moore Building Conservation Ltd
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December 12, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Some buildings wear their history lightly, changing with each new occupant, shaped by the hands of time. Others remain stubbornly unchanged, quietly holding their stories in place. rmbconservation.co.uk/news-posts/p... #heritage #buildingconservation #medieval #history
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I think that must have been in one of the Gnostic Gospels.
December 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I think that must have been in one of the Gnostic Gospels.
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Portal to the past. Alderman Stairs, featured on John Rocque’s map of 1746, also known as Alderman Parsons Stairs & Lady Parsons Stairs, probably named after a previous owner and his wife. Connecting river to land, these steps once bustled with people & activity, now quiet, eerie & full of ghosts.
December 2, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Portal to the past. Alderman Stairs, featured on John Rocque’s map of 1746, also known as Alderman Parsons Stairs & Lady Parsons Stairs, probably named after a previous owner and his wife. Connecting river to land, these steps once bustled with people & activity, now quiet, eerie & full of ghosts.
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In the 1750s two empires at either end of Eurasia started work on these two wooden structures. A stark illustration of different spending priorities and the cultures that shaped them.
November 19, 2025 at 7:09 AM
In the 1750s two empires at either end of Eurasia started work on these two wooden structures. A stark illustration of different spending priorities and the cultures that shaped them.
Back from a few days in Leicester visiting friends.
Also visited the new Jewry Wall museum (well worth it).
Also visited the new Jewry Wall museum (well worth it).
November 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Back from a few days in Leicester visiting friends.
Also visited the new Jewry Wall museum (well worth it).
Also visited the new Jewry Wall museum (well worth it).
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In the UK, we mark the failure of Guy Fawkes to blow up Parliament by… setting fire to him every year🧨 Bonfires blaze, effigies burn, and the skies crackle with fireworks.
In Malta, any excuse is firework-night 😁 Here's a snap from my last visit - from Sliema to Valletta
#Fireworks
In Malta, any excuse is firework-night 😁 Here's a snap from my last visit - from Sliema to Valletta
#Fireworks
November 5, 2025 at 10:57 AM
In the UK, we mark the failure of Guy Fawkes to blow up Parliament by… setting fire to him every year🧨 Bonfires blaze, effigies burn, and the skies crackle with fireworks.
In Malta, any excuse is firework-night 😁 Here's a snap from my last visit - from Sliema to Valletta
#Fireworks
In Malta, any excuse is firework-night 😁 Here's a snap from my last visit - from Sliema to Valletta
#Fireworks
Bonfire night 1950s/60s
November 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Bonfire night 1950s/60s
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Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
October 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Minority representation on TV causes outrage
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
From the new Private Eye, in shops now.
Nice morning here at the old cottage.
Love that Autumn sunlight.
Love that Autumn sunlight.
October 30, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Nice morning here at the old cottage.
Love that Autumn sunlight.
Love that Autumn sunlight.
Last Saturday we were at Sandringham Country Fair.
September 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Last Saturday we were at Sandringham Country Fair.
Spending a few days in Norfolk.
On our way to Wells next the Sea took a slight detour to this
Brewery.
On our way to Wells next the Sea took a slight detour to this
Brewery.
September 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Spending a few days in Norfolk.
On our way to Wells next the Sea took a slight detour to this
Brewery.
On our way to Wells next the Sea took a slight detour to this
Brewery.
Found this in the garden with my metal detector.
Quite common WW1 army button-/-but I think I know who this belonged to. When I looked at the 1921 census I found a lady and her three children were living in our cottage at this time.
Quite common WW1 army button-/-but I think I know who this belonged to. When I looked at the 1921 census I found a lady and her three children were living in our cottage at this time.
September 9, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Found this in the garden with my metal detector.
Quite common WW1 army button-/-but I think I know who this belonged to. When I looked at the 1921 census I found a lady and her three children were living in our cottage at this time.
Quite common WW1 army button-/-but I think I know who this belonged to. When I looked at the 1921 census I found a lady and her three children were living in our cottage at this time.
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Have you ever tried tracing the history of your house? Discover where to begin with house history research with our guide 🏡
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...
September 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Have you ever tried tracing the history of your house? Discover where to begin with house history research with our guide 🏡
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...
www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...
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Nearly at £7k on the Ride for Tim fundraiser. I'd love to reach £10k if possible – please support the charities if you can! We are raising money for @mind.org.uk, @sustrans.bsky.social and @flightfreeuk.bsky.social, all charities Tim supported: givewheel.com/fundraising/...
Ride for Tim
In January 2025, our friend Tim McKenna lost his battle with his mental health and took his life. He was a wonderful man, friend and father, and was an inspiration to many, through his cycling adventu...
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August 27, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Nearly at £7k on the Ride for Tim fundraiser. I'd love to reach £10k if possible – please support the charities if you can! We are raising money for @mind.org.uk, @sustrans.bsky.social and @flightfreeuk.bsky.social, all charities Tim supported: givewheel.com/fundraising/...
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This cannon was made by Peter Baude, a Tudor gunfounder, and is 8ft 9in (2.65m) long, weighing 5430lb (2463kg).
#MuseumCannonDay
#MuseumCannonDay
August 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
This cannon was made by Peter Baude, a Tudor gunfounder, and is 8ft 9in (2.65m) long, weighing 5430lb (2463kg).
#MuseumCannonDay
#MuseumCannonDay