Wiltshire_Words
@wiltshirewords.bsky.social
Wiltshire walker & Cumbrian exile. Loves #Walks #Literature #Landscape #History #Place also on #Substack @ https://wiltshirewords.substack.com/ 🏳️⚧️
Same bridge, six months apart. The winterbourne River Kennet, dry during the Dog Days of summer but in winter, the chalk aquifer releases a steady flow of icy chalk-clean water. #Avebury #Wiltshire #Winterbourne
December 28, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Same bridge, six months apart. The winterbourne River Kennet, dry during the Dog Days of summer but in winter, the chalk aquifer releases a steady flow of icy chalk-clean water. #Avebury #Wiltshire #Winterbourne
Explored the Overton Hill Barrow Cemetery in the dying light of icily cold Saturday. The complex of a dozen Bowl, Bell, Roman, Bronze Age & Saxon inhumation Barrows overlook The Sanctuary & Avebury. The Roman road to Aquae Sulis crosses this most ancient yard of graves. Many Hawthorn berry baubles 2
December 28, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Explored the Overton Hill Barrow Cemetery in the dying light of icily cold Saturday. The complex of a dozen Bowl, Bell, Roman, Bronze Age & Saxon inhumation Barrows overlook The Sanctuary & Avebury. The Roman road to Aquae Sulis crosses this most ancient yard of graves. Many Hawthorn berry baubles 2
I doubt there is a better photograph than this one that demonstrates how massive (36 ft ditch, 30 ft bank) and steep the original earthwork at #Avebury was. The water table being much higher in Neolithic times, there could have been standing water in the chalk moat. #Neolithic #Wiltshire
December 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I doubt there is a better photograph than this one that demonstrates how massive (36 ft ditch, 30 ft bank) and steep the original earthwork at #Avebury was. The water table being much higher in Neolithic times, there could have been standing water in the chalk moat. #Neolithic #Wiltshire
December 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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I think The Express needs to find their Xmas spirit.
We're paying £476m for a regime that tear gasses babies & destroys shelters in freezing conditions.
We should divert that money to a functioning and fair migration system.
Tune in to @boldpolitics.bsky.social at 3pm tomorrow.
We're paying £476m for a regime that tear gasses babies & destroys shelters in freezing conditions.
We should divert that money to a functioning and fair migration system.
Tune in to @boldpolitics.bsky.social at 3pm tomorrow.
December 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I think The Express needs to find their Xmas spirit.
We're paying £476m for a regime that tear gasses babies & destroys shelters in freezing conditions.
We should divert that money to a functioning and fair migration system.
Tune in to @boldpolitics.bsky.social at 3pm tomorrow.
We're paying £476m for a regime that tear gasses babies & destroys shelters in freezing conditions.
We should divert that money to a functioning and fair migration system.
Tune in to @boldpolitics.bsky.social at 3pm tomorrow.
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As a special treat for #HillfortsWednesday landing on Christmas Eve, we’re sharing some wintery images of hillforts in the care of the National Trust!
The photos are of Figsbury Ring (Wiltshire), Hod Hill (Dorset), Mam Tor (Derbyshire) and Cissbury Ring (West Sussex).
The photos are of Figsbury Ring (Wiltshire), Hod Hill (Dorset), Mam Tor (Derbyshire) and Cissbury Ring (West Sussex).
December 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
As a special treat for #HillfortsWednesday landing on Christmas Eve, we’re sharing some wintery images of hillforts in the care of the National Trust!
The photos are of Figsbury Ring (Wiltshire), Hod Hill (Dorset), Mam Tor (Derbyshire) and Cissbury Ring (West Sussex).
The photos are of Figsbury Ring (Wiltshire), Hod Hill (Dorset), Mam Tor (Derbyshire) and Cissbury Ring (West Sussex).
The Westbury White Horse, concreted over in 1950 but was cut into the chalk around 1600 to commemorate the Battle of Ethandun in AD878 #Wiltshire #Hillfort
December 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The Westbury White Horse, concreted over in 1950 but was cut into the chalk around 1600 to commemorate the Battle of Ethandun in AD878 #Wiltshire #Hillfort
Bratton Camp above Warminster looking at the steel statue artwork commissioned for the MoD's 'Respect the Range' campaign to make people aware of the dangers on military land #Wiltshire #WhiteHorse #SalisburyPlain
December 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Bratton Camp above Warminster looking at the steel statue artwork commissioned for the MoD's 'Respect the Range' campaign to make people aware of the dangers on military land #Wiltshire #WhiteHorse #SalisburyPlain
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"Christmas" (1929)
Robin Tanner (1904–1988)
British
Etcher, draughtsman, painter in watercolour, teacher and writer, born in Bristol, but spent most of his life in northwest Wiltshire, which was the main subject of his work.
Chippenham Museum
#Art
Robin Tanner (1904–1988)
British
Etcher, draughtsman, painter in watercolour, teacher and writer, born in Bristol, but spent most of his life in northwest Wiltshire, which was the main subject of his work.
Chippenham Museum
#Art
December 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
"Christmas" (1929)
Robin Tanner (1904–1988)
British
Etcher, draughtsman, painter in watercolour, teacher and writer, born in Bristol, but spent most of his life in northwest Wiltshire, which was the main subject of his work.
Chippenham Museum
#Art
Robin Tanner (1904–1988)
British
Etcher, draughtsman, painter in watercolour, teacher and writer, born in Bristol, but spent most of his life in northwest Wiltshire, which was the main subject of his work.
Chippenham Museum
#Art
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Matthew Bowles works for the IEA.
Funded by the fossil fuel industry, gambling and tobacco.
Times up.
Merry Christmas!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Funded by the fossil fuel industry, gambling and tobacco.
Times up.
Merry Christmas!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
December 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Matthew Bowles works for the IEA.
Funded by the fossil fuel industry, gambling and tobacco.
Times up.
Merry Christmas!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Funded by the fossil fuel industry, gambling and tobacco.
Times up.
Merry Christmas!
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Happy Winter Solstice, where we celebrate the returning of the light, on the shortest day and longest night.
On the solstice, when the land feels closest to its oldest stories, we’re reminded how much of England’s past remains out of reach.
On the solstice, when the land feels closest to its oldest stories, we’re reminded how much of England’s past remains out of reach.
December 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Happy Winter Solstice, where we celebrate the returning of the light, on the shortest day and longest night.
On the solstice, when the land feels closest to its oldest stories, we’re reminded how much of England’s past remains out of reach.
On the solstice, when the land feels closest to its oldest stories, we’re reminded how much of England’s past remains out of reach.
❄️ Happy Midwinter Solstice - The Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Christmas Cake) is now in the mixing stage - celebrating 'Little Christmas' on 6th January, a day when Irish men took on all the household duties & cake baking, giving the women a chance to put their feet up. #solstice
December 21, 2025 at 11:22 AM
❄️ Happy Midwinter Solstice - The Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Christmas Cake) is now in the mixing stage - celebrating 'Little Christmas' on 6th January, a day when Irish men took on all the household duties & cake baking, giving the women a chance to put their feet up. #solstice
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Closing the year with one of our highest ever polls.
Thank you everyone so much for your support and determination this year.
We're all just getting started.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Thank you everyone so much for your support and determination this year.
We're all just getting started.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
🚨 NEW | Poll shows Greens ahead of Labour
➡️ REF: 25% (-1)
🔵 CON: 22% (+2)
🟢 GRN: 19% (+1)
🔴 LAB: 18% (=)
🟠 LD: 10% (-1)
Via @LordAPolls, 11-15 Dec (+/- vs 17 Nov)
➡️ REF: 25% (-1)
🔵 CON: 22% (+2)
🟢 GRN: 19% (+1)
🔴 LAB: 18% (=)
🟠 LD: 10% (-1)
Via @LordAPolls, 11-15 Dec (+/- vs 17 Nov)
December 21, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Closing the year with one of our highest ever polls.
Thank you everyone so much for your support and determination this year.
We're all just getting started.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Thank you everyone so much for your support and determination this year.
We're all just getting started.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Happy Winter Solstice everyone.
One of my first oil paintings from 1996 of Avebury where I went to primary school. Being there had a profound influence on my work.
Lighter days ahead.
One of my first oil paintings from 1996 of Avebury where I went to primary school. Being there had a profound influence on my work.
Lighter days ahead.
December 21, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Happy Winter Solstice everyone.
One of my first oil paintings from 1996 of Avebury where I went to primary school. Being there had a profound influence on my work.
Lighter days ahead.
One of my first oil paintings from 1996 of Avebury where I went to primary school. Being there had a profound influence on my work.
Lighter days ahead.
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Shooting hares will finally be banned for most of the year, and a ban on trail hunting will be announced Monday as part of a package of animal welfare measures
Will the govt also move to ban or license grouse & pheasant shooting…?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Will the govt also move to ban or license grouse & pheasant shooting…?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Shooting hares in England to be banned for most of the year
Exclusive: Ministers also expected to announce trail-hunting ban in sweeping changes to animal welfare law
www.theguardian.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Shooting hares will finally be banned for most of the year, and a ban on trail hunting will be announced Monday as part of a package of animal welfare measures
Will the govt also move to ban or license grouse & pheasant shooting…?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Will the govt also move to ban or license grouse & pheasant shooting…?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
So good to be back at Avebury Manor, reopened on 29 November, nearly two years after being badly damaged by significant flooding @nationaltrust.org.uk #Wiltshire #Christmas 🎄
December 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
So good to be back at Avebury Manor, reopened on 29 November, nearly two years after being badly damaged by significant flooding @nationaltrust.org.uk #Wiltshire #Christmas 🎄
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The Springline Project. Myself and Rebecca Carrozza (the two artists) explore the 4 mile Springline Route in this lovely film by Hedley - who very kindly gave up his time to do this for us. Connecting communities, nature and creativity.
cholseyparishcouncil.gov.uk/the-springli...
cholseyparishcouncil.gov.uk/the-springli...
December 6, 2025 at 8:47 AM
The Springline Project. Myself and Rebecca Carrozza (the two artists) explore the 4 mile Springline Route in this lovely film by Hedley - who very kindly gave up his time to do this for us. Connecting communities, nature and creativity.
cholseyparishcouncil.gov.uk/the-springli...
cholseyparishcouncil.gov.uk/the-springli...
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As Israel have been allowed to compete in Eurovision 2026, the UK must follow in the footsteps of Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands and boycott the competition.
The world's largest live music event cannot be used to whitewash Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The world's largest live music event cannot be used to whitewash Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
December 5, 2025 at 11:55 AM
As Israel have been allowed to compete in Eurovision 2026, the UK must follow in the footsteps of Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands and boycott the competition.
The world's largest live music event cannot be used to whitewash Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
The world's largest live music event cannot be used to whitewash Israel's ongoing genocide in Gaza.
Illuminating night at Stourhead Country Park Christmas Illuminations last night under a crystalline Cold Moon, the last full moon of the year. #ColdMoon #FullMoon #Wiltshire
December 5, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Illuminating night at Stourhead Country Park Christmas Illuminations last night under a crystalline Cold Moon, the last full moon of the year. #ColdMoon #FullMoon #Wiltshire
Always astounding & often perplexing, the @thequietus.com Albums of the Year 2025 intro: 'One of the scant benefits bestowed by editing a countercultural magazine born in a time of great financial turmoil is that you eventually develop a state of permanent readiness for the next disaster.' 🥳 #music
The Quietus Albums of the Year 2025 (In Association with Norman Records) | The Quietus
One of the scant benefits bestowed by editing a countercultural magazine born in a time of great financial turmoil is that you eventually develop a state of permanent readiness for the next disaster. ...
thequietus.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Always astounding & often perplexing, the @thequietus.com Albums of the Year 2025 intro: 'One of the scant benefits bestowed by editing a countercultural magazine born in a time of great financial turmoil is that you eventually develop a state of permanent readiness for the next disaster.' 🥳 #music
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They're all kicking off.
The last gaps of the old broken system that protected their power & wealth.
Change is coming.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
The last gaps of the old broken system that protected their power & wealth.
Change is coming.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
They're all kicking off.
The last gaps of the old broken system that protected their power & wealth.
Change is coming.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
The last gaps of the old broken system that protected their power & wealth.
Change is coming.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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Darren knows that come the next election, Bristol is turning even more Green.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Greens’ ‘undeliverable’ promises will let voters down, says Labour minister
Exclusive: Darren Jones says Labour has to convince young people it is ‘modern party of the future’
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Darren knows that come the next election, Bristol is turning even more Green.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Astonishing video, worth watching in full.
While agreeing in the round,
I've found this (below) both reassuring and highlighting of the need for constant vigilance. There is no perfect end state. See if you can see where the 'thousand year reich' occurs (also, that Roman Empire lasted quite a while).
m.youtube.com/watch?v=UY9P...
I've found this (below) both reassuring and highlighting of the need for constant vigilance. There is no perfect end state. See if you can see where the 'thousand year reich' occurs (also, that Roman Empire lasted quite a while).
m.youtube.com/watch?v=UY9P...
The History of Europe: Every Year
YouTube video by Cottereau
m.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Astonishing video, worth watching in full.
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🚨BREAKING : The Green Party has passed 150,000 members 🥳
Thousands are joining right now to help us replace Labour and take the fight to Reform.
Are you in?
Make hope normal again. Join the Green Party now ⤵️
Thousands are joining right now to help us replace Labour and take the fight to Reform.
Are you in?
Make hope normal again. Join the Green Party now ⤵️
October 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🚨BREAKING : The Green Party has passed 150,000 members 🥳
Thousands are joining right now to help us replace Labour and take the fight to Reform.
Are you in?
Make hope normal again. Join the Green Party now ⤵️
Thousands are joining right now to help us replace Labour and take the fight to Reform.
Are you in?
Make hope normal again. Join the Green Party now ⤵️
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Hi!
Mendip Hills Green Party from Somerset are now on Bluesky!
We would greatly appreciate any reposts/follows!
Let's try hope over pain.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Mendip Hills Green Party from Somerset are now on Bluesky!
We would greatly appreciate any reposts/follows!
Let's try hope over pain.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
September 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Hi!
Mendip Hills Green Party from Somerset are now on Bluesky!
We would greatly appreciate any reposts/follows!
Let's try hope over pain.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Mendip Hills Green Party from Somerset are now on Bluesky!
We would greatly appreciate any reposts/follows!
Let's try hope over pain.
Join.greenparty.org.uk