The commanding parish church of St Nicolas, right in the heart of Newbury. A fine example of Perpendicular Gothic on the outside—though much restored (and reimagined) within. #StNicolasNewbury #PerpendicularGothic #NewburyHistory #ChurchesOfEngland #HistoricArchitecture

Fruity, Fizzy, and Controversial! #WKD didn’t just enter — it exploded into Britain’s drinking culture. In #PastandCurious, I uncap the cobalt-blue chaos of alcopops and what it says about post-war Britain. 🫣 Enter the alcopop archives: tinyurl.com/WKD2PastandC... #DrinkHistory #BritishCulture

From Brunel’s dream to Britain’s booziest export… Torquay’s wild ride, from rails to WKD. Click below to read my new Substack article + pre-order Another Round, out this Sept! 🥂 📘 tinyurl.com/AnotherRound... #Torquay #DrinkCulture #AnotherRound #PastAndCurious #WKD #BritishCulture #Alcopop

Nicolas de Largillière, Study of Hands, 1715, 65 cm x 83.5 cm (Musée du Louvre)

Beloit, WI revitalized its waterfront and chose this way to celebrate it: by bringing to life Georges Seurat's "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte."

🥃 In this sharp, spirited dive into 1980s whisky wars, Dr Steven Parissien traces how malts went from obscurity to icon status. Take a sip of the past – click below for the full spirited tale. #whisky #singlemaltstory #britishculture #WhiskyHistory #AnotherRound #PastandCurious

"Shaken, not stirred." But what IS British drinking culture?🍸 Join us on the Albion Never Dies podcast tomorrow, 24 June, to discuss the drinks that shaped post-war Britain. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, iTunes & more! #AnotherRound #BritishCulture #AlbionNeverDies #StevenParissien #HistoryPodcast #JamesBond

Kings, contraband, and a pair of pistols! How #whisky went from backroom moonshine to global gold. #Glenlivet dodged the death threats and won. The others? Not so much. Sip the scandal with me on Past and Curious 🥃👑💥 stevenparissien.substack.com #WhiskyWars #scotchwhisky #MaltMadness #moonshine

They say light play at St. Peter and St. Paul in Broadwell, Oxfordshire reveals a secret. Its orientation is to the n/e (and not e) - revealing a practice of the Knights Templar who aligned their churches with the sunrise of the patron saints day. #throwbackthursday 📸 mine.

Being rebuked by James II in Trafalgar Square. Like he's one to talk. #grinlinggibbons #trafalgarsquare #nationalgallery

Ready for "Another Round?" 🍸 Dr. Steven Parissien uncorks Britain's postwar drinking habits in his new book, exploring 12 iconic tipples. Get sneak peeks via his "Past and Curious" Substack (link in bio). Out in September! #AnotherRoundBook #BritishDrinks #CulturalHistory #PastAndCurious #Substack

Stepping back in time at the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye and its stunning Sainte-Chapelle. French history at its finest! ✨ Begun in 1766 but not finished until 1827, to the design of Jean Moutier. #Chateau #SaintGermainEnLaye #France #HistoricalSites #TravelPhotography #ArchitectureLover

Even The Lee's (fabulous) village pub was resited and rebuilt in the Edwardian era. www.instagram.com/p/DJ03y2PIjb...

Tudoresque idyll: The Lee in Bucks. www.instagram.com/p/DJ0269vIPz...

Classic British Architecture #windowswednesday #walkaboutwednesday #urbanphotography #travelphotography #city #windows #flowers #womenphotographers #photographersunited #architecture #streetphotography #photohour #photographer #mobilephotography #iphonephotography #redflowers #visitengland

#Babycham's bubbly history is here! 🥂 Read Steven Parissien's latest on #PastandCurious Substack. Plus, his book #AnotherRound (post-war Britain in drinks) arrives in Sept! tinyurl.com/Babycham4 #DrinkHistory #britishhistory #stevenparissien #substack #nostalgia #1970s #socialhistory #drinkculture

A little tipple as it's (remember to insert reason here before posting) and what better reason could there be than that 🥳 #Oxford #Babycham #Tipple

Hey ….. I’ll have a #Babycham

Celebrating #PhD day in style (it’s not really #babycham but I love these glasses)

Iconic oldfashion telephone box in London with a modern office building in the background 😎 #london #england #uk #greatbritain #visit #visitlondon #cityscape #iconic #landmark #travelcontent #travel #europe #visitengland #urban #river #architecture #architecturephotography

Spring is springing! #spring #springvibes #springfeeling #springmood #springday #springtime #springphotography #springflowers #springphotos #springphoto #floralphotography #NaturePhotography #gardens #gardenphotography #floral #flowerphotography

Superb Helios installation at Liverpool Cathedral #liverpool #liverpoolcathedral #lukejerram #art #artinstallations #visitliverpool @visitbritain.bsky.social @visitengland.bsky.social

Just like Gainsborough's masterpieces, the gardens at his house are flourishing and more beautiful than ever. A tranquil escape steeped in history. 🌷 #GainsboroughsHouseMuseum #ThomasGainsborough #HistoricHouse #GardensOfInstagram #MuseumAndGardens #SuffolkGardens #ArtAndNature #VisitEngland

Toby embodies my measure of tranquility and calm. #Tranquility #Calm #Cat #Cats #Toby

Thrilled to see the stunning #Georgian masterpieces from #KenwoodHouse looking magnificent at Gainsborough's House! What a truly inspired collaboration, showcasing these beautiful works in such a fitting setting. #GainsboroughsHouse #UKMuseums #ArtHistory #CulturalHeritage #LondonArt #SuffolkArt

A tribute to #PaulMellon 's impactful generosity in safeguarding #Hawksmoor 's iconic St George's Church, #Bloomsbury. Recently wrote about its rich history and stunning beauty. A true testament to impactful generosity! 🇬🇧🏛️✍️” #LondonArchitecture #ChurchHistory #Philanthropy #18thCentury

Forget port & lemon! ✨ Babycham offered post-war British women a taste of glamour & independence in a stylish coupe. From my new book "ANOTHER ROUND" (coming in Sept) stevenparissien.substack.com #WomensHistory #DrinkCulture #Babycham #PostWarBritain #PastAndCurious #Substack #BritishIcon

Brilliant minds, beautiful gardens. A fantastic study day at Oxford College Gardens this week with this outstanding lecturing team. And me. #oxforduniversity #gardens #learningtogether #timothymowl #olivercox

Calling all #history and #culture lovers! 📣 Discover captivating stories & insights on Dr. Steven Parissien's brand new Substack, 'Past and Curious' 😊📚 Don't miss out – subscribe for FREE! stevenparissien.substack.com #substack #PastAndCurious #CulturalExploration #england #UKCulture #curiousminds

Meet the mesmerizing #Mermaid of Ludlow! This stunning #misericord, carved around 1425, is a highlight of the #medieval treasures at St Laurence's Church. #ludlow #stlaurenceludlow #medievalart #medievalhistory #ecclesiasticalart #15thcentury #shropshire #england #hiddentreasures #arthistory

A rare survivor: Holy Trinity Church in Berwick-upon-Tweed, a Commonwealth-era church dating back to the 1650s. Note the Chancel, which was added in the 1880s. #HolyTrinityBerwick #BerwickUponTweed #CommonwealthChurch #EnglishArchitecture #VictorianAddition #HistoricChurch #Northumberland

Marius Toudoire's breathtaking Train Bleu restaurant, a 1900 masterpiece within Paris's Gare de Lyon. The Belle Époque elegance is simply stunning! ✨ stevenparissien.substack.com #TrainBleu #GareDeLyon #ParisianCharm #ArchitecturalBeauty #ParisHistory #BelleEpoque #CulturalHistory #PastandCurious