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The Pictish force is strong.

The Oxfam shop never disappoints. There’s #archaeology #history and beautiful #architecture

Out now.

Bought in the Oxfam shop today. Ring any bells @hornesupremacy.bsky.social @govanstones.bsky.social

Today I’m glossing in the back hallway, which has 5 doors!!! I haven’t been this ambitious in years. 😂 If this improvement continues, I might get to a “dig” next year. #archaeology

Derbyshire Archaeology Day 2026 Talks include: "Rowtor Rocks: prehistoric art and ritual in the White Peak" Prof. George Nash and Anna Clark of the Derbyshire Rock Art Group A special one, this - some stunning new rock art finds at Rowtor! Tickets here: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/derbys...

If you like archaeology and Derbyshire, this could be right up your street; or under it. 🪏

Looking forward to this event @seasideferry.bsky.social @seasidenetwork.bsky.social @karenaverby.bsky.social

Yesterday’s charity shop find, a bargain at £1. @seasideferry.bsky.social

Just booked my ticket for Derbyshire Archaeology Day 2026 Winding Wheel Theatre, Chesterfield Sat 31 Jan 2026 @derbyshirearch.bsky.social #derbyshirearchaeology

I’ve recently joined The Hunter Archaeological Society in Sheffield and tonight I attended my first talk. I had a great evening. #archaeology

Tonight in Sheffield, part of the Off The Shelf Festival, Dr Kathryn Ferry @seasideferry.bsky.social gave a fabulous talk about Twentieth Century Seaside Architecture. It was very interesting and there were great seaside visuals. Lovely to meet Kathryn and have my book signed. Thank you.

I’m in Sheffield for Dr Kathryn Ferry’s @seasideferry.bsky.social Twentieth Century Seaside Architecture: Pools, Piers and Pleasure around Britain’s Coast, talk. I brought my book to be signed, hope that’s ok?

Really enjoyed my first attendance @pictishartssociety.bsky.social conference today. Great lectures, speakers and visuals. Thanks to everybody involved, especially @fortrenn.bsky.social

Huge congrats to Prof Nicole Rousmaniere on the opening of Art of Manga at de Young Museum! All of us at the Sainsbury Institute are proud to support her and celebrate the success of this landmark exhibition exploring manga as art. Opens 27 Sept!

Recently back from filming for BBC’s Digging for Britain showcasing the wonderful finds from East Lomond. The fab @theAliceRoberts and my daughter snuck Gerald the 🦧 on set so hopefully he’ll appear. Tune in and keep your eyes peeled for great finds and 🦧on the new series

Yay!!!

I’m going to The British Museum today for a second viewing of the Hiroshige exhibition. #Japaneseart

Third Thursday Lecture – Tradition Reimagined: Okinawan Art and Kōgei in the 21st Century | 18 Sep 2025 | 6pm | In-person at Norwich Cathedral Hostry and on Zoom | Speaker: Dr ErikoTomizawa-Kay (SISJAC/UEA). For in person registration email us, for Zoom: tinyurl.com/SepTTL

It's what you have all been waiting for - a new NPixts t-shirt design has landed. For all you Fifers out there, or just those who like spear-wielding Pictish warriors! npixts.teemill.com/product/figh... npixts.teemill.com/product/figh...

Just to brighten your day. ☀️🍦🍧

@sainsbury-institute.org Do you remember? Three years ago today and what a fantastic two weeks we enjoyed. 🏯🗾 The Online Summer Programme in Japanese Cultural Studies 2022: Heritage and Tourism in Post-Lockdown Japan has started today! (Facebook post)

Has anyone else had an email from @bsky.app asking for a photo or credit card details to check you’re an adult?

Go on, add a photo. 📱📷⛱️

If Japanese art is your thing, then this lecture is for you.

If you like Japanese art.

I took my 14yo grandson to see How to train your dragon at the weekend. It was absolutely brilliant. At the end the audience was clapping and cheering, I’ve not seen that for a few years. #Vikings #Howtotrainyourdragon

Whitby with lighthouse, abbey and marina. #GreatBritishSeaside #NationalSeasideDay #Whitby

I bought a new book. Looking forward to unearthing treasures.

My copy of Twentieth Century Seaside Architecture has just arrived, thanks to Evri. Looking forward to turning pages @seasideferry.bsky.social #seaside #architecture

@seasideferry.bsky.social happy publication day. 👏👏👏

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Some good news. #Japan

Very pleased to share the dates currently confirmed for my book-related talks - AND there are more to come in the autumn... Booking details via linktr.ee/kathrynferry #twentiethcenturyseasidearchitecture

@tnmnttiles.bsky.social omg, I used to follow you on Twitter when you first started the project. Nice to find you here. I’ll go find you on Instagram now.

@artdecosocuk.bsky.social hello, I’ve just become a member. 😀

I love a trip to Waterstones to pick up a book. This, just published, book is my birthday present from my daughter. Can’t wait to turn every page. #Scotland #artdeco #seaside

Third Thursday Lecture - The Great Buddha of Nara & the Silk Road Treasures Speaker: Dr Meri Arichi 10 April 6PM BST (Please note the date, it's on the second Thursday of April due to Easter holiday) online and in-person at the Norwich Cathederal Hostry. www.sainsbury-instit...

A recording of the recent talk for Founder's Week for the University of Aberdeen at Aberdeen Art Gallery. A talk on Rhynie, Tap o' Noth and recent results of our Northern Picts research. Please watch and share! www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA-W...

It’s been three years since I saw this beautiful exhibition at Beverley Art Gallery and it’s still one of my favourites. The final curator’s tour by @helenacoxcurator.bsky.social was wonderful and some of the collectors shared the stories of their items. A real joyful Japanese experience. 🥰

March Third Thursday Lecture "Meiji Printmaking: Decline, Revival, and Survival Strategies" with Dr Ryoko Matsuba, 20 March 2025, 6pm GMT, On Zoom and in-person at the Sainsbury Institute (email to secure your place). https://tr.ee/2pKZ3G

This popped up on my FB memories today. A couple of wonderful #jomon pots at the BM.

Thank you @sisjac.bsky.social for an excellent Third Thursday Lecture with Dr Ellis Tinios. It was very interesting and informative. Looking forward to watching the recording. Thanks to everyone involved.

[Online Third Thursday Lecture - Hokusai the Alchemist] Join Dr Ellis Tinios to explore Hokusai's inspirations of his later works. 20 Feb 2025, 18:00 on Zoom. Find out more and register here: www.sainsbury-instit...

The Japan Foundation Awarrds 2024 Commemorative Lecture which replaces our usual Third Thursday Lecture, is happening tomorrow. Join us in-person at Japan House London or online on Zoom. 18:30 start.

Tea cup yokai, brilliant. 🤩

The @northernpicts.bsky.social team on this! Catch it on iplayer

My beautiful Christmas gifts. @sisjac.bsky.social @artatyork.bsky.social #japanese #art #books

🚨 January Third Thursday Lecture 🎉 The Japan Foundation Awards 2024 Commemorative Lecture “How Japanese Arts and Cultures Can Make Us Happier” by Prof Simon Kaner. 📅 16 Jan 2025, 6:30 PM GMT 📍 Japan House London / Online 🎟️ Free (booking essential) www.sainsbury-institute.org/events/the-j...