It appears the days of 'cives Britannicus sum' are well past. In the '90s disclosing that I was a government official changed the tone of an Israeli border official trying to seize @rcwheat.bsky.social's notes about an archaeological site in an instant www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Visited a cafe near home recently. As well as lattes they restore old Volkswagen vehicles. The view from our table #coffee #mechanics

Spring flowers tapestry I worked last year. Soon to become a cushion

Looking forward to spring, and the return of bluebells. #mixedmedia #flowers

Deploying to Iceland (Fire &Ice) “Just in case” “Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice.”

A moment of calm #watercolour #lincolnshire

Spent yesterday working on this, still not sure about it. #oilpainting

Peaceful reflections. Lackford lakes, Norfolk

Very clear video (TW very distressing) by BBC Verify which makes clear how wrong BBC's "both-siding" of the Minneapolis shooting in its main coverage is. When Trump, Noem and others say things which are clearly not true, BBC needs to say so www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c7...

Another day preparing for my stall at village Christmas Fair next Saturday.

Spent today prepping some of my artwork for the village Christmas Fair soon. First time neighbours will see what I've been working on

One of many elaborate fonts found in Norfolk churches, this in St Andrews Blickling.

Autumn wreath.

Solitary swan feeding in the reeds at Wicken Fen Cambridgeshire today

I was reading Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman recently, this extract struck me.

Bushes loaded with berries. Autumn is on the way

The largest London Plane tree in the UK, planted in Ely in the 1670s.

More from the 'knitted bible ' showing at a local church. The clue is the banner

One of my local churches is hosting the 'knitted Bible'. Here's one scene 'the flight to Egypt '

Another visitor to our buddleia bush today, Peacock butterfly looking glorious

The buddleia is blooming so the butterflies are back. Red Admiral

This year our garden is full of these poppies and I'm thrilled to see them again after having none last summer

My neighbour gave me sweet peas from her allotment because I said I love their scent. Had my nose to them all afternoon

Poppy field in the Cambridgeshire fens yesterday

It doesn't look like much now, but this is a 2000 year old Roman hairnet. One of thousands of incredibly well preserved objects found at Vindolanda on Hadrian's wall.

Indulging my addiction to all things ancient Roman this week along Hadrian's wall. Here is Fortuna sitting comfortably in her chair. Found at Birdoswald, now in Tullie House museum Carlisle

Completely horrific. What on earth was the home doing calling police? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Noticed I have gained more followers here in five months than in several years at 'the other place '. Here's a photo to celebrate

I love how alliums group themselves. These at Audley End house yesterday #historichouse #flowers #garden

The apple tree in our garden has it's first blossom #appletree #spring #nature

Violets found on my woodland walk yesterday #wildflower #nature #spring

It's a lovely spring day here in the fens

www.burghhouse.org.uk/whats-on/exh... if you're in London do visit this exhibition - the house also has a great cafe!

Delivered some of my work to a group art exhibition in London this week.

St James's Park London on a glorious spring day. After several years absence I really enjoyed my walk there yesterday

Serenity. Cambridgeshire fens

Quiet moment.#watercolour #boat #water

""" www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3... "dividing up certain assets"

First hedge blossom of spring

📸 No one follows more etiquette rules than the Royal Family—but notice how King Charles didn’t make any smart-ass or demeaning comments about Zelensky’s attire today. Why? Because respect isn’t about clothes—it’s about character. And that’s something money can’t buy.

UK Prime Minister Starmer hugs Zelensky as he welcomes him to 10 Downing Street. This is how you welcome the leader of the free world.

NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.

Another lesson from the 1930s.

The United States joined Russia to vote against a UN General Assembly resolution condemning Russia's war against Ukraine in a stunning shift from years of US policy.

Dorset, England, 1938.

"You should have never started it" -- Trump to Ukraine, which very much did not start the war

Trump once again blames Ukraine for starting the war. Trump blames Ukraine for invading Ukraine. Sure, tell me Trump isn’t working for Putin. Tell me he’s not a Russian asset. Go ahead. www.mediaite.com/tv/shocking-...

Barn owl #watercolour. They're sometimes called 'ghost of the fens'