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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Who said less is more....???? Not me! 🤔 #gardeningUK🌱 #cutflowergarden

Bouquets of cut flowers in a jug set in green grass

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Lovely flush of flowers in the garden for the start of #autumn ☺️ #gardeninglife #cutflowergarden #GardeningUK

Smal jug of handpicked flowers in pink yellow and green

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

For over 2000 young people, YAC is a place to discover the heritage on their doorstep, meet friends who share their interests and try something new. It’s where young people build confidence and social skills, discover what they’re capable of and simply feel like they can be themselves. 🧵1/2

A photo of a group of young people of varying ages. Text over the image says: The Young Archaeologist Club provides opportunities for young people to participate in archaeology. Today it has 80 clubs, 500 volunteers, 2000 members."

A young person wearing a high vis vest leaning against a concrete wall. Text over the image says: "YAC has enabled him to access learning about a subject he enjoys without feeling that he is failing or that he is not good at it. Parent/carer."

A young person smiling and holding a paper plate containing a square piece of clay on which is carved a horse, in the style of a medieval tile. Text over the image says: "I feel like I can be me - YAC member. 85% of members feel more confident working with young people since they joined."

Three young people and one adult sat at a table in a classroom. Text over the image says: "It's amazing, I love having a community where I feel like I belong."

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Come and join our team @archaeologyuk.bsky.social. 👉 17 month post 👉 £35k 👉 Lottery funded

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Grew my own sweetcorn and I'm mildly pleased with myself 🌽🤩🌽 I've got 50 tomatoes, 30 spuds, six sweetcorn, strawberries and beans for days, and a handful of radish (plus a windup torch/radio). Think I'm all set for the AI apocalypse!!! #gardening #growyourown #gardeningUK 🌱

Three images of homegrown sweetcorn, including one with it still on the stalk of the plant.

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Hugely proud to see this go out today. Co-created and youth-led from the start, the Unearthing Futures project has been one of my work highlights over recent years. Our @archaeologyuk Youth Advisors, especially Anna, Ihini, Sam and Eva (pictured below) worked incredibly hard throughout 🤩🤩🤩

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Going to be a busy day..... 🏺🤩

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I totally support that reasoning 🐧🐧🐧🐧

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Bourbons all the way. The cheaper the better

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

It's my favourite Zooarch 🤩 Hello 👋👋👋 What skele would you love to have in your teaching collection???

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

A crouched burial of a child. I was still at uni and this was my first experience of excavating human remains. I wasn't expected to feel so deeply affected. Still think about her today and more so now I have a daughter of a similar age.

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Might be a bit biased but the @yac-cba.bsky.social is pretty great and the (evidenced) impact it has on young people's wellbeing and sense of belonging is pretty fab. The worst - future prospects once people enter the sector. Low pay, short term contracts, poor progression.

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Lovely piece of work with @archaeologyuk.bsky.social Youth Advisors to develop this resource pack for young people. Co-production for the win!!!

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YAC @yac-cba.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Welcome to the #FestivalofArchaeology Theme Day🌿 Today we’re exploring the many ways #archaeology and #nature meet, with new stories, activities and ideas to try throughout the day. Find all the Theme Day activities and get stuck in here 📷 www.archaeologyuk.org/festival/the... 🧵1/2

Welcome to Theme Day with image of young woman in sunlight wearing yellow jacket and rucksack

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

First batch of radishes 🫜🫜🫜 and we had the perfect summer salad for it!!! #gardening #freshfood

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Bring the garden indoors. First sweetpeas of the year #UKgardening #flowers #sweetpeas

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

A lunchtime well spent creating my first proper bouquet of flowers from the garden. Plenty more to go at!!! #UKGardening #flowers

Bouquet of brightly coloured flowers on table

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Out and about in the fields making the most of the sunshine 🌞 Trying to focus on the small things these days.... #wildflowers #wildlife #GardeningUK

Four photos of different flowers. Yellow, pink, fuscia and purple flowers

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Help us shape the CBA.....

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

I've waited a long time to see the Mold Cape in 'real' life and it didn't disappoint. The Museum of Liverpool and PSs have created a regionally focussed exhibition exploring the idea of treasure. It really hammers home how rich the archaeology of North West England and North East Wales is 🏺🪙

Three images of the mold gold cape with hammered designs

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

The #daffodils are here at last. Just the little ones so far 🤩 #NorthWales #ukGardening 🌱

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Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

The Festival of Archaeology returns for 2026! 🏺🌲 From 18th July to 2nd August, the UK’s largest celebration of archaeology is back, and this year we’re exploring the connections between archaeology and nature. Find out more 👉 shorturl.at/u9VQy

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

My yellow crocus' are wilting under the weight of the rain, so I brought them into dry out a little and they have rewarded me by opening within 15 mins 🤩 🌱🇬🇧

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

It might be a bit grim outside but there are little pockets of loveliness when you go looking..... #UKGardening 🌱

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Very pleased to have this go live 🤩🤩🤩

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Very excited to see this out in the wild 👀🏺 It's a real collaborative monograph which details the excavation of the Bowl Hole & provides a wider overview of the excavations at the castle. The first chapter, co-authored with Graeme Young & Barbara Yorke, is freely available to read 👉

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Christmas wreath making was so much fun this year at the Walled Garden School in #Hawarden, #NorthWales 🍊🌲 All the foliage was foraged locally #UKGardening 🌱

Wreath with oranges, pine cones and bow on green door

Tools for wreath making laid out on wooden table

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Very proud of the work we do with the YAC 🏺🤩

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

The most amazing early medieval tripartite: Lindisfarne, Ad Gefrin and Bamburgh 🤩

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Fantastic to have @littlebonelady.bsky.social with us at #Bamburgh Castle. I always learn something new 🤩🏺 #zooarchaeology

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

It's that time of year again. I'm #Bamburgh bound for the @brparchaeology post-excavation week. Let's hope the weather God's are kind and the #archaeology is on form 🤩🏺

Small group of people stood next to stone rubble wall

Stone windmill tower with beach and dunes in background

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Come and join us next week, for a day, a few days or more! 👇👇👇 🏺🏺🏺

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Came through the post with a bottle of wine. How did they know? 🤔🌱🌻🍷 #gardeningUK #gardening #wine

Woman in garden with glass of red wine with large rose hat and dress made of flowers

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Come and join us in September in #Bamburgh 🏺

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Seed collecting. This time it's sunflowers for next year 🌻🌱 #gardening #flowers #gardeningUK

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National Trust Archaeology @nattrustarch.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

A great opportunity anyone aged 16 to 21 looking to get into archaeology, designed by the @archaeologyuk.bsky.social Youth Advisory Board - designed by young people, for young people!

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 03/08/2025

That's a wrap on the 2025 #FestivalOfArchaeology🏺. Extra special to celebrate it in my home town of #Bradford with family and friends. Huge thank you to Photoworks & our fantastic 'My Heritage' artists who joined us for the weekend to celebrate their work exploring #archaeology and #photography ⛏️📸

Group sat on grass watching knapping flint in front of teepee structure.

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Sweet William's from seed. I wasn't expecting them to flower this year 🤩 #gardening #gardeninguk #flowers 🇬🇧🌱

Flower heads light pink with darker pink around the edges

Maroon flower head with lush green foliage

Bright pink flower head with green foliage

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Calling all 16-21 year-olds.......

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Jo Kirton @archaeojo.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Today we launch the My Heritage online exhibition with our friends at Photoworks, funded by the @HeritageFundUK It's probably my favourite project I've been involved with lately as it was so great to tap into my creative side and explore #archaeology🏺 from a fresh perspective. #photography 📸

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