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Alison Fisk @alisonfisk.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Happy weekend! Here’s an ancient Egyptian bead in the form of a curled-up blue hedgehog! Look at the little face and paws! 🦔💙 Made of faience around 3,600 years ago. National Museum of Scotland 📷 by me #Archaeology

My photo shows an ancient Egyptian hollow blue spherical bead in the form of a hedgehog curled up in a defensive ball displayed on a grey background. It is made of Egyptian faience, a ceramic material with a shiny blue glaze. The hedgehog's snout, ears, paws and tail are shown in relief, and the quills are represented by black dots painted over the surface of the bead. A smll hole for threading runs through the sphere - it can be seen on the right hand side of the bead in my photo. The hedgehog's long ears suggest this is a desert hedgehog. Desert hedgehogs may have symbolized rebirth to the ancient Egyptians because they reappear after hibernating. Dated c.1985 - 1650 BC. On display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh.

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William Turner @williamturner.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The Blue Rigi Lake of Lucerne Sunrise www.wikiart.org/en/william-turner/t…

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William Turner @williamturner.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

A First Rate Taking In Stores www.wikiart.org/en/william-turner/a…

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William Turner @williamturner.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Arundel Castle, with Rainbow www.wikiart.org/en/william-turner/a…

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thefriendsoftabley.bsky.social @thefriendsoftabley.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

What does it take to secure the future of a historic country house? Clare Pye, Chair Tabley House Collection Trust, explores the story of the people who made it possible. Wed 16 Sept 2026, 2.30pm. Details: tinyurl.com/FriendsPastP... #TableyHouse #CheshireHeritage #LocalHistory

Tabley House from the Park by Anthony Devis (1729–1816)

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The English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

An English Bluebell a day until I run out of photos #60

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Marburymoths @marburybirds.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I am so moved by the Ravens: their obvious affection for one another, how they raise a family, how they just soar & tumble having fun. I am biased but I can’t think of another species of bird so complex & interesting! Listen to their little chortles this morning How can you not love them! 😁

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Jessica Ritchey @jmritchey.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Worth pointing out that in 1956, a children's book adaptation of Homer was doing "woke" casting.

Figures from the Provensen's Homer, a group of figures with skin tones ranging from Black to olive.

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The English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Why is it always 14th century moated castles that photobomb your oak tree photos 🙄

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thefriendsoftabley.bsky.social @thefriendsoftabley.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Thank you so much @suewilkesauthor.bsky.social for a brilliant, informative and entertaining afternoon in Regency Cheshire. We loved meeting you! A lovely way to finish our #FriendsofTabley Spring-Summer season 2026! Our #Regency #Cheshire Georgiana is approving in her gold frame behind you!

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Sue Wilkes @suewilkesauthor.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

@thefriendsoftabley.bsky.social It was lovely to meet everyone at Tabley House this afternoon! Photo by my husband. #regency #cheshire

Picture gallery with a projection screen. Author in front of audience members.

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ande91.bsky.social @ande91.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Hi! I’m Ulla Thynell, an artist, illustrator, author, designer and photographer based in Finland.

The illustration was created with mixed media: she drew linework traditionally with ink pen, and added colouring digitally.

This piece is also featured in her art book Faraway Dreaming.

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ЗИТА. @zinoky.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

In meadows, at the edge of the woods, and along roadsides, one often encounters an undemanding yet graceful plant: yarrow. While we most frequently see white or pale pink shades, nature sometimes offers more vibrant variations as well.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

'Moonshine' by contemporary UK printmaker Janis Goodman #WomensArt

Print in blue and white featuring a gap through a corn field leading to a hedge and tree under a night sky and full moon

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The English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Some trees like to make an entrance

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Ashmolean Museum, Oxford @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Made in early 17th century England, this lady’s cap features a beautifully detailed botanical design. The scrolling gold-work design forms compartments containing strawberries, honeysuckle, cowslips, a foxglove-like flower and the distinctive spiked blue borage flower.

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Karen Sue Waters @karensuew.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A street in Italy.

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Ann @slowrunner1.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Tuesday toddle through the trees. 💚🌱🐾 #treetherapy #trees

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Melina Edition @melinaedition.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Good Tuesday. #TuesdayVibes

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

'One day to the next' by Emma Haworth, contemporary UK painter known for her park landscapes with a hint of magic #WomensArt

Painting in five layers showing the same scene in a park of a tree lined pond and grass at different times of the day and night

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Pachisi, a game originating from India (4thC AD). The Western equivalent is Ludo. It is played on a cross shaped surface which is hand sewn with embroidered designs in the squares #WomensArt

Cross shaped embroidered cloth with regular star like pattern and bead counters

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Enamel silver box,c.1914 by Elizabeth Copeland, a pioneering force in the American Arts and Crafts movement #WomensArt

Photo of a square silver box with circular enamel design on the lid with image of a bird

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William Turner @williamturner.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The Angel Standing in the Sun www.wikiart.org/en/william-turner/t…

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The English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

An English Bluebell a day until I run out of photos #47

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Dr Jonathan Spangler @jspan.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Following my trip to Latvia last week, may I present the dukes of Courland, with their amazing palaces at Jelgava and Rundale. The story of two ducal families, Kettler then Biron. dukesandprinces.org/2026/07/07/d...

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Dukes of Courland: Kettlers and Birons

Can you think of a country in Europe that existed in the pre-modern period but vanished completely, leaving almost no trace? The Duchy of Courland is one of these. It was a semi-sovereign state fro…

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William Turner @williamturner.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

The Pantheon, the Morning after the Fire www.wikiart.org/en/william-turner/t…

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Alison Fisk @alisonfisk.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Ancient Egyptian hedgehog shaped pottery vessel 🦔❤️ Dated c. 1539-1292 BC. Ashmolean Museum 📷 by me #Archaeology

My photo shows a small, rounded, red polished pottery vessel shaped like a hedgehog. It has a globular body, resting on four short, stubby feet. The clay is a warm reddish-brown with a smooth surface with dark painted details. The hedgehog’s face projects from the front of the vessel with a pointed snout. The almond shaped eyes, and large round ears are painted dark brown/black. Around the face there are short, dark, painted lines suggesting spines. The face is framed on either side of the vessel by curving moulded lines painted dark brown perhaps suggesting the animal’s spines or foliage habitat. A short, cylindrical spout rises from the top of the vessel above the head, serving as an opening for pouring. There is a small handle at the back of the spout not seen in my photo. Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.1 x 7.4 cm (length x width x depth). The vessel is on a glass display shelf at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. It was excavated at a cemetery at Abydos and was allocated to the Ashmolean Museum by the Egypt Exploration Fund in 1900.

Hedgehogs had protective associations in ancient Egypt. Because they curl into a spiny ball and prey on snakes and scorpions, they were regarded as apotropaic (protective) animals. Hedgehog-shaped vessels are thought to have held liquids such as oils, perfumes, milk, or water and are frequently found in funerary contexts, suggesting they also had a symbolic role in burials.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes, Beleza Pura (Pure beauty), 2006 #womensart

Abstract painting with numerous circles and floral motifs in multicolours

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William Turner @williamturner.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Louth, Lincolnshire www.wikiart.org/en/william-turner/l…

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George Romney @gromney.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Serena Reading www.wikiart.org/en/george-romney/se…

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thefriendsoftabley.bsky.social @thefriendsoftabley.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

We're absolutely delighted that you're coming to speak to us Sue at #TableyHouse and very much looking forward to it!

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thefriendsoftabley.bsky.social @thefriendsoftabley.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay to our American friends, family and colleagues! We're sharing this painting from #TableyHouse #Lafayette in the Dungeon of Olmütz. A remarkable figure in both French and #AmericanHistory! Wishing everyone celebrating a very happy #IndependenceDay.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Yuko Shimizu, New York based award winning Japanese illustrator #WomensArt #Summer #Saturday

Illustration of a child running right in a swimming costume with a small dog on a leash, holding a number of floating balloons

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Martin Rak @martinrak.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

A Midsummer Night’s Dream After several attempts, I finally managed to photograph fireflies in the Czech woods.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Maija Isola (1927– 2001) Finnish designer of printed textiles who created over 500 patterns, including Unikko ("Poppy") #womensart

Fabric design with repeated simple red and pink flower motifs against a white background

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William Turner @williamturner.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Folkestone from the Sea www.wikiart.org/en/william-turner/f…

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The English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The amazing 3 inch tall Betty Grainger, her specially made car, and a normal sized tree

A Giant Sequoia and a normal size car and human

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William Turner @williamturner.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

The Thames near Walton Bridges www.wikiart.org/en/william-turner/t…

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Rachel Deering @racheldeering.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Morning. Hoopoe Starling. Extinct. Gefiederte Baukünstler. 1910.

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The English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

During our time on BlueSky we have learnt it is entirely normal to: - Hug a sheep - Lie on your back to watch birds - be excited about fungi - be annoyed about grass being mowed - be friends with foxes - be a close buddy to a male blackbird - hear squirrels fart

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William Turner @williamturner.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

The Vale of Ashburnham www.wikiart.org/en/william-turner/t…

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 04/07/2026

If you've spotted circular shaped cutouts in the leaves in your garden, you should feel pleased. You've been helping the leaf-cutter bee in their search for nest-building materials.

A close-up of a rose bush where the foliage has several neat semi-circles cut out of the leaf edges.

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National Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 04/07/2026

Happy #NationalMeadowsDay! Wildflower meadows are one of Britain's most diverse habitats and can contain up to 40 species in one square metre. They attract pollinating insects such as bees, beetles, butterflies, and moths, as well as reptiles, amphibians, bats, and birds.

Common Spotted Orchid in a meadow. This is a tall purple flower.

Male common field grasshopper on a long thin leaf

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thefriendsoftabley.bsky.social @thefriendsoftabley.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Join author @suewilkesauthor.bsky.social at #TableyHouse on 22 July to explore #RegencyCheshire #SocialHistory #Cheshire #LocalHistory, local scandals, industry, and the wider impact of war and social change. 🍓 Strawberries 🥂 Alcohol-free bubbly 🌼 Elderflower cordial A perfect summer afternoon!

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Scott @scottbluewave.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The first of our Peony’s blooming ❣️😍 #BloomScrolling

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Rachel Deering @racheldeering.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Carolina Dove Nest, Plate from Illustrations of the Nests and Eggs of Birds of Ohio, 1886.

Painting of nest on branch with two eggs

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Children's author and naturalist Beatrix Potter's (1866–1943) watercolour illustrations were by created with inflences from her knowledge of nature #Womensart

Three illustrations featuring a rabbit and two mice in watercolour

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Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Other work of the Ladybird artists. ‘The Swallows’ Rendezvous’ (1937) Artist: CF Tunnicliffe

Etching or scraperboard illustration of a new arrival to the telegraph line where swallows are gathering and chattering

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The English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

An English Bluebell a day until I run out of photos #13

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