Chris Seddon
@chrisseddon.bsky.social
Heritage photographer. Trying to become an archaeologist. Bit of a thing for landscapes, archaeology, movies, music, history, and chocolate. Derbyshire-based.
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Chris Seddon
@chrisseddon.bsky.social
· May 19
After shooting weddings for 15 years I find myself in my mid-40's and wondering if there's a career in archaeology/heritage I can carve out for myself. If any archaeologists or archaeological society have any digs, projects or workshops going on this summer that they'd like photographing, shout up!
Not had much time to get stuck in to the landscape archaeology books I amassed over the summer, but finally got around to this little beauty! Reading these books, I get such a sense of finding my people! 😊
📔 'Landscape Detective' by Richard Muir
#landscapearchaeology #booksky
📔 'Landscape Detective' by Richard Muir
#landscapearchaeology #booksky
November 18, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Not had much time to get stuck in to the landscape archaeology books I amassed over the summer, but finally got around to this little beauty! Reading these books, I get such a sense of finding my people! 😊
📔 'Landscape Detective' by Richard Muir
#landscapearchaeology #booksky
📔 'Landscape Detective' by Richard Muir
#landscapearchaeology #booksky
The @natlibscot.bsky.social maps portal is down and I'm quite at a loss. Is there such a thing as a map addiction? #MapMonday
November 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM
The @natlibscot.bsky.social maps portal is down and I'm quite at a loss. Is there such a thing as a map addiction? #MapMonday
A lovely bit of Derbyshire pride tonight, hearing Mike Haken of the Roman Roads Research Assoc. (@romanroads.bsky.social) talk about the Derbyshire HER as being "...unquestionably one of the best in the country!" Hats off to Steve & Dana of @derbyshirearch.bsky.social, for our ace HER! 🎉
November 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
A lovely bit of Derbyshire pride tonight, hearing Mike Haken of the Roman Roads Research Assoc. (@romanroads.bsky.social) talk about the Derbyshire HER as being "...unquestionably one of the best in the country!" Hats off to Steve & Dana of @derbyshirearch.bsky.social, for our ace HER! 🎉
Back at the tin tabernacle in King's Clipstone for some more archaeological learning! This time a 3-day course on GIS.
As usual, lots of fun to be had with @mercianarch.bsky.social
#archaeology
As usual, lots of fun to be had with @mercianarch.bsky.social
#archaeology
November 13, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Back at the tin tabernacle in King's Clipstone for some more archaeological learning! This time a 3-day course on GIS.
As usual, lots of fun to be had with @mercianarch.bsky.social
#archaeology
As usual, lots of fun to be had with @mercianarch.bsky.social
#archaeology
This talk, 'A New Digital Map of Roman Britain' is tomorrow night. Tickets are free. Looking forward to this 😁
Thursday 13 Nov is our next talk. This one is a bit special because our Chair, Mike Haken, is talking about A New Digital Map of Roman Britain: how to access it, how to use it and what comes next.
It's a huge step forward that's taken a decade to develop
It's a huge step forward that's taken a decade to develop
November 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
This talk, 'A New Digital Map of Roman Britain' is tomorrow night. Tickets are free. Looking forward to this 😁
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#FindsFriday
Some nice community-led archaeology on the site of Glapwell Hall - 17C on the possible site of a medieval chapel.
We need some help identifying the decorative mount - is it ormolu (maybe from the hall itself?) or just a later reproduction. Any historic furniture experts out there?
Some nice community-led archaeology on the site of Glapwell Hall - 17C on the possible site of a medieval chapel.
We need some help identifying the decorative mount - is it ormolu (maybe from the hall itself?) or just a later reproduction. Any historic furniture experts out there?
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#FindsFriday
Some nice community-led archaeology on the site of Glapwell Hall - 17C on the possible site of a medieval chapel.
We need some help identifying the decorative mount - is it ormolu (maybe from the hall itself?) or just a later reproduction. Any historic furniture experts out there?
Some nice community-led archaeology on the site of Glapwell Hall - 17C on the possible site of a medieval chapel.
We need some help identifying the decorative mount - is it ormolu (maybe from the hall itself?) or just a later reproduction. Any historic furniture experts out there?
Interesting 2-day event by Mercian Archaeological Services CIC (@mercianarch.bsky.social) and Nottingham Trent Uni.
Also, there's pizza! 🍕
More info and booking details: www.trentstudents.org/groups/chemi...
#archaeology 🏺
Also, there's pizza! 🍕
More info and booking details: www.trentstudents.org/groups/chemi...
#archaeology 🏺
October 31, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Interesting 2-day event by Mercian Archaeological Services CIC (@mercianarch.bsky.social) and Nottingham Trent Uni.
Also, there's pizza! 🍕
More info and booking details: www.trentstudents.org/groups/chemi...
#archaeology 🏺
Also, there's pizza! 🍕
More info and booking details: www.trentstudents.org/groups/chemi...
#archaeology 🏺
Some great-sounding short #heritage and #archaeology courses going on down in #Essex! Bit too far for me, so if anyone hears of anything similar kicking off in #Derbyshire, give me a nod.
www.placeservices.co.uk/conservation...
www.placeservices.co.uk/conservation...
Conservation Courses | Place Services
We provide a range of hands-on training opportunities and lectures focussed on traditional building skills and conservation. Our courses are designed for ...
www.placeservices.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Some great-sounding short #heritage and #archaeology courses going on down in #Essex! Bit too far for me, so if anyone hears of anything similar kicking off in #Derbyshire, give me a nod.
www.placeservices.co.uk/conservation...
www.placeservices.co.uk/conservation...
"Discover how LiDAR technology is transforming local history..."
They had me at LiDAR!
#archaeology #localhistory #lidar
They had me at LiDAR!
#archaeology #localhistory #lidar
Join us next week to learn how LiDAR technology is transforming local history, as Dr Wendy Morrison reveals how high-resolution aerial data from the Beacons of the Past project is uncovering hidden traces of human activity across the Chilterns.
Book your place: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-a...
Book your place: www.balh.org.uk/event-balh-a...
October 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
"Discover how LiDAR technology is transforming local history..."
They had me at LiDAR!
#archaeology #localhistory #lidar
They had me at LiDAR!
#archaeology #localhistory #lidar
Landscape archaeology has always been my archaeological focus. So when I started exploring how I can carve out some sort of career in archaeology, this course by @mercianarch.bsky.social was the first thing I booked on! 5 of the best days! I can't recommend it enough!
#landscapearchaeology
📷by me
#landscapearchaeology
📷by me
"Exploring Landscape Archaeology" course
2026.
ON SALE NOW
mercian-as.co.uk/landscapearcha…
2026 Dates:
Week 1: 11th - 15th May
Week 2: 18th - 22nd May
Week 3: 5th - 9th October
£375 per person per week.
See website for details and further information.
2026.
ON SALE NOW
mercian-as.co.uk/landscapearcha…
2026 Dates:
Week 1: 11th - 15th May
Week 2: 18th - 22nd May
Week 3: 5th - 9th October
£375 per person per week.
See website for details and further information.
October 27, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Landscape archaeology has always been my archaeological focus. So when I started exploring how I can carve out some sort of career in archaeology, this course by @mercianarch.bsky.social was the first thing I booked on! 5 of the best days! I can't recommend it enough!
#landscapearchaeology
📷by me
#landscapearchaeology
📷by me
My wife & a good friend of ours released this moody, folk-horrory beauty into the world yesterday. With Autumn upon us, this is a great soundtrack to the months ahead.
Inspired by Max Porter's novel "Lanny", the album digs into themes of nature, myth and community.
#NewMusic #ListeningTo 🎧
Inspired by Max Porter's novel "Lanny", the album digs into themes of nature, myth and community.
#NewMusic #ListeningTo 🎧
Underneath the Earth (CSR355CD/LP), by Chimehours
13 track album
coldspring.bandcamp.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
My wife & a good friend of ours released this moody, folk-horrory beauty into the world yesterday. With Autumn upon us, this is a great soundtrack to the months ahead.
Inspired by Max Porter's novel "Lanny", the album digs into themes of nature, myth and community.
#NewMusic #ListeningTo 🎧
Inspired by Max Porter's novel "Lanny", the album digs into themes of nature, myth and community.
#NewMusic #ListeningTo 🎧
Reposted by Chris Seddon
Derbyshire Archaeology Day
Saturday 31st January 2026, Winding Wheel Theatre, Chesterfield
Tickets here: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/derbys...
Around 150 already sold (we usually sell out)
8 talks on current projects in Derbyshire and the Peak.
I'm going to trail the first one shortly ...
Saturday 31st January 2026, Winding Wheel Theatre, Chesterfield
Tickets here: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/derbys...
Around 150 already sold (we usually sell out)
8 talks on current projects in Derbyshire and the Peak.
I'm going to trail the first one shortly ...
October 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Derbyshire Archaeology Day
Saturday 31st January 2026, Winding Wheel Theatre, Chesterfield
Tickets here: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/derbys...
Around 150 already sold (we usually sell out)
8 talks on current projects in Derbyshire and the Peak.
I'm going to trail the first one shortly ...
Saturday 31st January 2026, Winding Wheel Theatre, Chesterfield
Tickets here: chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk/shows/derbys...
Around 150 already sold (we usually sell out)
8 talks on current projects in Derbyshire and the Peak.
I'm going to trail the first one shortly ...
Enjoying watching this fascinating talk by Prof. Dominic Powlesland from 2016. Archaeological landscapes, GIS, satellite & aerial imagery...it's definitely my happy place! #archaeology
(Shared by the Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society on their Facebook page.)
youtu.be/kHNWqwKR-GY?...
(Shared by the Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society on their Facebook page.)
youtu.be/kHNWqwKR-GY?...
Archaeological Computing Evolution | Dominic Powlesland | Talks at Google
YouTube video by Talks at Google
youtu.be
October 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Enjoying watching this fascinating talk by Prof. Dominic Powlesland from 2016. Archaeological landscapes, GIS, satellite & aerial imagery...it's definitely my happy place! #archaeology
(Shared by the Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society on their Facebook page.)
youtu.be/kHNWqwKR-GY?...
(Shared by the Yorkshire Archaeological & Historical Society on their Facebook page.)
youtu.be/kHNWqwKR-GY?...
Whilst I'm not the biggest fan of audiobooks, I'm even less of a fan of the whole "Eurgh, audiobooks aren't real books." gang. #booksky 📚
October 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Whilst I'm not the biggest fan of audiobooks, I'm even less of a fan of the whole "Eurgh, audiobooks aren't real books." gang. #booksky 📚
Had a fab time seeing @profaliceroberts.bsky.social at De Montfort Hall, Leicester last night. Funny, interesting, and a bit more archaeology than I was expecting 😁 Also, I just love listening to people talk so passionately about #history and #archaeology. Wish I could do it every night!
October 16, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Had a fab time seeing @profaliceroberts.bsky.social at De Montfort Hall, Leicester last night. Funny, interesting, and a bit more archaeology than I was expecting 😁 Also, I just love listening to people talk so passionately about #history and #archaeology. Wish I could do it every night!
Reposted by Chris Seddon
Are you using #maps in research?
Want to learn about their history and use as sources?
In London in late January?
Sign up for @ihr.bsky.social short course, Historic Maps: Interpreting Stories of Place!
#maphistory #skystorians 🗃️
Want to learn about their history and use as sources?
In London in late January?
Sign up for @ihr.bsky.social short course, Historic Maps: Interpreting Stories of Place!
#maphistory #skystorians 🗃️
Historic Maps: Interpreting Stories of Place
Discovery Course 1
www.sas.ac.uk
October 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Are you using #maps in research?
Want to learn about their history and use as sources?
In London in late January?
Sign up for @ihr.bsky.social short course, Historic Maps: Interpreting Stories of Place!
#maphistory #skystorians 🗃️
Want to learn about their history and use as sources?
In London in late January?
Sign up for @ihr.bsky.social short course, Historic Maps: Interpreting Stories of Place!
#maphistory #skystorians 🗃️
Just finished this. A cracking read for anyone who loves trying to unpick the history of any old buildings they happen upon.
#archaeology 📚 #booksky @jpwarchaeology.bsky.social
#archaeology 📚 #booksky @jpwarchaeology.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Just finished this. A cracking read for anyone who loves trying to unpick the history of any old buildings they happen upon.
#archaeology 📚 #booksky @jpwarchaeology.bsky.social
#archaeology 📚 #booksky @jpwarchaeology.bsky.social
Had the pleasure of seeing this incredible digital reconstruction of medieval Barrow-upon-Trent at a heritage event this weekend. It's kinda mesmerising. Love this level of detail. Grab a cuppa and give it a watch!
#derbyshire #archaeology #medieval 🏺
Copyright 2023 Friends of St Wilfrid's.
#derbyshire #archaeology #medieval 🏺
Copyright 2023 Friends of St Wilfrid's.
Medieval Barrow upon Trent c1300 CE
YouTube video by albino igil
youtu.be
October 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Had the pleasure of seeing this incredible digital reconstruction of medieval Barrow-upon-Trent at a heritage event this weekend. It's kinda mesmerising. Love this level of detail. Grab a cuppa and give it a watch!
#derbyshire #archaeology #medieval 🏺
Copyright 2023 Friends of St Wilfrid's.
#derbyshire #archaeology #medieval 🏺
Copyright 2023 Friends of St Wilfrid's.
Reposted by Chris Seddon
are there any brick experts here on Bluesky... asking for a friend (not really!) Maybe you know someone @derbyshirearch.bsky.social ? Please repost!
October 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
are there any brick experts here on Bluesky... asking for a friend (not really!) Maybe you know someone @derbyshirearch.bsky.social ? Please repost!
There's something quite beautiful about Sir Mortimer Wheeler's box-system excavations at Maiden Castle. Such a fantastic photograph!
Image Rights: Society of Antiquaries (held at Historic England Archive)
#archaeology 🏺 #photography
Image Rights: Society of Antiquaries (held at Historic England Archive)
#archaeology 🏺 #photography
October 10, 2025 at 12:05 PM
There's something quite beautiful about Sir Mortimer Wheeler's box-system excavations at Maiden Castle. Such a fantastic photograph!
Image Rights: Society of Antiquaries (held at Historic England Archive)
#archaeology 🏺 #photography
Image Rights: Society of Antiquaries (held at Historic England Archive)
#archaeology 🏺 #photography
How the old OS maps shortened 'Methodist Chapel' always makes me chuckle.
October 9, 2025 at 2:40 PM
How the old OS maps shortened 'Methodist Chapel' always makes me chuckle.
An event of Derbyshire's local history and heritage groups at St. Wilfrid's church in Barrow-upon-Trent. And there'll be cake! 🎂
Saturday 11th October - 10am - 4pm
#archaeology #Derbyshire #history #heritage
Saturday 11th October - 10am - 4pm
#archaeology #Derbyshire #history #heritage
October 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
An event of Derbyshire's local history and heritage groups at St. Wilfrid's church in Barrow-upon-Trent. And there'll be cake! 🎂
Saturday 11th October - 10am - 4pm
#archaeology #Derbyshire #history #heritage
Saturday 11th October - 10am - 4pm
#archaeology #Derbyshire #history #heritage
My reading pile can wait. Today I got my first issue of Derbyshire Miscellany since becoming a member of the DAS! 🎉 #derbyshire #localhistory
October 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
My reading pile can wait. Today I got my first issue of Derbyshire Miscellany since becoming a member of the DAS! 🎉 #derbyshire #localhistory
The last 5 years have been worth the wait for this beauty!! #newmusic
‘Reptilian Brain’, the fifth album from U.K. math rock legends Alpha Male Tea Party is out everywhere now!
It’s bold and it’s massive. Listen - orcd.co/reptilianbrain
It’s bold and it’s massive. Listen - orcd.co/reptilianbrain
October 6, 2025 at 8:39 AM
The last 5 years have been worth the wait for this beauty!! #newmusic
Reposted by Chris Seddon
I'm starting to book shows for The Buildings Archaeologist book tour. Currently, looking for dates from 4 July 2026 onwards. Festival of Archaeology, Heritage Open Days, fringe festivals, history festivals, book festivals or special one-off's... Happy to look at all reasonable offers 🙂🏠🏰🕍✒️🚂
October 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I'm starting to book shows for The Buildings Archaeologist book tour. Currently, looking for dates from 4 July 2026 onwards. Festival of Archaeology, Heritage Open Days, fringe festivals, history festivals, book festivals or special one-off's... Happy to look at all reasonable offers 🙂🏠🏰🕍✒️🚂