Hannah Booth
@hannahbooth.bsky.social
Northumbrian in the Netherlands | Writes about connections between Britain & its North Sea neighbours | Linguist turned editor & communication coach
Writing: https://northseanexus.substack.com
Website: https://hannahmarybooth.com
Writing: https://northseanexus.substack.com
Website: https://hannahmarybooth.com
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Hannah Booth
@hannahbooth.bsky.social
· Jun 8
Navigating North Sea Nexus
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northseanexus.substack.com
Introducing North Sea Nexus, a Substack exploring Britain’s ties with our North Sea neighbours, past and present.
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🖌️ Art, Words & Music
🌊 Coastal Lives & Livelihoods
🪵 Materials, Makers & Merchants
🌱 Nature & Landscape
🧳 Religion & Exile
🕊️ War, Peace & Diplomacy
Click the link to browse by theme:
🖌️ Art, Words & Music
🌊 Coastal Lives & Livelihoods
🪵 Materials, Makers & Merchants
🌱 Nature & Landscape
🧳 Religion & Exile
🕊️ War, Peace & Diplomacy
An appropriately wet morning in the Netherlands for the anniversary of the 1421 St Elizabeth’s Flood, which flooded parts of Holland and Zeeland — some of which are still under water today.
These panel paintings from 70 years or so later depict the flooded villages and polders around Dordrecht.
These panel paintings from 70 years or so later depict the flooded villages and polders around Dordrecht.
November 19, 2025 at 10:49 AM
An appropriately wet morning in the Netherlands for the anniversary of the 1421 St Elizabeth’s Flood, which flooded parts of Holland and Zeeland — some of which are still under water today.
These panel paintings from 70 years or so later depict the flooded villages and polders around Dordrecht.
These panel paintings from 70 years or so later depict the flooded villages and polders around Dordrecht.
Reposted by Hannah Booth
Cancelled flight and several long hours to wait around in limbo — all softened by the fact that the one tiny airport bookshop had something I’ve been looking out for for a good while!
November 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Cancelled flight and several long hours to wait around in limbo — all softened by the fact that the one tiny airport bookshop had something I’ve been looking out for for a good while!
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Ein Priel fließt durch die Salzwiesen der Nordsee. ☀️
A tidal creek flows through the salt meadows of the North Sea.
#blueskyartshow #bright #eastcoastkin #stunday
#coloraday #greensat
A tidal creek flows through the salt meadows of the North Sea.
#blueskyartshow #bright #eastcoastkin #stunday
#coloraday #greensat
November 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Ein Priel fließt durch die Salzwiesen der Nordsee. ☀️
A tidal creek flows through the salt meadows of the North Sea.
#blueskyartshow #bright #eastcoastkin #stunday
#coloraday #greensat
A tidal creek flows through the salt meadows of the North Sea.
#blueskyartshow #bright #eastcoastkin #stunday
#coloraday #greensat
Utrecht's Domtoren — always a good reminder of the importance of looking up now and then
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Utrecht's Domtoren — always a good reminder of the importance of looking up now and then
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A strange 'sea monster' (squidlike?) caught by fishermen on the North Sea between Scheveningen and Katwijk, #otd 12 Nov 1661. (Rijksmuseum)
November 12, 2025 at 8:51 AM
A strange 'sea monster' (squidlike?) caught by fishermen on the North Sea between Scheveningen and Katwijk, #otd 12 Nov 1661. (Rijksmuseum)
Reposted by Hannah Booth
North Norfolk coast in summer — taken off Sidestrand, looking east toward Mundesley. Fertile, green fields meet the deep blue of the North Sea, where erosion is steadily reshaping this striking stretch of coastline. #Norfolk #Aerial #image #NorthNorfolk #Coast
November 12, 2025 at 7:10 AM
North Norfolk coast in summer — taken off Sidestrand, looking east toward Mundesley. Fertile, green fields meet the deep blue of the North Sea, where erosion is steadily reshaping this striking stretch of coastline. #Norfolk #Aerial #image #NorthNorfolk #Coast
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The 'Westhoek' (the area including Ypres, Diksmuide, Passendale, Messines) in Belgium is one of those places where every inch reminds you of the horrors of World War I. Every town or every plot of land have a story to tell about #WWI Photo: Toerisme Westhoek #ArmisticeDay
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The 'Westhoek' (the area including Ypres, Diksmuide, Passendale, Messines) in Belgium is one of those places where every inch reminds you of the horrors of World War I. Every town or every plot of land have a story to tell about #WWI Photo: Toerisme Westhoek #ArmisticeDay
This week's post on the invisible boundaries in the sea we rarely think about, and how they came to be.
northseanexus.substack.com/p/drawing-th...
northseanexus.substack.com/p/drawing-th...
November 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
This week's post on the invisible boundaries in the sea we rarely think about, and how they came to be.
northseanexus.substack.com/p/drawing-th...
northseanexus.substack.com/p/drawing-th...
Reposted by Hannah Booth
Excellent blog post on the territorialisation of the North Sea #MaritimeHistory
This week's North Sea Nexus post on the invisible boundaries in the sea most of us rarely think about, and how they came to be.
Drawing the lines
Shifting boundaries and legal ambiguities in the North Sea
northseanexus.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Excellent blog post on the territorialisation of the North Sea #MaritimeHistory
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The Shrimp Girl, c. 1740, vivid portrayal of London street seller of shrimps & mussels, her basket on her head with pewter measure, by William Hogarth, innovative English painter, engraver, satirist, born #OTD 1697; the spontaneity & loose brushwork foreshadow Impressionism.
National Gallery London
National Gallery London
November 10, 2025 at 6:12 AM
The Shrimp Girl, c. 1740, vivid portrayal of London street seller of shrimps & mussels, her basket on her head with pewter measure, by William Hogarth, innovative English painter, engraver, satirist, born #OTD 1697; the spontaneity & loose brushwork foreshadow Impressionism.
National Gallery London
National Gallery London
This week's North Sea Nexus post on the invisible boundaries in the sea most of us rarely think about, and how they came to be.
Drawing the lines
Shifting boundaries and legal ambiguities in the North Sea
northseanexus.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This week's North Sea Nexus post on the invisible boundaries in the sea most of us rarely think about, and how they came to be.
Reposted by Hannah Booth
Remembering St Martin in this weekend of remembrance
Martinmas, peace and remembrance in the Low Countries
This coming Monday morning, the 11th of November, the city centre of Ypres (or Ieper as it is known to the Flemish-speaking locals) will fall silent once more in commemoration of the Armistice of 1918...
northseanexus.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Remembering St Martin in this weekend of remembrance
Remembering St Martin in this weekend of remembrance
Martinmas, peace and remembrance in the Low Countries
This coming Monday morning, the 11th of November, the city centre of Ypres (or Ieper as it is known to the Flemish-speaking locals) will fall silent once more in commemoration of the Armistice of 1918...
northseanexus.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Remembering St Martin in this weekend of remembrance
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Aerial view over the tidal saltmarshes near Shotley on the River Orwell in Suffolk.
Mudflats, channels and tiny islets trace delicate natural patterns shaped by the ebb and flow of the tide.
#Suffolk #Aerial #image #RiverOrwell
Mudflats, channels and tiny islets trace delicate natural patterns shaped by the ebb and flow of the tide.
#Suffolk #Aerial #image #RiverOrwell
November 8, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Aerial view over the tidal saltmarshes near Shotley on the River Orwell in Suffolk.
Mudflats, channels and tiny islets trace delicate natural patterns shaped by the ebb and flow of the tide.
#Suffolk #Aerial #image #RiverOrwell
Mudflats, channels and tiny islets trace delicate natural patterns shaped by the ebb and flow of the tide.
#Suffolk #Aerial #image #RiverOrwell
Reposted by Hannah Booth
Cool: a medieval 14th c. wooden road was discovered in Antwerp. Photo: Stad Antwerpen
November 8, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Cool: a medieval 14th c. wooden road was discovered in Antwerp. Photo: Stad Antwerpen
The light sculptures are ready for tomorrow night’s St Martin parade in Utrecht — a celebration of the city’s patron saint and the values of peace and sharing.
The parade revives the local lantern-walking tradition long associated with the festival of Martinmas in this part of the world.
The parade revives the local lantern-walking tradition long associated with the festival of Martinmas in this part of the world.
November 7, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The light sculptures are ready for tomorrow night’s St Martin parade in Utrecht — a celebration of the city’s patron saint and the values of peace and sharing.
The parade revives the local lantern-walking tradition long associated with the festival of Martinmas in this part of the world.
The parade revives the local lantern-walking tradition long associated with the festival of Martinmas in this part of the world.
Rare find: Young sea turtle found on a beach on the island of Sylt
Seltener Fund: Junge Meeresschildkröte auf Sylt entdeckt
Am Strand von Kampen auf Sylt ist ein ungewöhnlicher Gast angespült worden: vermutlich eine Unechte Karettschildkröte. Nun soll das junge Tier ärztlich untersucht werden.
www.spiegel.de
November 6, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Rare find: Young sea turtle found on a beach on the island of Sylt
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Remember, remember, the 5th of November,
FLANDERS, treason and plot.
Re-sharing this piece from last year on the Flemish connection to the Gunpowder Plot — and the Dutch enthusiasm for fireworks.
FLANDERS, treason and plot.
Re-sharing this piece from last year on the Flemish connection to the Gunpowder Plot — and the Dutch enthusiasm for fireworks.
Guy Fawkes, faith and Flanders
Plus the inevitable fireworks (though not where you'd necessarily expect them)
northseanexus.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Remember, remember, the 5th of November,
FLANDERS, treason and plot.
Re-sharing this piece from last year on the Flemish connection to the Gunpowder Plot — and the Dutch enthusiasm for fireworks.
FLANDERS, treason and plot.
Re-sharing this piece from last year on the Flemish connection to the Gunpowder Plot — and the Dutch enthusiasm for fireworks.
Reposted by Hannah Booth
Four out of six ships called HMS Invincible sank (one of them really quite assertively). Proving that they were actually pretty vincible...
November 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Four out of six ships called HMS Invincible sank (one of them really quite assertively). Proving that they were actually pretty vincible...
Reposted by Hannah Booth
New blog post alert!
Christine Keiner writes about how a chance find in Panama inspired her recent research on the so-called "Panatomic Canal".
Christine Keiner writes about how a chance find in Panama inspired her recent research on the so-called "Panatomic Canal".
From Chance Encounters to Fresh Insights: Serendipity at Work in Historical Research
Christine Keiner on how a chance purchase from Panama inspired her latest research on the unrealised “Panatomic Canal”.
blog.journalhistoryknowledge.org
November 5, 2025 at 11:42 AM
New blog post alert!
Christine Keiner writes about how a chance find in Panama inspired her recent research on the so-called "Panatomic Canal".
Christine Keiner writes about how a chance find in Panama inspired her recent research on the so-called "Panatomic Canal".
Remember, remember, the 5th of November,
FLANDERS, treason and plot.
Re-sharing this piece from last year on the Flemish connection to the Gunpowder Plot — and the Dutch enthusiasm for fireworks.
FLANDERS, treason and plot.
Re-sharing this piece from last year on the Flemish connection to the Gunpowder Plot — and the Dutch enthusiasm for fireworks.
Guy Fawkes, faith and Flanders
Plus the inevitable fireworks (though not where you'd necessarily expect them)
northseanexus.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Remember, remember, the 5th of November,
FLANDERS, treason and plot.
Re-sharing this piece from last year on the Flemish connection to the Gunpowder Plot — and the Dutch enthusiasm for fireworks.
FLANDERS, treason and plot.
Re-sharing this piece from last year on the Flemish connection to the Gunpowder Plot — and the Dutch enthusiasm for fireworks.
Reposted by Hannah Booth
Pendant in the Form of Neptune and a Sea Monster early 17th century, probably Netherlandish. The artist has cleverly gone with the natural shape of the pearl to create this composition. (Met Museum)
November 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Pendant in the Form of Neptune and a Sea Monster early 17th century, probably Netherlandish. The artist has cleverly gone with the natural shape of the pearl to create this composition. (Met Museum)