George Harris
@historylecturer.bsky.social
Retired history teacher. Enjoys Lake District, painting, grandchildren, nature, history - lots really. Oh, and wildlife gardening. Still interested in education.
Killed by a rogue parsnip
November 27, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Killed by a rogue parsnip
##BirdOfTheDay photo from someone (me) who has no skills as a bird photographer
November 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
##BirdOfTheDay photo from someone (me) who has no skills as a bird photographer
You are utterly right about dreadful lobbying.
I'm committed to a home made war game with grandsons at this minute...
I'm committed to a home made war game with grandsons at this minute...
November 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
You are utterly right about dreadful lobbying.
I'm committed to a home made war game with grandsons at this minute...
I'm committed to a home made war game with grandsons at this minute...
A variety of pen sketches over 20 years.
November 24, 2025 at 10:56 AM
A variety of pen sketches over 20 years.
Continuing to research the second edition of Getting to know Edinburgh, I've been directed to this rarely seen, very fine, work of sculpture, in New Calton Burial Ground. @secretedinburgh.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Continuing to research the second edition of Getting to know Edinburgh, I've been directed to this rarely seen, very fine, work of sculpture, in New Calton Burial Ground. @secretedinburgh.bsky.social
#BookWeekScotland is still running. Here's a Scottish children's book, celebrating holidays on the west coast. You'll find it on Amazon. Here are some photos of the setting.
November 22, 2025 at 8:25 AM
#BookWeekScotland is still running. Here's a Scottish children's book, celebrating holidays on the west coast. You'll find it on Amazon. Here are some photos of the setting.
It's #BookWeekScotland This children's adventure fits this week ideally. It's set on the West Coast. The photos show some of the setting for the story.
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 AM
It's #BookWeekScotland This children's adventure fits this week ideally. It's set on the West Coast. The photos show some of the setting for the story.
It is Book Week Scotland. This book is set in Moidart and celebrates the wonderful West Coast. Find it on Amazon. #BookWeerkScotland
November 19, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It is Book Week Scotland. This book is set in Moidart and celebrates the wonderful West Coast. Find it on Amazon. #BookWeerkScotland
Grandson, completely out of the blue: "One thing I really liked about "Eilean Mhor" was the really good fight at the end." Don't you love unsolicited praise! (You can find it on Amazon.)
November 17, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Grandson, completely out of the blue: "One thing I really liked about "Eilean Mhor" was the really good fight at the end." Don't you love unsolicited praise! (You can find it on Amazon.)
Here's a welcome in return. 🙂
November 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Here's a welcome in return. 🙂
Private Eye nails it, as usual. Thanks @privateeyenews.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Private Eye nails it, as usual. Thanks @privateeyenews.bsky.social
Remembrance Say. I've been rereading some of my favourite, evocative sections of the wartime volumes of "Dance to the Music of Time".
November 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Remembrance Say. I've been rereading some of my favourite, evocative sections of the wartime volumes of "Dance to the Music of Time".
I just felt like posting some nice things.
November 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I just felt like posting some nice things.
Found them! This was eight years ago. It is very small, but you will see the effort to keep the sides level, and the importance of having a deep bit.
November 8, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Found them! This was eight years ago. It is very small, but you will see the effort to keep the sides level, and the importance of having a deep bit.
I'm annoyed that I cant find the photos of the pond being dug. But here are two from the early days.
November 8, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I'm annoyed that I cant find the photos of the pond being dug. But here are two from the early days.
#Fingerpostfriday A short in the Pentland Hills today.
November 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
#Fingerpostfriday A short in the Pentland Hills today.
Heron on the Water of Leith . #BirdOfTheDay
November 6, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Heron on the Water of Leith . #BirdOfTheDay
I had to add this photo to the thread.
November 5, 2025 at 6:42 AM
I had to add this photo to the thread.
Today's "You and Yours" (always listen to Radio 4 on a long solitary drive) was all about Christmas preparations. If you want something cheap but good for a child who likes reading, check these out.
November 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Today's "You and Yours" (always listen to Radio 4 on a long solitary drive) was all about Christmas preparations. If you want something cheap but good for a child who likes reading, check these out.
Today we went to Blackwells Arts and Crafts House near Bowness. Highly recommended.
November 1, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Today we went to Blackwells Arts and Crafts House near Bowness. Highly recommended.
I've just enjoyed this book - very informative and well written. My piece might give a bit of overall context .
October 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I've just enjoyed this book - very informative and well written. My piece might give a bit of overall context .
Well done. Here's the end of my novel.
October 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Well done. Here's the end of my novel.