Ian Gomersall
@iangomersall.bsky.social
Retired priest living in Bishop Auckland. Interests include, walking, the North East, books, golden age crime, churchcrawling, church history, genealogy.
It's St Lucy's Day.
Here's a #quiz I wrote for the day.
Why not have ago and see what marks out of ten you get.
retiredrector.blog/2025/12/13/s...
Here's a #quiz I wrote for the day.
Why not have ago and see what marks out of ten you get.
retiredrector.blog/2025/12/13/s...
St Lucy’s Day Quiz
Here’s a Quiz for St Lucy’s Day (13th December) which I prepared for a social gathering a few years ago: See how you do in it. St Lucy Procession. Candle holder from Sweden 1. St Lucy died in Syr…
retiredrector.blog
December 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It's St Lucy's Day.
Here's a #quiz I wrote for the day.
Why not have ago and see what marks out of ten you get.
retiredrector.blog/2025/12/13/s...
Here's a #quiz I wrote for the day.
Why not have ago and see what marks out of ten you get.
retiredrector.blog/2025/12/13/s...
I hear much in Advent talks about the coming of Christ at Bethlehem, or at the end times. Not so much about now- Christ comes among us often unseen.
He said: "I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me"
He said: "I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me"
December 4, 2025 at 12:45 AM
I hear much in Advent talks about the coming of Christ at Bethlehem, or at the end times. Not so much about now- Christ comes among us often unseen.
He said: "I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me"
He said: "I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me"
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A Liverpool Quaker climate activist is appealing her conviction after a judge warned the jury against following their conscience, violating the centuries-old principle of jury independence, established in a landmark 1670 case involving Quaker defendants.
Quaker climate activist appeals conviction after judge threatens the jury
A Quaker is appealing her climate conviction after a judge threatened the jury with contempt of court if they found defendants not guilty according to their conscience.
www.quaker.org.uk
December 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
A Liverpool Quaker climate activist is appealing her conviction after a judge warned the jury against following their conscience, violating the centuries-old principle of jury independence, established in a landmark 1670 case involving Quaker defendants.
Christmas comes to Auckland Palace, Bishop Auckland.
#BpAatChristmas 1
#BpAatChristmas 1
December 4, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Christmas comes to Auckland Palace, Bishop Auckland.
#BpAatChristmas 1
#BpAatChristmas 1
One item on my list of things to do in my 70th year is to climb the tower of #DurhamCathedral - #towerchallenge 325 steps. I last did it as a teenager.
I ticked that off my list this morning 👍🏽
Wonderful autumn views.
I ticked that off my list this morning 👍🏽
Wonderful autumn views.
November 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
One item on my list of things to do in my 70th year is to climb the tower of #DurhamCathedral - #towerchallenge 325 steps. I last did it as a teenager.
I ticked that off my list this morning 👍🏽
Wonderful autumn views.
I ticked that off my list this morning 👍🏽
Wonderful autumn views.
Simple and a feeling of peace and holiness.
The crypt of Ripon Cathedral, built c.670 visited today with friends.
The crypt of Ripon Cathedral, built c.670 visited today with friends.
October 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Simple and a feeling of peace and holiness.
The crypt of Ripon Cathedral, built c.670 visited today with friends.
The crypt of Ripon Cathedral, built c.670 visited today with friends.
Delightful visit to the Chapel of Stanbrook Abbey, Wass, N Yorkshire, and 'eco-convent' with stunning architecture.
September 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Delightful visit to the Chapel of Stanbrook Abbey, Wass, N Yorkshire, and 'eco-convent' with stunning architecture.
Reposted by Ian Gomersall
Let's show Love is Stronger than hate!
Refugees are welcome here 🤗
Repost 💚
Refugees are welcome here 🤗
Repost 💚
August 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Let's show Love is Stronger than hate!
Refugees are welcome here 🤗
Repost 💚
Refugees are welcome here 🤗
Repost 💚
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While bombs are falling and the world seems to descend ever more rapidly here are some pics of wildflowers in Upper Teesdale above Forest in Teesdale. Including some wild orchids. It was a lovely day for a walk with friends
June 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
While bombs are falling and the world seems to descend ever more rapidly here are some pics of wildflowers in Upper Teesdale above Forest in Teesdale. Including some wild orchids. It was a lovely day for a walk with friends
Adding to my personal Bishop Auckland flora. 😊
5th collection, wild flowers once again close to home.
Goatsbeard, Nipplewort, Lady's Mantle, Knapweed.
#MyBpAPhotos
5th collection, wild flowers once again close to home.
Goatsbeard, Nipplewort, Lady's Mantle, Knapweed.
#MyBpAPhotos
June 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Adding to my personal Bishop Auckland flora. 😊
5th collection, wild flowers once again close to home.
Goatsbeard, Nipplewort, Lady's Mantle, Knapweed.
#MyBpAPhotos
5th collection, wild flowers once again close to home.
Goatsbeard, Nipplewort, Lady's Mantle, Knapweed.
#MyBpAPhotos
Building up my Bishop Auckland Flora 😊
4th collection of wild flower photos taken close to home.
Nipplewort, Buttercup meadow, White Clover and Comfrey.
4th collection of wild flower photos taken close to home.
Nipplewort, Buttercup meadow, White Clover and Comfrey.
June 8, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Building up my Bishop Auckland Flora 😊
4th collection of wild flower photos taken close to home.
Nipplewort, Buttercup meadow, White Clover and Comfrey.
4th collection of wild flower photos taken close to home.
Nipplewort, Buttercup meadow, White Clover and Comfrey.
Wild flowers close to home. 3rd collection.
This time flowers within 100 yards of home. #MyBpAPhotos
Herb Robert, Greater Periwinkle, Cow Parsley, Hogweed
This time flowers within 100 yards of home. #MyBpAPhotos
Herb Robert, Greater Periwinkle, Cow Parsley, Hogweed
June 5, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Wild flowers close to home. 3rd collection.
This time flowers within 100 yards of home. #MyBpAPhotos
Herb Robert, Greater Periwinkle, Cow Parsley, Hogweed
This time flowers within 100 yards of home. #MyBpAPhotos
Herb Robert, Greater Periwinkle, Cow Parsley, Hogweed
2nd post!
Wild flowers close to home. This time on paths around the town.
#MyBpAPhotos
Hawkweed, Vetch, Wild Poppy, Herb Bennett
Wild flowers close to home. This time on paths around the town.
#MyBpAPhotos
Hawkweed, Vetch, Wild Poppy, Herb Bennett
June 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
2nd post!
Wild flowers close to home. This time on paths around the town.
#MyBpAPhotos
Hawkweed, Vetch, Wild Poppy, Herb Bennett
Wild flowers close to home. This time on paths around the town.
#MyBpAPhotos
Hawkweed, Vetch, Wild Poppy, Herb Bennett
My first post.
By the banks of the River #Gaunless, Bishop Aucklabnd today.
#MyBpAPhotos - Photos taken within walking distance of my retirement house.
Germander speedwell, Stitchwort, Ivy leaved Toadflax, Red Campion
By the banks of the River #Gaunless, Bishop Aucklabnd today.
#MyBpAPhotos - Photos taken within walking distance of my retirement house.
Germander speedwell, Stitchwort, Ivy leaved Toadflax, Red Campion
June 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
My first post.
By the banks of the River #Gaunless, Bishop Aucklabnd today.
#MyBpAPhotos - Photos taken within walking distance of my retirement house.
Germander speedwell, Stitchwort, Ivy leaved Toadflax, Red Campion
By the banks of the River #Gaunless, Bishop Aucklabnd today.
#MyBpAPhotos - Photos taken within walking distance of my retirement house.
Germander speedwell, Stitchwort, Ivy leaved Toadflax, Red Campion