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@peteralexheritage

Heritage Consultant, Museum Accreditation Mentor, Colonial History in Wales. Writer of speculative fiction. North Wales.

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I'd bet you can fry an egg on Shaun Edwards right now.

07.03.2026 15:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Druids and Furies by Dr Toby Driver Finding the Iron Age people of Ynys MΓ΄n and north-west Wales

I'm delighted to be lecturing at Oriel MΓ΄n/Anglesey Gallery in March about the incredible Iron Age remains on the island, including about recent work with @richardosgood.bsky.social at Llyn Cerrig Bach & our #RCAHMW recording of coastal forts.

See you there!

www.orielmon.org/en/events/dr...

27.02.2026 11:38 πŸ‘ 88 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0

I heard Charles was spotted at Waitrose price checking Malmsey wine

19.02.2026 11:19 πŸ‘ 110 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 3

To the barricades!

19.02.2026 11:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Save money on expensive Valentine’s Day presents this year by creating insurmountable emotional barriers, hyper independence, and ultimately dying alone.

Follow me for more money saving tips.

08.02.2026 11:01 πŸ‘ 310 πŸ” 35 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 3

Artificial intelligence is all very well, but when do we get artificial strength, constitution, dexterity, charisma, and wisdom?

04.02.2026 11:45 πŸ‘ 65 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 0
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Plan of the river at Conway in the county of Caernarvon

2026 sees the bicentenary of Telford’s suspension bridges over the Conwy & Menai. This map prior to the bridge’s construction features an island β€˜Claimed by Sir R. Mostyn Bart’ where the bridge’s northern tower stands

Pre 1796 Most/7289

02.02.2026 09:26 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Had a fantastic time interviewing with Ben Linzey for his podcast Voices from the Void. I was joined by my illustrator Sara Smith for our first ever public chat about our upcoming folk horror collection which launches via Atomic Bohemian on February 27th, 2026!

24.01.2026 22:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, but why did you follow me?

21.01.2026 23:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The pink feather driver meme, with the flamboyant Carnyx sitting next to the very ordinary Rest Of The Iron Age.

The pink feather driver meme, with the flamboyant Carnyx sitting next to the very ordinary Rest Of The Iron Age.

January 2026...

#Archaeology 🏺

08.01.2026 10:09 πŸ‘ 495 πŸ” 89 πŸ’¬ 16 πŸ“Œ 6
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Snow in the moonlight. Taking a moment to slow down and look around.

03.01.2026 13:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yes, not a bad bit of the world, Eryri.

03.01.2026 15:17 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The Librarian from Unseen University holding up a sprig of mistletoe and grinning broadly. As drawn by Paul Kidby.

The Librarian from Unseen University holding up a sprig of mistletoe and grinning broadly. As drawn by Paul Kidby.

Happy Hogswatch to all who celebrate. Ho! Ho! Ho!

25.12.2025 12:59 πŸ‘ 1607 πŸ” 447 πŸ’¬ 56 πŸ“Œ 6
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While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night (or washed their socks)... or not... even for Wales this is a bit on the nose. #baaahumbug #the sheepthatatepenmaenmawr

23.12.2025 23:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Word on the street is that if you don't subscribe to my blog, Santa won't bring you any presents πŸŽ„

It's FREE ✍️🏻

hellohistoria.substack.com

#Wales #History

22.12.2025 18:16 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks. A lot of Americans follow me as they confuse me with a member of the White House Press corps!

20.12.2025 23:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for the follow. Can I ask why?

20.12.2025 22:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Chiddicks Observer Edition 32 Welcome to another inspiring edition of The Chiddicks Observer!

Absolutely. @hellohistoria.bsky.social is briliant.

chiddickstree.substack.com/p/the-chiddi...

19.11.2025 16:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Search continues for Bronze Age artefacts stolen from St Fagans - BBC News Two men have been charged with burglary, but "invaluable" items are still missing from St Fagans collection.

Every museum object is important but these are the cultural soul of Amgueddfa Cymru / National Museum of Wales. A representation of the beating heart of a nation.

Search continues for Bronze Age artefacts stolen from St Fagans - BBC News share.google/9qJAUhEXkXo6...

10.11.2025 19:43 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

in short:

if you're looking for love, get your nuts out by the fire.

05.11.2025 14:30 πŸ‘ 365 πŸ” 51 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 18
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'Remember, remember the 5th of November!' πŸ”₯

These are thought to be the earliest photographs of a bonfire.

These photographs were taken in 1853 by John Dillwyn Llewelyn at Penllergare in Swansea πŸ“·

museum.wales/articles/972...

#Wales #BonfireNight #History

05.11.2025 12:44 πŸ‘ 115 πŸ” 34 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 1
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Aberystwyth named Wales' first Unesco City of Literature The town and Ceredigion county was chosen due to its

This should make for an interesting year.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

31.10.2025 14:42 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I know this is getting shared a lot, but it did need saying.

28.10.2025 14:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Swt is indeed doing his best!

03.10.2025 13:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Sometimes the effort is worth it, sometimes not. It's a struggle not to overheat.

23.09.2025 17:37 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why would they need to publicise this event?

23.09.2025 13:48 πŸ‘ 168 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 0

All I can say is that I totally empathise. Been there.

23.09.2025 14:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Graveyard visiting down the ConwyValley. St Peter's Church, Llanbedr-y-Cennin

19.09.2025 16:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hard not to see the first episode of #taskmaster series 20 as Reece Shearsmith's audition to be the next Doctor Who.

11.09.2025 23:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Creative Writing | Adult Learning Wales

I have two new classes starting next week freethrough Adult Learning Wales to people who live in Wales.

Monday September 8th in Llangefni.
Creative Writing 10am-12pm
and
Write Your First Novel 1pm to 3pm.

www.adultlearning.wales/course/56712...

www.adultlearning.wales/course/56715...

05.09.2025 12:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0