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Archaeology in the Waveney Valley, https://waveneyarchaeology.org

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St Edmund's Wells, Hunstanton. British Library MS Harley 2278

St Edmund's Wells, Hunstanton. British Library MS Harley 2278

Our February meeting at Needham Village Hall is Soggy Saints - Water and Religious Culture in Medieval East Anglia with our old friend @drrebeccapinner.bsky.social There will, of course, be pink wafers. 2.30pm February 7th (note change of date). All welcome.

21.01.2026 14:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
St Edmunds Wells, Hunstanton (c)London, British Library, MS Harley2278, fol. 28r

St Edmunds Wells, Hunstanton (c)London, British Library, MS Harley2278, fol. 28r

Saturday Feb 7th, Soggy Saints and Pink Wafers, @drrebeccapinner.bsky.social on the relationship between water and religious culture in medieval East Anglia. In honour of Rebecca's visit, biscuit of the month is the pink wafer. 2.00pm Needham VH, admission ยฃ3.00, all welcome. tinyurl.com/2extm4n7

31.01.2026 12:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
St Edmund's Wells, Hunstanton. British Library MS Harley 2278

St Edmund's Wells, Hunstanton. British Library MS Harley 2278

Our February meeting at Needham Village Hall is Soggy Saints - Water and Religious Culture in Medieval East Anglia with our old friend @drrebeccapinner.bsky.social There will, of course, be pink wafers. 2.30pm February 7th (note change of date). All welcome.

21.01.2026 14:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Stories in Glass, with photographs by Paul Harley.

Stories in Glass, with photographs by Paul Harley.

Coming up this Saturday , Paul Harley, photographer and church crawler - Stories in Glass, an illustrated introduction to Norfolk's outstanding collection of medieval stained glass. Needham Village Hall 2.00pm. Teas, coffees, biscuits. All welcome. tinyurl.com/3pxwje7x

13.01.2026 15:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Stories in Glass, with photographs by Paul Harley.

Stories in Glass, with photographs by Paul Harley.

Coming up this Saturday , Paul Harley, photographer and church crawler - Stories in Glass, an illustrated introduction to Norfolk's outstanding collection of medieval stained glass. Needham Village Hall 2.00pm. Teas, coffees, biscuits. All welcome. tinyurl.com/3pxwje7x

13.01.2026 15:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Stained glass window, St Andrews Norwich. The only stained glass Dance of Death in Norfolk.

Stained glass window, St Andrews Norwich. The only stained glass Dance of Death in Norfolk.

Coming up on January 17th, Paul Harley, photographer and church crawler - Stories in Glass, an illustrated introduction to Norfolk's outstanding collection of medieval stained glass. Needham Village Hall 2.00pm. Teas, coffees, biscuits. All welcome. tinyurl.com/3pxwje7x

05.01.2026 17:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Stained glass window, St Andrews Norwich. The only stained glass Dance of Death in Norfolk.

Stained glass window, St Andrews Norwich. The only stained glass Dance of Death in Norfolk.

Coming up on January 17th, Paul Harley, photographer and church crawler - Stories in Glass, an illustrated introduction to Norfolk's outstanding collection of medieval stained glass. Needham Village Hall 2.00pm. Teas, coffees, biscuits. All welcome. tinyurl.com/3pxwje7x

05.01.2026 17:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Bedingham St Andrews in the spring sunshine.

Bedingham St Andrews in the spring sunshine.

This Saturday at Needham Village Hall, Stuart Bowell of the Round Tower Churches Society on the whys, hows and wherefores of round tower churches. And biscuits.
All welcome. tinyurl.com/5de5xa3j

12.05.2025 17:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Early 19th century engraving of the "Remains of the Tomb of O,Piers Shonks - Brent Pelham Church, Herts."

Early 19th century engraving of the "Remains of the Tomb of O,Piers Shonks - Brent Pelham Church, Herts."

Last chance to grab a ticket for Roman roads, dragon slayers and ways to the past with Christopher Hadley and biscuits, Needham Village Hall, 2.00pm this Saturday tinyurl.com/ykd7xbda

24.04.2025 19:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Early 19th century engraving of the remains of Piers Shonks's tomb in Brent Pelham church.

Early 19th century engraving of the remains of Piers Shonks's tomb in Brent Pelham church.

Christopher Hadley on Roman roads, dragon slayers and ways to the past, this Saturday 2.00pm, Needham Village Hall. Definitely not to be missed, all welcome, and there will be biscuits. tinyurl.com/ykd7xbda

22.04.2025 11:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Early 19th century engraving of the remains of Piers Shonks's tomb in Brent Pelham church.

Early 19th century engraving of the remains of Piers Shonks's tomb in Brent Pelham church.

Christopher Hadley on Roman roads, dragon slayers and ways to the past, this Saturday 2.00pm, Needham Village Hall. Definitely not to be missed, all welcome, and there will be biscuits. tinyurl.com/ykd7xbda

22.04.2025 11:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
1816 engraving of the carving on Piers Shonks's tomb in Brent Pelham church.

1816 engraving of the carving on Piers Shonks's tomb in Brent Pelham church.

Roman roads, dragon slayers and ways to the past with
Christopher Hadley, Saturday April 26th, 2.00pm, Needham Village Hall. One absolutely not to miss, all welcome, info and tickets here tinyurl.com/ykd7xbda

14.04.2025 13:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
1816 engraving of the carving on Piers Shonks's tomb in Brent Pelham church.

1816 engraving of the carving on Piers Shonks's tomb in Brent Pelham church.

Roman roads, dragon slayers and ways to the past with
Christopher Hadley, Saturday April 26th, 2.00pm, Needham Village Hall. One absolutely not to miss, all welcome, info and tickets here tinyurl.com/ykd7xbda

14.04.2025 13:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The cover of Christopher Hadley's book The Road, a story of Romans and ways to the past.

The cover of Christopher Hadley's book The Road, a story of Romans and ways to the past.

Roman roads, dragon slayers and ways to the past with
Christopher Hadley, Saturday April 26th, 2.00pm, Needham Village Hall. One absolutely not to miss, info and tickets here tinyurl.com/ykd7xbda

07.04.2025 14:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thank you @waveney-arch.bsky.social for having me & @camself.bsky.social give a talk today on Cam's Lost Villages of Norfolk book & aerial photography. Great fun.
This Thursday, I'll be giving a talk with David Robertson to the Aylsham Local History Society:
aylshamhistory.org/event/a-hist...

22.03.2025 17:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A great talk this afternoon from @camself.bsky.social and @john-fielding.bsky.social on lost villages and photographing them from an aircraft, all a bit 'look! No hands!' Thanks both.

22.03.2025 17:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The pleasure was all ours, thanks both for a highly entertaining afternoon, and hope you got back OK.

22.03.2025 17:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Waveney Archaeology ยป March โ€“ The Lost Villages of Norfolk

Today's the day, @camself.bsky.social and @john-fielding.bsky.social on lost villages and how to photograph them while flying an aircraft. Needham Village Hall, 2.00pm, all welcome. There will be biscuits. waveneyarchaeology.org/diary/march-...

22.03.2025 06:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Today's not so random Norfolk church is Needham. @john-fielding.bsky.social and I will be at Needham Village Hall today at 2pm to give a talk about lost villages for @waveney-arch.bsky.social. Come yew along tergether bor.

22.03.2025 05:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 30 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Morning John, we have projector, laptop etc here if that helps.

20.03.2025 06:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Come along this Saturday afternoon. Cameron and I will be on for about an hour. Cam to talk about his wonderful book & I'll be covering aerial photography from a plane. Most importantly, there will be lots of pretty pictures (providing the projector works ๐Ÿ˜ ) Don't be bashful ... say hello.

19.03.2025 21:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Not if you've got yer cersftificut buh.

19.03.2025 17:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thass the Waveney Valley hentut?

19.03.2025 17:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Slightly photos hopped pic of Needham Village Hall and church with an aircraft landing at Needham International Airport.

Slightly photos hopped pic of Needham Village Hall and church with an aircraft landing at Needham International Airport.

Map of Norfolk pinned to a board

Map of Norfolk pinned to a board

Not long now...Saturday at Needham Village Hall at 2.00pm, @camself.bsky.social and @john-fielding.bsky.social on the Lost Villages of Norfolk and how to photograph them while flying an aircraft. All the tech too. waveneyarchaeology.org/diary/march-...

19.03.2025 17:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The sure extinction that we travel to
And shall be lost in always.
@simoninsuffolk.bsky.social and I having a jolly Larkin session at the Rosary Cemetery, Norwich.

19.03.2025 15:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 17 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A lovely place.

19.03.2025 17:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sorted

17.03.2025 12:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Composite picture of Christopher Hadley's books, Hollow Places and The Road

Composite picture of Christopher Hadley's books, Hollow Places and The Road

Romans, dragon slayers and ways to the past - on April 26th we welcome Christopher Hadley, author of Hollow Places and The Road with stories from 'the murky, wonderful intersection of folklore and history' More info and tickets here tinyurl.com/ykd7xbda

17.03.2025 12:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A large map of Norfolk pinned onto a board resting on a red sofa.

A large map of Norfolk pinned onto a board resting on a red sofa.

Aerial photo of St Peter's church, Needham and Needham village hall taken by John Fielding.

Aerial photo of St Peter's church, Needham and Needham village hall taken by John Fielding.

This Saturday at Needham VH @camself.bsky.social and @john-fielding.bsky.social on The Lost Villages of Norfolk and how to photograph them while flying an aircraft. We have all the tech. (sofa not included). Not sure where John's going to land though. All welcome. tinyurl.com/57jn9zb2

17.03.2025 11:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
A large map of Norfolk pinned onto a board resting on a red sofa.

A large map of Norfolk pinned onto a board resting on a red sofa.

Aerial photo of St Peter's church, Needham and Needham village hall taken by John Fielding.

Aerial photo of St Peter's church, Needham and Needham village hall taken by John Fielding.

This Saturday at Needham VH @camself.bsky.social and @john-fielding.bsky.social on The Lost Villages of Norfolk and how to photograph them while flying an aircraft. We have all the tech. (sofa not included). Not sure where John's going to land though. All welcome. tinyurl.com/57jn9zb2

17.03.2025 11:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1