Patrick Sudlow
@patricksudlow@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

'70 organisations back unfreezing of pro-Palestine group's bank account'
In England, the Nationwide Building Society, has frozen pro-Palestinian groups accounts, making itself complicit in an ongoing Genocide!
https://www.thenational.scot/news/25410093.70-organisations-back-unfreezing-pro-palestine-groups-bank-account/
#palestine #scotland #england #banking
The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 weeks ago

Tournament host England heads into the Women's Rugby World Cup as the strong favorite, but is under huge pressure to end more than a decade of disappointment in the sport's showpiece event. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/08/22/more-sports/england-us-womens-rugby-world-cup/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #women039srugbyworldcup #ilonamaher #england #newzealand #portiawoodmanwickliffe #johnmitchell
MikeDunnAuthor
@MikeDunnAuthor@kolektiva.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

Today in Labor History August 18, 1812: Lady Ludd led the Luddite Corn Market riot of women and boys in Leeds, England. Luddites also rioted in Sheffield against flour and meat sellers. England was suffering huge food shortages and inflation at the time, in part because of the War of 1812, which had started in June, and the ongoing Napoleonic wars. Additionally, new technological innovations were allowing mill owners to replace many of their employees with machines. In response, Luddites would destroy looms and other equipment. To try and get control over these worker protests, the British authorities made illegal oath-taking punishable by death in July 1812. They also empowered magistrates to forcibly enter private homes to search for weapons. And they stationed thousands of troops in areas where rioting and looting had occurred over the summer.

There are numerous parallels between that period and today. Like then, we have new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, that could reduce the amount of dangerous and tedious toil for the working-class, giving them higher wages and reduced hours. Instead, the technology is being used by the bosses to cut jobs and further enrich themselves. Like then, we are funding numerous wars and genocides, paid for through austerity that has been imposed on the working-class. And like then, governments are planning and implementing new repressive laws and police powers to undermine working-class protest.

Charlotte Bronte’s second novel, “Shirley” (1849), takes place in Yorkshire, 1811-1812, during the Luddite uprisings. It was originally published under the pseudonym, Currer Bell. The novel opens with a ruthless mill owner waiting for the delivery of new, cost-saving equipment that will allow him to fire many of his workers, but Luddites destroy the equipment before it reaches him. As a result of the novel’s popularity, Shirley became a popular female name. Prior to this, it was mostly a male name.

#workingclass #LaborHistory #luddite #england #inflation #genocide #ukraine #palestine #gaza #hunger #freespeech #fiction #novel #author #writer #books @bookstadon
MikeDunnAuthor
@MikeDunnAuthor@kolektiva.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

Today in Labor History August 18, 1812: Lady Ludd led the Luddite Corn Market riot of women and boys in Leeds, England. Luddites also rioted in Sheffield against flour and meat sellers. England was suffering huge food shortages and inflation at the time, in part because of the War of 1812, which had started in June, and the ongoing Napoleonic wars. Additionally, new technological innovations were allowing mill owners to replace many of their employees with machines. In response, Luddites would destroy looms and other equipment. To try and get control over these worker protests, the British authorities made illegal oath-taking punishable by death in July 1812. They also empowered magistrates to forcibly enter private homes to search for weapons. And they stationed thousands of troops in areas where rioting and looting had occurred over the summer.

There are numerous parallels between that period and today. Like then, we have new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, that could reduce the amount of dangerous and tedious toil for the working-class, giving them higher wages and reduced hours. Instead, the technology is being used by the bosses to cut jobs and further enrich themselves. Like then, we are funding numerous wars and genocides, paid for through austerity that has been imposed on the working-class. And like then, governments are planning and implementing new repressive laws and police powers to undermine working-class protest.

Charlotte Bronte’s second novel, “Shirley” (1849), takes place in Yorkshire, 1811-1812, during the Luddite uprisings. It was originally published under the pseudonym, Currer Bell. The novel opens with a ruthless mill owner waiting for the delivery of new, cost-saving equipment that will allow him to fire many of his workers, but Luddites destroy the equipment before it reaches him. As a result of the novel’s popularity, Shirley became a popular female name. Prior to this, it was mostly a male name.

#workingclass #LaborHistory #luddite #england #inflation #genocide #ukraine #palestine #gaza #hunger #freespeech #fiction #novel #author #writer #books @bookstadon
The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 weeks ago

England’s sparkling wine industry is growing but struggling — burdened by small-scale operations, high costs and tough competition from established global brands like Champagne and Prosecco. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/08/18/world/englands-sparkling-wine-industry-starts-to-struggle/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #england #wine #trade #champaign #agriculture #food
skykiss ♾️🇺🇦 Vote Midterms
@skykiss@sfba.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

So Trump is allowing a war criminal terrorist with an arrest warrant on U.S. soil.

The convicted criminal is giving mass child kidnapper mass murderer war criminal Putin a huge gift: the legitimacy of touching down on US soil at the invitation of a US president. A reward for the full-scale invasion of a sovereign, democratic country that the United States and its European allies support.

#Ukraine #europeanunion #eu #nato#usa
skykiss ♾️🇺🇦 Vote Midterms
@skykiss@sfba.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 4 weeks ago

The mass child kidnapper mass murderer wanted by The International Criminal Court “for the war crime of unlawful deportation of population (children) & that of unlawful transfer of population (children) from occupied areas of Ukraine to the Russian Federation”*

Putin will be safe; Trump protects child traffickers.

#Ukraine#usa #press #media #news #europeanunion#Uk#France#England#Deutschland#Italy#Spain#Baltics #nato
The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp last month

England suffered an agonizing six-run loss to India at the Oval on Monday as one of the most dramatic Test series of recent times ended in a 2-2 draw, posing serious questions for an upcoming tour of Australia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/08/05/more-sports/england-india-ashes-questions/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #ashes #england #india #australia #benstokes
skykiss ♾️🇺🇦 Vote Midterms
@skykiss@sfba.social  ·  activity timestamp last month

Last year declassified intel exposed China’s weapons support for Russia in Ukraine. China denied it. Russia denied it. And wrongly, so did the US. Now however, the evidence is landing on the battlefield.

Xi is powering Putin's genocide in Ukraine.
These cold-blooded killers must be stopped

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/23/fully-chinese-made-drone-found-in-ukraine-for-first-time/

#Ukraine #europe#UK#England#France#Deutschland#Poland#Spain#Italy#usa #nato #press #media #news
skykiss ♾️🇺🇦 Vote Midterms
@skykiss@sfba.social  ·  activity timestamp last month

Last year declassified intel exposed China’s weapons support for Russia in Ukraine. China denied it. Russia denied it. And wrongly, so did the US. Now however, the evidence is landing on the battlefield.

Xi is powering Putin's genocide in Ukraine.
These cold-blooded killers must be stopped

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/23/fully-chinese-made-drone-found-in-ukraine-for-first-time/

#Ukraine #europe#UK#England#France#Deutschland#Poland#Spain#Italy#usa #nato #press #media #news
Ian Cylkowski Photography
@IanCykowski@photog.social  ·  activity timestamp last month

NEW LOCATION KLAXON

Welcome to Crummackdale, north of Austwick, this valley is oft-overlooked but features some of the most extensive limestone pavement and scars in all of the Yorkshire Dales.

Extra bonus: Pen-y-Ghent looking like pure drama.

There's plenty more images from this day, send your eyespheres here https://www.iancylkowski.com/blog/2025/7/27/crummackdale-yorkshire-dales-summer 👍

#landscape #nature #travel #summer #yorkshire #yorkshiredales #photography #photo #photographie #uk #britain #england

An expansive view from the top of Crummackdale, showcasing the distinctive limestone pavement that spreads broadly across the landscape. The foreground features weathered grey limestone slabs with deep fissures and clints typical of this geological formation, interspersed with patches of grass. Beyond the pavement, the land rises gently to grassy hills and ridges, bathed in dappled sunlight under a partly cloudy sky. In the distance, lush green fields and rolling hills stretch towards the horizon, creating a striking contrast with the rugged limestone. The overall scene conveys the unique natural beauty and geological character of the Yorkshire Dales uplands.
An expansive view from the top of Crummackdale, showcasing the distinctive limestone pavement that spreads broadly across the landscape. The foreground features weathered grey limestone slabs with deep fissures and clints typical of this geological formation, interspersed with patches of grass. Beyond the pavement, the land rises gently to grassy hills and ridges, bathed in dappled sunlight under a partly cloudy sky. In the distance, lush green fields and rolling hills stretch towards the horizon, creating a striking contrast with the rugged limestone. The overall scene conveys the unique natural beauty and geological character of the Yorkshire Dales uplands.
An expansive view from the top of Crummackdale, showcasing the distinctive limestone pavement that spreads broadly across the landscape. The foreground features weathered grey limestone slabs with deep fissures and clints typical of this geological formation, interspersed with patches of grass. Beyond the pavement, the land rises gently to grassy hills and ridges, bathed in dappled sunlight under a partly cloudy sky. In the distance, lush green fields and rolling hills stretch towards the horizon, creating a striking contrast with the rugged limestone. The overall scene conveys the unique natural beauty and geological character of the Yorkshire Dales uplands.
A picturesque view of Crummackdale in the Yorkshire Dales, focusing on the rugged limestone landscape known as Moughton Scar in the distance. The foreground is dominated by a traditional dry stone wall that zigzags across the green grassy hillside, leading the eye deeper into the scene. Beyond the wall, the scar itself rises with its characteristic pale limestone rock formations, patches of grass, and gentle slopes. The sky above is mostly cloudy with soft, diffused light illuminating the landscape, creating a serene and timeless rural atmosphere typical of this historic upland area in northern England.
A picturesque view of Crummackdale in the Yorkshire Dales, focusing on the rugged limestone landscape known as Moughton Scar in the distance. The foreground is dominated by a traditional dry stone wall that zigzags across the green grassy hillside, leading the eye deeper into the scene. Beyond the wall, the scar itself rises with its characteristic pale limestone rock formations, patches of grass, and gentle slopes. The sky above is mostly cloudy with soft, diffused light illuminating the landscape, creating a serene and timeless rural atmosphere typical of this historic upland area in northern England.
A picturesque view of Crummackdale in the Yorkshire Dales, focusing on the rugged limestone landscape known as Moughton Scar in the distance. The foreground is dominated by a traditional dry stone wall that zigzags across the green grassy hillside, leading the eye deeper into the scene. Beyond the wall, the scar itself rises with its characteristic pale limestone rock formations, patches of grass, and gentle slopes. The sky above is mostly cloudy with soft, diffused light illuminating the landscape, creating a serene and timeless rural atmosphere typical of this historic upland area in northern England.
A sweeping view of the patchwork farmland in the Yorkshire Dales, looking southwards towards the distant silhouette of Pendle Hill under a partly cloudy sky. The foreground features rolling green fields divided by traditional dry stone walls and scattered with grazing sheep and cattle. A winding narrow country lane snakes through the hills, drawing the eye deeper into the landscape. The middle distance shows a mix of farmland, woodland, and scattered farm buildings, while the far horizon reveals the iconic rounded shape of Pendle Hill, softened by a light haze. The overall atmosphere is calm and pastoral, showcasing the rural charm and agricultural heritage of this classic northern English countryside.
A sweeping view of the patchwork farmland in the Yorkshire Dales, looking southwards towards the distant silhouette of Pendle Hill under a partly cloudy sky. The foreground features rolling green fields divided by traditional dry stone walls and scattered with grazing sheep and cattle. A winding narrow country lane snakes through the hills, drawing the eye deeper into the landscape. The middle distance shows a mix of farmland, woodland, and scattered farm buildings, while the far horizon reveals the iconic rounded shape of Pendle Hill, softened by a light haze. The overall atmosphere is calm and pastoral, showcasing the rural charm and agricultural heritage of this classic northern English countryside.
A sweeping view of the patchwork farmland in the Yorkshire Dales, looking southwards towards the distant silhouette of Pendle Hill under a partly cloudy sky. The foreground features rolling green fields divided by traditional dry stone walls and scattered with grazing sheep and cattle. A winding narrow country lane snakes through the hills, drawing the eye deeper into the landscape. The middle distance shows a mix of farmland, woodland, and scattered farm buildings, while the far horizon reveals the iconic rounded shape of Pendle Hill, softened by a light haze. The overall atmosphere is calm and pastoral, showcasing the rural charm and agricultural heritage of this classic northern English countryside.
A dramatic landscape view of Crummackdale in the Yorkshire Dales, looking towards the distinctive flat-topped hill of Pen-y-Ghent in the distance. The scene is bathed in soft, moody light as sunlight breaks through heavy, textured clouds, casting patches of brightness on the grassy slopes and limestone cliffs below. The foreground is filled with rich green grass and rolling hills, while the middle ground reveals the pale, weathered limestone escarpments that contrast sharply with the darker, shadowed slopes of Pen-y-Ghent behind. The overall atmosphere is one of rugged natural beauty and changing weather, typical of this iconic English upland area.
A dramatic landscape view of Crummackdale in the Yorkshire Dales, looking towards the distinctive flat-topped hill of Pen-y-Ghent in the distance. The scene is bathed in soft, moody light as sunlight breaks through heavy, textured clouds, casting patches of brightness on the grassy slopes and limestone cliffs below. The foreground is filled with rich green grass and rolling hills, while the middle ground reveals the pale, weathered limestone escarpments that contrast sharply with the darker, shadowed slopes of Pen-y-Ghent behind. The overall atmosphere is one of rugged natural beauty and changing weather, typical of this iconic English upland area.
A dramatic landscape view of Crummackdale in the Yorkshire Dales, looking towards the distinctive flat-topped hill of Pen-y-Ghent in the distance. The scene is bathed in soft, moody light as sunlight breaks through heavy, textured clouds, casting patches of brightness on the grassy slopes and limestone cliffs below. The foreground is filled with rich green grass and rolling hills, while the middle ground reveals the pale, weathered limestone escarpments that contrast sharply with the darker, shadowed slopes of Pen-y-Ghent behind. The overall atmosphere is one of rugged natural beauty and changing weather, typical of this iconic English upland area.
Ian Cylkowski Photography
@IanCykowski@photog.social  ·  activity timestamp last month

NEW LOCATION KLAXON

Welcome to Crummackdale, north of Austwick, this valley is oft-overlooked but features some of the most extensive limestone pavement and scars in all of the Yorkshire Dales.

Extra bonus: Pen-y-Ghent looking like pure drama.

There's plenty more images from this day, send your eyespheres here https://www.iancylkowski.com/blog/2025/7/27/crummackdale-yorkshire-dales-summer 👍

#landscape #nature #travel #summer #yorkshire #yorkshiredales #photography #photo #photographie #uk #britain #england

An expansive view from the top of Crummackdale, showcasing the distinctive limestone pavement that spreads broadly across the landscape. The foreground features weathered grey limestone slabs with deep fissures and clints typical of this geological formation, interspersed with patches of grass. Beyond the pavement, the land rises gently to grassy hills and ridges, bathed in dappled sunlight under a partly cloudy sky. In the distance, lush green fields and rolling hills stretch towards the horizon, creating a striking contrast with the rugged limestone. The overall scene conveys the unique natural beauty and geological character of the Yorkshire Dales uplands.
An expansive view from the top of Crummackdale, showcasing the distinctive limestone pavement that spreads broadly across the landscape. The foreground features weathered grey limestone slabs with deep fissures and clints typical of this geological formation, interspersed with patches of grass. Beyond the pavement, the land rises gently to grassy hills and ridges, bathed in dappled sunlight under a partly cloudy sky. In the distance, lush green fields and rolling hills stretch towards the horizon, creating a striking contrast with the rugged limestone. The overall scene conveys the unique natural beauty and geological character of the Yorkshire Dales uplands.
An expansive view from the top of Crummackdale, showcasing the distinctive limestone pavement that spreads broadly across the landscape. The foreground features weathered grey limestone slabs with deep fissures and clints typical of this geological formation, interspersed with patches of grass. Beyond the pavement, the land rises gently to grassy hills and ridges, bathed in dappled sunlight under a partly cloudy sky. In the distance, lush green fields and rolling hills stretch towards the horizon, creating a striking contrast with the rugged limestone. The overall scene conveys the unique natural beauty and geological character of the Yorkshire Dales uplands.
A picturesque view of Crummackdale in the Yorkshire Dales, focusing on the rugged limestone landscape known as Moughton Scar in the distance. The foreground is dominated by a traditional dry stone wall that zigzags across the green grassy hillside, leading the eye deeper into the scene. Beyond the wall, the scar itself rises with its characteristic pale limestone rock formations, patches of grass, and gentle slopes. The sky above is mostly cloudy with soft, diffused light illuminating the landscape, creating a serene and timeless rural atmosphere typical of this historic upland area in northern England.
A picturesque view of Crummackdale in the Yorkshire Dales, focusing on the rugged limestone landscape known as Moughton Scar in the distance. The foreground is dominated by a traditional dry stone wall that zigzags across the green grassy hillside, leading the eye deeper into the scene. Beyond the wall, the scar itself rises with its characteristic pale limestone rock formations, patches of grass, and gentle slopes. The sky above is mostly cloudy with soft, diffused light illuminating the landscape, creating a serene and timeless rural atmosphere typical of this historic upland area in northern England.
A picturesque view of Crummackdale in the Yorkshire Dales, focusing on the rugged limestone landscape known as Moughton Scar in the distance. The foreground is dominated by a traditional dry stone wall that zigzags across the green grassy hillside, leading the eye deeper into the scene. Beyond the wall, the scar itself rises with its characteristic pale limestone rock formations, patches of grass, and gentle slopes. The sky above is mostly cloudy with soft, diffused light illuminating the landscape, creating a serene and timeless rural atmosphere typical of this historic upland area in northern England.
A sweeping view of the patchwork farmland in the Yorkshire Dales, looking southwards towards the distant silhouette of Pendle Hill under a partly cloudy sky. The foreground features rolling green fields divided by traditional dry stone walls and scattered with grazing sheep and cattle. A winding narrow country lane snakes through the hills, drawing the eye deeper into the landscape. The middle distance shows a mix of farmland, woodland, and scattered farm buildings, while the far horizon reveals the iconic rounded shape of Pendle Hill, softened by a light haze. The overall atmosphere is calm and pastoral, showcasing the rural charm and agricultural heritage of this classic northern English countryside.
A sweeping view of the patchwork farmland in the Yorkshire Dales, looking southwards towards the distant silhouette of Pendle Hill under a partly cloudy sky. The foreground features rolling green fields divided by traditional dry stone walls and scattered with grazing sheep and cattle. A winding narrow country lane snakes through the hills, drawing the eye deeper into the landscape. The middle distance shows a mix of farmland, woodland, and scattered farm buildings, while the far horizon reveals the iconic rounded shape of Pendle Hill, softened by a light haze. The overall atmosphere is calm and pastoral, showcasing the rural charm and agricultural heritage of this classic northern English countryside.
A sweeping view of the patchwork farmland in the Yorkshire Dales, looking southwards towards the distant silhouette of Pendle Hill under a partly cloudy sky. The foreground features rolling green fields divided by traditional dry stone walls and scattered with grazing sheep and cattle. A winding narrow country lane snakes through the hills, drawing the eye deeper into the landscape. The middle distance shows a mix of farmland, woodland, and scattered farm buildings, while the far horizon reveals the iconic rounded shape of Pendle Hill, softened by a light haze. The overall atmosphere is calm and pastoral, showcasing the rural charm and agricultural heritage of this classic northern English countryside.
A dramatic landscape view of Crummackdale in the Yorkshire Dales, looking towards the distinctive flat-topped hill of Pen-y-Ghent in the distance. The scene is bathed in soft, moody light as sunlight breaks through heavy, textured clouds, casting patches of brightness on the grassy slopes and limestone cliffs below. The foreground is filled with rich green grass and rolling hills, while the middle ground reveals the pale, weathered limestone escarpments that contrast sharply with the darker, shadowed slopes of Pen-y-Ghent behind. The overall atmosphere is one of rugged natural beauty and changing weather, typical of this iconic English upland area.
A dramatic landscape view of Crummackdale in the Yorkshire Dales, looking towards the distinctive flat-topped hill of Pen-y-Ghent in the distance. The scene is bathed in soft, moody light as sunlight breaks through heavy, textured clouds, casting patches of brightness on the grassy slopes and limestone cliffs below. The foreground is filled with rich green grass and rolling hills, while the middle ground reveals the pale, weathered limestone escarpments that contrast sharply with the darker, shadowed slopes of Pen-y-Ghent behind. The overall atmosphere is one of rugged natural beauty and changing weather, typical of this iconic English upland area.
A dramatic landscape view of Crummackdale in the Yorkshire Dales, looking towards the distinctive flat-topped hill of Pen-y-Ghent in the distance. The scene is bathed in soft, moody light as sunlight breaks through heavy, textured clouds, casting patches of brightness on the grassy slopes and limestone cliffs below. The foreground is filled with rich green grass and rolling hills, while the middle ground reveals the pale, weathered limestone escarpments that contrast sharply with the darker, shadowed slopes of Pen-y-Ghent behind. The overall atmosphere is one of rugged natural beauty and changing weather, typical of this iconic English upland area.
Ian Cylkowski Photography
@IanCykowski@photog.social  ·  activity timestamp last month

Sorry, it's been a while since my last update. June and July have been... TUMULTUOUS.

Here are the Duddo Five Stones! Roughly 4,000 years old, just north of their namesake village. A mystical and timeless place, aided by dramatic skies.

More photos here -> https://www.iancylkowski.com/blog/2025/7/24/duddo-five-stones-northumberland-summer

#landscape #nature #travel #photography #photographie #photo#stonecircle #uk #britain #england #summer #northumberland

This detailed close-up image highlights the textured surface of another of the Duddo Five Stones in Northumberland, England. The stone features deep vertical grooves and ridges, with a rugged, weather-beaten appearance. The surface is adorned with diverse patches of lichen in shades of pale grey, green, and subtle yellow, adding a natural mosaic effect. The rough, uneven stone shows signs of age and exposure to the elements, with soft natural light accentuating the stone’s contours and the delicate growth of the lichens, emphasising the historic and enduring nature of the standing stones.
This detailed close-up image highlights the textured surface of another of the Duddo Five Stones in Northumberland, England. The stone features deep vertical grooves and ridges, with a rugged, weather-beaten appearance. The surface is adorned with diverse patches of lichen in shades of pale grey, green, and subtle yellow, adding a natural mosaic effect. The rough, uneven stone shows signs of age and exposure to the elements, with soft natural light accentuating the stone’s contours and the delicate growth of the lichens, emphasising the historic and enduring nature of the standing stones.
This detailed close-up image highlights the textured surface of another of the Duddo Five Stones in Northumberland, England. The stone features deep vertical grooves and ridges, with a rugged, weather-beaten appearance. The surface is adorned with diverse patches of lichen in shades of pale grey, green, and subtle yellow, adding a natural mosaic effect. The rough, uneven stone shows signs of age and exposure to the elements, with soft natural light accentuating the stone’s contours and the delicate growth of the lichens, emphasising the historic and enduring nature of the standing stones.
A close-up image captures the textured surface of one of the Duddo Five Stones in Northumberland, England. The weathered stone is characterised by deep vertical grooves and irregular contours, covered in various patches of pale grey and green lichen as well as small tufts of moss. The natural light highlights the rough, uneven surface, emphasising the stone’s ancient, timeworn character and the quiet resilience of the lichen growing on it, set against a subtle backdrop of grass at the base.
A close-up image captures the textured surface of one of the Duddo Five Stones in Northumberland, England. The weathered stone is characterised by deep vertical grooves and irregular contours, covered in various patches of pale grey and green lichen as well as small tufts of moss. The natural light highlights the rough, uneven surface, emphasising the stone’s ancient, timeworn character and the quiet resilience of the lichen growing on it, set against a subtle backdrop of grass at the base.
A close-up image captures the textured surface of one of the Duddo Five Stones in Northumberland, England. The weathered stone is characterised by deep vertical grooves and irregular contours, covered in various patches of pale grey and green lichen as well as small tufts of moss. The natural light highlights the rough, uneven surface, emphasising the stone’s ancient, timeworn character and the quiet resilience of the lichen growing on it, set against a subtle backdrop of grass at the base.
A close-up view of the Duddo Five Stones in Northumberland, England, showcasing the five large, weathered standing stones arranged in a rough circle on a grassy hilltop. The stones are irregular in shape, covered with patches of lichen, and their rough textures and vertical grooves are clearly visible. The surrounding grass is lush and green, while the sky above is dynamic with a mix of dark, heavy clouds and patches of blue sky, casting a moody yet vibrant atmosphere over the ancient site and its expansive rural landscape in the distance.
A close-up view of the Duddo Five Stones in Northumberland, England, showcasing the five large, weathered standing stones arranged in a rough circle on a grassy hilltop. The stones are irregular in shape, covered with patches of lichen, and their rough textures and vertical grooves are clearly visible. The surrounding grass is lush and green, while the sky above is dynamic with a mix of dark, heavy clouds and patches of blue sky, casting a moody yet vibrant atmosphere over the ancient site and its expansive rural landscape in the distance.
A close-up view of the Duddo Five Stones in Northumberland, England, showcasing the five large, weathered standing stones arranged in a rough circle on a grassy hilltop. The stones are irregular in shape, covered with patches of lichen, and their rough textures and vertical grooves are clearly visible. The surrounding grass is lush and green, while the sky above is dynamic with a mix of dark, heavy clouds and patches of blue sky, casting a moody yet vibrant atmosphere over the ancient site and its expansive rural landscape in the distance.
The Duddo Five Stones, a small group of ancient standing stones set on a gentle grassy hill in Northumberland, England. A narrow dirt path leads straight through the lush green field, drawing the eye towards the stones standing silhouetted against a dramatic sky filled with thick, low-hanging grey clouds. The stones appear weathered and irregular in shape, emphasising their age and historical significance, while the moody sky and open landscape evoke a sense of timelessness and mystery.
The Duddo Five Stones, a small group of ancient standing stones set on a gentle grassy hill in Northumberland, England. A narrow dirt path leads straight through the lush green field, drawing the eye towards the stones standing silhouetted against a dramatic sky filled with thick, low-hanging grey clouds. The stones appear weathered and irregular in shape, emphasising their age and historical significance, while the moody sky and open landscape evoke a sense of timelessness and mystery.
The Duddo Five Stones, a small group of ancient standing stones set on a gentle grassy hill in Northumberland, England. A narrow dirt path leads straight through the lush green field, drawing the eye towards the stones standing silhouetted against a dramatic sky filled with thick, low-hanging grey clouds. The stones appear weathered and irregular in shape, emphasising their age and historical significance, while the moody sky and open landscape evoke a sense of timelessness and mystery.
Ian Cylkowski Photography
@IanCykowski@photog.social  ·  activity timestamp last month

Sorry, it's been a while since my last update. June and July have been... TUMULTUOUS.

Here are the Duddo Five Stones! Roughly 4,000 years old, just north of their namesake village. A mystical and timeless place, aided by dramatic skies.

More photos here -> https://www.iancylkowski.com/blog/2025/7/24/duddo-five-stones-northumberland-summer

#landscape #nature #travel #photography #photographie #photo#stonecircle #uk #britain #england #summer #northumberland

This detailed close-up image highlights the textured surface of another of the Duddo Five Stones in Northumberland, England. The stone features deep vertical grooves and ridges, with a rugged, weather-beaten appearance. The surface is adorned with diverse patches of lichen in shades of pale grey, green, and subtle yellow, adding a natural mosaic effect. The rough, uneven stone shows signs of age and exposure to the elements, with soft natural light accentuating the stone’s contours and the delicate growth of the lichens, emphasising the historic and enduring nature of the standing stones.
This detailed close-up image highlights the textured surface of another of the Duddo Five Stones in Northumberland, England. The stone features deep vertical grooves and ridges, with a rugged, weather-beaten appearance. The surface is adorned with diverse patches of lichen in shades of pale grey, green, and subtle yellow, adding a natural mosaic effect. The rough, uneven stone shows signs of age and exposure to the elements, with soft natural light accentuating the stone’s contours and the delicate growth of the lichens, emphasising the historic and enduring nature of the standing stones.
This detailed close-up image highlights the textured surface of another of the Duddo Five Stones in Northumberland, England. The stone features deep vertical grooves and ridges, with a rugged, weather-beaten appearance. The surface is adorned with diverse patches of lichen in shades of pale grey, green, and subtle yellow, adding a natural mosaic effect. The rough, uneven stone shows signs of age and exposure to the elements, with soft natural light accentuating the stone’s contours and the delicate growth of the lichens, emphasising the historic and enduring nature of the standing stones.
A close-up image captures the textured surface of one of the Duddo Five Stones in Northumberland, England. The weathered stone is characterised by deep vertical grooves and irregular contours, covered in various patches of pale grey and green lichen as well as small tufts of moss. The natural light highlights the rough, uneven surface, emphasising the stone’s ancient, timeworn character and the quiet resilience of the lichen growing on it, set against a subtle backdrop of grass at the base.
A close-up image captures the textured surface of one of the Duddo Five Stones in Northumberland, England. The weathered stone is characterised by deep vertical grooves and irregular contours, covered in various patches of pale grey and green lichen as well as small tufts of moss. The natural light highlights the rough, uneven surface, emphasising the stone’s ancient, timeworn character and the quiet resilience of the lichen growing on it, set against a subtle backdrop of grass at the base.
A close-up image captures the textured surface of one of the Duddo Five Stones in Northumberland, England. The weathered stone is characterised by deep vertical grooves and irregular contours, covered in various patches of pale grey and green lichen as well as small tufts of moss. The natural light highlights the rough, uneven surface, emphasising the stone’s ancient, timeworn character and the quiet resilience of the lichen growing on it, set against a subtle backdrop of grass at the base.
A close-up view of the Duddo Five Stones in Northumberland, England, showcasing the five large, weathered standing stones arranged in a rough circle on a grassy hilltop. The stones are irregular in shape, covered with patches of lichen, and their rough textures and vertical grooves are clearly visible. The surrounding grass is lush and green, while the sky above is dynamic with a mix of dark, heavy clouds and patches of blue sky, casting a moody yet vibrant atmosphere over the ancient site and its expansive rural landscape in the distance.
A close-up view of the Duddo Five Stones in Northumberland, England, showcasing the five large, weathered standing stones arranged in a rough circle on a grassy hilltop. The stones are irregular in shape, covered with patches of lichen, and their rough textures and vertical grooves are clearly visible. The surrounding grass is lush and green, while the sky above is dynamic with a mix of dark, heavy clouds and patches of blue sky, casting a moody yet vibrant atmosphere over the ancient site and its expansive rural landscape in the distance.
A close-up view of the Duddo Five Stones in Northumberland, England, showcasing the five large, weathered standing stones arranged in a rough circle on a grassy hilltop. The stones are irregular in shape, covered with patches of lichen, and their rough textures and vertical grooves are clearly visible. The surrounding grass is lush and green, while the sky above is dynamic with a mix of dark, heavy clouds and patches of blue sky, casting a moody yet vibrant atmosphere over the ancient site and its expansive rural landscape in the distance.
The Duddo Five Stones, a small group of ancient standing stones set on a gentle grassy hill in Northumberland, England. A narrow dirt path leads straight through the lush green field, drawing the eye towards the stones standing silhouetted against a dramatic sky filled with thick, low-hanging grey clouds. The stones appear weathered and irregular in shape, emphasising their age and historical significance, while the moody sky and open landscape evoke a sense of timelessness and mystery.
The Duddo Five Stones, a small group of ancient standing stones set on a gentle grassy hill in Northumberland, England. A narrow dirt path leads straight through the lush green field, drawing the eye towards the stones standing silhouetted against a dramatic sky filled with thick, low-hanging grey clouds. The stones appear weathered and irregular in shape, emphasising their age and historical significance, while the moody sky and open landscape evoke a sense of timelessness and mystery.
The Duddo Five Stones, a small group of ancient standing stones set on a gentle grassy hill in Northumberland, England. A narrow dirt path leads straight through the lush green field, drawing the eye towards the stones standing silhouetted against a dramatic sky filled with thick, low-hanging grey clouds. The stones appear weathered and irregular in shape, emphasising their age and historical significance, while the moody sky and open landscape evoke a sense of timelessness and mystery.