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Paul O'Toole

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Came here to get my ProCycling news fix - but you brighten my life in so many other ways. Thanks BlueSky people.

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Yorkshire Dales National Park@yorkshiredales.org.uk · 17h ago

This is known to many cycling fans as the Côte de Cray - the first King of the Mountains climb in the 2014 Grand Départ. World class cycling returns to the the Côte de Cray on Saturday 5 September, as the Tour of Britain men rolls through the National Park 🚴 📸 Wendy McDonnell

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History and Heritage Yorkshire@handhyorkshire.bsky.social · last wk.

🧵This coming Saturday the 1st August, is Lammas (or Loaf Mass) Day which in medieval times marked the height of Summer and the start of the harvest season. The feast marks the blessing of the First Fruits of harvest, with a loaf of bread being brought to the church for this

High summer near Silsden Located in the Aire Valley between Keighley and Skipton. It is known for its classic landscape, with sweeping meadow vistas. Image: Steven Feather CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
Paul O'Toole@endodoc.bsky.social · 2w ago

The 17th century Hurleston tomb behind St Peter's Church, Plemstall. An isolated church, said to be on the site of St Plegmund's hermit dwelling. Back then, the site would have been an island surrounded by marshland and was known as the 'Isle of Chester' #MementoMoriMonday

Photo of the south side of the Hurleston tomb made from sandstone and depicting a skeleton with knees slightly bent. He holds the stem of an arrow as if stopping it from piercing the body, or pulling it out of the rib-cage from whence it would have pierced the heart and/or lungs. In his left hand he appears to hold the stem of an acanthus leaf. The sides are decorated with acanthus decorations and the cover has a spiral rope design. On the other side, the skeleton represents his wife. She holds an hour-glass and has an arrow directed towards her pelvis. There is a memorial plaque - added later - that reads: "In this vault lies the body of Elizabeth, wife of Charles Hurleston, of Newton esq., youngest daughter and coheir of Thomas Lander, of Newhall, in the County of Lancaster, esq., by Elizabeth, daughter of Edward Downes, of Shrigley, in the county of Chester. esq.) (She was beautiful) in her Person, Distinct in her Behaviour, Dutiful Daughter in her Observance, And had the (.........) long night, A Happy Mother She dyed the 19th of November 17(27), aged 32."
History and Heritage Yorkshire@handhyorkshire.bsky.social · 3w ago

🧵Flowing about 20 miles from its source near Wharram-le-Street to the sea at Bridlington, the Gypsey Race's mysterious, sporadic appearances attracted Neolithic communities who built an unparalleled ritual and ceremonial landscape along its banks. The Great Wold Valley, through which

The Rudston Monolith is the UK’s tallest prehistoric standing stone. Standing 7.6 metres above a Yorkshire churchyard, this 26-tonne gritstone block dates to the Late Neolithic era. Remarkably, it extends nearly as deep underground as it rises above. Its transport from Cayton Bay, ten miles away, represents a monumental feat of ancient engineering. The stone aligns with four prehistoric cursus monuments, marking it as an ancient ritual hub. When Norman builders erected All Saints Church beside it, they visualised a literal transition from pagan sacred ground to Christian worship. Image: Angela Findlay, CC BY-SA 3.0
Paul O'Toole@endodoc.bsky.social · 4w ago

So far, it’s clear Vingegaard cannot match Pogačar. Interesting to consider whether he is even as good as Del Toro. Unfortunately race situations will probably prevent us finding out this year #LeTour

Noah Law MP@noahlawmp.bsky.social · last mo.

My letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino regarding Jarell Quansah's red card and the importance of the international rules-based order. Congratulations to England on their stunning win! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️

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