Willie Auldwinkle

On cold winter nights you'll find me in graveyards happily reading weathered headstones, surrounded by history and people who are unlikely to disturb my peace.

[Willie Auldwinkle @auldwinkle]

A skull and crossbones on a tombstone such as this, serve as a universal language for people to contemplate the brevity of life.
#graveyard #tombstone #skull #crossbones

[S O M E D A Y M A N 🍸 @i__poet]

Tombstone burying beetle 📷

[Willie Auldwinkle @auldwinkle]

The Faichney monument carved by mason John Faichney in 1707 after the death of his wife.
Individual carvings of ten of their children flank a coat of arms, which is located below a large depiction of the couple.
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[RONALD SMITH @APRILANTIQUES]

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[Bo'ness Pottery Figures @bonesspottery]

A horse-drawn float prepared by the Bridgeness Pottery of C.W. McNay & Sons for one of the annual Bo’ness Children’s Fairs in the 1920s.
The mantel dog, bottom left, is very probably an example of the model shown in the second image.
#boness #pottery #ceramic #figure #wally #dog

[Katy McCreadie @KatyMcCreadie]

This formidable chap is inspired by the snuff-taking 19th Staffordshire Toby Jugs you might come across online or in antique shops.
The noticeable difference is of course his spout, which has turned him into a teapot. He measures 9 inches.
#staffordshire #tobyjug #teapot #antique

[Sky News @SkyNews]

BREAKING: Sir Keir Starmer has announced a timetable for his resignation as prime minister.

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[Willie Auldwinkle @auldwinkle]

Happy Days !

[Historyland @HistorylandHQ]

The equipment of a British soldier at the Battle of the Somme. (1916)

[Dave Dykes @PaMemorial]

@WFASouthScot Really enjoyed the talk, a fascinating topic and an interesting comparison which stimulated so many questions. Had a quick walk along to Dalry Cemetery to visit some @CWGC casualties before catching the train back across the bridge to the Kingdom of Fife. A lovely afternoon.

[graveyarddetective @gravedetective]

Richard and Margaret White reunited with their infant son- Anfield Cemetery Liverpool

[Glasgow Live @Glasgow_Live]

First Glasgow to offer free travel for veterans and armed forces this weekend.
https://t.co/wCYgE1rK0i

[Scottish Graveyards @ScottishGraves]

The table tombs are neatly executed, many replete with #mementomori symbols, giving testimony to the wealthy parishioners who once regularly attended this lost rural church.

[Scottish Graveyards @ScottishGraves]

"As your Time doth fly,
Remember thou must dy..."

Ironically, moments after spotting this INCREDIBLE #MementoMori laden headstone in Portmoak Kirkyard today, I went flying over a nearby Victorian lair marker and almost tested my own mortality!

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[RONALD SMITH @APRILANTIQUES]

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[Carol Vorderman @carolvorders]

I've had my jab.....an emotional experience because of the smiles and joy in the faces of all the volunteers here at ⁦@ashtongatestad⁩ in Bristol.....thank you for your duty and service for good. You are extraordinary ❤️ ❤️ #Vaccination #ThankYouNHS #ThankYouVolunteers 🙏

[Scottish Graveyards @ScottishGraves]

For the last #MementoMoriMonday of 2020 here's John McFarlane's tiny stone from Ballyhennan Kirkyard near Arrochar.

When John died in 1730 he was the personal piper to clan chief Walter MacFarlane at his nearby family seat at Inverioch, now a hotel, on the shores of Loch Long.

[Scottish Graveyards @ScottishGraves]

@CaraLynHamilton @MostlyGhostly_ @AGraveAnnounce @MortePhoto @david_castleton @ChurchyardSam @gallowayglens @tombtrippin @Nos_Morituri @lukecoring @pacoulmag They weren't half...

[Nicola Sturgeon @NicolaSturgeon]

Today, for the first time since 20 March - pre lockdown - we have reported a weekday (yesterday) with no registered deaths in Scotland from COVID (number of deaths registered at weekends can be artificially low). This is down to sacrifices everyone has made. Thank you 🙏

[Nicola Sturgeon @NicolaSturgeon]

If you’re looking forward to meeting up with family or friends from another household this weekend - enjoy! But please also listen to this summary of @scotgov guidance. Following this will help stop the virus spreading and keep your loved ones safe.