#ChurchCrawlers
A list of people who enjoy exploring churches, looking for items of interest, both the ordinary & the quirky.
Created by
@malcolmstoneman.bsky.social
@heritagepilgrim.bsky.social
Historian, heritage adviser, pilgrim. Also posting on @churchmonuments.bsky.social
@churchmonuments.bsky.social
We offer a focus for those with an interest in church monuments of all types and periods. Posts by @heritagepilgrim.bsky.social
@judyadoherty.bsky.social
History, heritage, half-time Bovril. Churches, canals, industrial heritage. Living in Kent; my heart is in Stoke.
@drsalspong.bsky.social
Medievalist. First gen. Obsessed with all things 1050-1250. Political, cultural, social history, England & France. Currently researching women and rebellion. #churchcrawling. Annoyed by (VERY) Long Covid. Owned by a mini wire-haired Dachshun
@pacoulmag.bsky.social
Medieval Churches, paintings, carvings, stained glass, gravestones, Cathedral, Priory, Abbey, Church traveller/crawler whenever possible - Blog: https://church-travellers.eu/
@meganfoodhistorian.bsky.social
Food Historian and Cook. Medieval and Early Modern Britain and Europe. Archaeologist. Researcher. Writer. Organic Vegetarian. Experimental Archaeology | Historical Archaeology insta: @meganfoodhistorian
@camself.bsky.social
Norfolk mostly waterlandbooks.co.uk literarynorfolk.co.uk https://youtube.com/@eastanglianstories?si=VzfUzzg4vPIYXBeU
@lahull.bsky.social
25+yrs Primary teacher/headteacher - now leading on primary curriculum for a SCITT and loving every minute! Church architecture, Arts & Crafts and standing on riverbanks fill up the rest of my time. Views expressed my own.
@nuitsdeyoung.bsky.social
Historian/art historian (12C & 18C esp), lover of Old Roses, literature, art, music, pigeons & other cute creatures! Trans-inclusive egalitarian #FBPE #UKEUFriend #Aspie GilchristHeritage at the Other Place. Posts in personal capacity. She/They
@traumainformedcontent.com
Senior Content Designer & Strategist specialising in trauma-informed content. Dutchman living in France, working in London. Passionate about AI’s impact on career and workplace, diversity 🏳️🌈 and creating content that truly serves people. Dog owner.
@sallybadham.bsky.social
Based in rural Oxfordshire UK. FSA & MBE. Love churches, churchyards & their contents. Enjoy gardens. Disabled (but well looked after by much loved husband). Political views private. No DMs please.
@challehudson.bsky.social
Early modern independent historian exploring the evolution of fashion as depicted on church monuments, memorial brasses, and other representations of English women during the Wars of the Roses and early Tudor eras. 📷 my own unless otherwise indicated.
@galanthophile.bsky.social
I love gardens, rare plants, wildlife, nature, photography, churches and stained glass, art and Shakespeare. Identical twin.
@petercoffman.bsky.social
Architectural Historian, History & Theory of Architecture @carletonu.bsky.social. https://carleton.ca/aah/people/peter-coffman/ Photographer. Pilgrim. Occasionally a writer. Chief of Staff to two cats. Photos mine unless otherwise credited.
@cartersemple.bsky.social
History teacher & Américain living in 🇫🇷. I live for castles & baguettes. Primarily exploring French history, villages, and nature. 📸 are my own | 📍Haute-Savoie |
@graveyarddandelion.bsky.social
Graveyards, old things, overgrown things, & other moody places 🪦🖤 I’m Dree | she/her I have merch 👀 https://www.redbubble.com/people/designsbydree/shop?artistUserName=DesignsByDree&collections=4159333&iaCode=all-departments&sortOrder=relevant
@octotulip.bsky.social
Living in Cornwall. Avid reader - would spend my last £ on a book! Music is my first love, especially disco 🪩 Love walking & exploring NT properties & old churches 🙂 Work for the NT, all views expressed are my own
@liamsims.bsky.social
Rare Books Specialist at Cambridge University Library | Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries | Bibliographical Society Council Member | Venetophile | Bellringer | PhD on antiquarian networks in 18thC Lincolnshire (see pinned post for link to thesis) 🌈
@steveteratsia.bsky.social
Midlands UK based grumpy old sod and occasional landscape photographer, loitering the UK when the mood strikes. Often found wandering the canal towpaths or hanging around spooky old abandoned buildings. Feel free to follow me, I'm usually quite harmless!
@cathedralcomms.bsky.social
BCD is the UK's definitive free guide to resources for the conservation and repair of the historic built environment. Created by Cathedral Communications. Find Historic Churches and the BCD here: www.buildingconservation.com
@dv-chaz.bsky.social
A mix of Nature, Gardens, Art, Cemeteries, Memento Mori, Cats, Dogs, Kansas City things, and a bunch other stuff. I use my iphone to take pictures of things I like. 🏳️🌈
@domjohn.bsky.social
Lapsed academic, idler, some time medievalist. "Phlegmatic" apparently.
@valree.bsky.social
Artist in the streets, napper in the sheets. Stained glass. Helping people buy property because nice things aren’t just for rich people. She/her in the PNW. Stained glass feed: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tpsvcxzhlzp3ysiaouxk6i7e/feed/aaail6a7fhgui
@allantadams.bsky.social
I'm a semi-retired architectural illustrator, sketching mainly buildings and old stuff to relieve stress. Illustration, art, archaeology, conservation, reading. No NFTs.
@colinhowey.bsky.social
Once upon a time birds would land on a gentle little boy. Then life intervened and the boy hid behind a blizzard of fists and rage. He thought he'd be safe back there - but it was a lonely, desolate space. Now, I aspire to be a Gentle Man...
@anastasia-scribe.bsky.social
Miniature painter. Studying art history at The Courtauld Institute. Specialising in medieval illuminated manuscripts and depictions of the apocalypse.
@drjacameron.stainedglassattitudes.com
Art historian/lecturer at weird medieval architectural history projects incorporated. always for hire. www.stainedglassattitudes.com https://ko-fi.com/stainedglassattitudes
@peteralanross.bsky.social
New book, Upon A White Horse: Journeys In Ancient Britain & Ireland, will be published by Headline on September 11, 2025.
@frewconservation.bsky.social
Historic building consultancy & training. Based in Fife 🏴 working anywhere with old buildings. IHBC HESPR. www.frewconservation.co.uk
@suwesterman.bsky.social
Sharing the shapes, patterns, colours, textures, irregularity and individuality of historic architecture (with a particular passion for Romanesque). All photos my own unless otherwise attributed. More at flickr.com/photos/suwesterman/
@bgvozdanovic.bsky.social
Reader, writer and all-round language geek, who sometimes takes photographs … 📸 mine unless reposted. 🚫NO DMs🚫
@steveblackford.bsky.social
Father, Son and Holy Goat. An eccentric and cantankerous old soul with a heart mainly of gold. Author of 15 books, seller of very few. Lives in a time warp with the ghosts of my heroes Hunter S Thompson and Salvador Dali https://linktr.ee/theblackfordbook
@tynesnapper.bsky.social
Retired, Local Historian, Snapper, Newcastle City Guide. Author of Newcastle in 50 Buildings, River Tyne, 50 Gems of Northumberland by Amberley Publishing.
@debsadelight.bsky.social
Amateur family historian and the many roles of women in WW1 in the UK. Love cats, churchcrawling, photography, nature and Spurs.
@moonponysophia.bsky.social
Middle aged LGBT goth girl from London. Likes dogs, ponies, wine, mediaeval archaeology, horror lit, collects ruins art. Politics junkie.
@handhyorkshire.bsky.social
Independent researcher/writer/broadcaster in the history, heritage and culture sectors. Editor, History and Heritage Yorkshire Magazine, Also write's on poverty, community and other things. Regular Bylines Network writer. Servant to a Patterdale
@jrwheeler.bsky.social
Bookseller. History and politics. Art, architecture, and photography. Decent knowledge of top flight football in the late 80s
@esgobaethbangor.bsky.social
@hayleyfern.bsky.social
I am drawing all Leicester Diocese churches (there are 310 of them!) #artpilgrimage ko-fi.com/hayleydrawschurches
@daniel.statement-heritage.com
Historic buildings and landscape archaeologist, working for a living as www.statement-heritage.com . Ruins and their repair, maritime, industrial and agricultural heritage. Aerial photographer. Intertidal deposit.
@sblandfo.bsky.social
Poet. Nature, conservation, history, archaeology, art, architecture, politics & the pleasures of reading. Doyenne of #IronworkThursday. Still #yallmasking
@drrjwarren.bsky.social
Early modern historian, writing ‘The Church in Interregnum England c1649-62'. Illustrator & co-author 'Nature's Calendar' (Granta, 2023). Environmentalist.
@listerlanecem.bsky.social
In collaboration with Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council, the Friends maintain this Grade II listed, significant cemetery; the final resting place of some 20,000 individuals.
@bardland.bsky.social
Warwickshire based architecture, heritage and nature enthusiast. Also politics and tennis. instagram.com/shakespeare_country youtube.com/@Bard_Land
@rdwglass.bsky.social
Stained Glass Artist. Restoration / Repair / Beginners Classes. Etched Glass. RDW Glass. Dennistoun. Glasgow. Scotland. 🏴 RDW Glass - Rich Welsh, Keira Mclean, Caireen Stuart. www.stainedglass.scot
@barbyfallen17.bsky.social
@richard-tw.bsky.social
Writer/historian, focused right now on #Election2024 - the global festival. Also: #ChurchHistory | Sci-fi/fantasy | Early Modern/Renaissance | The Book of the Not-Dead-Enough #amwriting
@joysayer.bsky.social
Rediscovering my creative side with arts, crafts, music and books. Church crawling, crosswords, quizzes and outdoor food are ever present interests.
@alfredrjhawkins.bsky.social
Assistant Curator of Historic Buildings @TowerOfLondon for @HRP_palaces & @PortsmouthCath Cathedral Archaeologist. BBC @historyextra 30under30 2024 (sadly now over 30). Sometimes on TV. All views my own & all pictures my own.
@aletadoran.bsky.social
Artist | PGR Student at University of Chester | Emerita Artist in Residence at Chester Cathedral
@fleggnorthchurches.bsky.social
5 village and coastal parishes in Norfolk - All Saints Horsey, St Mary Martham, St Peter & St Paul Repps with Bastwick, St Mary West Somerton, Holy Trinity & All Saints Winterton-on-Sea
@harryjonas3.bsky.social
Stonemason carver and letter cutter . Making more mistakes these days ….
@karenmca.bsky.social
Musicologist, Historian, @iashedinburgh.bsky.social IASH Fellow, #AltAc. Social History of Amateur Music-Making & Scottish National Identity: Scotland's Printed Music 1880-1951 (Routledge 2025) https://karenmcaulaymusicologist.blog/
@stmagnuscathedral.bsky.social
A twelfth-century cathedral built during Viking times in the beautiful Orkney Islands. https://www.orkneymuseums.co.uk/our-museums/st-magnus-cathedral/#:~:text=Welcome%20to%20St%20Magnus%20Cathedral&text=Built%20from%20local%20red%20and,of%20the%20Kingdom
@storytellerfran.bsky.social
✨✨Lover of folklore, church history, stories, weird saints, cats, magic. Orkney dweller. ✨✨
@bcdyingmuseum.bsky.social
Enjoying church art and architecture in the West Midlands and beyond. Posts by Lelly. Museum relic. Rood screen enthusiast. Greyhound Mom. http://thebcdyingmuseum.blog
@laurette1.bsky.social
European/British/English Love Art, Music, Photography and follow Politics closely. (All photos I post are taken by me except for reposts.)
@dredhenderson.bsky.social
Mostly historic buildings but also occasional landscapes of North Cumbria.
@duxfordstjohns.bsky.social
One of Cambridgeshire best-loved churches. Open daily 10:00-18:00
@roaringmeg.bsky.social
Arts & Crafts art & architecture, Italian Renaissance art, books and beer. Family history addict. Train traveller. Environmentally conscious. Former librarian. Stratford for Europe. Green Party member.
@scotchurchestrust.bsky.social
Celebrating Scotland's rich culture and built heritage since 1978. We preserve, promote and protect Scotland's unique assemblage of ecclesiastical buildings. https://www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/
@julieclicks.bsky.social
Amateur photographer from Belfast. Lover of church interiors (given up hoping for divine intervention!), flower photography, cityscapes (Venice is 🥰) and twinkly Christmas lights. Partial to Co Kerry and Poolbeg and accused of rarely being out of Dublin 🇮🇪😂
@hrehistorian.bsky.social
Associate Professor. 🇬🇧🇨🇭 in 🇺🇸. Holy Roman Empire & other medieval/early modern history. ucf.academia.edu/DuncanHardy
@annetansleythomas.bsky.social
I am a qualified bell ringer. I have certificates to prove it. I am insured. I am exceedingly fond of Stedman
@kwilsonlee.bsky.social
Medieval historian & heritage wonk; FSA. Director of Programmes & Deputy CEO @archhfund. Also President Monumental Brass Society; Trustee Cambridge Past, Present & Future.
@ritterton.bsky.social
Enjoy history, archaeology, arts, and the crafting of heirloom items. Sharing as a middle-aged guy that has an open mind and a more liberal heart. Civics works
@friendlesschurches.bsky.social
We are the Friends of Friendless Churches — we rescue, repair & protect historic ‘closed’ places of worship in England & Wales.
@mccrimmons.bsky.social
Family publishing company based in Great Wakering, Essex 📚🎨 specialising in Christian wall art, sign-boards, personalised products, RE and Catholic liturgy resources for schools and churches 🏫⛪️ https://www.mccrimmons.com
@jayhulmepoet.bsky.social
Poet. Speaker. Educator. Performer. Adult, YA, and Children's poetry. Occasionally picture books. Lots of posts about churches. Unapologetically trans (he/him) jayhulme.com
@mmmiriammm.bsky.social
Medieval art historian | research interests in textiles (especially textile curtains) in medieval manuscripts 📚 | romanesque art ♥️
@sarahblick3.bsky.social
Interested medievalist, love cats, and trying to figure things out.
@robertjohnson13.bsky.social
lover of British history, Georgian silver and glassware and a good old fashioned ghost story. Bibliophile. Love visiting heritage buildings, especially churches. Easily distracted by cats.
@perlalaloca.bsky.social
Indie, swearing, churches. Wounded nerd, as are all the best people. #MDANT
@ragriggsauthor.bsky.social
Historical fiction author and speaker who spends a lot of time in the sixteenth century. I make and wear historical clothing. Love old buildings , churches, needlework and Devon. Ever hopeful gardener #HistoricalFiction #devon #Books #needlework 🪡✍️🌱📚
@graffitiginger.bsky.social
Historian and archaeologist. Historic graffiti specialist. London history nerd. Church crawler. Theatre. Crochet.
@simoninsuffolk.bsky.social
'dust in the air suspended, marks the place where a story ended' Also available on X/Twitter.
@cathylowe.bsky.social
Enthusiast. Churches and cathedrals, Modernist architecture, music especially Mozart, bit of light birding especially swans.
@karenmhudson.bsky.social
Classical music enthusiast, amateur choral singer & lifelong learner and educator. I enjoy reading, walking, nature, architecture and finding joy in simple things. Expect cathedrals, guinea pigs, higher education and nerdy choir posts! #AuDHD
@calong.bsky.social
Journalist, Editor & Foreign Correspondent | Lives in Normandy | Vernacular, church and hall-house architecture | Volunteer archaeologist | Timber & clay hall builder | Historian of C19th Chiot & Phanariot diaspora | Farmer. <ChristopherLong.co.uk> 🦋2023
@arthurwestwell.bsky.social
Medieval historian. Liturgical manuscripts. Romanesque churches. Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter at the Universität Regensburg. Picture: Vienna, Österreichische Nationalbibliothek, cod.lat.958 and Tours, Bibliothèque Municipale, Ms. 184
@eckerusla.bsky.social
Assorted posts about history, church architecture, choral singing, faith, baking, travel, and cats. #ActuallyAutistic #FaithfullyLGBT 💫🌈
@royreed.bsky.social
Photographer, website designer (retired), #kite flyer and lover of medieval stuff, London and #Cornwall - and a #ghostsign or two. Co-author of 'Ghost Signs: A London Story'. reeddesign.co.uk reeddesign.co.uk/ghostsignsmap flickr.com/photos/royreed
@fotofacade.bsky.social
Architectural Photographer on a camper-van-camino. 📸🚐🏛️ 🎨 Architecture, Art, Travel, History, Place, Material Culture, Genius Loci Digest. #amwriting #amsketching Links: Linktree: linktr.ee/andymarshall Genius Loci Digest: digest.andymarshall.co
@britwarmemorial.bsky.social
Exploring Britain’s war memorials. Boer War, First World War (Great War), Second World War et al. Member of the Great War Group #LestWeForget #Remembrance Please like or share to remind people how important and beautiful war memorials are.
@historymalc.bsky.social
Books & Writing. Co-author of Churches of Salisbury & District, June 2025. Once led mental health & addiction services - still cares about social justice. #kidneycancer www.Malcolm-Sinclair.com
@liber-ray.bsky.social
Archivist at Lincoln College, Oxford and Support Officer for Academic Engagement at Bodleian Libraries 📖 Medievalist 📜 I like big books and cannot lie! (she/her) 📕