North Sea Nexus

English life and culture through the eyes of two Dutch journalists. Patrick van IJzendoorn en Joost van Mierlo are correspondents for Dutch media, living in the UK. This is the English translation of their substack, De Stijve Bovenlip.

History, books & wonder

Read, cook, eat, repeat.

Quirky historical wanderings, from David Bowen

Photo essays on history, art, philosophy, and culture — blending deep ideas with original photography.

My personal Substack

Academic living in Shetland with an interest in islands, history and culture.

Art Historian and Critic. Exhibition reviews, art historical essays, cultural commentary, travel, architecture...and anything else which comes to mind.

Swimming through the seasons in the cool North Sea.