North Sea Nexus

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

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.

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

My personal Substack

Read, cook, eat, repeat.

History, books & wonder

Swimming through the seasons in the cool North Sea.