Polychaete Bob
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Kate Mortimer - A marine biologist specialising in marine bristleworms (Polychaeta, especially magelonids), who loves hockey 🏑, running and the great outdoors
Works for @amgueddfacymru.bsky.social
Postgraduate student @sosbangor.bsky.social
Works for @amgueddfacymru.bsky.social
Postgraduate student @sosbangor.bsky.social
Nearly 30 years studying this family, and have described or redescribed over 50% of known species #wormwednesday
October 1, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Nearly 30 years studying this family, and have described or redescribed over 50% of known species #wormwednesday
Amgueddfa Cymru seeks a new Head of Zoology to lead an experienced curatorial team driving forward innovative research and public engagement programmes.
Application Deadline - 02 November 2026
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Application Deadline - 02 November 2026
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October 1, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Amgueddfa Cymru seeks a new Head of Zoology to lead an experienced curatorial team driving forward innovative research and public engagement programmes.
Application Deadline - 02 November 2026
nmw.ciphr-irecruit.com/applicants/v...
Application Deadline - 02 November 2026
nmw.ciphr-irecruit.com/applicants/v...
Last stop on the way home was Basildon Park, rescued from demolition in 1952 by Lord and Lady Iliffe. So many films and TV shows have been filmed there. I was fascinated with the draft illustrations by Graham Sutherland for the tapestry in Coventry Cathedral and the shell room.
August 24, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Last stop on the way home was Basildon Park, rescued from demolition in 1952 by Lord and Lady Iliffe. So many films and TV shows have been filmed there. I was fascinated with the draft illustrations by Graham Sutherland for the tapestry in Coventry Cathedral and the shell room.
On our way home we stopped to visit the Air Forces Memorial at Runnymede. A really poignant place, so many tributes to over 20,000 men and women who died in operations in northern and Western Europe and have no named grave.
August 24, 2026 at 7:12 AM
On our way home we stopped to visit the Air Forces Memorial at Runnymede. A really poignant place, so many tributes to over 20,000 men and women who died in operations in northern and Western Europe and have no named grave.
A visit to Ham House, Surrey, featured in Series of 4 of Bridgerton. The house was gifted to William Murray by Charles I. During the English civil war the house was retained by the family by passing the property to the couple’s daughter. As a Scot, she was entitled to own the estate in her own right
August 24, 2026 at 7:11 AM
A visit to Ham House, Surrey, featured in Series of 4 of Bridgerton. The house was gifted to William Murray by Charles I. During the English civil war the house was retained by the family by passing the property to the couple’s daughter. As a Scot, she was entitled to own the estate in her own right
Really enjoyed Windsor Castle. Although, I have been before, I think it was before they opened the state apartments in 1993. The restorations following the fire are amazing. The audio tour was great. Really enjoyed the Queen Mary Dolls House and the Venus Gardens.
August 22, 2026 at 6:28 AM
Really enjoyed Windsor Castle. Although, I have been before, I think it was before they opened the state apartments in 1993. The restorations following the fire are amazing. The audio tour was great. Really enjoyed the Queen Mary Dolls House and the Venus Gardens.
One from Maddy’s Bucket list today and a trip to Hampton Court Palace. Really enjoyed both the palace and gardens. It’s a shame that the gardens are suffering in the heat waves but even so you can tell how great they are.
August 20, 2026 at 7:08 PM
One from Maddy’s Bucket list today and a trip to Hampton Court Palace. Really enjoyed both the palace and gardens. It’s a shame that the gardens are suffering in the heat waves but even so you can tell how great they are.
Lovely day doing Go Ape at Margam Park, followed by Go Karting at Teamsport Cardiff
August 17, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Lovely day doing Go Ape at Margam Park, followed by Go Karting at Teamsport Cardiff
Something a little different on our way home, a visit to Bletchley Park. What a fascinating place and you really get a sense what it was like to be there during the Second World War. Can’t believe that there were 9000 people working there at the height of code breaking. Great to see Turing’s office
August 17, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Something a little different on our way home, a visit to Bletchley Park. What a fascinating place and you really get a sense what it was like to be there during the Second World War. Can’t believe that there were 9000 people working there at the height of code breaking. Great to see Turing’s office
We did enjoy the butterfly 🦋 house at Blenheim Palace
August 17, 2026 at 7:40 AM
We did enjoy the butterfly 🦋 house at Blenheim Palace
Lovely day at Blenheim Place. Magnificent building and interiors. Difficult to get a full picture of what it was like due to restoration work. All in all a good day out. Great to be able to take photos inside apart from the private rooms. Applaud their efforts for reusable cups.
August 17, 2026 at 7:38 AM
Lovely day at Blenheim Place. Magnificent building and interiors. Difficult to get a full picture of what it was like due to restoration work. All in all a good day out. Great to be able to take photos inside apart from the private rooms. Applaud their efforts for reusable cups.
Stowe House, said to be one of Britain’s earliest tourist attractions. Home to the Temple-Grenville family who rose from relatively humble beginnings, rapidly rising to fame, fortune and power during the 18th century, only to spectacular fall in the 19th century. Tour by John was excellent.
August 17, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Stowe House, said to be one of Britain’s earliest tourist attractions. Home to the Temple-Grenville family who rose from relatively humble beginnings, rapidly rising to fame, fortune and power during the 18th century, only to spectacular fall in the 19th century. Tour by John was excellent.
Will miss waking up to these crazy squirrels, so playful
August 17, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Will miss waking up to these crazy squirrels, so playful
A lovely day yesterday in Oxford. We headed to Oxford Castle and Prison.L ovely views from the top of St George’s Tower which dates back to the late 12th or early 13th century and played a major part in the Anarchy, a civil war between England and Normandy.
August 14, 2026 at 6:15 AM
A lovely day yesterday in Oxford. We headed to Oxford Castle and Prison.L ovely views from the top of St George’s Tower which dates back to the late 12th or early 13th century and played a major part in the Anarchy, a civil war between England and Normandy.
A lovely day yesterday in Oxford. Took a bus tour around the city
August 14, 2026 at 6:09 AM
A lovely day yesterday in Oxford. Took a bus tour around the city
A lovely day yesterday in Oxford. Climbed the tower of St Mary the Virgin to get amazing views of the city and the Radcliffe Camera.
August 14, 2026 at 6:03 AM
A lovely day yesterday in Oxford. Climbed the tower of St Mary the Virgin to get amazing views of the city and the Radcliffe Camera.
Lovely trip to Waddesdon today, a French Renaissance-style château built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in 1874 to entertain and to house his collection of fine art.
August 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Lovely trip to Waddesdon today, a French Renaissance-style château built by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in 1874 to entertain and to house his collection of fine art.
West Wycombe, home of the Dashwood family. The house was created by the 2nd Baronet, Sir Francis Dashwood, former Chancellor of the Exchequer and founder of the infamous Hellfire Club. It’s the set for numerous shows/films including Cranford, Downtown, Bridgerton and Labyrinth
August 12, 2026 at 9:01 AM
West Wycombe, home of the Dashwood family. The house was created by the 2nd Baronet, Sir Francis Dashwood, former Chancellor of the Exchequer and founder of the infamous Hellfire Club. It’s the set for numerous shows/films including Cranford, Downtown, Bridgerton and Labyrinth
Hughenden, former home of Victorian Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. It was the base of the top-secret WW2 operation code named ‘Hillside’ to produce maps for the RAF. They had an exhibition on the photographic images of the 1875 Polar expedition of HMS Alert and HMS Discovery.
August 12, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Hughenden, former home of Victorian Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli. It was the base of the top-secret WW2 operation code named ‘Hillside’ to produce maps for the RAF. They had an exhibition on the photographic images of the 1875 Polar expedition of HMS Alert and HMS Discovery.
A jam packed day at The Waterfront yesterday for Gŵyl y Môr Abertawe hosted by AmgueddfaCymru in conjunction with Swansea Council. It was a wonderful event and we were able to showcase some amazing specimens from the colllections & talk about marine creatures from around Wales
August 10, 2026 at 8:14 AM
A jam packed day at The Waterfront yesterday for Gŵyl y Môr Abertawe hosted by AmgueddfaCymru in conjunction with Swansea Council. It was a wonderful event and we were able to showcase some amazing specimens from the colllections & talk about marine creatures from around Wales
A few photos from last week's IPC15 conference in Frankfurt. Many thanks to Carly for capturing them
August 8, 2026 at 5:42 AM
A few photos from last week's IPC15 conference in Frankfurt. Many thanks to Carly for capturing them
The chromosomal genome sequence of a shovel-head worm, Maea johnstoni (Fiege, Licher & Mackie, 2000) (Spionida: Magelonidae) and its associated microbial metagenome sequences
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August 5, 2026 at 6:07 AM
The chromosomal genome sequence of a shovel-head worm, Maea johnstoni (Fiege, Licher & Mackie, 2000) (Spionida: Magelonidae) and its associated microbial metagenome sequences
wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/11-...
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wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/11-...
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The final thing we did before leaving Frankfurt yesterday was to visit Palmengarten. Was really beautiful and lovely to finally see some rain.
August 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The final thing we did before leaving Frankfurt yesterday was to visit Palmengarten. Was really beautiful and lovely to finally see some rain.
And to wrap up an amazing and very successful conference, IPC15 delegates dinned and danced with dinosaurs, and dazzled with amazing salsa moves! Many thanks once again to @etilic.bsky.social, @madamverm.bsky.social and the whole team who produced an amazing conference
August 2, 2026 at 1:30 PM
And to wrap up an amazing and very successful conference, IPC15 delegates dinned and danced with dinosaurs, and dazzled with amazing salsa moves! Many thanks once again to @etilic.bsky.social, @madamverm.bsky.social and the whole team who produced an amazing conference
The afternoon of Day 5 of IPC15 Frankfurt saw the general assembly, election of council members and president, selection of next conference, student prizes and thanks to the amazing team. It was also a chance to remember members of our polychaete family who are sadly no longer with us.
August 1, 2026 at 10:10 PM
The afternoon of Day 5 of IPC15 Frankfurt saw the general assembly, election of council members and president, selection of next conference, student prizes and thanks to the amazing team. It was also a chance to remember members of our polychaete family who are sadly no longer with us.