Hello, my name is Jess. There’ll be a photo here at some point.

I’m a writer and artist living within touching distance of the Peak District, and (after a hiatus) I’m back to writing semi-regular blogs on seemingly disparate subjects:

• Walks in the Peaks, or to ruins, or anywhere with some historical or aesthetic interest;

• Photo series, where I chronicle some pattern or other that has caught my attention in a wordless post;

• Projects, because sometimes I overcome my procrastination and make and write things;

• Letters on Social Media, a series of fictional letters that explore some of the ways our poor human minds are ill-equipped to cope with digital communication;

• Any other subjects that cling to my brain.

My most-read post is on Cucklet Delf, in Eyam, which was happily linked to from a Guardian post. My favourite blog so far is on the surprisingly little-known story of P.G. Wodehouse’s wartime disgrace.

Etsy Shop & Redbubble

In a previous life, I designed and made a lot of Sheffield-based products, some of which are still available to buy in my Etsy store.

Now that the most popular products have sold out there, you can find them on a wide range of products (from the usual prints and posters to clocks, shower curtains and leggings) in my Redbubble shop.

Virtual Tip Jar

If you’ve enjoyed reading or viewing any of the content here, and if you have the means, you can send me a tip via this link. Thanks indeed.