The Portland of the Palatine.

Cultural dispatches and random musings from Lancaster, Lancashire. All words by John Howarth....

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Neon Vinyl... #vinyl #art #neon

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A fantastic visit to London and the @vamuseum for their exhibition on Videogame design; 'Design/Play/Disrupt'. Well worth a visit but it's only on for another week! #london #victoriaandalbertmuseum #galleries #exhibition #art #culture #design #videogames (at Victoria and Albert Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt-ssZ2HFVo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lbrgchmjvh63

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The @atkinsons.coffee #SYPHON production line in full swing this weekend. All trained with care by @coffeehopper... ;-) #Lancaster #lancashire #northwest #coffee #atkinsons #thehall #cafeculture #productionline (at Priory Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtZKgzwnFEf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kukxghv0jxc1

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Another absolutely SUPERB selection in the latest @mikkellerrunningclub #beerbox. Some ace stuff from @mikkellersd in looking forward to checking out, plus, new sweatshirt! \m/ #mikkeller #mikkellerrunningclub #mikkellerbeerbox #craftbeer #beerclub #running (at Lancaster, Lancashire) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtZJ39bnFlg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dwxkl5mas6ve

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New @mikkellerrunningclub birthday gear! \m/ #mikkeller #mikkellerrc #craftbeer #mrc # running #craftbeer (at Lancaster, Lancashire) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtRoy9qHDGA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1a404tlnib9s6

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Winter light, the Heysham headlands.... #lancaster #lancashire #heysham #northwest #mountains #viewpoints #thesea #whitecaps #ocean #sunlight (at Heysham) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtKCwPYDZWf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ncjb5923xa8x

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Snow-capped peaks of the #lakedistrict, as seen from the Heysham headlands... #lancaster #lancashire #heysham #northwest #chapel #ruins #arches #mountains #viewpoints (at St Patrick's Chapel, Heysham) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtKChLCDtXu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t2ivzo8v6n79

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Lighting the way to @musicroomcafe.... #lancaster #lancashire #northwest #cafe #interiors #lighting #minimalism #coffee #coffeebar (at The Music Room) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtKCLejDPov/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=u4dzg5tzx8kn

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Seasons greetings from the @musicroomcafe, #lancaster! #lancashire #christmastree #christmas #winterinteriors #winter #cafes #coffee (at The Music Room) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrdSSbfn4Oz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gjsmlf3ccepz

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Under a Cloud. Manchester Brewery Tap Tour Stop #3. Warming winter vibes in the @cloudwaterbrew Taproom in #Manchester... #beer #craftbeer #northernquarter #nq #breweries #taprooms #neon #ambience (at Cloudwater Brew Co) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrLJWMlHcLW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mc5id54unjwq

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Blink and you'll miss it. Manchester Brewery Tap Tour Stop #2. The temporary @trackbrewingco Taproom! Here's hoping they can set something similar up on a more permanent basis.... #beer #craftbeer #northernquarter #nq #breweries #taprooms #neon #ambience (at Track Brew Co) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrLJEM1HCyb/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fyhz20m3671v

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Neon lit. Manchester Brewery Tap Tour Stop #1. The recently opened @beatnikzrep NQ Taproom in #Manchester... #beer #craftbeer #northernquarter #nq #breweries #taprooms #neon #ambience (at Beatnikz Republic) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrLIo6NnpCa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8146tmve9tof

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Christmas tree contemplation at @atkinsons.coffee.... #atkinsons #thehall #prioryhall #lancaster #lancashire #northwest #cafe #contemplation #coffee #coffeeculture (at Priory Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrLH-Y4Hoz9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=141ffz81h89o7

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First visit to the fabulous new venue from the @nowwave guys, @yes_mcr. Four floors of brilliance, bars, food and concert venues. Plus the obligatory stairwell shot. See you there in just over a week to see @loscil! \m/ #music #concerts #gigs #minimaltechno #kompakt #manchester #northwest (at YES) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqvn8u6DJuB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=l35l4y9gjcvm

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Back from a superb gig from @thefield_axel in Manchester. Great to finally see the legend perform live, let’s hope it’s not too long before his return! \m/ #music #concerts #gigs #minimaltechno #kompakt #manchester #northwest (at YES) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqvnjV2j8WI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nixuh3q6uxoj

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Lovely Autumn light this afternoon. Sunderland Point, twinned with Arizona... ;-) #lancaster #lancashire #northwest #autumn #autumnsunshine #afternoonwalks #coastlines #estuary (at Sunderland Point) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqVLO6FDIVy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v4zgtdid36n9

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A beautiful afternoon stroll around the headland at Sunderland Point... #lancaster #lancashire #autumn #autumnsunshine #afternoonwalks #coastlines #estuary (at Sunderland Point) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqVK9--jbtP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ys1j4n0hprf8