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Absolutely. It’s worth checking out his collaborations with illustrators / artists, too. Some of my favourites below:
Did an ‘Almond pilgrimage’ a couple of years ago. Visited Kielder Water, Newcastle, Lindisfarne and the wonderful, Seven Stories.

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2022-07-28

Lindisfarne, Kielder, Newcastle. Almond’s words can’t help but transport you to the North.
Love how Pinfold, Litchfield, McKean and many more illustrate it, too.

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2021-06-01

Kielder Observatory - Jim Edwards
Ltd edition print available, £230 mounted / £310 framed. Order from my website for collection (mounted / framed), or delivery (mounted only).

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2020-12-12

One of my recent favourites has been David Almond & Levi Pinfold’s ‘The Dam’. It’s a beautifully crafted picturebook with themes of loss, hope and the restorative power of music. Set in Kielder Water, Northumberland.
What are some of your favourites for 7-11?

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2020-05-26

What a fascinating listen.

https://t.co/1aJEJx5mDG

“There are some places with Kielder, you can stand on a hilltop at night time and can look in all directions and you can’t see a light.”

“This is a dark, dark place paradoxically ablaze with starry light.”

👌🏼 https://t.co/BQRzL99TMs

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2020-04-27

The Dam by , illustrated by Levi Pinfold

Based on a true story about the Kielder Dam. A nice message of hope even when things are changing. I loved the progression of sad colors to bright hopeful colors.

ESSENTIAL
https://t.co/9Up5chhg0J

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2019-04-14

Kielder Observatory (2015) - Jim Edwards
Morning , I hear you’re leaving . Wishing you all the best. Looking forward to hearing about your future projects & astronomical adventures.

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2019-02-26

Just got a signed copy of The Dam by which is illustrated by Levi Pinfold. A fantastic flow of water, music and, illustration. Inspired by the Kielder Valley in
One of the best picture books this year!

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2018-10-01

Kielder Observatory - Jim Edwards
Happy Birthday celebrating its 10th anniversary today. They’re marking the occasion with the opening of a new education and outreach observatory. I guess I’ll have to do another painting. Hope it’s a clear night

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2018-04-26

Kielder Observatory - Jim Edwards
Looking forward to the new additional observatory opening in 2018, so I can paint both Observatories together.

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2017-12-30