Heritage, Honour, and the Northern Way

Hello, I'm a 50-something year old Yorkshire bloke, born and raised right here in the heart of what was once the Danelaw—a place with Viking history literally under its feet.

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My World and Work

At home, I'm husband to my wife, Claire. I affectionately call her Morticia on this blog because she has always embraced a wonderful gothic style and loves the genre, often favouring black clothing. I'm also father to two grown-up daughters and grandfather to a wonderful grandson. My family is my anchor. I share my greatest escape with Claire: the rugged beauty of Wales, which we both consider our happy place.

By profession, I serve in a field I'm deeply passionate about: public service with the emergency services. It is a challenging but rewarding career that I genuinely love, providing a crucial service to the community.

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Passion and Practice

My life's path is rooted in my Northern identity and a lifelong fascination with Nordic history and mythology. I identify as a Heathen because it feels like a direct reflection of who I am; principles of honour and loyalty are at my very core. I have a profound connection to nature, though it's a great frustration living so far from the sea, which holds a special pull for me.

This modern practice honours the Gods, Ancestors, and the wisdom of the Germanic peoples. While my lineage can be traced back through the Norman invasion to Scandinavia, I firmly believe you don’t need to be a Norse descendant to claim the right to be a modern-day Heathen or 'Viking'. I am deeply proud of my Northern and Northman heritage.

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Cycling and Cartoons

When I'm not working or reflecting on the old ways, I enjoy the simple pleasures of cycling and expressing my creativity by drawing cartoons. My style is inspired by the classic UK comics of the 1970s and '80s such as The Beano and The Dandy, as well as newspaper strips of the time. I produce a weekly webcomic featuring a character based on an exaggerated version of myself.