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Rachel Bakewell

Neurodiverse Textile & Mixed Media Artist

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A Little Update ❤️

I wanted to take a moment to explain why I haven’t been on the blog for a while. The truth is, I’ve been going through a very difficult time. I’ve had a bad flare-up of my FND, and the pain has made it hard to focus or write as much as I’d like. On top… Read More A Little Update ❤️

12th Dec 2025 rbakewell46Leave a comment

i’m back: a gradual return to writing and new beginnings

Hello everyone, It’s been a while since I last shared anything here, and I wanted to take a moment to reach out personally. Over the past couple of weeks, life has brought me a series of personal challenges that required me to step back and focus on other priorities. Sometimes, despite our best intentions, we… Read More i’m back: a gradual return to writing and new beginnings

4th Jul 20254th Jul 2025 rbakewell46Leave a comment

what would you like to see more of on the blog?

Hello dear readers, As someone who is deeply passionate about research and storytelling, I want this blog to be as much yours as it is mine, a space for curiosity, connection, and uncovering the threads of local history, sustainability, culture, and literature. Do you have a memory of Gee Cross or Hyde that you’ve never… Read More what would you like to see more of on the blog?

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