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Robert JE Simpson @avalard.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I made a video about Bill Wyman's predatory behaviour, and the scandal that erupted in the papers 40 years ago this week, and has been conveniently sidelined since. Out on IG/FB/TT and YT youtu.be/-vb2sWLIgGM

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The problem with Bill Wyman - a 40 Year scandal

YouTube video by Robert J.E. Simpson

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Robert JE Simpson @avalard.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Still a handful of tickets available for tonight's Seen & Unseen talk at @downrail.bsky.social (Downpatrick and County Down Railway). Join me for an in-person telling of some of my favourite weird and macabre Northern Ireland stories www.downrail.co.uk/event/seen-a...

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Seen and Unseen - Downpatrick and County Down Railway

A miscellany of strange places and stories, told by Robert JE Simpson.

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Robert JE Simpson @avalard.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Am currently expanding my little history vids on FB and TikTok - there's a lot of weird places, dark tourism, and bleak things as part of it. Latest video has earned me some messages that say talking about a 35 year old murder case is off-limits. Why? Where do you draw the lines?

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Robert JE Simpson @avalard.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

The first finished copies of my new book on Hammer Films - Don't Dare See It Alone! - have finally arrived. Pre-orders start shipping next week. Meanwhile you can order yours from me direct at ko-fi.com/avalard/shop... Or paperback and hardbacks are available via amazon amzn.eu/d/042KmfSU

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Robert JE Simpson @avalard.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

I did some filming for a couple of Irish News pieces yesterday. Which was a rather pleasant way to spend a few hours. Will be interesting to see how they turn out. Shall have to get back to regular posting of my own material now I seem to be through the various ailments of late.

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Robert JE Simpson @avalard.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Had a tooth extracted yesterday then performed in a murder mystery. Fun times. I'd been without a dentist for some years. If you're in NI, and need emergency dental treatment and are unregistered I'd recommend the Dental Access Scheme - got me sorted quickly. online.hscni.net/our-work/den...

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Dental Access Scheme - DOH/HSCNI Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG)

The aim of the Dental Access Scheme is to improve access to health service dental care during the working week for unregistered dental patients experiencing an emergency, urgent, or pressing dental co...

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Robert JE Simpson @avalard.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

I watched the new edit of The Sea Devils this morning. It's definitely the best of the Doctor Who re-edits Ben Cook has done to date. Only in the final half hour did I think it was a little overzealous at times. Struck by the compulsion to put a score over every moment - I find that unnecessary.

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Robert JE Simpson @avalard.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

The Doctor Who collection trailers are lovely things. The latest season 21 one has me clamouring for a proper new episode of classic Who - quite why they've not tried this yet is baffling. youtu.be/9WABczTXLGg?...

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The Fifth Doctor vs. the Daleks | The Collection: Season 21 Announcement Trailer | Doctor Who

YouTube video by Doctor Who

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Robert JE Simpson @avalard.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

I'm out of action for the next fortnight. Currently recovering from emergency surgery for a retinal detachment. Things I didn't have in my 2025 bingo card!

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Robert JE Simpson @avalard.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Finally Halloween week at an end, and I've a few days to sort admin, conduct event post-mortems, and write. There's more in the diary so it's a brief respite, but needed. The mental toll alongside the physical one of late has been intense. Doesn't help that I'm my own worst critic.

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Robert JE Simpson @avalard.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Massive detour by train to Bangor before class tonight to pick up a copy of the County Down Spectator, as my mug is in it promoting the Bangors Ghost graveyard tours we did last week (and will do again!)

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Robert JE Simpson @avalard.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

This is what has become of the CS Lewis festival... Seriously!? It's little more than lip service to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe alongside a Santa/Christmas event, with no connection to Lewis.

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Robert JE Simpson @avalard.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

I'm back in Downpatrick today for the last of our Phantom Flyer shows at the Railway Museum. Tickets still available - book online or on door. Shows at 3pm, 4.15 and 5.30pm www.downrail.co.uk/event/hallow...

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The Phantom Flyer - Downpatrick and County Down Railway

Dare you board the Phantom Flyer? All aboard for a spooky experience with Dr Frankenstein and his spooky friends!

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Robert JE Simpson @avalard.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

I went pumpkin picking this week - and you know what, I rather enjoyed it. vm.tiktok.com/ZNdn7Gkpf/