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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

A long tapestry (or embroidery) should be made of the queue for the Bayeux Tapestry. Showing someone starting off and getting lost, making an oath midway, praying for divine intervention, and then getting something in their eye at the crucial moment. www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...

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Mary Beard suggests ‘tweaks’ to British Museum’s handling of queues to see Bayeux tapestry

Classicist and museum trustee visited the line after people complained of waiting for hours, with some turned away

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David Brocklebank @davebrockers.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

I understand the recent episodes of Stange New Worlds are getting mixed reviews for relying too much on gimmicks. I just think they're neat.

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Ruth Cadbury MP @ruthcadbury.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

''You’re only a woman, you don’t drive — what do you know about it? I reckon I can take five pints and drive better than most people any day of the week.” This was sadly one of the reactions Barbara faced- the good news about the ULEZ gives me a chance to plug this 👇 labourlist.org/2025/12/barb...

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'The legacy of Barbara Castle should still drive Labour's approach to transport policy' - LabourList

When it comes to transport policy, Labour should still be driven by Barbara Castle's legacy says Ruth Cadbury MP.

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Matt Green @mattgreencomedy.com · 19/08/2026

Ah of course, if you want rain just schedule a cricket match

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Nicholas Pegg @nicholaspegg.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

David Bowie wore the famous zig-zag ‘lightning bolt’ face make-up just once: for the Aladdin Sane album cover shoot in January 1973. Just that one time.

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David Brocklebank @davebrockers.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Inspired by @stephenkb.bsky.social, I've started a reread of the Thursday Next series for the first time in nearly 15 years. I'd almost forgotten how amazing they are and how it made me fall back in love with reading in my 20s.

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David Brocklebank @davebrockers.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

They've arrived and are exactly as described. Fortunately, my Villa supporting mate was delighted with his gift anyway. Thanks @noscoredraws.com

2 mugs with cartoon characters of Aston Villa's 2026 Europa League squad.

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Olaf Falafel @ofalafel.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

For Father's Day I got my dad the new 'Is That What You Call Music?' compilation.

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Happy Father's Day 🖤

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David Brocklebank @davebrockers.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Well done to @zaltzcricket.bsky.social for absolutely putting the mockers on O'Rourke there.

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David Brocklebank @davebrockers.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

It's worth buying this week's issue for the cover alone, but I promise I'll also read the contents.

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Angri Bundel @anibundel.com · 11/05/2026

We lost Douglas Adams 25 years ago today. This has made a lot of people very sad and has been widely regarded as a bad move.

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Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

On this day, 20th April 1902 Marie Skłodowska Curie and husband Pierre successfully isolated one tenth of a gram of Radium, the first sample of a radioactive element, from 8 tons of pitchblende. Artist: Frank Hampson ‘Madam Curie’ (1970)

Murray and Pierre return to the lab after an evening out to find a blue glow emanating from the aparatus

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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Indeed, “fit for purpose” has been part of English contract law since at least the Sale of Goods Act 1893. The political application of the phrase may have been a novelty, but the phrase itself was certainly not invented in 2006.

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the autumn and the scarlet 🍁 @marcy.beneprism.rip · 23/03/2026

Have to post it now that it's been mentioned. An absolute high point in the series in a not particularly amazing episode

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Data Explains the Role of the Second-In-Command

YouTube video by April 5, 2063

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David Brocklebank @davebrockers.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

We took the kids to today's show in Leicester. They loved it. Their first ever comedy gig. We spent the rest of the day having jokes read to us and judging the quality of poo on pogo stick and Spewnicorn pictures. The books are a real cultural investment in their future.

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David Brocklebank @davebrockers.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... It's easy to miss the good work the Labour government is doing at the moment. I spent 4 years as a hospital inspector and 5 years in NHS patient experience, so I know this is an important change that will make a massive difference to families of children with cancer.

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Families of children with cancer to have travel costs covered

The government sets aside £10 million a year to help families and young people under 24 access cancer treatment.

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David Brocklebank @davebrockers.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Really enjoyed @matt-forde.bsky.social's political party with Keir Starmer. Always manage to get the big boys to relax into it more than most interviews so you get a sense of the person behind the public image. Need to listen again as can't remember what he said his dad did for a living though.

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Ruth Cadbury MP @ruthcadbury.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

This week is Road Safety Week & a chance to talk about Barbara Castle! Barbara was Transport Minister for three years yet she was able to introduce the Breathalyzer, a proper integrated transport strategy & more! This was done despite fierce opposition. 📸 Photo from the Parliamentary Achieve

A photo of Barbara Castle outside of the House of Parliament- copyright belongs to the Parliamentary Archives.

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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 30/10/2025

Repealing the two-child limit in full is the most powerful policy lever the Government can pull to drive down child poverty rates. Read 'No half measures' now ⤵️ buff.ly/qVc9CWs

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Miranda Green @greenmirandahere.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Very sad to hear of Ming's death - he was such wonderful company, mordantly cynical at times, and with a sensationally dapper wardrobe - he and Elspeth were a very glamorous pair - and it's quite a life story www.ft.com/content/891e...

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Menzies Campbell, politician and sportsman, 1941-2025

Former Lib Dem leader brought up in Glasgow tenement was key figure in party’s success in 2000s

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David Quantick @quantick.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Which one's YOUR favourite? This is mine. www.kickstarter.com/projects/dav...

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Feel like we should bring back the old twitter follow friday to boost good people on here who maybe didn't get an initial boost from the starter packs. So follow @psurridge.bsky.social and @profjanegreen.bsky.social - two excellent and thoughtful political scientists.

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David Brocklebank @davebrockers.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

I can confirm that The Ballad of Wallis Island is a really lovely way to spend a couple of hours.

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lgalabour.bsky.social @lgalabour.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

John Prescott was a true friend of local government and inspired so many. We thank him for all he did. Goodbye and rest in peace. 🌹🌹🌹

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David Brocklebank @davebrockers.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

I used to occasionally go to Grimsby with my Grandpa in the 90s, so I may have a slightly rose tinted view of Blundell Park, but crumbs, this is a lovely and affecting piece of writing.

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Rhodri Marsden @rhodri.biz · 24/12/2024

1/ So, where were we? Oh yep, #duvetknowitschristmas. Firstly, some admin: Twitter/X has evidently been run into the ground by a preening, self-radicalised clot, so while there's a slim possibility that this annual celebration might be thriving over there, I won't know cos I won't be looking.

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Jonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Not everyone has a family to return to at Christmas. Those of us who do shouldn’t take it for granted. This year's last column is sickeningly sentimental, sorry.

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The privilege of journeying home

Not everyone has a family to return to at Christmas. Those of us who do shouldn’t take it for granted.

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Steven MacKenzie @stevenmackenzie.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Something #Wicked this way comes... It's the latest Big Issue, out today! @bigissue.bsky.social

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