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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 12h

Booked! Love the old rep, and yep Bluesky works - to be honest I wouldn't have picked this up otherwise. Hope you have a great gig in Brum.

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Heritage Network @heritagenetwork.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

New job! Fancy helping The Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcestershire) support the Delivery Phase of The National Lottery Heritage Fund project, The Worcestershire Soldier at The Commandery? They are seeking an experienced Conservation Consultant! Find out more on our website: buff.ly/MzTDlev

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I'm 56, my early memories are of boom and bust under Thatcher. the recession in early 80s three years after Thatcher came to power, teachers strikes all through my secondary school meant no extra curricula activities and wave of redundancies at work in the second Tory recession of the early 90s.

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A view from the real world here. Construction is in its 20th month of straight recession, everyone is laying people off and planning is so understaffed that every project that is happening is unable to get approval (fund more planners) It’s as bleak as 2008 in our industry.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 29/09/2026

The next #AHF50 Project of the Week is Portland Works. Fun fact: it is here that stainless steel cutlery was first produced back in 1914. 🍴 Today, the Grade II* site is a thriving artisan cooperative, home to over 30 different craftspeople and small manufacturers. 👇 ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/...

Cutlery Factory at Portland Works, c.1900. Credit: Portland Works.

The front elevation of Portland Works today.

Emma Hardy of Hardy Violins, Portland Works tenant. Credit: Joanne Crawford.

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

If you would like to help me help #SaveSquareChapelArts, then click on the link on the post below and scroll to the bottom. There you will find a list of all the useful things you can do. Let’s make some noise! Thank you.

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If you could take a minute to read this and, if it takes your fancy, then re-post it… I’d be so grateful. 🙏🏻 I’m doing my utmost to #SaveSquareChapelArts for the good people of Halifax & far beyond, and I need all the help you lovely lot can give me. Thank you! x www.canncomms.co.uk/post/actor-a...

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Actor and long-standing Patron, Reece Dinsdale fronts new campaign to save Halifax’s Square Chapel Arts Centre

Photo credit: Reece Dinsdale in the cinema/studio space at Square Chapel (photo by Ant Robling)Reece Dinsdale leads Square Chapel rescue mission: “It’s time to bring it home”Award-Winning Actor, Write...

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 24/09/2026

🔔 Funding available! Through our #HeritageRevivalFund, grants are now available to help communities across England rescue and repurpose neglected historic buildings, with a focus on town centre locations. Learn more: ⬇️ ahfund.org.uk/what-we-do/f...

Jacobs Wells Baths, Bristol. Undergoing repair and restoration into a vibrant, multi-purpose community, arts and heritage hub. Recipient of Development and Capital Grants from the Heritage Revival Fund. Photo credit: Alastair Brookes.

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

On this day in 1910 a young inexperienced Fred Karno company set sail for an American tour on the SS Cairnrona, taking Karno's slapstick visual comedy to vaudeville, the company included 21yr old Charlie Chaplin and 20 yr old Stan Laurel. The rest is history. #Fredkarno #thelegendbehindthelaughter

Fred Karno's comedy company aboard the Cairnrona September 1910, bound for America, including Stan Laurel (far left) and Charlie Chaplin (centre in lifebelt)

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A lovely day yesterday at the opening of the new visitor centre at the German War Graves Cemetery, Cannock Chase. A poignant ceremony with many German representatives, reminding us of our mutual friendship. The sun shone and I was very proud of team @greenwoodprojects.bsky.social

Large memorial cross at the German War Graves Cemetery Cannock Chase, with wreaths laid in remembrance

Some of the 5000 German men, women and children who were buried in the UK during world war 2, some combatants, some prisoners of war, some civilians interred, all reinterred together on Cannock Chase after the war

The Princess Royal unveiling a plaque to mark the opening of a new visitor centre at the German War Graves Cemetery, Cannock Chase September 17th 2026

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Great, and done. Thanks for coming back to me - hope we can help.

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Matthew Stadlen @matthewstadlen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This week on his TV show, Nigel Farage laughed at a clip of a woman in tears because of the racism she’d experienced. “I can’t stop laughing,” he said. When people tell you who they are, believe them. And then don’t vote Reform.

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Thank you Reece, think I've done that! Give it a whirl.

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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I’m just saying Billie Joe MacAllister should’ve survived that jump.

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Reece Dinsdale @reecedinsdale.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The cogs are still turning in my attempt to put #SquareChapelArts (Halifax) back on its feet. 🙏🏻 I’m flabbergasted by the offers of support & levels of backing I’m receiving. What sort of society are we if we fail to champion the arts & culture? Thanks, you good people. Stay tuned!

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We can help at @greenwoodprojects.bsky.social with this - I'll reach out to the group via the Facebook page and see what we can do.

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Bearwood Parish Council @bearwoodcouncil.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Hi Birmingham, hope you don't mind, but we've just signed an executive order to rename Spaghetti Junction:

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I was the last year of O levels, the GCSE idea as we understood it, was to do exactly the opposite of this comment - a move to coursework assessment and away from pure exam, it worked initially too, until over time the coursework element disappeared and we ended up worse than the O level era.

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

My eldest has just completed an arts degree, my youngest is about to start one. I have no clue whether these will lead to a decent career or prospects, but I know one thing - they're both doing things they love, and in this bloody awful world that's about as good as it gets. Very proud of them both

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I supported the Villa in my youth in the 70s and 80s then hooliganism in football put an end to my interest. When football comes up in conversation I still say - "last time I watched football, Jimmy Rimmer was in goal". RIP to a legend.

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

This man is the only thing keeping my faith in human beings.

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Tour still runs at the new studios in Media City, just done it - really good day out too.

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Billy Meredith the inspiration for Fred Karno's sketch 'The Football Match' - one of my favourite Karno stories. #thelegendbehindthelaughter #fredkarno

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We've already decided not to move house due to this potential change. Housing market already affected.

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Charlie Holland @charlieholland.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Throw your hat(s) in the air! Tickets for Thrown Together, London’s Juggling & Flow Arts Festival, go on sale Thursday. ThrownTogether.org has been updated with all the information and links.

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Hey guess what, everyone thinking of selling their house (including me) just put that on hold while they decide if they're going to scrap stamp duty or not - congratulations, the market just stopped.

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

A great series and a great presenter, but this is not 1.11 of timing genius. Everyone can see the cut at 44 seconds, so it's just a case of timing the last 25 seconds with a planned time for launch and a countdown, and he takes his time over the final words to make use of the time, right?...right?

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

After they close the scheme to new accounts, will they still top up by 25% any deposits into existing schemes. So if you have £1 now, and put in £1000 in ten years time are you sure to get the £250 top up?

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

If you can't get stuff made Ben, what chance for the rest of us! Hope you continue to find a way!

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I had my first 'girlfriend' at about the age of 10, we used to meet at the library - I loved that place. Just saying.

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

OTD in history #Fredkarno opened his grand pleasure palace #Karsino at Molesey, it was to be his downfall - the once mighty king of music hall comedy was to lose it all and what a story it is! #thelegendbehindthelaughter

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Larry Houston @larrytoons54.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

It's that simple.

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

A very happy heavenly birthday to Stan Laurel, quite simply the greatest, and Fred Karno's second most famous protege. x #stanlaurel #laurelandhardy #fredkarno

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Today is Music Hall & Variety Day Bluesky! Created to mark Roy Hudd’s birthday by @musichallsociety.bsky.social so to all my Music Hall friends and fellow fans, happy MHVD!

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 12/05/2026

The former Inverness Royal Academy was the first purpose-built large secondary school in the Highlands. Today, thanks to @waspsstudios.bsky.social, the former school buildings have been beautifully restored as Inverness Creative Academy - a major creative hub. ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/... #AHF50

The interior of Inverness Creative Academy before restoration.

The interior of Inverness Creative Academy after restoration.

The exterior of Inverness Creative Academy after restoration.

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Rae Radford @raeradford.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

This is true. #WritingCommunity Don't give up. (Just in case you needed to hear that today.)

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Been there, done that, and totally understand what you've been through - an amazing thing to achieve - well done.

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Please please explain why there appear to be no consequences for such breaches (by any MP by the way). If there are no consequences why should behaviour change? .

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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Dive into the world of mesmerizing art that captivates the soul and ignites imagination. This piece will leave you enchanted and wanting more.

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Angry People in Local Newspapers @apiln.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Happy 13th anniversary to that terrible misunderstanding at a WI meeting.

PARKHAM WI: The speaker at the April meeting was Captain Colin Darch, who talked about piracy embarrassingly the WI all dressed as pirates for the evening not real-ising that Captain Darch was going to be talking about his experience of being held hostage by Somall pirates rather than piracy in general.

Captain Darcy with a group of WI ladies who are dressed as pirates. He’s quite chipper despite everything.

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 29/04/2026

🎬 Action! Campbeltown Picture House is one of the earliest purpose-built cinemas in Scotland. Following a project by the community to repair, conserve and upgrade it, the building remains operational as a modern cinema destination today. 🎞 Read more: 👇 ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/... #AHF50

The exterior of Campbeltown Picture House. Photo courtesy of Campbeltown Community Business. Credit to Keith Hunter Photography.

Screen One at Campbeltown Picture House. Photo courtesy of Campbeltown Community Business. Credit to Keith Hunter Photography.

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The Victorian Society @thevicsoc.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Top Ten Endangered Buildings 2026 New Market Buildings, Bridgnorth Grade II, Robert Griffiths, 1855-1859 This Italianate market hall is an impressive survival of a high-status nineteenth-century commercial building. Shrewsbury and Ludlow have both already lost their market halls. bit.ly/3ORJNPZ

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David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends) @davidbcrump.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Doing something I've wanted to do for many years, hosting a little Radio show on my local online radio station, The Dave Crump Rhythm and Blues Revue - every Friday at 10am (and sometimes repeated!) you can listen again via the website. lichfieldradio.org #blues #rhythmandblues #localradio

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Lichfield Radio

Let's Accentuate the Positive

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Sarah Elizabeth Cox @oispooky.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Black History Walks have campaigned and received permission to have a blue plaque installed on the National Gallery in Central London for Molineaux and Richmond. It's not cheap, and fundraising isn't quite there yet. Every little bit helps, thank you: www.gofundme.com/f/blue-plaqu...

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Donate to Blue Plaque to honour Bill Richmond and Tom Molyneaux, organized by Black History Walks

200 years ago African-Americans, Bill Richmond and Tom Moline… Black History Walks needs your support for Blue Plaque to honour Bill Richmond and Tom Molyneaux

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Historic Environment Forum (HEF) @histenvforum.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

If heritage is to stay sustainable & relevant, young people need a real voice in shaping it. Our latest Resilience Review features a guest blog from Sophie Bodenham on @heritagenetwork.bsky.social's new youth leadership initiative. Read more now: historicenvironmentforum.org.uk/sector-spotl... 💚

Draft grey slide with image of three young women from Heritage Network's youth forum sat at a table, Text Reads: Sector Spotlight: Empowering Young People in Heritage Governance:
Heritage Network’s
‘Step on Board’ Initiative

Guest Blog by Sophie Bodenham

Heritage Trainee for England
Heritage Network.

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British Music Hall Society @musichallsociety.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Our new issue is bursting at the seams 🎭 Pt 2 of Sally Barnes' story, a new series on the BMHS Archive, Brad Ashton on the comics he's worked with, Annie Bright's CSE tour memories, plus Ballard Berkeley, Buster Keaton & Shani Wallis All this-exclusively for members -JOIN UShttps://buff.ly/ofCswBZ

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Architects' Journal @news.architectsjournal.co.uk · 08/04/2026

Discover 50 years of reimagined heritage as the AHF exhibition travels from Belfast to Glasgow, Cardiff and London.

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Architectural Heritage Fund: 50 Years of Reimagining Heritage

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British Music Hall Society @musichallsociety.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Today we have Song Sheet Sunday for one week only and Flanagan and Allen with 'Down Forget Me Not Lane', a sweet and nostalgic springtime favourite released in 1932, today also marks Chesney Allen's 132nd birthday born in Battersea, London on this day in 1894. #MusicHall #Variety #SongSheet

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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 02/04/2026

📣 Exciting news – in our 50th year of lending, we are thrilled to announce the first investment in a brand new fund! Thanks to a £500,000 investment from Cadw, the 50th Anniversary Fund will enable more flexible terms to heritage projects in Wales. #AHF50 Read more: ⬇️ ahfund.org.uk/what-we-do/i...

Sker House in Porthcawl, Wales, which is a project that we supported with loan investment back in the 1990s. Credit: Buildings at Risk Trust.

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