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Johnny McGonigal

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Archaeology grad. Museum worker. Dysgwr Cymraeg 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social · 2h
Hey folks. In total honesty my tour is NOT selling well. I’ve sold 30 tickets in a 400 seater in Birmingham, and not much more elsewhere. If you like musical comedy, if you like standup, then please come see my show! And spread the word! The Rachel Parris Songbook tour starts in Nov! Link in bio! 🎶
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Jeremy Bartlett @jeremybartlett.bsky.social · 2h
www.gofundme.com/f/buy-a-new-... £412,872 raised of £500K - please help if you can.
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Donate to Buy A New RNLI Hovercraft - The Flying Farage, organized by Simon Harris
I am trying to raise enough money to buy a new lifesaving hovercraft for th… Simon Harris needs your support for Buy A New RNLI Hovercraft - The Flying Farage
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Museums Association @museumsassociation.org · 06/10/2026
News | Concerns raised about V&A’s voluntary exit scheme as industrial dispute continues Union says staff cuts could put further pressure on workloads and service delivery
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Concerns raised about V&A’s voluntary exit scheme as industrial dispute continues - Museums Association
Union says staff cuts could put further pressure on workloads and service delivery
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fesshole 🧻 @fesshole.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I managed an office that used anonymous surveys. They were truly anonymous. But the responses were so obviously attributable to certain employees, I was 95% sure who said what. And so was my boss. That's how people got on the radar. Anonymous doesn't equal unrecognisable.
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Prof Katherine Schofield 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇪🇺 @katherineschof8.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
It's that time of year again when we need to remind National Trust members that Restore Trust is a dark-money funded right-wing astroturfing entryist outfit. Please vote, and vote for literally anyone else.
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Ann Parry Owen @collen105.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Mae Gwefan Guto’r Glyn yn ôl ar lein! gutorglyn.net
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
To carry 50,000 people per hour in each direction, a city needs a 175m wide road for cars. Even if those cars are electric. And then there’s all the parking. OR a city can move A LOT MORE people in a lot less space, with A LOT LESS public money, emissions, pollution, noise etc. Choices. Simple.
Graphic showing a single lane 9 m wide track for metros, a 35 m wide road for buses with four lanes, and a 175 m wide road for cars with seven lanes, making the point that one single track of Metro replaces seven lanes of car traffic. Mobility in cities is about space.
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depths of wikipedia @depthsofwikipedia.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The Phantom of Heilbronn, also referred to as the Woman Without a Face, was a presumed female serial killer whose existence was inferred from DNA evidence found at 40 crime scenes across Austria, France and Germany from 1993 to 2009.

In March 2009, investigators concluded that the supposed serial killer did not exist, and the DNA belonged to a woman who worked at a factory that made the cotton swabs used for collecting DNA samples
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Gareth Bonello @gentlegood.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Having fun comparing Morfydd Owen’s arrangements of folk songs from the Herbert Lewis collection with the original phonograph recordings! At Morfydd Owen Festival this year I'll be performing new arrangements and chatting with Dr Rhian Davies Pontypridd Museum Sat October 10th 12:00 Free Entry!
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"Hunting the Fox" live performance with Gareth Bonello | Gŵyl Morfydd Owen
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Cold War Steve @coldwarsteve.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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EarthworkBec @earthworkbec.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A huge £27.9 million raised in hope of securing the Rothbury Estate for #NatureRecovery, wildlife, heritage & public benefit. To stop it being broken up and sold off. Let’s hope philanthropic donor(s) help @northwildlife.bsky.social to close the final gap. ➡️ www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
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Donate to Secure The Rothbury Estate | The Wildlife Trusts
Stretching over 3,800 hectares, the Rothbury Estate in Northumberland is abundant with opportunity. It’s the largest continuous area of land to appear on the market in 50 years. Its sale creates a uni...
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Subvert @subvert.fm · 29/09/2026
30,000 artists, labels and supporters collectively own Subvert. Join and become a co-owner today. subvert.fm
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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
💥 HUGE NEWS 💥 “Ministers say it is ‘not if but how’ the prime minister puts rejoin in the next election manifesto” Exclusive for The Independent.
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Burnham edges Labour closer to rejoining EU
Exclusive: After Ed Miliband told the Labour conference in Liverpool that Britain’s future is at the heart of Europe, ministers say it is ‘not if but how’ the prime minister puts rejoin in the next el...
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Damon Charles @damonmakespictures.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
@tomwatsonofficial.bsky.social I hope you understand that your new job reframes all your past efforts working for an ethical common good as performative ladder climbing.
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solomonhughes.bsky.social @solomonhughes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
George Osborne, British Museum Chair and Palantir's Peter Thiel are both investors in the same Defence Tech company. By coincidence, Peter Thiel was given a VIP tour of the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum before even the King or PM - Osborne-Thiel links in current @privateeyenews.bsky.social
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Andy Brockman @andybrockman.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Members of Prospect and the Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) at the V&A Kensington site are to strike on Friday and Saturday in a dispute over pay and conditions. The unions are also in dispute across the V&A's other sites.
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Johnny McGonigal @flyingcoracle.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
In other news www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Tony Blair says Britain should work towards rejoining EU in next 10 years
Andy Burnham under pressure to revisit Brexit as poll suggests pledge to rejoin could boost Labour’s electoral chances
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Johnny McGonigal @flyingcoracle.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Mogg has welsh ancestry. I suspect self interest, rather than moral principle, is at play. Also, he knows that Farage is no longer the future, so he is publicly distancing himself. The guy has no integrity, let’s not forget the damage he has done.
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Patrick Reid @oldmandoc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Fundamentally so much of this action against the people crossing the channel and against the RNLI- rests upon a fundamental and twisted logic that its better to let these people drown then it is to bring them to our shores. And frankly it should be said more often this is a barbaric view
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Johnny McGonigal @flyingcoracle.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Awesome!
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David Graeber Institute @davidgraeberinst.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Alt text describes images for blind and low-vision users, and helps give context to everyone.
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Johnny McGonigal @flyingcoracle.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... Paragraph salad
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Slowly then all at once: this emboldened Celtic alliance could spell the end of the UK | Simon Jenkins
It’s something akin to a quiet earthquake: home nations jointly declaring their wish to be freed from English domination. A big move needs a big response, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins
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Johnny McGonigal @flyingcoracle.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Well, well, well…
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Former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson joins Palantir
Peer takes full-time position at the controversial company as it fends off pressure from both Andy Burnham’s government and Sadiq Khan
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Molly Scott Cato @greenpartymolly.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
'Farage told conference last week that an incoming Reform government would declare a “national emergency” to enact a radical agenda within the first 100 days and tolerate no objection from parliament, the courts or Whitehall. No one can say they weren’t warned.' www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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To understand the threat to our real democracy, watch Putin's fake one | Rafael Behr
As Russians vote this weekend, remember that Britain is not immune to the cynical tactics and corrosion of trust that keep him in power, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr
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Johnny McGonigal @flyingcoracle.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“I didn’t know”, “I wasn’t listening” etc. etc.
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Daniel C. Blight @danielcblight.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
***URGENT PLEASE SHARE*** University of Brighton management have announced today that they ‘give notice of termination of all collective agreements’. This is a fundamental erasure of workers' rights. Management have announced the termination of all contractual documents, which includes:
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David Graeber Institute @davidgraeberinst.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
At some point the Parties that put in all their effort to destroy socialism and destroy any hope of a more fair society need to look in the mirror and see their role in the rise of Fascism.
At some point the Parties that put in all their effort to destroy socialism and destroy any hope of a more fair society need to look in the mirror and see their role in the rise of Fascism.
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Clare Downham @downham.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
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Steve Peers @stevepeers.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Lifeboat museum forced to close after abuse from thugs www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Poole Old Lifeboat Museum shuts after protesters target volunteers
The museum in Poole says it will remain closed until until the anti-migrant protests stop.
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Johnny McGonigal @flyingcoracle.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
I am so, so pleased for you 😊
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St Albans Museums @stalbansmuseums.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Did you know you can request objects from our collection to go on display? Choose from over 65,000 objects: f.mtr.cool/lys7tnoaib #ObjectsOnDemand #StAlbans #StAlbansMuseums
Objects on demand St Albans Museums
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Laura Webster @lauraewebster.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
We have made a full documentary about what really happened at Reform conference. If you only watch a bit of it please make it these 39 seconds. You won't regret it.
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(Dr) Rena Maguire @justrena.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Its very much back. Its nasty. I got mine in hospital where it wasnt suspected.
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Katherine Weikert @kateweikert.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Giving some money to the RNLI tonight, you can Google Postsmouth and figure out why, maybe do the same. My father-in-law built at least one RNLI boat down in either Penzance or St Mary's (I'll need to ask which one again.) Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea share.google/KsdrX35eQC0f...
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Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea
Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
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Sam Grinsell @samgrinsell.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The RNLI and the NCI work hard to keep the UK's seas safe. With masked men working to make the sea more deadly, both groups would benefit from your donations: rnli.org/support-us/g... www.nci.org.uk
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Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea
Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.
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jessamyn @librarian.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
I work at a public library. People who want to use AI seem to have no trouble doing so. People who don't want to use AI have a harder time. I crowdsourced and then finalized this document "How to disable or avoid intrusive AI" and then gave it a short URL: notoai.org Please pass along if it's useful
An aircraft passenger oxygen mask: a drop down passenger mask with air bag and yellow plastic mouth and nose cover, oxygen tube has been cut; Demonstration model used by flight attendant crew for passenger instruction. Has text on the side indicating that it's non-functional.
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Dave Vetter @davidrvetter.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Content warning: Multiple men violently assault a female protester at Reform's conference at the Birmingham NEC, to the visible delight of Nigel Farage.
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Uilliam Mac G ᚒᚔᚂᚂᚔᚐᚋ @uilliammac.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
#cymru #wales If you're skeptical about what these two Welsh farmers are alleged to have done over the weekend according to this AI translation, an alternative translation is in the alt-text. h/t Hywel Mallett @hmallett@toot.wales
A screenshot of a BBC news post from Facebook. The headline is in Welsh and describes a 24-hour sheep-shearing marathon by two farmers held to raise money for charity. The automated translation to English says that "Two farmers from Powys have completed an ethnic harvesting challenge over the weekend" and are now raising funds for their victims.
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Adam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Reform UK, which promises to "defend free speech" at all costs, has again banned Byline Times from its conference
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Students who nod and smile during lecture when we try to make a point? Heroes
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Johnny McGonigal @flyingcoracle.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Looking forward to a variety of hot takes on this!
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Simon Nixon @nixonsimon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Amazing. It seems that plagiarism is only a problem for The Times when black people do it
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Tom Fitton @tomfitton.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The largest appeal in The Wildlife Trusts’ history needs a further £9m to reach its target as it asks public for ‘a momentous final effort’. insideecology.com/2026/08/13/t...
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Two months to go – The Rothbury Estate appeal surpasses £20m milestone - Inside Ecology
The largest appeal in The Wildlife Trusts’ history needs a further £9m to reach its target as it asks public for ‘a momentous final effort’.The largest and most ambitious fundraising appeal in the his...
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Owen Exie Hurcum 💜🤍💙🍉 @owenexiehurcum.com · 30/08/2026
Plaid Cymru have the power, and the mandate, to force the the NHS in Wales to reverse its suspension of gender affirming surgeries on the Welsh Gender Service. How they act now is a defining moment for trans people in Wales, as well as for the party. Read More 👇 owenexiehurcum.com/2026/08/30/d...
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Dim Bradwyr Yma? The First Test of Plaid Cymru’s Trans Equality Manifesto
I’m not going to talk here about why the Welsh Gender Service’s decision to suspend gender affirming surgeries and new referrals on the NHS in Wales is fucking bullshit as others have already done …
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Tim Daw @timdaw.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
The Bulford Pit Alignment model - a fully interactive 3D plan - Have a play and judge for yourself. www.sarsen.org/2026/08/the-...
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The Bulford posts in 3D
Open this to understand this post: https://timdaw37.github.io/bulford-posts-3d/ Drag to rotate, right-drag to pan, scroll to zoom. Click a...
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Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru @gwasgprifcymru.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
📚️ CYFLE OLAF! 📚️ Dim ond diwrnod sy’n weddill i dderbyn 70% oddi ar gannoedd o lyfrau yn ein gostyngiad haf! Dilynwch y ddolen isod i bori drwy'r cyfan. www.gwasgprifysgolcymru.org/sel-haf/
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SÊL HAF | UWP | UWP
Editing Women William Ewart
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Johnny McGonigal @flyingcoracle.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
But would it be reasonable to say it to the Italians.
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Dr Beccy Scott @beccyscottuk.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Colleagues from two Unions at V&A are striking next week, however, after senior management refused to engage in arbitration over pay and conditions @prospectunion.bsky.social @pcsunion.bsky.social - but this is a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we work together
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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
With more rivers running dry and reservoirs getting dangerously empty as Britain sweltered in another heatwave, there was an urgent call today for people to stop using water for unnecessary purposes. From the new Private Eye, out now.
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Adam Rutherford @adamrutherford.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
It is always remarkable to me that there are no geneticists who agree with the views of people like Cofnas and Carl et al, and that Cofnas and Carl et al have no training in genetics. And yet the biology of race is a subject which only requires exertise in genetics. PUZZLING, eh?
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