Reposted by John WatsonProf Frank McDonough @fxmc1957.bsky.social · 03/10/20263 October 1938. Eddie Cochran was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, USA. His guitar sound was years ahead of its time. He had 11 UK Top 40 hits including No 1 Three Steps to Heaven. His other big hits were Twenty Flight Rock, Summertime Blues, C'mon Everybody and Somethin' Else. 092
Reposted by John WatsonProf Frank McDonough @fxmc1957.bsky.social · 29/09/202629 September 1935. Jerry Lee Lewis was born in Ferriday, Louisiana, USA. He was a pioneer of rock ‘n’ roll, with a distinctive piano style. His 1957 hit Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On was a worldwide hit and was followed by Great Balls of Fire and Breathless. 181
Reposted by John WatsonProf Frank McDonough @fxmc1957.bsky.social · 27/09/202627 September 1888. The name “Jack the Ripper” was used for the 1st time in an anonymous letter sent to the Central News Agency. It’s thought the person who wrote the letter was most probably a journalist not the actual serial killer. 085
Reposted by John WatsonProf Frank McDonough @fxmc1957.bsky.social · 27/09/202627 September 1825. Britain’s 1st public railway service to use steam locomotives began with the official opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. The line connected coal mining collieries near Shildon with Stockton-on-Tees and Darlington in County Durham. 0176
John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Thanks for the laughs. The references will never die. I can't see that 'Geordie Coppers' is on Channel 5 without thinking of hot Geordie nights. Geordie streets. Fullocrime. 020
John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Great night at @yorkbeerfestival.bsky.social Missed the usual Wednesday night due to that fabulous Europa League night, but made up for that tonight. Annual beers of the festival to follow tomorrow. Cheers! 100
John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I can't stop humming the Europa League theme. Please help. 000
Reposted by John WatsonMartin Emmerson @martycricket.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Durham are promoted! They beat Middlesex by 93 runs. #BBCcricket 6268
John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Even Men With Steel Hearts... #HMHB www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2...theguardian.comDog stops play at Leicestershire as title race heats up: county cricket, day three – liveJoin Tanya Aldred for updates from the latest round of County Championship matches 000
Reposted by John WatsonDeke Fanboy (welcome back lad!) @sjbrewer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026 Sunderland 1-0 Hull - Chemsdine Talbi 71' 001
Reposted by John WatsonHalf Man Half Biscuit Information Service @hmhbinfo.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Something for the weekend: C.A.M.R.A. Man #HMHB youtu.be/awHzXlUCBNM?...youtu.beHalf Man Half Biscuit - C. A. M. R. A. Man [Official Audio]YouTube video by Half Man Half Biscuit 1164
John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Fantastic gig tonight. #HMHB and Madame Claude in Leeds. 010
John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 01/08/2026I've found a FA first aid handbook at a 2nd hand book sale, and I can't think of a more apt cover star than Wes Brown. #SAFC 040
Reposted by John WatsonProf Frank McDonough @fxmc1957.bsky.social · 10/07/2026PHOTO OF THE DAY. Johnny Cash just before going on stage for his live concert at Folsom Prison (1968) 📷 Dan Poush 1123332
John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 05/07/2026"When are we going to have that Pickles answer, Ken?" 000
Reposted by John WatsonProf Frank McDonough @fxmc1957.bsky.social · 05/07/2026FACT OF THE DAY. 5 July 1948. Britain’s National Health Service came into operation. It was led by Aneurin Bevan, Labour’s Health Minister. It offered treatment free at the point of delivery to all citizens irrespective of income. It’s one of the most important social reforms in British history. 312354
John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 27/06/2026The great thing about having the fan on tonight is not only does it keep me cool, but it also drowns out Sam Matterface's ramblings. 000
John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Over the moon for all of our players scoring at the World Cup. The bonus being that I repost all @noscoredraws.com drawings of them. Disappointed there was no Wilson one though. #SAFC 030
Reposted by John WatsonNo Score Draws ✍🏻⚽ @noscoredraws.com · 25/06/2026The beautiful men are scoring goals again 1566
Reposted by John WatsonDeke Fanboy (welcome back lad!) @sjbrewer.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Another angle of Wilson Isidor's great goal for Haiti and Brahim Díaz's great nonchalance 061
Reposted by John WatsonNo Score Draws ✍🏻⚽ @noscoredraws.com · 20/06/2026MAKE WAY FOR THE HEFTY BOI 513614
John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Awful news. Fond memories of his time at #SAFC. Particularly dominating Chelsea's midfield in the 4-1 at the SoL. 🎶Ooh ah, we've Eric Roy yer knar...🎶 130
Reposted by John WatsonYork Beer and Cider Festival @yorkbeerfestival.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Tickets are on sale now for this year's York Beer and Cider Festival - use this link to purchase yours tckty.camra.org.uk/e/557/york-b... 062
Reposted by John WatsonPunk Rock History @punkrockhistory.bsky.social · 25/05/2026What a true legend 👍⚡❤️ Happy 82th birthday to Charlie Harper, British singer, songwriter and lead singer of the punk rock band UK Subs, born on this day in 1944 in Hackney, London. 📸 Chyrisse Tabone #punk #punks #punkrock #uksubs #charlieharper #history #punkrockhistory #otd 712014
John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 22/05/2026A few Hull and Boro fans milling around York Station tonight. Brings back memories of last year. 🥹 #SAFC 120
John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 02/05/2026music.youtube.com/watch?v=juzf...music.youtube.comMathematically SafeYouTube video by Half Man Half Biscuit - Topic 000
John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 25/04/2026We've coined #TilTheEnd as a slogan since the playoffs last year, but Rochdale and York have taken it to another level this season. I'm pleased for York. There are a lot of us exiles from other places and glory hunters here. Seeing a few more York shirts around is no bad thing. 000
John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 23/04/2026So Footy Focus has finally been put out of its misery. We all know where it started to go wrong... #HMHB music.youtube.com/watch?v=xkij...music.youtube.comBob Wilson - AnchormanYouTube video by Half Man Half Biscuit - Topic 110
Reposted by John WatsonBilly Bragg @billybragg.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Happy St George’s Day! Here’s a poster of 50 objects telling the story of England, based on suggestions of over 3000 people compiled with the aim of creating an inclusive sense of Englishness against those who promote division Join the fun by listing your five objects at www.averyenglishchat.org.uk 78718
Reposted by John WatsonProf Frank McDonough @fxmc1957.bsky.social · 17/04/2026PERSON OF THE DAY. 7 April 1960. Rock ‘n’ Roll star Eddie Cochran (aged 21) was killed in a car crash near Chippenham, Wiltshire. He was travelling in a taxi that was carrying him from a show in Bristol when it crashed en route to Heathrow Airport, London, to catch a flight back home to the USA. 1137
John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 09/04/2026I've tidied up the knock-off footy shirt display at Bardolino market. 😎 #SAFC 030
Reposted by John WatsonThe Guardian @theguardian.com · 06/04/2026‘We’re bigger than the news!’ How spine-tingling paranormal show Uncanny took over the worldtheguardian.com‘We’re bigger than the news!’ How spine-tingling paranormal show Uncanny took over the worldKnife-wielding skeletons, wild experiments with toilets, an audience with the bassist from The Jam … the team behind the globe-conquering spookfest open up about their astonishing success 8466
Reposted by John WatsonWhat's Brewing @whatsbrewing.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Beware of fake news about pubs by David Jesudason @davidjesudason.bsky.social wb.camra.org.uk/2026/03/23/b...wb.camra.org.ukBeware of fake news about pubsYou may have seen the headline screaming “Government tells pubs to serve warm beer” to counter rising energy costs. This, of course, looks like anothe... 022
Reposted by John WatsonProf Frank McDonough @fxmc1957.bsky.social · 29/03/2026PHOTO OF THE DAY. A US soldier's Zippo lighter from the Vietnam War (1972). 📷 google images 14504187
Reposted by John WatsonWise Men Say Podcast @wisemensay.co.uk · 22/03/2026You sold your souls for that? How's that easy 6 points working out for you? Never in doubt eh? Enjoy this one, #SAFC 0306