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John Watson

@freebornejw2.bsky.social
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Sunderland AFC, CAMRA member, Durham Cricket, U.S. Sport (Boston teams), Victoriana, Railways, Roundheads, Rockabilly, Rock & Roll. 📍York via Durham

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Prof Frank McDonough @fxmc1957.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
3 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.
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Prof Frank McDonough @fxmc1957.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
29 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.
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Prof Frank McDonough @fxmc1957.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
27 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.
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Prof Frank McDonough @fxmc1957.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
27 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.
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Thanks 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.
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No Score Draws ✍🏻⚽ @noscoredraws.com · 20/09/2026
B R O B B E Y
A bad drawing of fearsomely hench Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Great 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!
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I can't stop humming the Europa League theme. Please help.
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Martin Emmerson @martycricket.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Durham are promoted! They beat Middlesex by 93 runs. #BBCcricket
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Even Men With Steel Hearts... #HMHB www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2...
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Dog stops play at Leicestershire as title race heats up: county cricket, day three – live
Join Tanya Aldred for updates from the latest round of County Championship matches
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Deke Fanboy (welcome back lad!) @sjbrewer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Sunderland 1-0 Hull - Chemsdine Talbi 71'
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Half Man Half Biscuit Information Service @hmhbinfo.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Something for the weekend: C.A.M.R.A. Man #HMHB youtu.be/awHzXlUCBNM?...
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Half Man Half Biscuit - C. A. M. R. A. Man [Official Audio]
YouTube video by Half Man Half Biscuit
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Fantastic gig tonight. #HMHB and Madame Claude in Leeds.
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
I'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
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Beautiful. 🪵🍺
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
HYDRATION BREAK
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Hydration Break™
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Hydration Break™
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Prof Frank McDonough @fxmc1957.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
PHOTO OF THE DAY. Johnny Cash just before going on stage for his live concert at Folsom Prison (1968) 📷 Dan Poush
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
"When are we going to have that Pickles answer, Ken?"
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Prof Frank McDonough @fxmc1957.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
FACT 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.
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Hydration break™
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Andy Dawson @andydawson.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
HYDRATION BREAK
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
The 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.
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Delivering like the man himself. 🫶
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Over 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
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No Score Draws ✍🏻⚽ @noscoredraws.com · 26/06/2026
GOOD AFTERNOON
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No Score Draws ✍🏻⚽ @noscoredraws.com · 25/06/2026
The beautiful men are scoring goals again
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Deke Fanboy (welcome back lad!) @sjbrewer.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Another angle of Wilson Isidor's great goal for Haiti and Brahim Díaz's great nonchalance
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Nights are fair drawing in.
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No Score Draws ✍🏻⚽ @noscoredraws.com · 20/06/2026
MAKE WAY FOR THE HEFTY BOI
A bad drawing of muscular Netherlands forward Brian Brobbey
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No Score Draws ✍🏻⚽ @noscoredraws.com · 18/06/2026
There he is
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Awful 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...🎶
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
I still have my Italia 90 ball:
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York Beer and Cider Festival @yorkbeerfestival.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Tickets 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...
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Punk Rock History @punkrockhistory.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
What 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
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Good morning. ❤️🤍
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
A few Hull and Boro fans milling around York Station tonight. Brings back memories of last year. 🥹 #SAFC
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
music.youtube.com/watch?v=juzf...
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Mathematically Safe
YouTube video by Half Man Half Biscuit - Topic
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
We'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.
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
So 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...
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Bob Wilson - Anchorman
YouTube video by Half Man Half Biscuit - Topic
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Billy Bragg @billybragg.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Happy 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
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Prof Frank McDonough @fxmc1957.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
PERSON 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.
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
I've tidied up the knock-off footy shirt display at Bardolino market. 😎 #SAFC
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
So that's what he's doing these days. #SAFC
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 06/04/2026
‘We’re bigger than the news!’ How spine-tingling paranormal show Uncanny took over the world
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‘We’re bigger than the news!’ How spine-tingling paranormal show Uncanny took over the world
Knife-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
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What's Brewing @whatsbrewing.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Beware of fake news about pubs by David Jesudason @davidjesudason.bsky.social wb.camra.org.uk/2026/03/23/b...
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Beware of fake news about pubs
You may have seen the headline screaming “Government tells pubs to serve warm beer” to counter rising energy costs. This, of course, looks like anothe...
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Prof Frank McDonough @fxmc1957.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
PHOTO OF THE DAY. A US soldier's Zippo lighter from the Vietnam War (1972). 📷 google images
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Wise Men Say Podcast @wisemensay.co.uk · 22/03/2026
You sold your souls for that? How's that easy 6 points working out for you? Never in doubt eh? Enjoy this one, #SAFC
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John Watson @freebornejw2.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
You're the one for me, Sunlun...
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