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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

www.threads.com/share/BASDtJ... The women of Glasgow- dinnae mess wi them.

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Dave McKay @mckay.me.uk · 10/10/2026

Can't believe they are struggling for sales to make this happen. This year's calendar was a joy. I mean, it's @christhebarker.bsky.social (Sgt Pepper montages) and @quantick.bsky.social (Veep, TV Burp), for goodness' sake.

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

#Art To Conway Hall for an Andrew Graham Dixon lecture on Vermeer, which totally changed the way I think about the artist. His research identified that the vast bulk of Vermeer’s paintings were commissioned by a Remonstrant family in Delft, repositions him as a religious painter.

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#History To St Martin in the Fields for a lecture by @drjaninaramirez.bsky.social on St Hilda of Whitby. Interesting and illuminating. Janina’s entrants deep knowledge are clear.

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

To the British Museum to see the #BayeuxTapestry. Well worth seeing, but do allow lots of time. Our ticket was for 1:30 and we queued for 1 hr 40 minutes before we actually got to the tapestry itself (which is stunning). 1/2

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Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

There are now 11 poetry 'Rhyme Time' videos up on our YouTube Channel. They are meant for under-fives so that you can learn them together. Learning short poems is a great way for young children to make the bridge between oral and written. www.youtube.com/c/MichaelRos...

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Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

Official Michael Rosen Channel Every video and playlist here is approved by Michael himself. If it’s on this channel, it’s the real deal and safe for children. You may see “YTP” or “poop” remixes on...

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Looking at the pictures of the ludicrously monickered “Danny Tommo” and his cohorts in black shorts, I was reminded of PG Wodehouse’s Roderick Spode.

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Just been to St Martin in the Fields for a very interesting talk by @sayeedawarsi.bsky.social Really didn’t expect to hear a Tory peer praising Billy Bragg (although his book ‘The Progressive Patriot’ is excellent).

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

As @bbcradio4 is having a “Norman Day” I recalled this anecdote from Richard Corbett who was a Labour MEP. . “La sagesse normande One classic story is about a debate when a member from Normandy came up with just the right compromise at the right time.

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

On the day that the British Museum opens the #BayeuxTapestry exhibition (we are going on the 16th) I thought it apt to share this song by Show of Hands. youtu.be/J6qWX75pywE

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Just been to give blood. Good to see it busy, as there is a real need. If you are able to, please consider signing up at blood.co.uk

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Saw the Peatbog Faeries last night and my immediate reaction to this song was that this is what it would sound like if Booker T and the MGs came from the Isle of Skye! Happy music for a Sunday morning Enjoy! youtu.be/GOvUhsfpKOw

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Room 215

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

#scamawareness Just received this text message. I don’t have a NatWest account and never have had. The phone number given is apparently linked to insulation scams (so obviously they’ve moved on).

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

To the Garden Cinema to see ‘The Summer Book’. Beautifully filmed, gorgeous music (reminded me of Erland Cooper), fantastic soundscapes and a wonderful performance by Glenn Close. An elegiac piece. Not for action movie fans, but recommended. A real contrast with the last film we saw - The Odyssey.

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

RIP Phyllida Law. A long and distinguished career. Condolences to Emma and Sophie Thompson - that is quite an acting dynasty.

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Jenny Barrett @jennybb.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Why stop there? Did she get her cycling proficiency? How about her 25m swim badge? We have the right to know! (Sarcasm)

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

These are gorgeous. I have two - ‘Blackbird’ and ‘All Together Now’

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Boothby Graffoe @boothbygraffoe.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

A poem entitled: "The Solar Eclipse Glasses Were All Sold Out"

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Tom Gauld @tomgauld.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

My latest books cartoon for @theguardian.com

Image: In a childrens library, a small boy contentedly reads a small picture book, while an angry-looking small girl storms past, carrying a very heavy book.

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Unfortunately for Charlotte, the adjudication committee decides that, for the purposes of the under-nines summer reading challenge, the six volumes of proust's 'in search of lost time' is considered to be one single narrative, whereas each of Roger hargreaves' mister men' books is a distinct work, thereby awarding the library's 'top reader' sticker to her brother Toby.

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Stuff By Mark @stuffbymark.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The Beatles Film Poster Series Volume 3 is complete! Here's a recap of them all, and here's a link to see all of Volumes 1 and 2 for anyone interested... www.stuffbymark.co.uk/shop/the-bea...

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Grumpy Philosopher @stevecooke.org · 09/08/2026

FIFA is right, there has been a ‘concerted effort to undermine’ Infantino. For good reason and entirely because of his own corrupt, unethical, and unprofessional behaviour. Not really sure how the accusation of a campaign against him counts as a criticism or defence.

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Paul Heaton, ending (as always) with ‘Caravan of Love’ a Capella with the entire audience. It’s always glorious.

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Paul Heaton - ‘Build’ What a song!

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

#Reformarenotyourfriends Cheering news today. In our local council by election, the Greens (who we voted for) won by 18% over Reform, who put a huge effort in (at least 5 leaflets and door to door canvassing). Maybe the Farage peak is over - fingers crossed.

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Play for Today on BBC4 at the moment. John McGrath’s truly wonderful ‘The Cheviot, the Stag and the Black, Black Oil’. I remember the impact it had when it was shown in 1974. #Scotland

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

At @sadlerswells.bsky.social for Matthew Bourne’s dance version of Bizet’s ‘Carmen’ - ‘The Car Man’. A cultural week, Shakespeare on Wednesday, Homer on Thursday (The Odyssey) and Bizet today!

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Stuff By Mark @stuffbymark.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

In a couple of days I'll be launching Volume 3 of the Beatles Film Posters series. Here's a look back at the twenty posters that made up Volume 1...

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Agreed. I have the Blackbird one and the All Together Now one. They are things of beauty.

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Going to see the Globe production of ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ on Wednesday, so reminding myself of the play by watching Ken Branagh’s 1930s Hollywood musical take. Massively underrated and wonderfully silly. youtu.be/iOXzJL1roS8%... #shakespeare

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

What I think are Gatekeeper butterflies enjoying our mint plants. It’s really encouraging to see more bees and butterflies around us in Surrey this summer. #Nature #butterflies

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

At one of our favourite venues in London, Union Chapel to see one of our favourite scientists, Adam Rutherford speaking with one of our favourite historians, David Olusoga on ‘The History in our DNA’

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Martin Lewis @martinnhw.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

An example of a brilliant review which manages to say more than the book it's reviewing (as well as saving the reader £16.99), and a reminder that some of the best writing about the UK and brexit over the last decade has come from Ireland.

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

At St Martin in the Fields for another in their series ‘The Conversation’, this time with Jackie Morris and Robert Macfarlane talking about their ‘Lost Word’ books, which are things of beauty, inspired by the removal of nature words from children’s dictionaries.

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

First of our sunflowers has just burst into bloom. A cheery sight.

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Just got confirmation of our booking to see the Bayeux Tapestry (which, as we all know, is actually an embroidery) in September at the British Museum. We saw it nearly 30 years ago in Bayeux but great to see it again.

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Hannah Graham @drhannahgraham.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Did you see the sign today about hobbies?

Photo of a protest sign in Glasgow which says, 'racism is weird, have you tried hobbies?'

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

My glasses broke, so I was waiting for my replacement pair, when I missed a call and saw this transcript of a voicemail on my phone. Boots Opticians will forever more be “British Magicians” in our house. Not sure who “Brett Hill” is either.

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Sad news that the great Jon Snow has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. One of the giants of TV news and a man of real principles.

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Yiannis @yiannisbab.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Ah yes, the "Thdpsssps"

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

#Skipinnish #positivity Still bouncing from seeing Skippinish last night - if anyone needs a boost of positivity this morning, try this youtu.be/YKvaJ0uvdhM

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Skipinnish // Alive [Official Video]

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Gorgeous spring afternoon at Wakehurst Place.

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John Duncan Burns @jdburns.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Just came across this cartoon by the brilliant @tomgauld.bsky.social I think this is a sentiment we can all get behind.

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