johnahartley.bsky.social @johnahartley.bsky.social · 26/09/2026And next will come disputes about "other people parked in MY space" and a demand that people with gullies get their own reserved parking / car storage space! Agreed that the user should pay. 174
johnahartley.bsky.social @johnahartley.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Cycle Islington's 50th-year anniversary exhibition is over (thanks to Islington Museum for hosting) and the Ghost bike is returning home - hope we won't have to use it again! 011
johnahartley.bsky.social @johnahartley.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Oh for goodness sake. We have a climate crisis a cost of living crisis AI threats rampant inequality as well as wars and other globalists threats. Haven’t they got more important things to do? 010
johnahartley.bsky.social @johnahartley.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Car free day - huh? What it should be called is "we'd really rather you didn't use your car today, if that's alright with you, but we know how inconvenient it would be so we're not really doing anything serious to discourage you. 'Cos you'll just think it's a war on motorists" day. 021
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialSteve Knattress @cycleoptic.bsky.social · 11/09/2026@highburyfields.bsky.social All the LTN filters around the fields are currently suspended. Not so people friendly streets. Also Sunday 20th Road closures (6.30to15.00) east of the the fields for a run. LTNs in the area also suspended all day Ps it’s car free day on the 22nd @cycleislington.uk 142
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialLondon Remembers @londonremembers.com · 11/09/202625 years since the world changed on 11 September. With Grosvenor Square finally reopened this memorial plaque can be seen again.londonremembers.comWestminster - 9/11 sweet gumsNorth American Sweet Gum trees donated by the citizens of Westminster to commemorate those lives lost on 11th September 2001 in the United States of America and as a token of friendship between our re... 001
johnahartley.bsky.social @johnahartley.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Of course, they’ve had tax-payer subsidy worth billions for 14 years with the fuel duty freeze as well as the “temporary” 5p cut introduced in 2022. Meanwhile public transport gets more expensive. Maybe when the Ukrainian war and the Iran war are over all these subsidies will be taken away. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 010
johnahartley.bsky.social @johnahartley.bsky.social · 30/08/2026In the Guardian yesterday - Fuel prices at four-year high Quote from AA “UK pricing is back at its worst … too often overpriced and uncompetitive …” Estimate from RAC this weekend the UK … could have the worst traffic since their records began in 2015. So not that bad for motorists then. 000
johnahartley.bsky.social @johnahartley.bsky.social · 26/08/2026leave at least 1.5 metres when overtaking cyclists at speeds of up to 30mph, and give them more space when overtaking at higher speeds 001
johnahartley.bsky.social @johnahartley.bsky.social · 26/08/2026One of the many things I want to know is whether their programming follows Highway code rules on overtaking, which includes: 010
johnahartley.bsky.social @johnahartley.bsky.social · 12/08/2026www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/isl... Thanks to IanVisitsianvisits.co.ukIslington exhibition celebrates 50 years of cycling campaignsIn 1976, a pressure group was set up to campaign for better cycling provision within Islington, and 50 years later, they’ve got their own exhibition. 000
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialJon Owen @anotherjon.bsky.social · 07/08/2026*a council tries to limit standing in pubs* Number 10: "We vow to stop this!" *droughts, wildfires, and crop failures, all driven by / made worse by climate change* Number 10:static.klipy.comTumbleweed Rolls Across Desert HighwayAlt: Tumbleweed Rolls Across Desert Highway 45925
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialLondon Remembers @londonremembers.com · 01/08/2026This lifeboat arrived at a north London school in 1991, 35 years ago, today.londonremembers.comWilliam Henry and Mary King lifeboatWhen we first photographed this boat, May 2021, it was in a slightly run-down state. By August 2022 it had been repainted. This obliterated the name of the ship on the prow but perhaps there are plans... 021
johnahartley.bsky.social @johnahartley.bsky.social · 24/07/2026I’ve signed a letter calling for Angela Eagle and Ofwat to reject the last-ditch deal from Thames Water's creditors. Can you sign and share it as well? weownit.org.uk/act-now/sign...weownit.org.ukSign our open letter to Angela EagleI’ve signed a letter calling for Angela Eagle and Ofwat to reject the last-ditch deal from Thames Water's creditors. Can you sign and share it as well? 000
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialCycle Islington @cycleislington.uk · 23/07/2026We are at the Wray Crescent Festival on Saturday - come and say hello. Get a sticker. Or a badge. Or see Dr Bike about a squeaky brake. Or just have a fun day out. @londoncycling.bsky.social @haringeycyclists.bsky.social @hackneycycling.org.uk 022
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialSolve the School Run @solveschoolrun.bsky.social · 21/07/2026This insanely out-of-touch government advice for kids on how to cross the road safely would be laughable if it weren't for the 443 children injured on London's roads each year. 59445
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialSteve Knattress @cycleoptic.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Happy Birthday to @cycleislington.uk formerly ICAG, 50 today. youtu.be/IBzvNt3Peag?...youtu.beICAG 50 SHORT FINALYouTube video by Steve Knattress 073
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialCycle Islington @cycleislington.uk · 27/06/2026Super ceilidh last night - our thanks to all who came and danced even in a heat-wave ! Special thanks to southpawcoffee.co.uk for their excellent catering, to www.muckers.org.uk for such great tunes and patient caller and to our fab team of volunteers.southpawcoffee.co.ukSOUTHPAW COFFEESouthpaw Stores - Coffee and More a place for Merch, Menus and Special Offers 021
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Absolutely stunning victory as Greens gain another seat in Brighton & Hove. 🎉 Look at that swing! 🙌🏽👀 Huge congratulations to Nadia and the entire team! 💚 552147446
johnahartley.bsky.social @johnahartley.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Why is this ad not immediately banned and amazon prosecuted for displaying it? 010
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialLondon Remembers @londonremembers.com · 12/06/2026Russia Day: There was a time when the ruler of Russia could tour Europe and be welcomed.londonremembers.comPeter the Great - WC2This plaque to the Russian Csar was erected on the wrong building. In 1881 it was the received wisdom that Peter the Great had lived at No.15 and so the Society of Arts erected the plaque here. The ... 011
johnahartley.bsky.social @johnahartley.bsky.social · 30/05/2026If we can build power-assist speed limiters on bicycles (15mph), how come we can't do the same for motors? Needs a change in the law - some hope!!! 2228
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialLondon Remembers @londonremembers.com · 26/05/2026A plaque was unveiled today at what became Tottenham Hospital, but we don't know which year, even though we have a photo - a charming group of nurses with one bowler-hatted gent, who obscures the year on the plaque.londonremembers.comDeaconesses' Institution and Training HospitalOur interest is of course the plaque behind the group of nurses, at the right, but this is largely illegible and does not provide the date, nor even the name of the building. So we searched the photo... 011
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialSteve Knattress @cycleoptic.bsky.social · 24/05/2026@cycleislington.uk have been campaigning for 50 years next month. Come and give us a hand for the next 50 ;) 052
johnahartley.bsky.social @johnahartley.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Well there's an unxepected surprise!!! 000
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialProf. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · 18/05/2026So much about this has me screaming into my motonormativity cushion. Why further subsidise all the wealthy people who drive? Why NOT subsidise the poorer people who don't drive? 36566173
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialTom Flood @tomflood.bsky.social · 12/05/2026Would be great if we applied the same level of design, testing and scrutiny used for our children's car seats to the bike lanes they ride to school in. 314650
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialThe Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 08/05/2026Happy 100th birthday to Sir David Attenborough. One of the most important natural history broadcasters, environmental educators and climate voices of our time. 💚 6759169
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialCaroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 08/05/2026From deep in the Islington count just heard the news that my awesome colleague @zoegarbett.bsky.social has been elected mayor of Hackney. So proud of Zoë and I know she will do an incredible job for everyone living in Hackney. 🌱 🎶 🤸🏽 2434
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialLondon Remembers @londonremembers.com · 08/05/2026Congratulations Sir David Attenborough: 100 today.londonremembers.comWoodberry Wetland Nature ReserveLondon Wildlife Trust This plaque celebrates the opening of Woodberry Wetland Nature Reserve by Sir David Attenborough, 30th April 2016, with thanks to: Berkeley Homes, Heritage Lottery Fund, Thames W... 011
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialRSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Sir David Attenborough… on your 100th birthday, we thank you. For a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with such grace and wonder. Generations have fallen in love with nature because of you. Happy birthday, Sir. 🎉 162303613
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialAlice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Happy Birthday David Attenborough! From the earliest days of television, to controller of BBC2, to bringing the wonders, beauty and fragility of the natural world to our eyes & attention - you’re a legend! www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio... 875206924
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialLondon Cycling Campaign @londoncycling.bsky.social · 07/05/2026🚲 Streets for Cycling Pledge 🚲 Name: Benali Hamdache Borough: Islington Party: Green Pledge: Islington Green Party is fully committed to improving the environment for ALL people, regardless of ability, who wish to cycle safely, whether for business or pleasure... 2136
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Start to end Rip Off Britain. Vote Green tomorrow! www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...standard.co.uk'Vote Green, make history,' says Zack Polanski seeking London local election gainsThe Green Party leader said he was aiming to break Labour’s ‘stronghold’ grip on the capital 211105321
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialLondon Remembers @londonremembers.com · 01/05/2026Today: International Workers Day. Built as the HQ of the Union of Post Workers, this unusual 1930s architecture remained offices until 2012. Now residential.londonremembers.comUnion of Post Workers headquartersUnveiled by Alan Johnson, MP, who had worked in the building for several years when he was General Secretary of the Union of Communication Workers. 011
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 12/04/2026Let's go! Lower bills. Tax billionaires. Protect the NHS. join.greenparty.org.uk 13820172
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialBarnsbury & Laycock Community Streets @barnsburylaycockcs.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Did you know? On the corner of Pentonville Road and Islington High Street stood an inn called the Sheepcote. Outside its door hung a sign featuring a painting of the Angel of the Annunciation. That sign is the source of the name Angel. historiclondontours.com/tales-of-lon... 033
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialLondon Remembers @londonremembers.com · 06/04/2026A good time to celebrate astronauts. These memorials for the Apollo men are in Kennington Road.londonremembers.comAstronauts - 03 - ArmstrongNeil A. Armstrong 011
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialWe Own It @weownit.org.uk · 02/04/2026🚨Stop the Thames Water creditors 🚨 The creditors are closing in on a deal They want to dodge fines and dump sewage freely This deal would reward Thames Water's abysmal failure, setting a tragic new low for every single water company We've got to stop them. Email your MP now.weownit.org.ukThe Thames Water creditors are closing in on a deal - urge your MP to stop themAn action to write to MPs urging them to reject the Thames Water creditors' attempts to takeover the utility, signing off on pollution till 2030 4157137
Reposted by @johnahartley.bsky.socialZack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 03/04/2026🎉 Great victory in Rossendale tonight! Huge congratulations to Cllr Laura Diamond and team! 💚 All over the country, Greens keep beating Reform into 2nd place! Join.greenparty.org.uk 391417315
