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Kirsten Elliott

@kirstenelliott.bsky.social
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Historian, researcher, lives in the West Country but my heart is in Hampshire.

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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
@bathnes.bsky.social All the comments have disappeared off applications on the planning site. What's happened?
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Henrietta Park looked really dry a month ago. But look how it's got green again!
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
I awoke to a strange noise and couldn't think what it was - then realised it was heavy rain. I'd forgotten what it sounded like.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
@kinglucythe1st.bsky.social As Radcliffe and Maconie had a cat-themed programme on Radio 6 this morning, it got me wondering if Lucy misses his Croydon friends. Hope you're enjoying Cardiff.
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James O’Brien @mrjamesob.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Once again, I think we can all agree that the real story here is Kemi Badenoch’s miraculous resurrecting of Tory fortunes.
Manchester mayoral election results, showing Kemi Badenoch’s Tories in fifth place.
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Ben Zaranko @benzaranko.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Sensible policy klaxon 🚨 Currently, if a 16 year old chooses to stay in school/college, their family can keep claiming benefits as before (notably child benefit). If they opt for an apprenticeship, the benefits stop. The system discourages apprenticeships. The DWP just announced a fix 🧵
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Here's Islay the Westie looking chilled in her goggles.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
RIP Bill Oddie. Now Graeme Garden is the last Goodie left. 😢
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Is anybody else in Bath who uses the Bath Record Office not being able to access the Online Catalogue today. It was fine a few days ago. Won't work on Andrew's PC either.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
@greenparty.org.uk My message to Zack Polanski and to you.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Islay looking very lovely after her trim at Cooper's Cuts.
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Claire S (UK not USA) @csav55.eurosky.social · 06/07/2026
Keep hearing Starmer failed and wasn't prepared for Government. 30 bills completed the legislative stages in the 2024-2026 Parliamentary session, 70+ out of 95 manifesto pledges have been delivered or an in progress. If you don't like him just say that, don't pretend he hasn't delivered.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Police say if you see a dog locked in a car in hot weather, photo the dog and car. Bring up the weather for your area on the phone and screenshot the temp. THEN break the car window. This way, you will not be charged with criminal damage and it gives photo evidence to prosecute the dog owners.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Our elderly westie is certain she wants to go for a walk - yes, in this heat. It's been a battle all day trying to persuade her this is NOT A GOOD IDEA! 🙄
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Petra Michaela @petramichaela.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
The planet isn't dying. It is being murdered. By greed, pollution, deforestation, plastic, oil, and endless consumption. We call it development, yet forests are vanishing. We call it progress, yet rivers are turning toxic. We call it business, yet the air is turning into poison.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
@docrussjackson
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Here's another thing about Kenyon. I can't find out his birthplace. Was he actually born in Makerfield, as he claims? Does anyone know?
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
@reformexposed.bsky.social Did you know this? Please check on Companies House.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Now here's a thing. Robert Francis Kenyon's company - Makersfield Heating - is less than 4 months old. Opened on 5 February 2026 on £100. No wonder his van doesn't have a name. When did he join Reform, I wonder. 🙄
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Wokerati International Brigades #FreePalestine #Antifa4ever @wokeinter.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
That the 2019 election was rigged between Johnson and Farage was visible from space and given Farage's unashamed corruption, I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if dark money was involved.
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Jack dart @jackdart.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Reform UK were rejected by more than 70% of voters yesterday, and the media is treating the result as terminal for Labour while almost entirely ignoring the fact that most people said no to the hatred, the division and the bigotry. That is the actual story.
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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
It's not a political party. It's an engine of enrichment for greedy millionaire white men. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Reform frontbench promotes JCB’s pothole machine after firm’s £200,000 donation
Nigel Farage, Lee Anderson and Robert Jenrick, among others, have sung the praises of the JCB PotHole Pro
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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Here I am doing my 'man of the people' act with a permanently full pint in the hope that everyone will forget that I'm actually a privately educated, rich, greedy, entitled, selfish, bone-idle, grifting gobshite.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
The more I read about Olly Robbins, the more it seems to me he's a devious backstabber. As a pro brexiteer, he's set up Starmer because Starmer is moving closer to Europe.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Very sad to hear of the death of Glen Baxter. My son and I loved his work especialy this one, which we both found hilarious. If you've ever wondered why some my son's friends called him Big Al - this is why.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Just a few versions of tonight's sunset to freak out the believers in chemtrails. 😊
1 of 3 pictures of tonight's sunset. Second of 3 pictures of tonight's sunsetThird of 3 pictures of tonight's sunset
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Right wing politicans should be told that It was Thatcher who made savage cutbacks to the RN in the early 1980s. She had ex army people in her cabinet so, despite warnings from the First Sea Lord and other senior navy figures, the Royal Navy took the brunt of her reductions in defence spending.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
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Kercle @kercle1.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
To think Izzy Oakshitt thought London was dangerous. Well now she's experiencing the difference for herself.
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Max Berger @maxberger.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
The State of the Union: the president is a corrupt demented sex criminal who tried to overthrow the constitution.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Anyone else is having issues with Thunderbird and a security certificate of their email server? The fault is at @thunderbird.net end. They put through an update which backdated a whole lot of certificates. I've been in touch - they're very good about that - and they say they're working on it.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Saw this enormous scarlet elf cup fungus today. It must be enjoying the wet weather.
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
It is so embarrassing that it has taken nearly a decade for a British minister to say this, a statement of the absolute bloody obvious
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
One result of all this rain can be observed at Chew Valley Lake. Just two months ago it was so low you could make out the old field boundaries (see 1st pic). Pictures 2 and 3 show it today. It's full. Amazing.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Even on the heights of Mendip, it was still wet. But Islay loved it.
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The Empty City @davidallengreen.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Everybody was sure that Somebody would stop Trump invading Greenland. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
@reform-uk-official.bsky.social So will you be joining the movement to stop X allowing sexualied AI images? Here's an example.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
So Nadhim Zahawi - another Tory whose financial dealings didn't stand up to scrutiny - has defected to RefUK. There's a surprise. Not.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Trump. Giving him a royal visit right now sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. We can stop this if enough of us speak up. Will you add your name to the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...
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Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence
With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
We had another lovely walk on Mendip today. It was brisk - you can see why. At her venerable age, she needs her coat to keep her joints from stiffening up. She loves it up here.
Frozen pond on a sunny Mendip

West Highland Terrier looking out over frozen pond in sunshine. Islay the West Highland Terrier on a cold but sunny walk.
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Maduro is a brutal and oppressive dictator of Venezuela. Trump has no legitimate legal basis for military action against Venezuela under United States or international law. Both of those facts are simultaneously true.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
@bendorgrosvenor.bsky.social Guess what I had for Christmas. Looking forward to reading it. 😊
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
I wonder what would happen if I went to a protest with a poster which just said 'I oppose genocide'. 🤔
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Esheru @esherukweku.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
The BBC and the sane half of the country, needs to tell Trump to go and fuck himself. He received two state visits (the only president), then he has the nerve to diss Mayor Khan and the capital? In fact ban him from ever entering the country again.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
@antinbath.bsky.social I bought cards this year but not enough, so I had a quick print run today - 4 of each - but what ink do you use? I've started using oil based. It gives a good finish and doesn't need fixative but is messy to clear up. Any tips?
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Since I started doing linocuts, I've come to appreciate how beautiful trees are in winter.
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Kirsten Elliott @kirstenelliott.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
@privateeyenews.bsky.social You will be glad to know that the AI function on Duckduckgo gave a very full and correct answer when asked about mature Cheddar.
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