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Elizabeth Rabineau

@lizrablondon.bsky.social
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🖼 art-botherer 🏛 architecture-intelligencer 🇳🇱 Dutch-learner 🙀 I once ate a sea cucumber

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 19/09/2026
A new mega poll by YouGov reveals that an overwhelming majority of constituencies want to rejoin the EU. Only 4 constituencies were not sure. It’s time to put EU membership on the table. bestforbritain.org/uk-membership-mo…
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
What’s your sign?
Sign at a beach in The Netherlands says STRANDSLAG (beach access path)
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depths of wikipedia @depthsofwikipedia.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
not to be confused with quesadilla
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Quesadilla.
Ķ (k-cedilla) is the 17th letter of the Latvian alphabet.
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Absolutely fantastic book, written with both passion and detailed knowledge. Also…should be required reading for our new PM and his Cabinet, as well as for local councillors.
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The alt-text gives the artist’s statement on this work. Phenomenal.
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
It’s……George Cottrell’s account. [with apologies to Wagatha Christie]
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
There’s life beyond the August Bank Holiday. Click through for 36 pages of walking and cycling tours, exhibitions, talks, activities for children, etc throughout September - many FREE or modestly priced. Already booked a ticket or two - see you there! #Lambeth #LocalHistory #FreeEvents
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
In which our Mayor recites all the facts/figures about the economic value of culture, then goes on to say: “To me, the best argument is even more basic: Britain’s national story is a global story. If that story is to belong to all of us, then so must the places where it is told.” 💯 #FreeAdmission
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
It’s profoundly sad that the small Latin American businesses of Elephant and Castle that served their communities so well - and gave the area an identity - were erased for the “banal anywhere” likes of Blank Street.
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
In the face of frenzied right-wing attacks, this government has successfully executed one of the most ambitious climate change projects in the world. Time to give credit where it's due iandunt.substack.com/p/guest-post...
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
As a one-time Mainer I read this headline and got all excited that Maine’s lobsters were doing an orca and targeting seafaring MAGA candidates.
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Astilbe (L) / a still bee (R) #DadJoke #GardenSky #GardeningSky #Astilbe #CircleOfLife
A deep pink Astilbe stands against a weathered wooden fenceA dead bee lies on its back on a flagstone
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Present & Correct @presentcorrect.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
This site will select a Rothko based on the weather where you are, just choose your location. rothko.joonas.wtf
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
My love for Duolingo grows daily. #LearningDutch #ActuallyUsefulPhrase #MaybeItWillHappenToday (PS: If you like this vibe why not visit @today-maybe.bsky.social)
Screenshot of a Duolingo lesson where a cartoon bear says (in Dutch and English): “How big is the chance that he is
dies today?” - and although the English translation isn’t great, I’ll forgive the bear, because we all want this.
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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Anakin-Padme meme with Keir Starmer saying: "We're putting Britain back at the heart of Europe" 
and Padme happily replying "By rejoining the EU!" 
and when Starmer doesn't confirm it, more worriedly "By rejoining the EU?"
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Will Jennings @willjennings.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
A 56,000m² building designed by Herman Hertzberger that still works as a building is about to be demolished. It was designed with futures in mind, including those of the students, artists & refugees who live there now. Who are the @c20society.bsky.social of NL? www.change.org/p/save-soza-...
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Sign the Petition
SAVE SOZA . STOP DEMOLITION . RENOVATION FIRST
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
God help us 🙄
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Sometimes a sentence is cut off at just the most fitting point 🤭 💩
Photo of the Reflecting Pool in Washington DC with a news article headline that reads: “Trump giving Lincoln Memorial Reflecting
Pool a blue coating. President Donald Trump is having the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool coated in a swimming poo...”.
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Best long read on #RejoinEU (or “join”, if you prefer) that I’ve seen. All the options thoroughly weighed up, and a 💯 compelling case for Brenter-ing…or whatever.
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Here’s to Glen Baxter. RIP 🕯️
Photo of a person (me) at a 2024 Glen Baxter private view holding a glass of red wine in front of a work by Glen Baxter showing a cowboy shooting a wine bottle. The caption reads: “Sometimes a 2005 Burgundy just wasn’t acceptable.”
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
It seems likely that I’m the reincarnation of Charles Darwin. We’re both Februrarians even.
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
That sound you hear is the, ahem, most definitely un-capitalist Frida Kahlo turning over in her grave 😳 Read about it in The Art Newspaper @theartnewspaper.bsky.social
Screenshot of an unattractive and unbuilt building alongside text reading: “Frida Kahlo-branded luxury condos go up for sale in Miami”.
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Snow! Finally! ☃️ Been suffering terrible snow FOMO (SNOFOMO?) - looking at you, The Netherlands…. #LondonSnow #SNOFOMO
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
We braved the subzero temps today for a walk down Breda’s answer to Hobbema’s “Avenue at Middelharnis”. Perpetually photogenic - but particularly in winter’s late-afternoon raking light. #Breda #Holland #Nederland #Treemendous
A view down a path between two rows of bare trees looking gorgeous on a sunny winter’s day.
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
Please consider this Duolingo screenshot an ad for Membership of the #VerenigingRembrandt (aka Rembrandt Association).
Duolingo screenshot where a purple cartoon figure says (in Dutch and English): “With this ticket you can visit various exhibitions.”
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
The very name speaks of the finest jewellery. #Breda #Brabant #Nederland #ShopSignage
A black-and-white shop sign reads “Toe Water Juwelier” - and I very much hope that Toe Water is the owner’s name.
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Agreed 😡 And what about artists? Musicians? Carers? Teachers? Hospitality workers? Bricklayers? Agricultural workers? Stay-at-home parents and grandparents? None are high earners. But all contribute massively to our economy and society - whether directly or indirectly.
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
So important to be able to express oneself in more than one language. #duolingo #dutch
Screenshot from Duolingo where a brown bear with an aqua scarf says: “The media gave too much attention to that angry man” in Dutch with the English translation below.
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Vive la France! But also: Kinda wondering exactly what it’ll take for the UK Government to get off X/Twitter (let alone to take action similar to France’s).
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
This absolutely boils my piss. That it comes from Labour is…profoundly disappointing.
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Underplanted the alpines in your rock garden? Problematic saxifrage gap.
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Municipal Dreams @municipaldreams.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Born on this day, 1897, Nye Bevan, Minister of Health and Housing when Labour built 805,000 council homes between 1945-51. He believed high-quality council housing should reflect 'the living tapestry of a mixed community'.
Bevan visiting newly built council estate with local councillors
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Oh my god, they killed Penny! #SouthPark
Screenshot of a New York Times article headlined “The Penny is Dead at 233” - with a photo of a penny beneath it.
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
I know Australia has some fearsome critters but…just how big ARE Australian mosquitoes 😱 ?
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
BOO 👻 #HappyHalloween #Pareidolia
White dinner plate with two green olives and a slice of red pepper…that looks like a face
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Peter Sokolowski @petersokolowski.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
spidermanicule
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Richard Corbett CBE @richardcorbett.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Neil Kinnock points out that Brexit: - cost UK economy £100bn a year - reduced tax revenues by £40bn a year - exited UK from system where asylum seekers are processed by first EU country entered & can be returned there Says time to put #RejoinEU on the agenda… independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
🗣️ #REJOIN 🇪🇺
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Excellent and clear long 🧵 on why the proposed New Towns aren’t really New Towns and won’t actually deliver what the OG New Towns did. We deserve better, don’t we 🙄
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Literally no words 🫥 [free to read upon free registration with The Art Newspaper] www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/09/22/l... Art Newspaper Newsletters
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World's largest private Rembrandt collection may be fractionalised, owner reveals
Plans are underway for the Leiden Collection of Dutch Golden Age painting, amassed by billionaire investor Thomas S. Kaplan, to be offered as shares on a public stock exchange
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 17/09/2025
In London, hate will never win.
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
View from the bus today. #TrumpNotWelcome #Lambeth #London
Photo of a London bus stop, where a guerilla ad with a photo of Trump and a PJ reads: “The enemy doesn’t arrive by boat, he arrives by private jet.”
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Simply cannot wait to try this sentence out on my next trip to The Netherlands. #duolingo #DuolingoNederlands #DuolingoDutch #AmLearningDutch
Screenshot from Duolingo where a sportily attired cartoon figure says: “I will give you ten euros if you eat this living spider” in English and in Dutch.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Journalists questioning Nigel Farage should be pointing out Brexit has been a primary factor in the sky rocketing number of small boat crossings. How hard can this be? youtu.be/cKXFjbxSBBI?...
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Imagine the shock when he finds out Brexit is a primary factor in sky rocketing small boat crossings
YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic
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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
NEW: Man who wants Nobel Peace Prize creates Department of War.
Reuters story which is headlined:

White House moves forward on plans for a Department of War, 

By Reuters
August 30, 2025
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
Who wore it better? Mussolini at the Palazzo Braschi in 1934 or POTUS at the Dept of Labor in 2025?
View of a palazzo - at the time Italian Fascist Party HQ - with Mussolini’s disembodied face superimposed on the word “si” (yes), which is repeated a gazillion times.
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
Them: Why do you keep holidaying in The Netherlands, Liz? Me:
Screenshot of a Duolingo lesson with a cartoon figure winking and saying in Dutch and English: “Many Dutch people put chocolate sprinkles on their bread.”
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Happy Samphire Day to all who celebrate 💚
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
For some cheer I picked up these gorgeous #peonies from Bouquets and Beans in #Kennington. (Find them at Kennington Cross or on insta.) They also do really good iced coffee.
Gorgeous pale pink and cerise peonies burst forth from a vintage yellow-and-white speckled #BenningtonPotters pitcher which sits atop a white bench.
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Elizabeth Rabineau @lizrablondon.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
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