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Louise

@louisebrown.bsky.social
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Lurcher feeder, allotmenteer, niche reader (Japan, Mitfords, crime), record buyer, Wycombe Wanderers STH. Not a test tube baby. I used to be a Maths HoD but now I manage university courses. Was @loumeracy on the other place. Photo by Paul Clarke.

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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I've been staying on the grounds of Fountains Abbey for the last few days, and roaming around the market towns of Nidderdale. It's bloody gorgeous up there isn't it. Not sure why we put up with the stinky south.
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Wayne Gooderham @wbgooderham.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Reminder that I’m doing this next Sunday. Tickets actually selling pretty well! (Almost certainly due to @robinallender.bsky.social. But. Still.)
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
That list doesn't even have Buffy on.
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
My husband just said to me "breaking news", who did we sign I say, "guess" he asks, I say, Danny Ings.... I am literally psychic.
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I knew it! I can't wait to see Sammy back at AP.
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Buckinghamshire Archives @bucksarchives.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Just over 45 years ago, people were competing in the Milton Keynes Games! Here's the poster for it, shared for #MKMonday.
A green and white poster for the 1981 Milton Keynes Games, taking place on the 13th of September. Events include badminton, archery, darts, golf, judo, sailing, and powerlifting.
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Not in the little clip, but our old lurcher dog Twist was one of the Dog EP covers. I wonder whose house he's in now?
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
@andrewmale.bsky.social Did you see this is happening in October?
Photo of a gig flyer
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Kier-La Janisse @kierlajanisse.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Posted this on IG and bears repeating here - @raynewman.bsky.social 's been carving out the "Brutalist ghost story" microgenre for the last several years so just wanted to draw attention to these great anthologies.
Pics of two Ray Newman book covers from 2022 and 2026 depicting Brutalist architecture with my text saying "If you don't know Ray Newman's Brutalist ghost stories, you need to"
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Eternal thanks to @mariegardiner.bsky.social for bringing the Alaskan walruses into my life. I have them up on my third screen, with some Park Jiha playing in the background as a calming soundtrack to my work.
Photo of a live stream of walruses showing on a computer screen.
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
@iammilliam.bsky.social As you're popping back for a day I just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you on holiday, as I found a copy of this gem in a Yorkshire church! Sending love from the Chilterns xx
Photo of the cover of book Tilting at Windmills by Andy Miller. Shows an illustration of a man in a parker coat playing mini golf.
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
You know what there needs to be an emergency message about, how to use blooming sash windows properly. Every one has the top section closed.
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
@neilclasper.bsky.social Happy first day of the season to you. May all of your results have points attached.
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Phew! The site of my marriage proposal ♥️
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Jack Garfinkel @curiousscutter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
I want to run a 'space day' for my 3 year old tomorrow with a simulated launch - are there any (web) apps for iPad that might spice things up? To act as a instrument read out, control panels, window and so on?
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
@robmesure.bsky.social You popped up in my dream last night! You were with your band on the side of a road and asking drivers if anyone could take you to Sheffield. Very odd!
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
@gargarin.bsky.social We've just watched an entertaining wartime heist film on iPlayer that you might enjoy, Gold Run. A little absurd at points but it runs along at a pace.
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Thank the lord for the NHS PrescriptionPlus service at pharmacies 🙏🏻
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
@darrenhayman.bsky.social I'm in a shop with lots of Hornsea mugs and they're mostly £40. Is that cheap/ expensive?
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
@curiousscutter.bsky.social Happy birthday! 🚀🪩🥳🎈🎂🎉🦕
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Can anyone with a thermal printer camera remind me of the best settings to get a crisp picture?
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Ah, lovely lovely grey East Yorkshire. We've even had a bit of rain overnight.
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
If you get a chance to play pass the parcel with friends, do it. I've not seen 30 adults all look so happy in a long time!
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Mark Morton @bustingmychops.com · 31/07/2026
According to www.worldometers.info/world-popula... the population of the UK passed 70 million today.
A screenshot from https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/uk-population/ saying that the live population of the UK is 70,001,419z
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Rain!
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Snoopy Dog's Iconic Dance
Alt: Snoopy Dog's Iconic Dance Gif
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
We want pockets! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... cc @annkempster.com
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Here For The History - Why don’t women’s clothes have pockets? - BBC Sounds
The surprising history of how women’s pockets fell in and out of fashion over time.
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David Barnett @davidmbarnett.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Do you have a copy of the Reader's Digest Folklore, Myths and Legends? I've written about it for the @theobserveruk.bsky.social this weekend. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Reader's Digest Folklore, Myths and Legends book from 1973
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
@iammilliam.bsky.social I'm sending you one of my favourite albums at the moment, I think you'll enjoy it. share.google/YGGCQn6eRX0W...
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Ditch Me, by Matching Outfits
9 track album
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Thank god for the dreary national anthem being drowned out.
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
If, like me, you are intrigued about seeing The Odyssey on 70mm IMAX, this is a really good overview of the different formats and includes a map of which is showing where. www.theppt.org/rewind/artic...
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Where can you watch The Odyssey on 35mm / 70mm / IMAX 70mm film, and what format should you pick?
A list and map of where you can watch The Odyssey on film, and a technical deep dive into the nerdy details of all these film formats.
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
@gargarin.bsky.social I don't know if you're watching Wimbledon but I think I just saw Dolly Wells in the crowd...
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The Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 10/07/2026
RIP Wally Funk (1939-2026), one of the Mercury 13 (which inspired For All Mankind) Also: "In July 2021. Funk became the oldest woman to travel to space at the age of 82. During the 11-minute flight, Funk experienced a few moments of weightlessness and marveled at the darkness of space."
Wally Funk
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Waaaaah! I have been in love with David Tennant since first watching Takin' Over the Asylum 30 years ago. I can't wait to listen to this.
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James Bailey @drjamesbailey.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Hello, I’ve an event for my Muriel Spark biography next Weds (15th) at Waterstones Liverpool. We’ve sold barely any tickets, however, and it might be cancelled as a result. Please get a ticket if you’re nearby - it’ll be a lot of fun, and I’ll bring badges! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waterstone...
A picture of me, accompanied by the text: JAMES BAILEY
IN CONVERSATION WITH JESS WHITE AT WATERSTONES LIVERPOOL
WEDNESDAY 15 JULY 6.30PM
The Nine Lives of Muriel Spork
5 cat-shaped badges, with text reading Muriel Spark Fan Club, pinned to a shirt
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
I've been swapping out podcasts for new music this year and have actually already listened to about 15 of these! I'm normally listening to end of year lists about two years later. Lots more will get added to my Tidal list today.
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
@gargarin.bsky.social I don't know if you're recording the TdF highlights on 5 but for some reason tonight's wasn't labelled properly so won't record. It's on again on 5+1 at 8.
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
We've just had a lovely afternoon at a surprise wedding! I thought that kind of thing only happened on Insta. There was even a baby that looked like Nien Nunb from Start Wars.
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Ooh, Chappers reporting that the England match has been moved to 7pm on Sunday (our time).
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John Grindrod @grindrod.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Hello! I’m looking to interview a trans woman on her experiences of suburbia for my next piece of writing. If you think you could help please get in touch, thank you x
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
@gargarin.bsky.social Barnsley away for the last game of the 26/27 season!
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Hydration break
Photo still from Saltburn film of man drinking more than water from a bath.
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Johnnie Johnstone @johnniejohnstone.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Today’s reassuringly satisfying realisation: EVERYONE. LOVES. THE. MONKEES.
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
@raynewman.bsky.social Your book has arrived 🤗
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
OU folk, do go to this if you're able, John has fascinating stories to tell.
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
@rosswintle.uk Happy birthday!! 🎂🎉🚀🦕🪩
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Darren Riley @panchoballard.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Here's another reminder of the boardgames I'm currently selling on eBay. Some good stuff here, with good prices to go with it. www.ebay.co.uk/usr/pancho_4...
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Oh shit.
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
@monkeypicks.bsky.social I'm sure you're already all over this but Tidal has just recommended the new Jalen Ngonda album to me, it's a real banger. I think you'll like it.
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Louise @louisebrown.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
There are some absolute bangers on this Bevis Frond playlist. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/.... I'm now catching up on a missed lifetime of David Ackles listening.
bbc.co.uk
Freak Zone Playlist - The Bevis Frond - BBC Sounds
Nick Saloman aka underground rock legend the Bevis Frond picks an hour of music.
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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 22/05/2026
This cartoon by Ella Baron from the Guardian today actually made me well up a little. We will keep fighting. Together.
Cartoon Separate But Equal from the Guardian. 
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/picture/2026/may/22/ella-baron-on-the-ehrcs-transgender-guidance-cartoon
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