Sign in

Martin

@martwbel.bsky.social
586 followers 380 following 2.3K posts

Books, history, gardening, trains & Indian food. Naturist. Ankylosing Spondylitis. Married to Doug. Proudly LGBT 🏳️‍🌈 & Left Wing. Hampshire, UK 🇬🇧 and European 🇪🇺 💙

PostsRepliesMedia
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 3h
The original British Rail InterCity 125 poster from 1976.
020
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 3h
On this day 50 years ago, (4th October 1976) British Rail introduced the now legendary Class 43 InterCity 125 High Speed Train. It was initially launched on the London Paddington to Bristol & Cardiff route. British designed and built, it was a modern wonder at the time. 🚄
181
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 3h
Lawn all done ✔️ 😮‍💨
2200
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 4h
It’s a nice, sunny Sunday afternoon, so time to mow the lawn. Perhaps the last one of the year? Who knows with the topsy turvey weather. 🤔
1270
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 19h
Reading Railway Station, one of the largest railway hubs in South East England. Reading has a greater urban population of over 220,000, it’s a major centre for IT companies, insurance & communications. It’s served by Great Western, South Western, Cross Country and Elizabeth Line. 🚄🚈
000
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 20h
Every UK 🇬🇧 passenger train (subway/ metro excluded), on a typical Tuesday from first departure to last.. Love this 👏🏻👏🏻
021
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
A bit of lie in and a lazy Saturday morning. 👍🏻
3481
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
“The Meeting Place” statue is a 30 feet tall bronze monument on the upper level of London 🇬🇧 St Pancras International Railway Station. Designed by British artist Paul Day.
170
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Winchester Cathedral, still holds the remains of ancient Anglo Saxon Kings & Queens. The City of Winchester, Hampshire, has a long & glorious history, an Iron Age fort, then the Romans created Winchester (Venta Belgarum) as a city in AD70, later it became Capital City of the Saxon Kingdom of Wessex.
120
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
5 out of 5 stars to Among The Burning Flowers by Samantha Shannon, and my review: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
0140
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Morning everyone, Happy Friday! Sunny spells and breezy today. Have a fab day.
3381
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I think Richard E Grant has had too much wine. That strategy could massively backfire 🤷🏻‍♂️😂🤦🏻‍♂️ #CelebritytraitorsUK
031
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Bond Street Station on London’s newest east - west underground and overground line - The Elizabeth Line, opened in 2022 by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The stunning, futuristic architecture is just seamless and elegant. 🚇
051
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Andover College Digital T Level Students build an AI Chatbot to answer transport and bus & train timetable queries. www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/2659206...
andoveradvertiser.co.uk
Andover College students build AI chatbot to answer transport and timetable queries
Andover College Digital T Level students are building an AI chatbot with AiGentic Lab to answer questions about transport, coach costs and timetables.
010
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
London’s 🇬🇧 DLR - Elverson Road Station between Deptford Bridge & Lewisham on the DLR’s South East London extension. 🚊 🎥 Courtesy London View Points.
030
Reposted by Martin
TraceyB @ineeddirection.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Can he save himself? #CelebrityTraitors
4172
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Oh Richard! 🤣 Blimey what an incredible first episode of Celebrity Traitors. If it was down to me, I’d pick Amol. #Celebritytraitorsuk
130
Reposted by Martin
Justin on eurostar @eurostarjustin.bsky.social · 22/10/2024
How about a thread about a rather special train, the TMST (Trans Manche Super Train)? This was the project name for the high-speed train designed to link London, Paris and Brussels via the Channel Tunnel when it opened in 1994.
A eurostar class 373 train in original livery at St Pancras in London.
1323532
Reposted by Martin
Train Songs Central @trainsongscentral.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
'Beside those spires so spick and span Against an unencumbered sky The old Great Western Railway ran When someone different was I' - 'Distant View of a Provincial Town' by John Betjeman on this, National Poetry Day - 📷 Shrewsbury, England, taken by David Christie
15816
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
It’s Celebrity Traitors Day. First episode this evening, I can’t wait to see who Claudia picks as her Traitors. #Celebritytraitorsuk
020
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Happy 1st October! We had quite a bit of rain overnight, but it’s cleared to blue skies and sunshine. Have a great day 👏🏻
3430
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Had a good garden tidy up, put a few bedding plants past their best into the compost bin, however my Begonia and trailing Geraniums are still growing well. 👏🏻
3370
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
After some early rain, it’s turned in to a really nice afternoon 😎 I can’t believe it’s the last day of September!
3300
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Andover Museum & The Museum of The Iron Age saved from closure after securing funding from Test Valley Council & Andover Town Council. Hampshire Cultural Trust will plan for the Museums sustainable future post 2029. www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/news/2657719...
andoveradvertiser.co.uk
Andover museums saved in £150k rescue deal
Andover museums secured until March 2029 with £150,000 from Test Valley Borough and Andover councils, while Hampshire Cultural Trust plans…
020
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Thank you Prime Minister. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ 🇬🇧
000
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Finally a British Prime Minister that dares to be different, to approach our problems head on. We are in a mess as a country because of The Tories, time and time again right wing politicians have ruined this country.
040
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
On page 157 of Among The Burning Flowers by Samantha Shannon. www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
goodreads.com
Among the Burning Flowers (The Roots of Chaos, #0.2)
With the awakening of fire-breathing wyrms, Among the B…
010
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Cleaning 🧽 the food waste bin isn’t exactly my favourite job, but it has to be done ✔️
1340
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Morning, a nice sunny and warm one for late September. Have a fab day.
5420
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I just realised today is National Marmite Day. I can’t cope without Marmite, it’s the spread of dreams. Love you Marmite x
160
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
On page 111 of Among The Burning Flowers by Samantha Shannon. www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
goodreads.com
Among the Burning Flowers (The Roots of Chaos, #0.2)
With the awakening of fire-breathing wyrms, Among the B…
000
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A Class 373 Eurostar e300 TGV TMST gliding through Stratford International Station in East London on a London St Pancras International 🇬🇧 to Paris Gare du Nord 🇫🇷 service via the Channel Tunnel. Top speed on the UK HS1 line is 186mph. 🚄
040
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Happy Monday. It’s a little bit cloudy, but mild and dry 👍🏻
2341
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
London Underground - Green Park Station, a Victoria Line train northbound to Seven Sisters. Green Park Station is served by three Underground lines: Victoria Line, Piccadilly Line & Jubilee Line. 🚇
060
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
London DLR elevated light railway at West India Quay Station and the infamous tight curve. The DLR (Docklands Light Railway) opened in 1987, to serve the new redevelopment of Canary Wharf, it’s expanded over the years to 24 miles long with 45 stations, serving millions in East & South London. 🚊
070
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
First thing, put the kettle on. 🫖 Happy Sunday morning 👍🏻
5390
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
When shopping channel demos don’t go well…. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
110
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Morning! A sunny Saturday morning. It’s part two of the garden tidy up today. That’s providing I have enough energy and many cups of tea… ☕️ 😁
2600
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
HMS Agamemnon, The Royal Navy’s 🇬🇧 sixth Astute Class nuclear powered submarine, one of the most advanced in the world launched this week from Barrow shipyard in UK for sea trials before entering service into UK Armed Forces & NATO collective defence of our allies.
051
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
London Underground - Paddington Station, a Circle Line train to Edgware Road arriving. Paddington Underground Station is served by Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith & City Line (all sub surface lines) Bakerloo Line, Elizabeth Line (deep level lines) 🚇
000
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
More of the 71000 Duke of Gloucester on a heritage rail tour this week along the stunning South Devon coastline in England on the Dawlish Sea Wall Line between Exeter & Torquay. Drone photography courtesy Coast Cams & Beach Cams Man. 🚂
040
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
BR standard class 8 4-6-2 Steam locomotive 🚂 “Duke of Gloucester”. Built in 1954 in Crewe, England, was decommissioned 8 years later. Saved and preserved by rail enthusiasts. Seen here on a heritage rail tour on the Dawlish, South Devon sea wall line, UK. 🎥 Courtesy Pilchard Cottage Dawlish.
061
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
On page 52 of Among The Burning Flowers by Samantha Shannon. www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
goodreads.com
Among the Burning Flowers (The Roots of Chaos, #0.2)
With the awakening of fire-breathing wyrms, Among the B…
000
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Gave my overgrown Buddleia a good trim. Now the tidy up 🧹 😮‍💨
1381
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
It’s a lovely sunny Friday afternoon. You have to treasure these days at this time of year, Autumn proper is just around the corner…
0330
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Ask your MP to stand up for our future in Europe The UK is better in the EU. 🇪🇺💙 🇬🇧 www.europeanmovement.co.uk/contact-mp-a...
europeanmovement.co.uk
Ask your MP to stand up for our future in Europe
On 12 October, Parliament will debate the UK's future relationship with Europe, after a government petition got over 100,000 signatures. Will you write to your MP to ask them to attend the debate?
021
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Late September in the beautiful Medieval City of Salisbury 🇬🇧 giving out Autumn 🍂 vibes. 📸 Photos courtesy John Christopher/ Salisbury Snappers
071
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Autumn 🍂 Equinox at Stonehenge, Salisbury Plain, England, a solemn, and also a beautiful moment for pagans and ancient Neolithic British tribes who built the stone circle and worshipped the sun. Photos courtesy Salisbury Snappers FB group.
070
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A Eurostar class 374 e320 Siemens Velaro filmed in East London on HS1 line, a Eurostar service from London St Pancras 🇬🇧 to Paris Gare du Nord 🇫🇷 via The Channel Tunnel at 186mph. 🚄 The fastest trains in the UK.
030
Martin @martwbel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
5 out of 5 stars for The Concierge by Abby Corson, and my review: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
0130