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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Happy Burns Night. This chap did a lot in his 37 year life. Mainly sleep with many women, much to his wife’s dismay. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #BurnsNight

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Is the storm over yet? drove by this at 9am, it came down at 11am. To all those who, like me, had to work. You did good! #stormeowyn

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

🌪️🚨 That RED ALERT had me thinking Russia hit the button! For a second, it felt like THE END. Turns out it’s just a storm… 😅 Anyone else panic? #RedAlert #StormOrDoom #ApocalypseVibes #StaySafe

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Starting a new LEGO project: Notre Dame Cathedral! 🧱⛪ Really excited to see this come together: I’ll post updates as I go, so stick around to watch this build come to life! #LEGONotreDame #LEGOProjects #BrickByBrick

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

📜 Chelmsford’s History in Brief 🏛️ From ancient ceremonial sites to the Peasants’ Revolt, witch trials, Marconi’s radio factory, and the birth of British broadcasting, Chelmsford’s story spans millennia. Crowned a city in 2012, it’s a hub of history and innovation. 🌟 #Chelmsford #Essex #History

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

🎄👻 Twas the night before #Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring…except for the shadowy figure by the tree. The lights on the tree flicker, but it’s not the faulty wiring: 💀 …And that creak upstairs? Definitely not Santa. 🎅🏻 🎄✨ Stay merry, stay vigilant! ✨🎄

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Driving home for Christmas (via the train because a pothole punctured my tyre) 🎄🚂🚗

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

🚉 A Brief History of Ayr Railway Station Opened in 1857, Ayr Station has been a key link between Ayrshire & Glasgow, transforming Ayr into a seaside hotspot. 🌊 it boasts stunning (rustic) Victorian architecture. From steam trains to modern electrics🕰️✨ #Ayr #RailwayHistory #Scotland

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Level crossings are rare but not unheard of: And, as a somewhat ageing enthusiast: I caught this today: 🚂 🚆 #Ayr #railway #scotrail #train #scottishrailway #southayrshire

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

In 1966, this Victorian Gothic gem—the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel—was nearly demolished by British Rail. 🚂 Thanks to a campaign it gained Grade I protection. Abandoned for years, it reopened in 2011, restored to glory. 🏰 #LondonHistory

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Stokesay Castle, one of England’s best-preserved medieval manor houses, shines in the snow. Built in the 13th century, its iconic yellow gatehouse (added in the 17th century) features carvings of an angel and the Stokesay Dragon 🐉✨. #WinterWonderland #StokesayCastle #HistoricEngland #SnowyScenes”

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Architecture @architecture.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Beautiful Christmas Market in Tallinn, Estonia

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Step into history 🐘✨ The Elephant Gate at Carlsberg Brewery, Copenhagen 🇩🇰, was built in 1901 by architect Vilhelm Dahlerup using granite from Bornholm. A stunning mix of art, history, and craftsmanship! 🏛🍺 #Copenhagen #CarlsbergBrewery #Denmark #Architecture #Travel

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Joe D Heathcote @joe-dubghlas.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Our newest #history #podcast episode is out now. We are talking about the time a Georgian gent called Thomas Day decided to train an orphan up to be his wife... ...it did not end well for him. Though the girl in question did surprisingly ok. Hope you enjoy 😁👍

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Sabrina Sidney - (or) The story of a Georgian incel | Consistently Eccentric History

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Joe D Heathcote @joe-dubghlas.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

New episode out now! We are talking about the beginning of third plague pandemic, and how the British Colonial Government in Hong Kong may have been at least partially responsible... Please note the ident is not a black rat but a buff-breasted Asiatic rat.

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The Hong Kong Plague of 1894 - trading lives for profit in the Empire | Consistently Eccentric History

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Simon Gosden @simongosden.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Storm Darragh, reversing a waterfall in Ireland

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

A pal spotted this beautifully restored Victorian-era post box in Melbourne! 🇦🇺 A stunning reminder of the city’s history and the days before the digital age. ✉️ These little treasures connect us to the past! #Melbourne #Heritage #PostalHistory #Australia #Australiahistory #History #postbox

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Aboyne Station on the Deeside Line—a relic of Scotland’s railway past. 🌿 Closed in 1966 during the Beeching cuts 🚂✨ - photo from the 1970s #DeesideLine #RailwayHeritage #ScotlandHistory #AbandonedPlaces”

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Ghostface really said, ‘What’s your favorite scary movie?’ Meanwhile, my fear is getting a phone call instead of a text. #Scream #Ghostface #MillennialProblems #IntrovertLife #HorrorComedy

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

I Just learned Winston Churchill was a Liberal #MP for #Dundee (1908–1922). Always thought of him as a staunch Conservative! His political journey was more complex than I realised. History surprises me yet again. #Churchill #HistoryFacts #BritishHistory #PoliticalTrivia #WinstonChurchill #DidYouKnow

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

#British architecture in India tells a story of grandeur and complexity. From railway stations to memorials, these structures reflect innovation yet remind us of Colonial impact; A legacy of beauty and controversy—how should we view it today? #History #Architecture #India #ColonialLegacy #British

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Ayr High Street has been the heart of the town for generations, evolving through bustling markets, trams, and modern shops. Swipe through its history in these old photos, from tramlines to thriving trade. Today, it’s a bit run-down 😢 #AyrHighStreet #HistoryOfAyr #ReviveOurHighStreets

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Mrs. Elizabeth Hanbury (1793–1901) lived across 3 centuries! Born in 18th-century London, she married Cornelius Hanbury in 1826 & raised 3 children. At 108, she was the UK’s oldest person, witnessing Queen Victoria’s entire reign & outliving her by 9 months. 🌟 #History #Centenarian

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

How did well-known politicians vote on the Assisted Dying Bill? #UKpolitics #AssistedDyingBill

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

@readingartefacts.bsky.social Picked up The Dead of Winter by Sarah Clegg from David’s Books after attending her fascinating talk. A perfect blend of demons, witches, and ghostly tales to set the mood for the darker nights. Can’t wait to dive into this festive spookiness! #ChristmasGhostStories

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

#cahoots - #postaloffice - a brilliant 1940s experience for cocktails and bar snacks. 🍸 ✉️ 📮

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Always interesting content from @thisismyglasgow.bsky.social 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

The Caledonian Railway marshalling yard at Kelvinbridge, captured from Gibson Street Bridge: 📸 1970 (top) 📸 1950 (bottom left) 📸 Present day (bottom right) #Glasgow #Kelvinbridge #SteamTrain #CaledonianRailway

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

CE HQ have set up a KO-Fl tipping page. Some of the books they need for Series 3 episodes are currently out of print and are a bit more pricey! But - help out if you can by clicking ➡️ ko-fi.com/consistentlyeccentrichistory #podcast #historypodcast

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Broomielaw Signal Box, once a key part of the Darlington to Barnard Castle Railway, closed in the 1960s. Its ruins stand as a poignant link to the region’s rich railway heritage. #RailwayHistory #SignalBox #Broomielaw #Darlington #BarnardCastle #RailwayHeritage #UrbanExploration

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Elrington Station, once a rural stop on the Hexham to Allendale #railway line, was active from 1867 to 1950. It served local communities and industries but closed as passenger numbers dwindled. Today, some buildings remain, repurposed as a private residence. 🚂

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Before and after in Holt, #Norfolk: once a busy railway line on the Midland & Great Northern route, now the A148 road. A striking transformation from tracks to tarmac! #Norfolk #RailHistory #Holt

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Couldn’t resist these incredible bat candle holders! 🦇🕯️ The #gothic details and dark aesthetic are perfect for my space—absolutely in love with how they bring a mysterious, elegant vibe to the room. Definitely my favorite new addition! #bat #candle

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

The Pinmore Tunnel on the Girvan-Stranraer line was a 19th-century engineering marvel. In the 1950s, it connected Ayrshire & Galloway, with steam trains passing through its stunning stonework and scenic surroundings. #PinmoreTunnel #ScottishRailways #RailwayHistory #HistoricScotland

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Oliver @oliveroliveroliver.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Once the grand Anderson’s Royal Polytechnic Warehouse on Argyle Street, Glasgow—demolished to make way for Lewis’s, later Debenhams. Now, it sadly sits empty. 🏢✨ #GlasgowHistory #Architecture #ArgyleStreet

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