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Dr Steven Parissien @stevenparissien.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

The commanding parish church of St Nicolas, right in the heart of Newbury. A fine example of Perpendicular Gothic on the outside—though much restored (and reimagined) within. #StNicolasNewbury #PerpendicularGothic #NewburyHistory #ChurchesOfEngland #HistoricArchitecture

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Dr Steven Parissien @stevenparissien.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Fruity, Fizzy, and Controversial! #WKD didn’t just enter — it exploded into Britain’s drinking culture. In #PastandCurious, I uncap the cobalt-blue chaos of alcopops and what it says about post-war Britain. 🫣 Enter the alcopop archives: tinyurl.com/WKD2PastandC... #DrinkHistory #BritishCulture

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Dr Steven Parissien @stevenparissien.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

From Brunel’s dream to Britain’s booziest export… Torquay’s wild ride, from rails to WKD. Click below to read my new Substack article + pre-order Another Round, out this Sept! 🥂 📘 tinyurl.com/AnotherRound... #Torquay #DrinkCulture #AnotherRound #PastAndCurious #WKD #BritishCulture #Alcopop

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The Fountain of Youth – WKD

The Secret History of the Seaside Alcopop – Part 1

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Jesse Locker @jessemlocker.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Nicolas de Largillière, Study of Hands, 1715, 65 cm x 83.5 cm (Musée du Louvre)

A painting of various disembodied hands and arms in various positions

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barbararogan.bsky.social @barbararogan.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Beloit, WI revitalized its waterfront and chose this way to celebrate it: by bringing to life Georges Seurat's "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte."

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Dr Steven Parissien @stevenparissien.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

🥃 In this sharp, spirited dive into 1980s whisky wars, Dr Steven Parissien traces how malts went from obscurity to icon status. Take a sip of the past – click below for the full spirited tale. #whisky #singlemaltstory #britishculture #WhiskyHistory #AnotherRound #PastandCurious

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Afore Ye Go: Malt Whisky

How the Malts Got Their Groove Back — Part 3

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Dr Steven Parissien @stevenparissien.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

"Shaken, not stirred." But what IS British drinking culture?🍸 Join us on the Albion Never Dies podcast tomorrow, 24 June, to discuss the drinks that shaped post-war Britain. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, iTunes & more! #AnotherRound #BritishCulture #AlbionNeverDies #StevenParissien #HistoryPodcast #JamesBond

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Dr Steven Parissien @stevenparissien.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Kings, contraband, and a pair of pistols! How #whisky went from backroom moonshine to global gold. #Glenlivet dodged the death threats and won. The others? Not so much. Sip the scandal with me on Past and Curious 🥃👑💥 stevenparissien.substack.com #WhiskyWars #scotchwhisky #MaltMadness #moonshine

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Andy Marshall @fotofacade.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

They say light play at St. Peter and St. Paul in Broadwell, Oxfordshire reveals a secret. Its orientation is to the n/e (and not e) - revealing a practice of the Knights Templar who aligned their churches with the sunrise of the patron saints day. #throwbackthursday 📸 mine.

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Dr Steven Parissien @stevenparissien.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Being rebuked by James II in Trafalgar Square. Like he's one to talk. #grinlinggibbons #trafalgarsquare #nationalgallery

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Dr Steven Parissien @stevenparissien.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Ready for "Another Round?" 🍸 Dr. Steven Parissien uncorks Britain's postwar drinking habits in his new book, exploring 12 iconic tipples. Get sneak peeks via his "Past and Curious" Substack (link in bio). Out in September! #AnotherRoundBook #BritishDrinks #CulturalHistory #PastAndCurious #Substack

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Dr Steven Parissien @stevenparissien.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Stepping back in time at the Château de Saint-Germain-en-Laye and its stunning Sainte-Chapelle. French history at its finest! ✨ Begun in 1766 but not finished until 1827, to the design of Jean Moutier. #Chateau #SaintGermainEnLaye #France #HistoricalSites #TravelPhotography #ArchitectureLover

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Dr Steven Parissien @stevenparissien.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

#Babycham's bubbly history is here! 🥂 Read Steven Parissien's latest on #PastandCurious Substack. Plus, his book #AnotherRound (post-war Britain in drinks) arrives in Sept! tinyurl.com/Babycham4 #DrinkHistory #britishhistory #stevenparissien #substack #nostalgia #1970s #socialhistory #drinkculture

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Tim Harris @timharris.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

A little tipple as it's (remember to insert reason here before posting) and what better reason could there be than that 🥳 #Oxford #Babycham #Tipple

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R8 SDY 🇮🇪 @richsiday.bsky.social · 23/08/2024

Hey ….. I’ll have a #Babycham

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Prof Simon Carley @emmanchester.bsky.social · 25/09/2018

Celebrating #PhD day in style (it’s not really #babycham but I love these glasses)

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Dr Steven Parissien @stevenparissien.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Just like Gainsborough's masterpieces, the gardens at his house are flourishing and more beautiful than ever. A tranquil escape steeped in history. 🌷 #GainsboroughsHouseMuseum #ThomasGainsborough #HistoricHouse #GardensOfInstagram #MuseumAndGardens #SuffolkGardens #ArtAndNature #VisitEngland

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Dr Steven Parissien @stevenparissien.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

Thrilled to see the stunning #Georgian masterpieces from #KenwoodHouse looking magnificent at Gainsborough's House! What a truly inspired collaboration, showcasing these beautiful works in such a fitting setting. #GainsboroughsHouse #UKMuseums #ArtHistory #CulturalHeritage #LondonArt #SuffolkArt

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Dr Steven Parissien @stevenparissien.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

A tribute to #PaulMellon 's impactful generosity in safeguarding #Hawksmoor 's iconic St George's Church, #Bloomsbury. Recently wrote about its rich history and stunning beauty. A true testament to impactful generosity! 🇬🇧🏛️✍️” #LondonArchitecture #ChurchHistory #Philanthropy #18thCentury

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Dr Steven Parissien @stevenparissien.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Forget port & lemon! ✨ Babycham offered post-war British women a taste of glamour & independence in a stylish coupe. From my new book "ANOTHER ROUND" (coming in Sept) stevenparissien.substack.com #WomensHistory #DrinkCulture #Babycham #PostWarBritain #PastAndCurious #Substack #BritishIcon

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Dr Steven Parissien @stevenparissien.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Brilliant minds, beautiful gardens. A fantastic study day at Oxford College Gardens this week with this outstanding lecturing team. And me. #oxforduniversity #gardens #learningtogether #timothymowl #olivercox

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Dr Steven Parissien @stevenparissien.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Calling all #history and #culture lovers! 📣 Discover captivating stories & insights on Dr. Steven Parissien's brand new Substack, 'Past and Curious' 😊📚 Don't miss out – subscribe for FREE! stevenparissien.substack.com #substack #PastAndCurious #CulturalExploration #england #UKCulture #curiousminds

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Dr Steven Parissien @stevenparissien.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

A rare survivor: Holy Trinity Church in Berwick-upon-Tweed, a Commonwealth-era church dating back to the 1650s. Note the Chancel, which was added in the 1880s. #HolyTrinityBerwick #BerwickUponTweed #CommonwealthChurch #EnglishArchitecture #VictorianAddition #HistoricChurch #Northumberland

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Dr Steven Parissien @stevenparissien.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Marius Toudoire's breathtaking Train Bleu restaurant, a 1900 masterpiece within Paris's Gare de Lyon. The Belle Époque elegance is simply stunning! ✨ stevenparissien.substack.com #TrainBleu #GareDeLyon #ParisianCharm #ArchitecturalBeauty #ParisHistory #BelleEpoque #CulturalHistory #PastandCurious

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