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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

The variety of buildings by Waterhouse I find astounding. Not only town halls & uni buildings but many domestic properties remain. The book is underway & the plea for donations for historic images is reaping a response. A plea to donate if possible all donations acknowledged. gofund.me/6aaeac237

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

@lucigosling.bsky.social Barnard Castle ?? I was born and brought up in Cotherstone ! Went to Barney School ! Small world … thanks for the tip off on Mary Evans

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

The variety of buildings by Alfred Waterhouse is phenomenal. From the Victoria Building, Liverpool Uni to the Well House in Yattendon, Berks. Prolific. Much loved & often derided. A new book underway & seeking funds to purchase quality images. All acknowledged within. lnkd.in/ekF8dhin Thank you

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Architect Alfred Waterhouse also designed many buildings for the Prudential Assurance Company in most of our cities including London, Nottingham and Leeds. A full chapter in the new book on the Pru I think. Help fund it if you can gofund.me/e629e866f all acknowledged in the book

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

gofund.me/9bdbf3b70 Many heritage connections here on Bluesky who will appreciate Waterhouse architecture and am sure would be keen to see a new book on him. Good images can cost £35 each so a need to raise some funds to cover. All acknowledged in the book - and welcome #architecture #victorian

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Manchester Town Hall or the Natural History Museum, both by Alfred Waterhouse. But which is his finest building? A new book commissioned by Pen & Sword publishers, that I am delighted to do. However images needed & they cost. Donations welcome all acknowledged in book gofund.me/662747d96 Thank you

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

43 talks in 2025 on parks, royal parks, bandstands, local history, architecture & me! 34 booked for 2026 which will increase as the year goes on. All squeezed in between writing & working full time and all part of advocating for decent parks. Drop me a line if you want to listen to my ramblings

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

That’s a wrap on Hemel Hempstead in 50 Buildings - and book no39 I think #architecture #hemelhempstead #hertfordshire

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Graduation this week at UEA as I finally become Dr Parks !!

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Time to pick this up again and finish it. 64,000 words so tweaking it. Then to find a publisher. So many tales to tell

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

amzn.eu/d/aLSBVw8 Out now!! Cracking wee book too

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

A Visitors Guide to London’s Royal Parks - my copies have arrived - my latest book out now and online @theroyalparks.bsky.social @parksforlondon.org.uk

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

22 talks delivered this year so far from arts societies to U3As to National Trust Associations to WIs - I will talk to anyone who is prepared to listen to me yakker on about public parks, bandstands, the royal parks, architecture or local history. Halfway through and 21 still to deliver this year!

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Well on with this now - so many fantastic buildings. Who knew Cornwall had so many town hall buildings too! @thevicsoc.bsky.social @archhfund.org.uk @architecture.bsky.social @royalhistsoc.org

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

The Nelson Trafalgar Monument in Great Yarmouth- some wonderful architecture in this quite inspiring seaside town

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

A day in Regents Park with the Parks Management Association Board looking at how we can support the parks sector now and in the future and those working in it. A cracking day in an outstanding park. Thank you @theroyalparks.bsky.social for hosting us.

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Out now a beautiful book that not only tells you the history of the royal parks but all the buildings & monuments within- from bandstands to boulders, fountains to follies, statues to shelters & memorials to monuments. Fabulous photos captured by photographer @peterjeffree.bsky.social #parks #london

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

@theroyalparks.bsky.social a beautiful book and my copies have arrived and @peterjeffree.bsky.social your photos are superb. Available at all good bookshops and online too #parks #royalparks @penandswordbooks.bsky.social

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

And I’m off! Book no 40 !! What amazing architecture to explore

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Parks matter even on a cold winters night

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Discovering NYC @discovering.nyc · 10/01/2025

Surveying ground in what wound become Prospect Park, c. 1866. Landscape architects Calvert Vaux and Frederick Law Olmsted are thought to be the two men in the middle of this photo. Construction began in July 1866, and the park opened to the public the next year. #Brooklyn

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

What a day - finally had my PhD approved and signed off today at UEA! Dr Parks at last….

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Dr Paul Rabbitts FRSA @thebandstandman.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Not every day you meet Uncle Bulgaria at the seat of our government

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Lost Edinburgh @lostedinburgh.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Bandstand in the Meadows The bandstand in The Meadows was originally built in the 19th century and was a popular venue for musical performances. It was demolished around 1957. Thanks to Neil from the Friends of the Meadows and Bruntsfield Links for the image submission (Copyright TSPL)

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