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TheBrutalArtist

@thebrutalartist.bsky.social
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Interests include but not limited to: pen and ink architecture illustration, 70s hauntology, folklore, witchcraft & occult, number stations, SSTV, coffee, Newcastle/Sunderland history (as in the places, NOT football), and waffling, a lot.

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Andrew Male @andrewmale.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
I think I have SAD except it’s the fact that it’s still August temperatures in September. 27 degrees next week! My woollens are going unworn!
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Lol @loltype.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
sights & signs Barrow
Really milking the walk I took around Barrow docks while I used an EV charger now aren’t I

A window with wood casings, barred with rusty iron spikes and patchwork privacy glass patterned panes:, floral, houndstooth and speckled. To me this is Cumbria A terraced corner, old workshops with boarded up windows, a brick wall damaged by roughcast. no repointing is happening here so climbing plants take hold. A utility pole. Dwellings where people made a living on the docks, moslty shipbuilding, in times before atomic weapons and BAE contracts. 

The Devonshire Dock Hall groundscraper looms beyond the terraces. It’s this that reminds me of the landscape around Sellafield to the north, where historic farm buildings and harsh land to dredge are met with the futuristic silhouettes of a nuclear town. double yellows satisfying curve around the base of a utility pole & black bins Wall with two notices “WARNING RAZOR WIRE” “NUCLEAR SITE BOUNDARY”

Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
the siloed coast where I’m from
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Lol @loltype.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
F & C Meat Barrow-in-Furness
A very old terraced shop front. Everything is faded including the hand painted sign which reads ‘F & C MEAT 
retail butchers’. the window above the shop is broken and partly boarded up. 

Ferry Road Triangle
Barrow-in-Furness 

Cumbria, Siloed coast
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Scott Bryan @scottygb.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Hello. My first book is out next week, all looking at the homophobic policy of Section 28 meant that a generation of young queer people relied on TV to make them feel seen. Pre-orders make a huge difference. You can pre-order here: geni.us/OutNowScottB...
Out Now: A Queer Journey Through Modern Television - cover of book by Scott Bryan
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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
2020 btw www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/a...
Extract from the Guardian: "Lipman’s hardline stance on Israel, she suggests, means that she won’t work with certain actors who support the Palestinian cause. “I won’t be going on tour with The Killing of Sister George with Maxine Peake and Miriam Margolyes, put it that way.”
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I never did find out, so 2 years later, I'm trying my luck again and hopefully some #Boston history folks will know something, a repost of the original post would be much appreciated
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Photo showing a stub of a Blackwing pencil on top of graph paper.
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Just finished it. If you haven't bought a copy yet, I recommend you do so. Filled with beautiful, hopeful, poignant, at times heart breaking, life stories from suburbia.
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
She's constantly tired of everyone's shit, and only tolerates because of snacks. I love her so much
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Just finished watching the Peaky Blinders film - emotional rollercoaster and brilliantly done. And then I find out there's going to be 2 new series coming, set in 1950s Birmingham and featuring ruthlessness and town planning. Couldn't get any better a mix imo.
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
From the 1980s 40 Minutes documentary series. This is a delightful, yet poignant and at times very sad little documentary. Well worth a watch. And Mrs Bloom is a god damn legend youtu.be/zgpK5YxqmDo?...
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1988: Last Days on Grand Parade | Forty Minutes | BBC Archive
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John Grindrod @grindrod.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
MEET THE COVER STARS! In a week of crazy things around Tales of the Suburbs it was a joy to meet Chuck and Dave, who were photographed in 1985 by Sunil Gupta and are still going strong!
Two super cool older guys holding a copy of Tales of the SuburbsThe same two super cool guys photographed 41 years ago, the photo featured on the cover of Tales of the Suburbs
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Tales of The Suburbs, by @grindrod.bsky.social. Copy arrived yesterday, and I can't wait to read it
Photo of the book Tales of the suburbs LGBTQ+ Lives Behind Netflix Curtains, by John Grindrod. Orange cover with a large black and white photo of a gay couple holding each other, standing in a kitchen
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
I take no leave of you, 2025. I send no compliments to your mother. You deserve no such attention. I am most seriously displeased.
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
I think we're all agreed that this is this year's winner, right? #DuvetKnowItsChristmas
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CarsmileSteve @carsmilesteve.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Right then, no one asked for it (everyone seems quite happy with last year's!) but here we are anyway, your #DuvetKnowItsChristmas 2025 bingo card! Some returning classics, some we missed last year and some new ones. Enjoy team, donation link below once Rhodri posts it!
A five by five bingo card, here are the things to look out for:
Top row: 80's bed linen, obscure musical instrument, bed too small for over 6ft person, CRT TV/Monitor, tumble dryer
Second row: exercise bike (as clothes horse), DALEK, 90s or earlier games console, too much crafting stuff, single beds for long term partners
Middle row: old cuddly toy, bed on tiles/lino, DUVET, multiple labubus, bare plaster board
Fourth row: bed next to fridge, 4+ Jilly Cooper novels, definitely dead house plant, caravan, large collection of jigsaws
Bottom row: giant buzz ball, "curtains" that are not curtains, scary dolls, bed under table, power tools.
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The Dobson Family and Colin the Dalek @dobbersw.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Rory's banished to the dining room tonight. Fortunately, Colin the House Dalek is on hand again this year to keep watch. (and definitely not exterminate Santa) #DuvetKnowItsChristmas #DoctorWho www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
Colin the House Dalek, a black and silver Dalek, looks over Rory, who is tucked up in a festive duvet (we got a matching pair)
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
I. NEED. THAT. CLOCK.
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Oh this is gorgeous
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Genuinely unsure of how I feel about this.
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
@robertsmartino.bsky.social weird question but are you the Martin Roberts that wrote an article about the staircase from Anderson Place?
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
I recognise that this is a bit of a niche question, but can anyone help me. I'm desperate to read the article cited in this link, but I have no idea how to get my hands on it. Any ideas? #Newcastle #BrinkburnPriory www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1...
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Today I've learned way too much about Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. That's a video I REALLY don't need to see
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
@grindrod.bsky.social happy birthday, hope you had a good day x
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Sorry.
Photo of a statue of Trump and Epstein placed at the National Mall, Washington DCPhoto of British comedy act Morecambe and Wise
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Oh btw, I confirmed all this. Genealogy will definitely throw you some unexpected wtf moments.
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
The living room is chaos right now with boxes being packed up ready for the 18 y/o to go off to uni, I'm excited for them but not happy at the same time. I'm going to miss them dreadfully
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
It's stuff like this that makes me really worried for the Cooperage on Newcastle's quayside. www.itv.com/news/central...
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
My thoughts today are with that poor girl who was recorded shazamming Bittersweet Sympathy at last night's Oasis gig. Has it not occurred to some people that this is a very quick and convenient way to make a note of the set list?
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Kenton Bar Photo Story on YouTube started off a bit weird if harmless, then de-evolved into a very disquieting 1960s type town planning advert for @scarfolk.bsky.social youtu.be/NsF8PVH7_fM?...
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Kenton Bar Photo Story
YouTube video by Steve Tinter
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Rhianna Pratchett @rhi.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Happy birthday, Dad. Time to come back now, it’s all gone a bit rubbish without you. ❤️❤️❤️
Sir Terry Pratchett and his daughter, Rhianna, at the launch of Dodger.
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Ben Stiller @benstiller.redhour.com · 21/03/2025
#severance is renewed for Season 3. #PraiseKier and Tim Cook. film still #67 Choreography & Merriment
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RicksListeningPage @rickslisteningpage.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
#NowPlaying🎧🔥▶️ Overspill Estates - Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan Released on Castles In Space music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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In Otter News @in-otter-news.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Here is a baby otter to make you feel better about everything.
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Emma Mitchell @silverpebble2.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
I’ve mentioned on here that my 16 yo daughter is dialling down schoolwork overwhelm by making linocuts. Here’s her latest design:
My daughter’s linocut of a wren
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Jim Musil Painter @jimmusilpainter.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
My painting LOST COAST
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Postcard From The Past @pastpostcard.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Your Mum is enjoying herself. We are making sure she doesn't do anything.
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
I love this tower so much
Information sheet about the Post Office Tower (BT Tower)
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Michael Jay McClure @mjmimages.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Andry José Hernández Romero, I remember you, even if I do not know how to articulate my horror, rage, & sorrow at your treatment by my government. No one has heard from you in 43 days. As vigil, I’m posting a photo of you every day until you are returned from El Salvador.
Andry José Hernández Romero
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Sorry, but I can't not see it.
Portrait of Trumpy tho meme (Painting of a chubby petulant pope)
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
I'm almost finished the audiobook of Character Limit. I truly forgot most of the crap that Musk had got up to when he bought twitter. Hated him before starting it, I absolutely loathe him now.
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
One of my presents the husband got me - a vial of uranium glass. How cool is that?! In a weird slightly unnerving way.
Small bottle filled with little chips of  uranium glass, under normal light.Small bottle filled with little chips of  uranium glass, under UV light shine directly above
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QueenCityJamz @queencityjamz.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
OTD 1971 Carole King released an album with her cat Telemachus on the cover that was kinda huge. Just look at that rascal.
Carole King & Telemachus on the cover of Tapestry.Telemachus sitting in a red chair at the table with matching red curtains in the background.
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Find My Past website: "here's something fun, find out who lived in your house in 1939" Me, finding out I (very possibly) grew up in a house that one of my mam's relatives (born in the 1860s) lived in for 30 odd years. And my parents didn't have a clue. #Genealogy @findmypast.bsky.social
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a woman with a surprised look on her face is wearing a pink shirt with the word quad on it
Alt: Actress Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie from Sex In The City, with a shocked look on her face, wearing a pink shirt with the word quad on it
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
As I expected it's really good, but I've discovered I may need a new belt for my record player.
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AskAubry 🦝 🐆 @ask-aubry.com · 08/02/2025
Need a bit of distraction today. If you know you know.
Need a bit of distraction today. 

If you know you know. You guys like my new couch ? General
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
How does the meme go? "If I won the lottery I wouldn't tell anyone, but there'd be signs". It would be bloody obvious. I just need to find £550,000. #BarnardCastle inigo.com/sales-list/b...
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For Sale: Blagraves, Barnard Castle, County Durham | Inigo
The oldest residence in Barnard Castle, and the second oldest building in the town after its namesake medieval castle, Blagraves is an astonishing Grade I-listed, mixed-use three/four-bedroom home wit...
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
May I present to you one of the coolest instruments on the planet.... the Synthaxe youtu.be/JqdVQ9VdoAg?...
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SynthAxe Demo from the 80's
YouTube video by magicaldog
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
The last of the Christmas presents from the husband has just arrived: latest album from #MattBerry. I can't wait to listen to it.
Vinyl album "Heard Noises" by Matt BerryVinyl album "Heard Noises" by Matt Berry
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TheBrutalArtist @thebrutalartist.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
The 18y/o has been on a 6th form trip to CERN over the last few days. Was supposed to return last night but the flight was delayed and they ended up being stuck in Geneva for 1 extra night. Anyway, thanks to Flight Radar I now see he's in the air and flying over Éternoz as I type.
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