The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 14hThis article has been celebrated on @alphaville.ft.com, @longreads.com and is now on the @the-syllabus.bsky.social 020
The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 16hDaniel Marc Janes tracks the first years of the Prime Minister's London life, writing about tank transportation next to a motorway flyover. the-fence.com/article/tank...the-fence.comTanks For Your ServiceThe Prime Minister's first years in London were spent writing about intermodal bulk transportation. 000
Reposted by The FenceMark Blacklock @drblacklock.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I can't say how much I enjoyed writing about Victor Lewis-Smith for this issue. Going back to his work was eye-opening - laugh-out-loud jokes alongside some that made me wince. Some brilliant interviewees in the piece. Special thanks to @mattmuir.bsky.social for invaulable assistance. 241
The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Did Rory Stewart bet £100,000 on Kamala Harris winning the election? He denies it, but multiple insiders allege that he did. 030
The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 28/09/2026As Rory Stewart is in the news again, here's a brief profile on the podcaster from our editor-at-large, which begins with a frankly staggering story about his proclivity for betting. the-fence.com/article/stew...the-fence.comStewart Little’s Big GambleOur editor-at-large makes a daring solo trip across Afghanistan. 041
The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Here is Bertie Brandes pairing the new magazine with breakfast 100
The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 28/09/2026An incredibly important story, worthy of your time. A vivid illustration of how homophobic attacks are on the rise in London. Brilliantly reported by @bronmaher.bsky.social 155
The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 28/09/2026People are going CRAZY for 'Molesworth Rides Again' in the latest issue of The Fence. 2100
Reposted by The FenceMatt Haber @habermatt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026I can scarcely think of another magazine I look forward to as much as @thefence.bsky.social. 021
Reposted by The FenceSimon Hinde @simonhinde.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Old skool reference on back cover of new issue of @thefence.bsky.social (as any fule kno) 031
Reposted by The FenceBron Maher @bronmaher.bsky.social · 28/09/2026It's easy, perhaps, to imagine that the days of open street homophobia in the UK are a thing of the past. And sure, things aren't as bad as they were even two decades ago, of course. But, as I find in a new piece for @thefence.bsky.social, abject anti-gay hate remains a familiar occurrence.the-fence.comHate in HampsteadOur LGBT dispatches have taken a sadder turn. 123
Reposted by The FenceBron Maher @bronmaher.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Thank you to the couple who were attacked last year for sharing their story. You can read the story in @thefence.bsky.social the-fence.com/article/hate...the-fence.comHate in HampsteadOur LGBT dispatches have taken a sadder turn. 021
Reposted by The FenceWilliam Clarke @williamasclarke.bsky.social · 24/09/2026More nonsense from me in The Fence, as well as new fiction by William Boyd if you are interested in that sort of thing 021
The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Issue 29 Is Here 🌦️ With fiction from William Boyd; more writing from @drblacklock.bsky.social, @jimmymcintosh.bsky.social, Kate Spicer, Precious Adesina, @nivenj1.bsky.social, Leo Robson, Nell Whittaker, @williamasclarke.bsky.social & more, plus illos by @daveyjones.bsky.social. the-fence.com/shop 133
The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 21/09/2026We're delighted to see this piece prove so popular here. It's still in front of the paywall... for the time being 011
Reposted by The FenceOdd This Day @oddthisday.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Just read this. Essentially, it’s about people arguing with a political deal done in 1472. A testament to independently minded who won’t let the establishment grind them down. Or they’re idiots 6212
Reposted by The FenceDaniel Shailer @danielshailer.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Shetland's Most Wanted makes the latest @longreads.com Top 5 alongside stories of payday loan apps, playtime, and ostriches. longreads.com/2026/09/18/t... @thefence.bsky.sociallongreads.comThe Top 5 Longreads of the Week - LongreadsShowcasing stories from J.B. MacKinnon, Daniel Kolitz, Daniel Shailer, Justin Neuman, and Hanif Abdurraqib. 021
Reposted by The FenceVon Hitchofen ™⍼☈♅ 🛩👹😬 @vonhitchofen.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Excellent story: nearly all of it sounds like fiction. This paragraph got me Everything this guy touches seems to be a failure, but the marks keep coming. 052
Reposted by The FenceOdd This Day @oddthisday.bsky.social · 19/09/2026This is amazing stuff. Brilliant reporting on some highly dubious people, dodgy NFT/bitcoin scams, and art world shenanigans. All centred around Dubai, obviously 02912
Reposted by The FenceGreenSwizzleWooster @gswooster.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Some bizarre stuff in here - us plebs don't have a clue what goes on 😅 011
Reposted by The FenceThe Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Sacha Jafri sold an artwork for $62 million dollars in 2021 at an auction. But the money never changed hands. What happened? the-fence.com/article/impo...the-fence.comImpossibility Is a MythSacha Jafri sold an artwork for $62 million dollars in 2021 at an auction. But the money never changed hands. What happened? 3219
Reposted by The FenceLongreads @longreads.com · 18/09/2026In our Weekly Top 5: * Ruffled feathers @harpers.bsky.social * Payday predators @thebaffler.com * Shetland separatism @thefence.bsky.social * Free play @aeon.co * Tending ties @newyorker.com longreads.com/2026/09/18/t...longreads.comThe Top 5 Longreads of the Week - LongreadsShowcasing stories from J.B. MacKinnon, Daniel Kolitz, Daniel Shailer, Justin Neuman, and Hanif Abdurraqib. 163
Reposted by The FenceHannah Rosefield @hannahrosefield.bsky.social · 18/09/2026A double fraud and the world's biggest painting @thefence.bsky.social investigates the-fence.com/article/impo...the-fence.comImpossibility Is a MythSacha Jafri sold an artwork for $62 million dollars in 2021 at an auction. But the money never changed hands. What happened? 021
Reposted by The FenceHenry Dyer @direthoughts.com · 18/09/2026great arts investigation from @thefence.bsky.social the-fence.com/article/impo...the-fence.comImpossibility Is a MythSacha Jafri sold an artwork for $62 million dollars in 2021 at an auction. But the money never changed hands. What happened? 132
The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 18/09/2026We're delighted to see this piece resonate with so many of you already... 010
Reposted by The FenceHarry Rose @harryrose.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Really good piece of work, this. 021
Reposted by The FenceEddie Selover @eddieselover.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Fascinating story of two bullshit artists and a charity auction. Great reporting. 121
Reposted by The FenceAdam Farrer @adamjfarrer.bsky.social · 18/09/2026This is a very good piece of writing and a reminder, if we needed one, that we're living in the golden age of the blatant liar. It also reminded me of NFTs and the fact that I own one. I got it for free when I bought a rubber ear from Corey Feldman. 161
The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Sacha Jafri sold an artwork for $62 million dollars in 2021 at an auction. But the money never changed hands. What happened? the-fence.com/article/impo...the-fence.comImpossibility Is a MythSacha Jafri sold an artwork for $62 million dollars in 2021 at an auction. But the money never changed hands. What happened? 3219
The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 15/09/2026In Issue 28, John Niven did the salmon dance with an old friend (Tom from the Chemical Brothers). the-fence.com/article/exit...the-fence.comExit, Planet LunchIt’s time to do the salmon dance with an old friend. 011
The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Great to see this piece featured in @alphaville.ft.com 000
Reposted by The FenceDaniel Shailer @danielshailer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Full account of my time with Britain's most northerly separatist movement now up online @thefence.bsky.social. Would love if you gave it a read, and joined me in marking 28 May 2069 for a day of solemn reflection. 131
The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 07/09/2026From Issue 28, @danielshailer.bsky.social meets a troop of political extremists. the-fence.com/article/shet...the-fence.comShetland’s Most WantedA series of encounters with an unlikely band of separatists. 030
The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 01/09/2026This deal ends at midnight, just 32 minutes from now, the chance of four free magazines will be *non-homophobic sound for something disappearing* and gone the-fence.com/shopthe-fence.comShop | The FenceSubscriptions, back issues and merchandise from The Fence — The UK's Only Magazine. 000
Reposted by The Fencehoney i am a guy & i shrunk the kids @snowrespecter.bsky.social · 01/09/2026static.klipy.comThe Day Today Steve CooganALT: The Day Today Steve Coogan 031
Reposted by The FenceOdd This Day @oddthisday.bsky.social · 31/08/2026The 55th anniversary of this splendid bit of espionage history 17215
Reposted by The FenceOdd This Day @oddthisday.bsky.social · 31/08/2026The full story is in @thefence.bsky.social issue 24 and here:the-fence.comMoscow-on-the-HeathSince the end of World War Two, the Russian Trade Delegation in Highgate has befuddled locals and enraged successive British governments. What’s really going on 1215
The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 29/08/2026There were 51 of these tokens coined yesterday, now they're just 41, so they will run out soon... the-fence.com/shopthe-fence.comShop | The FenceSubscriptions, back issues and merchandise from The Fence — The UK's Only Magazine. 110
The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Okay, we've got 51 tokens of these left, and when they're *gone*. Sign up for a print sub below and bag yourself free four magazines. the-fence.com/shopthe-fence.comShop | The FenceSubscriptions, back issues and merchandise from The Fence — The UK's Only Magazine. 000
The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 28/08/2026LINE THEM UP For a limited only, if you subscribe to the print magazine for the year, you'll get Issue 22, 25, 26, 27 and 28 immediately... that's eight magazines for the price of four the-fence.com/shop 001
The Fence @thefence.bsky.social · 26/08/2026‘When I first met Indian Dave, he came up to me, shaking, coked off his nut. But I wasn’t scared of Dave because he was just a little bloke with a very, very nasty streak. I kept getting warned not to wind him up, but it was like, you know, fuck off.’ 020