Alison Carpenter
alisoncarpenter.bsky.social
Alison Carpenter
@alisoncarpenter.bsky.social
D-girl, grammar fan and eater of cheese. In the world/in the works: Harlots, Ghosts, Murder in Provence, Riches, Maryland, Sanctuary, Mrs Sidhu Investigates, The Marlow Murder Club.
Time for my annual appreciation of Elizabeth David's disdain for clove-studded ham (and those who engage in it).
December 23, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Reposted by Alison Carpenter
As today would traditionally be the last Blue Peter before Christmas, they'd always finish with the carol round the tree.

I maintain that this is one of the best bits of TV production ever (a view I believe @skillagesteve.bsky.social also shares)

youtu.be/C8vMu4jE61U&...
blue peter christmas
YouTube video by 61citystars
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Reposted by Alison Carpenter
Fascinating deep dive into London’s transport data by @jim.londoncentric.media:
Ageing, static and skint: Nine charts that explain what's going on with London transport
How the ability to travel around the city shapes the capital, its residents, and the lives we lead.
www.londoncentric.media
December 17, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Reposted by Alison Carpenter
It is once again that time of year when every Books Dad gets absolutely bodied by Molesworth.
December 11, 2024 at 9:03 AM