Bob Fry
@bobfry.bsky.social
Overly fond of oolite, stars, folklore, photography, beetroot, fossils & other old things (& The Fall). All photographs my own, unless stated or reposted. Not the light! Not the light!
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New book review klaxon! Recently I spent a long weekend in the curious village of @welcometowillerby.bsky.social. Here’s my review of “A Year In Willerby”. ko-fi.com/post/Book-Re...
Book Review: A Year In Willerby
Kaye Inglis published a post on Ko-fi
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February 12, 2026 at 7:11 PM
New book review klaxon! Recently I spent a long weekend in the curious village of @welcometowillerby.bsky.social. Here’s my review of “A Year In Willerby”. ko-fi.com/post/Book-Re...
Clear and concise strangeness from @raynewman.bsky.social
Recommended
Recommended
I'm thrilled to welcome guest author @raynewman.bsky.social to Listen with Other. In series 5, Ray reads his new story The Interchange, with his own original music and location recordings. Find it at listenwithother.co.uk and wherever podcasts are found.
#podcasts #fiction #writing
#podcasts #fiction #writing
February 12, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Clear and concise strangeness from @raynewman.bsky.social
Recommended
Recommended
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“But, unluckily, the griffin was not allowed to enjoy this innocent pleasure undisturbed.”
(Andrew Lang “The Red Book of Animal Stories”)
🎨 Henry Justice Ford (1899)
#goldenageofillustration #bookillustration #booksky
(Andrew Lang “The Red Book of Animal Stories”)
🎨 Henry Justice Ford (1899)
#goldenageofillustration #bookillustration #booksky
February 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
“But, unluckily, the griffin was not allowed to enjoy this innocent pleasure undisturbed.”
(Andrew Lang “The Red Book of Animal Stories”)
🎨 Henry Justice Ford (1899)
#goldenageofillustration #bookillustration #booksky
(Andrew Lang “The Red Book of Animal Stories”)
🎨 Henry Justice Ford (1899)
#goldenageofillustration #bookillustration #booksky
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I've just been reminded of my longer-than-usual Letterboxd review of Ghostwatch which connects it with Alexei Sayle and Paul Daniels.
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boxd.it/byUdjh
A ★★★★½ review of Ghostwatch (1992)
I don’t do this often but please indulge a multi-paragraph essayette on this one. The BBC played some dangerous games with pastiche and parody in this period, as a generation of writers, directors and...
boxd.it
February 12, 2026 at 1:57 PM
I've just been reminded of my longer-than-usual Letterboxd review of Ghostwatch which connects it with Alexei Sayle and Paul Daniels.
boxd.it/byUdjh
boxd.it/byUdjh
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Mood.
'Circe Changing Ulysses’ Men to Swine', Antonio Tempesta, etching, 17th-century, Wikimedia Commons #WitchSky #art #ArtHistory #illustration
'Circe Changing Ulysses’ Men to Swine', Antonio Tempesta, etching, 17th-century, Wikimedia Commons #WitchSky #art #ArtHistory #illustration
![An early modern sepia etching of the Greek mythological sorceress, Circe, using her wand and a potion in a kylix (a shallow, wide-lipped wine cup used in ancient Greece) to transform Odysseus' men into pigs. In the foreground, two men have already been transformed into boars, while a third is still in human form, in his armour, except for his porcine head. A fourth man (Odysseus?), in a helmet and carrying a shield, watches from the righthand side of the image. Text in Latin below the image states: Ulyssis socii a Circe in porcos [Odysseus' companions [are transformed] by Circe into pigs].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:kcnrr3ccklx3skuufvtoayzo/bafkreia4dbo7wvvub27jrmewqr3cev4okqbzqq6iryasv5bzqof46ufxea@jpeg)
February 12, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Mood.
'Circe Changing Ulysses’ Men to Swine', Antonio Tempesta, etching, 17th-century, Wikimedia Commons #WitchSky #art #ArtHistory #illustration
'Circe Changing Ulysses’ Men to Swine', Antonio Tempesta, etching, 17th-century, Wikimedia Commons #WitchSky #art #ArtHistory #illustration
Enchanting turmeric and blackberry ink bees.
a study of bees 🌘
Linedrawing coloured with turmeric and blackberry ink 🌿🐾🐝
Linedrawing coloured with turmeric and blackberry ink 🌿🐾🐝
February 12, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Enchanting turmeric and blackberry ink bees.
Time for a bad haiku
Blimey! Here I am.
Canary Wharf looking up
Fountains. Big Money
Blimey! Here I am.
Canary Wharf looking up
Fountains. Big Money
February 12, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Time for a bad haiku
Blimey! Here I am.
Canary Wharf looking up
Fountains. Big Money
Blimey! Here I am.
Canary Wharf looking up
Fountains. Big Money
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John the Fox. Joyce Edwards' squatter portraits are now being shown publicly for the first time at Four Corners in Bethnal Green in an exhibition entitled, 'Joyce Edwards: A Story Of Squatters', which opens on 13th February and runs until Saturday 20th March.
February 12, 2026 at 8:26 AM
John the Fox. Joyce Edwards' squatter portraits are now being shown publicly for the first time at Four Corners in Bethnal Green in an exhibition entitled, 'Joyce Edwards: A Story Of Squatters', which opens on 13th February and runs until Saturday 20th March.
February 12, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Always the finest stramash from Daily Reckless.
This morning's front page song at the Daily Reckless: www.dailyreckless.com/2026/02/12/i...
February 12, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Always the finest stramash from Daily Reckless.
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"I considered many examples of the same thing and formed strong opinions" is almost always entertaining and interesting.
“I’ve reviewed over 50 sticky toffee puddings” is an incredibly powerful way to begin a video
February 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM
"I considered many examples of the same thing and formed strong opinions" is almost always entertaining and interesting.
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UK real GDP increased by 0.1% in Quarter 4 2025.
Can't grow economy when 1% has more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
7.3m await NHS hospital appointments in England.
24m live below minimum living standards.
Redistribution and investment in public services needed, not neoliberalism.
Can't grow economy when 1% has more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
7.3m await NHS hospital appointments in England.
24m live below minimum living standards.
Redistribution and investment in public services needed, not neoliberalism.
GDP first quarterly estimate, UK - Office for National Statistics
First quarterly estimate of gross domestic product (GDP). Contains current and constant price data on the value of UK goods and services.
www.ons.gov.uk
February 12, 2026 at 8:43 AM
UK real GDP increased by 0.1% in Quarter 4 2025.
Can't grow economy when 1% has more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
7.3m await NHS hospital appointments in England.
24m live below minimum living standards.
Redistribution and investment in public services needed, not neoliberalism.
Can't grow economy when 1% has more wealth than 70% of the population combined.
7.3m await NHS hospital appointments in England.
24m live below minimum living standards.
Redistribution and investment in public services needed, not neoliberalism.
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"Indeed"
Beowulf, 1978
Michael Swanton 🇬🇧
Beowulf, 1978
Michael Swanton 🇬🇧
February 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
"Indeed"
Beowulf, 1978
Michael Swanton 🇬🇧
Beowulf, 1978
Michael Swanton 🇬🇧
Gareth Thomas was born on this day in 1945. Famed for his performance as Rog Blake, he was a versatile actor in many roles. I particularly recommend his reading of Hothouse by Brian Aldiss. It sometimes turns up on Radio4extra.
February 12, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Gareth Thomas was born on this day in 1945. Famed for his performance as Rog Blake, he was a versatile actor in many roles. I particularly recommend his reading of Hothouse by Brian Aldiss. It sometimes turns up on Radio4extra.
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"So!"
Beowulf, 2004
Alan Sullivan and Timothy Murphy 🇺🇸
Beowulf, 2004
Alan Sullivan and Timothy Murphy 🇺🇸
February 12, 2026 at 3:00 AM
"So!"
Beowulf, 2004
Alan Sullivan and Timothy Murphy 🇺🇸
Beowulf, 2004
Alan Sullivan and Timothy Murphy 🇺🇸
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Thank you for another Wynderful #WyrdWednesday, Wyrdlings! We loved reading all of your silly Scandi stories and seeing your art and folklore.
We will announce our topic on Monday. Until then, have a pleasantly wyrd week!
We will announce our topic on Monday. Until then, have a pleasantly wyrd week!
a cartoon chef is sitting at a table with his mouth open and the words `` swedish noises '' above him .
ALT: a cartoon chef is sitting at a table with his mouth open and the words `` swedish noises '' above him .
media.tenor.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Thank you for another Wynderful #WyrdWednesday, Wyrdlings! We loved reading all of your silly Scandi stories and seeing your art and folklore.
We will announce our topic on Monday. Until then, have a pleasantly wyrd week!
We will announce our topic on Monday. Until then, have a pleasantly wyrd week!
Newt!
You know you’re part of the village when people randomly turn up on your doorstep at 9pm with a newt they found in their kitchen. 🦎 It now has a new home at the bottom of our garden, next to a pile of bricks and a small pond #newts #villagelife
February 11, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Newt!
#WallsOnWednesday
Incorporating the Joy of Street Furniture
Incorporating the Joy of Street Furniture
February 11, 2026 at 9:57 AM
#WallsOnWednesday
Incorporating the Joy of Street Furniture
Incorporating the Joy of Street Furniture
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"List!"
Beowulf, 1826
John Josias Conybeare 🇬🇧
Beowulf, 1826
John Josias Conybeare 🇬🇧
February 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
"List!"
Beowulf, 1826
John Josias Conybeare 🇬🇧
Beowulf, 1826
John Josias Conybeare 🇬🇧
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One for the diary 🗓️
The grand finale of the National Symphony Orchestra’s 2026 season, a programme on November 6, at London's Cadogan Hall, opens with RVW's Fantasia on Greensleeves.
Conducted by Rimma Sushanskaya and featuring violinist Mathilde Milwidsky.
The grand finale of the National Symphony Orchestra’s 2026 season, a programme on November 6, at London's Cadogan Hall, opens with RVW's Fantasia on Greensleeves.
Conducted by Rimma Sushanskaya and featuring violinist Mathilde Milwidsky.
National Symphony Orchestra | Cadogan Hall
Variations and Virtuosity
cadoganhall.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:13 AM
One for the diary 🗓️
The grand finale of the National Symphony Orchestra’s 2026 season, a programme on November 6, at London's Cadogan Hall, opens with RVW's Fantasia on Greensleeves.
Conducted by Rimma Sushanskaya and featuring violinist Mathilde Milwidsky.
The grand finale of the National Symphony Orchestra’s 2026 season, a programme on November 6, at London's Cadogan Hall, opens with RVW's Fantasia on Greensleeves.
Conducted by Rimma Sushanskaya and featuring violinist Mathilde Milwidsky.
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Good morning, wyrdlings! Welcome to another whimsically #WyrdWednesday!
This week's theme - “Sabaton, Snorri, Storsjöodjuret - Strange Scandi Stories!”
@cwreeve.bsky.social here, all swaddled and stuck up a tree for some reason, but ready to share your posts 👻
This week's theme - “Sabaton, Snorri, Storsjöodjuret - Strange Scandi Stories!”
@cwreeve.bsky.social here, all swaddled and stuck up a tree for some reason, but ready to share your posts 👻
February 11, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Good morning, wyrdlings! Welcome to another whimsically #WyrdWednesday!
This week's theme - “Sabaton, Snorri, Storsjöodjuret - Strange Scandi Stories!”
@cwreeve.bsky.social here, all swaddled and stuck up a tree for some reason, but ready to share your posts 👻
This week's theme - “Sabaton, Snorri, Storsjöodjuret - Strange Scandi Stories!”
@cwreeve.bsky.social here, all swaddled and stuck up a tree for some reason, but ready to share your posts 👻
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February 11, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Excellent and empoweringe educacioun will nevir be "efficient" yn the waye that a businesse doth stryve to be "efficient." It ys the heighte of knavery to use one standarde to measure everye human activitye. Businesses are ther to make profits. Educacioun ys ther to make the future.
February 10, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Excellent and empoweringe educacioun will nevir be "efficient" yn the waye that a businesse doth stryve to be "efficient." It ys the heighte of knavery to use one standarde to measure everye human activitye. Businesses are ther to make profits. Educacioun ys ther to make the future.
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Weasel, Scott Daniel Ellison.
February 11, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Weasel, Scott Daniel Ellison.
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Book Cover of the Day:
February 11, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Book Cover of the Day: