Chris Ponting
@chrisponting.bsky.social
Formerly known as Sporting_chin.
Cheese, beer, tripe.
Sharing Arthur Hirst’s 1947 diary.
If you’re looking for Professor Chris Ponting of the University of Edinburgh, you’ll find him at @cgatist.bsky.social
Cheese, beer, tripe.
Sharing Arthur Hirst’s 1947 diary.
If you’re looking for Professor Chris Ponting of the University of Edinburgh, you’ll find him at @cgatist.bsky.social
Dr McBean doesn’t notice Arthur hasn’t been taking his tablets, and prescribes physio.
And Miss Carter finally makes an appearance.
Tuesday 11th November 1947
46 degrees. Dr McBean came noon and reported improvement and ordered physiotherapy from St Stephen’s.
I to tea with Miss Carter.
#1947Diary
And Miss Carter finally makes an appearance.
Tuesday 11th November 1947
46 degrees. Dr McBean came noon and reported improvement and ordered physiotherapy from St Stephen’s.
I to tea with Miss Carter.
#1947Diary
November 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Dr McBean doesn’t notice Arthur hasn’t been taking his tablets, and prescribes physio.
And Miss Carter finally makes an appearance.
Tuesday 11th November 1947
46 degrees. Dr McBean came noon and reported improvement and ordered physiotherapy from St Stephen’s.
I to tea with Miss Carter.
#1947Diary
And Miss Carter finally makes an appearance.
Tuesday 11th November 1947
46 degrees. Dr McBean came noon and reported improvement and ordered physiotherapy from St Stephen’s.
I to tea with Miss Carter.
#1947Diary
Arthur goes to the chemist in the morning and out to dinner in the evening, with a lift home afterwards.
Monday 10th November 1947
48 degrees. I to chemist a.m.
At 7 to Denham’s for dinner - Merle Malsem also there. Stanley motored me home 9:30.
Wrote Cyril and Pat Ray.
#1947Diary
Monday 10th November 1947
48 degrees. I to chemist a.m.
At 7 to Denham’s for dinner - Merle Malsem also there. Stanley motored me home 9:30.
Wrote Cyril and Pat Ray.
#1947Diary
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Arthur goes to the chemist in the morning and out to dinner in the evening, with a lift home afterwards.
Monday 10th November 1947
48 degrees. I to chemist a.m.
At 7 to Denham’s for dinner - Merle Malsem also there. Stanley motored me home 9:30.
Wrote Cyril and Pat Ray.
#1947Diary
Monday 10th November 1947
48 degrees. I to chemist a.m.
At 7 to Denham’s for dinner - Merle Malsem also there. Stanley motored me home 9:30.
Wrote Cyril and Pat Ray.
#1947Diary
Arthur’s alone for lunch, but visits Tuggay with his ‘friend’ Donald.
Sunday 9th November 1947
46 degrees. Mild and damp - drizzle.
Lunch alone.
Donald and I to Tuggay for tea and he came to 48 for supper.
#1947Diary
Sunday 9th November 1947
46 degrees. Mild and damp - drizzle.
Lunch alone.
Donald and I to Tuggay for tea and he came to 48 for supper.
#1947Diary
November 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Arthur’s alone for lunch, but visits Tuggay with his ‘friend’ Donald.
Sunday 9th November 1947
46 degrees. Mild and damp - drizzle.
Lunch alone.
Donald and I to Tuggay for tea and he came to 48 for supper.
#1947Diary
Sunday 9th November 1947
46 degrees. Mild and damp - drizzle.
Lunch alone.
Donald and I to Tuggay for tea and he came to 48 for supper.
#1947Diary
And now I’ve been given this. By my dad.
November 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
And now I’ve been given this. By my dad.
The weekend ends as it started, with a pint of Butty Bach in the Berkeley Arms. And it’s in a Quartic, @cheeseford.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The weekend ends as it started, with a pint of Butty Bach in the Berkeley Arms. And it’s in a Quartic, @cheeseford.bsky.social
Arthur catches up with Frank Larken, and Elaine.
Saturday 8th November 1947
42 degrees. Nice day.
Frank Larken to lunch and tea and Elaine came at 4 o’c.
Bed 9 o’c.
#1947Diary
Saturday 8th November 1947
42 degrees. Nice day.
Frank Larken to lunch and tea and Elaine came at 4 o’c.
Bed 9 o’c.
#1947Diary
November 8, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Arthur catches up with Frank Larken, and Elaine.
Saturday 8th November 1947
42 degrees. Nice day.
Frank Larken to lunch and tea and Elaine came at 4 o’c.
Bed 9 o’c.
#1947Diary
Saturday 8th November 1947
42 degrees. Nice day.
Frank Larken to lunch and tea and Elaine came at 4 o’c.
Bed 9 o’c.
#1947Diary
“Where’s your fucking poppy?”
November 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
“Where’s your fucking poppy?”
November 8, 2025 at 7:21 PM
A pint after a busy day. Viewed two houses, put an offer in on one, now being firm and put a best and final in. We’ll see on Monday.
November 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A pint after a busy day. Viewed two houses, put an offer in on one, now being firm and put a best and final in. We’ll see on Monday.
Post you from a different era
Visiting a mate in Blackpool, early 90’s. I’m using the Boddingtons as an improvised ashtray. Classy.
Visiting a mate in Blackpool, early 90’s. I’m using the Boddingtons as an improvised ashtray. Classy.
November 8, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Post you from a different era
Visiting a mate in Blackpool, early 90’s. I’m using the Boddingtons as an improvised ashtray. Classy.
Visiting a mate in Blackpool, early 90’s. I’m using the Boddingtons as an improvised ashtray. Classy.
Arthur is stood up by Miss Carter, but has plenty of other visitors.
Friday 7th November 1947
38 degrees. Lovely day.
I expected Miss Carter to tea but she didn’t turn up.
Mrs Coventry to lunch and I took them to Putney Bridge station 3 p.m.
Stanley Denham came 6 o’c til 7.
#1947Diary
Friday 7th November 1947
38 degrees. Lovely day.
I expected Miss Carter to tea but she didn’t turn up.
Mrs Coventry to lunch and I took them to Putney Bridge station 3 p.m.
Stanley Denham came 6 o’c til 7.
#1947Diary
November 8, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Arthur is stood up by Miss Carter, but has plenty of other visitors.
Friday 7th November 1947
38 degrees. Lovely day.
I expected Miss Carter to tea but she didn’t turn up.
Mrs Coventry to lunch and I took them to Putney Bridge station 3 p.m.
Stanley Denham came 6 o’c til 7.
#1947Diary
Friday 7th November 1947
38 degrees. Lovely day.
I expected Miss Carter to tea but she didn’t turn up.
Mrs Coventry to lunch and I took them to Putney Bridge station 3 p.m.
Stanley Denham came 6 o’c til 7.
#1947Diary
Popped down with daughter and her boyfriend to see the folks. I’m sat in the bar with dad enjoying a pint and putting the world to rights while the kids are upstairs entertaining mum. Good times.
November 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Popped down with daughter and her boyfriend to see the folks. I’m sat in the bar with dad enjoying a pint and putting the world to rights while the kids are upstairs entertaining mum. Good times.
HANDY HINT!
Just discovered how you can test a fuse using your phone.
1. Using the calculator, place the fuse upright on one of the digits.
2. Place your finger on the other end of the fuse.
3. If the digit under the fuse works, the fuse is good.
4. If it doesn’t, bin it.
Just discovered how you can test a fuse using your phone.
1. Using the calculator, place the fuse upright on one of the digits.
2. Place your finger on the other end of the fuse.
3. If the digit under the fuse works, the fuse is good.
4. If it doesn’t, bin it.
November 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
HANDY HINT!
Just discovered how you can test a fuse using your phone.
1. Using the calculator, place the fuse upright on one of the digits.
2. Place your finger on the other end of the fuse.
3. If the digit under the fuse works, the fuse is good.
4. If it doesn’t, bin it.
Just discovered how you can test a fuse using your phone.
1. Using the calculator, place the fuse upright on one of the digits.
2. Place your finger on the other end of the fuse.
3. If the digit under the fuse works, the fuse is good.
4. If it doesn’t, bin it.
Arthur goes to pick new glasses.
After nearly a year of intercontinental travel, doing very little seems to be the way forward.
Thursday 6th November 1947
38 degrees, thick fog.
Took prescription to Tummin’s for new glasses.
#1947Diary
After nearly a year of intercontinental travel, doing very little seems to be the way forward.
Thursday 6th November 1947
38 degrees, thick fog.
Took prescription to Tummin’s for new glasses.
#1947Diary
November 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Arthur goes to pick new glasses.
After nearly a year of intercontinental travel, doing very little seems to be the way forward.
Thursday 6th November 1947
38 degrees, thick fog.
Took prescription to Tummin’s for new glasses.
#1947Diary
After nearly a year of intercontinental travel, doing very little seems to be the way forward.
Thursday 6th November 1947
38 degrees, thick fog.
Took prescription to Tummin’s for new glasses.
#1947Diary
*National Grid surge as everyone goes to the kitchen to put the kettle on* #CelebrityTraitors
November 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
*National Grid surge as everyone goes to the kitchen to put the kettle on* #CelebrityTraitors
A ginger nut biscuit dunked in a cup of tea is one of life’s great pleasures.
November 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
A ginger nut biscuit dunked in a cup of tea is one of life’s great pleasures.
Saturday reminded me how fantastic the Barbican estate is.
November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Saturday reminded me how fantastic the Barbican estate is.
Arthur heads to Harley Street for new glasses.
Wednesday 5th November 1947
44 degrees, lovely day.
I to town after lunch and saw Norman Fleming, 92 Harley Street who ordered new glasses for me.
#1947Diary
Wednesday 5th November 1947
44 degrees, lovely day.
I to town after lunch and saw Norman Fleming, 92 Harley Street who ordered new glasses for me.
#1947Diary
November 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Arthur heads to Harley Street for new glasses.
Wednesday 5th November 1947
44 degrees, lovely day.
I to town after lunch and saw Norman Fleming, 92 Harley Street who ordered new glasses for me.
#1947Diary
Wednesday 5th November 1947
44 degrees, lovely day.
I to town after lunch and saw Norman Fleming, 92 Harley Street who ordered new glasses for me.
#1947Diary
Reposted by Chris Ponting
#OnThisDay 5 November 1980
JOURNEY INTO THE UNKNOWN
When #TomBaker, TV's #DrWho, steamed in like the Titanic looking for a disaster, followed by his gang of sweating, swearing rag-tag-and-bobtail Soho revellers, he became the main event.
"I don't want the horrible realities..."
JOURNEY INTO THE UNKNOWN
When #TomBaker, TV's #DrWho, steamed in like the Titanic looking for a disaster, followed by his gang of sweating, swearing rag-tag-and-bobtail Soho revellers, he became the main event.
"I don't want the horrible realities..."
November 5, 2025 at 3:58 PM
#OnThisDay 5 November 1980
JOURNEY INTO THE UNKNOWN
When #TomBaker, TV's #DrWho, steamed in like the Titanic looking for a disaster, followed by his gang of sweating, swearing rag-tag-and-bobtail Soho revellers, he became the main event.
"I don't want the horrible realities..."
JOURNEY INTO THE UNKNOWN
When #TomBaker, TV's #DrWho, steamed in like the Titanic looking for a disaster, followed by his gang of sweating, swearing rag-tag-and-bobtail Soho revellers, he became the main event.
"I don't want the horrible realities..."
Reposted by Chris Ponting
Penny for the Guy
November 5, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Penny for the Guy
It’s time once again to remember the fallen, with a life sized man of poppy parked by the fire escape of our local Tesco.
But he’s safely in barracks* every evening.
*back of the car
@remembrancewatch.bsky.social
But he’s safely in barracks* every evening.
*back of the car
@remembrancewatch.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
It’s time once again to remember the fallen, with a life sized man of poppy parked by the fire escape of our local Tesco.
But he’s safely in barracks* every evening.
*back of the car
@remembrancewatch.bsky.social
But he’s safely in barracks* every evening.
*back of the car
@remembrancewatch.bsky.social
I must confirm that I’m *not* in love with her and I don’t feel fine.
I must confirm that I am *not* every woman.
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I must confirm that I’m *not* in love with her and I don’t feel fine.