David Howe
@davidprf.bsky.social
Retired academic, writer of text and general non-fiction books, coast and hill walker.
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David Howe
@davidprf.bsky.social
· Jan 20
Having spent 30+yrs writing academic books and papers, retirement has given my writing a new lease of life. OK, I've not become a prolific novelist but "Science and Sensibilty" is my 4th general non-fiction book since 2016 and I'm mighty proud thanks to Lutterworth Press @saraband-books.bsky.social
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Somebody just reminded me of this. Best correction ever:
It's nearly time to reveal my Quote Of The Year 🥳
In preparation, here's last year's one: a corker, from The Guardian 🤣
In preparation, here's last year's one: a corker, from The Guardian 🤣
November 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Somebody just reminded me of this. Best correction ever:
Quayside, Newcastle.
November 17, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Quayside, Newcastle.
What a great experience. I think I'm envious. And Jeff is a very generous as well as knowledgeable man. Lucky you and your students.
An extraordinary and very special morning with our MA students in the Jerwood Centre at Wordsworth Grasmere, exploring the manuscript development of ‘The Prelude’ under the expert curatorial guidance of Jeff Cowton. A real highlight of the academic year and our MA experience 📚🍃
November 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
What a great experience. I think I'm envious. And Jeff is a very generous as well as knowledgeable man. Lucky you and your students.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Once every 20 years or so, the director-general of the BBC is forced to resign for being insufficiently rightwing. Alastair Milne in 1987. Greg Dyke in 2004. Tim Davie in 2025. The great irony is that the BBC was in all cases profoundly biased towards established power. But just not biased enough …
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Once every 20 years or so, the director-general of the BBC is forced to resign for being insufficiently rightwing. Alastair Milne in 1987. Greg Dyke in 2004. Tim Davie in 2025. The great irony is that the BBC was in all cases profoundly biased towards established power. But just not biased enough …
UEA Broad, Norwich on a bright Sunday morning.
November 9, 2025 at 11:38 AM
UEA Broad, Norwich on a bright Sunday morning.
The Forum, Norwich.
November 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The Forum, Norwich.
Autumn leaves on the pavement by Norwich Market.
November 6, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Autumn leaves on the pavement by Norwich Market.
North Norfolk salt marshes plus wind turbines out at sea on the far horizon.
October 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
North Norfolk salt marshes plus wind turbines out at sea on the far horizon.
Blakeney, North Norfolk. Tide rising.
October 31, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Blakeney, North Norfolk. Tide rising.
Stiffkey Salt marshes, North Norfolk on a bright 1st October morning.
October 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Stiffkey Salt marshes, North Norfolk on a bright 1st October morning.
Skyscape, Aldeburgh, Suffolk.
October 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Skyscape, Aldeburgh, Suffolk.
Aldeburgh sunrise looking East across the North Sea.
October 22, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Aldeburgh sunrise looking East across the North Sea.
Maggi Hambling's Scallop, Aldeburgh.
October 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Maggi Hambling's Scallop, Aldeburgh.
Rainbow over Southwold pier on blustery day.
October 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Rainbow over Southwold pier on blustery day.
The Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Norwich looking rather magnificent in this morning's early sunshine.
October 5, 2025 at 8:52 AM
The Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Norwich looking rather magnificent in this morning's early sunshine.
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Sheringham to Cromer beach + seagull.
September 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Sheringham to Cromer beach + seagull.
North Norfolk on the way to Cromer.
September 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
North Norfolk on the way to Cromer.
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Power is the rock on which truth founders. The mainstream media, with a few exceptions, is a single-issue lobby group, whose purpose is to assert the rights of capital.
Here's what I've learnt about the industry in 40 years in journalism.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Here's what I've learnt about the industry in 40 years in journalism.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I have now been a journalist for 40 years. The forces ranged against my profession have never been so powerful | George Monbiot
Once, I believed that humanity’s problem was an information deficit. Now, I know you can’t speak truth to power if power controls your words, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Power is the rock on which truth founders. The mainstream media, with a few exceptions, is a single-issue lobby group, whose purpose is to assert the rights of capital.
Here's what I've learnt about the industry in 40 years in journalism.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Here's what I've learnt about the industry in 40 years in journalism.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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There are 20 restaurants & cafes & 9 bars in the House of Commons. These are heavily subsidised - a pint of beer costs £3.50. 9 bars in a place of work seems absurd. The subsidies shield MPs from the reality of the outside world & should be withdrawn immediately. Indeed the bars should be shut.
September 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
There are 20 restaurants & cafes & 9 bars in the House of Commons. These are heavily subsidised - a pint of beer costs £3.50. 9 bars in a place of work seems absurd. The subsidies shield MPs from the reality of the outside world & should be withdrawn immediately. Indeed the bars should be shut.