Gothiron
@gothiron.bsky.social
Graves, confusion, city wandering like a startled cow, complaining about work. A Noticer of Small Things. Can't be arsed about Ambridge or The Archers anymore. MDANT
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Bought a cheese advent calendar!
November 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Bought a cheese advent calendar!
On a call where I think teaching snakes to tap dance might be simpler.
November 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
On a call where I think teaching snakes to tap dance might be simpler.
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Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
November 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.
Areas #onlyconnect Venue, Site, Spot, Places
November 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Areas #onlyconnect Venue, Site, Spot, Places
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If you’re around, I’ll be talking at the Highgate Lit & Sci on Monday (17th) 2pm, about my latest book. The Undesirables tells the story of the lives impacted by a terrible piece of UK legislation (which operated for 46 years)
hlsi.org.uk/courses/hist...
hlsi.org.uk/courses/hist...
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
If you’re around, I’ll be talking at the Highgate Lit & Sci on Monday (17th) 2pm, about my latest book. The Undesirables tells the story of the lives impacted by a terrible piece of UK legislation (which operated for 46 years)
hlsi.org.uk/courses/hist...
hlsi.org.uk/courses/hist...
And the latest #WeeklyRead - well they killed a few hours on trains I guess.
November 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
And the latest #WeeklyRead - well they killed a few hours on trains I guess.
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The beauty of the universe – whether we call it mathematics or magic - unfolding itself into you.
November 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The beauty of the universe – whether we call it mathematics or magic - unfolding itself into you.
My brother has been sending me photos of gravestones as a way of staying in touch.
November 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
My brother has been sending me photos of gravestones as a way of staying in touch.
Well a train and carefully timed bus jaunt to Wightwick Manor was well worth it. Definitely need a longer visit. Also woohoo for somewhere else which is friendly, has scones and Art Fund included.
November 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Well a train and carefully timed bus jaunt to Wightwick Manor was well worth it. Definitely need a longer visit. Also woohoo for somewhere else which is friendly, has scones and Art Fund included.
Well a train and carefully timed bus jaunt to Wightwick Manor was well worth it. Definitely need a longer visit. Also woohoo for somewhere else which is friendly, has scones and Art Fund included.
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Well a train and carefully timed bus jaunt to Wightwick Manor was well worth it. Definitely need a longer visit. Also woohoo for somewhere else which is friendly, has scones and Art Fund included.
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A couple of charming carvings of owls by Inuit artist Tudlik (1890–1966) for #OwlishMonday
www.inuitartfoundation.org/profiles/art...
www.inuitartfoundation.org/profiles/art...
October 20, 2025 at 10:57 AM
A couple of charming carvings of owls by Inuit artist Tudlik (1890–1966) for #OwlishMonday
www.inuitartfoundation.org/profiles/art...
www.inuitartfoundation.org/profiles/art...
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Book Cover of the Day:
November 10, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Book Cover of the Day:
Monday. With a day off.
November 10, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Monday. With a day off.
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Gary Lineker: "This is the mistake the BBC makes. The BBC tries to appease the people that hate the BBC, rather than worrying about the people that love the BBC."
April 22, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Gary Lineker: "This is the mistake the BBC makes. The BBC tries to appease the people that hate the BBC, rather than worrying about the people that love the BBC."
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Juat discovered via @whenisbirths.bsky.social that Sesame Street debuted on this day in 1969. This came to mind, pretty much instantly.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_tr...
#Muppets
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_tr...
#Muppets
Sesame Street: Martians Discover a Radio
YouTube video by Sesame Street
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Juat discovered via @whenisbirths.bsky.social that Sesame Street debuted on this day in 1969. This came to mind, pretty much instantly.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_tr...
#Muppets
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_tr...
#Muppets
This IS a frog in a waistcoat vesta case; it is NOT a bit of tackle.
November 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
This IS a frog in a waistcoat vesta case; it is NOT a bit of tackle.
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Instead of a necklace that alerts authorities if you've fallen and can't get up, how about an amulet that releases a clattering cloud of ravens across the earth?
How about a brooch that summons the help of the old gods of darkness and wine-stained debauchery?
How about a brooch that summons the help of the old gods of darkness and wine-stained debauchery?
November 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Instead of a necklace that alerts authorities if you've fallen and can't get up, how about an amulet that releases a clattering cloud of ravens across the earth?
How about a brooch that summons the help of the old gods of darkness and wine-stained debauchery?
How about a brooch that summons the help of the old gods of darkness and wine-stained debauchery?
Slight drizzle and I have full on Medusa Attack Hair.
November 9, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Slight drizzle and I have full on Medusa Attack Hair.
You don't need the Paris Metro for decorative public transit.
November 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
You don't need the Paris Metro for decorative public transit.
LipSmackinThirstQenchingLawBreakingVapeSupplyingNoIDRetailing
November 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
LipSmackinThirstQenchingLawBreakingVapeSupplyingNoIDRetailing
Well Claptrap in Stourbridge is a flipping ace venue, friendly crowd and The Humdrum Express gig was a total blast.
November 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Well Claptrap in Stourbridge is a flipping ace venue, friendly crowd and The Humdrum Express gig was a total blast.
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It was great to see the First Battalion of Useless ex Tory Prime Ministers at the Cenotaph.
November 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
It was great to see the First Battalion of Useless ex Tory Prime Ministers at the Cenotaph.
And a big "you fucking unsociable arseholes" to people painting their nails on a hot train. Do you have no sense of smell?
November 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
And a big "you fucking unsociable arseholes" to people painting their nails on a hot train. Do you have no sense of smell?