Robert
@gruffexterior.bsky.social
Heron addict, Lincoln City, culture, alienation, boredom and despair.
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The poem on my heart today: #Adlestrop, by Edward Thomas. A moment of stillness at a deserted railway station in the summer of 1914: written in early 1915, and published in spring 1917, just days after Second Lieutenant Edward Thomas, Royal Garrison Artillery, was killed at the Battle of Arras.
November 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM
The poem on my heart today: #Adlestrop, by Edward Thomas. A moment of stillness at a deserted railway station in the summer of 1914: written in early 1915, and published in spring 1917, just days after Second Lieutenant Edward Thomas, Royal Garrison Artillery, was killed at the Battle of Arras.
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Now tell us about your "Island of strangers" speech, you absolute binfire of a PM.
Racism returning to UK politics – and people are very scared, says Starmer
Racism returning to UK politics – and people are very scared, says Starmer
PM attacks ‘toxic division of Reform’ and gives strongest signal yet that two-child benefit cap will be lifted
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UK politics live – latest updates
Decades-old racism is returning to British politics, and “it makes people feel very scared” Keir Starmer has said, warning that divisive hard-right politics was “tearing our country apart”.
Speaking to GP and TV personality Amir Khan, the prime minister accused Nigel Farage’s Reform UK of overseeing a return of the racist and divisive politics “that frankly I thought we had dealt with decades ago”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Now tell us about your "Island of strangers" speech, you absolute binfire of a PM.
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Remember, when journalists just let trans people live their lives in peace, it’s “ideological capture”, but when they use their own personal anti-trans beliefs to lead a campaign to close down the only place in the country trans youth received healthcare, it’s absolutely fine, nothing to see here.
Emily Maitlis admitting she worked at the bbc to try and get healthcare for trans people shut down
November 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Remember, when journalists just let trans people live their lives in peace, it’s “ideological capture”, but when they use their own personal anti-trans beliefs to lead a campaign to close down the only place in the country trans youth received healthcare, it’s absolutely fine, nothing to see here.
Woke up at 5 from a dream in which my father was about to lecture/bollock me about my drinking habits. Likely foreshadowing my visit at the weekend.
November 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Woke up at 5 from a dream in which my father was about to lecture/bollock me about my drinking habits. Likely foreshadowing my visit at the weekend.
Little bit annoyed that I didn't bother trying for Radiohead tickets now.
November 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Little bit annoyed that I didn't bother trying for Radiohead tickets now.
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Good God, someone's just uploaded to YouTube a nearly 2-hour long video of one of the original Vic Reeves Big Night Out live shows at the Albany Empire from 1989. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKPU...
Vic Reeves Big Night Out - 30 April 1989
YouTube video by Peter Brooke Turner
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Good God, someone's just uploaded to YouTube a nearly 2-hour long video of one of the original Vic Reeves Big Night Out live shows at the Albany Empire from 1989. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKPU...
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Incredible shit here: the man who provided the template for stomping on the BBC when it displeases malicious actors in politics, complaining that malicious actors in politics are using his template for stomping on the BBC for displeasing them.
November 10, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Incredible shit here: the man who provided the template for stomping on the BBC when it displeases malicious actors in politics, complaining that malicious actors in politics are using his template for stomping on the BBC for displeasing them.
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York's Clifford’s Tower is to be given a new setting. York Council approved plans for a £10 million redevelopment of the surrounding area, replacing the Castle car park with green parkland, walkways and "spaces for reflection." The mound beneath the tower was the site of the 1190
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 AM
York's Clifford’s Tower is to be given a new setting. York Council approved plans for a £10 million redevelopment of the surrounding area, replacing the Castle car park with green parkland, walkways and "spaces for reflection." The mound beneath the tower was the site of the 1190
Light drizzle, slight chill in the air, two trains cancelled. Pure autumn.
November 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Light drizzle, slight chill in the air, two trains cancelled. Pure autumn.
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This is fucking brilliant, and you should read it: lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...
Maybe Don’t Talk to the New York Times About Zohran Mamdani
It’s remarkable, the people you’ll hear from. Teach for even a little while at an expensive institution—the term they tend to prefer is “elite”—and odds are that eventually someone who was a studen…
lithub.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:24 PM
This is fucking brilliant, and you should read it: lithub.com/maybe-dont-t...
Love Charles Sargeant Jagger sculptures.
GWR War Memorial, Paddington Station
GWR War Memorial, Paddington Station
November 9, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Love Charles Sargeant Jagger sculptures.
GWR War Memorial, Paddington Station
GWR War Memorial, Paddington Station
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This is remarkable because Patrick and Gabriel quote Watson directly in their first book explaining how the much-vaunted but probably criminal “Labour whistleblowers” BBC Panorama bullshit came directly from him, as a stunt he personally orchestrated and forced on the public as a terrifying scandal.
November 8, 2025 at 1:42 AM
This is remarkable because Patrick and Gabriel quote Watson directly in their first book explaining how the much-vaunted but probably criminal “Labour whistleblowers” BBC Panorama bullshit came directly from him, as a stunt he personally orchestrated and forced on the public as a terrifying scandal.
Supposed to do stuff, but started watching Edge of Darkness now.
November 8, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Supposed to do stuff, but started watching Edge of Darkness now.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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If there’s any of you who profess to be into noir and have not yet seen MR INBETWEEN, you need to fix that asap. If you need further convincing, my @crimereads.bsky.social piece from a few years ago
#noirvember
crimereads.com/mr-inbetween/
#noirvember
crimereads.com/mr-inbetween/
Mr. Inbetween: It’s Time to Appreciate the Genius of This Very Australian Noir
I recently chaired a panel in which several American crime writers discussed their most memorable discoveries in terms of noir television and film during the various COVID lockdowns we have all end…
crimereads.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:38 PM
If there’s any of you who profess to be into noir and have not yet seen MR INBETWEEN, you need to fix that asap. If you need further convincing, my @crimereads.bsky.social piece from a few years ago
#noirvember
crimereads.com/mr-inbetween/
#noirvember
crimereads.com/mr-inbetween/
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'A remarkable record; a ten-out-of-ten, five-star masterpiece.'
Many Happy Returns to #GZA's Liquid Swords, which turns 30 today!
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Many Happy Returns to #GZA's Liquid Swords, which turns 30 today!
buff.ly/WOjn6gR
November 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
'A remarkable record; a ten-out-of-ten, five-star masterpiece.'
Many Happy Returns to #GZA's Liquid Swords, which turns 30 today!
buff.ly/WOjn6gR
Many Happy Returns to #GZA's Liquid Swords, which turns 30 today!
buff.ly/WOjn6gR
Got to get back into Yellowstone this week.
November 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Got to get back into Yellowstone this week.
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Rio Ferdinand bleating on about Dubai and living standards. How much are these clowns paid for this. Hes always been a total tit
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Rio Ferdinand bleating on about Dubai and living standards. How much are these clowns paid for this. Hes always been a total tit
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A few early pints and now home for tea.
November 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
A few early pints and now home for tea.
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The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The world’s first trillionaire initiated a move that has left more than half a million people dead, most of whom are children.
New Max Cooper and Rob Clouth EP is bangin', as the youth used to say
youtu.be/1HejagLZv0w?...
youtu.be/1HejagLZv0w?...
8 Billion Realities
YouTube video by Max Cooper - Topic
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November 7, 2025 at 1:07 PM
New Max Cooper and Rob Clouth EP is bangin', as the youth used to say
youtu.be/1HejagLZv0w?...
youtu.be/1HejagLZv0w?...
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