Heather Tweed
@heathertweed.bsky.social
Artist, writer, researcher. Veiled & forgotten 19th Century characters, Circus, Music Hall.
SoA, British Music Hall Soc, Circus250
Book Ahoy!
www.heathertweed.net
www.heathertweed.co.uk
SoA, British Music Hall Soc, Circus250
Book Ahoy!
www.heathertweed.net
www.heathertweed.co.uk
Pinned
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It's the Year of the Horse 🐴
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the animals of the Chinese zodiac in art 👉 https://artuk.org/discover/stories/animals-of-the-chinese-zodiac
'Whistlejacket' by George Stubbs (1724–1806) 📷 National Gallery
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the animals of the Chinese zodiac in art 👉 https://artuk.org/discover/stories/animals-of-the-chinese-zodiac
'Whistlejacket' by George Stubbs (1724–1806) 📷 National Gallery
Animals of the Chinese zodiac | Art UK
Every year, millions of people across the world gather with family and friends to celebrate the Lunar New Year (sometimes known as Chinese New Year). In Chinese tradition, each year is designated one of twelve animals – this is known in the west as the Chinese zodiac.
artuk.org
February 17, 2026 at 1:02 PM
It's the Year of the Horse 🐴
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the animals of the Chinese zodiac in art 👉 https://artuk.org/discover/stories/animals-of-the-chinese-zodiac
'Whistlejacket' by George Stubbs (1724–1806) 📷 National Gallery
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the animals of the Chinese zodiac in art 👉 https://artuk.org/discover/stories/animals-of-the-chinese-zodiac
'Whistlejacket' by George Stubbs (1724–1806) 📷 National Gallery
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Beautiful line drawing of a Scottish gold torc (Netherurd, @tessmachling.bsky.social ??) by Keith Henderson in Piggott’s 1958 Scotland Before History (thanks to @gjmichaelson.bsky.social for reminding me of this book!)
#FindsFriday
#FindsFriday
February 13, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Beautiful line drawing of a Scottish gold torc (Netherurd, @tessmachling.bsky.social ??) by Keith Henderson in Piggott’s 1958 Scotland Before History (thanks to @gjmichaelson.bsky.social for reminding me of this book!)
#FindsFriday
#FindsFriday
Dame Ellen Terry still in the spotlight after all these years.
House she was born in long gone. 🎭
House she was born in long gone. 🎭
February 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Dame Ellen Terry still in the spotlight after all these years.
House she was born in long gone. 🎭
House she was born in long gone. 🎭
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Does anyone here have any 1970s images of St Ann Street in Chepstow?
Number 13 specifically the year it was listed 1974-1975
It was Grade II Listed but it’s been de-listed by CADW for a company who want to demolish it!!!
planningonline.monmouthshire.gov.uk/online-appli...
Number 13 specifically the year it was listed 1974-1975
It was Grade II Listed but it’s been de-listed by CADW for a company who want to demolish it!!!
planningonline.monmouthshire.gov.uk/online-appli...
DM/2025/01605
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The proposed demolition of an unlisted building and proposed development of nine affordable apartments, a communal amenity space, landscaping, cycle parking, sust...
planningonline.monmouthshire.gov.uk
February 11, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Does anyone here have any 1970s images of St Ann Street in Chepstow?
Number 13 specifically the year it was listed 1974-1975
It was Grade II Listed but it’s been de-listed by CADW for a company who want to demolish it!!!
planningonline.monmouthshire.gov.uk/online-appli...
Number 13 specifically the year it was listed 1974-1975
It was Grade II Listed but it’s been de-listed by CADW for a company who want to demolish it!!!
planningonline.monmouthshire.gov.uk/online-appli...
Does anyone here have any 1970s images of St Ann Street in Chepstow?
Number 13 specifically the year it was listed 1974-1975
It was Grade II Listed but it’s been de-listed by CADW for a company who want to demolish it!!!
planningonline.monmouthshire.gov.uk/online-appli...
Number 13 specifically the year it was listed 1974-1975
It was Grade II Listed but it’s been de-listed by CADW for a company who want to demolish it!!!
planningonline.monmouthshire.gov.uk/online-appli...
DM/2025/01605
|
The proposed demolition of an unlisted building and proposed development of nine affordable apartments, a communal amenity space, landscaping, cycle parking, sust...
planningonline.monmouthshire.gov.uk
February 11, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Does anyone here have any 1970s images of St Ann Street in Chepstow?
Number 13 specifically the year it was listed 1974-1975
It was Grade II Listed but it’s been de-listed by CADW for a company who want to demolish it!!!
planningonline.monmouthshire.gov.uk/online-appli...
Number 13 specifically the year it was listed 1974-1975
It was Grade II Listed but it’s been de-listed by CADW for a company who want to demolish it!!!
planningonline.monmouthshire.gov.uk/online-appli...
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It’s the 136th anniversary today of some highly prized artefacts from Ancient Egypt being auctioned in Liverpool. From there, the 180,000 mummified cats in question went to their splendid and dignified final resting place. A museum?
No. They were ground up and used for fertiliser 🧵
No. They were ground up and used for fertiliser 🧵
February 10, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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I think if Professor Challenger had brought that thing back from the lost world I'd have asked if he had anything else in the crate.
February 10, 2026 at 8:26 AM
I think if Professor Challenger had brought that thing back from the lost world I'd have asked if he had anything else in the crate.
Who designed this Leicester building?
Why it’s only Architect and improver of the horse cab design Mr Joseph Aloysius Hansom (26 October 1803 – 29 June 1882)
Why it’s only Architect and improver of the horse cab design Mr Joseph Aloysius Hansom (26 October 1803 – 29 June 1882)
February 10, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Who designed this Leicester building?
Why it’s only Architect and improver of the horse cab design Mr Joseph Aloysius Hansom (26 October 1803 – 29 June 1882)
Why it’s only Architect and improver of the horse cab design Mr Joseph Aloysius Hansom (26 October 1803 – 29 June 1882)
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Have your say before the end of the day.
The Guide to write your objection is here:
bit.ly/4jLWsim
#SaveLiverpoolStreetStation
The Guide to write your objection is here:
bit.ly/4jLWsim
#SaveLiverpoolStreetStation
February 9, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Have your say before the end of the day.
The Guide to write your objection is here:
bit.ly/4jLWsim
#SaveLiverpoolStreetStation
The Guide to write your objection is here:
bit.ly/4jLWsim
#SaveLiverpoolStreetStation
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Starter Pack: British Playwrights and Theatre Academics on Contemporary British Theatre
go.bsky.app/DZsHU73
go.bsky.app/DZsHU73
December 3, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Starter Pack: British Playwrights and Theatre Academics on Contemporary British Theatre
go.bsky.app/DZsHU73
go.bsky.app/DZsHU73
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DISCO ZEBRA!!!
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February 2, 2026 at 4:38 PM
DISCO ZEBRA!!!
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Calling all artists, creatives, writers, freelancers get your voice heard!
this message from @dacs.org.uk
‘The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has commissioned Alma Economics to conduct new research into AI’s impact on the creative sector,’
www.surveymonkey.com/r/KNSJJB5
this message from @dacs.org.uk
‘The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has commissioned Alma Economics to conduct new research into AI’s impact on the creative sector,’
www.surveymonkey.com/r/KNSJJB5
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February 2, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Calling all artists, creatives, writers, freelancers get your voice heard!
this message from @dacs.org.uk
‘The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has commissioned Alma Economics to conduct new research into AI’s impact on the creative sector,’
www.surveymonkey.com/r/KNSJJB5
this message from @dacs.org.uk
‘The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has commissioned Alma Economics to conduct new research into AI’s impact on the creative sector,’
www.surveymonkey.com/r/KNSJJB5
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For #MosaicMonday something a little different: the exquisite antropomorphic Aztec handle of an obsidian knife (Mexico c.1500) @britishmuseum.bsky.social - the artwork, the colours 🤩
February 2, 2026 at 8:12 AM
For #MosaicMonday something a little different: the exquisite antropomorphic Aztec handle of an obsidian knife (Mexico c.1500) @britishmuseum.bsky.social - the artwork, the colours 🤩
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Two posts over the last couple of weeks on retail vacancy and what to do about it.
First by me
stirlingretail.com/2026/01/19/r...
Second by @vacantshopsacademy.bsky.social
stirlingretail.com/2026/01/26/r...
@scotlandstowns.bsky.social
@stir.ac.uk
First by me
stirlingretail.com/2026/01/19/r...
Second by @vacantshopsacademy.bsky.social
stirlingretail.com/2026/01/26/r...
@scotlandstowns.bsky.social
@stir.ac.uk
Retail and Town Centre Vacancy Rates – Implications and Actions
Retail and town centre vacancy rates have been discussed on this blog before, but I make no apology for returning to the subject, and probably repeating myself. This post is the first of a two-part…
stirlingretail.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Two posts over the last couple of weeks on retail vacancy and what to do about it.
First by me
stirlingretail.com/2026/01/19/r...
Second by @vacantshopsacademy.bsky.social
stirlingretail.com/2026/01/26/r...
@scotlandstowns.bsky.social
@stir.ac.uk
First by me
stirlingretail.com/2026/01/19/r...
Second by @vacantshopsacademy.bsky.social
stirlingretail.com/2026/01/26/r...
@scotlandstowns.bsky.social
@stir.ac.uk
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For #MosaicMonday a #Roman mosaic showing the labyrinth of the Minotaur on Crete. The monster’s head is depicted in the centre. The simple depiction is alluding to the myth of Theseus, in which the Greek hero slays the Minotaur in the labyrinth with the help ... 🧵1/2
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#Archaeology
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#Archaeology
February 2, 2026 at 9:27 AM
For #MosaicMonday a #Roman mosaic showing the labyrinth of the Minotaur on Crete. The monster’s head is depicted in the centre. The simple depiction is alluding to the myth of Theseus, in which the Greek hero slays the Minotaur in the labyrinth with the help ... 🧵1/2
📷🏺
#Archaeology
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#Archaeology
An interesting report on the role of bookshops in the community. Focused on Wales but can equally apply to England, Wales, Ireland 📚📚📚🌞
www.booksellers.org.uk/getattachmen...
www.booksellers.org.uk/getattachmen...
www.booksellers.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 7:46 AM
An interesting report on the role of bookshops in the community. Focused on Wales but can equally apply to England, Wales, Ireland 📚📚📚🌞
www.booksellers.org.uk/getattachmen...
www.booksellers.org.uk/getattachmen...
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Fashion Gallery: 1740–1760
regency-explorer.net/fashion-gall...
Enjoy more than 30 photos of glamorous fashion for ladies and gentlemen.
#18thc #18thcentury
regency-explorer.net/fashion-gall...
Enjoy more than 30 photos of glamorous fashion for ladies and gentlemen.
#18thc #18thcentury
February 1, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Fashion Gallery: 1740–1760
regency-explorer.net/fashion-gall...
Enjoy more than 30 photos of glamorous fashion for ladies and gentlemen.
#18thc #18thcentury
regency-explorer.net/fashion-gall...
Enjoy more than 30 photos of glamorous fashion for ladies and gentlemen.
#18thc #18thcentury
Um what time is it exactly? I can see what my zodiac sign is 😃
February 1, 2026 at 7:15 AM
Um what time is it exactly? I can see what my zodiac sign is 😃
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Last call! Colby Book Prize nominations are due TOMORROW, 31 January. This prize is awarded to a book published during the preceding year that most advances our understanding of the #19thC British press. If you recently read a book that fits that description, we want to know!
Colby Book Prize Nomination - The Research Society for Victorian Periodicals (RSVP)
Application portal
buff.ly
January 30, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Last call! Colby Book Prize nominations are due TOMORROW, 31 January. This prize is awarded to a book published during the preceding year that most advances our understanding of the #19thC British press. If you recently read a book that fits that description, we want to know!
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Newly revealed intrigue, questionable finances, organist with no organ & more in @stdavidscathedral.bsky.social All between 1600 & 1740.
In @bodleian.ox.ac.uk & now published by @uniwalespress.bsky.social
11.30am Saturday 31st January 2026
Tickets via www.stdavidscathedral.org.uk/discover/library
In @bodleian.ox.ac.uk & now published by @uniwalespress.bsky.social
11.30am Saturday 31st January 2026
Tickets via www.stdavidscathedral.org.uk/discover/library
January 30, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Newly revealed intrigue, questionable finances, organist with no organ & more in @stdavidscathedral.bsky.social All between 1600 & 1740.
In @bodleian.ox.ac.uk & now published by @uniwalespress.bsky.social
11.30am Saturday 31st January 2026
Tickets via www.stdavidscathedral.org.uk/discover/library
In @bodleian.ox.ac.uk & now published by @uniwalespress.bsky.social
11.30am Saturday 31st January 2026
Tickets via www.stdavidscathedral.org.uk/discover/library
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Two hundred years ago #OnThisDay the magnificent Menai Suspension Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford, was opened. Read more about it on my web site: www.anglesey-history.co.uk/places/bridg...
January 30, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Two hundred years ago #OnThisDay the magnificent Menai Suspension Bridge, designed by Thomas Telford, was opened. Read more about it on my web site: www.anglesey-history.co.uk/places/bridg...