IAmKuriousBrown
@iamkuriousbrown.bsky.social
A grumpy, dyslexic northerner from Hull. On holiday from the world's leading hate platform.
@hullcitycouncil.bsky.social schemes often include images of people cycling (and not cars) - conjuring idyllic, peaceful scenes, but offer no means to do this safely.
This Chanterlands Ave proposal will apparently provide cycling infrastructure "where possible", which sounds like a cop-out to me.
This Chanterlands Ave proposal will apparently provide cycling infrastructure "where possible", which sounds like a cop-out to me.
August 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
@hullcitycouncil.bsky.social schemes often include images of people cycling (and not cars) - conjuring idyllic, peaceful scenes, but offer no means to do this safely.
This Chanterlands Ave proposal will apparently provide cycling infrastructure "where possible", which sounds like a cop-out to me.
This Chanterlands Ave proposal will apparently provide cycling infrastructure "where possible", which sounds like a cop-out to me.
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From Amsterdam's underwater bike parking to Utrecht's rainbow path, from Rotterdam's elegant bridges to Groningen's living streets.
@dutchcycling.nl has curated a series of self-guided study tours to lead you through the infrastructural highlights of several cities.
dutchcycling.nl/programs/exp...
@dutchcycling.nl has curated a series of self-guided study tours to lead you through the infrastructural highlights of several cities.
dutchcycling.nl/programs/exp...
August 13, 2025 at 6:46 AM
From Amsterdam's underwater bike parking to Utrecht's rainbow path, from Rotterdam's elegant bridges to Groningen's living streets.
@dutchcycling.nl has curated a series of self-guided study tours to lead you through the infrastructural highlights of several cities.
dutchcycling.nl/programs/exp...
@dutchcycling.nl has curated a series of self-guided study tours to lead you through the infrastructural highlights of several cities.
dutchcycling.nl/programs/exp...
Earlier this week I was peering into the garden and witnessed a blackbird eat a box tree moth. All of which, strangely, reminded of @scarpermac.bsky.social.
July 18, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Earlier this week I was peering into the garden and witnessed a blackbird eat a box tree moth. All of which, strangely, reminded of @scarpermac.bsky.social.
@hullcitycouncil.bsky.social left behind on active travel once more by authorities with a clear, progressive vision.
Sheffield will be the UK’s biggest city to trial side-road zebra crossings — simple, low-cost changes to make streets safer. We’re already leading Yorkshire on School Streets. This is the next step.
Thanks @maxsullivan.bsky.social for the inspiration
nowthenmagazine.com/articles/she...
Thanks @maxsullivan.bsky.social for the inspiration
nowthenmagazine.com/articles/she...
Sheffield set to become UK's biggest city to trial new zebra crossings, hoping to boost active travel and cut road deaths
The new crossings are a hundred times cheaper than traditional zebras, but are not currently recommended by the Department for Transport.
nowthenmagazine.com
July 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
@hullcitycouncil.bsky.social left behind on active travel once more by authorities with a clear, progressive vision.
Only just found out about the passing of DJ Sonya. I so many of my friends at her indie club nights! Very sad.
www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-ea...
www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-ea...
Tributes pour in for DJ Sonya ahead of night out in her honour at The Adelphi
'Lovely' and 'kind' DJ Sonya was a friend and mentor to many
www.hulldailymail.co.uk
June 30, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Only just found out about the passing of DJ Sonya. I so many of my friends at her indie club nights! Very sad.
www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-ea...
www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-ea...
The perfect way to finish off my holiday!
Perfect weather for it... 'Avenues Open Gardens 2025', Hull. Open today 1:00 - 5:00pm. Stop by for a chat.
#OpenGardens2025 #Hull #opengarden #eastyorkshire #gardens
#OpenGardens2025 #Hull #opengarden #eastyorkshire #gardens
June 29, 2025 at 9:46 AM
The perfect way to finish off my holiday!
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If anyone has spotted any particularly car-brained or motonormative policy statements anywhere (e.g., from government, local authorities, businesses, etc.) then I'd be grateful if you could point me at them. It's for a thing.
June 25, 2025 at 3:18 PM
If anyone has spotted any particularly car-brained or motonormative policy statements anywhere (e.g., from government, local authorities, businesses, etc.) then I'd be grateful if you could point me at them. It's for a thing.
In the last 2 years @hullcitycouncil.bsky.social under @cllrmikeross.bsky.social have opened a popular green park to cars because of 1 driver complaint, opened bus/cycle lanes to cars despite receiving dozens of objections on safety grounds, and provided grants to open chain fast food restaurants. 🤦♂️
There’s no one answer to this but making it easier for kids to be active outdoors, particularly as part of daily routines, can play a big role in supporting healthier lives. Child-friendly streets that support doorstep play and safe, attractive walking & cycling routes to school are a priority.
Majority of children will be overweight or obese in nine areas of England by 2035, study shows
Exclusive: Analysis by Royal Society for Public Health suggests obesity rates will rise in 90% of the country
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In the last 2 years @hullcitycouncil.bsky.social under @cllrmikeross.bsky.social have opened a popular green park to cars because of 1 driver complaint, opened bus/cycle lanes to cars despite receiving dozens of objections on safety grounds, and provided grants to open chain fast food restaurants. 🤦♂️
This reminds me of when my wife encouraged me to try rollerskating in my late 30s. It was a bad idea and I consider myself lucky no one lost their lives.
June 6, 2025 at 8:48 AM
This reminds me of when my wife encouraged me to try rollerskating in my late 30s. It was a bad idea and I consider myself lucky no one lost their lives.
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New paper in Area:
'Watery archives: Reflections on doing participatory archival research for climate action and audience engagement' by @hannahworthen.bsky.social & Claire Weatherall
This paper is part of an ongoing Special Section on 'Participatory Historical Geography'.
doi.org/10.1111/area...
'Watery archives: Reflections on doing participatory archival research for climate action and audience engagement' by @hannahworthen.bsky.social & Claire Weatherall
This paper is part of an ongoing Special Section on 'Participatory Historical Geography'.
doi.org/10.1111/area...
Area | RGS Geography Journal | Wiley Online Library
This paper is based on our experience of running a workshop at the Hull History Centre in the Summer of 2023 and reflects on the value of participatory approaches and co-production to open up access ...
doi.org
January 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New paper in Area:
'Watery archives: Reflections on doing participatory archival research for climate action and audience engagement' by @hannahworthen.bsky.social & Claire Weatherall
This paper is part of an ongoing Special Section on 'Participatory Historical Geography'.
doi.org/10.1111/area...
'Watery archives: Reflections on doing participatory archival research for climate action and audience engagement' by @hannahworthen.bsky.social & Claire Weatherall
This paper is part of an ongoing Special Section on 'Participatory Historical Geography'.
doi.org/10.1111/area...
'Grandad, what did @hullcitycouncil.bsky.social and @cllrmikeross.bsky.social do during the climate crisis?'
'Stole green family spaces to store the cars of a minority of complaining drivers under the guise that it balances the needs of all park users.'
news.hull.gov.uk/23/05/2025/e...
'Stole green family spaces to store the cars of a minority of complaining drivers under the guise that it balances the needs of all park users.'
news.hull.gov.uk/23/05/2025/e...
East Park to undergo improvements to enhance accessibility - Hull CC News
Hull City Council has confirmed that one of the city’s most cherished parks, East Park, will benefit from significant improvement works starting this month. The project aims to enhance accessibility...
news.hull.gov.uk
May 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
'Grandad, what did @hullcitycouncil.bsky.social and @cllrmikeross.bsky.social do during the climate crisis?'
'Stole green family spaces to store the cars of a minority of complaining drivers under the guise that it balances the needs of all park users.'
news.hull.gov.uk/23/05/2025/e...
'Stole green family spaces to store the cars of a minority of complaining drivers under the guise that it balances the needs of all park users.'
news.hull.gov.uk/23/05/2025/e...
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Lyon just opened a new 1500 space bike parking station!
It spans across two levels, has maintenance areas and is directly accessible via the station, metro and taxis.
📸 Réseau vélo et marche
It spans across two levels, has maintenance areas and is directly accessible via the station, metro and taxis.
📸 Réseau vélo et marche
May 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Lyon just opened a new 1500 space bike parking station!
It spans across two levels, has maintenance areas and is directly accessible via the station, metro and taxis.
📸 Réseau vélo et marche
It spans across two levels, has maintenance areas and is directly accessible via the station, metro and taxis.
📸 Réseau vélo et marche
To go from "Happy international nurses day" to the vile dog-whistle opportunism of "immigrants are driving down wages" in the space of 3 hours is quite the turnaround, @damedianajohnson.bsky.social.
#hopenothate #fuckfascism #noconfidence
#hopenothate #fuckfascism #noconfidence
May 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
To go from "Happy international nurses day" to the vile dog-whistle opportunism of "immigrants are driving down wages" in the space of 3 hours is quite the turnaround, @damedianajohnson.bsky.social.
#hopenothate #fuckfascism #noconfidence
#hopenothate #fuckfascism #noconfidence
One again, @damedianajohnson.bsky.social - this is vile. This legitimises racist lies. And to say it ill-advised from @teamlabouruk.bsky.social is an understatement. You cannot adopt Reform rhetoric and win.
I was wondering why Keir Starmer's "island of strangers" figure of speech made my blood run cold. Then I saw this video clip made by @zarahsultana.bsky.social. The rhetoric is the same and @teamlabouruk.bsky.social need to ask themselves if they think echoing Enoch Powell is sensible.
May 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
One again, @damedianajohnson.bsky.social - this is vile. This legitimises racist lies. And to say it ill-advised from @teamlabouruk.bsky.social is an understatement. You cannot adopt Reform rhetoric and win.
I'm enjoying the tunes curated by Jason Spaceman on this surprise outing from him.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Iggy Pop - Slow Sunday: Jason Pierce sits in - BBC Sounds
Jason Pierce of Spiritualized sits in for Iggy with a suitable Slow Sunday selection.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I'm enjoying the tunes curated by Jason Spaceman on this surprise outing from him.
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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“Aw, c’mon, they’re just little wooden figures, how scary can they actually b…😳”
The Roos Carr figures, East Yorkshire, c. 600-500BC. Yew & quartzite,
Hull & East Riding Museum.
#FindsFriday
The Roos Carr figures, East Yorkshire, c. 600-500BC. Yew & quartzite,
Hull & East Riding Museum.
#FindsFriday
May 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
“Aw, c’mon, they’re just little wooden figures, how scary can they actually b…😳”
The Roos Carr figures, East Yorkshire, c. 600-500BC. Yew & quartzite,
Hull & East Riding Museum.
#FindsFriday
The Roos Carr figures, East Yorkshire, c. 600-500BC. Yew & quartzite,
Hull & East Riding Museum.
#FindsFriday
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This website shows the nearest 10 branches of Greggs to any point in the UK. I'm afraid to say there are a lot of places where it looks like a dot alasdairrae.github.io/steakbakespi...
May 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM
This website shows the nearest 10 branches of Greggs to any point in the UK. I'm afraid to say there are a lot of places where it looks like a dot alasdairrae.github.io/steakbakespi...
Sums up @hullcitycouncil.bsky.social's transport strategy under Hull's #Libdems perfectly.
Fundamentally the issue is clear: if I leave my home and choose the most polluting and antisocial form of transport my local authority makes this easy; if I try to be responsible, pro-social and healthy, my local authority makes this hard
April 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Sums up @hullcitycouncil.bsky.social's transport strategy under Hull's #Libdems perfectly.
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Here’s this week’s cartoon for @australia.theguardian.com
A tribute to Socceroo Jackson Irvine as told by his arm tattoos www.theguardian.com/football/pic...
A tribute to Socceroo Jackson Irvine as told by his arm tattoos www.theguardian.com/football/pic...
David Squires on … a tribute to Socceroo Jackson Irvine as told by his arm tattoos
Our cartoonist looks at the midfielder’s creative ideas and inspirations that are leading Australia closer to the 2026 World Cup
www.theguardian.com
March 27, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Here’s this week’s cartoon for @australia.theguardian.com
A tribute to Socceroo Jackson Irvine as told by his arm tattoos www.theguardian.com/football/pic...
A tribute to Socceroo Jackson Irvine as told by his arm tattoos www.theguardian.com/football/pic...
Spent breakfast watching 2 goldfinches that have nested in the tree our front garden.
March 21, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Spent breakfast watching 2 goldfinches that have nested in the tree our front garden.
@hullcitycouncil.bsky.social 's plans to 'Make East Park Shit Again' gain pace.
Is exposing children to NO2 emissions a national
@libdems.org.uk policy, or just one from our local lot?
Is exposing children to NO2 emissions a national
@libdems.org.uk policy, or just one from our local lot?
March 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
@hullcitycouncil.bsky.social 's plans to 'Make East Park Shit Again' gain pace.
Is exposing children to NO2 emissions a national
@libdems.org.uk policy, or just one from our local lot?
Is exposing children to NO2 emissions a national
@libdems.org.uk policy, or just one from our local lot?
@theguardian.com cartographer appears to have misplaced #Hull from the map accompanying an article that repeatedly mentions Hull, so I fixed it.
March 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
@theguardian.com cartographer appears to have misplaced #Hull from the map accompanying an article that repeatedly mentions Hull, so I fixed it.
The consensus is that this is what I look like.
February 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The consensus is that this is what I look like.
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Prog 207
I used to visit Croydon with my mum for 'the big shops' We'd always have a slice of coffee cake in Allders *sigh*
O! Carlos Ezquerra, 2000AD artist lived in Croydon. Whoever this creep was, needs to have a word with themselves!
Clearly, mice got to this issue. Definitely most un-zarjaz!
I used to visit Croydon with my mum for 'the big shops' We'd always have a slice of coffee cake in Allders *sigh*
O! Carlos Ezquerra, 2000AD artist lived in Croydon. Whoever this creep was, needs to have a word with themselves!
Clearly, mice got to this issue. Definitely most un-zarjaz!
February 25, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Prog 207
I used to visit Croydon with my mum for 'the big shops' We'd always have a slice of coffee cake in Allders *sigh*
O! Carlos Ezquerra, 2000AD artist lived in Croydon. Whoever this creep was, needs to have a word with themselves!
Clearly, mice got to this issue. Definitely most un-zarjaz!
I used to visit Croydon with my mum for 'the big shops' We'd always have a slice of coffee cake in Allders *sigh*
O! Carlos Ezquerra, 2000AD artist lived in Croydon. Whoever this creep was, needs to have a word with themselves!
Clearly, mice got to this issue. Definitely most un-zarjaz!