Judith Knott
@judithmknott.bsky.social
Researching 19th-century German letters - when I’m not learning Estonian, knitting or playing piano.
FRSA, ex-civil servant and uni governor. (Pronoun tema.)
FRSA, ex-civil servant and uni governor. (Pronoun tema.)
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Judith Knott
@judithmknott.bsky.social
· Sep 22
Excited to announce I have a German article in Vol 24 of the Mendelssohn-Studien, due out in November.
“Der Rest ist Schweigen”: Zwei Briefe von Rebecka Dirichlet an Johanna Kinkel.
www.wehrhahn-verlag.de/public/index...
(picture is Rebecka’s sister Fanny Hensel)
“Der Rest ist Schweigen”: Zwei Briefe von Rebecka Dirichlet an Johanna Kinkel.
www.wehrhahn-verlag.de/public/index...
(picture is Rebecka’s sister Fanny Hensel)
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Waterfall in Warnscale Beck
January 18, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Waterfall in Warnscale Beck
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Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom
www.government.se/statements/2...
www.government.se/statements/2...
January 18, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom
www.government.se/statements/2...
www.government.se/statements/2...
Whatever happened to *enlightened* self-interest?
January 18, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Whatever happened to *enlightened* self-interest?
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Macron now refers to "intimidation or threat", explicitly comparing US behaviour in Greenland to Russia's approach to Ukraine. Sweden's PM says: "We will not allow ourselves to be blackmailed". Much, tougher language from Europeans than we have seen before, responding to the US escalation.
January 17, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Macron now refers to "intimidation or threat", explicitly comparing US behaviour in Greenland to Russia's approach to Ukraine. Sweden's PM says: "We will not allow ourselves to be blackmailed". Much, tougher language from Europeans than we have seen before, responding to the US escalation.
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Find some spine, UK and Europe. Where’s that fabled spirit of resistance? Tell Trump to sod off. Close his golf courses. Take the gloves off. Badenoch kicked out Jenrick before he quit; what are we waiting for with Trump? Do we have to suffer abject humiliation? Enough. Enough already.
January 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Find some spine, UK and Europe. Where’s that fabled spirit of resistance? Tell Trump to sod off. Close his golf courses. Take the gloves off. Badenoch kicked out Jenrick before he quit; what are we waiting for with Trump? Do we have to suffer abject humiliation? Enough. Enough already.
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I’ve been stalwart backer of transatlantic alliance all my life. I understand why Europeans have so far trod softly/tried to keep Trump onside. But, there comes a time when you have to face reality. The US is no longer our ally. Its defense guarantee is worthless. Time to kick ass back🧵
January 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
I’ve been stalwart backer of transatlantic alliance all my life. I understand why Europeans have so far trod softly/tried to keep Trump onside. But, there comes a time when you have to face reality. The US is no longer our ally. Its defense guarantee is worthless. Time to kick ass back🧵
This is utterly unacceptable.
Yet I see very little comment about it.
Yet I see very little comment about it.
Speaker Mike Johnson and the denial of political freedom
Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the US Congress, is going to address both Houses of Parliament. This, I gather, is unprecedented. The 'honour' is being awarded to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the US Congress, is going to address both Houses of Parliament. This, I gather, is unprecedented. The 'honour' is being awarded to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence.
Speaker Mike Johnson and the denial of political freedom
On 20 January, Mike Johnson, the Speaker of the US Congress, is going to address both Houses of Parliament. This, I gather, is unprecedented. The 'honour' is being awarded to mark the 250th anniversar...
www.taxresearch.org.uk
January 17, 2026 at 10:22 AM
This is utterly unacceptable.
Yet I see very little comment about it.
Yet I see very little comment about it.
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67% of Reform MPs have previously been elected as representatives of the Conservative Party. They broke the country last time; do you trust them to fix it?
January 15, 2026 at 6:07 PM
67% of Reform MPs have previously been elected as representatives of the Conservative Party. They broke the country last time; do you trust them to fix it?
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I don’t want to worry anyone but Digging for Britain has just said that the largest UK archaeological dig is currently taking place a stone’s throw from where MR James set A Warning to the Curious.
January 14, 2026 at 9:58 PM
I don’t want to worry anyone but Digging for Britain has just said that the largest UK archaeological dig is currently taking place a stone’s throw from where MR James set A Warning to the Curious.
Lots of people suggesting Glasman to Reform.
But why stop there - Morgan McS?
Please …
But why stop there - Morgan McS?
Please …
January 15, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Lots of people suggesting Glasman to Reform.
But why stop there - Morgan McS?
Please …
But why stop there - Morgan McS?
Please …
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Light after rain at the head of Buttermere today
January 15, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Light after rain at the head of Buttermere today
So the media have their gossipy side show.
January 15, 2026 at 3:36 PM
So the media have their gossipy side show.
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Take a brief moment to fully absorb this: NATO member state militaries are being mobilised in case of attack....by the United States.
🚨🚨Breaking: "Sweden has sent military to Greenland".
Denmark's message: The Kingdom's soldiers will shoot back if Greenland is attacked.
"It is at the request of Denmark," writes PM Ulf Kristersson. 🧵
www.expressen.se/nyheter/varl...
Denmark's message: The Kingdom's soldiers will shoot back if Greenland is attacked.
"It is at the request of Denmark," writes PM Ulf Kristersson. 🧵
www.expressen.se/nyheter/varl...
JUST NU: Danska beskedet – skjuter tillbaka vid attack
Danmarks besked: Kungarikets soldater skjuter tillbaka om Grönland attackeras. Sverige har skickat militär till ön – mitt i den inflammerade dragkampen om den. ”Det är på förfrågan från Danmark”, skri...
www.expressen.se
January 14, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Take a brief moment to fully absorb this: NATO member state militaries are being mobilised in case of attack....by the United States.
And one frigging Brit.
Emmanuel Macron confirms on X French troops to Greenland: « At the request of Denmark, I have decided that France will participate in the joint exercises organized by Denmark in Greenland, Operation Arctic Endurance.
The first French military elements are already on their way. Others will follow. »
The first French military elements are already on their way. Others will follow. »
January 14, 2026 at 11:46 PM
And one frigging Brit.
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We could always send over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to protect Greenland. It gets him out of the way and Trump wouldn't want to upset the royals.
Starmer considering sending military to Greenland as Trump ratchets up rhetoric
Starmer considering sending military to Greenland as Trump ratchets up rhetoric
Starmer considering sending military to Greenland as Trump ratchets up rhetoric
www.independent.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 12:59 PM
We could always send over Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to protect Greenland. It gets him out of the way and Trump wouldn't want to upset the royals.
And one - one - sodding Brit.
We know whose side we’re on and it’s not the right one.
We know whose side we’re on and it’s not the right one.
NEW and WOW: Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, and Canada are sending troops to Greenland amid continued threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to annex the territory, multiple outlets reported. www.newsweek.com/greenland-ge...
Germany, other NATO allies sending troops to Greenland amid Trump threats
Trump said Wednesday anything less than U.S. control of Greenland would be "unacceptable" in a warning to NATO allies about Arctic security.
www.newsweek.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:31 PM
And one - one - sodding Brit.
We know whose side we’re on and it’s not the right one.
We know whose side we’re on and it’s not the right one.
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And here we are: the entire transatlantic alliance is now talking about Greenland, instead of talking about ending the war in Ukraine.
January 14, 2026 at 1:36 PM
And here we are: the entire transatlantic alliance is now talking about Greenland, instead of talking about ending the war in Ukraine.
If the Labour MP is so pissed off he could actually DO something. The rest of us don’t have that luxury.
A Labour MP has told Channel4News “FFS we are constantly being marched up hills to defend positions we think are wrong, only for Keir to u-turn and make us look like fools. This can't go on"
🚨The government has dropped plans requiring workers to sign up to its digital ID scheme in order to prove their right to work in the UK.
Nearly three million people have signed a parliamentary petition opposing the introduction of digital IDs
Nearly three million people have signed a parliamentary petition opposing the introduction of digital IDs
January 14, 2026 at 2:13 PM
If the Labour MP is so pissed off he could actually DO something. The rest of us don’t have that luxury.
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Crummock Water and Buttermere from Mellbreak
January 12, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Crummock Water and Buttermere from Mellbreak
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Anti-ICE protest in NYC today
January 12, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Anti-ICE protest in NYC today
Actually forgot about Trump and the evil that seems to dominate the world.
Spent the day with grandson.
Spent the day with grandson.
January 11, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Actually forgot about Trump and the evil that seems to dominate the world.
Spent the day with grandson.
Spent the day with grandson.
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“I have asked the clergy of the diocese to make sure their affairs are in order and they have written their wills.,not the time for statements. It is time to put our bodies between the powers of this world and the most vulnerable”. Rob Hirschfeld, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire
Redirecting...
www.facebook.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:31 PM
“I have asked the clergy of the diocese to make sure their affairs are in order and they have written their wills.,not the time for statements. It is time to put our bodies between the powers of this world and the most vulnerable”. Rob Hirschfeld, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire
Omg we listen to Radio 3 to get away from Justin Webb.
Now he’s invading the channel with his US sycophancy.
Now he’s invading the channel with his US sycophancy.
January 11, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Omg we listen to Radio 3 to get away from Justin Webb.
Now he’s invading the channel with his US sycophancy.
Now he’s invading the channel with his US sycophancy.
Redeploy ICE to Caracas?
BREAKING
The U.S. State Department is urging U.S. citizens to leave Venezuela immediately due to security concerns.
The State Department is advising Americans to remain hyper-vigilant about their surroundings, as armed militias are reportedly setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles.
The U.S. State Department is urging U.S. citizens to leave Venezuela immediately due to security concerns.
The State Department is advising Americans to remain hyper-vigilant about their surroundings, as armed militias are reportedly setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles.
January 10, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Redeploy ICE to Caracas?
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Cardinal Blake Cupich of Chicago, Illinois
"He confronted the officers.
ICE wanted to enter their cathedral to detain immigrants. With courage this Catholic Bishop confronted the agents and defended his faithful, the agents had no choice but to withdraw from the place."
"He confronted the officers.
ICE wanted to enter their cathedral to detain immigrants. With courage this Catholic Bishop confronted the agents and defended his faithful, the agents had no choice but to withdraw from the place."
January 10, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Cardinal Blake Cupich of Chicago, Illinois
"He confronted the officers.
ICE wanted to enter their cathedral to detain immigrants. With courage this Catholic Bishop confronted the agents and defended his faithful, the agents had no choice but to withdraw from the place."
"He confronted the officers.
ICE wanted to enter their cathedral to detain immigrants. With courage this Catholic Bishop confronted the agents and defended his faithful, the agents had no choice but to withdraw from the place."