Mary Earnshaw
@maryearnshaw.bsky.social
Writer. Worrier. Tree whisperer.
Lives on England's northwest coast.
Has spent a lot of time in Zambia and Eswatini with her live-in archaeologist. Can cook for dozens over an open fire if bribed with wine. But would rather write poetry.
Lives on England's northwest coast.
Has spent a lot of time in Zambia and Eswatini with her live-in archaeologist. Can cook for dozens over an open fire if bribed with wine. But would rather write poetry.
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Not the first to make this point. But there is a tyrant in charge of another country who is accused of being heavily linked to a paedophile sex ring - and supposed ‘patriots’ in this country are passionately willing him to take down our national broadcaster. Madness.
November 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Not the first to make this point. But there is a tyrant in charge of another country who is accused of being heavily linked to a paedophile sex ring - and supposed ‘patriots’ in this country are passionately willing him to take down our national broadcaster. Madness.
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Flooding today on the River Suir at Kilsheelan, South Tipperary, Ireland.
November 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Flooding today on the River Suir at Kilsheelan, South Tipperary, Ireland.
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I have this, I love it. A slender, beautiful volume holding a stunning poetic journey. I keep going back and back to it. Local #Sheffield poet @petegreensolo.com whose writing flows with truth (and deserves to be known everywhere). Wonderful.
But then all the Longbarrow books are gorgeous...
But then all the Longbarrow books are gorgeous...
Nothing is quite absolute and whether
you’re seeking or fleeing, all roads lead
home. Move far enough in one direction,
landfall always rolls around again like
dawn.
'Hemisphere'
@petegreensolo.com
A short book
A long poem
An impossible journey
A snip at £6:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
you’re seeking or fleeing, all roads lead
home. Move far enough in one direction,
landfall always rolls around again like
dawn.
'Hemisphere'
@petegreensolo.com
A short book
A long poem
An impossible journey
A snip at £6:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
November 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
I have this, I love it. A slender, beautiful volume holding a stunning poetic journey. I keep going back and back to it. Local #Sheffield poet @petegreensolo.com whose writing flows with truth (and deserves to be known everywhere). Wonderful.
But then all the Longbarrow books are gorgeous...
But then all the Longbarrow books are gorgeous...
Beautiful books. Terrific content.
A seasonal reminder that you can order our titles from our website; orders are despatched within 24 hours. Recent hardbacks include Steve Ely's 'Eely' and Angelina D'Roza's 'The Blue Hour' (you'll also receive a free 'Inventory' pamphlet). Order here:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
November 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Beautiful books. Terrific content.
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No sales in 10 days, which makes this a particularly good day to buy a book from us
A seasonal reminder that you can order our titles from our website; orders are despatched within 24 hours. Recent hardbacks include Steve Ely's 'Eely' and Angelina D'Roza's 'The Blue Hour' (you'll also receive a free 'Inventory' pamphlet). Order here:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
November 14, 2025 at 11:11 AM
No sales in 10 days, which makes this a particularly good day to buy a book from us
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Without asylum:
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
November 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Without asylum:
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
Marks and Spencer wouldn't exist
Queen would have been without a front man
The other queen wouldn't have had a husband
Judith Kerr would never have written The Tiger Who Came to Tea
And thousands of less famous people wouldn't have been teachers, politicians, neighbours, etc
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Sorry to have missed this: robertsheppard.blogspot.com/2015/03/25-e...
November 14, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Sorry to have missed this: robertsheppard.blogspot.com/2015/03/25-e...
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Your occasional reminder, if you’re in the UK, that it is shaping up to be a hideous bird flu season, with many wildlife casualties (including resident birds, not just winter migrants), and, however soft your heart, it is a Really Bad Idea to handle sick or ‘injured’ birds or bring them inside.
November 14, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Your occasional reminder, if you’re in the UK, that it is shaping up to be a hideous bird flu season, with many wildlife casualties (including resident birds, not just winter migrants), and, however soft your heart, it is a Really Bad Idea to handle sick or ‘injured’ birds or bring them inside.
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Almost Arctic light this morning
November 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Almost Arctic light this morning
The last poet of the evening was performance poet @helenjeffery.bsky.social who is also a talented playwright, runs workshops online and in real life and also runs Sober Scribblers.
Thanks again to @rondavies.bsky.social for all the pics (sorry I left your name off the others Ron!)
Thanks again to @rondavies.bsky.social for all the pics (sorry I left your name off the others Ron!)
November 14, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The last poet of the evening was performance poet @helenjeffery.bsky.social who is also a talented playwright, runs workshops online and in real life and also runs Sober Scribblers.
Thanks again to @rondavies.bsky.social for all the pics (sorry I left your name off the others Ron!)
Thanks again to @rondavies.bsky.social for all the pics (sorry I left your name off the others Ron!)
Jeffa Kay's poetry journey began with an early prize winning debut at Formby Show as a child, but developed later as a response to grief after being widowed at a young age
November 14, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Jeffa Kay's poetry journey began with an early prize winning debut at Formby Show as a child, but developed later as a response to grief after being widowed at a young age
Jenny Robb speaks from a deep well of experience working in mental health services
November 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Jenny Robb speaks from a deep well of experience working in mental health services
Matt Fallaize made me laugh with his experimental tongue twisting poetry and his postcard poetry - great way to start the evening.
November 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Matt Fallaize made me laugh with his experimental tongue twisting poetry and his postcard poetry - great way to start the evening.
What a great evening of #poetry we had Wednesday night in Ainsdale, #Southport at Mecycle cafe/bar/bike workshop - readings from (l-r) Helen Jeffery, Jenny Robb, Jeffa Kay and Matt Fallaize. Thanks to @rondavies.bsky.social for pic and Autism Initiatives for giving us the use of their lovely venue.
November 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
What a great evening of #poetry we had Wednesday night in Ainsdale, #Southport at Mecycle cafe/bar/bike workshop - readings from (l-r) Helen Jeffery, Jenny Robb, Jeffa Kay and Matt Fallaize. Thanks to @rondavies.bsky.social for pic and Autism Initiatives for giving us the use of their lovely venue.
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Morning.
Raven, Charles Tunnicliffe.
Raven, Charles Tunnicliffe.
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Morning.
Raven, Charles Tunnicliffe.
Raven, Charles Tunnicliffe.
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Here's my plea to the government, media and everyone else to stop treating NHS administrators as a problem to be eliminated, rather than the glue which holds the whole organisation together.
November 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Here's my plea to the government, media and everyone else to stop treating NHS administrators as a problem to be eliminated, rather than the glue which holds the whole organisation together.
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A seasonal reminder that you can order our titles from our website; orders are despatched within 24 hours. Recent hardbacks include Steve Ely's 'Eely' and Angelina D'Roza's 'The Blue Hour' (you'll also receive a free 'Inventory' pamphlet). Order here:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
November 12, 2025 at 9:17 AM
A seasonal reminder that you can order our titles from our website; orders are despatched within 24 hours. Recent hardbacks include Steve Ely's 'Eely' and Angelina D'Roza's 'The Blue Hour' (you'll also receive a free 'Inventory' pamphlet). Order here:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
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Midweek message. If the wind is contrary, adjust your hat, not your hope. 🌸
November 12, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Midweek message. If the wind is contrary, adjust your hat, not your hope. 🌸
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Aya Tarek, Egyptian street and mural artist from the city of Alexandria who creates outdoor art to be accessible to all #WomensArt
November 12, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Aya Tarek, Egyptian street and mural artist from the city of Alexandria who creates outdoor art to be accessible to all #WomensArt
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The official investigation into the January 6 riots concluded Trump “summoned the mob, assembled the mob, and lit the flame of this attack" in an effort to halt the peaceful transfer of power.
No billion dollar lawsuit can change reality.
The BBC should call this convicted criminal’s bluff.
No billion dollar lawsuit can change reality.
The BBC should call this convicted criminal’s bluff.
November 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The official investigation into the January 6 riots concluded Trump “summoned the mob, assembled the mob, and lit the flame of this attack" in an effort to halt the peaceful transfer of power.
No billion dollar lawsuit can change reality.
The BBC should call this convicted criminal’s bluff.
No billion dollar lawsuit can change reality.
The BBC should call this convicted criminal’s bluff.
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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.
@lynne-kelly-42.bsky.social Ooh, interesting biog!
November 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
@lynne-kelly-42.bsky.social Ooh, interesting biog!
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A remarkable choice of booking...
BBC slammed for asking Kelvin Mackenzie about journalism standards
Liverpool fans and others staggered by choice to invite former S*n editor on to discuss ongoing issues at the BBC
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
A remarkable choice of booking...
In these increasingly racist times when so called patriots are claiming even the poppies for themselves, we will remember them ALL. What African and other colonial soldiers and civilians went through in WWI - and the delayed ending of that war in Zambia.
memoirsofahusk.com/2018/11/22/t...
memoirsofahusk.com/2018/11/22/t...
The other end of the First World War. ‘Tipperary mbali sana, sana’
Imagine a human chain of sixteen and a half thousand people, mostly barefoot and carrying heavy burdens – sixty pounds, twenty seven kilos – on their heads. Some pulling carts. Walking up to …
memoirsofahusk.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:49 AM
In these increasingly racist times when so called patriots are claiming even the poppies for themselves, we will remember them ALL. What African and other colonial soldiers and civilians went through in WWI - and the delayed ending of that war in Zambia.
memoirsofahusk.com/2018/11/22/t...
memoirsofahusk.com/2018/11/22/t...