Lucy Brouwer
@notrock.bsky.social
Small thoughts and big ideas. Tour guide, researcher, reader, procrastinator. Nottinghamshire & environs. WatsonFothergillWalk.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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99p! The ebook of my new novel THE GLORIOUS DEAD is a Black Friday deal on Kobo (and basically all other online book outlets). Grab a bargain and your next Christmas read. Spoiler: it’s v good.
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AMAZON: amzn.eu/d/bE4Xp3I
BOOKSHOP: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
November 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
99p! The ebook of my new novel THE GLORIOUS DEAD is a Black Friday deal on Kobo (and basically all other online book outlets). Grab a bargain and your next Christmas read. Spoiler: it’s v good.
KOBO: www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
AMAZON: amzn.eu/d/bE4Xp3I
BOOKSHOP: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
KOBO: www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...
AMAZON: amzn.eu/d/bE4Xp3I
BOOKSHOP: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
Just when you think Royal reputations were as bad as they could be nowadays, you find out about Eddy, Prince Albert Victor... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_...
Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale - Wikipedia
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November 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Just when you think Royal reputations were as bad as they could be nowadays, you find out about Eddy, Prince Albert Victor... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_...
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Roller derby implies the existence of roller nottingham
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Roller derby implies the existence of roller nottingham
Went to see Radiohead for the 100+ time I’ve lost count. They were on superb form. I encountered Lee Ross at the after bar(!), this has made Press Gang fan me very happy. Sorry Lee, if I’d realised it was you earlier, I’d have bought you the drink. You were great on R4’s Berlin Alexanderplatz too!
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Went to see Radiohead for the 100+ time I’ve lost count. They were on superb form. I encountered Lee Ross at the after bar(!), this has made Press Gang fan me very happy. Sorry Lee, if I’d realised it was you earlier, I’d have bought you the drink. You were great on R4’s Berlin Alexanderplatz too!
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November 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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A tremendous scholar, campaigner and bundle of fizzing energy who saved many fine buildings. If you can donate, please do.
It is exactly two years since C20 Society established the Elain Harwood Fund to secure her legacy, and hosted an incredibly moving event in her honour at the Southbank Centre.
We’re pleased to announce the Fund has now reached £81,000 in donations – over half way to our initial target of £150,000. 🧵
We’re pleased to announce the Fund has now reached £81,000 in donations – over half way to our initial target of £150,000. 🧵
November 18, 2025 at 11:34 AM
A tremendous scholar, campaigner and bundle of fizzing energy who saved many fine buildings. If you can donate, please do.
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The perfectly curved Birkin Building, Broadway, Nottingham which dates from 1855 was the headquarters of the lace manufacturers Birkin & Co. Designed by Thomas Chambers Hine of Nottingham for Richard Birkin & built by Garland & Holland in red brick with ashlar ground floor & /1
November 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The perfectly curved Birkin Building, Broadway, Nottingham which dates from 1855 was the headquarters of the lace manufacturers Birkin & Co. Designed by Thomas Chambers Hine of Nottingham for Richard Birkin & built by Garland & Holland in red brick with ashlar ground floor & /1
Well Vinted, it was nice while it lasted #enshitification www.bbc.com/news/article...
Vinted users outraged by sizing changes
The popular second-hand shopping app has changed how sizes are categorised.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Well Vinted, it was nice while it lasted #enshitification www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Does Britain value culture any more? Ask the striking workers at the British Library | Zadie Smith
The dispute over pay at this great national institution gets to the heart of our misplaced priorities, says novelist Zadie Smith
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November 14, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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I wrote about a relic of George Orwell that has been a lucky charm during the writing of my books.
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Small Finds #9
Slate
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November 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I wrote about a relic of George Orwell that has been a lucky charm during the writing of my books.
smallfinds.substack.com/p/small-find...
smallfinds.substack.com/p/small-find...
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The fascinating Newdigate House, Castle Gate, Nottingham which dates from circa 1675. Early Renaissance design with stucco with ashlar dressings & hipped slate roof. It was built for Thomas the younger, of Chilwell. Its most interesting resident was Camille d'Hostun, /1
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The fascinating Newdigate House, Castle Gate, Nottingham which dates from circa 1675. Early Renaissance design with stucco with ashlar dressings & hipped slate roof. It was built for Thomas the younger, of Chilwell. Its most interesting resident was Camille d'Hostun, /1
Thanks for the re-ups yesterday. Had a spare seat next to me but enjoyed the refocused Cabaret, had time to drop in on some old friends at National Gallery too:
November 6, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Thanks for the re-ups yesterday. Had a spare seat next to me but enjoyed the refocused Cabaret, had time to drop in on some old friends at National Gallery too:
Tonight (thurs)
🌟TOMORROW🌟
The Feminist Art of Walking author @thelrm.bsky.social speaks at @fiveleavesbooks.bsky.social
🗓️Thurs, Nov 6
⏰7 pm
📍@fiveleavesbooks.bsky.social
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The Feminist Art of Walking author @thelrm.bsky.social speaks at @fiveleavesbooks.bsky.social
🗓️Thurs, Nov 6
⏰7 pm
📍@fiveleavesbooks.bsky.social
www.fiveleavesbookshop.co.uk/events/the-f...
November 6, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Tonight (thurs)
Last night, it felt like a fitting tribute to go to Nottingham’s top AmDram spot The Lace Market Theatre, one of whose patrons was Prunella Scales, to see a production of (her daughter-out-law) Laura Wade’s Home, I’m Darling.
October 30, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Last night, it felt like a fitting tribute to go to Nottingham’s top AmDram spot The Lace Market Theatre, one of whose patrons was Prunella Scales, to see a production of (her daughter-out-law) Laura Wade’s Home, I’m Darling.
Talking Heads: A Lady of Letters is on as a tribute to Patricia Routledge. We watched these in A level
English, had to write one. Someone in class mistook mine for an original, very much aping the tone of this one. Proudest moment. Never managed to write as well again.
English, had to write one. Someone in class mistook mine for an original, very much aping the tone of this one. Proudest moment. Never managed to write as well again.
October 21, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Talking Heads: A Lady of Letters is on as a tribute to Patricia Routledge. We watched these in A level
English, had to write one. Someone in class mistook mine for an original, very much aping the tone of this one. Proudest moment. Never managed to write as well again.
English, had to write one. Someone in class mistook mine for an original, very much aping the tone of this one. Proudest moment. Never managed to write as well again.
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5/5 The full, mad glory of Wollaton Hall as painted a century later by Jan Siberechts.
October 15, 2025 at 4:08 PM
5/5 The full, mad glory of Wollaton Hall as painted a century later by Jan Siberechts.
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Hardwick Hall, a masterpiece of Elizabethan symmetry designed by Robert Smythson, whose day is today.
October 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Hardwick Hall, a masterpiece of Elizabethan symmetry designed by Robert Smythson, whose day is today.
As explored in @peteralanross.bsky.social ‘s latest book Upon A WhiteHorse
#31DaysOfGraves - 12 Notable woman. The lonely grave of Betty Corrigall on the border of the parishes of Walls and Hoy #Orkney in my #OnePlaceStudy #NorthWallsAndBrims Notable now for the sadness and poignancy of her story Read more here: www.scottish-places.info/features/fea...
October 12, 2025 at 4:51 PM
As explored in @peteralanross.bsky.social ‘s latest book Upon A WhiteHorse
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Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
October 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown
#amindofmyown
The last question on University Challenge… cut off before they could answer “Rutshire”
October 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The last question on University Challenge… cut off before they could answer “Rutshire”
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Just finished reading this wonderful book by @jpwarchaeology.bsky.social
Recommended reading for anyone with an interest in old buildings and an enquiring and critical mind…
Recommended reading for anyone with an interest in old buildings and an enquiring and critical mind…
October 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Just finished reading this wonderful book by @jpwarchaeology.bsky.social
Recommended reading for anyone with an interest in old buildings and an enquiring and critical mind…
Recommended reading for anyone with an interest in old buildings and an enquiring and critical mind…
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"So then it was, 'What do you think of Marx?'
And I said, 'I think their pants have dropped off but you can't fault their broccoli.'"
[NB the laughs are so loud you can't hear the end of this line. I only know it because I pored over V Wood's script books Barmy and Up to You, Porky as a teen.]
And I said, 'I think their pants have dropped off but you can't fault their broccoli.'"
[NB the laughs are so loud you can't hear the end of this line. I only know it because I pored over V Wood's script books Barmy and Up to You, Porky as a teen.]
Kitty 3 - with Patricia Routledge - BBC
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October 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
"So then it was, 'What do you think of Marx?'
And I said, 'I think their pants have dropped off but you can't fault their broccoli.'"
[NB the laughs are so loud you can't hear the end of this line. I only know it because I pored over V Wood's script books Barmy and Up to You, Porky as a teen.]
And I said, 'I think their pants have dropped off but you can't fault their broccoli.'"
[NB the laughs are so loud you can't hear the end of this line. I only know it because I pored over V Wood's script books Barmy and Up to You, Porky as a teen.]
God, but I want to like PTA’s films but I just come out feeling detached every time. Maybe my brain is hearing the Jonny G chords and can’t quite engage. Just can’t figure it.
October 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
God, but I want to like PTA’s films but I just come out feeling detached every time. Maybe my brain is hearing the Jonny G chords and can’t quite engage. Just can’t figure it.
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We've Swung our way into TECHNICOLOUR! Oh it's the future, dear Swingers. You can WATCH our LIVE EPISODE on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjs_... or Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6lQg... or if you think we have faces for radio, just listen: pod.fo/e/332d77 💃📺📻 @agathafestival.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We've Swung our way into TECHNICOLOUR! Oh it's the future, dear Swingers. You can WATCH our LIVE EPISODE on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjs_... or Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6lQg... or if you think we have faces for radio, just listen: pod.fo/e/332d77 💃📺📻 @agathafestival.bsky.social