James Barham
@nowthenthee.bsky.social
Dadding, nursing, PKUing. House servant to the child and @emmavardy2.bsky.social
Underrated post 😃
But his emails.
November 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Underrated post 😃
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Rivelin Valley #Sheffield Oct 2025
Well these are #DucksOutOfWater 😆 They might be a bit small for #BirdOfTheDay but I love this tree and its reflections so much, it's always different but beautiful every time I pass
100mm f11 ISO10K
#birds #EastCoastKin #Scape #UKbirding #yorkshire #ducks #ArtYear
Well these are #DucksOutOfWater 😆 They might be a bit small for #BirdOfTheDay but I love this tree and its reflections so much, it's always different but beautiful every time I pass
100mm f11 ISO10K
#birds #EastCoastKin #Scape #UKbirding #yorkshire #ducks #ArtYear
November 13, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Rivelin Valley #Sheffield Oct 2025
Well these are #DucksOutOfWater 😆 They might be a bit small for #BirdOfTheDay but I love this tree and its reflections so much, it's always different but beautiful every time I pass
100mm f11 ISO10K
#birds #EastCoastKin #Scape #UKbirding #yorkshire #ducks #ArtYear
Well these are #DucksOutOfWater 😆 They might be a bit small for #BirdOfTheDay but I love this tree and its reflections so much, it's always different but beautiful every time I pass
100mm f11 ISO10K
#birds #EastCoastKin #Scape #UKbirding #yorkshire #ducks #ArtYear
Nothing works in this country @emmavardy2.bsky.social arrives at Manchester Aitport to discover flight was cancelled weeks ago and not informed. I took a hour to leave a hospital multi storey and campus because apparently all traffic can only leave on the one road and 6 carparks debouche onto it.
November 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Nothing works in this country @emmavardy2.bsky.social arrives at Manchester Aitport to discover flight was cancelled weeks ago and not informed. I took a hour to leave a hospital multi storey and campus because apparently all traffic can only leave on the one road and 6 carparks debouche onto it.
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Autumn Storm, Brunswick Mill, Bradford Road, Ancoats, Manchester, painting by Reg Gardner (b.1948). #NorthernArt
November 12, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Autumn Storm, Brunswick Mill, Bradford Road, Ancoats, Manchester, painting by Reg Gardner (b.1948). #NorthernArt
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Dunstanburgh Castle from Craster, Northumberland, photo by Susan Barwood.
November 12, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Dunstanburgh Castle from Craster, Northumberland, photo by Susan Barwood.
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Woman in a purple hat, Manchester, 1985, photo by Shirley Baker (1932-2014).
November 12, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Woman in a purple hat, Manchester, 1985, photo by Shirley Baker (1932-2014).
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This is a sketch of "St Mary's, Wanstead" by Elwin Hawthorne for an oil with the title of "Wanstead" from his one man show at Alex. Reid & Lefevre in 1938. His painting notes describe the location of his viewpoint & the dimensions of the finished painting. #ElwinHawthorne #Wanstead #EastLondonGroup
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 AM
This is a sketch of "St Mary's, Wanstead" by Elwin Hawthorne for an oil with the title of "Wanstead" from his one man show at Alex. Reid & Lefevre in 1938. His painting notes describe the location of his viewpoint & the dimensions of the finished painting. #ElwinHawthorne #Wanstead #EastLondonGroup
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A 5.7 magnitude earthquake has hit Paphos, Cyprus.
November 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake has hit Paphos, Cyprus.
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£41 million! That’s how much more the Post Office has just agreed to pay Fujitsu to keep using the faulty Horizon IT system. Join me and 280,000 others demanding Fujitsu is finally held to account. Sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ho...
Hold Fujitsu to account for Post Office scandal
£41 million! That’s how much more the Post Office has just agreed to pay Fujitsu to keep using the faulty Horizon IT system. And that's on top of another whopping £65m the Government paid the scandal ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
£41 million! That’s how much more the Post Office has just agreed to pay Fujitsu to keep using the faulty Horizon IT system. Join me and 280,000 others demanding Fujitsu is finally held to account. Sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ho...
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Chinese automakers are overtaking European rivals, says car-shipping chief—“The reason why Chinese are winning market shares is because they innovate themselves,” the head of the world’s biggest operator of car-carrying ships… www.ft.com/content/c84b... @jamie-john.ft.com @financialtimes.com
Chinese automakers are overtaking European rivals, says car-shipping chief
World’s biggest operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen aims to boost revenue by helping newer Beijing brands expand overseas
www.ft.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Chinese automakers are overtaking European rivals, says car-shipping chief—“The reason why Chinese are winning market shares is because they innovate themselves,” the head of the world’s biggest operator of car-carrying ships… www.ft.com/content/c84b... @jamie-john.ft.com @financialtimes.com
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And yonder shines Aurora’s harbinger
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 AM
And yonder shines Aurora’s harbinger
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12 November 1919 | A Dutch Jew, Juda Wurms, was born in Amsterdam.
He was deported to #Auschwitz and registered in the camp.
He perished on 31 August 1942.
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Online lesson about Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/
He was deported to #Auschwitz and registered in the camp.
He perished on 31 August 1942.
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Online lesson about Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 AM
12 November 1919 | A Dutch Jew, Juda Wurms, was born in Amsterdam.
He was deported to #Auschwitz and registered in the camp.
He perished on 31 August 1942.
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Online lesson about Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/
He was deported to #Auschwitz and registered in the camp.
He perished on 31 August 1942.
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Online lesson about Jewish prisoners at KL Auschwitz: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/29_zydzi_en/
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This is lovely, one statistic stood out Truman had bowled 1100 overs in the English season that year. Did England's pace attack bowl that between them?
This is lovely, one statistic stood out Truman had bowled 1100 overs in the English season that year. Did England's pace attack bowl that between them?
The Ashes: When Fred Trueman refused to run around the boat - England's last trip by sea
Wonderful food, the Duke of Norfolk and Fred Trueman refusing to run laps - England's 1962-63 tour of Australia, the last time they travelled by boat.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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This is lovely, one statistic stood out Truman had bowled 1100 overs in the English season that year. Did England's pace attack bowl that between them?
This is lovely, one statistic stood out Truman had bowled 1100 overs in the English season that year. Did England's pace attack bowl that between them?
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November 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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🔥 Harrods: What do the survivors do now??
The courts, the redress scheme, the police — all form part of the same legal abyss.
◾ Survivors cannot access the courts, let alone for trafficking
◾ Harrods’ “redress” is run by the institution itself
◾ The Met refuses to name the crimes as trafficking
The courts, the redress scheme, the police — all form part of the same legal abyss.
◾ Survivors cannot access the courts, let alone for trafficking
◾ Harrods’ “redress” is run by the institution itself
◾ The Met refuses to name the crimes as trafficking
When power is untouchable: the legal abyss facing Harrods survivors
Survivors of abuse connected to Mohamed Al Fayed’s Harrods empire are discovering what “no one is above the law” really means
sussexbylines.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
🔥 Harrods: What do the survivors do now??
The courts, the redress scheme, the police — all form part of the same legal abyss.
◾ Survivors cannot access the courts, let alone for trafficking
◾ Harrods’ “redress” is run by the institution itself
◾ The Met refuses to name the crimes as trafficking
The courts, the redress scheme, the police — all form part of the same legal abyss.
◾ Survivors cannot access the courts, let alone for trafficking
◾ Harrods’ “redress” is run by the institution itself
◾ The Met refuses to name the crimes as trafficking
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Delirium has a visibility problem, not just a diagnostic one.
How many cases of delirium are you missing day to day by not looking proactively?
How many cases of delirium are you missing day to day by not looking proactively?
November 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Delirium has a visibility problem, not just a diagnostic one.
How many cases of delirium are you missing day to day by not looking proactively?
How many cases of delirium are you missing day to day by not looking proactively?
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Not because I had a small part to play but because now more than ever we need to amplify kindness and human connection, let me share with you the Tale of Kathleen & John
After I had given directions to Kathleen (as I was to learn was her name) she headed off with her trusty walking frame, Esmeralda
After I had given directions to Kathleen (as I was to learn was her name) she headed off with her trusty walking frame, Esmeralda
A woman steps into the shop: Where do I vote?
Me: Are you looking for Carysfort National School?
Her: Yes, I feel it's my duty, I turned 97 yesterday!
#Áras25
Me: Are you looking for Carysfort National School?
Her: Yes, I feel it's my duty, I turned 97 yesterday!
#Áras25
November 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Not because I had a small part to play but because now more than ever we need to amplify kindness and human connection, let me share with you the Tale of Kathleen & John
After I had given directions to Kathleen (as I was to learn was her name) she headed off with her trusty walking frame, Esmeralda
After I had given directions to Kathleen (as I was to learn was her name) she headed off with her trusty walking frame, Esmeralda
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Last one for today. Private Ernest Taylor 1896 - 1916, Service: 15 March 1915 – 1 October 1916 - York and Lancaster Regiment 6th Battalion. On his death a letter was sent from the Rev Rees, Army Chaplain to the Rev Elford, the Vicar of Horbury Junction: 1/4
November 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Last one for today. Private Ernest Taylor 1896 - 1916, Service: 15 March 1915 – 1 October 1916 - York and Lancaster Regiment 6th Battalion. On his death a letter was sent from the Rev Rees, Army Chaplain to the Rev Elford, the Vicar of Horbury Junction: 1/4
@drsandythomson.bsky.social one for you I think
1) Agreed
2) Still the best description of Star Wars:
2) Still the best description of Star Wars:
Star Wars Described by a Non Fan
YouTube video by Trigon's Trailers
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November 9, 2025 at 9:48 AM
@drsandythomson.bsky.social one for you I think
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1) Agreed
2) Still the best description of Star Wars:
2) Still the best description of Star Wars:
Star Wars Described by a Non Fan
YouTube video by Trigon's Trailers
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM
1) Agreed
2) Still the best description of Star Wars:
2) Still the best description of Star Wars:
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The Northern Rebellion began on this day 1569. Led by earls of Westmorland and Northumberland, it sought to depose Elizabeth I and to replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots (who would marry the Duke of Norfolk) and restore the Catholic faith as the faith of England.
November 9, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The Northern Rebellion began on this day 1569. Led by earls of Westmorland and Northumberland, it sought to depose Elizabeth I and to replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots (who would marry the Duke of Norfolk) and restore the Catholic faith as the faith of England.
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Halifax, 1964, photo by John Bulmer.
November 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Halifax, 1964, photo by John Bulmer.
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Last year it looked as if Glasgow's Aye Write book festival might die, but now it's 20th anniversary is in full swing. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Crime author Denise Mina says book festival is like the 'spine' of her career
Crime writer Denise Mina has been a stalwart of Aye Write since it started in 2005, only missing three.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Last year it looked as if Glasgow's Aye Write book festival might die, but now it's 20th anniversary is in full swing. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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"I see evidence midwives don’t have the training, understanding, to manage women who are very sick because of the change in the characteristics of women giving birth. What worries me is curricula are not moving with the times to recognise that change" - Prof Marian Knight of @Mbrrace
🚨 INVESTIGATION: Britain's maternity crisis has deeper roots, extending into the universities trusted to train the next generation of midwives. A majority are still promoting a normal birth ideology while women are more complex than ever:
READ: www.thetimes.com/article/b4fe...
READ: www.thetimes.com/article/b4fe...
Stop promoting natural birth ideology, midwife courses told
Despite a litany of scandals, universities are still pushing ‘normal birth’ over medical interventions. Now our investigation has prompted the regulator to act
www.thetimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:58 AM
"I see evidence midwives don’t have the training, understanding, to manage women who are very sick because of the change in the characteristics of women giving birth. What worries me is curricula are not moving with the times to recognise that change" - Prof Marian Knight of @Mbrrace