Ant Dawson
@railwayhobbit.bsky.social
Historian, Archaeologist, and Museum Professional who is also an Organist, Unitarian, Rower, Geek, into Boardgames, Reenactment, Heavy Metal and with a soupcon of Long-Covid.
Ponders the benefits of the fast-track AMA. I suspect of far more use than a PhD, practically speaking?
November 12, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Ponders the benefits of the fast-track AMA. I suspect of far more use than a PhD, practically speaking?
A useful meeting this week for a PhD at Southampton Uni, potential project looking at early railway management and who these people were - mostly naval and army officers. 1825-1871 including my beloved Admiral Binstead. Two supervisors already in place; suggesting a Jan start. Problem is funding it
November 12, 2025 at 9:12 AM
A useful meeting this week for a PhD at Southampton Uni, potential project looking at early railway management and who these people were - mostly naval and army officers. 1825-1871 including my beloved Admiral Binstead. Two supervisors already in place; suggesting a Jan start. Problem is funding it
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The best view in the world?
When you’re almost home to The Talyllyn Railway.
🌅 #RailwayAdventure
📷 Lee Anthony Bell
When you’re almost home to The Talyllyn Railway.
🌅 #RailwayAdventure
📷 Lee Anthony Bell
November 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The best view in the world?
When you’re almost home to The Talyllyn Railway.
🌅 #RailwayAdventure
📷 Lee Anthony Bell
When you’re almost home to The Talyllyn Railway.
🌅 #RailwayAdventure
📷 Lee Anthony Bell
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A small reminder from your feline friend 🐈⬛🤍
November 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A small reminder from your feline friend 🐈⬛🤍
Oh God, the darkness roll away, which clouds the human soul,
And let they bright and holy day, speed onward to its goal.
Let every hateful passion die, which makes of kindred foes,
And war no longer raise its cry, to mar the world's repose.
Rev. William Gaskell.
And let they bright and holy day, speed onward to its goal.
Let every hateful passion die, which makes of kindred foes,
And war no longer raise its cry, to mar the world's repose.
Rev. William Gaskell.
November 9, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Oh God, the darkness roll away, which clouds the human soul,
And let they bright and holy day, speed onward to its goal.
Let every hateful passion die, which makes of kindred foes,
And war no longer raise its cry, to mar the world's repose.
Rev. William Gaskell.
And let they bright and holy day, speed onward to its goal.
Let every hateful passion die, which makes of kindred foes,
And war no longer raise its cry, to mar the world's repose.
Rev. William Gaskell.
The Saint Pancras of Saint Pancras (reminds me more of a Masonic Temple than an Anglican Church). Stunning building. Gray & Davison organ (1856 + additions) was played by Henry Smart. I really appreciated the cool, calm, and chance to pray, light and candle in a hectic few days.
November 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The Saint Pancras of Saint Pancras (reminds me more of a Masonic Temple than an Anglican Church). Stunning building. Gray & Davison organ (1856 + additions) was played by Henry Smart. I really appreciated the cool, calm, and chance to pray, light and candle in a hectic few days.
Back from London and my first LGBT+ History Month event! A wonderful, joyful, queer, occasion at Burlington House. And then wine with the delightful Tim Dunn. I spoke about Carl Beyerm his possible relationship with Gustav Stieler and why hes important as an immigrant and LGBT. Beyer is one of 5
November 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Back from London and my first LGBT+ History Month event! A wonderful, joyful, queer, occasion at Burlington House. And then wine with the delightful Tim Dunn. I spoke about Carl Beyerm his possible relationship with Gustav Stieler and why hes important as an immigrant and LGBT. Beyer is one of 5
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'What we have here is the consciously felt presence of God, unity...the feeling of God in the heart. This is the Sacrament of the Supper, in which Man has given him in a sensible immediate way the consciousness of his reconciliation with God, the abiding and indwelling' (G.W.F Hegel).
November 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
'What we have here is the consciously felt presence of God, unity...the feeling of God in the heart. This is the Sacrament of the Supper, in which Man has given him in a sensible immediate way the consciousness of his reconciliation with God, the abiding and indwelling' (G.W.F Hegel).
In what way is Euston station safe? Already crammed concourse. No sitting area for those less abled. Mad rush to platforms when train announced, colliding with mad rush coming up. Had go.laugh at the announcement no running or large groups. Insane.
November 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
In what way is Euston station safe? Already crammed concourse. No sitting area for those less abled. Mad rush to platforms when train announced, colliding with mad rush coming up. Had go.laugh at the announcement no running or large groups. Insane.
Me: gazing at me he mother ship.
Tourist: Is this the houses of Parliament?
Me: No. It's Saint Pancras.
Tourist: So it's a church?
Me: No. A railway station.
Tourist: No way....
Tourist: Is this the houses of Parliament?
Me: No. It's Saint Pancras.
Tourist: So it's a church?
Me: No. A railway station.
Tourist: No way....
November 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Me: gazing at me he mother ship.
Tourist: Is this the houses of Parliament?
Me: No. It's Saint Pancras.
Tourist: So it's a church?
Me: No. A railway station.
Tourist: No way....
Tourist: Is this the houses of Parliament?
Me: No. It's Saint Pancras.
Tourist: So it's a church?
Me: No. A railway station.
Tourist: No way....
Euston we've landed. What a god forsaken hell hole of concrete and steel.
November 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Euston we've landed. What a god forsaken hell hole of concrete and steel.
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good morning gang, let’s all suffer together
November 6, 2025 at 9:10 AM
good morning gang, let’s all suffer together
For all this talk of loving the big Lego D, I see your D and raise you
November 7, 2025 at 9:03 AM
For all this talk of loving the big Lego D, I see your D and raise you
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succubus - female demon that seduces men
incubus - male demon that seduces women
vengabus - non-binary demon that likes to party
incubus - male demon that seduces women
vengabus - non-binary demon that likes to party
November 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
succubus - female demon that seduces men
incubus - male demon that seduces women
vengabus - non-binary demon that likes to party
incubus - male demon that seduces women
vengabus - non-binary demon that likes to party
Tomorrow I'm in London speaking about Carl Beyer (of Beyer, Peacock & Co) for the launch of LGBT+ History Month 2026. He's one of five imporant LGBT+ scientists and engineers selected for 2026 theme of science. Of the speakers, I'm the only 'Mr': everyone else is a Dr, Prof, Sir, Dame, MBE, OBE. Eep
November 6, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Tomorrow I'm in London speaking about Carl Beyer (of Beyer, Peacock & Co) for the launch of LGBT+ History Month 2026. He's one of five imporant LGBT+ scientists and engineers selected for 2026 theme of science. Of the speakers, I'm the only 'Mr': everyone else is a Dr, Prof, Sir, Dame, MBE, OBE. Eep
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Remember, Remember,
The 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and…
ARSE BISCUITS!
Ever had a burning (or fizzling) desire to know what Guy Fawkes said in his moment of failure? Wonder no more.
#PlaymobilInfestation #GuyFawkes #BonfireNight
The 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and…
ARSE BISCUITS!
Ever had a burning (or fizzling) desire to know what Guy Fawkes said in his moment of failure? Wonder no more.
#PlaymobilInfestation #GuyFawkes #BonfireNight
November 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Remember, Remember,
The 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and…
ARSE BISCUITS!
Ever had a burning (or fizzling) desire to know what Guy Fawkes said in his moment of failure? Wonder no more.
#PlaymobilInfestation #GuyFawkes #BonfireNight
The 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and…
ARSE BISCUITS!
Ever had a burning (or fizzling) desire to know what Guy Fawkes said in his moment of failure? Wonder no more.
#PlaymobilInfestation #GuyFawkes #BonfireNight
Lots of big stuff on the music desk this lunchtime. Elgar, Thalben-Ball, Franck and 'Sunset' arr Captain A C Green RN. Oh for something better than a 30-year old 'toaster.' Real pipes please.
November 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Lots of big stuff on the music desk this lunchtime. Elgar, Thalben-Ball, Franck and 'Sunset' arr Captain A C Green RN. Oh for something better than a 30-year old 'toaster.' Real pipes please.
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Gosh that was a wonderful and intense seminar from Sarum College about illness and spirituality and mysticism via Mthr Julian of Norwich. Certainly spoken unto my condition. So much to process. Deeply personal, perhaps uncomfortable (yay chronic illness).
November 4, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Gosh that was a wonderful and intense seminar from Sarum College about illness and spirituality and mysticism via Mthr Julian of Norwich. Certainly spoken unto my condition. So much to process. Deeply personal, perhaps uncomfortable (yay chronic illness).
Really looking forward to a short course from Sarum College about spirituality and illness via the lense of Mother Julian of Norwich :-)
November 3, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Really looking forward to a short course from Sarum College about spirituality and illness via the lense of Mother Julian of Norwich :-)
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“They were careless people, … they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness, or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made"
- F Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
- F Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
November 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
“They were careless people, … they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness, or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made"
- F Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
- F Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
Communion for All Saints today. In the Autumn light the East Window is mesmerising. Such a strong feeling of the Real Presence preparing the Altar. Overwhelming nearly.
November 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Communion for All Saints today. In the Autumn light the East Window is mesmerising. Such a strong feeling of the Real Presence preparing the Altar. Overwhelming nearly.
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Watch out for Ea Nasir this Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Watch out for Ea Nasir this Halloween!
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This is a sad one, Pete Knifton has died. Long my pick for “artist I’d give another go at Transformers if someone was crazy enough to give me that power” as he was great. Unfortunately his work was confined to the Earthforce stories so he was never very well known but I really rate him. Thanks Pete
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
This is a sad one, Pete Knifton has died. Long my pick for “artist I’d give another go at Transformers if someone was crazy enough to give me that power” as he was great. Unfortunately his work was confined to the Earthforce stories so he was never very well known but I really rate him. Thanks Pete
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🧵I've posted them before, but here's my thread of horror/kids' TV double-bill cinema posters. Happy Halloween...
#halloween #cinema #graphicdesign #poster
#halloween #cinema #graphicdesign #poster
October 31, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🧵I've posted them before, but here's my thread of horror/kids' TV double-bill cinema posters. Happy Halloween...
#halloween #cinema #graphicdesign #poster
#halloween #cinema #graphicdesign #poster