tomemurtha
@tomemurtha.bsky.social
Born and raised in a council house. Worked in social housing since 1976. Awarded an Honorary Doctorate by @UniBirmingham in 2009 and a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. Retired.
Vishva and I were married 52 years ago today.
The night before. The morning engagement. The registry office. The Hindu ceremony.
Vishva sacrificed so much to marry me. For that I am eternally grateful. Our voyage together continues. Who knows when we will reach the far shore?
The night before. The morning engagement. The registry office. The Hindu ceremony.
Vishva sacrificed so much to marry me. For that I am eternally grateful. Our voyage together continues. Who knows when we will reach the far shore?
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Vishva and I were married 52 years ago today.
The night before. The morning engagement. The registry office. The Hindu ceremony.
Vishva sacrificed so much to marry me. For that I am eternally grateful. Our voyage together continues. Who knows when we will reach the far shore?
The night before. The morning engagement. The registry office. The Hindu ceremony.
Vishva sacrificed so much to marry me. For that I am eternally grateful. Our voyage together continues. Who knows when we will reach the far shore?
Who remembers the wonderful novel by Sue Townsend when the monarchy is deprived of its titles and sent to live on a council estate? Maybe Andrew is the first step.
October 31, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Who remembers the wonderful novel by Sue Townsend when the monarchy is deprived of its titles and sent to live on a council estate? Maybe Andrew is the first step.
Today’s bake.
Autumn vegetable tarts with Panch phoron and watercress pesto.
Autumn vegetable tarts with Panch phoron and watercress pesto.
October 24, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Today’s bake.
Autumn vegetable tarts with Panch phoron and watercress pesto.
Autumn vegetable tarts with Panch phoron and watercress pesto.
Happy New Year to all who are celebrating today.
October 22, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Happy New Year to all who are celebrating today.
Home made Dhokla for Diwali.
October 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Home made Dhokla for Diwali.
Tonight’s pie. Home made rough puff pastry with a spinach chard and ricotta filling.
August 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Tonight’s pie. Home made rough puff pastry with a spinach chard and ricotta filling.
An aubergine parmigiana
August 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
An aubergine parmigiana
There was a time when I posted regularly in another place photos of my cooking. But now I only do it occasionally. I was pleased with this one though. A tomato tarte tatin with home made puff pastry.
August 8, 2025 at 4:35 PM
There was a time when I posted regularly in another place photos of my cooking. But now I only do it occasionally. I was pleased with this one though. A tomato tarte tatin with home made puff pastry.
Tom Lehrer spoke for a generation when he said “political satire became obsolete when Henry Kissinger won the Nobel Peace Prize.” I wonder what he thought of Trump. As he sang about the threat of nuclear war, “We all go together when we go.”
July 28, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Tom Lehrer spoke for a generation when he said “political satire became obsolete when Henry Kissinger won the Nobel Peace Prize.” I wonder what he thought of Trump. As he sang about the threat of nuclear war, “We all go together when we go.”
On a warm evening a broad bean and Lancashire cheese tart.
June 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
On a warm evening a broad bean and Lancashire cheese tart.
Time to relax. Have a good weekend everyone
June 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Time to relax. Have a good weekend everyone
‘I genuinely believed I owe my life to the welfare state.’
A podcast I recorded in which I talk about how my early life influenced my values, my beliefs and my career in social housing. bit.ly/4kMwo6w
A podcast I recorded in which I talk about how my early life influenced my values, my beliefs and my career in social housing. bit.ly/4kMwo6w
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June 18, 2025 at 11:10 AM
‘I genuinely believed I owe my life to the welfare state.’
A podcast I recorded in which I talk about how my early life influenced my values, my beliefs and my career in social housing. bit.ly/4kMwo6w
A podcast I recorded in which I talk about how my early life influenced my values, my beliefs and my career in social housing. bit.ly/4kMwo6w
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Many people were there to make the irrefutable case for investing in social housing at Social Rent, our chair @alisoninman.bsky.social @tomemurtha.bsky.social @simplicitly.bsky.social @stevehilditch.bsky.social @leepage94.bsky.social to name a few www.almos.org.uk/wp-content/u...
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June 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Many people were there to make the irrefutable case for investing in social housing at Social Rent, our chair @alisoninman.bsky.social @tomemurtha.bsky.social @simplicitly.bsky.social @stevehilditch.bsky.social @leepage94.bsky.social to name a few www.almos.org.uk/wp-content/u...
As this welcome news of a substantial increase in investment in social housing is announced I think of those people in SHOUT who 10 years ago first made the irrefutable case for social housing when the majority of housing leaders were silent. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Rachel Reeves to unveils £39bn housing boost in spending review shake-up
Chancellor promises biggest investment in social and affordable homes in a generation to hit 1.5m target
www.theguardian.com
June 11, 2025 at 7:48 AM
As this welcome news of a substantial increase in investment in social housing is announced I think of those people in SHOUT who 10 years ago first made the irrefutable case for social housing when the majority of housing leaders were silent. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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It is #SundayMorning once again so here's "Sunday Morning, Farringdon Road" by Cecil Osborne from 1929. Cecil joined the art classes & the Group in that same year &, at the time that he painted this, he was living almost opposite Corporation Buildings: the subject of his view. #CecilOsborne
June 8, 2025 at 8:18 AM
It is #SundayMorning once again so here's "Sunday Morning, Farringdon Road" by Cecil Osborne from 1929. Cecil joined the art classes & the Group in that same year &, at the time that he painted this, he was living almost opposite Corporation Buildings: the subject of his view. #CecilOsborne
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Our Chair @rohhyde.bsky.social in discussion with @annaclareharper of www.greenresi.com explains why Thinkhouse was created and they talk about some of the great reports on the site and their policy implications. #ukhousing #housingresearch #housingpolicy
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June 5, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Our Chair @rohhyde.bsky.social in discussion with @annaclareharper of www.greenresi.com explains why Thinkhouse was created and they talk about some of the great reports on the site and their policy implications. #ukhousing #housingresearch #housingpolicy
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Good morning, Tom @tomemurtha.bsky.social & how lovely to see you here & thanks for the "follow". Here's one that I hope you'll like that I've only shown online very rarely in the past. This is "St Luke's Church & Woodbine Cottages" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid 1950s.
June 1, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Good morning, Tom @tomemurtha.bsky.social & how lovely to see you here & thanks for the "follow". Here's one that I hope you'll like that I've only shown online very rarely in the past. This is "St Luke's Church & Woodbine Cottages" by Albert Turpin from his post-war work, most likely the mid 1950s.
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It is #SundayMorning once again so it would be churlish of me not to show this one as usual! This is "Sunday Morning, Farringdon Road" by Cecil Osborne from 1929. It is in the collection at Brighton Museums. #CecilOsborne #EastLondonGroup #FarringdonRoad
June 1, 2025 at 8:45 AM
It is #SundayMorning once again so it would be churlish of me not to show this one as usual! This is "Sunday Morning, Farringdon Road" by Cecil Osborne from 1929. It is in the collection at Brighton Museums. #CecilOsborne #EastLondonGroup #FarringdonRoad
Beet Top Tart with Goats Cheese and Walnuts.
May 23, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Beet Top Tart with Goats Cheese and Walnuts.
Apparently it’s #WorldBakingDay so I’ve been baking. A Wholewheat Loaf. Parmesan Crisp. Asparagus Tart. Sweet Ricotta and Strawberry Pie.
May 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Apparently it’s #WorldBakingDay so I’ve been baking. A Wholewheat Loaf. Parmesan Crisp. Asparagus Tart. Sweet Ricotta and Strawberry Pie.
Asparagus Cannelloni
April 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Asparagus Cannelloni
I am no longer a Catholic and there is much wrong with the Catholic Church. But I have no doubt that Pope Francis was at heart a good man. May he rest in peace.
April 21, 2025 at 8:28 AM
I am no longer a Catholic and there is much wrong with the Catholic Church. But I have no doubt that Pope Francis was at heart a good man. May he rest in peace.
It does happen very often but #EasterSunday is also my little brother’s @MadHatterMurtha birthday and his silver wedding anniversary. Have a great day in Australia Andrew. Congratulations to you both.
April 20, 2025 at 8:06 AM
It does happen very often but #EasterSunday is also my little brother’s @MadHatterMurtha birthday and his silver wedding anniversary. Have a great day in Australia Andrew. Congratulations to you both.
A tart for Easter. Made with fresh farm eggs, new season asparagus and wild garlic from the local wood.
April 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A tart for Easter. Made with fresh farm eggs, new season asparagus and wild garlic from the local wood.