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Bert Jansch – Bert Jansch - debut album 1965.

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January 19, 2026 at 6:58 PM

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Egglestone Abbey, County Durham, built about 1200.

#MedievalMonday

January 19, 2026 at 6:52 PM

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In the process of transcribing the pile of letters my grandad wrote to my mum during WW11 whilst he was stationed abroad. The family remained in London throughout. This is one of a number of Airgraphs he sent her. This one from March 1941.

#familyhistory #WW11 #London

January 19, 2026 at 4:20 PM

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Nina Simone – Gold - 2003 compilation.

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January 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM

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The cat that lives by the computer in the attic.

Wobbles alarmingly when walking and has a tendency to fall off the edge of things.

#catsofbluesky #cat #skycat

January 19, 2026 at 3:47 PM

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Detail of mark on John Aislabie's obelisk in Ripon Marketplace. Constructed in 1702 Mayor of Ripon when he was Mayor of Ripon.

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Detail of mark on obelisk in Ripon Marketplace

January 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Jefferson Airplane – Crown Of Creation - 1968 UK 1st press.

Think the USA could do with a dose of Sunshine or XTC at the moment.

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January 18, 2026 at 3:57 PM

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Sign the petition: Tell Keir Starmer: Don't back down over Trump's Greenland tariff threats.

Trump is threatening the UK & 7 other supposed allies with more tariffs unless he gets his hands on Greenland. This can't be allowed to happen. Join me and sign the petition telling Keir Starmer not t...

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January 18, 2026 at 2:29 PM

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The Government is planning to send King Charles to the US to celebrate with Trump. Giving him a royal visit right now sends a terrible message that his behaviour is acceptable. We can stop this if enough of us speak up. Will you add your name to the petition? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ca...

Call off the King’s visit to the US for the 250th anniversary of America's independence

With the current political chaos in the US and Trump’s failure to adhere to international norms, and given his apparent obsession with the Monarchy, calling off this visit would send a powerful messag...

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January 17, 2026 at 5:19 PM

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After watching the recent Titanic series I went though the family photos. This is my great aunt Lillian Bentham who survived the sinking. I have a couple of photos of her. This one taken a couple of years later shows up on Titanic web sites looking like a poor copy of copies of copies.

#Titanic

January 14, 2026 at 8:30 PM

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Truckin’ on: Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead’s 10 best recordings

From 46-minute jams to MTV video hits, here are the freedom-loving Dead guitarist and singer’s finest songs about ‘rainbows of sound’ and ‘enjoying the ride’

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January 12, 2026 at 7:52 PM

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Lichen and wool.

#dailyphoto #iphone

January 9, 2026 at 8:06 PM

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Yardbirds - Over Under Sideways Down - 1966.

Over Under Sideways Down (The Stereo Album)

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January 8, 2026 at 7:09 PM

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Yardbirds aka Roger The Engineer - mid '70s press. Originally released 1966.

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January 8, 2026 at 7:02 PM

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Running ducks and hens.

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January 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM

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Spooky Tooth- Better By You, Better Than Me

Better By You, Better Than Me

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January 5, 2026 at 8:13 PM

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At the end of the silver bridge (it's actually blue) a large number of painted stones have appeared. Some with words that have a story to relate. This one seems very pertinent.

January 5, 2026 at 7:32 PM

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Van Morrison – Astral Weeks - UK 1971 press.

Never get tired of this album. It's one that does live up to its timeless tag. Headphones recommended.

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January 5, 2026 at 7:23 PM

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Just a little bit cold out there on the River Tees.

January 5, 2026 at 7:14 PM

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stoptrump.org.uk/sign-venezue...

Open letter: UK must not abstain on UN Venezuela vote

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January 5, 2026 at 3:54 PM

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Blodwyn Pig – Ahead Rings Out, 1969 UK press.

Mick Abrahams first venture after leaving Jethro Tull. The track 'Sing Me A Song That I Know' featured on the Island sampler 'Nice Enough to Eat'

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January 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM

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Young Kestrel spotted near the banks of the River Wenning at High Bentham.

#bird #kestrel #nature #Ornithology #Bentham @britishbirds.bsky.social

January 4, 2026 at 3:35 PM

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The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - Track Record 1968.

Label mate of Jimi Hendrix and The Who. Forever known for 'Fire' but his later Kingdom Come is worth finding.

#ArthurBrown #Psychedelic #rockmusic #musicsky #vinylcollection #vinylrecord #recordcollection #vinylcommunity