Jen Wilshaw 🌻
@wilshaw755.bsky.social
European 🇪🇺 - hoping the UK will rejoin the EU during my lifetime but it'll have to get a move on; centre left; art, health, languages, music, space, transport
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Bellum, Latin for 'war', is the origin of martial English words like 'belligerent', 'bellicose' and 'rebel'.
Bellum was a later form of the word. It had previously been duellum, before a 'DU > B' sound change, and Latin writers remembered and continued to use the old form too. This gave us 'duel'.
Bellum was a later form of the word. It had previously been duellum, before a 'DU > B' sound change, and Latin writers remembered and continued to use the old form too. This gave us 'duel'.
November 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Bellum, Latin for 'war', is the origin of martial English words like 'belligerent', 'bellicose' and 'rebel'.
Bellum was a later form of the word. It had previously been duellum, before a 'DU > B' sound change, and Latin writers remembered and continued to use the old form too. This gave us 'duel'.
Bellum was a later form of the word. It had previously been duellum, before a 'DU > B' sound change, and Latin writers remembered and continued to use the old form too. This gave us 'duel'.
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Behold the cursive D.
November 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Behold the cursive D.
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🚨 DON'T MISS IT 🚨
Our #Railway200 exhibition, 'Finding the south coast's forgotten railway workers', is on at the University of Portsmouth - till 17 December.
Pop into Park Building (King Henry I Street) - free, whenever the building is open:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/finding-the-...
Our #Railway200 exhibition, 'Finding the south coast's forgotten railway workers', is on at the University of Portsmouth - till 17 December.
Pop into Park Building (King Henry I Street) - free, whenever the building is open:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/finding-the-...
Finding the south coast’s forgotten railway workers - Railway Work, Life & Death
Read about our public exhibition, showcasing research from the Portsmouth Area Railway Pasts project - out now.
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk
November 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🚨 DON'T MISS IT 🚨
Our #Railway200 exhibition, 'Finding the south coast's forgotten railway workers', is on at the University of Portsmouth - till 17 December.
Pop into Park Building (King Henry I Street) - free, whenever the building is open:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/finding-the-...
Our #Railway200 exhibition, 'Finding the south coast's forgotten railway workers', is on at the University of Portsmouth - till 17 December.
Pop into Park Building (King Henry I Street) - free, whenever the building is open:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/finding-the-...
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Looking forward to playing the Midday Organ Prom on Saturday 22 November 2025 at Victoria Hall, Hanley. A programme of pieces from both the organ repertoire and transcriptions of music not originally written for the organ.
Hope to see you there!
Tickets: www.atgtickets.com/venues/victo...
Hope to see you there!
Tickets: www.atgtickets.com/venues/victo...
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Looking forward to playing the Midday Organ Prom on Saturday 22 November 2025 at Victoria Hall, Hanley. A programme of pieces from both the organ repertoire and transcriptions of music not originally written for the organ.
Hope to see you there!
Tickets: www.atgtickets.com/venues/victo...
Hope to see you there!
Tickets: www.atgtickets.com/venues/victo...
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Muddy Tracks. 12°C after overnight rain. A lone crow.🐦⬛
November 13, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Muddy Tracks. 12°C after overnight rain. A lone crow.🐦⬛
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Autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body – and tens of millions of people.
There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, and they mostly strike women. Here's what to know
Autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body – and tens of millions of people. While most common in women, these diseases can strike anyone, adults or children, and they’re on the rise.
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Autoimmune diseases can affect just about every part of the body – and tens of millions of people.
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The English word ‘brief’ means “short”, while German ‘Brief’ and Dutch ‘brief’ mean “letter” – and yet they have the same origin.
These words all stem from Latin ‘brevis’, meaning “short”.
Zoom in on my new infographic to learn how it came to mean “letter” in many Germanic languages:
These words all stem from Latin ‘brevis’, meaning “short”.
Zoom in on my new infographic to learn how it came to mean “letter” in many Germanic languages:
November 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The English word ‘brief’ means “short”, while German ‘Brief’ and Dutch ‘brief’ mean “letter” – and yet they have the same origin.
These words all stem from Latin ‘brevis’, meaning “short”.
Zoom in on my new infographic to learn how it came to mean “letter” in many Germanic languages:
These words all stem from Latin ‘brevis’, meaning “short”.
Zoom in on my new infographic to learn how it came to mean “letter” in many Germanic languages:
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This is so deeply sad. It’s about people in their 60s without a place of their own having to rent. I have a friend in that situation. All our conversations are heartbreaking ones about loneliness and poverty.
The rapid rise of renters in their 60s: ‘I hate the idea of house-sharing – but I have no choice’
It is often assumed that people of retirement age will no longer have housing costs to cover. But for a significant and growing group, this is far from the case
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:04 AM
This is so deeply sad. It’s about people in their 60s without a place of their own having to rent. I have a friend in that situation. All our conversations are heartbreaking ones about loneliness and poverty.
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coca cola bottling company, single door detail, 14th & central avenue, los angeles, california, 1977
November 12, 2025 at 8:36 PM
coca cola bottling company, single door detail, 14th & central avenue, los angeles, california, 1977
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Assuming I am right that a double decker bus is around 400 sq ft the ridiculous ballroom/aircraft hanger that the orange liar is building will provide parking for 200 buses
Time to bulldoze it when the democrats get in
Time to bulldoze it when the democrats get in
November 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Assuming I am right that a double decker bus is around 400 sq ft the ridiculous ballroom/aircraft hanger that the orange liar is building will provide parking for 200 buses
Time to bulldoze it when the democrats get in
Time to bulldoze it when the democrats get in
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I totally agree with @jheathershaw.bsky.social , & have signed the petition. "Say it in English, only louder" was never a good way of dealing with the outside world; in current times, it's even less appropriate.
Languages education at all levels, especially higher, is under existential threat in the UK. It is an impoverished society which produces so few students interested in languages & a shortsighted state that cannot subsidise this public good through tough times. Pls consider signing.
c.org/qQMPqxcLCD
c.org/qQMPqxcLCD
We Can Make an Impact.
Stop the removal of Modern Languages courses at the University of Nottingham!
c.org
November 12, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I totally agree with @jheathershaw.bsky.social , & have signed the petition. "Say it in English, only louder" was never a good way of dealing with the outside world; in current times, it's even less appropriate.
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"Das erste Mal seit 10 Jahren erreichen wir Köln 10 Minuten zu früh. Wir werden also für mindestens 10 Minuten hier stehenbleiben. Vergessen Sie nicht, wieder einzusteigen! Sonst sind Sie am Ziel mehr als 10 Minuten zu spät." (David) #BahnAnsagen
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"Das erste Mal seit 10 Jahren erreichen wir Köln 10 Minuten zu früh. Wir werden also für mindestens 10 Minuten hier stehenbleiben. Vergessen Sie nicht, wieder einzusteigen! Sonst sind Sie am Ziel mehr als 10 Minuten zu spät." (David) #BahnAnsagen
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If you are calling for Sir Keir Starmer to stand down, who ever you are, then you are doing Farage's work for him.
It's the way his desire for an election in 2027 comes about.
Just shut up and stop it. Let the government get on with the job we elected them to do - and which they ARE doing.
It's the way his desire for an election in 2027 comes about.
Just shut up and stop it. Let the government get on with the job we elected them to do - and which they ARE doing.
November 12, 2025 at 10:13 AM
If you are calling for Sir Keir Starmer to stand down, who ever you are, then you are doing Farage's work for him.
It's the way his desire for an election in 2027 comes about.
Just shut up and stop it. Let the government get on with the job we elected them to do - and which they ARE doing.
It's the way his desire for an election in 2027 comes about.
Just shut up and stop it. Let the government get on with the job we elected them to do - and which they ARE doing.
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'people who are multilingual are half as likely to show signs of accelerated biological ageing than are those who speak just one language.'
Good thing that schools, universities and governments are so actively promoting modern languages then, isn't it? 1/2
Good thing that schools, universities and governments are so actively promoting modern languages then, isn't it? 1/2
Want a younger brain? Learn another language
A vast study suggests that being multilingual can slow down cognitive ageing.
www.nature.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
'people who are multilingual are half as likely to show signs of accelerated biological ageing than are those who speak just one language.'
Good thing that schools, universities and governments are so actively promoting modern languages then, isn't it? 1/2
Good thing that schools, universities and governments are so actively promoting modern languages then, isn't it? 1/2
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🇳🇴🇺🇦 More detailed info from The Times:
Norway is discussing a proposal to unlock a European war loan of more than €100 billion for Ukraine by securing the debt against its €1.7 trillion national sovereign wealth fund.
Norway is discussing a proposal to unlock a European war loan of more than €100 billion for Ukraine by securing the debt against its €1.7 trillion national sovereign wealth fund.
November 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
🇳🇴🇺🇦 More detailed info from The Times:
Norway is discussing a proposal to unlock a European war loan of more than €100 billion for Ukraine by securing the debt against its €1.7 trillion national sovereign wealth fund.
Norway is discussing a proposal to unlock a European war loan of more than €100 billion for Ukraine by securing the debt against its €1.7 trillion national sovereign wealth fund.
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Years of right wing bias in BBC news & current affairs and nothing happens, but upset Trump and the Tory director general resigns…
November 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Years of right wing bias in BBC news & current affairs and nothing happens, but upset Trump and the Tory director general resigns…
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#Renault is bringing back its cheery #Twingo in EV form. This is the third EV compact from the company in a short time, and the least expensive. With 177 mls range isn't huge, but neither is the price under €25 000. www.caranddriver.com/news/a692912... #ElectricVehicles #ActOnClimate #EVs
November 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
#Renault is bringing back its cheery #Twingo in EV form. This is the third EV compact from the company in a short time, and the least expensive. With 177 mls range isn't huge, but neither is the price under €25 000. www.caranddriver.com/news/a692912... #ElectricVehicles #ActOnClimate #EVs
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Autumn settles over Oxford 🍂✨
📷 Instagram | ObservingOxford, EstherJohnsonPhotography, Juncao_Oxford & @magdalenoxford.bsky.social
📷 Instagram | ObservingOxford, EstherJohnsonPhotography, Juncao_Oxford & @magdalenoxford.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Autumn settles over Oxford 🍂✨
📷 Instagram | ObservingOxford, EstherJohnsonPhotography, Juncao_Oxford & @magdalenoxford.bsky.social
📷 Instagram | ObservingOxford, EstherJohnsonPhotography, Juncao_Oxford & @magdalenoxford.bsky.social
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My brother is an electrician who works in offshore wind.
He sent me this photo of the largest turbine installation vessel in the world.
Skilled jobs, good pay, and secure futures.
While fossil fuels shed jobs and destroy the planet, renewables are delivering for the working class.
He sent me this photo of the largest turbine installation vessel in the world.
Skilled jobs, good pay, and secure futures.
While fossil fuels shed jobs and destroy the planet, renewables are delivering for the working class.
November 9, 2025 at 8:18 AM
My brother is an electrician who works in offshore wind.
He sent me this photo of the largest turbine installation vessel in the world.
Skilled jobs, good pay, and secure futures.
While fossil fuels shed jobs and destroy the planet, renewables are delivering for the working class.
He sent me this photo of the largest turbine installation vessel in the world.
Skilled jobs, good pay, and secure futures.
While fossil fuels shed jobs and destroy the planet, renewables are delivering for the working class.
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#NowSpinning A wondrous Kullervo from Saraste. I have never understood why this isn’t mentioned much, though it may be because it was released as an appendix to Saraste’s second - and much less successful - Symphony cycle on Finlandia. But try it. It’s a great performance.
November 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
#NowSpinning A wondrous Kullervo from Saraste. I have never understood why this isn’t mentioned much, though it may be because it was released as an appendix to Saraste’s second - and much less successful - Symphony cycle on Finlandia. But try it. It’s a great performance.
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"Wir werden in Löhne stehenbleiben, weil die Leitstelle dachte, dass wir ausfallen und deswegen keine Daten zu uns hat. Ich kann nur drüber lachen, weil das nicht das erste Mal ist. Hoffen wir, dass es nur ein paar Minuten dauert." (Dennis Gärtner) #BahnAnsagen
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
"Wir werden in Löhne stehenbleiben, weil die Leitstelle dachte, dass wir ausfallen und deswegen keine Daten zu uns hat. Ich kann nur drüber lachen, weil das nicht das erste Mal ist. Hoffen wir, dass es nur ein paar Minuten dauert." (Dennis Gärtner) #BahnAnsagen
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The FAA has just issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive for MD-11 aircraft requiring aircraft inspections and any applicable corrective actions before further flight.
November 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The FAA has just issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive for MD-11 aircraft requiring aircraft inspections and any applicable corrective actions before further flight.
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Still needs Swiss parliamentary budget approval : but a new all-year 3 times a week sleeper could link Basel with Copenhagen and Malmo. ftnnews.com/travel-news/...
Sleep to Scandinavia: New Swiss night train to Copenhagen and Malmö - Focus on Travel News
SBB’s tri-weekly EuroNight from Basel to Copenhagen and Malmö launches 15 April 2026, with tickets on sale 4 Nov 2025 and CHF 47m support to 2030.
ftnnews.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Still needs Swiss parliamentary budget approval : but a new all-year 3 times a week sleeper could link Basel with Copenhagen and Malmo. ftnnews.com/travel-news/...
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There were 800 wrongly released prisoners in the last 14 years under Tory rule.
November 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
There were 800 wrongly released prisoners in the last 14 years under Tory rule.