Andrew Ballantyne
asquins.bsky.social
Andrew Ballantyne
@asquins.bsky.social
Reposted by Andrew Ballantyne
Now, with thanks to @joshspero.ft.com’s reporting, we have a real life example of this happening. More specifically, where is Fortnum and Mason’s tea from? (According to US customs.)

on.ft.com/4nsssZm Fortnum & Mason tea sales suffer as Trump’s trade war hits ‘King’s grocer’
Fortnum & Mason tea sales suffer as Trump’s trade war hits ‘King’s grocer’
Tougher stance on country of origin rules and scrapping of de minimis exemption drives up price in the US
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September 17, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Also there’s a good café and some farm animals. It’s a good place to visit and is enlivened by children running about and learning (under supervision) how to break rocks.
August 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
and that while he was performing he really thought he looked like Jean Shrimpton or Julie Christie. Which suits the character perfectly.
August 19, 2025 at 8:32 AM
We watched it last night and it’s great. Moving and funny. Thanks for the recommendation.
August 19, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Meanwhile here’s Verdi’s tomb in Milan.
August 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I’m just there for the first semester, sorry to say. Then back to Vezelay, where you’re welcome should your journey come this way.
August 18, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Or from next month the University of Milan. 👍🏻
August 18, 2025 at 11:30 AM
From What is Architecture? Andrew Ballantyne
August 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
They’re on their best behaviour outside the National Gallery.
July 4, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Buttoned up, begloved and hatted with a look that’s complicit and maybe sceptical, while he looks more trusting but quietly dandyish with the waistcoat and cuff links.
July 4, 2025 at 7:21 AM
I hadn’t seen this picture before. Now I can’t stop looking.
July 4, 2025 at 6:35 AM