Mike Sanders
@bronterre1.bsky.social
# Chartism #C19th Radicalism #Cooperation #TradesUnions, #WorkingClassLiterature with forays into #Cricket #Punk & #Reggae & a reviving interest in Torquay United FC #COYY
"In things essential, unity; in things doubtful, liberty; in all things, charity."
"In things essential, unity; in things doubtful, liberty; in all things, charity."
Here at Kamera at Lloyd and Platt to see John McKay’s Reactor. Got my pick of where to stand!
September 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Here at Kamera at Lloyd and Platt to see John McKay’s Reactor. Got my pick of where to stand!
Arrived in the post today, the ‘hard’ copy of the ‘Transnational Working-Class Literatures’ collection. Check out the wide range of contributions. Order a copy for/from your library! #WorkingClassLiterature #WorkingClassStudies
September 18, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Arrived in the post today, the ‘hard’ copy of the ‘Transnational Working-Class Literatures’ collection. Check out the wide range of contributions. Order a copy for/from your library! #WorkingClassLiterature #WorkingClassStudies
Fantastic time at the Erik Satie exhibition at the Eugene Boudin museum in Honfleur - well worth a visit! #museesdehonfleur
September 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Fantastic time at the Erik Satie exhibition at the Eugene Boudin museum in Honfleur - well worth a visit! #museesdehonfleur
This rather splendid volume produced by the @rickardsisters.com arrived in my local bookstore today. Looking forward to reading this & what a great way to introduce people to Ethel Carrie Holdsworth
September 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
This rather splendid volume produced by the @rickardsisters.com arrived in my local bookstore today. Looking forward to reading this & what a great way to introduce people to Ethel Carrie Holdsworth
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“I have listened to many ingenious persons, who say we are better off now than we ever were before. I do not know how well of we were before; but I know positively that many very deserving persons of my acquaintance have great difficulty in living under these improved circumstances:”
“I have listened to many ingenious persons, who say we are better off now than we ever were before. I do not know how well of we were before; but I know positively that many very deserving persons of my acquaintance have great difficulty in living under these improved circumstances:”
August 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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“I have listened to many ingenious persons, who say we are better off now than we ever were before. I do not know how well of we were before; but I know positively that many very deserving persons of my acquaintance have great difficulty in living under these improved circumstances:”
“I have listened to many ingenious persons, who say we are better off now than we ever were before. I do not know how well of we were before; but I know positively that many very deserving persons of my acquaintance have great difficulty in living under these improved circumstances:”
1/2 It’s a grand day today! Went to Leeds to get my copy of ‘Stone & Sky’ the latest in the ‘Rivers of London’ series from @benaaronovitch.bsky.social And am now spending the afternoon reading it. Almost half-way through & enjoying it immensely - as inventive as ever & filled with those touches…
July 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
1/2 It’s a grand day today! Went to Leeds to get my copy of ‘Stone & Sky’ the latest in the ‘Rivers of London’ series from @benaaronovitch.bsky.social And am now spending the afternoon reading it. Almost half-way through & enjoying it immensely - as inventive as ever & filled with those touches…
Just arrived in the post, Monica Ewer’s ‘The Best of Both Worlds’ published by the Labour Publishing Company in its ‘Plays for the People’ series. This one previously belonged to the Gateshead ILP Dramatic Club & is marked up for the actor playing John Grant.
June 5, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Just arrived in the post, Monica Ewer’s ‘The Best of Both Worlds’ published by the Labour Publishing Company in its ‘Plays for the People’ series. This one previously belonged to the Gateshead ILP Dramatic Club & is marked up for the actor playing John Grant.
Who could resist this Jimmy Durante Toby Jug from Royal Doulton? Not me, evidently.
May 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Who could resist this Jimmy Durante Toby Jug from Royal Doulton? Not me, evidently.
Following Voltaire’s advice.
May 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Following Voltaire’s advice.
Today’s thing of beauty @sslh.bsky.social @markcrail.bsky.social
May 2, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Today’s thing of beauty @sslh.bsky.social @markcrail.bsky.social
Decorating my office for #MayDay Happy #InternationalWorkersDay “We’ll change forthwith the old conditions/And spurn the dust to win the prize!”
May 1, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Decorating my office for #MayDay Happy #InternationalWorkersDay “We’ll change forthwith the old conditions/And spurn the dust to win the prize!”
The Authorized Version has arrived. Ritual observances can resume.
April 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The Authorized Version has arrived. Ritual observances can resume.
Book 11 of 2025 - devoured in a single sitting (the joys of a bank holiday weekend). ‘Masquerade’ was the second single I ever bought & #TheSkids have always been one of my favourite bands. This book focuses on Richard’s years with the band when he was only a teenager - written with integrity!
April 21, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Book 11 of 2025 - devoured in a single sitting (the joys of a bank holiday weekend). ‘Masquerade’ was the second single I ever bought & #TheSkids have always been one of my favourite bands. This book focuses on Richard’s years with the band when he was only a teenager - written with integrity!
1/2 Book 10 of 2025, ‘Lively Arts’ by Martin Popoff, a track by track guide to the work of #TheDamned As someone without any musical talent or knowledge, I really enjoy someone explaining what it is I’m hearing.
April 21, 2025 at 9:27 AM
1/2 Book 10 of 2025, ‘Lively Arts’ by Martin Popoff, a track by track guide to the work of #TheDamned As someone without any musical talent or knowledge, I really enjoy someone explaining what it is I’m hearing.
…And this one reminding dog-owners of the need to bin it after bagging it!
April 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
…And this one reminding dog-owners of the need to bin it after bagging it!
The always brilliant Thirsk Yarn Bombers have excelled themselves this time with two brilliant installations. This one against litter…
April 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The always brilliant Thirsk Yarn Bombers have excelled themselves this time with two brilliant installations. This one against litter…
When we bought our house, we wondered why the previous owners had planted a silver birch in the small back yard - this spring we know why!
April 12, 2025 at 11:29 AM
When we bought our house, we wondered why the previous owners had planted a silver birch in the small back yard - this spring we know why!
In Paris for a #Gaskell conference & came across this announcement - I’m sure there’s a witty caption about lack waiting to be attached to this sign!
April 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
In Paris for a #Gaskell conference & came across this announcement - I’m sure there’s a witty caption about lack waiting to be attached to this sign!
Book 9 of 2025 is a fascinating insight into the thought of British left-libertarianism in the early days of the Bolshevik Revolution. Ergatocracy was never going to catch on as a team though!
March 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Book 9 of 2025 is a fascinating insight into the thought of British left-libertarianism in the early days of the Bolshevik Revolution. Ergatocracy was never going to catch on as a team though!
Book 8 of 2025: for cricket-loving punks (like me), this book has a brilliant premise - the ghosts of Gene Vincent & W.G.Grace return to London in 1976 to ensure that the Clash & I.V.A. Richards realise their greatness. A brilliant premise but, alas, rather unevenly executed.
March 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Book 8 of 2025: for cricket-loving punks (like me), this book has a brilliant premise - the ghosts of Gene Vincent & W.G.Grace return to London in 1976 to ensure that the Clash & I.V.A. Richards realise their greatness. A brilliant premise but, alas, rather unevenly executed.
Doesn’t look like much, but I’m hoping that in a few weeks time I will have some broad bean seedlings to admire. I also put in some spinach seeds too. It’s so good to feel my hands in compost once more!
February 15, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Doesn’t look like much, but I’m hoping that in a few weeks time I will have some broad bean seedlings to admire. I also put in some spinach seeds too. It’s so good to feel my hands in compost once more!
Book 7 of 2025, an absolutely enthralling, compelling and moving fictionalisation of the life and times of Stan Laurel. It also offers a fascinating history of comedy in Hollywood but crucially absolutely convinces as a novel.
February 13, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Book 7 of 2025, an absolutely enthralling, compelling and moving fictionalisation of the life and times of Stan Laurel. It also offers a fascinating history of comedy in Hollywood but crucially absolutely convinces as a novel.
Lovely burst of snowdrops in the churchyard.
February 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Lovely burst of snowdrops in the churchyard.