Bruce Wilkinson
@bwilky23.bsky.social
P/T Librarian, Freelance Researcher, writer and author of Hidden Culture Forgotten History. Music, Literature and Culture. Blackburn Rovers FC and Lancashire CCC.
www.cottontown.org/howweusedtol... my research using the C18 ledgers of a Blackburn cotton merchants has gone up online
Early History Of Blackburn
www.cottontown.org
November 12, 2025 at 7:57 AM
www.cottontown.org/howweusedtol... my research using the C18 ledgers of a Blackburn cotton merchants has gone up online
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Just published: EFL Championship Round Up - 15
Matchday 15 Summarised
https://www.brfcs.com/articles/efl-championship-round-up-15
Matchday 15 Summarised
https://www.brfcs.com/articles/efl-championship-round-up-15
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Just published: EFL Championship Round Up - 15
Matchday 15 Summarised
https://www.brfcs.com/articles/efl-championship-round-up-15
Matchday 15 Summarised
https://www.brfcs.com/articles/efl-championship-round-up-15
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Hooray, have been looking for an image of this Hawkwind piece for a while, from short-lived monthly inky Album Tracking. Chas de Whalley was your typical 70s hack, but Calvert is more than a match for him. Don't think I've seen this version of the Atomhenge promo pics before...
November 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Hooray, have been looking for an image of this Hawkwind piece for a while, from short-lived monthly inky Album Tracking. Chas de Whalley was your typical 70s hack, but Calvert is more than a match for him. Don't think I've seen this version of the Atomhenge promo pics before...
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Good morning and doesn't this look grand.
We have a new website.
Many thanks to designer Graham Shackleton.
Marvelous.
bluemoosebooks.com
We have a new website.
Many thanks to designer Graham Shackleton.
Marvelous.
bluemoosebooks.com
Home - Bluemoose Books
The Guardian - ‘Bluemoose Books is a small but mighty literary hit factory’
Welcome to Bluemoose Books - We’re a multi award winning independent publisher based in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, ...
bluemoosebooks.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Good morning and doesn't this look grand.
We have a new website.
Many thanks to designer Graham Shackleton.
Marvelous.
bluemoosebooks.com
We have a new website.
Many thanks to designer Graham Shackleton.
Marvelous.
bluemoosebooks.com
If this isn’t fascism I don’t know what is.
“Papers, please.”
What a sick world.
October 28, 2025 at 6:36 AM
If this isn’t fascism I don’t know what is.
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Few originals available
Anyone interested in them can DM me.
Anyone interested in them can DM me.
October 11, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Few originals available
Anyone interested in them can DM me.
Anyone interested in them can DM me.
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Clare Youngs, contemporary graphic and collage artist #womensart
October 11, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Clare Youngs, contemporary graphic and collage artist #womensart
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"The Regulator has the power to do something which the Premier League and Football League did not have - to remove a licence from somebody who's already there."
Could the new Football Regulator come for #chansiri #swfc
With me & Charlie Methven
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Could the new Football Regulator come for #chansiri #swfc
With me & Charlie Methven
podfollow.com/wheres-the-m...
Where's The Money Gone?: Sheffield Wednesday - The Regulator's First Big Test; Ange At Forest
Adrian and Charlie discuss Dejphon Chansiri at Sheffield Wednesday - the new Football Regulator's first big test.Plus - what happens when manager is immediately unpopular with fans, Ange Postecoglo...
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October 9, 2025 at 6:02 AM
"The Regulator has the power to do something which the Premier League and Football League did not have - to remove a licence from somebody who's already there."
Could the new Football Regulator come for #chansiri #swfc
With me & Charlie Methven
podfollow.com/wheres-the-m...
Could the new Football Regulator come for #chansiri #swfc
With me & Charlie Methven
podfollow.com/wheres-the-m...
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Leunig, a former gov adviser, said scrapping it — while it would boost growth and productivity — would be “a very, very big tax cut for rich people”. One effect would be to boost house prices, making the main beneficiaries the existing owners of expensive properties in the south-east of England.
Should stamp duty be scrapped in the UK?
Conservative party says property tax deters people from moving house and stifles productivity
www.ft.com
October 9, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Leunig, a former gov adviser, said scrapping it — while it would boost growth and productivity — would be “a very, very big tax cut for rich people”. One effect would be to boost house prices, making the main beneficiaries the existing owners of expensive properties in the south-east of England.
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It's tonight folks....
Come on down and join the conversation about my new book, 'Where's The Money Gone? The Battle For The Soul Of English Football.'
6.30pm, Armfield Club with Blackpool Supporters Trust.
Come on down and join the conversation about my new book, 'Where's The Money Gone? The Battle For The Soul Of English Football.'
6.30pm, Armfield Club with Blackpool Supporters Trust.
October 9, 2025 at 6:29 AM
It's tonight folks....
Come on down and join the conversation about my new book, 'Where's The Money Gone? The Battle For The Soul Of English Football.'
6.30pm, Armfield Club with Blackpool Supporters Trust.
Come on down and join the conversation about my new book, 'Where's The Money Gone? The Battle For The Soul Of English Football.'
6.30pm, Armfield Club with Blackpool Supporters Trust.
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Brexit - the gift that keeps on taking bit.ly/48ZnxLs
Britons could be banned from holiday homes under EU’s 90-day rule
Brussels has warned that new biometric checks, which come into place on Sunday, will identify those overstaying on the continent
bit.ly
October 8, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Brexit - the gift that keeps on taking bit.ly/48ZnxLs
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"It's quite clear that the regulator has the power to remove the licence to operate of an owner..."
Will the Independent Football Regulator try to kick out #Chansiri from #swfc ???
With me and Charlie Methven
podfollow.com/wheres-the-m...
Will the Independent Football Regulator try to kick out #Chansiri from #swfc ???
With me and Charlie Methven
podfollow.com/wheres-the-m...
Where's The Money Gone?: Sheffield Wednesday - The Regulator's First Big Test; Ange At Forest
Adrian and Charlie discuss Dejphon Chansiri at Sheffield Wednesday - the new Football Regulator's first big test.Plus - what happens when manager is immediately unpopular with fans, Ange Postecoglo...
podfollow.com
October 8, 2025 at 6:23 AM
"It's quite clear that the regulator has the power to remove the licence to operate of an owner..."
Will the Independent Football Regulator try to kick out #Chansiri from #swfc ???
With me and Charlie Methven
podfollow.com/wheres-the-m...
Will the Independent Football Regulator try to kick out #Chansiri from #swfc ???
With me and Charlie Methven
podfollow.com/wheres-the-m...
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The UAE is an authoritarian autocracy, a petro-state with no income tax for citizens, to bribe them for the lack of democratic voice or free speech
It is 85% migrant, a segregated society with a ban on integration in principle and practice, few rights, equal opportunities, nor voice for incomers
It is 85% migrant, a segregated society with a ban on integration in principle and practice, few rights, equal opportunities, nor voice for incomers
October 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The UAE is an authoritarian autocracy, a petro-state with no income tax for citizens, to bribe them for the lack of democratic voice or free speech
It is 85% migrant, a segregated society with a ban on integration in principle and practice, few rights, equal opportunities, nor voice for incomers
It is 85% migrant, a segregated society with a ban on integration in principle and practice, few rights, equal opportunities, nor voice for incomers
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Don’t tax us we’re too rich and too important, part 94 bit.ly/4o3C7pD gambling firm joins the list of the untaxables
Entain boss warns Reeves not to raise gambling taxes
Stella David said hitting the industry in next month’s budget could make the company reconsider its investment in the UK and close shops
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October 6, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Don’t tax us we’re too rich and too important, part 94 bit.ly/4o3C7pD gambling firm joins the list of the untaxables
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This year is beginning to seem endless.
October 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
This year is beginning to seem endless.
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I'll be talking about my new book, 'Where's The Money Gone? The Battle For The Soul Of English Football' on Thursday 16 Oct at 2pm @bewdleyfestival.bsky.social
All welcome #khfc #wba #wolves #AVFC #bcfc
Interviewed by radio legend Malcolm Boyden
events.bewdleyfestival.org.uk/index.php?cP...
All welcome #khfc #wba #wolves #AVFC #bcfc
Interviewed by radio legend Malcolm Boyden
events.bewdleyfestival.org.uk/index.php?cP...
Bewdley Festival Ticket Booking | Bewdley Festival Ticket Booking,
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October 6, 2025 at 6:54 AM
I'll be talking about my new book, 'Where's The Money Gone? The Battle For The Soul Of English Football' on Thursday 16 Oct at 2pm @bewdleyfestival.bsky.social
All welcome #khfc #wba #wolves #AVFC #bcfc
Interviewed by radio legend Malcolm Boyden
events.bewdleyfestival.org.uk/index.php?cP...
All welcome #khfc #wba #wolves #AVFC #bcfc
Interviewed by radio legend Malcolm Boyden
events.bewdleyfestival.org.uk/index.php?cP...
This is how every journalist should be questioning Farage and Reform politicians.
Amazing bit of 2019 footage this.
Frei doing a great job of trying to hold Farage to account as he and Nathan Gill go walkabout.
And I suspect Farage will come to regret his quip at the end about Russians if it does the rounds again.
Frei doing a great job of trying to hold Farage to account as he and Nathan Gill go walkabout.
And I suspect Farage will come to regret his quip at the end about Russians if it does the rounds again.
Nathan’s mate Nigel sure did seem to want to brush it all away when questioned by Matt Frei back in 2019.
September 30, 2025 at 6:43 AM
This is how every journalist should be questioning Farage and Reform politicians.
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"It's destroying one of the key spectator friendly elements of the game, which is the adrenaline rush of scoring..."
Me and Charlie Methven slate #VAR on the podcast that takes you inside the football boardroom.
podfollow.com/wheres-the-m...
Me and Charlie Methven slate #VAR on the podcast that takes you inside the football boardroom.
podfollow.com/wheres-the-m...
Where's The Money Gone?: VAR; 'Where's The Money Gone' Book'; Como 50; Superleague
Adrian and Charlie discuss VAR, 'Where's The Money Gone?' - the book; the Como 50 Conference and the prospects for a new European Superleague.
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September 27, 2025 at 6:22 AM
"It's destroying one of the key spectator friendly elements of the game, which is the adrenaline rush of scoring..."
Me and Charlie Methven slate #VAR on the podcast that takes you inside the football boardroom.
podfollow.com/wheres-the-m...
Me and Charlie Methven slate #VAR on the podcast that takes you inside the football boardroom.
podfollow.com/wheres-the-m...
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I've a dead cushy job giving away sports equipment to campers 4 till 10pm are my hours and its worth £5.10 to me plus my keep. How are you getting on at the canning factory?
September 26, 2025 at 6:29 AM
I've a dead cushy job giving away sports equipment to campers 4 till 10pm are my hours and its worth £5.10 to me plus my keep. How are you getting on at the canning factory?
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One of the unexpected things I've learned from my advocacy for trans people is how malignant parts of the State can be, how it can misuse data for positively evil purposes. It's taught me people can't be safe with a digital ID card and so I've signed this. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards
We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards. There are reports that this is being looked at.
petition.parliament.uk
September 26, 2025 at 6:20 AM
One of the unexpected things I've learned from my advocacy for trans people is how malignant parts of the State can be, how it can misuse data for positively evil purposes. It's taught me people can't be safe with a digital ID card and so I've signed this. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
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Great new episode of the podcast that takes you inside the football boardroom...
Me and Charlie Methven talk #VAR, 'Where's The Money Gone' book, Como 50 conference, and Euro Superleague.
podfollow.com/wheres-the-m...
Me and Charlie Methven talk #VAR, 'Where's The Money Gone' book, Como 50 conference, and Euro Superleague.
podfollow.com/wheres-the-m...
Where's The Money Gone?: VAR; 'Where's The Money Gone' Book'; Como 50; Superleague
Adrian and Charlie discuss VAR, 'Where's The Money Gone?' - the book; the Como 50 Conference and the prospects for a new European Superleague.
podfollow.com
September 26, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Great new episode of the podcast that takes you inside the football boardroom...
Me and Charlie Methven talk #VAR, 'Where's The Money Gone' book, Como 50 conference, and Euro Superleague.
podfollow.com/wheres-the-m...
Me and Charlie Methven talk #VAR, 'Where's The Money Gone' book, Como 50 conference, and Euro Superleague.
podfollow.com/wheres-the-m...
Get rid of VAR - it breaks up the natural flow of the game and removes the spontaneity of goal celebrations for supporters.
"Once you've accepted there's a degree of subjectivity to decision making in football, why not just leave it with the people on the field?"
Me and Charlie Methven take issue with #VAR on the pod that takes you inside the football boardroom.
podfollow.com/wheres-the-m...
Me and Charlie Methven take issue with #VAR on the pod that takes you inside the football boardroom.
podfollow.com/wheres-the-m...
Where's The Money Gone?: VAR; 'Where's The Money Gone' Book'; Como 50; Superleague
Adrian and Charlie discuss VAR, 'Where's The Money Gone?' - the book; the Como 50 Conference and the prospects for a new European Superleague.
podfollow.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Get rid of VAR - it breaks up the natural flow of the game and removes the spontaneity of goal celebrations for supporters.
It’s a classic!
I always loved the weirdness of this sibling duo. And this debut is actually really fun. It all over the shop and certainly not for everyone but I’m enjoying more than I thought this morning #5debutalbums0004
September 23, 2025 at 8:24 PM
It’s a classic!