David Wilson
@davidgmwilson.bsky.social
History and Religion on TV, PhD student (Classics) at KCL Fond husband, father, yes, and grandfather! Not very good gardener, though...
Just in case anyone needed on overview..
October 19, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Just in case anyone needed on overview..
@thetls.bsky.social I am a print subscriber. You have my details. Why can I not access the TLS online, even though I log out and log in again with email and password. Shurely Shome Mishtake!
October 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
@thetls.bsky.social I am a print subscriber. You have my details. Why can I not access the TLS online, even though I log out and log in again with email and password. Shurely Shome Mishtake!
Nothing wrong with Hampstead Heath!
September 26, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Nothing wrong with Hampstead Heath!
Sadly, rubbish. Mistaken ideas about 11th century England, and its equivalence with Normandy, or even France. So many cliches: eg no stone buildings in England, no vernacular literature, or individual culture either. Arrogance with the narrative, as if we wouldn't notice, too... Why?
August 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Sadly, rubbish. Mistaken ideas about 11th century England, and its equivalence with Normandy, or even France. So many cliches: eg no stone buildings in England, no vernacular literature, or individual culture either. Arrogance with the narrative, as if we wouldn't notice, too... Why?
Ah, London indeed!
July 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Ah, London indeed!
Just read this most excellent book by @philmcraig.bsky.social for the second time. Even better this time than before, it's a total triumph, simultaneously thought-provoking and heart-breaking. Unless you're brain-dead, what more do you want from a history book!
July 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Just read this most excellent book by @philmcraig.bsky.social for the second time. Even better this time than before, it's a total triumph, simultaneously thought-provoking and heart-breaking. Unless you're brain-dead, what more do you want from a history book!
Comment on an article by Nick Cohen
July 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Comment on an article by Nick Cohen
I would be astonished if he hadn't.
June 18, 2025 at 11:04 PM
I would be astonished if he hadn't.
Dig up the concrete and the decking, give them a chance
June 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Dig up the concrete and the decking, give them a chance
Whatever is going on Summer is wonderful!
June 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Whatever is going on Summer is wonderful!
Talks at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, De Crespigny Park, Denmark Hill. London SE 5. 5pm Tuesday 3 June. All welcome to a very multidisciplinary event!
May 23, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Talks at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, De Crespigny Park, Denmark Hill. London SE 5. 5pm Tuesday 3 June. All welcome to a very multidisciplinary event!
London spring. No politics.
May 7, 2025 at 12:09 AM
London spring. No politics.
Christos anesti. Happy Easter!
April 20, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Christos anesti. Happy Easter!
Today at the British Museum I handled this astonishing artefact. Astonishing craftsmanship; intriguing iconography. Here, in my hands!
April 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Today at the British Museum I handled this astonishing artefact. Astonishing craftsmanship; intriguing iconography. Here, in my hands!
@thetimes.com continuing its bonkers campaign about private education. Sad!
April 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
@thetimes.com continuing its bonkers campaign about private education. Sad!
I return to prime time! One of my favourite films.
April 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I return to prime time! One of my favourite films.
UK FCO why is this page not functional?
April 10, 2025 at 9:51 PM
UK FCO why is this page not functional?
I'm on on the Saturday. Do zoom in...
April 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I'm on on the Saturday. Do zoom in...
I'm on on Saturday...
April 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I'm on on Saturday...
Freedom of thought is crucial.
April 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Freedom of thought is crucial.
"Summer, and sunshine, and falling in love...
'Who do you think will give all the parties?'
'There won't be any parties!'" - Salad Days, 1953.
'Who do you think will give all the parties?'
'There won't be any parties!'" - Salad Days, 1953.
April 8, 2025 at 12:32 AM
"Summer, and sunshine, and falling in love...
'Who do you think will give all the parties?'
'There won't be any parties!'" - Salad Days, 1953.
'Who do you think will give all the parties?'
'There won't be any parties!'" - Salad Days, 1953.
Old Harry Rocks: in Dorset, not 'near Dorset' as Amazon has it. A beautiful day in England...
March 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Old Harry Rocks: in Dorset, not 'near Dorset' as Amazon has it. A beautiful day in England...
Fantastic drawings at The King's Galkery, Buckingham Palace. Astounding exhibition.
March 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Fantastic drawings at The King's Galkery, Buckingham Palace. Astounding exhibition.
Spring has sprung in God's own county, at Penshurst in Kent. Here for you Blueskiers!
February 14, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Spring has sprung in God's own county, at Penshurst in Kent. Here for you Blueskiers!