Dr John Temple
@drjohntemple.bsky.social
Historian. Housing professional. Lifelong Socialist. Sunderland AFC fanatic. CIVIL discourse only.
Today marks 31 years since the death of Anne Shelton, one of the finest popular singers Britain ever produced. This is a song she recorded in 1963. Take a listen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1ZE...
Anne Shelton 'The End Of The World' 45 rpm
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July 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Today marks 31 years since the death of Anne Shelton, one of the finest popular singers Britain ever produced. This is a song she recorded in 1963. Take a listen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1ZE...
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🅰️ Match-winning assist (1)
🪄 Most chances created (4)
💫 Most completed dribbles (4)
Outstanding today, Pat! 👏
🪄 Most chances created (4)
💫 Most completed dribbles (4)
Outstanding today, Pat! 👏
March 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
🅰️ Match-winning assist (1)
🪄 Most chances created (4)
💫 Most completed dribbles (4)
Outstanding today, Pat! 👏
🪄 Most chances created (4)
💫 Most completed dribbles (4)
Outstanding today, Pat! 👏
She’s completely right and it’s a great pity we’re not hearing this from Labour MP’s.
"What made me very cross was when [Defence Minister] Luke Pollard keeps saying 'this was a hard decision'"
The Green Party's Caroline Lucas responds to the Government's decision to cut foreign aid to fund an increase in defence spending.
#Newsnight
The Green Party's Caroline Lucas responds to the Government's decision to cut foreign aid to fund an increase in defence spending.
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February 26, 2025 at 8:08 AM
She’s completely right and it’s a great pity we’re not hearing this from Labour MP’s.
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Here are ten labour history anniversaries to read about this cold Sunday morning.
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Ten labour history anniversaries in 2025
Our annual review of labour history anniversaries takes in the shifting legal framework for trade unions, the first legislation on sex discrimination and equal pay, and the lead up to the General S…
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January 12, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Here are ten labour history anniversaries to read about this cold Sunday morning.
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Labour history societies throughout the UK and beyond have published the year-end editions of their journals for 2025. Here we offer a summary of their contents sslh.org.uk/2024/12/30/l...
Labour history journals round-up, 2024
Labour history societies throughout the UK and beyond have published the year-end editions of their journals for 2025. Here we offer a summary of their contents. The round-up includes the journals …
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December 30, 2024 at 7:28 AM
Labour history societies throughout the UK and beyond have published the year-end editions of their journals for 2025. Here we offer a summary of their contents sslh.org.uk/2024/12/30/l...
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Wow, I never knew he said this.
Jimmy Carter was ahead of his time—a man of unmatched kindness and integrity. Truly, he was too good for us.
Jimmy Carter was ahead of his time—a man of unmatched kindness and integrity. Truly, he was too good for us.
December 31, 2024 at 4:21 AM
Wow, I never knew he said this.
Jimmy Carter was ahead of his time—a man of unmatched kindness and integrity. Truly, he was too good for us.
Jimmy Carter was ahead of his time—a man of unmatched kindness and integrity. Truly, he was too good for us.
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A lovely Christmas song by Anne Shelton, which was released with moderate success in 1969. Have a listen.
A lovely Christmas song by Anne Shelton, which was released with moderate success in 1969. Have a listen.
It Won't Be Long 'Til Christmas ~ Anne Shelton with The John Alldis Singers (1969)
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December 23, 2024 at 9:05 PM
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A lovely Christmas song by Anne Shelton, which was released with moderate success in 1969. Have a listen.
A lovely Christmas song by Anne Shelton, which was released with moderate success in 1969. Have a listen.
Got mine. Looks like a great read!
In this morning’s post. Have you got yours yet?
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December 20, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Got mine. Looks like a great read!
Ha’way the Lads!
December 14, 2024 at 7:42 PM
Ha’way the Lads!
We were poor last night, but last season we would have lost that game. So, let’s be positive. A point gained!
👊 "The character was good because we got a late equaliser but if we want to have better ambition in the league we need to add five or 10 per cent more."
Le Bris demands ruthless Sunderland edge
Régis Le Bris called for greater ruthlessness from his Sunderland team after a dramatic draw with Bristol City at the Stadium of Light.
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December 11, 2024 at 7:01 AM
We were poor last night, but last season we would have lost that game. So, let’s be positive. A point gained!
As the debate about Labour’s housebuilding plans intensify, it’s worth reminding ourselves of the impact of Labour’s first ever piece of housing legislation, enacted 100 years ago. My piece in Redbrick. 👇
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Commemorating the centenary of Labour’s first Housing Act - Red Brick
On the centenary of its passage, Dr John Temple reviews the background and achievements of the Wheatley Housing Act.
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December 9, 2024 at 10:19 AM
As the debate about Labour’s housebuilding plans intensify, it’s worth reminding ourselves of the impact of Labour’s first ever piece of housing legislation, enacted 100 years ago. My piece in Redbrick. 👇
redbrickblog.co.uk/2024/08/whea...
redbrickblog.co.uk/2024/08/whea...
Two well taken goals and three valuable points secured. Congratulations Tommy Watson.
December 7, 2024 at 9:42 PM
Two well taken goals and three valuable points secured. Congratulations Tommy Watson.
My tribute to the late John Prescott, former Labour Deputy Prime-Minister, published in the Shields Gazette on 29 November.
December 7, 2024 at 5:11 PM
My tribute to the late John Prescott, former Labour Deputy Prime-Minister, published in the Shields Gazette on 29 November.
My article about the singer Anne Shelton (1923-1994), published in the latest edition of the Dulwich Society Journal. Anne Shelton lived in Dulwich for most of her life and is still fondly remembered in the area.
December 7, 2024 at 5:08 PM
My article about the singer Anne Shelton (1923-1994), published in the latest edition of the Dulwich Society Journal. Anne Shelton lived in Dulwich for most of her life and is still fondly remembered in the area.