David Cooke
@gwalchbach.bsky.social
Previously, horticulturalist, archaeologist, archivist and writer. Currently PhD candidate - "Sport in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, 1804-1881"
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How Radio Times launched The Monkees in 1966. A very strange choice of photo, and whoever wrote this does not seem to have been overly optimistic about the fortunes of 'The Monkees Group'.
October 4, 2023 at 7:35 PM
How Radio Times launched The Monkees in 1966. A very strange choice of photo, and whoever wrote this does not seem to have been overly optimistic about the fortunes of 'The Monkees Group'.
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Saw the big guy’s grave.
September 22, 2023 at 9:33 PM
Saw the big guy’s grave.
Sir Thomas Vyner, 1st Baronet (1588 – 1665) was an English merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1653. Vyner supplied gold bullion to two English kings and to the Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell. He was knight by both the latter and King Charles II
September 22, 2023 at 8:46 PM
Sir Thomas Vyner, 1st Baronet (1588 – 1665) was an English merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1653. Vyner supplied gold bullion to two English kings and to the Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell. He was knight by both the latter and King Charles II
Victorian box at Marazion, Cornwall
September 22, 2023 at 8:40 PM
Victorian box at Marazion, Cornwall
Morris dancers practicing in Miserden, Gloucestershire. Looks fun, but not for the uncoordinated
September 22, 2023 at 8:36 PM
Morris dancers practicing in Miserden, Gloucestershire. Looks fun, but not for the uncoordinated
Seal pup dosing on the beach at Marloes
September 22, 2023 at 8:24 PM
Seal pup dosing on the beach at Marloes
In June I briefly stopped off at Barton-on-the-Heath, Warwickshire, where my two of ancestors, Edmund Lambert, and his wife, Joan, were buried in 1587 and 1593 respectively. They were involved in a long running property dispute, with their nephew, William Shakespeare
September 22, 2023 at 7:24 PM
In June I briefly stopped off at Barton-on-the-Heath, Warwickshire, where my two of ancestors, Edmund Lambert, and his wife, Joan, were buried in 1587 and 1593 respectively. They were involved in a long running property dispute, with their nephew, William Shakespeare
Managed to photograph this bird through the kitchen window. I’m fairly sure it’s a leucistic Chaffinch
September 22, 2023 at 7:00 PM
Managed to photograph this bird through the kitchen window. I’m fairly sure it’s a leucistic Chaffinch
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Gadzooks! What's your Puritan name? Take our quiz, post your Godly moniker in the comments and share with share with your friends!
September 21, 2023 at 8:50 AM
Gadzooks! What's your Puritan name? Take our quiz, post your Godly moniker in the comments and share with share with your friends!
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September gales were attributed to witches and were often called "the witches frolics." 🔮
September 20, 2023 at 4:42 PM
September gales were attributed to witches and were often called "the witches frolics." 🔮
Is this a company reading chair? I’m considering - £150
September 19, 2023 at 10:05 PM
Is this a company reading chair? I’m considering - £150
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One of my favourite of Shropshire’s hidden gems is the 'Bayeux Tapestry of England'. In All Saints Church, Claverley. Spanning more than 15 metres in length, these lovely paintings date from the 13th century. The knights seem to leap to life. I'd definitely recommend a visit ✨️
September 19, 2023 at 3:40 PM
One of my favourite of Shropshire’s hidden gems is the 'Bayeux Tapestry of England'. In All Saints Church, Claverley. Spanning more than 15 metres in length, these lovely paintings date from the 13th century. The knights seem to leap to life. I'd definitely recommend a visit ✨️
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The Courtauld Gallery's full collection can now be viewed online for free here: courtauld.ac.uk/news-blogs/2...
The Courtauld is a special place to me. During my PhD I visited it often when I needed to relax and have time to myself. I miss it. Now I can visit it virtually. This makes me happy.
The Courtauld is a special place to me. During my PhD I visited it often when I needed to relax and have time to myself. I miss it. Now I can visit it virtually. This makes me happy.
September 19, 2023 at 7:17 PM
The Courtauld Gallery's full collection can now be viewed online for free here: courtauld.ac.uk/news-blogs/2...
The Courtauld is a special place to me. During my PhD I visited it often when I needed to relax and have time to myself. I miss it. Now I can visit it virtually. This makes me happy.
The Courtauld is a special place to me. During my PhD I visited it often when I needed to relax and have time to myself. I miss it. Now I can visit it virtually. This makes me happy.
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Is it time to start putting out tea, sandwiches and blankets?😉 #Xodus 🚶🏻♂️🚶🏻♂️ 🚶🏻
At The Start of the March by Noel Counihan (1913 - 1986)
At The Start of the March by Noel Counihan (1913 - 1986)
September 19, 2023 at 7:14 PM
Is it time to start putting out tea, sandwiches and blankets?😉 #Xodus 🚶🏻♂️🚶🏻♂️ 🚶🏻
At The Start of the March by Noel Counihan (1913 - 1986)
At The Start of the March by Noel Counihan (1913 - 1986)
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Dafydd ap Gruffudd being the 'David of Wales' meant here - as prince of Wales (Gwynedd) his end was the first - I think - full traitor's execution at Shrewsbury. Messy (and 20s. worth of work for a certain 'Geoffrey of Shrewsbury').
This #ConstituencyTuesday is Chester! In 1283, Chester had received a special summons to send two MPs to the Parliament at Shrewsbury, which passed sentence on David of Wales. But it did not return any more MPs until it was enfranchised by the Act of 1543.
🗺️16th c.
🗺️16th c.
September 19, 2023 at 9:58 AM
Dafydd ap Gruffudd being the 'David of Wales' meant here - as prince of Wales (Gwynedd) his end was the first - I think - full traitor's execution at Shrewsbury. Messy (and 20s. worth of work for a certain 'Geoffrey of Shrewsbury').
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Please RT if you are interested in history/heritage! I need to find my people 🖤
September 19, 2023 at 2:29 PM
Please RT if you are interested in history/heritage! I need to find my people 🖤
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mmmmmmmmmmmmsnack
September 18, 2023 at 2:48 PM
mmmmmmmmmmmmsnack
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A figure that is half smartly dressed gentleman and half skeleton stands between life and death in this image by Robert Dighton. On one side are the trappings of life and on the other a tomb inscribed with messages about the fragility of life 🗃️ #c18th
September 18, 2023 at 5:51 PM
A figure that is half smartly dressed gentleman and half skeleton stands between life and death in this image by Robert Dighton. On one side are the trappings of life and on the other a tomb inscribed with messages about the fragility of life 🗃️ #c18th
Spotted Wood Butterfly on marigold today
September 13, 2023 at 7:46 PM
Spotted Wood Butterfly on marigold today
September 13, 2023 at 10:23 AM
John Lydon and PiL in Swansea this evening, not sure much I enjoyed it
September 11, 2023 at 11:49 PM
John Lydon and PiL in Swansea this evening, not sure much I enjoyed it
Is everyone jumping ship from X?
September 11, 2023 at 3:04 PM
Is everyone jumping ship from X?
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Had to pull all my tomatoes a week ago when we hit a hard frost, but they are all coming along nicely now. Lots of green ones in a cardboard box but as soon as they barely start to turn, they join this mix. So pretty. ☺️🌱
September 11, 2023 at 5:44 AM
Had to pull all my tomatoes a week ago when we hit a hard frost, but they are all coming along nicely now. Lots of green ones in a cardboard box but as soon as they barely start to turn, they join this mix. So pretty. ☺️🌱
What’s the difference between this and Twitter (X), superficially looks the same?
September 11, 2023 at 11:12 AM
What’s the difference between this and Twitter (X), superficially looks the same?