Helen Barrell
@helenbarrell.bsky.social
Librarian, writer, history rummager. I'll probably post lots of photos of my cat.
Half of Ellie Curzon, writing WW2 sagas: www.elliecurzon.co.uk
Genealogy at: www.essexandsuffolksurnames.co.uk
Victorian poisoners at: www.helenbarrell.co.uk
Half of Ellie Curzon, writing WW2 sagas: www.elliecurzon.co.uk
Genealogy at: www.essexandsuffolksurnames.co.uk
Victorian poisoners at: www.helenbarrell.co.uk
Well, this is fun. I've got the tail-end of labyrinthitis, now with a bonus ear infection (caused by one of my hearing aids breaking). What could go wrong next? An incompetent, unprofessional psychopath running a major country? Oh... Hang on.....
January 31, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Well, this is fun. I've got the tail-end of labyrinthitis, now with a bonus ear infection (caused by one of my hearing aids breaking). What could go wrong next? An incompetent, unprofessional psychopath running a major country? Oh... Hang on.....
I'm really looking forward to this!
New proof arrived today! This time it’s a game book by @antonyjohnston.bsky.social - a choose your own adventure, interactive murder mystery, neatly covering off several special interests at once…
January 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I'm really looking forward to this!
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i’m just photoshopping muppets onto the cover of harper’s bazaar: thread
January 25, 2025 at 2:28 AM
i’m just photoshopping muppets onto the cover of harper’s bazaar: thread
What happened when an image from a Ladybird book was used on biscuit packets in Indonesia…..
ladybirdflyawayhome.com/the-strange-...
ladybirdflyawayhome.com/the-strange-...
The Strange Tale of the Missing Father of Khong Guan • Ladybird Fly Away Home
Most people come to vintage-Ladybird-appreciation after using the books in childhood. A few people come to appreciate them as adults. But one of the strangest routes I’ve yet come across is via an Ind...
ladybirdflyawayhome.com
January 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
What happened when an image from a Ladybird book was used on biscuit packets in Indonesia…..
ladybirdflyawayhome.com/the-strange-...
ladybirdflyawayhome.com/the-strange-...
I can see the woods from the bedroom window, looking mysteriously misty.
January 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I can see the woods from the bedroom window, looking mysteriously misty.
Have been feeling wobbly for a few days. The doctor thinks I've got labyrinthitis. Wondered why this bloke kept turning up.
January 20, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Have been feeling wobbly for a few days. The doctor thinks I've got labyrinthitis. Wondered why this bloke kept turning up.
Proust had his madeleines; I have Sindy's inflatable tent and beach buggy.
January 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Proust had his madeleines; I have Sindy's inflatable tent and beach buggy.
I promised photos of my cat. So here he is.
January 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I promised photos of my cat. So here he is.
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Scrolling through the photos like "How unusual can this bathtub be...?" and then BAM—
January 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Scrolling through the photos like "How unusual can this bathtub be...?" and then BAM—
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ME, SOBBING: Please, Emily, you can't give all your 100 characters the same 4 names
EMILY BRONTE: *points* That's Earnshaw Linton. *points* That's Cathy Heathcliff. *points* Heathcliff Linton. *points* Cathy Cathy. *points* Earnshaw Cathy Jr. *pause* And they're all GHOSTS.
EMILY BRONTE: *points* That's Earnshaw Linton. *points* That's Cathy Heathcliff. *points* Heathcliff Linton. *points* Cathy Cathy. *points* Earnshaw Cathy Jr. *pause* And they're all GHOSTS.
January 5, 2025 at 11:40 PM
ME, SOBBING: Please, Emily, you can't give all your 100 characters the same 4 names
EMILY BRONTE: *points* That's Earnshaw Linton. *points* That's Cathy Heathcliff. *points* Heathcliff Linton. *points* Cathy Cathy. *points* Earnshaw Cathy Jr. *pause* And they're all GHOSTS.
EMILY BRONTE: *points* That's Earnshaw Linton. *points* That's Cathy Heathcliff. *points* Heathcliff Linton. *points* Cathy Cathy. *points* Earnshaw Cathy Jr. *pause* And they're all GHOSTS.
An old photo, but.... I stayed at the Premier Inn in Worcester some years ago, and was somewhat surprised to open the curtains and find Worcestershire County Cricket Club right outside the bedroom window!
November 16, 2024 at 8:43 AM
An old photo, but.... I stayed at the Premier Inn in Worcester some years ago, and was somewhat surprised to open the curtains and find Worcestershire County Cricket Club right outside the bedroom window!
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Once again @booktrust.bsky.social, a UK charity which gifts books to disadvantaged children, are running their Christmas drive. I’ve been a BookTrust supporter for many years; please consider making a donation if you’re able 📚💖
www.booktrust.org.uk/support-us/m...
www.booktrust.org.uk/support-us/m...
The BookTrust Christmas Appeal raises money to send surprise festive book parcels to children who are vulnerable or in care.
Donate £10 today and bring joy to more children this Christmas with the magic of books.
www.booktrust.org.uk
November 15, 2024 at 12:02 PM
Once again @booktrust.bsky.social, a UK charity which gifts books to disadvantaged children, are running their Christmas drive. I’ve been a BookTrust supporter for many years; please consider making a donation if you’re able 📚💖
www.booktrust.org.uk/support-us/m...
www.booktrust.org.uk/support-us/m...