Janet E Davis
@janetedavis.bsky.social
Artist, art historian, formerly worked in heritage (manager, digital projects, researcher), and voluntary work relating to Ouseburn, Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Pastel 2010. Weeds on the edge of Glentress forest . Light in front, darkness behind.
November 14, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Pastel 2010. Weeds on the edge of Glentress forest . Light in front, darkness behind.
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Before this elephant arrives in a cloud of dust and wild trumpeting, let me just tell you about the tooth-whitening paste it likes to use on its ivories....aaaaaaahhhhhhh, he's asking me to apply it for him, I see.. okay, hang on, just fetching a ladder, calm down, calm down, stop flapping yer lugs
November 15, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Before this elephant arrives in a cloud of dust and wild trumpeting, let me just tell you about the tooth-whitening paste it likes to use on its ivories....aaaaaaahhhhhhh, he's asking me to apply it for him, I see.. okay, hang on, just fetching a ladder, calm down, calm down, stop flapping yer lugs
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Hm.... going somewhere i think...
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Hm.... going somewhere i think...
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CH OM Henry Moore, Shipwreck I, 1973
https://botfrens.com/collections/14375/contents/1116133
https://botfrens.com/collections/14375/contents/1116133
November 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
CH OM Henry Moore, Shipwreck I, 1973
https://botfrens.com/collections/14375/contents/1116133
https://botfrens.com/collections/14375/contents/1116133
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Diet-breads for those with particular nutritional needs.
See the face?
See the face?
November 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Diet-breads for those with particular nutritional needs.
See the face?
See the face?
I totally agree. So many make it difficult to find out where they are, and forget the Web is international.
Dear eateries: your location, contact details, and opening hours should be on your landing page.
November 15, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I totally agree. So many make it difficult to find out where they are, and forget the Web is international.
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It's a niche thing: If you ❤️ places like St. Wystan's Repton and feel comforted by continuity, you might like my Genius Loci Digest - an architectural photographer’s camper-van-camino through the British Isles - posted weekly. Subscribe for free here: digest.andymarshall.co
October 24, 2025 at 5:55 AM
It's a niche thing: If you ❤️ places like St. Wystan's Repton and feel comforted by continuity, you might like my Genius Loci Digest - an architectural photographer’s camper-van-camino through the British Isles - posted weekly. Subscribe for free here: digest.andymarshall.co
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The box of oranges I promised you...
(please note: i did no such thing]
(please note: i did no such thing]
November 11, 2025 at 7:57 AM
The box of oranges I promised you...
(please note: i did no such thing]
(please note: i did no such thing]
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Childrens toys and a book (catalogue) of marvels of the world.
November 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Childrens toys and a book (catalogue) of marvels of the world.
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Almost forgot i'd painted vases etc before.
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Almost forgot i'd painted vases etc before.
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Vinyl record made from coal dust in north-east England will aid climate change discussions, creators hope. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
County Durham miners' families interviewed for coal dust vinyl
It is hoped the project will help start discussions in the community about climate change.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Vinyl record made from coal dust in north-east England will aid climate change discussions, creators hope. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Due to being v unwell earlier this year my income's been small in 2025.
If you enjoy my posts &would like to support me you can buy the equiv of a greetings card/single/set of 4 high res wallpapers on ko-fi. I create my photos using recent research to improve mental health:
ko-fi.com/emmamitchell
If you enjoy my posts &would like to support me you can buy the equiv of a greetings card/single/set of 4 high res wallpapers on ko-fi. I create my photos using recent research to improve mental health:
ko-fi.com/emmamitchell
October 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Due to being v unwell earlier this year my income's been small in 2025.
If you enjoy my posts &would like to support me you can buy the equiv of a greetings card/single/set of 4 high res wallpapers on ko-fi. I create my photos using recent research to improve mental health:
ko-fi.com/emmamitchell
If you enjoy my posts &would like to support me you can buy the equiv of a greetings card/single/set of 4 high res wallpapers on ko-fi. I create my photos using recent research to improve mental health:
ko-fi.com/emmamitchell
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Little cardboard printed characters from the early 1930s French advertising era
October 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Little cardboard printed characters from the early 1930s French advertising era
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Have a look at the animal sculpture work of Sandoz. Time travel back to 1925 can be arranged for ready money. sladmore.com/artists/edou...
October 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Have a look at the animal sculpture work of Sandoz. Time travel back to 1925 can be arranged for ready money. sladmore.com/artists/edou...
Our Ouseburn Open Studios is on the last weekend of November this year.
It’s a rare opportunity to see inside the studios & to buy direct from the artists and designers. I will have paintings, handmade limited edition prints & handmade books for sale.
It’s a rare opportunity to see inside the studios & to buy direct from the artists and designers. I will have paintings, handmade limited edition prints & handmade books for sale.
October 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Our Ouseburn Open Studios is on the last weekend of November this year.
It’s a rare opportunity to see inside the studios & to buy direct from the artists and designers. I will have paintings, handmade limited edition prints & handmade books for sale.
It’s a rare opportunity to see inside the studios & to buy direct from the artists and designers. I will have paintings, handmade limited edition prints & handmade books for sale.
Discovered on Thursday morning that BBC Sounds has a podcast of Julie Andrews reading Jane Austen’s Stories (starting with Pride & Prejudice). Ideal lulling me to sleep stories read by the right voice.
October 24, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Discovered on Thursday morning that BBC Sounds has a podcast of Julie Andrews reading Jane Austen’s Stories (starting with Pride & Prejudice). Ideal lulling me to sleep stories read by the right voice.
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TINSEL RAIN
A lesser known song by Prince.
A lesser known song by Prince.
October 14, 2025 at 8:06 AM
TINSEL RAIN
A lesser known song by Prince.
A lesser known song by Prince.
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Musicien in a bear costume.
October 14, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Musicien in a bear costume.
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"More than half of the young people involved said they would like to reduce screen time, but 46% felt “unable” to. And then came the kicker: “93% of young people who have attended a youth centre say it has made a positive difference to their lives.”"
Britain's youth clubs have been quietly decimated. What's most revealing is that few seem to care | John Harris
These vital spaces have been the first targets of cuts in a nation that favours age over youth – despite being the remedy for blights such as social division, polarisation and loneliness, says Guardia...
www.theguardian.com
October 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
"More than half of the young people involved said they would like to reduce screen time, but 46% felt “unable” to. And then came the kicker: “93% of young people who have attended a youth centre say it has made a positive difference to their lives.”"
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Sunday read: "And so I stand beside the latch, comforted by the collective thumbprint. Through the imperceptible hollowing of its burnished curve, it cradles an immortality defined through touch" www.digest.andymarshall.co/andy-marshal...
October 12, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Sunday read: "And so I stand beside the latch, comforted by the collective thumbprint. Through the imperceptible hollowing of its burnished curve, it cradles an immortality defined through touch" www.digest.andymarshall.co/andy-marshal...
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stop thinking right now
October 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
stop thinking right now
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interesting to see "ax" for "ask" in a rendition of Cockney here, 1830
October 12, 2025 at 4:29 PM
interesting to see "ax" for "ask" in a rendition of Cockney here, 1830