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Jim B
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Of a certain age. Probably mostly posting photos (mine unless stated) and music I like (not mine). Interests: wildlife, nature, photography, walking, music, books, brewing, science, cricket, LFC, politics, art, history.
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Nature slowly reclaiming these cars.
#nature #photography #uknature
Black and white image of two Citroen 2CV cars in a wooded area, surrounded by leaves and becoming overgrown by vegetation.
November 21, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Another picture of Lyveden 25th September 2025.
#nationaltrust #photography #uk #ukphotography
Black and white photo of the lodge at Lyveden in Northamptonshire, UK. Sky can be seen through unglazed windows showing that the roof was never added.
September 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Lyveden 25th September 2025. The lodge was never completed.
#nationaltrust #photography #uk #ukphotography
Black and white photo of the lodge at Lyveden in Northamptonshire, UK. Sky can be seen through unglazed windows showing that the roof was never added.
September 28, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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African painted dog.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park. Yesterday.
#wildlife #nature #photography
African painted dog walking along the grassy edge of a pond
September 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Nice one!

Here’s one of mine from YWP today.

#wildlife #photography
Young lioness and a lion cub having a snooze.
September 5, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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Microscope slides. Grant Museum of Zoology. London.
#nature #photography
A collection of old microscope slides with specimens of invertebrates. Hand labelled.
September 2, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Skeleton staff on duty.
Grant Museum of Zoology, London.
#nature #photography
Skeletons of three primates standing on a wrought iron balcony, with bookcases behind
September 2, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Yesterday’s fruits of the garden
A bowl of apples, a plastic punnet of blackberries and five figs
August 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Pembrokeshire has relocated to the Mediterranean for this week.
Whitesands Beach today.
#wales #uknature #nature
View along whitesands beach from the south. The peak of Carn Llidi is in the background.
August 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Grey Seals enjoying the sunshine on Ramsey Island yesterday.
#nature #uknature #photography
A group of Grey Seals (some of whom aren’t actually grey) basking on a pebble beach on Ramsey Island, Pembrokeshire
August 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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More Gannets at Grassholm yesterday.
#ukbirding #birds #nature #uknature #photography
Three gannets flying from right to left. The lower one has a small fish in its beak.
August 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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Gannets on Grassholm yesterday.
#ukbirding #birds #nature #uknature #photography
Gannets colony on Grassholm. Gannets are perched on the rocks.
August 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Foxgloves, near Elterwater, English Lake District, yesterday.
#uk #uknature #nature #photography
Purple foxgloves and green ferns growing in front of a moss-covered dry stone wall in a wooded area.
June 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Little Langdale, English Lake District, yesterday.
#uknature #nature #uk #photography
A view of Little Langdale. In the background, the Langdale fells. In the middle ground, cottages, trees and farm buildings. In the foreground, grassland sloping down.
June 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Iggy Pop. Manchester 31 May
Iggy Pop at the microphone. Victoria Warehouse 31 May. He is equal parts human and wrinkle.
May 31, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Liverpool. Today.
#lfc #champions
Liverpool players on their open top bus parade through the city. The sign on the front of the bus says Premier League Champions and the sign on the side says Ours Again.
May 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Well said Nadia. I got a survey from the Labour Party today.
My response (sadly):
Thinking about the conduct of the campaign such as how the Party's message were conveyed to voters, and how the Labour vote was mobilised; what do you think could have been done better or differently to improve the results in your area? The Labour Party needs to present a dynamic and inclusive left of centre alternative to the two ultra conservative parties rather than seeking to imitate them. When I see national Labour politicians demonising immigrants (we clearly need them, take a look at the care sector for example), trans people (overwhelmingly victims of bullying and abuse who are now having their rights taken away) and disabled people (if lots of people are claiming PIP then take a look sorting out the root cause mental health problems first) them this is no longer the Labour Party I know and have voted for since the 1980s. And that's without even mentioning the reluctance to engage properly with our EU allies. Labour is spending too much time looking to the right at voters who will never vote for them anyway and ignoring the haemorrhaging of votes to Green and Lib Dem (imagine that, Lib Dems now clearly to the left of centre of Labour!). Numerous surveys over the years show the UK public favours left of centre policies. We just need a party with the bravery and vision to enact them. Expect my resignation very shortly. Membership Resignation Form We are sorry to hear you're thinking about cancelling your membership. Before you leave us please take a look at some of our most frequently asked questions. If you still wish to cancel your membership, please fill out the form below. This form should only be completed by individual members and not anybody acting on their behalf. I am filling out this form on behalf of; * • Myself • Someone else Why are you thinking of leaving the party? * Financial reasons • Other personal reasons. Policy • Current party leadership • I'm not seeing enough benefits from my membership Would rather not say
May 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Grantham House. Lincolnshire. Today.
#photography #uk #nationaltrust
A view across gardens to Grantham House. Trees and lawn in the foreground. The spire of St Wulfram’s church is in the background.
May 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Sibling lambs. Leicestershire. Yesterday.
#nature #uknature #photography
Two young lambs appearing to kiss against a green grass background.
May 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Hover fly. Leicestershire. Yesterday. #nature #uknature #photography
A close up photo of a hover fly with black and yellow stripes feeding on a bright yellow buttercup flower.
May 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Kedleston Hall. February 2025.
#photography
A black and white image of the view from directly under the great glass rotunda at Kedleston Hall. A highly decorated ceiling surrounds the circular glass construction.
March 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Blossom. March 2025.
#nature #uknature #photography
Two stems of a fruit tree with pink blossom against the off white wall of an old greenhouse. Rusty wall fitting in the background.
March 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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A corridor of uncertainty?
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
#uk #photography
Black and white view along a corridor in an old house, with walls in bad condition. Light from a window on the left falls onto a wall and doorway on the right. The end of the corridor is in shadow.
March 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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Good to see that Boris Johnson has finally found a job befitting his skills and talent.
A scarecrow wearing a red stripy tie and a light coloured suit, a greenhouse is behind.
March 2, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Signs of spring. Blackthorn blossom, today.
#nature #uknature #photography
Close up of the white blossom of blackthorn.
March 2, 2025 at 10:33 PM