Marcus Hook
@marcushook.bsky.social
Creative accountant, cricket writer, Oval regular, electronic/punk music lover and tipster of horses that finish 2nd. Own views expressed.
Thinking about dad today, as it's the 85th anniversary of his uncle's passing, at the tender age of 21; due to the injuries he sustained attempting to ward off the Germans at the Blockhouse, near Cassel in 1940. LC Dennis Ruddy, 2nd Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment. #Dunkirk #Longuenesse
June 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Thinking about dad today, as it's the 85th anniversary of his uncle's passing, at the tender age of 21; due to the injuries he sustained attempting to ward off the Germans at the Blockhouse, near Cassel in 1940. LC Dennis Ruddy, 2nd Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment. #Dunkirk #Longuenesse
Sun is out at Hove, where, due to time lost yesterday, lunch will be at 1.10pm, tea at 4.00pm and 104 overs will, hopefully, make up the day's play. #SUSSUR
April 19, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Sun is out at Hove, where, due to time lost yesterday, lunch will be at 1.10pm, tea at 4.00pm and 104 overs will, hopefully, make up the day's play. #SUSSUR
Took a few hundred pictures at Crufts this year, but I'd say this is my favourite... #Lagotto #Crufts2025
March 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Took a few hundred pictures at Crufts this year, but I'd say this is my favourite... #Lagotto #Crufts2025
February 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Historians now agree the levelling of Monte Cassino was totally unnecessary. This is what it looks like now, after being rebuilt...
February 15, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Historians now agree the levelling of Monte Cassino was totally unnecessary. This is what it looks like now, after being rebuilt...
Introduce yourself with 4 albums.
December 21, 2024 at 7:12 AM
Introduce yourself with 4 albums.
Today marks the birthday of arguably the greatest cricketer of all-time. John Berry (Sir Jack) Hobbs. Born in 1882. 61,760 first-class runs at an average of 50.70; including 43,554 at 49.71 for @kiaoval.com His 3,636 at 54.26 remains the most in Tests against Australia.
December 16, 2024 at 8:45 AM
Today marks the birthday of arguably the greatest cricketer of all-time. John Berry (Sir Jack) Hobbs. Born in 1882. 61,760 first-class runs at an average of 50.70; including 43,554 at 49.71 for @kiaoval.com His 3,636 at 54.26 remains the most in Tests against Australia.