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Well done the Canterbury Society and Ptolemy Dean! Following public and heritage sector concerns, national media coverage and the petition signed by thousands, Canterbury City Council has confirmed that no further historic cast-iron lampposts will be removed while options are reviewed bit.ly/4sD3ieg
January 9, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Well done the Canterbury Society and Ptolemy Dean! Following public and heritage sector concerns, national media coverage and the petition signed by thousands, Canterbury City Council has confirmed that no further historic cast-iron lampposts will be removed while options are reviewed bit.ly/4sD3ieg
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Just listening to the Rest Is History’s series on Joan of Arc, and Tom Holland just said “the proof is in the pudding”, and I’m seriously considering cancelling my subscription as a consequence THE PROOF IS NOT IN THE GODDAMN PUDDING
January 9, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Just listening to the Rest Is History’s series on Joan of Arc, and Tom Holland just said “the proof is in the pudding”, and I’m seriously considering cancelling my subscription as a consequence THE PROOF IS NOT IN THE GODDAMN PUDDING
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Now this takes me back
January 9, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Now this takes me back
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Postwar glass-and-steel offices promised modernity and progress.
In Office in a Small City (1953), Hopper reveals the cost as he shows
a single figure boxed into corporate solitude.
In Office in a Small City (1953), Hopper reveals the cost as he shows
a single figure boxed into corporate solitude.
January 9, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Postwar glass-and-steel offices promised modernity and progress.
In Office in a Small City (1953), Hopper reveals the cost as he shows
a single figure boxed into corporate solitude.
In Office in a Small City (1953), Hopper reveals the cost as he shows
a single figure boxed into corporate solitude.
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PHOTO OF THE DAY. Residents outside their frozen flats in Birmingham during the big freeze of 1963. 📷 Birmingham Live
January 5, 2026 at 9:29 AM
PHOTO OF THE DAY. Residents outside their frozen flats in Birmingham during the big freeze of 1963. 📷 Birmingham Live
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It’s conventional on New Year’s Eve to do a review of the year.
The year I have decided to review is 1964.
(Artist: Ronald Lampitt, Look and Learn)
The year I have decided to review is 1964.
(Artist: Ronald Lampitt, Look and Learn)
December 31, 2025 at 7:46 AM
It’s conventional on New Year’s Eve to do a review of the year.
The year I have decided to review is 1964.
(Artist: Ronald Lampitt, Look and Learn)
The year I have decided to review is 1964.
(Artist: Ronald Lampitt, Look and Learn)
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Unbelievably, #DuvetKnowItsChristmas generates such good will on social media that over the years we've raised somewhere approaching a quarter of a million quid for homeless charities. If you can spare a bob or two, sling some to Centrepoint, and here's the link: www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
Donate to Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025, organized by Rhodri Marsden
Unbelievably, it's the 15th year of this thing.
What is it?
Improbably, the nig… Rhodri Marsden needs your support for Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025
www.gofundme.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Unbelievably, #DuvetKnowItsChristmas generates such good will on social media that over the years we've raised somewhere approaching a quarter of a million quid for homeless charities. If you can spare a bob or two, sling some to Centrepoint, and here's the link: www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
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The only known photographs of mathematician and computing pioneer Ada Lovelace have been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery just before they were expected to be sold to a private buyer.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/nat...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/nat...
National Portrait Gallery buys rare photographs of Ada Lovelace for the nation
The only known photographs of mathematician and computing pioneer Ada Lovelace have been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery just before they were expected to be sold to a private buyer.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The only known photographs of mathematician and computing pioneer Ada Lovelace have been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery just before they were expected to be sold to a private buyer.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/nat...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/nat...
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For all the hard working, over burdened ♀ out there at Xmas....
By UK cartoonist Jacky Fleming 🩷
By UK cartoonist Jacky Fleming 🩷
December 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
For all the hard working, over burdened ♀ out there at Xmas....
By UK cartoonist Jacky Fleming 🩷
By UK cartoonist Jacky Fleming 🩷
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If you want to spend Christmas cursing, then King William College’s famously difficult annual quiz has been released, and you’ll need a large supply of headache pills to cope with the questions.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/whe...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/whe...
Where does Black Tom toll the Devil’s Knell? Welcome to the King William College quiz
If you want to spend Christmas cursing, then King William College’s famously difficult annual quiz has been released, and you’ll need a large supply of headache pills to cope with the questions.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM
If you want to spend Christmas cursing, then King William College’s famously difficult annual quiz has been released, and you’ll need a large supply of headache pills to cope with the questions.
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/whe...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/whe...
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I’d also be keen to hear from someone who has perhaps had a Will dispute with their deceased parent’s partner or the children of their parent’s partner
December 12, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I’d also be keen to hear from someone who has perhaps had a Will dispute with their deceased parent’s partner or the children of their parent’s partner
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Late-night Northern line disruption as Bank branch to shut early for engineering works
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/lat...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/lat...
Late-night Northern line disruption as Bank branch to shut early for engineering works
Late-night Northern line passengers are being warned that the Bank branch will close at 10pm on most evenings for several months in early 2026, as part of planned works on the line.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Late-night Northern line disruption as Bank branch to shut early for engineering works
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/lat...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/lat...
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Today is #NationalChristmasCardDay
This week our #MuseumJigsaws are Christmas cards by local artists which are for sale at The Cooper Gallery
www.jigsawplanet.com/BarnsleyMuse...
#WeekXForXmas
This week our #MuseumJigsaws are Christmas cards by local artists which are for sale at The Cooper Gallery
www.jigsawplanet.com/BarnsleyMuse...
#WeekXForXmas
December 9, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Today is #NationalChristmasCardDay
This week our #MuseumJigsaws are Christmas cards by local artists which are for sale at The Cooper Gallery
www.jigsawplanet.com/BarnsleyMuse...
#WeekXForXmas
This week our #MuseumJigsaws are Christmas cards by local artists which are for sale at The Cooper Gallery
www.jigsawplanet.com/BarnsleyMuse...
#WeekXForXmas
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👑 A slice of 20th century London design heritage is making an unexpected comeback: In a story first reported by @ianvisits.co.uk, the historic GLC coat of arms, used between 1965 and 1986, will soon become the emblem of the Greater London Authority (GLA), as the body celebrates its 25th birthday.
December 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
👑 A slice of 20th century London design heritage is making an unexpected comeback: In a story first reported by @ianvisits.co.uk, the historic GLC coat of arms, used between 1965 and 1986, will soon become the emblem of the Greater London Authority (GLA), as the body celebrates its 25th birthday.
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Last day!!!
Our promotion of 40% off on all orders for greeting cards & prints ends tonight at 23.59 on 08/12/25, so, you'd better hurry! Simply enter the coupon code of either: CardFriday or PrintFriday at the checkout when prompted here: eastlondongroup.co.uk Enjoy!
Our promotion of 40% off on all orders for greeting cards & prints ends tonight at 23.59 on 08/12/25, so, you'd better hurry! Simply enter the coupon code of either: CardFriday or PrintFriday at the checkout when prompted here: eastlondongroup.co.uk Enjoy!
East London Group | Explore and Discover Art Today
Explore the history, artwork, and exhibits of the East London Group, including artist biographies, prints, and books. Discover more about this historic art collective today.
eastlondongroup.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Last day!!!
Our promotion of 40% off on all orders for greeting cards & prints ends tonight at 23.59 on 08/12/25, so, you'd better hurry! Simply enter the coupon code of either: CardFriday or PrintFriday at the checkout when prompted here: eastlondongroup.co.uk Enjoy!
Our promotion of 40% off on all orders for greeting cards & prints ends tonight at 23.59 on 08/12/25, so, you'd better hurry! Simply enter the coupon code of either: CardFriday or PrintFriday at the checkout when prompted here: eastlondongroup.co.uk Enjoy!
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Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
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And here is the equally brilliant @backlisted.bsky.social discussion about the book!
#LollyWillowes #Backlisted @nyrb-imprints.bsky.social #BookSky @joiedevivre9.bsky.social
www.backlisted.fm/episodes/8-s...
#LollyWillowes #Backlisted @nyrb-imprints.bsky.social #BookSky @joiedevivre9.bsky.social
www.backlisted.fm/episodes/8-s...
8. Sylvia Townsend Warner - Lolly Willowes — Backlisted
Sylvia Townsend Warner's debut novel 'Lolly Willowes' is the main book under discussion in this episode. It's nominated by journalist, author & playwright Samantha Ellis, and she discusses witchcr...
www.backlisted.fm
December 6, 2025 at 9:01 AM
And here is the equally brilliant @backlisted.bsky.social discussion about the book!
#LollyWillowes #Backlisted @nyrb-imprints.bsky.social #BookSky @joiedevivre9.bsky.social
www.backlisted.fm/episodes/8-s...
#LollyWillowes #Backlisted @nyrb-imprints.bsky.social #BookSky @joiedevivre9.bsky.social
www.backlisted.fm/episodes/8-s...
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Whoever decided to replace an episode of TOTP from the late 1970s with live coverage of the UK snooker championship this evening did not consult with me at any stage of the process and this annoys me more than Chris Mason annoys you
December 5, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Whoever decided to replace an episode of TOTP from the late 1970s with live coverage of the UK snooker championship this evening did not consult with me at any stage of the process and this annoys me more than Chris Mason annoys you
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Day five art advent! ✨
This watercolour was created for the cookery book 'The Festive Table' by Jane Pettigrew.
'Untitled (Christmas pudding)' by Moira Macgregor (1931–2016) © the artist's estate. 📷 University of Dundee Fine Art Collections
This watercolour was created for the cookery book 'The Festive Table' by Jane Pettigrew.
'Untitled (Christmas pudding)' by Moira Macgregor (1931–2016) © the artist's estate. 📷 University of Dundee Fine Art Collections
December 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Day five art advent! ✨
This watercolour was created for the cookery book 'The Festive Table' by Jane Pettigrew.
'Untitled (Christmas pudding)' by Moira Macgregor (1931–2016) © the artist's estate. 📷 University of Dundee Fine Art Collections
This watercolour was created for the cookery book 'The Festive Table' by Jane Pettigrew.
'Untitled (Christmas pudding)' by Moira Macgregor (1931–2016) © the artist's estate. 📷 University of Dundee Fine Art Collections
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Today's #OnlineArtExchange theme is 'the natural world' for The Nature of Gothic at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery 🌿
On until 13th December 👉 https://blackburnmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/the-nature-of-gothic/
'The Sleeping Beauty' by Edward Burne-Jones (1833–1898) 📷 Manchester Art Gallery
On until 13th December 👉 https://blackburnmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/the-nature-of-gothic/
'The Sleeping Beauty' by Edward Burne-Jones (1833–1898) 📷 Manchester Art Gallery
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Today's #OnlineArtExchange theme is 'the natural world' for The Nature of Gothic at Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery 🌿
On until 13th December 👉 https://blackburnmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/the-nature-of-gothic/
'The Sleeping Beauty' by Edward Burne-Jones (1833–1898) 📷 Manchester Art Gallery
On until 13th December 👉 https://blackburnmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/the-nature-of-gothic/
'The Sleeping Beauty' by Edward Burne-Jones (1833–1898) 📷 Manchester Art Gallery
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PERSON OF THE DAY. 4 December 1154. Nicholas Breakspear was elected as Pope Adrian IV, to become the only Englishman to have served on the papal throne. During his papacy he had to deal with many conflicts and power struggles.
December 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM
PERSON OF THE DAY. 4 December 1154. Nicholas Breakspear was elected as Pope Adrian IV, to become the only Englishman to have served on the papal throne. During his papacy he had to deal with many conflicts and power struggles.
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Do you remember the big freeze of 1963? ❄
There's more snowy scenes behind door 3 of the #BarnsleyChristmas advent calendar
☃ bit.ly/BMAdventCalendar2025 ☃
There's more snowy scenes behind door 3 of the #BarnsleyChristmas advent calendar
☃ bit.ly/BMAdventCalendar2025 ☃
December 3, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Do you remember the big freeze of 1963? ❄
There's more snowy scenes behind door 3 of the #BarnsleyChristmas advent calendar
☃ bit.ly/BMAdventCalendar2025 ☃
There's more snowy scenes behind door 3 of the #BarnsleyChristmas advent calendar
☃ bit.ly/BMAdventCalendar2025 ☃
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On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me: three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree. Ate them. Ooh la la.
December 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me: three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree. Ate them. Ooh la la.