@theresthistory.bsky.social just listened to Birth of Railways and the death of the man in the vicinity of Wellington and thought I would share this. My 1st cousin 4 times removed in 1859.

Why don’t you wear a suit?

Is there a channel/thread on here called What the F*ck is this?!

Would welcome answers. For context found it in a field on my walk this evening. North East England. 30 meters from a river.

Currently reading about the conditions in which the victims of Jack the Ripper lived. I don’t think populist attitudes have changed towards those less well off.

Enjoying reading in the night air. And bonus, I saw a deer. Well it’s bum

I think our Mam’s used the same material for their dresses 🤣

My mam is the only person in this photo still alive.

Miss my Dad x

Everyone should visit deaths camps from history. Perhaps then they wouldn’t be so flippant with their bigotry.

I was thinking about my Dad today, referenced in this article from Hartlepool Mail in 1962 (dark glasses and banner). A member of CND and youngest Labour Councillor (aged 24) in the country. He was involved in the Aldermaston marches. Proud 😊

#labour #cnd #aldermaston
#HartlepoolMail

I was thinking of books I’d recommend for #booksky East West Street by Philippe Sands is definite.

It covers aspects of WWII, a family journey, the development of legal concepts (genocide and crimes against humanity) and how the children of prominent Nazis deal reconcile the issues. Brilliant!

Bill Burr’s take on internet experts criticising efforts to put out the California fires. 😂😂😂@jimmykimmellive.bsky.social

Just finished ‘Fake Heroes’ by @ottoenglish.bsky.social . I thoroughly recommend it.

It emphasises the importance of understanding people in the round and the dangers of idolatry.

Pleased to see mention of John Wayne, who I’d already read about through Frank Zappa’s encounters with him.

Lovely walk yesterday. It’s grim up North