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History posts by Mark Amies. London manufacturing history contributor on BBC Radio London's Robert Elms Show, author of two books.
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@past-rewind.bsky.social
· May 15
This account picks up from my old Yesteryear Tweet account I did on Twitter/X. I deactivated that account in November 2024.
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The ongoing saga of Barnet's lost museum, and what has become of it as reported by @barneteye.bsky.social
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The Barnet Eye saves council tax payers from yet another expensive legal cock up over Church Farmhouse Museum
A blog about music, life and living in the London Borough of Barnet
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November 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The ongoing saga of Barnet's lost museum, and what has become of it as reported by @barneteye.bsky.social
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Vintage vehicles galore including a look at the #MontagueMotorMuseum in the 60s.
🚘 LOOK AT LIFE: VINTAGE MODELS (1963) 8:15am on #TalkingPicturesTV
🚘 LOOK AT LIFE: VINTAGE MODELS (1963) 8:15am on #TalkingPicturesTV
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Vintage vehicles galore including a look at the #MontagueMotorMuseum in the 60s.
🚘 LOOK AT LIFE: VINTAGE MODELS (1963) 8:15am on #TalkingPicturesTV
🚘 LOOK AT LIFE: VINTAGE MODELS (1963) 8:15am on #TalkingPicturesTV
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The Ameritrust Tower in Cleveland, Ohio. Designed by Marcel Breuer and Hamilton Smith. Completed in 1971, photographed yesterday
November 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The Ameritrust Tower in Cleveland, Ohio. Designed by Marcel Breuer and Hamilton Smith. Completed in 1971, photographed yesterday
Spencer House, Vale of Health, Hampstead (1964).
On first view a fairly unremarkable building, but the history of the site is quite interesting. Its named after the artist Sir Stanley Spencer, who used a studio in the hotel that stood on the site until it was demolished in 1962....
On first view a fairly unremarkable building, but the history of the site is quite interesting. Its named after the artist Sir Stanley Spencer, who used a studio in the hotel that stood on the site until it was demolished in 1962....
November 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Spencer House, Vale of Health, Hampstead (1964).
On first view a fairly unremarkable building, but the history of the site is quite interesting. Its named after the artist Sir Stanley Spencer, who used a studio in the hotel that stood on the site until it was demolished in 1962....
On first view a fairly unremarkable building, but the history of the site is quite interesting. Its named after the artist Sir Stanley Spencer, who used a studio in the hotel that stood on the site until it was demolished in 1962....
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Nov 1976: Bicycles ad from Halfords
(+Raleigh Chopper Mk II; Raleigh Grifter; Competitor; Saturn; Scrambler GT; Raleigh Tomahawk; Raleigh Chipper; Mayflower II; Budgie; Safety Minibike; Raleigh Speed 9 Go-Kart; Raleigh AA Vehicle; Raleigh Little Lamb; Midland Rigid Touring Bags, and more)
(+Raleigh Chopper Mk II; Raleigh Grifter; Competitor; Saturn; Scrambler GT; Raleigh Tomahawk; Raleigh Chipper; Mayflower II; Budgie; Safety Minibike; Raleigh Speed 9 Go-Kart; Raleigh AA Vehicle; Raleigh Little Lamb; Midland Rigid Touring Bags, and more)
November 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Nov 1976: Bicycles ad from Halfords
(+Raleigh Chopper Mk II; Raleigh Grifter; Competitor; Saturn; Scrambler GT; Raleigh Tomahawk; Raleigh Chipper; Mayflower II; Budgie; Safety Minibike; Raleigh Speed 9 Go-Kart; Raleigh AA Vehicle; Raleigh Little Lamb; Midland Rigid Touring Bags, and more)
(+Raleigh Chopper Mk II; Raleigh Grifter; Competitor; Saturn; Scrambler GT; Raleigh Tomahawk; Raleigh Chipper; Mayflower II; Budgie; Safety Minibike; Raleigh Speed 9 Go-Kart; Raleigh AA Vehicle; Raleigh Little Lamb; Midland Rigid Touring Bags, and more)
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Nov 1974: Thick-Skinned Suede ad from Burton
(+Warm Coats and Anti-Freeze Mixture)
«THE
THICK-SKINNED
SUEDE»
(+Warm Coats and Anti-Freeze Mixture)
«THE
THICK-SKINNED
SUEDE»
November 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Nov 1974: Thick-Skinned Suede ad from Burton
(+Warm Coats and Anti-Freeze Mixture)
«THE
THICK-SKINNED
SUEDE»
(+Warm Coats and Anti-Freeze Mixture)
«THE
THICK-SKINNED
SUEDE»
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The thing about architectural conservation is that it’s supposed to transcend the question ‘DO WE LIKE THIS?’.
It’s meant to be about preserving characteristic exemplars of style.
Is there another large exposed aggregate panel building in Scotland? I can’t think of any.
It’s meant to be about preserving characteristic exemplars of style.
Is there another large exposed aggregate panel building in Scotland? I can’t think of any.
In an open letter shared with The Edinburgh Minute, architect Malcolm Fraser, known for his work on the Scottish Poetry Library, Scottish Storytelling Centre, DanceBase and Dovecot Studios, argues against plans to demolish Argyle House: www.edinburghminute.com/three-reason...
November 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The thing about architectural conservation is that it’s supposed to transcend the question ‘DO WE LIKE THIS?’.
It’s meant to be about preserving characteristic exemplars of style.
Is there another large exposed aggregate panel building in Scotland? I can’t think of any.
It’s meant to be about preserving characteristic exemplars of style.
Is there another large exposed aggregate panel building in Scotland? I can’t think of any.
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The thread about Argyle House; “preposterously large and a potential rival to the Castle rock”
Brutalist buildings are the Marmite of architecture - passionately loved or loathed - and one in Edinburgh was much in the news yesterday when it was announced that plans had been lodged for the…
Brutalist buildings are the Marmite of architecture - passionately loved or loathed - and one in Edinburgh was much in the news yesterday when it was announced that plans had been lodged for the…
The thread about Argyle House; “preposterously large and a potential rival to the Castle rock”
Brutalist buildings are the Marmite of architecture - passionately loved or loathed - and one in Edinburgh was much in the news yesterday when it was announced that plans had been lodged for the demolition and replacement of Argyle House. But while other news sources make much click capital out of it having briefly appeared in some Netflix police show or another, here at Threadinburgh I prefer to get down to the nitty-gritty of the how, why and what of this much critiqued building. And just what it has to do with the Lyceum Theatre, Dalgety Bay and the Water of Leith Walkway...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:46 AM
The thread about Argyle House; “preposterously large and a potential rival to the Castle rock”
Brutalist buildings are the Marmite of architecture - passionately loved or loathed - and one in Edinburgh was much in the news yesterday when it was announced that plans had been lodged for the…
Brutalist buildings are the Marmite of architecture - passionately loved or loathed - and one in Edinburgh was much in the news yesterday when it was announced that plans had been lodged for the…
We've all seen these awful ai-generated animations derived from genuine old photos.
Here's my take on it.
Local History on Social Media is Being Eroded by Ai. – Words by Mark Amies share.google/q5ITT8tJutAK...
Here's my take on it.
Local History on Social Media is Being Eroded by Ai. – Words by Mark Amies share.google/q5ITT8tJutAK...
Local History on Social Media is Being Eroded by Ai.
Via Facebook. This morning I was scrolling through Facebook, which was once an amusing past time, but now fast becoming tedious and soulless. Thanks to the way Meta have messed it, I miss a great m…
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November 16, 2025 at 9:43 AM
We've all seen these awful ai-generated animations derived from genuine old photos.
Here's my take on it.
Local History on Social Media is Being Eroded by Ai. – Words by Mark Amies share.google/q5ITT8tJutAK...
Here's my take on it.
Local History on Social Media is Being Eroded by Ai. – Words by Mark Amies share.google/q5ITT8tJutAK...
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Electric vehicles being charged. The original caption reads
"Lorries being refuelled at St. Pancras goods depot, London, 11 July 1917."
www.prewarcar.com/once-upon-a-...
"Lorries being refuelled at St. Pancras goods depot, London, 11 July 1917."
www.prewarcar.com/once-upon-a-...
November 16, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Electric vehicles being charged. The original caption reads
"Lorries being refuelled at St. Pancras goods depot, London, 11 July 1917."
www.prewarcar.com/once-upon-a-...
"Lorries being refuelled at St. Pancras goods depot, London, 11 July 1917."
www.prewarcar.com/once-upon-a-...
Ai finding it's way into Local History Facebook groups.
The member has reposted several of these ai-generated videos that must have used one original image, and then done it's usual, scrappy job of making it look like something Disney would make. This trash is eroding local history presentation.
The member has reposted several of these ai-generated videos that must have used one original image, and then done it's usual, scrappy job of making it look like something Disney would make. This trash is eroding local history presentation.
November 16, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Ai finding it's way into Local History Facebook groups.
The member has reposted several of these ai-generated videos that must have used one original image, and then done it's usual, scrappy job of making it look like something Disney would make. This trash is eroding local history presentation.
The member has reposted several of these ai-generated videos that must have used one original image, and then done it's usual, scrappy job of making it look like something Disney would make. This trash is eroding local history presentation.
Just to show that thus account is not dewy-eyed nostalgia.
I was six in 1975. I remember it being great, but I was a kid, sheltered from the harsh realities of life. I rather think life in Britain in 1975 was as rubbish as it is in 2025.
I was six in 1975. I remember it being great, but I was a kid, sheltered from the harsh realities of life. I rather think life in Britain in 1975 was as rubbish as it is in 2025.
Ah the 1970s.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
Stagflation, three day weeks, collapsing infrastructure. Civil War in Northern Ireland. In yer face racism and bigotry everywhere. Bin strikes. Strikes in general. Blackouts. Industrial decline. Wage inequality. Dog crap everywhere. And households spent 25% of their income on food.
November 14, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Just to show that thus account is not dewy-eyed nostalgia.
I was six in 1975. I remember it being great, but I was a kid, sheltered from the harsh realities of life. I rather think life in Britain in 1975 was as rubbish as it is in 2025.
I was six in 1975. I remember it being great, but I was a kid, sheltered from the harsh realities of life. I rather think life in Britain in 1975 was as rubbish as it is in 2025.
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It’s a hot button issue! All about the #button and the fanciest examples to find now, for @thetimes.com, here: www.thetimes.com/life-style/l...
#fashionhistory #fashion #bespoke #customisation
#fashionhistory #fashion #bespoke #customisation
Hot buttons — the fanciest fastenings
A smart button can transform an outfit. Louisa Mckenzie on the history of this haberdashery staple, and the most luxurious buttons to buy now
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November 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
It’s a hot button issue! All about the #button and the fanciest examples to find now, for @thetimes.com, here: www.thetimes.com/life-style/l...
#fashionhistory #fashion #bespoke #customisation
#fashionhistory #fashion #bespoke #customisation
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#OtD 13 Nov 1909 suffragette Theresa Garnett attacked Winston Churchill with a horsewhip in Bristol, shouting "Take that in the name of the insulted women of England!" Learn more about this and hundreds of other stories in our book: shop.workingclasshistory.com/products/wor...
November 13, 2025 at 6:10 AM
#OtD 13 Nov 1909 suffragette Theresa Garnett attacked Winston Churchill with a horsewhip in Bristol, shouting "Take that in the name of the insulted women of England!" Learn more about this and hundreds of other stories in our book: shop.workingclasshistory.com/products/wor...
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Myths and Legends of the London Stone - exploring the long history and stories surrounding this resident of Cannon Street at alondoninheritance.com/london-histo...
November 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Myths and Legends of the London Stone - exploring the long history and stories surrounding this resident of Cannon Street at alondoninheritance.com/london-histo...
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A short video I did the other day.
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When Kilburn was Home to an Aircraft Factory.
YouTube video by Mark Amies
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November 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A short video I did the other day.
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As you can see Richard Burton is less than happy to see I missed his 100th birthday, yesterday.
(NPG/Condé Nast)
(NPG/Condé Nast)
November 11, 2025 at 5:28 AM
As you can see Richard Burton is less than happy to see I missed his 100th birthday, yesterday.
(NPG/Condé Nast)
(NPG/Condé Nast)
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It’s Richard Burton’s birthday Ian McShane on making Villain with Burton:
He said to me: ‘You know I’m very glad you’re playing this part, Ian.’
‘Why?’
‘Because you remind me of Elizabeth.’
He said to me: ‘You know I’m very glad you’re playing this part, Ian.’
‘Why?’
‘Because you remind me of Elizabeth.’
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
It’s Richard Burton’s birthday Ian McShane on making Villain with Burton:
He said to me: ‘You know I’m very glad you’re playing this part, Ian.’
‘Why?’
‘Because you remind me of Elizabeth.’
He said to me: ‘You know I’m very glad you’re playing this part, Ian.’
‘Why?’
‘Because you remind me of Elizabeth.’
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Genesis, playing the climax of Supper’s Ready with Peter Gabriel lifted high up above the stage, at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, January 1974, by Armando Gallo.
November 10, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Genesis, playing the climax of Supper’s Ready with Peter Gabriel lifted high up above the stage, at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, January 1974, by Armando Gallo.
November 10, 2025 at 11:44 AM
November 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM