Dr Rachel Gibbons
@rachelgibbons.bsky.social
Civil servant by trade, based in Ealing, west London. Medieval historian, #EMCC coach and mentor, lecturer, francophile, cricket fan, high and low-brow culture vulture, epicurean.
Knowing your brand and running with it. Tidy job, transport for Wales
August 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Knowing your brand and running with it. Tidy job, transport for Wales
Met an old friend on my way to the train ❤
August 16, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Met an old friend on my way to the train ❤
Otherwise, a beautiful day in Westminster. Though I hate to give the lizard OH (already back into thick hooded cardigan inside) any credence, there was a fresh bite to the air on the walk past the Supreme Court on Parliament Square.
August 6, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Otherwise, a beautiful day in Westminster. Though I hate to give the lizard OH (already back into thick hooded cardigan inside) any credence, there was a fresh bite to the air on the walk past the Supreme Court on Parliament Square.
In the TRH, I particularly love the views of 15thC #paris such as here, with the Charles V-era Louvre - whose foundations you can see in the basement of the Louvre museum now - behind Paris's sturdy city walls whilst autumn sowing takes place in what's now swanky St German des Pres (the meadows).
August 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
In the TRH, I particularly love the views of 15thC #paris such as here, with the Charles V-era Louvre - whose foundations you can see in the basement of the Louvre museum now - behind Paris's sturdy city walls whilst autumn sowing takes place in what's now swanky St German des Pres (the meadows).
Such a relaxing and sunny week at Warners Sinah Warren on hayling island! Glad to have the weekend back at home, though, before a particularly busy week back at work.
July 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Such a relaxing and sunny week at Warners Sinah Warren on hayling island! Glad to have the weekend back at home, though, before a particularly busy week back at work.
Very misty Chepstow Castle in the distance over the water
June 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Very misty Chepstow Castle in the distance over the water
Snaking around the top of the Bristol Channel having diverted North through Gloucester. Like most traffic would've done for 100s of years before the bridges were built.
June 12, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Snaking around the top of the Bristol Channel having diverted North through Gloucester. Like most traffic would've done for 100s of years before the bridges were built.
For those who follow me for manicure news rather than history or London life, you'll be pleased I'm continuing the #pastels summer. #BIAB #butter #yellowmani
May 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
For those who follow me for manicure news rather than history or London life, you'll be pleased I'm continuing the #pastels summer. #BIAB #butter #yellowmani
It's been a lovely break from work, incl. fab visit to Titanic VR in Camden (air conditioned basement on boiling day? yes please!). But back to work tomorrow.
May 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
It's been a lovely break from work, incl. fab visit to Titanic VR in Camden (air conditioned basement on boiling day? yes please!). But back to work tomorrow.
Something heroic and a metaphor for resilience at life about this tiny budding seedling giving it a go on the wall at my station @transportforlondon.bsky.social Thrive where you land.
April 16, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Something heroic and a metaphor for resilience at life about this tiny budding seedling giving it a go on the wall at my station @transportforlondon.bsky.social Thrive where you land.
Fun night out with Katherine Ryan at the London Palladium
April 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Fun night out with Katherine Ryan at the London Palladium
Slightly more helpful image!
March 27, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Slightly more helpful image!
Great day in Birmingham on a strategic away day. And got to see Ozzy the Bull in person whilst getting snacks for the trip home.
March 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Great day in Birmingham on a strategic away day. And got to see Ozzy the Bull in person whilst getting snacks for the trip home.
Exterior and interior of College of Arms, City of London
March 11, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Exterior and interior of College of Arms, City of London
With Easter just around the corner,my choir #Ealing Voices has a programme of wonderful music on 5 April. Puccini's operatic Messa di Gloria, the Verdi classics Ave Maria and Stabat Mater, and guest soloists performing the Pearl Fishers duet from Bizet.
Early-bird tickets online or on the door.
Early-bird tickets online or on the door.
March 9, 2025 at 8:11 PM
With Easter just around the corner,my choir #Ealing Voices has a programme of wonderful music on 5 April. Puccini's operatic Messa di Gloria, the Verdi classics Ave Maria and Stabat Mater, and guest soloists performing the Pearl Fishers duet from Bizet.
Early-bird tickets online or on the door.
Early-bird tickets online or on the door.
Absolutely packed on a Monday night
February 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Absolutely packed on a Monday night
My favourite image of St Genevieve is the statue by French sculptor Paul Landowski (who also created Christ the Redeemer in Rio), erected on the Pont de la Tournelle in 1928 to honour her reputed protection of Paris during the Great War. It's also a nod to her flood protection, facing the river.
January 3, 2025 at 10:39 AM
My favourite image of St Genevieve is the statue by French sculptor Paul Landowski (who also created Christ the Redeemer in Rio), erected on the Pont de la Tournelle in 1928 to honour her reputed protection of Paris during the Great War. It's also a nod to her flood protection, facing the river.
Dec: An Evening with Private Eye at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Not fictional sadly(!) but some LOL impressions from Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod & Harry Enfield alongside Ian Hislop rounding up the news of 2024. Brilliant hour's entertainment.
January 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Dec: An Evening with Private Eye at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Not fictional sadly(!) but some LOL impressions from Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod & Harry Enfield alongside Ian Hislop rounding up the news of 2024. Brilliant hour's entertainment.
Sept: Wizard of Oz at Gillian Lynne Theatre. Star turns (The Vivienne as Wicked Witch and Aston Merrygold's Tin Man) amongst an energetic, talented cast - loved Dorothy (Aviva Tulley) and puppet Toto. Less projection and more onstage magic would've added but fun, and lovely to see so many kids there
January 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Sept: Wizard of Oz at Gillian Lynne Theatre. Star turns (The Vivienne as Wicked Witch and Aston Merrygold's Tin Man) amongst an energetic, talented cast - loved Dorothy (Aviva Tulley) and puppet Toto. Less projection and more onstage magic would've added but fun, and lovely to see so many kids there
Feb: Jesus Christ Superstar in Cardiff WMC with my mum. Mesmerising! Staged around a giant crucifix (dais, Last Supper table) a reminder throughout of the inevitable end. 5* Caiaphas (Jad Habchi) & Judas (Shem Omari James), whose hands, stained increasing silver from his 30 pieces = powerful.
January 1, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Feb: Jesus Christ Superstar in Cardiff WMC with my mum. Mesmerising! Staged around a giant crucifix (dais, Last Supper table) a reminder throughout of the inevitable end. 5* Caiaphas (Jad Habchi) & Judas (Shem Omari James), whose hands, stained increasing silver from his 30 pieces = powerful.
Pre theatre dinner at Theatre Royal Drury Lane adding to a wonderful birthday
December 30, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Pre theatre dinner at Theatre Royal Drury Lane adding to a wonderful birthday