Ant Dawson
@railwayhobbit.bsky.social
Historian, Archaeologist, and Museum Professional who is also an Organist, Unitarian, Rower, Geek, into Boardgames, Reenactment, Heavy Metal and with a soupcon of Long-Covid.
Who knew hobbits liked bouldering? Alas some of the reaches were a bit far! Such a lot of fun, however. The wall is in the engine house of a cotton mill. Cathedral of thing! Was incredibly impressive in it's day: 5,000 ihp triple expansion engine. More climbing please!
November 20, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Who knew hobbits liked bouldering? Alas some of the reaches were a bit far! Such a lot of fun, however. The wall is in the engine house of a cotton mill. Cathedral of thing! Was incredibly impressive in it's day: 5,000 ihp triple expansion engine. More climbing please!
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In response to all the tedious dickheads who post "When's International Men's Day?????" on social media on International Women's Day, it's today, needledicks!
November 19, 2025 at 10:41 AM
In response to all the tedious dickheads who post "When's International Men's Day?????" on social media on International Women's Day, it's today, needledicks!
Probably the most important vehicle on display in the NRM Station Hall. Certainly more so than the Royal Carriages and much more influential economically, socially, technologically.
November 18, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Probably the most important vehicle on display in the NRM Station Hall. Certainly more so than the Royal Carriages and much more influential economically, socially, technologically.
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Happy International Day of LGBTQIA+ People In STEM! 🧪⚒️
November 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Happy International Day of LGBTQIA+ People In STEM! 🧪⚒️
According to the lady with multiple Selfridge's shopping bags occupying both priority seats for less abled passengers on a crammed train to York I "don't look disabled." She can't move her bags (despite luggage rack) from the seat next to her so I can sit. Also "Is my disabled rail card real?" Hmph
November 18, 2025 at 9:57 AM
According to the lady with multiple Selfridge's shopping bags occupying both priority seats for less abled passengers on a crammed train to York I "don't look disabled." She can't move her bags (despite luggage rack) from the seat next to her so I can sit. Also "Is my disabled rail card real?" Hmph
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Rock Hudson was born on this day 100 years ago.
He was the epitome of the handsome, seemingly hetero, Hollywood star.
AIDS outed him and killed him.
He died in 1985, aged 59.
His death shocked the world. For many, he was the first person they knew of to die as a result of HIV.
He was the epitome of the handsome, seemingly hetero, Hollywood star.
AIDS outed him and killed him.
He died in 1985, aged 59.
His death shocked the world. For many, he was the first person they knew of to die as a result of HIV.
November 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Rock Hudson was born on this day 100 years ago.
He was the epitome of the handsome, seemingly hetero, Hollywood star.
AIDS outed him and killed him.
He died in 1985, aged 59.
His death shocked the world. For many, he was the first person they knew of to die as a result of HIV.
He was the epitome of the handsome, seemingly hetero, Hollywood star.
AIDS outed him and killed him.
He died in 1985, aged 59.
His death shocked the world. For many, he was the first person they knew of to die as a result of HIV.
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Amazing, no notes, I do not desire to learn anything else about this story, for it would only detract from the perfection on this headline.
November 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Amazing, no notes, I do not desire to learn anything else about this story, for it would only detract from the perfection on this headline.
Burning tyres again.
November 15, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Burning tyres again.
Really good Museum Meeting in Leeds, but it never ceases to amaze me how not once in this year of grace 2025 that the trains from Manchester/Leeds haven't been utterly fucked up in some way.
That said, however, Murray200 is shaping up to be a fantastic event. Watch this space early railway fans!
That said, however, Murray200 is shaping up to be a fantastic event. Watch this space early railway fans!
November 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Really good Museum Meeting in Leeds, but it never ceases to amaze me how not once in this year of grace 2025 that the trains from Manchester/Leeds haven't been utterly fucked up in some way.
That said, however, Murray200 is shaping up to be a fantastic event. Watch this space early railway fans!
That said, however, Murray200 is shaping up to be a fantastic event. Watch this space early railway fans!
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There aren’t many architectural history jokes.
November 15, 2025 at 8:23 AM
There aren’t many architectural history jokes.
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Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops
He never stops talking! Speaking about Charles Beyer at Schools Out launch of LGBT+ History Month 2026.
Feel free to photoshop in cats, instruments, etc.
Feel free to photoshop in cats, instruments, etc.
November 14, 2025 at 9:42 AM
He never stops talking! Speaking about Charles Beyer at Schools Out launch of LGBT+ History Month 2026.
Feel free to photoshop in cats, instruments, etc.
Feel free to photoshop in cats, instruments, etc.
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would you like to see the ancient medieval wooden winch that Durham cathedral used to hoist great tonnes of stone up several stories to build the nave?
silly question, here it is
silly question, here it is
November 13, 2025 at 1:24 PM
would you like to see the ancient medieval wooden winch that Durham cathedral used to hoist great tonnes of stone up several stories to build the nave?
silly question, here it is
silly question, here it is
Ponders the benefits of the fast-track AMA. I suspect of far more use than a PhD, practically speaking?
November 12, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Ponders the benefits of the fast-track AMA. I suspect of far more use than a PhD, practically speaking?
A useful meeting this week for a PhD at Southampton Uni, potential project looking at early railway management and who these people were - mostly naval and army officers. 1825-1871 including my beloved Admiral Binstead. Two supervisors already in place; suggesting a Jan start. Problem is funding it
November 12, 2025 at 9:12 AM
A useful meeting this week for a PhD at Southampton Uni, potential project looking at early railway management and who these people were - mostly naval and army officers. 1825-1871 including my beloved Admiral Binstead. Two supervisors already in place; suggesting a Jan start. Problem is funding it
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The best view in the world?
When you’re almost home to The Talyllyn Railway.
🌅 #RailwayAdventure
📷 Lee Anthony Bell
When you’re almost home to The Talyllyn Railway.
🌅 #RailwayAdventure
📷 Lee Anthony Bell
November 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The best view in the world?
When you’re almost home to The Talyllyn Railway.
🌅 #RailwayAdventure
📷 Lee Anthony Bell
When you’re almost home to The Talyllyn Railway.
🌅 #RailwayAdventure
📷 Lee Anthony Bell
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A small reminder from your feline friend 🐈⬛🤍
November 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A small reminder from your feline friend 🐈⬛🤍
Oh God, the darkness roll away, which clouds the human soul,
And let they bright and holy day, speed onward to its goal.
Let every hateful passion die, which makes of kindred foes,
And war no longer raise its cry, to mar the world's repose.
Rev. William Gaskell.
And let they bright and holy day, speed onward to its goal.
Let every hateful passion die, which makes of kindred foes,
And war no longer raise its cry, to mar the world's repose.
Rev. William Gaskell.
November 9, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Oh God, the darkness roll away, which clouds the human soul,
And let they bright and holy day, speed onward to its goal.
Let every hateful passion die, which makes of kindred foes,
And war no longer raise its cry, to mar the world's repose.
Rev. William Gaskell.
And let they bright and holy day, speed onward to its goal.
Let every hateful passion die, which makes of kindred foes,
And war no longer raise its cry, to mar the world's repose.
Rev. William Gaskell.
The Saint Pancras of Saint Pancras (reminds me more of a Masonic Temple than an Anglican Church). Stunning building. Gray & Davison organ (1856 + additions) was played by Henry Smart. I really appreciated the cool, calm, and chance to pray, light and candle in a hectic few days.
November 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The Saint Pancras of Saint Pancras (reminds me more of a Masonic Temple than an Anglican Church). Stunning building. Gray & Davison organ (1856 + additions) was played by Henry Smart. I really appreciated the cool, calm, and chance to pray, light and candle in a hectic few days.
Back from London and my first LGBT+ History Month event! A wonderful, joyful, queer, occasion at Burlington House. And then wine with the delightful Tim Dunn. I spoke about Carl Beyerm his possible relationship with Gustav Stieler and why hes important as an immigrant and LGBT. Beyer is one of 5
November 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Back from London and my first LGBT+ History Month event! A wonderful, joyful, queer, occasion at Burlington House. And then wine with the delightful Tim Dunn. I spoke about Carl Beyerm his possible relationship with Gustav Stieler and why hes important as an immigrant and LGBT. Beyer is one of 5
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'What we have here is the consciously felt presence of God, unity...the feeling of God in the heart. This is the Sacrament of the Supper, in which Man has given him in a sensible immediate way the consciousness of his reconciliation with God, the abiding and indwelling' (G.W.F Hegel).
November 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
'What we have here is the consciously felt presence of God, unity...the feeling of God in the heart. This is the Sacrament of the Supper, in which Man has given him in a sensible immediate way the consciousness of his reconciliation with God, the abiding and indwelling' (G.W.F Hegel).
In what way is Euston station safe? Already crammed concourse. No sitting area for those less abled. Mad rush to platforms when train announced, colliding with mad rush coming up. Had go.laugh at the announcement no running or large groups. Insane.
November 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
In what way is Euston station safe? Already crammed concourse. No sitting area for those less abled. Mad rush to platforms when train announced, colliding with mad rush coming up. Had go.laugh at the announcement no running or large groups. Insane.
Me: gazing at me he mother ship.
Tourist: Is this the houses of Parliament?
Me: No. It's Saint Pancras.
Tourist: So it's a church?
Me: No. A railway station.
Tourist: No way....
Tourist: Is this the houses of Parliament?
Me: No. It's Saint Pancras.
Tourist: So it's a church?
Me: No. A railway station.
Tourist: No way....
November 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Me: gazing at me he mother ship.
Tourist: Is this the houses of Parliament?
Me: No. It's Saint Pancras.
Tourist: So it's a church?
Me: No. A railway station.
Tourist: No way....
Tourist: Is this the houses of Parliament?
Me: No. It's Saint Pancras.
Tourist: So it's a church?
Me: No. A railway station.
Tourist: No way....