Richard Long
@rclongauthor.bsky.social
Full time dad and part time railway author. Winner of Third Prize Non-Fiction at the 2025 Isle of Wight Book Awards for “Upgrading the Isle of Wight’s Railway”.
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Pinned
SPECIAL OFFER: Right now - until 1 December - can buy both of my Pen & Sword titles for 30% off the the RRP in the @penandswordbooks.bsky.social Black Friday Sale! www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Richard-C-Lo...
#IsleofWight #IslandLine #StIves #StIvesBranchLine
#IsleofWight #IslandLine #StIves #StIvesBranchLine
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You like fish? You like sex? You like Christmas? Then allow me to be the first to wish you a…
November 22, 2025 at 6:54 PM
You like fish? You like sex? You like Christmas? Then allow me to be the first to wish you a…
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Ok Bluesky, let’s give this a go: I found this postcard in the back of a photo frame I bought at a London thrift shop.
It’s an unsent postcard from a woman called Linda to her parents. The front shows the Kremlin in Moscow and the stamp says 1984 (!).
I’d love to return it to Linda - can you help?
It’s an unsent postcard from a woman called Linda to her parents. The front shows the Kremlin in Moscow and the stamp says 1984 (!).
I’d love to return it to Linda - can you help?
November 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Ok Bluesky, let’s give this a go: I found this postcard in the back of a photo frame I bought at a London thrift shop.
It’s an unsent postcard from a woman called Linda to her parents. The front shows the Kremlin in Moscow and the stamp says 1984 (!).
I’d love to return it to Linda - can you help?
It’s an unsent postcard from a woman called Linda to her parents. The front shows the Kremlin in Moscow and the stamp says 1984 (!).
I’d love to return it to Linda - can you help?
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We are relieved that Nigel's case is over & feel he was lucky to not get a more severe sentence.
November 21, 2025 at 5:49 PM
We are relieved that Nigel's case is over & feel he was lucky to not get a more severe sentence.
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Checking in on MechaHitler
November 20, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Checking in on MechaHitler
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which one is correct ?
November 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
which one is correct ?
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Oompus the omnibus,
from Tootles the Taxi (1956)
Artist: John Kenney
from Tootles the Taxi (1956)
Artist: John Kenney
November 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Oompus the omnibus,
from Tootles the Taxi (1956)
Artist: John Kenney
from Tootles the Taxi (1956)
Artist: John Kenney
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Lost for Decades: Alice in Wonderland illustrator’s heritage plaque rediscovered
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/los...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/los...
Lost for Decades: Alice in Wonderland illustrator’s heritage plaque rediscovered
An early “blue plaque” celebrating Sir John Tenniel, which was thought to have been destroyed when his house was rebuilt, has been rediscovered.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Lost for Decades: Alice in Wonderland illustrator’s heritage plaque rediscovered
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/los...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/los...
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uksnowmap.com looking good this morning! Send your #uksnow reports if it’s snowing where you are!
November 19, 2025 at 8:23 AM
uksnowmap.com looking good this morning! Send your #uksnow reports if it’s snowing where you are!
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Reminder: If it's snowing where you are, post with the hashtag #uksnow, the first-half of your postcode and a snow-rating out of 10 (x/10) and help draw a real-time map of where it's snowing right now on uksnowmap.com ❄️
November 19, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Reminder: If it's snowing where you are, post with the hashtag #uksnow, the first-half of your postcode and a snow-rating out of 10 (x/10) and help draw a real-time map of where it's snowing right now on uksnowmap.com ❄️
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Have I ever mentioned my mortal fear of former BBC News substitute presenter Mishal Husain? Probably not, since it's not a big issue generally.
Anyway, best get to work
Anyway, best get to work
November 19, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Have I ever mentioned my mortal fear of former BBC News substitute presenter Mishal Husain? Probably not, since it's not a big issue generally.
Anyway, best get to work
Anyway, best get to work
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SPECIAL OFFER: Right now - until 1 December - can buy both of my Pen & Sword titles for 30% off the the RRP in the @penandswordbooks.bsky.social Black Friday Sale! www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Richard-C-Lo...
#IsleofWight #IslandLine #StIves #StIvesBranchLine
#IsleofWight #IslandLine #StIves #StIvesBranchLine
November 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
SPECIAL OFFER: Right now - until 1 December - can buy both of my Pen & Sword titles for 30% off the the RRP in the @penandswordbooks.bsky.social Black Friday Sale! www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Richard-C-Lo...
#IsleofWight #IslandLine #StIves #StIvesBranchLine
#IsleofWight #IslandLine #StIves #StIvesBranchLine
Absolute scenes.
BBC News - X-Files star David Duchovny finally hears Catatonia song Mulder and Scully - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is hard to believe.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
This is hard to believe.
X-Files star David Duchovny finally hears Catatonia song Mulder and Scully
The actor admits he had never heard the song that celebrates his X-Files character - until now.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Absolute scenes.
TARDIS brake van for those who like that kind of thing…
We have added 2 inquisitive new liveries to our OO Gauge LNWR Dia.17B Brake Van range.
One wraps up our G. Fawkes range (for the time being).
The other livery appeared out of nowhere and is perfect for those who are in dire need of assistance.
You can pre-order yours now!
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One wraps up our G. Fawkes range (for the time being).
The other livery appeared out of nowhere and is perfect for those who are in dire need of assistance.
You can pre-order yours now!
buff.ly/xFYZ7km
November 18, 2025 at 8:42 AM
TARDIS brake van for those who like that kind of thing…
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#OnThisDay 68 years ago LT electrified Epping to Ongar on the Central Line, ending the bizarre situation of steam passenger services on a deep tube line. Seen at Epping four years earlier, a steam service for Ongar waits alongside a tube service: LT Museum collection buff.ly/3CueZyl
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 AM
#OnThisDay 68 years ago LT electrified Epping to Ongar on the Central Line, ending the bizarre situation of steam passenger services on a deep tube line. Seen at Epping four years earlier, a steam service for Ongar waits alongside a tube service: LT Museum collection buff.ly/3CueZyl
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Dick Emery, Sid James and a Dalek. You're welcome....
September 8, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Dick Emery, Sid James and a Dalek. You're welcome....
SPECIAL OFFER: Right now - until 1 December - can buy both of my Pen & Sword titles for 30% off the the RRP in the @penandswordbooks.bsky.social Black Friday Sale! www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Richard-C-Lo...
#IsleofWight #IslandLine #StIves #StIvesBranchLine
#IsleofWight #IslandLine #StIves #StIvesBranchLine
November 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
SPECIAL OFFER: Right now - until 1 December - can buy both of my Pen & Sword titles for 30% off the the RRP in the @penandswordbooks.bsky.social Black Friday Sale! www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Richard-C-Lo...
#IsleofWight #IslandLine #StIves #StIvesBranchLine
#IsleofWight #IslandLine #StIves #StIvesBranchLine
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How delightfully quaint some of these old Devon village names are, their etymologies lost in the mists of time.
November 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
How delightfully quaint some of these old Devon village names are, their etymologies lost in the mists of time.
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The modern world in old Ladybird.
Hovercraft on the Thames, 1972
Artist: Frank Humphris
Hovercraft on the Thames, 1972
Artist: Frank Humphris
November 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The modern world in old Ladybird.
Hovercraft on the Thames, 1972
Artist: Frank Humphris
Hovercraft on the Thames, 1972
Artist: Frank Humphris
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well this is how I spent 5 minutes of my precious weekend
November 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
well this is how I spent 5 minutes of my precious weekend
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Happy birthday Anni-Frid Lyngstad of Abba (pictured here, second from left) who turns 80 today.
November 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Happy birthday Anni-Frid Lyngstad of Abba (pictured here, second from left) who turns 80 today.
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Far too early to be talking about Christmas jumpers, I realise, but for those planning ahead: Cycling Santa Christmas jumpers and t-shirts davewalkershop.com/christmas-co...
November 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Far too early to be talking about Christmas jumpers, I realise, but for those planning ahead: Cycling Santa Christmas jumpers and t-shirts davewalkershop.com/christmas-co...
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(Premium users can also converse with Satan.)
November 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM
(Premium users can also converse with Satan.)
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Rachel Reeves has renewed her commitment to making 'hard choices' on the economy, by making a new one every day
November 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Rachel Reeves has renewed her commitment to making 'hard choices' on the economy, by making a new one every day