richard blyth
richard blyth
@richieblyth.bsky.social
Former ergonomist/designer, sucks polos instead of smoking, not that keen on people. Husband and Dad. Can't believe how farcical the planet has become
the government could deliver aid to Gaza and do more than just condemn what is happening there. This petition requests the government to do that and we can at least show the depth of feeling about what is happening in Gaza - UK citizens only petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Urgently fulfil humanitarian obligations to Gaza
Act to ensure deliverer of fuel, food, aid, life saving services etc. We think this shouldn't be dependant/on condition of Israeli facilitation as the Knesset voted against UNWRA access to Gaza. We th...
petition.parliament.uk
July 26, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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May 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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#TombTuesday

Let’s go inside Bryn Celli Ddu!

A remarkable Neolithic passage tomb built some 5,000 years ago to align with midsummer sunrise! 🌅

Look out for the stone pillar in the burial chamber. Pehaps a tomb guardian keeping watch from the shadows!

Anglesey, Wales

🎥 by me

#Archaeology
February 4, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Perfectly captured.
February 3, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Perhaps the oldest known human portrait, made from mammoth ivory, about 27,000 years old. Dolni Vestonice, Czechia.
February 2, 2025 at 8:22 AM
I am living in the wrong country! Falmouth to Ipswich return £183 return!
IT’S OFFICIAL! Resumption of Paris-Turin-Milan Frecciarossa trains from 1 April, booking open from today, fares from €35. www.seat61.com/Italy.htm
January 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Au revoir
January 20, 2025 at 10:28 AM
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My latest cartoon for @newscientist.bsky.social
January 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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When I was a PhD student, I wrote to President Carter asking of his relationship with Thatcher. It was a long shot & never in a million years did I believe he’d respond. He will forever be my favourite historical source & a President that I can’t not admire. I’ve read everything he’s ever said #RIP
December 29, 2024 at 9:40 PM
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A simple click to follow all the good people and organisations i recommend in my book
All now on @bluesky

Thanks @stefsimanowitz.bsky.social 💙💙💙
go.bsky.app/BKXnrpi
November 22, 2024 at 2:27 PM
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Be like Mark Hamill.
November 15, 2024 at 10:21 AM
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Now seems a good time to collate a list of reputable, trustworthy public health voices.

UK Public Health Starter Pack ⤵️

(Work in progress - will add suggestions!)

go.bsky.app/Tuf8yqX
November 15, 2024 at 10:26 AM
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Aussies don't hold punches
November 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM
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Thank you so much, will mass follow in a mo. And if you fancy, here is one for beeb folks - i hope BBCAfrica will soon adopt bsky 🤞too:
go.bsky.app/8gWbLmD
September 24, 2024 at 10:06 PM
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Here's a starter pack for those interested in medieval and early modern #art 🎨
Let me know if I've missed/forgotten someone, or if you want me to remove you from the list. I hope this is helpful!
#medievalsky #earlymodern #histsci #skystorians #arthistory 🗃️ 🏛️ go.bsky.app/PtdynT4
September 24, 2024 at 10:41 AM
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September 9, 2024 at 4:43 PM