Robin Thornton
@robin51.bsky.social
Politics of Compassion. I just love to play the blues. Very woke, so don’t follow me if you’re a Tory or anywhere on the right.
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I have just learnt that Steve Cropper has died. The man behind Booker T and the M.G's. The man behind Soul Limbo. Every cricket fan in these Isles owes him eternal thanks.
December 4, 2025 at 2:21 PM
I have just learnt that Steve Cropper has died. The man behind Booker T and the M.G's. The man behind Soul Limbo. Every cricket fan in these Isles owes him eternal thanks.
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Morning all
Photographer Don McCullin, Early Morning,
West Hartlepool, County Durham, 1963.
Photographer Don McCullin, Early Morning,
West Hartlepool, County Durham, 1963.
December 3, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Morning all
Photographer Don McCullin, Early Morning,
West Hartlepool, County Durham, 1963.
Photographer Don McCullin, Early Morning,
West Hartlepool, County Durham, 1963.
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Good morning good morning, drowned in laughter and dead to the core, have a lovely snowy Tuesday friends 🎶🎹😘
Good morning good morning, drowned in laughter and dead to the core, have a lovely snowy Tuesday friends 🎶🎹😘
Grateful Dead - Fire On The Mountain (New York, NY 10/31/80) (Official Live Video)
YouTube video by Grateful Dead
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December 2, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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Good morning good morning, drowned in laughter and dead to the core, have a lovely snowy Tuesday friends 🎶🎹😘
Good morning good morning, drowned in laughter and dead to the core, have a lovely snowy Tuesday friends 🎶🎹😘
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in my judgement, Chris Mason misled the country
December 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM
in my judgement, Chris Mason misled the country
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Listen, if you tell me that “taxation is theft” I’m going to need you to quit driving on highways or walking on sidewalks or attending a public school or using police or fire services or city snow removal.
I would mention libraries, but…
I would mention libraries, but…
December 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Listen, if you tell me that “taxation is theft” I’m going to need you to quit driving on highways or walking on sidewalks or attending a public school or using police or fire services or city snow removal.
I would mention libraries, but…
I would mention libraries, but…
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It’s my birthday!
Bunty has given me breakfast in bed allowing me to smear jam on her croissants.
Later on Jill in the village shop is giving me a taste of her Lemon drizzle.
Then Bunty & I will settle down & watch our DVD of Liz Truss’s greatest moments! 🥳
Bunty has given me breakfast in bed allowing me to smear jam on her croissants.
Later on Jill in the village shop is giving me a taste of her Lemon drizzle.
Then Bunty & I will settle down & watch our DVD of Liz Truss’s greatest moments! 🥳
November 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
It’s my birthday!
Bunty has given me breakfast in bed allowing me to smear jam on her croissants.
Later on Jill in the village shop is giving me a taste of her Lemon drizzle.
Then Bunty & I will settle down & watch our DVD of Liz Truss’s greatest moments! 🥳
Bunty has given me breakfast in bed allowing me to smear jam on her croissants.
Later on Jill in the village shop is giving me a taste of her Lemon drizzle.
Then Bunty & I will settle down & watch our DVD of Liz Truss’s greatest moments! 🥳
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John Mayall, born 29 Nov 1933 was a singer, musician & songwriter, whose musical career spanned over 60 years. In the '60s, he was the founder of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, a band that has counted among its members some of the most famous blues & rock musicians. He died last year. #JohnMayall
November 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
John Mayall, born 29 Nov 1933 was a singer, musician & songwriter, whose musical career spanned over 60 years. In the '60s, he was the founder of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, a band that has counted among its members some of the most famous blues & rock musicians. He died last year. #JohnMayall
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British bass guitarist John McVie (born 26 Nov 1945) is best known as a member of the rock bands John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers (1964 to 1967) and Fleetwood Mac since 1967. His surname, combined with that of drummer Mick Fleetwood, was the source for the band's name. Happy 80th birthday! #JohnMcVie
November 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM
British bass guitarist John McVie (born 26 Nov 1945) is best known as a member of the rock bands John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers (1964 to 1967) and Fleetwood Mac since 1967. His surname, combined with that of drummer Mick Fleetwood, was the source for the band's name. Happy 80th birthday! #JohnMcVie
Robert Tavener (British | 1920 - 2004). Ditching Beacon and Barn (Linocut).
November 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Nigel Farage is an arsehole. Of course, I don’t mean that in an insulting or hurtful way.
November 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Nigel Farage is an arsehole. Of course, I don’t mean that in an insulting or hurtful way.
I wrote a review for Trainline on Trust pilot and received a reply signed Adolf. Just saying!
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I wrote a review for Trainline on Trust pilot and received a reply signed Adolf. Just saying!
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Born 22 Nov 1950, musician Tina Weymouth, founding member & bassist with Talking Heads. Described as one of the most critically acclaimed bands of the '80s, they helped to pioneer new wave by integrating elements of punk, art rock, funk & world music with avant-garde sensibilities. #TalkingHeads
November 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Born 22 Nov 1950, musician Tina Weymouth, founding member & bassist with Talking Heads. Described as one of the most critically acclaimed bands of the '80s, they helped to pioneer new wave by integrating elements of punk, art rock, funk & world music with avant-garde sensibilities. #TalkingHeads
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Tina Weymouth — Rob Verhorst, 1980
November 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Tina Weymouth — Rob Verhorst, 1980
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Tina Weymouth - Oliverio Toscani, 1985
November 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Tina Weymouth - Oliverio Toscani, 1985
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War Diary Day 1,367
Lviv: @realDonaldTrump’s peace plan is a Kremlin trap.
Like Nathan Gill, Trump is under the sway of Russian spies.
Ukraine fights on.
#VPDFO!
Lviv: @realDonaldTrump’s peace plan is a Kremlin trap.
Like Nathan Gill, Trump is under the sway of Russian spies.
Ukraine fights on.
#VPDFO!
November 22, 2025 at 7:31 AM
War Diary Day 1,367
Lviv: @realDonaldTrump’s peace plan is a Kremlin trap.
Like Nathan Gill, Trump is under the sway of Russian spies.
Ukraine fights on.
#VPDFO!
Lviv: @realDonaldTrump’s peace plan is a Kremlin trap.
Like Nathan Gill, Trump is under the sway of Russian spies.
Ukraine fights on.
#VPDFO!
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Don’t blink. Japan’s Bullet train
November 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Don’t blink. Japan’s Bullet train
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Led by Donkeys at it again.
November 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Led by Donkeys at it again.
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Why the fuck are the majority in this country being held to ransom by a small but loud mouthed group of unhinged, narrow minded racists?
It’s been allowed to go on now for over 10 years & it should have been very firmly shut down when it first started.
It’s the cause of the fucking mess we are in!
It’s been allowed to go on now for over 10 years & it should have been very firmly shut down when it first started.
It’s the cause of the fucking mess we are in!
November 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Why the fuck are the majority in this country being held to ransom by a small but loud mouthed group of unhinged, narrow minded racists?
It’s been allowed to go on now for over 10 years & it should have been very firmly shut down when it first started.
It’s the cause of the fucking mess we are in!
It’s been allowed to go on now for over 10 years & it should have been very firmly shut down when it first started.
It’s the cause of the fucking mess we are in!
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Top tip: Seen a house you like but can't afford it? Just put up some flags on the nearest lampposts and watch the value plummet!
November 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Top tip: Seen a house you like but can't afford it? Just put up some flags on the nearest lampposts and watch the value plummet!
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Not the first to make this point. But there is a tyrant in charge of another country who is accused of being heavily linked to a paedophile sex ring - and supposed ‘patriots’ in this country are passionately willing him to take down our national broadcaster. Madness.
November 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Not the first to make this point. But there is a tyrant in charge of another country who is accused of being heavily linked to a paedophile sex ring - and supposed ‘patriots’ in this country are passionately willing him to take down our national broadcaster. Madness.