Selv
@selv.bsky.social
City dweller, successful fellow.
If you don’t have a plan, nothing can go wrong.
SW London
If you don’t have a plan, nothing can go wrong.
SW London
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The Economist on the British government's proposal that the country with the comparatively best record on integration in one generation could emulate Denmark, which struggles in integration, and where the tough line on asylum presents further barriers
November 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Economist on the British government's proposal that the country with the comparatively best record on integration in one generation could emulate Denmark, which struggles in integration, and where the tough line on asylum presents further barriers
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I highly recommend this entire thread, not just the initial link.
It was 62 years ago #OnThisDay in 1963 that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
Here's a piece I wrote for the History of the BBC website a couple of years ago about how the BBC covered the news.
I'm quite pleased with this one...
www.bbc.com/historyofthe...
Here's a piece I wrote for the History of the BBC website a couple of years ago about how the BBC covered the news.
I'm quite pleased with this one...
www.bbc.com/historyofthe...
Breaking news - November 1963
BBC History recalls one of the first truly global news stories of the modern multi-media age
www.bbc.com
November 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I highly recommend this entire thread, not just the initial link.
So, having just seen these fine-looking beasts, am now actually reading this: www.gov.uk/guidance/kee.... (Ain’t going to happen - but a man can dream, eh? 🐖)
We’re always asking for Cheerios so we thought we’d show you one of the many ways we use them: ENRICHMENT! Mental stimulation is incredibly important for our residents to be as healthy and happy as possible.
November 22, 2025 at 10:30 PM
So, having just seen these fine-looking beasts, am now actually reading this: www.gov.uk/guidance/kee.... (Ain’t going to happen - but a man can dream, eh? 🐖)
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It was 62 years ago #OnThisDay in 1963 that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
Here's a piece I wrote for the History of the BBC website a couple of years ago about how the BBC covered the news.
I'm quite pleased with this one...
www.bbc.com/historyofthe...
Here's a piece I wrote for the History of the BBC website a couple of years ago about how the BBC covered the news.
I'm quite pleased with this one...
www.bbc.com/historyofthe...
Breaking news - November 1963
BBC History recalls one of the first truly global news stories of the modern multi-media age
www.bbc.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:35 AM
It was 62 years ago #OnThisDay in 1963 that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated.
Here's a piece I wrote for the History of the BBC website a couple of years ago about how the BBC covered the news.
I'm quite pleased with this one...
www.bbc.com/historyofthe...
Here's a piece I wrote for the History of the BBC website a couple of years ago about how the BBC covered the news.
I'm quite pleased with this one...
www.bbc.com/historyofthe...
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this, *this*, is the greatest crossover of all time
November 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
this, *this*, is the greatest crossover of all time
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We’re all looking for a little magic at Christmas 💫
Stories bring joy, comfort and connection. And you can help to share the #MagicOfBooks with the children who need it most.
Donate today to make a difference this Christmas - and beyond:
https://bit.ly/4hTWKCT
Stories bring joy, comfort and connection. And you can help to share the #MagicOfBooks with the children who need it most.
Donate today to make a difference this Christmas - and beyond:
https://bit.ly/4hTWKCT
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We’re all looking for a little magic at Christmas 💫
Stories bring joy, comfort and connection. And you can help to share the #MagicOfBooks with the children who need it most.
Donate today to make a difference this Christmas - and beyond:
https://bit.ly/4hTWKCT
Stories bring joy, comfort and connection. And you can help to share the #MagicOfBooks with the children who need it most.
Donate today to make a difference this Christmas - and beyond:
https://bit.ly/4hTWKCT
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the nagging suspicion that this is one of the greatest bands you've ever heard and now you're gonna spend 6 hours rolling through their entire back catalogue
Sadistic Mika Band - Suki suki suki -Old Grey Whistle Test (7th Oct. 1975)
YouTube video by Tanach
www.youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:06 PM
the nagging suspicion that this is one of the greatest bands you've ever heard and now you're gonna spend 6 hours rolling through their entire back catalogue
Having a prune of photos on the phone but once again just looking at my holiday pics from Venice.
November 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Having a prune of photos on the phone but once again just looking at my holiday pics from Venice.
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As well as tracking crime numbers I think we should be given data on the proportion that involve high jinks and/or capersome elements. The criminal fraternity could do a lot to improve their image by steering things in this direction.
November 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
As well as tracking crime numbers I think we should be given data on the proportion that involve high jinks and/or capersome elements. The criminal fraternity could do a lot to improve their image by steering things in this direction.
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Err, I think you’ll find that’s in Berkshire…
November 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Err, I think you’ll find that’s in Berkshire…
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Sadly, Rasputin's daughter Maria died in September 1977, a year before Boney M honoured her old man with a banging tune of his own
Quirky historical fact:
Rasputin's daughter could conceivably have heard "God Save The Queen" by the Sex Pistols
Rasputin's daughter could conceivably have heard "God Save The Queen" by the Sex Pistols
November 20, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Sadly, Rasputin's daughter Maria died in September 1977, a year before Boney M honoured her old man with a banging tune of his own
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youtu.be/2LcOj2Vs2Z0?...
*THE* Rhythm Section.
*THE* Rhythm Section.
Mani/Reni isolated bass/drums Fools Gold (Original Recording/Alternative Mix) The Stone Roses
YouTube video by Box Set Go
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
youtu.be/2LcOj2Vs2Z0?...
*THE* Rhythm Section.
*THE* Rhythm Section.
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Betty Mackereth, Philip Larkin's feisty long term secretary, immortalised in the 1962 poems Toads Revisited, has passed away today aged 101. Betty was a great supporter of the Philip Larkin Society. We send our condolences to her family.
November 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Betty Mackereth, Philip Larkin's feisty long term secretary, immortalised in the 1962 poems Toads Revisited, has passed away today aged 101. Betty was a great supporter of the Philip Larkin Society. We send our condolences to her family.
Hope you all had a happy #InternationalMensDay
November 19, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Hope you all had a happy #InternationalMensDay
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'Cab in Dean St' by Jonathan Stewardson
jonathanstewardson.com
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🎵 'A Rainy Night in Soho' by The Pogues
youtu.be/PSyL-TrD_2g?...
jonathanstewardson.com
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🎵 'A Rainy Night in Soho' by The Pogues
youtu.be/PSyL-TrD_2g?...
November 19, 2025 at 5:18 PM
'Cab in Dean St' by Jonathan Stewardson
jonathanstewardson.com
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🎵 'A Rainy Night in Soho' by The Pogues
youtu.be/PSyL-TrD_2g?...
jonathanstewardson.com
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🎵 'A Rainy Night in Soho' by The Pogues
youtu.be/PSyL-TrD_2g?...
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if you can't beat em, find someone else easier to beat
August 22, 2025 at 9:39 AM
if you can't beat em, find someone else easier to beat
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Happy International Men's Day. Here's the ultimate man, Charles Bronson. He wears Mandom.
November 19, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Happy International Men's Day. Here's the ultimate man, Charles Bronson. He wears Mandom.
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For different reasons - jobs, study, family!
Most went to more ethnically diverse countries (Australia, Canada, America + UAE) than the UK!
Because an increasingly ethnonationalist Goodwin has an ever narrow view of who is "British" he instinctively imagines all these British emigrants are white
Most went to more ethnically diverse countries (Australia, Canada, America + UAE) than the UK!
Because an increasingly ethnonationalist Goodwin has an ever narrow view of who is "British" he instinctively imagines all these British emigrants are white
November 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM
For different reasons - jobs, study, family!
Most went to more ethnically diverse countries (Australia, Canada, America + UAE) than the UK!
Because an increasingly ethnonationalist Goodwin has an ever narrow view of who is "British" he instinctively imagines all these British emigrants are white
Most went to more ethnically diverse countries (Australia, Canada, America + UAE) than the UK!
Because an increasingly ethnonationalist Goodwin has an ever narrow view of who is "British" he instinctively imagines all these British emigrants are white
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How it feels to work past 4pm now that it's dark
November 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
How it feels to work past 4pm now that it's dark
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Something different for this week's theme: London Soundtracks 🎵.
Paintings paired with a song.
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'Golden Day’, Bar Italia, Frith Street (2011) by Ed Gray
edgrayart.com
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🎵 'Bar Italia' by Pulp
youtu.be/773fnQDq60I?...
Paintings paired with a song.
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'Golden Day’, Bar Italia, Frith Street (2011) by Ed Gray
edgrayart.com
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🎵 'Bar Italia' by Pulp
youtu.be/773fnQDq60I?...
November 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Something different for this week's theme: London Soundtracks 🎵.
Paintings paired with a song.
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'Golden Day’, Bar Italia, Frith Street (2011) by Ed Gray
edgrayart.com
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🎵 'Bar Italia' by Pulp
youtu.be/773fnQDq60I?...
Paintings paired with a song.
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'Golden Day’, Bar Italia, Frith Street (2011) by Ed Gray
edgrayart.com
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🎵 'Bar Italia' by Pulp
youtu.be/773fnQDq60I?...
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Great news. futurenetwork.wales has recently launched! A worthy successor to the much missed Network. Find all your ITC favourites plus hundreds of classic shows and films. #network #itc #bluray #dvd #futurenetwork
November 18, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Great news. futurenetwork.wales has recently launched! A worthy successor to the much missed Network. Find all your ITC favourites plus hundreds of classic shows and films. #network #itc #bluray #dvd #futurenetwork
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This mural has gone up in Kingston, ostensibly for Christmas but AI has ensured it's actually to celebrate the return of our dark lord Cthulhu
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
This mural has gone up in Kingston, ostensibly for Christmas but AI has ensured it's actually to celebrate the return of our dark lord Cthulhu
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'Face of the Moon.' (1797) John Russell was the finest British pastel artist of his time. One of his sitters, the astronomer William Herschel encouraged him to buy a telescope, and with this he produced a number of remarkable pastel drawings of the moon.
November 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
'Face of the Moon.' (1797) John Russell was the finest British pastel artist of his time. One of his sitters, the astronomer William Herschel encouraged him to buy a telescope, and with this he produced a number of remarkable pastel drawings of the moon.
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I am the ghost of Christmas Future Perfect Subjunctive; I will show you what would have happened were you not to have changed your ways.
November 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I am the ghost of Christmas Future Perfect Subjunctive; I will show you what would have happened were you not to have changed your ways.