Simon Clark
@simonhul.bsky.social
Sport & News Broadcaster - MA in History (17thC News Networks) - Photographer
Murcia all Christmased up with Richard Gere, of all people, guest of honour
November 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Murcia all Christmased up with Richard Gere, of all people, guest of honour
Stunning Spanish Sunset
November 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Stunning Spanish Sunset
Yorkshire (Thornton-le-Dale) looking well in autumn
November 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Yorkshire (Thornton-le-Dale) looking well in autumn
Interesting to note that the #BBC resignations dominating the news agenda isn’t among the top five stories being read on its website. The media often misunderstands what interests it’s audiences/readers
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Interesting to note that the #BBC resignations dominating the news agenda isn’t among the top five stories being read on its website. The media often misunderstands what interests it’s audiences/readers
This year, I came across my grandfather’s memorial for the first time. I was struck that he is immortalised as ‘Gunner’ E W Clark and yet he was a gunner for about a year before his untimely death. He would have considered himself a printer, which was his profession.
October 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This year, I came across my grandfather’s memorial for the first time. I was struck that he is immortalised as ‘Gunner’ E W Clark and yet he was a gunner for about a year before his untimely death. He would have considered himself a printer, which was his profession.
It was autumnal in Edinburgh today. Bonnie Scotland indeed!
October 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
It was autumnal in Edinburgh today. Bonnie Scotland indeed!
I’ve taken up sketching again. Early days
October 14, 2025 at 8:29 AM
I’ve taken up sketching again. Early days
Took a look around USS Cassin Young in Boston. The destroyer saw WWII action in the Pacific theatre where it was hit by enemy shells. A fascinating trip and free to visit
October 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Took a look around USS Cassin Young in Boston. The destroyer saw WWII action in the Pacific theatre where it was hit by enemy shells. A fascinating trip and free to visit
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His byline in the Mail is also notable given that when we wrote about Anderton's views, Reform said Anderton was not employed by either the party or Luke Campbell.
September 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
His byline in the Mail is also notable given that when we wrote about Anderton's views, Reform said Anderton was not employed by either the party or Luke Campbell.
Went whale watching in Canada. Astounding
September 26, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Went whale watching in Canada. Astounding
“Only two people call me Harold, you and Richie Benaud,“ Dickie told me in his sitting room.
“And what does your sister call you?,” I enquired.
“Dennis!” And we laughed.
Thanks for your company HD ‘Dickie’ Bird OBE.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
“And what does your sister call you?,” I enquired.
“Dennis!” And we laughed.
Thanks for your company HD ‘Dickie’ Bird OBE.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
Dickie Bird dies aged 92: Tributes paid to iconic former umpire
Yorkshire describe iconic umpire Dickie Bird as a
www.bbc.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 11:51 AM
“Only two people call me Harold, you and Richie Benaud,“ Dickie told me in his sitting room.
“And what does your sister call you?,” I enquired.
“Dennis!” And we laughed.
Thanks for your company HD ‘Dickie’ Bird OBE.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
“And what does your sister call you?,” I enquired.
“Dennis!” And we laughed.
Thanks for your company HD ‘Dickie’ Bird OBE.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricke...
For Apple users - Munich audio guide
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Seventy-two Hours in Munich
Podcast Episode · Podworld · 29/08/2025 · 15m
podcasts.apple.com
August 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
For Apple users - Munich audio guide
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
From my recent visit to Munich
open.spotify.com/show/3tD62MX...
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Seventy-two Hours in Munich
open.spotify.com
August 29, 2025 at 4:46 PM
From my recent visit to Munich
open.spotify.com/show/3tD62MX...
open.spotify.com/show/3tD62MX...
It’s been quite a challenge flying with @KLM today. Delay, Verspätung, Retardée. I’ve had them all.
August 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
It’s been quite a challenge flying with @KLM today. Delay, Verspätung, Retardée. I’ve had them all.
Colmar in France. Simply stunning
August 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Colmar in France. Simply stunning
The Wolds at sunset. East Riding of Yorkshire.
July 21, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The Wolds at sunset. East Riding of Yorkshire.
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Did you know that liquorice made in Pontefract featured in an iconic Bond film moment? 👀
In 'Moonraker', Jaws is seen biting through a thick electric cable. Yep, that's Pontefract liquorice!
Liquorice really has been used for all sorts! 🍬
More tasty #FunFacts in this thread (1 / 5)
In 'Moonraker', Jaws is seen biting through a thick electric cable. Yep, that's Pontefract liquorice!
Liquorice really has been used for all sorts! 🍬
More tasty #FunFacts in this thread (1 / 5)
July 9, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Did you know that liquorice made in Pontefract featured in an iconic Bond film moment? 👀
In 'Moonraker', Jaws is seen biting through a thick electric cable. Yep, that's Pontefract liquorice!
Liquorice really has been used for all sorts! 🍬
More tasty #FunFacts in this thread (1 / 5)
In 'Moonraker', Jaws is seen biting through a thick electric cable. Yep, that's Pontefract liquorice!
Liquorice really has been used for all sorts! 🍬
More tasty #FunFacts in this thread (1 / 5)
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July 1, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Test cricket. Bloody hell. #Headingley
June 24, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Test cricket. Bloody hell. #Headingley
News for travel people in Hull. The legendary Val Fedorczuk/Robinson/Coakley passed away yesterday at the grand age of 95. She enjoyed a full life but her travels were curtailed by dementia late in life
May 31, 2025 at 6:17 PM
News for travel people in Hull. The legendary Val Fedorczuk/Robinson/Coakley passed away yesterday at the grand age of 95. She enjoyed a full life but her travels were curtailed by dementia late in life
Notre Dame, Paris. Rather splendid
May 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Notre Dame, Paris. Rather splendid