Dr Ian Campbell
@smedleymansions.bsky.social
Moderation in all things. Sort of geologist, kind of chemist, jobbing environmentalist. Proud father of ‘distinguished & accomplished’ daughters (their words).
Nice thread. What a fascinating place. I worked in Malta about 20 years ago but never went to the war rooms. I'm going to have to go back!
November 20, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Nice thread. What a fascinating place. I worked in Malta about 20 years ago but never went to the war rooms. I'm going to have to go back!
But the archaeological museum is outstanding which more than makes up for it.
November 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
But the archaeological museum is outstanding which more than makes up for it.
And weren't the highest British Empire casualties in 1918. Yet that is completely forgotten except historians
October 30, 2025 at 12:50 PM
And weren't the highest British Empire casualties in 1918. Yet that is completely forgotten except historians
The current scientific concensus is birds are fully fledged dinosaurs not just evolved from them.
August 31, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The current scientific concensus is birds are fully fledged dinosaurs not just evolved from them.
Barley in East Cheshire when I was growing up
August 24, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Barley in East Cheshire when I was growing up
I think it's because the oldest part of Auschwitz was a camp largely for political prisoners who in the early days of the camp could be released if they conformed to Nazi values.
August 18, 2025 at 7:58 PM
I think it's because the oldest part of Auschwitz was a camp largely for political prisoners who in the early days of the camp could be released if they conformed to Nazi values.
Not the strongest, but most widespread. Went to a triple bill showing of the extended LoTR - showing to an audience of nerds (naturally!). The kicking the helmet scene in the Two Towers was accompanied by most of the cinema muttering to each other "Vigo Mortensen broke his toe you know"
August 2, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Not the strongest, but most widespread. Went to a triple bill showing of the extended LoTR - showing to an audience of nerds (naturally!). The kicking the helmet scene in the Two Towers was accompanied by most of the cinema muttering to each other "Vigo Mortensen broke his toe you know"
You got me in one
July 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
You got me in one
Shine a Light (Clear Light/Clear Rush) ❤️
July 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Shine a Light (Clear Light/Clear Rush) ❤️
Those poor people...
July 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Those poor people...
Or even plain old Mahaut
July 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Or even plain old Mahaut
So good, I visited twice in two days and would quite happily go back for a third visit
July 7, 2025 at 7:44 PM
So good, I visited twice in two days and would quite happily go back for a third visit
Divide something in two
July 7, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Divide something in two
Was damp last year too. Fancy doing it again in the dry in a couple of years!
July 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Was damp last year too. Fancy doing it again in the dry in a couple of years!
Lovely photo. I cycled up there last year as part of the Maratona. Was too knackered to enjoy the view!
July 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Lovely photo. I cycled up there last year as part of the Maratona. Was too knackered to enjoy the view!
I love Iain Matthews version of Woodstock for the same reason. Just a beautiful record.
June 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
I love Iain Matthews version of Woodstock for the same reason. Just a beautiful record.
Not as gobsmacking as the Danskebank pound notes in Northern Ireland
June 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Not as gobsmacking as the Danskebank pound notes in Northern Ireland
Ah, that mysterious fourth Riding
June 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Ah, that mysterious fourth Riding
New Order had more than a few clunkers. Sooner Than You Think for example: "To buy a drink that is so much more reasonable, I think I'll go there when it gets seasonable" 🙄
June 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
New Order had more than a few clunkers. Sooner Than You Think for example: "To buy a drink that is so much more reasonable, I think I'll go there when it gets seasonable" 🙄