George
@thewhitespike.bsky.social
Lorry driver, retired. Day dreamer. Love Shakespeare, history, reading, art and music.
Is Madam Bovary by Gustave Flaubert worth reading? It’s free on Apple Books.
November 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Is Madam Bovary by Gustave Flaubert worth reading? It’s free on Apple Books.
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Legend: The Bruce #Springsteen Story - @ladymissbarton.bsky.social explores how a scrawny, long-haired introvert from New Jersey became the iconic, muscular rock star of the ‘80s. A labour of love by Eliza Lomas & Mair Bosworth Starts Sat 10.30 @BBCRadio4 Trailer: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
October 8, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Front and back cover, of my signed copy, with amazing reviews, of the fantastic new book Born: The Untold History of Childbirth by Lucy Inglis @lucyinglis.bsky.social
August 31, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Front and back cover, of my signed copy, with amazing reviews, of the fantastic new book Born: The Untold History of Childbirth by Lucy Inglis @lucyinglis.bsky.social
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Here it is again. Am still thinking ‘gaming piece’ but it could be something else entirely. A mudlarking mystery.
July 30, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Here it is again. Am still thinking ‘gaming piece’ but it could be something else entirely. A mudlarking mystery.
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From a recent mudlarking trip to the Thames Foreshore, a lovely piece of worked bone with a hole drilled in the centre. My guess is 18th/19th century because of the location, but I have no idea what it might have been used for, perhaps a gaming piece? Ideas welcome 1/ #mudlark #ThamesForeshore
July 30, 2025 at 7:34 AM
From a recent mudlarking trip to the Thames Foreshore, a lovely piece of worked bone with a hole drilled in the centre. My guess is 18th/19th century because of the location, but I have no idea what it might have been used for, perhaps a gaming piece? Ideas welcome 1/ #mudlark #ThamesForeshore
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Thames Water are a bunch of wankers whose slapdash attention to road safety and appropriate diversions round their roadworks is going to get someone killed.
July 30, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Thames Water are a bunch of wankers whose slapdash attention to road safety and appropriate diversions round their roadworks is going to get someone killed.
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I don’t need any books just now, but well, you know.
July 28, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I don’t need any books just now, but well, you know.
I’ve got an emergency dental appointment today at two o’clock. Isn’t toothache a right laugh, hours of fun.
July 25, 2025 at 7:47 AM
I’ve got an emergency dental appointment today at two o’clock. Isn’t toothache a right laugh, hours of fun.
Watching the film, Yesterday on the BBC. That bit when he meets John Lennon, played by Robert Carlyle, always gets me. Heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Richard Curtis. #YesterdayMovie
July 24, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Watching the film, Yesterday on the BBC. That bit when he meets John Lennon, played by Robert Carlyle, always gets me. Heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Richard Curtis. #YesterdayMovie
The 3rd series of Foundation is back on Apple TV. I think I’ll binge watch it starting back at the beginning. #Foundation
July 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The 3rd series of Foundation is back on Apple TV. I think I’ll binge watch it starting back at the beginning. #Foundation
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Studying History at school? for summer holiday reading why not look at my Kindle list. My history pieces are shorter thana book, but by no means superficial. #Earlymodern #Scottish #19Century #20Century #Historyteacher
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June 25, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Studying History at school? for summer holiday reading why not look at my Kindle list. My history pieces are shorter thana book, but by no means superficial. #Earlymodern #Scottish #19Century #20Century #Historyteacher
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Had a lie in this morning. I was going to cut the grass and trim the hedges, but I think it’s going to rain. So, I might just go to the pub.
July 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Had a lie in this morning. I was going to cut the grass and trim the hedges, but I think it’s going to rain. So, I might just go to the pub.
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I have never known a US presidency like this one! It's mind-blowing that so many politicos & businessmen both at home and abroad fear Trump's disapproval & jump to fall in with his whims. He's become the world's most powerful personality & he must love that feeling! Wheeling & dealing with toadies!
July 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I have never known a US presidency like this one! It's mind-blowing that so many politicos & businessmen both at home and abroad fear Trump's disapproval & jump to fall in with his whims. He's become the world's most powerful personality & he must love that feeling! Wheeling & dealing with toadies!
What a feckin palaver. After telling me I was blocked because of, god knows what, from getting a ticket, Ticketmaster has sent me an email saying, I’m in and I’ve got a ticket to see Bob Dylan. I’m hopeless at getting tickets. I’ve only seen Bob twice before. He’s brilliant. A 20th century legend.
July 18, 2025 at 10:03 AM
What a feckin palaver. After telling me I was blocked because of, god knows what, from getting a ticket, Ticketmaster has sent me an email saying, I’m in and I’ve got a ticket to see Bob Dylan. I’m hopeless at getting tickets. I’ve only seen Bob twice before. He’s brilliant. A 20th century legend.
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It was a great pleasure to see you and so many other lovely HWA people there xx
Thank you to Elizabeth Fremantle (@lizfremantle.bsky.social) for a wonderful evening yesterday celebrating the launch of her brave and beautiful new book, Sinners.
Many congratulations, Liz!
It was a joy to see lots of other HWA authors there, too
Many congratulations, Liz!
It was a joy to see lots of other HWA authors there, too
July 6, 2025 at 11:27 AM
It was a great pleasure to see you and so many other lovely HWA people there xx
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There are 4.5 million children living in poverty in the UK.
Meanwhile, there are more British billionaires than ever before.
I think we should tax the rich to lift children out of poverty. Why is that such a radical idea?
Meanwhile, there are more British billionaires than ever before.
I think we should tax the rich to lift children out of poverty. Why is that such a radical idea?
July 6, 2025 at 9:28 AM
There are 4.5 million children living in poverty in the UK.
Meanwhile, there are more British billionaires than ever before.
I think we should tax the rich to lift children out of poverty. Why is that such a radical idea?
Meanwhile, there are more British billionaires than ever before.
I think we should tax the rich to lift children out of poverty. Why is that such a radical idea?
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Is this you Patsy? 👀
Is this you Patsy? 👀
July 6, 2025 at 10:34 AM
@bluewoodpb.bsky.social
Is this you Patsy? 👀
Is this you Patsy? 👀
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OK who wants to try help me identify the words that have been scribbled out here? #earlymodern 🗃️
June 19, 2025 at 1:57 PM
OK who wants to try help me identify the words that have been scribbled out here? #earlymodern 🗃️
And finally. Good night folks.
June 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
And finally. Good night folks.
Would you look at that. We’re having a glass or two of wine, watching the sun go down
June 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Would you look at that. We’re having a glass or two of wine, watching the sun go down
God, it’s stunning here.
June 18, 2025 at 11:13 AM
God, it’s stunning here.
We’re off to Dubrovnik.
June 18, 2025 at 5:18 AM
We’re off to Dubrovnik.
We are going to Dubrovnik first thing in the morning for four nights. It’s a birthday treat for Kathy. We’ve never been there before.
June 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
We are going to Dubrovnik first thing in the morning for four nights. It’s a birthday treat for Kathy. We’ve never been there before.