Tim Mansfield
@tjm1966.bsky.social
From Galgate in North Lancashire. Proud to work for the NHS, Secretary of Westmorland Cricket League, umpire, reader, filmophile, walker, fascinated with history, taker of pics. Views expressed may be my own.......etc.
2 months before the start of WW2 the cartoonist lampoons Goebbels and Derbyshire’s lamentable batting at Sheffield alongside reflections on the first test between England and West Indies
November 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
2 months before the start of WW2 the cartoonist lampoons Goebbels and Derbyshire’s lamentable batting at Sheffield alongside reflections on the first test between England and West Indies
Warmduscher supported by the excellent Adore at Bootleg Social Club, Blackpool yesterday. I had considered going to see the Steve Knightly Band at Settle tonight, but didn’t fancy the trip in the weather
November 15, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Warmduscher supported by the excellent Adore at Bootleg Social Club, Blackpool yesterday. I had considered going to see the Steve Knightly Band at Settle tonight, but didn’t fancy the trip in the weather
In 1900, Lancashire Rugby League team beat Westmorland 15-0. Incredible to see players from long extinct village teams (Staveley, Ambleside & Holme) and that there was a T Fawcett from Holme. Mick Fawcett is a legendary cricketer for Holme Cricket Club playing on until at least the late 1990s.
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 AM
In 1900, Lancashire Rugby League team beat Westmorland 15-0. Incredible to see players from long extinct village teams (Staveley, Ambleside & Holme) and that there was a T Fawcett from Holme. Mick Fawcett is a legendary cricketer for Holme Cricket Club playing on until at least the late 1990s.
Remember when Presidents had the class not to be disrespectful to their predecessors?
November 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Remember when Presidents had the class not to be disrespectful to their predecessors?
Jessica Holroyd of Milton Keynes wins #letteroftheday
November 4, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Jessica Holroyd of Milton Keynes wins #letteroftheday
In 1938 a frog created a world record by jumping 15 ft at the International Frog Jumping held at Angels Camp, California. That was beaten in 1986 by a frog named Rosie the Ribeter, achieving a leap of 21 ft 5¾ in. Next year's comp will be held on May 14-17, 2026 so start training your frog!
November 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
In 1938 a frog created a world record by jumping 15 ft at the International Frog Jumping held at Angels Camp, California. That was beaten in 1986 by a frog named Rosie the Ribeter, achieving a leap of 21 ft 5¾ in. Next year's comp will be held on May 14-17, 2026 so start training your frog!
The Lovely Eggs brilliant in Manchester, incongruously Frank Skinner was the support act.
October 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM
The Lovely Eggs brilliant in Manchester, incongruously Frank Skinner was the support act.
My latest musical discovery Brògeal.
October 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
My latest musical discovery Brògeal.
The Lancaster canal at Ellel Grange
October 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The Lancaster canal at Ellel Grange
Cate Le Bon supported by H Hawkline was brilliant in Manchester last night. Equally good was Jane Weaver tonight at a pop up gig in the Shire Hall at Lancaster Castle. Amazing new venue
October 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Cate Le Bon supported by H Hawkline was brilliant in Manchester last night. Equally good was Jane Weaver tonight at a pop up gig in the Shire Hall at Lancaster Castle. Amazing new venue
Born on 1st October 1837 was Edward Saunderson, Irish Unionist Alliance MP for North Armagh. The son of a Tory MP, he was an an Anglo-Irish landowner and led the Irish Unionist Alliance between 1891 and 1906. A devout evangelical Anglican, he was also a keen yachtsman.
October 1, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Born on 1st October 1837 was Edward Saunderson, Irish Unionist Alliance MP for North Armagh. The son of a Tory MP, he was an an Anglo-Irish landowner and led the Irish Unionist Alliance between 1891 and 1906. A devout evangelical Anglican, he was also a keen yachtsman.
Headingley for the last gasps of the 2025 English season
September 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Headingley for the last gasps of the 2025 English season
here's the portrait that didnt upload
September 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
here's the portrait that didnt upload
born on this day in 1854 was John Rutherford, the future Conservative MP for Darwen. Educated at Lancaster RGS, he played football for Blackburn Rovers, inherited a brewery and owned a horse called Solario which won the St Leger & the Ascot Gold Cup
September 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
born on this day in 1854 was John Rutherford, the future Conservative MP for Darwen. Educated at Lancaster RGS, he played football for Blackburn Rovers, inherited a brewery and owned a horse called Solario which won the St Leger & the Ascot Gold Cup
Watching cricket at the Oval in 1937 was a party of scouts from Jamaica
August 14, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Watching cricket at the Oval in 1937 was a party of scouts from Jamaica
OTD in 1952 former Tory MP George Goschen died. The son of a Liberal Chancellor of the Exchequer, he served in the Boer War as ADC to Lord Roberts whilst an MP & 1st Lord of the Admiralty. He was a Major in WW1 & in 1924 was appointed Governor of Madras. He was briefly acting Viceroy in 1929Picture
July 24, 2025 at 8:13 AM
OTD in 1952 former Tory MP George Goschen died. The son of a Liberal Chancellor of the Exchequer, he served in the Boer War as ADC to Lord Roberts whilst an MP & 1st Lord of the Admiralty. He was a Major in WW1 & in 1924 was appointed Governor of Madras. He was briefly acting Viceroy in 1929Picture
British Birds and the Lovely Eggs tonight in Preston. Marvellous
June 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
British Birds and the Lovely Eggs tonight in Preston. Marvellous
The Net Minder (1900) by Mrs Stokes: "an interior with something quite new and original in its feeling & in the graceful patterning of its forms & subtly contrasted colours...charmingly invented...slightly marred by the faulty drawing of a chair-back in the foreground".
June 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The Net Minder (1900) by Mrs Stokes: "an interior with something quite new and original in its feeling & in the graceful patterning of its forms & subtly contrasted colours...charmingly invented...slightly marred by the faulty drawing of a chair-back in the foreground".
160 years ago today JP Farrell, Irish Nationalist MP, was born. He was a fervent supporter of land reform, imprisoned several times and during his last imprisonment in Kilmainham Gaol contracted an illness, which may have led to his death, aged 56, in 1921
May 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
160 years ago today JP Farrell, Irish Nationalist MP, was born. He was a fervent supporter of land reform, imprisoned several times and during his last imprisonment in Kilmainham Gaol contracted an illness, which may have led to his death, aged 56, in 1921
72 years ago today Lancastrian actor Lily Brayton died aged seventy-six
April 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
72 years ago today Lancastrian actor Lily Brayton died aged seventy-six
OTD in 1862 was born Liberal MP Edward Grey. 3 of his brothers died young- George was mauled by a lion in 1911, and Charles was felled by a buffalo in 1928. His other brother, Alexander, was a vicar in Trinidad and died there aged 48 from the after-effects of a childhood cricket injury
April 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
OTD in 1862 was born Liberal MP Edward Grey. 3 of his brothers died young- George was mauled by a lion in 1911, and Charles was felled by a buffalo in 1928. His other brother, Alexander, was a vicar in Trinidad and died there aged 48 from the after-effects of a childhood cricket injury
"it is contemptible that Football Clubs should exist as limited companies.. it is utterly wrong and degrading." Sir James Hoy speaking at the annual dinner of the Old Millhillians School in Manchester in 1903
April 17, 2025 at 6:59 AM
"it is contemptible that Football Clubs should exist as limited companies.. it is utterly wrong and degrading." Sir James Hoy speaking at the annual dinner of the Old Millhillians School in Manchester in 1903
OTD in 1931 lecturer and clergyman James M Wilson died aged 94. Born in the IoM, Wilson was a major figure in the development and reform of Victorian public schools and promoted the teaching of science, accepted the theory of evolution and its implications for the literal interpretation of the Bible
April 15, 2025 at 8:17 AM
OTD in 1931 lecturer and clergyman James M Wilson died aged 94. Born in the IoM, Wilson was a major figure in the development and reform of Victorian public schools and promoted the teaching of science, accepted the theory of evolution and its implications for the literal interpretation of the Bible
Born OTD in 1855 was James Lowther, the MP for Penrith, who was the longest serving Speaker of the 20th Century holding the Office from 1905-1921.
April 1, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Born OTD in 1855 was James Lowther, the MP for Penrith, who was the longest serving Speaker of the 20th Century holding the Office from 1905-1921.