Lesley
@uttley.bsky.social
Archers fan
Isle of Wight inmate
History enthusiast
Procrastinator
Isle of Wight inmate
History enthusiast
Procrastinator
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Do you want to watch our crucial match live? Iceland are taking to the field against Poland. A win and we are Euro Cup champions.
www.youtube.com/live/Evb2xmL...
www.youtube.com/live/Evb2xmL...
POLAND vs Iceland Live Cricket Match | 13-Jul-25 12:55 PM 20 Live - EURO T20 CUP 2025
YouTube video by CricHeroes Streaming
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July 13, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Do you want to watch our crucial match live? Iceland are taking to the field against Poland. A win and we are Euro Cup champions.
www.youtube.com/live/Evb2xmL...
www.youtube.com/live/Evb2xmL...
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July 4, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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Today is publication day for my new history of England’s remarkable winter revolution of 1641-2. I’m really proud of how it turned out and I hope you enjoy it!
Do keep an eye out for signed copies in independent bookshops around the country.
www.amazon.co.uk/Blood-Winter...
Do keep an eye out for signed copies in independent bookshops around the country.
www.amazon.co.uk/Blood-Winter...
The Blood in Winter: A Nation Descends, 1642 (Bloomsbury Publishing)
Buy The Blood in Winter: A Nation Descends, 1642 (Bloomsbury Publishing) by Healey, Dr Jonathan (ISBN: 9781526672292) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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June 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Today is publication day for my new history of England’s remarkable winter revolution of 1641-2. I’m really proud of how it turned out and I hope you enjoy it!
Do keep an eye out for signed copies in independent bookshops around the country.
www.amazon.co.uk/Blood-Winter...
Do keep an eye out for signed copies in independent bookshops around the country.
www.amazon.co.uk/Blood-Winter...
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This is the last thing the BBC needs
June 17, 2025 at 5:44 AM
This is the last thing the BBC needs
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Everyone sign this petition and repost. Give the Chagossians the say they have been denied. The say they deserve.
Email every MP (especially your own) and tell them to support this and tell the Lords and the PM to do so as well. Then tell everyone you know to sign and contact the MPs, Lords and PM.
Email every MP (especially your own) and tell them to support this and tell the Lords and the PM to do so as well. Then tell everyone you know to sign and contact the MPs, Lords and PM.
Petition: Grant Chagossians a referendum to decide the future of Chagos Islands
Grant Chagossians a referendum to decide the future of Chagos Islands, making any arrangement on sovereignty of the Chagos islands subject to a consultative referendum by the Chagossian diaspora livin...
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April 18, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Everyone sign this petition and repost. Give the Chagossians the say they have been denied. The say they deserve.
Email every MP (especially your own) and tell them to support this and tell the Lords and the PM to do so as well. Then tell everyone you know to sign and contact the MPs, Lords and PM.
Email every MP (especially your own) and tell them to support this and tell the Lords and the PM to do so as well. Then tell everyone you know to sign and contact the MPs, Lords and PM.
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The Kópavogur Puffins celebrate their Sixty Ball Shootout triumph!
May 18, 2025 at 9:25 AM
The Kópavogur Puffins celebrate their Sixty Ball Shootout triumph!
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When you think you're buying a church on eBay and don't read the measurements properly.
May 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
When you think you're buying a church on eBay and don't read the measurements properly.
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Heading to the UK for the Visiting Fellowship in a little over three weeks, and thanks to Tudor House and Southampton City Council for hosting my first advertised speaking commitment (with Sarah Siddons Fan Club!) while there: southamptonmuseumsandgallery.co.uk/events/barga...
Talk with Professor Laurie Johnson - Bargate: A Shakespearean Provincial Playhouse - Ticketing
Although Southampton’s Bargate is not a typical Shakespearean playhouse venue, it was an effective performance venue for mayoral command performances and community playing throughout that era. Leading...
southamptonmuseumsandgallery.co.uk
April 25, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Heading to the UK for the Visiting Fellowship in a little over three weeks, and thanks to Tudor House and Southampton City Council for hosting my first advertised speaking commitment (with Sarah Siddons Fan Club!) while there: southamptonmuseumsandgallery.co.uk/events/barga...
Can anyone recommend any good books or articles on teachers in 19th century National Schools?
April 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Can anyone recommend any good books or articles on teachers in 19th century National Schools?
I just told Speaker Hoyle to keep Trump out of Parliament - will you do the same? actionstorm.org/petitions/du... #DumpTrump
Sign the Petition
Keep Trump out of Parliament
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March 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I just told Speaker Hoyle to keep Trump out of Parliament - will you do the same? actionstorm.org/petitions/du... #DumpTrump
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The #IsleofWight is packed with amazing independent shops, cafés, and makers who bring so much character to our island. From handcrafted gifts to locally produced food, there’s something special about shopping local.
📍Garlic Farm
#EnglishTourismWeek25 #WeCantWaitToShowYou @visitengland.bsky.social
📍Garlic Farm
#EnglishTourismWeek25 #WeCantWaitToShowYou @visitengland.bsky.social
March 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The #IsleofWight is packed with amazing independent shops, cafés, and makers who bring so much character to our island. From handcrafted gifts to locally produced food, there’s something special about shopping local.
📍Garlic Farm
#EnglishTourismWeek25 #WeCantWaitToShowYou @visitengland.bsky.social
📍Garlic Farm
#EnglishTourismWeek25 #WeCantWaitToShowYou @visitengland.bsky.social
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HEADS UP people. Especially those of you passionate about historic church buildings in Scotland and ensuring they have a future. Hugely important new job at the Antiqs being advertised that could help save Scotland’s church heritage.
Come work with us at the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland & Scotland’s Churches Trust on our new NLHF funded project. - Finding Futures for Scotland’s Churches www.socantscot.org/news/were-hi...
We're Hiring! Finding Futures for Scotland’s Churches: Research Officer - Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland are looking to hire a new member of staff to help co-ordinate and deliver the Finding Futures for Scotland’s Churches Project. Working closely with Scotland’s ...
www.socantscot.org
March 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
HEADS UP people. Especially those of you passionate about historic church buildings in Scotland and ensuring they have a future. Hugely important new job at the Antiqs being advertised that could help save Scotland’s church heritage.
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We are halfway through the current pre-order period for our 2025 national team shirts, which closes on 31st March. The Icelandic national team will wear these with pride during the Euro Cup in Poland in July.
By sheer force of popular demand, S66 Sportswear have today reopened the shop for purchases of our 2025 national team shirt and other merchandise.
March 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
We are halfway through the current pre-order period for our 2025 national team shirts, which closes on 31st March. The Icelandic national team will wear these with pride during the Euro Cup in Poland in July.
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Big news! 🏏
We are now invited to play in the Euro Cup T20 in Warsaw in July – so we'll play not only against our friends @icelandcricket.bsky.social, but also Poland and Latvia!
Now we just need a sponsor, to help our players travel to the tournament.
Please spread the word. Our DMs are open!
We are now invited to play in the Euro Cup T20 in Warsaw in July – so we'll play not only against our friends @icelandcricket.bsky.social, but also Poland and Latvia!
Now we just need a sponsor, to help our players travel to the tournament.
Please spread the word. Our DMs are open!
On 10 July 2025, two big cricketing rivals meet at an iconic venue 🏏
No, not England vs. India at Lord's.
We mean Iceland vs. Ukraine in Warsaw.
The match is for Ukrainian humanitarian causes – and to support @icelandcricket.bsky.social's push for ICC membership.
Watch this space for updates 🇮🇸🏏🇺🇦
No, not England vs. India at Lord's.
We mean Iceland vs. Ukraine in Warsaw.
The match is for Ukrainian humanitarian causes – and to support @icelandcricket.bsky.social's push for ICC membership.
Watch this space for updates 🇮🇸🏏🇺🇦
We have exciting international matches planned this summer.
The main attention grabber is likely to be our planned match against Ukraine on 10th July.
The Euro Cup follows on 11-13th July against Poland, Lithuania and Latvia.
The main attention grabber is likely to be our planned match against Ukraine on 10th July.
The Euro Cup follows on 11-13th July against Poland, Lithuania and Latvia.
March 11, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Big news! 🏏
We are now invited to play in the Euro Cup T20 in Warsaw in July – so we'll play not only against our friends @icelandcricket.bsky.social, but also Poland and Latvia!
Now we just need a sponsor, to help our players travel to the tournament.
Please spread the word. Our DMs are open!
We are now invited to play in the Euro Cup T20 in Warsaw in July – so we'll play not only against our friends @icelandcricket.bsky.social, but also Poland and Latvia!
Now we just need a sponsor, to help our players travel to the tournament.
Please spread the word. Our DMs are open!
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Och, it's a sair fecht, Eppie! A sair, sair fecht! I dinna ken when we'll be seeing Charlie again. #GirlsOwnCC
Enjoy the Sunday caption contest! Include #GirlsOwnCC with your caption.
Please give ❤️s to captions that amuse you, and we need even more contestants - please repost and encourage your friends to join in.
Please give ❤️s to captions that amuse you, and we need even more contestants - please repost and encourage your friends to join in.
March 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Och, it's a sair fecht, Eppie! A sair, sair fecht! I dinna ken when we'll be seeing Charlie again. #GirlsOwnCC
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For those asking, our new pre-order window will run until 31st March 2025.
By sheer force of popular demand, S66 Sportswear have today reopened the shop for purchases of our 2025 national team shirt and other merchandise.
March 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
For those asking, our new pre-order window will run until 31st March 2025.
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I have no idea if there’s a serious Award for Best Short Series Podcast but if there is @nedboulting.bsky.social’s Never Strays Far 5 part series on the embattled 55th Etoile de Bessèges would be a worthy winner.
Joy, misery, controversy.
And rain.
Lots of it.
It’s all here.
pca.st/podcast/c6f6...
Joy, misery, controversy.
And rain.
Lots of it.
It’s all here.
pca.st/podcast/c6f6...
NEVER STRAYS FAR
Hosted by Ned Boulting, David Millar and Pete Kennaugh. The three talk about lots of things, although they never stray far from the core issue, bike racing. Expect guests from the racing world and som...
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February 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I have no idea if there’s a serious Award for Best Short Series Podcast but if there is @nedboulting.bsky.social’s Never Strays Far 5 part series on the embattled 55th Etoile de Bessèges would be a worthy winner.
Joy, misery, controversy.
And rain.
Lots of it.
It’s all here.
pca.st/podcast/c6f6...
Joy, misery, controversy.
And rain.
Lots of it.
It’s all here.
pca.st/podcast/c6f6...
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Starting today, until Monday @Waterstones are offering 25% off pre-orders.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-acc...
Starting today, until Monday @Waterstones are offering 25% off pre-orders.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-acc...
The Accidental Tour-ist by Ned Boulting | Waterstones
Buy The Accidental Tour-ist by Ned Boulting from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
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February 22, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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Starting today, until Monday @Waterstones are offering 25% off pre-orders.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-acc...
Starting today, until Monday @Waterstones are offering 25% off pre-orders.
www.waterstones.com/book/the-acc...
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With over 1,000 signed up already, you won't want to miss out!"(2/3)
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I don't know why Leonard is worried about ending up like his late friend. He's one of the most sociable people in Ambridge. #TheArchers
January 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I don't know why Leonard is worried about ending up like his late friend. He's one of the most sociable people in Ambridge. #TheArchers