Dune Dune Dune, now let me hear you say wayo

The Romans called the town Ivybridge because the name Forth Bridge was already taken.

Went on a tour of the attic at Knole House in Kent. It's a bit bigger than my attic. More #photos here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCwFxt #History

Went to the RSPB sound mirrors open day today. Lots of concrete. More #photos here: www.flickr.com/gp/thomascog... And there's even more photos here,from the last time I visited in 2010, and of other mirrors around Kent www.flickr.com/gp/thomascog... #History

Went on a birthday trip to Battle Abbey www.flickr.com/gp/thomascog... #photography #history

Saw a new bug today, and had to Google it - European firebugs apparently #bugs

My photos from #WeHaveWaysFest flic.kr/s/aHBqjCu3hr

Finished my #KitOff4Victory build ready for We Have Ways Fest. My first attempt at a diorama rather than just a vehicle on its own. It's based on photos I found on the IWM website of Cromwells in Hamburg in May 1945 (www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...)

The grim reaper looked at her sheepishly and said "but it's traditional"

Far right makes far might

Had to temporarily evacuate work because of a mysterious gas cloud. #StrangeButTrue

Rochester Cathedral raising the bar for exhibitions in Cathedrals: A restored Shorts Scion floatplane in the nave. It was built in Rochester, and there's an exhibition about Shorts Brothers in the crypt (along with a café). More photos here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCpivS #photography #history #aircraft

Facebook reminds me that 18 years ago today I saw Kate Nash live. Which makes me feel a bit old. #music #photography

I would've spotted something was up when the man I was meeting turned out to be a cross between Frank Sidebottom and RAF Fylingdales www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

I could've sworn this shop was open

Norton Canes services on the M6 #nature

Dalek captcha

Imagine having this on your business card (In case you want to apply: www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cg...)

Found a secret area on Google Maps

Mercury curses the birds #photography

Went on a walk along the River Medway to Aylesford. Footpaths tend to lead you through the underbelly of infrastructure. #photography #walking

Taking part in #KitOff4Victory this year at my first WHW fest. Have assembled the most important part of my build.

AND ITS LIVE!As seen on last night's live stream,you can donate to #kitoff4victory via the link. If you donate £10 or more before June 6th you'll be entered into a draw to win this hand made sign, perfect for any bookshelf or desk. @almurray.bsky.social www.justgiving.com/page/simon-e...

Everybody sing along...New Pope Americano

I am your fahrerluke #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #StarWarsDay

Nigel Farage MP pretends(?) not to know about the Public Sector Equality Duty.

Found the best graffiti at the weekend. #photography #graffiti

So there's currently no pope, and no archbishop of Canterbury. Can a candidate come in with a unification bid?

I've been on a battlefield tour to Normandy. Day 1 was Pegasus Bridge, British and Canadian beaches #Photography www.flickr.com/gp/thomascog...

Went on a little adventure on the White Cliffs of Dover. That beach at the base of the cliffs? You can get down there. How? Here's how. 1/ #Photography

I came across this photo by accident earlier in the week. Women war workers who've produced 1 million mortar bombs getting a trip to the firing range to see them in action. www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...

Finished my Beacon Models 1/144 scale Spitfire and Me109. First time doing anything on this scale, but it was fun. I used a map of Operation Sealion for the base. #Modelling #Models #SecondWorldWar #Aircraft

I'm not a historian, but I'm pretty sure at least one of these photos is definitely not from VE day.

A cozy little dragon, outside the door of Rochester Cathedral.

Went to see Mars at Rochester Cathedral last night. It's an installation by Luke Jerram, who has also done the Moon and the Earth. Both of which have been at the cathedral. More photos -> flic.kr/s/aHBqjC2HwV #Photography

A deer at Knole Park, Sevenoaks, Kent #photography

I'd like to read about Odysseus, because I'm not sure how accurate my previous source, Ulysses 31, really was.

Why do they call it a pardon, and not a crime waive?

The Gulf of America is the space where its morals should be.

There's a memorial in my local cemetery in memory of two victims of the holocaust, Fritz Moritz and Rosa Wertheimer, but also in remembrance of all victims of persecution. The memorial was erected by their daughter, who I think escaped thanks to the kindertransport.

I saw a sign this morning #Joy

Started making a model Spitfire. This one is small, rather than far away. (1/144 scale).

A bit misty out

A German 1000kg Herman bomb from the second world war, at the Royal Engineers museum. Helpfully next to a door for scale.

This is the Bacon Shop historicengland.org.uk/images-books...

The second hand bookshops at National Trust properties are an excellent source of Second World War books. #Books

Went to see the Snowman at Sheffield Park. #Photography www.flickr.com/gp/thomascog...

So far this week I have been to the oldest Cathedral in England (Canterbury) and the second oldest (Rochester). #Cathedral

Went on the Eurotunnel the other week, and was very pleased to see they have the original models of the Eurotunnel at the UK terminal.

Went for a very autumnal walk around Chartwell #photography flic.kr/s/aHBqjBS1iV