"Bright stalls, bursting with colour and carnival light, defy the smoggy shadows of Sheffield. Laughter and music cut through the gloom, a vibrant, temporary spark in the town's dark expanse." Sheffield Fair: John Simmons (1871–1944) Museums Sheffield

@deanowens1.bsky.social is making an album with his band The Sinners - this is making a lot of folk who've enjoyed fantastic live performances very happy!✨️ Lots of quirky rewards on offer if you'd like to get involved... including the intriguing 'Secret Room' access 🤫 🕵️‍♀️

Wonderfully windswept on Holy Island #Northumberland

Ye Vagabonds @nathbrudenell.bsky.social #Leeds Such a beautiful night. ❤️

A joyous end to an entirely joyous night from Breabach at the Glasshouse Gateshead last night ❤️

WINTER GIGS UPDATE FROM THE BORDERS 😎 Dates & ticket links www.deanowens.com/tour And this Saturday 4th Oct A Night For MAP 🇵🇸 at Queen's Hall #Edinburgh www.thequeenshall.net/whats-on/nig...

Mexican Sunflower 🌻 🌵

#NorthYorkMoors 🌤

This only happens to you once

Brìghde Chaimbeul transporting us to another place & time with her mesmerising playing & storytelling at @nathbrudenell.bsky.social Lifted my spirits and soul 💫❤️

A bit late in the day but here's one for #ThickTrunkTuesday #YorkshireArboretum #AncientSweetChestnut

We’ve now got a double sided flyer, and a banner too!! Spread for the word to be spread!!!

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An actual quote from the Secretary of State for Business and Trade Too often people go to university to ‘explore research and knowledge’ Look forward to Wes S saying 'too often people go to hospital to have operations' or Heidi Alexander saying 'too often people go to the station to catch a train'

Where in the world 🤔 youtube.com/shorts/k1hBj...

Multi-tasking @markyp599.bsky.social

Man on bridge. 🧡 #NorthYorkshire

A beautiful evening with the Furrow Collective at #RiponFestival. Good for the soul 💜

My friend @grantleephillips.bsky.social has a new album out and it’s a thing of beauty. A collection of songs that are perfect for these dark times. Do yourself a favour and check it out. You’ll be glad you did. Here’s a taster: youtu.be/oE6RbHEw_Fk

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John Atkinson Grimshaw was born in Leeds OTD, 6 September in 1836. The Victorian painter is celebrated for his luminous nocturnal scenes of city streets and docks. Self-taught and once employed by the railway, he turned to painting full-time in the 1870s. Influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites and

Only 2 days to go, get your tickets booked! 🤩 This concert at @traversetheatre.bsky.social celebrates the release of jazz pianist Paul Harrison’s long awaited new album Encontros. #MusicSky 🎟️ Book: www.soundhouse.org.uk/events/trio-... 🎶 Watch Trio Mágico Spotlight teaser: youtu.be/KizR9lM4I2I?...

A gorgeous version of one of my (many) favourite @deanowens1.bsky.social tracks ❤️

🎶 YouTube Premiere 🎶 5pm today, on YouTube - a live version of Compañera, recorded at Red Clay Foundry, Duluth. The imagery in this song was inspired by visiting the Sinner’s Shrine, & by trips to Italy with my wife. I love beautiful old churches & places of worship. ⛪️ ❤️ youtu.be/QE-3mh7ZVGw

@markyp599.bsky.social capturing the spirit @lankumdublin.bsky.social #Glasgow

#Glasgow Stop off at our favourite restaurant #Crabshakk #Glasgow en route to see #LankumDublin ❤️

Brilliant night - #MalinLewis Trio at #Masham Town Hall. Beautifully inventive music drawing on so many influences through Scotland, Europe and beyond.

Desk wisdom ✨️

Hare watching 🕵‍♂️ #NorthYorkshire

Favourite gift from @markyp599.bsky.social 🌿 🔪 Favourite pastime #Chopping Favourite music on 🎶 For perfection I just need a Margarita 🍸🌵

“We don’t believe it results in an optimal experience for either concertgoers or Fringegoers, putting unnecessary pressure on an already busy….It results in massively increased demand for travel & accommodation which drives up the prices for everyone.” www.heraldscotland.com/news/2538379...

Evening stroll. Retracing some lockdown walks from the door. #NorthYorkshire

Thanks @scaryb.bsky.social for sharing 🐘 Take time to read this article if you can. Some hope amongst the chaos.

Heading for #Edinburgh right now for this 👇 Don't miss!

The Swan Arcade in Bradford was a four storey building which was completed in 1880. It was was designed by local architects Eli Milnes and Charles France. It was demolished in around 1962.

The theme has continued in Belfast with 'my lovely' and 'honey' ❤️ 🍯

Top of my @edfringe.bsky.social list...🧡

Today's Riverside Office #Belfast

I've been 'love', 'pet' & 'flower' in the space of 5mins at Leeds Bradford airport security ❤️ 🫎🌺 (My chosen pet is a moose)

I have to be honest and until recently did not know that this existed. The Yorkshire Natural History Museum in Sheffield is a small but interesting museum based in Malin Bridge, close to the River Loxley. Opened in 2022, it focuses on Yorkshire’s rich fossil heritage, including

Walk from the door #EveningStroll #NorthYorkshire

Coming out in September from @nationaltrust.org.uk and Collins Reference, Britain’s Folklore Year book- written by me and illustrated by @mxfrankduffy.bsky.social

Mesmerising.

Anyone else have mentors, from different points in their lives, that they mentally turn to for guidance when a tricky situation arises? I have 3 A: Acts graciously at all times B: Charges in & tells it like it is C: Seeks to understand before being understood C won the day today.

The magnificent 'The Sorrow Songs' for #BBCProms at Glasshouse, Gateshead @angelcakepie2.bsky.social & band with special guests @elizacarthy.bsky.social & Alex Neilson Stunningly beautiful & deeply moving. ❤️

Our bountiful broad bean harvest 🌱

Light and shade on my little wander from the farm shop. #NorthYorkshire

A wonderful late night concert by candlelight at Ryedale Festival 🕯🎻 Donald Grant & friends with 'The Night Overtook Us' transporting us to the wildness & beauty of the Scottish Highlands. A fully acoustic performance with an electric atmosphere.