Karen RH
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Wife, Mum, Nurse Practitioner, and occasional party animal. Yorkshire born and bred
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Helen Day
1 day ago
Other work by the Ladybird artists āNovember on the Dorset Coastā Whitbread calendar 1971 Artist: SR Badmin
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Cold War Steve
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Meanwhile in Ukraine
4 days ago
It seems that Banksy has just appeared in Lviv We already know that in these difficult times, the world's most famous street artist has chosen Ukraine. Art as resistance. Art as solidarity. Art as voice. When the world watches, artists speak. What's your message? šŗš¦
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History and Heritage Yorkshire
7 days ago
Remembrance: Working in munitions factories in WWI could be unpleasant, uncomfortable and very dangerous. Over 200 women lost their lives through accidents, explosions, or poisoning from handling chemical explosives including on 5th December 1916, 35 women who were killed outright at the
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We need more comms like this!
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The English Oak Project
8 days ago
Use your senses to ālearnā woodland Not for a minute, sit with your back against a tree for an hour Become aware of things that werenāt seemingly there before, smells appearing from nowhere, feel leaf & branch debris on your face 1/2
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Helen Day
9 days ago
āA tawny owl is looking down from its high vantage point at the great bonfireā Artist: CF Tunnicliffe Writer: EL Grant Watson
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Good morning!
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10 days ago
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RSPB
10 days ago
Todayās
#AutumnArrivalSpotlight
shines on the Starling! Forget fireworks...Autumnās skies come alive with magnificent murmurations: vast, swirling clouds of Starlings dancing at dusk. One of nature's greatest spectacles. š
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Dean Wilson
10 days ago
Splash Of The Day
#Withernsea
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Thinking of all the staff and passengers involved and the wider rail family. Wishing Samir a swift recovery, a true hero
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Timeline moment of calm
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History and Heritage Yorkshire
11 days ago
Everybody knows of the role played in the Gunpowder Plot by Yorkshireman Guy Fawkes whose escapades we remember every 5 November. Fewer people are aware of the role played by two other Yorkshiremen John (Jack) and Christopher (Kit) Wright, brothers from Welwick near Withernsea
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AndrƔs ForgƔcs W
13 days ago
it's rather telling how people react to the awful stabbing incident on the LNER train your usual, braindead suspects are going all-in on racism everyone else (including myself) is at awe of the professionalism and conduct of the train staff and signallers
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This thread Total professionalism and skill by all staff concerned. My thoughts to all of them
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Russell England
13 days ago
Doomscrolling break... This is fascinating stuff Humans used to have 2 sleeps (biphasic) It's normal to wake up in the middle of the night! Our sleep patterns changed during the industrial revolution, because of artificial light and our working hours Research by Professor Roger Ekirch
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The forgotten medieval habit of 'two sleeps'
For millennia, people slept in two shifts ā once in the evening, and once in the morning. But why? And how did the habit disappear?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20220107-the-lost-medieval-habit-of-biphasic-sleep
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Helen Day
13 days ago
āIn late October tall bracken fronds are turning from russet to golden yellow, and the colours blend with fungi, the pheasants and the spindle-tree berries.ā Artist: CF Tunnicliffe Writer: EL Grant Watson (What to Look for in Autumn, 1960)
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Russell England
13 days ago
Doomscrolling break... āFood is real good so far, with the exception of one meal, which we buried at sea" Message in a bottle found over 100 years later
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Message in a bottle from first world war soldier found on remote Australian beach
Light-hearted note, penned on 15 August 1916, was found on Wharton beach, after severe winter storms washed away sand dunes
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/nov/02/message-in-bottle-first-world-war-soldier-found-australia-wharton-beach
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My thoughts to all those involved in the terrible incident on the railway tonight, particularly the victims and crew and the services attending
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A beautiful tribute May she rest peacefully
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14 days ago
Samhain, the thinning of the veil between the living and the spirit world. The beginning of the darker half of the year. The light this morning was lovely shortly after sunrise here in Glastonbury.
#samhain
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Dean Wilson
15 days ago
This weeks beach find and poem in
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Herdwick Sheep
15 days ago
Happy Herdwick Halloween! š
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The English Oak Project
16 days ago
As the lights go out all over the world, be a shining beacon It is important everyone knows there is still good out there, and where to find it The darker it gets, the more you shine Do not lose your humanity
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Everyone Hates Elon
16 days ago
Dua Lipa's family came to the UK as refugees. Her name means love in Albanian ā¤ļø Dua said āpeople donāt want to leave their country unless they have to. Itās out of necessityā Whether youāre a singer or a scaffolder, our country wouldnāt be what it is without immigrants. š Hammersmith, London
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The Marsh Family
17 days ago
Exactly ONE YEAR AGO TODAY (just before the presidential election) we created "Bohemian Trumpsody" ... so now people can play
#Project25
bingo with what was in the parody vs what has transpired in the USA in the 365 days since ...
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"Bohemian Trumpsody" - Marsh Family adaptation of "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen about Donald J. Trump
YouTube video by Marsh Family
https://youtu.be/YY_8WzcHqMQ
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Well worth following for just stunning pictures to brighten your day
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Emma Mitchell
19 days ago
When humans look at something we find beautiful our brains release dopamine, lifting mood & if we connect with what we're looking at oxytocin, giving us a sense of belonging. A tiny posy I made in a thimble, with real flowers I grewš If you like it it'll alter your brain biochemistry for the better:
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Led By Donkeys
19 days ago
Farage: epic grifter
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This is shameful The link does work to the fb post
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19 days ago
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Helen Day
19 days ago
When I came across these images in an old book, I had to double-check they werenāt by a Ladybird artist. Theyāre not - but are so cheery I have to share them anyway. 1/2
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Ulla Rajala
20 days ago
Time of the year. The clocks go back tonight.
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History and Heritage Yorkshire
20 days ago
The Main Chamber of Yorkshire's Gaping Gill, which is the largest cavern in the UK. The light beam is from the Fell Beck stream, which plunges over a 110-meter (360-foot) drop into the chamber, forming Britain's highest unbroken waterfall. It is also known as the "Hall of the Winds" Public Domain
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It was a stunning sunset today
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21 days ago
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Such a beautiful place to walk
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22 days ago
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Yorkshire Wolds Weather
23 days ago
A Watery Sun. 9°C and rather breezy. Rabbits.
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Lorelei King
23 days ago
It's
#BuyAStrangerABook
day. In memory of Virginia Giuffre, who suffered so much and who showed such courage, I would like to offer a copy of her memoir, 'Nobody's Girl,' via
@biggreenbooks.bsky.social
#VirginiaGiuffre
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History and Heritage Yorkshire
24 days ago
With Halloween approaching, I thought it the perfect time to share a few tales from Yorkshireās rich store of folklore. The Barguest (or Barquest or indeed Barghest) of Trollers Gill, a narrow gorge near Appletreewick in Wharfedale, is a huge black hound
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Cold War Steve
24 days ago
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Merchant Adventurersā Hall
25 days ago
Are you ready for an amazing fact to wow friends, family and colleagues alike? Prepare for awesomeness (and just a hint of š©) Did you know that Ouse Bridge in York had the earliest recorded public toilets in Yorkshire? Opened in 1367!
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Just a stunning picture
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25 days ago
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The Bear
25 days ago
Two weeks ago I wrote a piece about Reform's links to the Centre for a Better Britain, a think-tank that looks poised to introduce our very own version of Project 2025 in the UK. This weekend, Reform further solidified their links to CFABB by making Dr James Orr a senior advisor. Articles Below:
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History and Heritage Yorkshire
26 days ago
In 1893, the Yorkshire coalfield was gripped by bitter industrial unrest. Around 300,000 miners were either locked out or on strike, depending on oneās loyalties after employers demanded a drastic 25% cut to the wage rates agreed in 1888. Tensions ran high throughout the summer,
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Timeline cleanse time š§”
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26 days ago
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The Marsh Family
27 days ago
Happy
#NoKings
day to all our friends in the US! Here's a parody of "Bui-Doi" (Miss Saigon) about the protests, sung initially from the perspective of ICE 'veterans'. Sorry about the ropey accents. šš¶
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If you enjoy, you know what to do:
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"Weird Toys" - parody by the Marsh Family of "Bui-Doi" from Miss Saigon about ICE and US protests
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Yorkshire Wolds Weather
28 days ago
A Glimpse Of Sunshine. 11°C and views to the Humber. Sparrows.
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Nestled in the Pennine hills š§”
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Dean Wilson
29 days ago
Iām a chair without a care pale and interesting and debonair bring a scatter cushion please take the weight off your hips and knees the sun will shine for me today I am perfect in every way.
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Rory Cellan-Jones
about 1 month ago
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I hadnāt heard of Geobeats but when they told me they wanted to tell the story of
#sophiefromromania
I gave them an interview and a whole pile of video - I hope you will agree they have done a lovely job
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Terrified rescue dog hid behind sofa for 6 months
YouTube video by GeoBeats Animals
https://youtu.be/_VTeRiMisfc?si=-5IC7JRPw_aWydu0
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