Other work by the Ladybird artists ‘November on the Dorset Coast’ Whitbread calendar 1971 Artist: SR Badmin

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? 🇺🇦

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

We need more comms like this!

Use your senses to ‘learn’ woodland Not for a minute, sit with your back against a tree for an hour Become aware of things that weren’t seemingly there before, smells appearing from nowhere, feel leaf & branch debris on your face 1/2

“A tawny owl is looking down from its high vantage point at the great bonfire” Artist: CF Tunnicliffe Writer: EL Grant Watson

Good morning!

Today’s #AutumnArrivalSpotlight shines on the Starling! Forget fireworks...Autumn’s skies come alive with magnificent murmurations: vast, swirling clouds of Starlings dancing at dusk. One of nature's greatest spectacles. 😍

Splash Of The Day #Withernsea

Thinking of all the staff and passengers involved and the wider rail family. Wishing Samir a swift recovery, a true hero

Timeline moment of calm

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

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

This thread Total professionalism and skill by all staff concerned. My thoughts to all of them

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

“In 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.” Artist: CF Tunnicliffe Writer: EL Grant Watson (What to Look for in Autumn, 1960)

Doomscrolling break... “Food 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

My thoughts to all those involved in the terrible incident on the railway tonight, particularly the victims and crew and the services attending

A beautiful tribute May she rest peacefully

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

This weeks beach find and poem in @holdernessnews.bsky.social

Happy Herdwick Halloween! 🎃

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

Dua Lipa's family came to the UK as refugees. Her name means love in Albanian ❤️ Dua said “people don’t want to leave their country unless they have to. It’s out of necessity” Whether you’re a singer or a scaffolder, our country wouldn’t be what it is without immigrants. 📍 Hammersmith, London

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 ... youtu.be/YY_8WzcHqMQ

Well worth following for just stunning pictures to brighten your day

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 grew👇 If you like it it'll alter your brain biochemistry for the better:

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Farage: epic grifter

This is shameful The link does work to the fb post

When I came across these images in an old book, I had to double-check they weren’t by a Ladybird artist. They’re not - but are so cheery I have to share them anyway. 1/2

Time of the year. The clocks go back tonight.

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

It was a stunning sunset today

Such a beautiful place to walk

A Watery Sun. 9°C and rather breezy. Rabbits.

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 ♥️

With Halloween approaching, I thought it the perfect time to share a few tales from Yorkshire’s 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

Are you ready for an amazing fact to wow friends, family and colleagues alike? Prepare for awesomeness (and just a hint of 💩) Did you know that Ouse Bridge in York had the earliest recorded public toilets in Yorkshire? Opened in 1367!

Just a stunning picture

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:

In 1893, the Yorkshire coalfield was gripped by bitter industrial unrest. Around 300,000 miners were either locked out or on strike, depending on one’s loyalties after employers demanded a drastic 25% cut to the wage rates agreed in 1888. Tensions ran high throughout the summer,

Timeline cleanse time 🧡

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. 😜🎶 youtu.be/FWCalxycuf4 If you enjoy, you know what to do: www.kickstarter.com/projects/mar...

A Glimpse Of Sunshine. 11°C and views to the Humber. Sparrows.

Nestled in the Pennine hills 🧡

I’m 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. @holdernessnews.bsky.social

youtu.be/_VTeRiMisfc?... I hadn’t 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