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Love this by John Atkinson

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If you’re struggling to write a poem for a loved one for Valentine’s Day, take heart: even the great poets had to start somewhere.

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Uproar- a magnificent trawl through gossipy political satire and scandal - the memes of Georgian England - by @historyalice.bsky.social is a total delight! Recommended

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Joanna Page’s Wild Life on #bbc2 #iplayer is absolutely wonderful! Balm for the soul

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If you're up early tomorrow morning for some reason, this is your reminder that the UK has a brilliant pass of the International Space Station, which passes overhead about 6.07am (check timings for where you are at heavens-above.com). Worth pointing out to anyone small who has woken you up...

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Medieval Horizons, Why The Middle Ages Matter by @ianmortimer.bsky.social is fascinating, important and a great read - very quotable - we stand on the shoulders of medieval giants

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#WolfHall soundtrack is ethereal magical superb

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#WolfHall was magnificent

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Happy 45th birthday to London Calling. Released by The Clash on this day in 1979 ▶️ open.spotify.com/album/6FCzva...

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Strong Message Here by @aiannucci.bsky.social and @helenlewis.bsky.social on #bbcradio4 #bbcsounds is superb

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Word of the Day is a true favourite, as some of you will know. Apricity (17th century) is the warmth of the sun on a winter’s day.

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Kentish hops. Real ale IKEA style

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Some fabulous art will be here - 61 Lower Pantiles 29 Nov- 8 Dec

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