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A medieval dragon for St. David’s Day - decoration from the 15th century chancel screen at Crowland Abbey in Lincolnshire. 📷 My own. #StDavidsDay #ScreenSaturday

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one of the bravest Republicans of her generation

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Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada 👏

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Unbelievable. Donald Trump has been invited to a state visit to the UK. We should not be rolling out the red carpet to celebrate this man. Agree? Add your name to the petition today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...

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A wowser for #FontsOnFriday from Robert Potter's rebuild of All Saints, Clifton, #Bristol, framed by the stunning fibreglass windows by John Piper, 1967. Find out more about modern #stainedglass in my #onlinetalk 3 March, 7pm: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/modern-sta...

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#OtD 27 Feb 1943 the Rosenstrasse protest, began - the only mass public demonstration by Germans against the deportation of Jews, organised by their non-Jewish wives. Lasting until March, the women were successful stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9...

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An old library in Maastricht with an atmosphere reminiscent of Hogwarts

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Jacob Epstein, Paul Robeson, 1928 https://botfrens.com/collections/14377/contents/1136451

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The @washingtonpost.com has just broken the story about my cancelled art show that was three-plus years in the making and due to open in three weeks. A press statement is being prepared, and further responses will be announced. For those of you who have already expressed support, thank you.

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Human Rights Watch is on Bluesky! Follow our team here ⤵️

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Jerry was a much-loved colleague and worked with us for over 10 years. He was known for his kindness and his commitment to Doctors Without Borders. We stand by his family at this difficult time and send our condolences to his loved ones and colleagues. ow.ly/m0a150V5vzp

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Hello Bluesky - it's good to be here! Do follow us if you're interested in vernacular architecture and buildings archaeology.

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St Margaret’s Chapel, #EdinburghCastle, #Edinburgh #Scotland Detail of #StAndrew in #stainedglass window by #DouglasStrachan - 1922 I like the symbols of three of the evangelists, the fourth is on a shield at his feet. #StainedGlassSunday

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LGBT+ people have always existed and will continue to exist and #LGBTHistoryMonth is the time to reclaim our history, our heritage, our struggles that have far too often been erased 🏳️‍🌈☺️. #LGBTHM25 #LGBTplusHM25

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Terrence Higgins Trust founder Martyn Butler is asking everyone to call M&S & urge them to pull their ads from GB News 👏👏👏 You can take action by leaving a friendly message on M&S Customer service: 0333 014 8000 asking them to #StopFundingHate

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There are people watching the new US leadership and thinking, “Oh well, America first. After all that’s what nations are meant to do - look after their own people.” But the reality is that we are a global village and only cooperation will overcome the challenges we face. Nationalism will kill us.

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Words spoken by IBMT Chair Jim Jump at the unveiling of the memorial to the Doncaster International Brigade volunteers on 12 February…

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It's #LGBTHistoryMonth… Remember James Pratt & John Smith. On 27 Nov 1835, they were the last men hanged in England for gay sex—convicted on unsafe evidence. A brutal reminder of our history & why we fight for justice. ⚖️🏳️‍🌈

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Pope Francis' remarkable rebuke of JD Vance and Trumpism lays bare an essential truth: Trump is overseeing a massive and systematic abandonment of obligation to the global poor, and Vance's theological obfuscation can't make that disappear. New piece from me: newrepublic.com/article/1914...

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'Endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved.' Happy #DarwinDay, everyone!

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Allotments are a great way to connect with nature, grow food sustainably and bring the community together. Allotments for all! www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/i%E2...

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A proposal to deregulate the disposal process for church buildings is on the Church of England Synod agenda this week. Here is our joint statement on the new Mission and Pastoral Measure and Regulations to be debated at this week's #GeneralSynod. bit.ly/4hUurmu

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Following the breakdown of the historic church's sale to a private bidder, the Friends of the Old High Church in Inverness are once again attempting to gauge public support for a community-owned future for this iconic building. Full story here 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2492489...

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A 10-year-old has a better plan for stopping plastic pollution than most politicians. Amaya Edwards discovered an Australian scheme that’s keeping rivers and oceans clean. So why hasn’t the UK adopted it?

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Sign to oppose the law that censors scientifically accurate information on gender identity and sexual orientation in Italian schools. Let's protect freedom and LGBT+ rights in Italian schools! a.allout.org/s/WK1ED/

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🇵🇸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Join me at Cardiff's iconic Llandaff Cathedral for a night of Welsh and Palestinian music to raise funds for Gaza. With Gwenno, Kareem Samara, Voya, Mari Mathias, Tom Emlyn, Côr Cochion and more! 🎵 Tickets are now on sale 🎟️ linktr.ee/whenisurvive

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The great German-Jewish writer and artist Else Lasker-Schüler died in Jerusalem 80 years ago today, having spent much of her adult life in Berlin. If the name means nothing to you, let me getcha all caught up. vimeo.com/690183355

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The Presentation in the Temple Austrian ca. 1390 (Met Museum) Today is Candlemas, 2 Feb, the Feast of the Presentation.

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St Mary's Church in Kempley is justly famous for the incredible survival of wall paintings within but how many people notice the extremely weathered daisy-wheels on the door, or the amount of unnecessary nails in the coffer... Magical building protection in action. www.apotropaios.co.uk

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1st February is St Bridget’s Day. She is commemorated in stained glass by Harry Clarke at Castletownsend, County Cork

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The Surprising Talents of Medieval Dogs by @anyfourcastles.bsky.social https://www.medievalists.net/2025/01/surprising-talents-medieval-dogs/ #dogs #medievalsky #dogsky

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Did I mention that I’m supporting Gaz Brookfield on two shows on his ‘Almost All Village Halls 2025’ tour! I didn’t? Well consider yourself told! So good news if you live in Pitstone and Grantchester (and surrounding areas)! 🎟️ at GazBrookfield.com Can’t wait! B x

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#LunarNewYear 🐍 Detail of a gravestone depicting Adam and Eve with the serpent 🐍 📍St Jerome's Church • Llangwm Uchaf ⛪ #Wales #History

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A medieval Three Hares roof boss from South Tawton

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Girl in the East Wind with Ravens Passing the Moon, 1893 by Frances MacDonald, artistbof the Glasgow School #womensart

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This is a melancholy post, just to give fair warning. druidlife.wordpress.com/2025/01/26/a...

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During the 1950s researchers at The Wiener Holocaust Library gathered over 1,000 accounts from eyewitnesses to Nazi persecution and genocide They include eyewitness accounts of the liberation of the camps, including Auschwitz-Birkenau which was liberated by the Russian Army on this day in 1945

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Genuinely, how are we only just finding out about her? I mean me... and probably lots in the UK.

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Loved researching this case for C20. 1930s newspaper articles referred to the architect as "Mrs RA Gerrard" after her husband so it took a bit of digging to find her name, Molly Gerrard (née Taylor). And the reports on her work at Bath were fantastically sexist -

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Thank you to Islington Tribune for publishing my farewell to El Gato. Rest in peace El Gato, you made our house a home and made many people very happy. www.islingtontribune.co.uk/article/fare...

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The Davies sisters and Gregynog While it has fallen somewhat into disrepair the former home of Gwendoline and Margaret Davies, Gregynog Hall, is still a legacy Wales should be proud of. ✍️ @irramirshad.bsky.social bylines.cymru/arts-and-cul...

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William Rothenstein, Barn at Cherington, Gloucestershire, 1935 https://botfrens.com/collections/14375/contents/1114361

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🌍⚖️ Alice Nkom: A fearless trailblazer fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in #Cameroon. Her courage & dedication inspire us all. 🙌💜 Read her incredible story & share to celebrate this brave warrior: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... 🏳️‍🌈✨ #LGBTQ #HumanRights

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