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Bells on Sunday - The Church of St Mary Magdalene, Richmond in Greater London - BBC Sounds

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 1d

Good ro hear St Mary Magdalene, Richmond featured on Radio 4 Bells On Sunday.
Guess who looks after the church silver!?
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Bells on Sunday comes from the Church of St Mary Magdalene, Richmond in Greater London.

Vintage tractor auctioned for 'amazing' amount - BBC Sounds

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 1d

What a lovely story…

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A local auction house raises thousands of pounds for charity with vintage tractor sale.

Appeal for recording of famous steam loco engineer Nigel Gresley

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 1d

Mad to think there is no voice recording of Sir Nigel Gresley.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Sir Nigel Gresley designed over 2,000 locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman and Mallard.

‘Everyone seems to be on Zimmers’: after 70 years of hip-shaking thrills, is rock’n’roll dead?

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, can see why the scene is dying. It’s backed itself into a self indulgent corner full of rules and dismissing anything progressive.

www.theguardian.com/music/2025/o...

It is now seven decades since Little Richard sang Tutti Frutti – and a rip-roaring new type of music burst out into the world. But is rock’n’roll about to die out? Our writer goes searching for signs ...

www.theguardian.com

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 1d

Good on Grimsby!

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023...

‘Serious disrepute’: Grimsby Town fans react after Boris Johnson wears club’s hat

Petition started after ex-PM wore GTFC bobble hat to Covid inquiry, exposure town’s residents say club can do without

www.theguardian.com

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 4d

What a shame that a better solution could not be found.

Anger as historic Clyde ship towed out to sea and sunk in Hawaii www.bbc.com/news/article...

Anger as historic Clyde ship towed out to sea and sunk in Hawaii

Falls of Clyde was scuttled by the authorities in Hawaii despite a campaign to return to its birthplace for restoration.

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Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 4d

😬

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Shakespeare family home damaged as car backs into it

Hall's Croft in Stratford-upon-Avon is being assessed for repairs after the incident on Friday.

Timely arrival: Great British Railways clock launches at London Bridge

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 4d

These are lovely. 👇🏻

Sean Coleman @colemandesign.bsky.social · 4d

#DoctorWho — 15 Doctors, 15 debut stories. Published by Penguin Books and based on #DavidPelham’s covers from the 1970s. 🧵
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Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 5d

Like the new London Bridge Clock. 🕰️

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Digital timepiece is UK rail’s first national clock in more than 50 years and will be seen at stations across the country

www.theguardian.com

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 5d

How wonderful! Rev W Awdry recognised with a Blue Plaque 🔵

museumsandheritage.com/advisor/post...

Thomas the Tank Engine creator honoured with first-of-its-kind blue plaque

The plaque, unveiled on the anniversary of the late author's first book, is the first to be unveiled after a nomination from the public

museumsandheritage.com

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 5d

20 years! 😱😳😱

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Arctic Monkeys' I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor turns 20

Those involved in band's journey reflect on 20th anniversary of I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor.

Brighton comedian Max Miller marked by new blue plaque

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 5d

Suspect that’s a niche/narrow customer demographic. #OxfamBooks #AgathaChristie

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 5d

Me waffling on again at a @museumofrichmond.bsky.social event.

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 5d

Pleased to see this.
Must visit next time I’m in Brighton.
#MaxMiller

Blue plaque to Brighton comedian Max Miller put up www.bbc.com/news/article...

The plaque in Burlington Street will be the third memorial in the city to the music hall legend.

www.bbc.com

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 10d

Felt I was being unfaithful or cheating on @monisharajesh.bsky.social, by reading Moonlight Express on an Aircraft. 🛫

Monisha Rajesh book Moonlight Express on the Aircraft Table, with view outside the Airplane window.

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Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 11d

So joyous to listen to the all-night BBC Prom curated by Anna Lapwood. Do hope that it’s repeated, would love to spend a night at the Royal Albert Hall.

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BBC Proms - 2025 - From Dark Till Dawn - BBC Sounds

Anna Lapwood curates an all-night Prom featuring Barokksolistene and violinist Bjarte Eike

Piano legend Winifred Atwell honoured with blue plaque in Mayfair

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 11d

See we’ve reached the part in the news cycle in which it’s the National Trust & Church of Englands fault again. Doesn’t matter what for, but any chance to stoke the ability to be angry. 🙄

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 18d

Must go and see this. Very pleased to hear a Blue Plaque for Winifred Atwell has been unveiled. 🎹

Piano legend Winifred Atwell honoured with plaque www.bbc.com/news/article...

Winifred Atwell, originally from Trinidad, was the first black artist to have a UK number one hit song

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Halfway to hell: Pathway named after Billy Fury has become a ‘no-go zone'

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 18d

What a shame that the mural at Billy Fury Way was painted over and lost.

www.camdennewjournal.co.uk/article/half...

New councillor calls for lighting and CCTV on West Hampstead footpath

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YouTube video by Espresso Media International

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 21d

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Finally, the poet Brian Patten had his roots in the same Merseybeat movement. Alongside Roger McGough & Adrian Henri, Brian contributed to the 1967 anthology “The Mersey Sound.” Giving Britain its own Beat Poetry moment. Here’s a little video that includes Brian.

youtu.be/9m4zpNTQt14

Liverpool: City of Poets

The Mojos - Nobody But Me + Everything's Alright

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 21d

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I was very fortunate to see and meet Nick Crouch of The Mojos a few times. He helped keep the legacy of Merseybeat alive.
This clip of The Mojos is from a pretty naff film, but gives an idea of their live act at the height of the Beat boom.

youtu.be/AmVpAcfrsUM

YouTube video by Peter Checksfield

Pentangle - Travelling Song (Degrees Of Folk, July 1, 1968)

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 21d

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Danny Thompson was the epitome of cool in my eyes. I saw him live with a reformed Pentangle and also with various other acts over the years. His bass playing was always so effortless and cool. Combing jazz & folk so seamlessly.

youtu.be/JYMkkrp3s6I

YouTube video by Pentangle

Slade featuring Steve Whalley - Far Far Away

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 21d

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Steve Whalley might not be an immediate name, but he was ever present for various Blues & R&B bands across the clubs in West London when I used to go regular gigging. He also had the unenviable task of being lead singer in a later version of Slade post-Noddy.

youtu.be/89uZJktzEw4

YouTube video by Spectra Music Group

The Pretty Things - Rosalyn

Gary Enstone @custodianenstone.bsky.social · 21d

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Back across the Atlantic, Viv Prince was the original anarchic Rock & Roll drummer. His energy and enthusiasm eventually leading to his dismissal from one of Rocks most rebellious band The Pretty Things. He later played with many other acts as a session player.

youtu.be/rHg8J4GjE94

YouTube video by Liam Thomas