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Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 1h

There were a lot of people in Napoli shirts dancing to Italian pop music, too, so I think they were legit.

Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 2h

At Coal Drops Yard the Italians are queuing - in considerable numbers - for fried pizza.

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Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 3h

Reminded of this classic, which prompted both my parents to say “I think I taught her mother”, with a look that suggested the whole thing was no surprise. news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england...

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Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 4h

tfw you’re in North London.

Shop window of an ‘experiential grocery’

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Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 4h

Finished it. Very good, but also…*deep exhalation followed by an extended blank stare out at the world*

Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 1d

There are some truly incredible sentences and paragraphs in this, but I cannot take too much in one sitting. Might have to move on to a mildly-amusing travelogue by a middle-aged, mid-ranking English comedian next.

A copy of Visitation by Jenny Erpenbeck on a pub table.

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Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 7h

@chimpman.bsky.social Off on one of your rides?

British Transport Films Stills @btfstills.bsky.social · 7h

CYCLISTS SPECIAL (1956) | https://player.bfi.org.uk/free/film/watch-cyclists-special-1956-online

An image captured from CYCLISTS SPECIAL (1956)

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Hey Kids Rock'n'Roll @heykidsshop.bsky.social · 1d

heykidsrocknroll.etsy.com

A paper model of a Plague Doctor, all black except for a white mask with a long snout. He holds a staff (which is a cocktail stick with a white ribbon attached)

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Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 23h

Do not mess with these lads when it comes to brand protection.

Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 23h

"This assures purity from source." Great stuff.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

Kenyan Catholic Church drops Mass wine after it becomes common in bars

The previous brand was said to have lost its sanctity due to its widespread use outside the church.

www.bbc.com

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Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 23h

That pub looks absolutely negatively-optimised for dealing with 2025 energy costs and consumer choices.

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Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 1d

I think I might allow myself a bit of a break before I tackle that one.

Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 1d

#FridayVibes

James @zemblamatic.bsky.social · 1d

Order a biriani, loosen your sweat pants and tell sad stories of the death of kings

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Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 1d

There are some truly incredible sentences and paragraphs in this, but I cannot take too much in one sitting. Might have to move on to a mildly-amusing travelogue by a middle-aged, mid-ranking English comedian next.

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Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 1d

‘ERE WE GO

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Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 1d

And a jolly welcome to the weekend to you too.

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Transpontine @transpontine.bsky.social · 1d

This 1990 photo of the Cramps by Joe Lulworth is believed to have been taken in Nunhead Cemetery. Can you find the spot where Poison Ivy posed amidst the London ivy? transpont.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...

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Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 1d

Is there *anyone* who puts on a football match on ITV and thinks “oh, excellent - Lee Dixon’s doing the commentary!”

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Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 1d

Friends, interests, life lessons…and Various Manias.

Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 3d

Has anything great happened in your life because of social media?

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Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 2d

Staff costs, energy costs and punters being skint seem like more of a problem than having to close at 11. Maybe something good there, though, wrt to new places that can’t open because the Met say there are too many other licensed premises nearby, even if they are vastly different offerings.

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Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 2d

Relevant content: bsky.app/profile/leit...

LeithMotive @leithmotive.bsky.social · 2d

Charles Amos is the legalise incest guy. Insane they didn't do due diligence. www.thetimes.com/article/8c9a...

Meet the young Tories dreaming of a bright blue future

The Conservatives know they have a problem with Gen Z voters. At the party conference, The Times met a new breed of activists who are embracing the challenge

www.thetimes.com

Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 2d

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Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 2d

UberCans will come to your door any time 24/7 under our patriotic plan for GROWTH.

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Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 2d

We have taken the difficult decision to allow more people to have more cans, more often.

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Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 2d

My guess is that, as the plan hinges around adding a fifth objective to licensing (“promoting economic growth”), rather than addressing the hospitality sector’s costs in any way, it will make v little difference to the average pub’s opening hours.

Neil @neilclasper.bsky.social · 2d

It’s that old déjà vu again.

www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Pubs to stay open until early hours in move to boost UK growth

Exclusive: Plans for England and Wales would help ailing hospitality sector but health experts criticise move

www.theguardian.com

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Roland Bates @rolandbates.bsky.social · 2d

Who will be the first one to do an Edinburgh show about doing the Riyadh show

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