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Tim Thomas

@timofnewbury.bsky.social

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European 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. Newbury, Berkshire based previously Lichfield, South London, Sheffield, Kent, Sussex. Likes travel eg Belgium, railways, art, music eg Americana, film eg Noir & beer. 🔸 (profile pic - Greenwich) On other platforms as @timofnewbury

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Tim Thomas @timofnewbury.bsky.social · 1h

Twijnstraat 63, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Does anyone know when this was built and its original function?

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BERNERI ✧ @berneri.horse · 21h

Beast of Gévaudan
#art ✧ #beastofgevaudan ✧ #folklore ✧ #french

Medieval art stylized digital art piece of Beast of Gévaudan which is man-eating animal or animals from French mythology/history. It's a four-legged animal with a brown colored coat, darker and longer fur on the neck, long nails and a long tail with a tassel. It's standing on a field, holding one of the back legs up, mouth open and drooling. There is blood and bones on the ground. The background has dark blue sky full of stars and a red full moon. The picture has dark frames with lighter dots in it.

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Tim Thomas @timofnewbury.bsky.social · 1h

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Otto The Bier Dude @ottothebierdude.bsky.social · 4d

A few more bars added today that I forgot to add 🫨 oops 😬 #BeerResearch 📝 #CosAliens 👽 #cheerstobeers 🍻 #CAMRGB 🍺 #BskyBeer ⛅️

Otto The Bier Dude @ottothebierdude.bsky.social · 5d

I've just updated my rough guide to the pubs & brewpubs of, Rotterdam See what's changed: www.ottosrambles.co.uk/rotterdam.php #CAMRGB FEEL FREE TO RE-POST 😊 #CheersToBeers 🍻 #Netherlands #BeerResearch #CraftBeer #BeerTourist #travel #CiyGuide #GettothePub #Rotterdam #Holidays #Beer 🍺 #BskyBeer

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Otto The Bier Dude @ottothebierdude.bsky.social · 16d

I've just updated my rough guide to the pubs & brewpubs of, Dresden See what's changed: www.ottosrambles.co.uk/dresden.php #CAMRGB FEEL FREE TO RE-POST 😊 #CheersToBeers 🍻 #BeerResearch 📝 #CraftBeer 🍻🥨🍻 #BeerTourist #travel #CiyGuide #Dresden #SupportPubs #Germany #Holidays #Beer 🍺 #BskyBeer

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ΜΑΝΟΣ ΤΡΑΧΙΑΣ™ @trahias.bsky.social · 5h

Jeremy Miranda (American, born 1980)
"Night Errant", 2020.
Acrylic on Board, 48 × 54 inches.
Private Collection.
#art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt

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Tim Thomas @timofnewbury.bsky.social · 4h

Thanks for advice. Czech Underground would be a bit of a hike anyway so will mark Na Louzi instead.

Tim Thomas @timofnewbury.bsky.social · 4h

No age discount on 1st class rail in Czechia! I will definitely be drinking some dark beers for variety! Thanks for Bolt tip although I usually avoid taxis!

Tim Thomas @timofnewbury.bsky.social · 5h

Cheers! Had spotted this and hope to visit at least 5/50! Good news that 50% off rail fares in Czechia for 65+. Last visited Prague in 2008.

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Tim Thomas @timofnewbury.bsky.social · 5h

Useful guide. Hope to visit at least 5 of these pubs in Czechia in November: 45 Hostinec U Cerneho konicka, Ceske Budejovic; 26 Museum Czech Underground, Cesky Krumlov; 18 Prvni Pivni Tramway, Prague; 2) U Cerneho Vola; 1 U Hrocha (last visited 2008).

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The European Bar Guide @europeanbarguide.bsky.social · 6h

theeuropeanbarguide.com/top-50-pubs-...

We're very excited to unveil a new feature article!

Here are our favourite 50 pubs & bars in 𝗖𝘇𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗮 🇨🇿 for 2025!

Top 50 Pubs and Bars In Czechia 2025

Join us on a tour of 50 of our favourite pubs and bars in the Czech Republic! From clubs, cocktails, craft beers to cosy Hospůdky and corner locals!

theeuropeanbarguide.com

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The European Bar Guide @europeanbarguide.bsky.social · 7h

www.belgiansmaak.com/cafe-de-hane...

Another fabulous bar profile from @belgiansmaak this time about Hanekeef in Mechelen 🇧🇪 a classic café that has featured on our guide for several years.

Café de Hanekeef — Café Society (Belgian Smaak)

Café de Hanekeef is the oldest bar in Mechelen (dating back to 1886). It's located near Mechelen's Veemarkt, part of Belgium's Café Society.

www.belgiansmaak.com

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Martjan Kuit @martjankuit.bsky.social · 3d

ROTTERDAM BIJ NACHT

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Martjan Kuit @martjankuit.bsky.social · 1d

Vergeten jullie niet architect Ytzen van der Veen te feliciteren? Hij werd vandaag in 1861 geboren.

Hier een foto van zijn Zuiderkerk (1901) aan de Stationsstraat in Groningen, die hij samen met Tjeerd Kuipers ontwierp❤️

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Hans Laroes @hanslaroes.bsky.social · 8d

Het Academiehuis in Zwolle is op vele manieren een place of beauty

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ΜΑΝΟΣ ΤΡΑΧΙΑΣ™ @trahias.bsky.social · 6h

Le Blute-Fin Mill, 1886 by Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853 - 1890).
Location: Museum de Fundatie, Zwolle, Netherlands.
Oil on canvas | 55.2 x 38 cm.
#art #painting #painters #BlueSkyArt

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LeicRailAle.bsky.social @leicrailale.bsky.social · 6h

#SteamboatSunday @PS_Waverley docking at Tower Millenium Pier,in sight of The Shard, 10.10.25

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Tim Thomas @timofnewbury.bsky.social · 6h

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Tim Thomas @timofnewbury.bsky.social · 6h

DVDK Beer festival at the brewery
Oordeelstraat 3B, Baarle Hertog
Sat 8 Nov 2025
www.dedochtervandekorenaar.be

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Tim Thomas @timofnewbury.bsky.social · 6h

Coffee and a Treat trim Lidl

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Sardonicus @sardonicus.eu · 7h

I can only assume the summoning circle was breached, yet again...

www.filthyluker.org/art-attacks/...

large inflatable octopus tentacles emerging from a multi story building, coming out of windows

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Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 6h

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekOForOpulent

The London Sivan Kovil Temple in Lewisham, a stunningly beautiful building

An ornate building - layers of cream and blue which are covered with mouldings, there is a golden door in the middle.

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James @retrojames.bsky.social · 6h

A beautiful October morning in Graz. 18c - a bit of warmth before it plummets.

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a3minutewonder.bsky.social @a3minutewonder.bsky.social · 6h

#stainedglassSunday
#31daysofHalloween

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MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 6h

💥 Last night, drone struck the Smolensk Aviation Plant.

‼️ Plant specializing in the production and modernization of aircraft and missile systems, involved in the assembly and maintenance of precision-guided weapons, including cruise missiles.

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