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Julie Warren

@vathenauk.bsky.social

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Gen X bibliophile, tyrophile, oenophile & philewordsphile. Author of 'It's All in the Mind: The Life and Legacy of Larry Stephens'.

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Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · Jun 2

I'm selling my book here. They used to be the cheapest available until ebay changed their charging structure but I can't afford to reduce the price any more :(
www.ebay.co.uk/usr/booksjw

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Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · 4d

That's brilliant! He sounds amazing!

Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · 4d

Gorgeous photos and precious memories x

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Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · 4d

Bless you. That really touched me.

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Kath @kathyburke.bsky.social · 6d

Yes, yes I know I keep banging on about my fucking book! However, if you want one repost this and I’ll do a random winner pick thing by the end of the week because I’m great like that. ♥️📚
#amindofmyown

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Postcard From The Past @pastpostcard.bsky.social · 7d

Jilly Cooper is lovely.

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Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · 7d

Goon With The Wind by Max Geldray

John Self @john-self.bsky.social · 7d

Best titles of autobiographies?

Starting with:

- Vic Reeves, Me: Moir
- Dennis Waterman, Reminder (thanks @whenisbirths.bsky.social)
- AA Gill, Pour Me
- Gene Simmons, Kiss and Make-Up
- Julian Clary, A Young Man's Passage

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 7d

Jarrow ladies fire brigade, 1916 (Tyne & Wear Archives & Museum).

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Simon Pegg @simonpegg.bsky.social · 12d

#totp

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Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · 16d

#TOTP

Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · 21d

Subtly downgrade a band:
Gary Nuwithouttagsman (& his band)

Lee Harveryscary @valleyguitarist.bsky.social · 21d

subtly downgrade a band:
They Might Be Above Average Height

Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · 16d

Who is Bruce?? #TOTP

Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · 16d

Is he a swan?

Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · 16d

I was in The Police fan club in 1979 (I was 11) #TOTP

Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · 16d

This is more like it! #TOTP

Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · 16d

WTAF?
Looking forward to 1979...! #TOTP

Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · 16d

Is this on every week?? #TOTP

Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · 16d

"They're going to be huge. Trust me."
I do not trust you Jamie #TOTP

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Justin Edwards @bigedwards.bsky.social · 16d

Might as well put this up again as Duolingo is in the news.

Justin Edwards @bigedwards.bsky.social · Nov 18

A song to remind me of the most useful phrases I have learnt from Italian Duolingo. (Sound up)

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Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · 17d

The best of the best - The Double Deckers!
youtu.be/BsEeVOchA78?...

Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · 17d

Exactly this

Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · 17d

I've signed but I can't say I'm overly confident because in the "tell your MP you've signed this petition" bit it got my constituency and MP completely wrong

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James Wright @jpwarchaeology.bsky.social · 18d

A while back Historic England asked for my opinion on which was the oldest pub in London. The result is a new online article that outlines the variables, busts some myths, and points to a couple of genuinely ancient pubs in and around the city...

heritagecalling.com/2025/09/25/w...

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Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · 19d

This all sounds brilliant, especially the flashbab!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Joe Lycett's International Day of Birmingham returns to city - BBC News

The city hosts a range of events in tribute to an international alliance of 'Birminghams'.

www.bbc.co.uk

Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · 20d

Goodness! How funny!

Julie Warren @vathenauk.bsky.social · 20d

I was looking for 321 so it was quite a surprise!