Grumpy Man John
@grumpymanjohn.bsky.social
History Nerd and Owner of History Uk and The Republic of Ireland on Facebook
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Romano-British opulence: the magnificent 4th century silver dish, almost two feet across, found at Mildenhall, #Suffolk.
Imported from the #Mediterranean, it depicts Oceanus surrounded by nymphs.
#RomanBritain
#Archaeology
#Roman #Silver
Imported from the #Mediterranean, it depicts Oceanus surrounded by nymphs.
#RomanBritain
#Archaeology
#Roman #Silver
November 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Romano-British opulence: the magnificent 4th century silver dish, almost two feet across, found at Mildenhall, #Suffolk.
Imported from the #Mediterranean, it depicts Oceanus surrounded by nymphs.
#RomanBritain
#Archaeology
#Roman #Silver
Imported from the #Mediterranean, it depicts Oceanus surrounded by nymphs.
#RomanBritain
#Archaeology
#Roman #Silver
Donald Trump is waging war on our hard-won rights – it’s time to fight back.
Join me and Good Law Project and say loud and clear: not in our country. goodlawproject.org/s/c22468
Join me and Good Law Project and say loud and clear: not in our country. goodlawproject.org/s/c22468
Stop Trump exporting bigotry and hate | Good Law Project
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October 28, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Donald Trump is waging war on our hard-won rights – it’s time to fight back.
Join me and Good Law Project and say loud and clear: not in our country. goodlawproject.org/s/c22468
Join me and Good Law Project and say loud and clear: not in our country. goodlawproject.org/s/c22468
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Stottesdon war memorial window. St. Mary’s Church, Stottesdon, Shropshire. #LestWeForget
October 26, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Stottesdon war memorial window. St. Mary’s Church, Stottesdon, Shropshire. #LestWeForget
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Stottesdon war memorial window. St. Mary’s Church, Stottesdon, Shropshire. #LestWeForget
October 26, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Stottesdon war memorial window. St. Mary’s Church, Stottesdon, Shropshire. #LestWeForget
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In these challenging times someone might need one of them:
Childline: 0800 1111
Samaritans: 116 123
Domestic Violence Hotline: 0808 2000 247
Mind: 0300 123 3393
Age UK: 0800 169 6565
Alcoholics Anonymous : 0800 9177 650
Cruse Bereavement Care: 0808 808 1677
MH text support: 85258
Childline: 0800 1111
Samaritans: 116 123
Domestic Violence Hotline: 0808 2000 247
Mind: 0300 123 3393
Age UK: 0800 169 6565
Alcoholics Anonymous : 0800 9177 650
Cruse Bereavement Care: 0808 808 1677
MH text support: 85258
June 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
In these challenging times someone might need one of them:
Childline: 0800 1111
Samaritans: 116 123
Domestic Violence Hotline: 0808 2000 247
Mind: 0300 123 3393
Age UK: 0800 169 6565
Alcoholics Anonymous : 0800 9177 650
Cruse Bereavement Care: 0808 808 1677
MH text support: 85258
Childline: 0800 1111
Samaritans: 116 123
Domestic Violence Hotline: 0808 2000 247
Mind: 0300 123 3393
Age UK: 0800 169 6565
Alcoholics Anonymous : 0800 9177 650
Cruse Bereavement Care: 0808 808 1677
MH text support: 85258
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Happy Birthday to Kim Althea Gordon, born on this day in 1953, Rochester, New York.
Sonic Youth - I Wanna Be Your Dog Live on Michelob Presents Night Music (Restored)
#punk #punkrock #womenofpunk #kimgordon #sonicyouth #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Sonic Youth - I Wanna Be Your Dog Live on Michelob Presents Night Music (Restored)
#punk #punkrock #womenofpunk #kimgordon #sonicyouth #history #punkrockhistory #otd
April 28, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Happy Birthday to Kim Althea Gordon, born on this day in 1953, Rochester, New York.
Sonic Youth - I Wanna Be Your Dog Live on Michelob Presents Night Music (Restored)
#punk #punkrock #womenofpunk #kimgordon #sonicyouth #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Sonic Youth - I Wanna Be Your Dog Live on Michelob Presents Night Music (Restored)
#punk #punkrock #womenofpunk #kimgordon #sonicyouth #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Today in Irish History – April 19
1873: VC hero & Ireland rugby star Thomas Crean born.
1909: Codebreaker & chess champ Conel Alexander born in Cork.
1969: Rioting erupts in Derry’s Bogside.
1972: Widgery Report on Bloody Sunday sparks outrage.
#TodayInIrishHistory #ThomasCrean
1873: VC hero & Ireland rugby star Thomas Crean born.
1909: Codebreaker & chess champ Conel Alexander born in Cork.
1969: Rioting erupts in Derry’s Bogside.
1972: Widgery Report on Bloody Sunday sparks outrage.
#TodayInIrishHistory #ThomasCrean
April 19, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Today in Irish History – April 19
1873: VC hero & Ireland rugby star Thomas Crean born.
1909: Codebreaker & chess champ Conel Alexander born in Cork.
1969: Rioting erupts in Derry’s Bogside.
1972: Widgery Report on Bloody Sunday sparks outrage.
#TodayInIrishHistory #ThomasCrean
1873: VC hero & Ireland rugby star Thomas Crean born.
1909: Codebreaker & chess champ Conel Alexander born in Cork.
1969: Rioting erupts in Derry’s Bogside.
1972: Widgery Report on Bloody Sunday sparks outrage.
#TodayInIrishHistory #ThomasCrean
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Golden fire wakes the land,
Stone and tide by light are fanned.
Shadows flee the amber tide,
Daylight breaks the night’s last stride.
Clouds like dragons breathe and glow,
Whispers rise where the currents flow.
Dawn has come, and her silence sings.
A flame that stirs all living things.
Stone and tide by light are fanned.
Shadows flee the amber tide,
Daylight breaks the night’s last stride.
Clouds like dragons breathe and glow,
Whispers rise where the currents flow.
Dawn has come, and her silence sings.
A flame that stirs all living things.
April 10, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Golden fire wakes the land,
Stone and tide by light are fanned.
Shadows flee the amber tide,
Daylight breaks the night’s last stride.
Clouds like dragons breathe and glow,
Whispers rise where the currents flow.
Dawn has come, and her silence sings.
A flame that stirs all living things.
Stone and tide by light are fanned.
Shadows flee the amber tide,
Daylight breaks the night’s last stride.
Clouds like dragons breathe and glow,
Whispers rise where the currents flow.
Dawn has come, and her silence sings.
A flame that stirs all living things.
“Nothing quite like the calm, reassuring presence of George Dixon in Dixon of Dock Green. A reminder that sometimes, the best crime-solving isn’t about action or drama—it’s about listening, understanding, and doing what’s right. Classic British telly at its finest. #DixonOfDockGreen #ClassicTV”
April 9, 2025 at 12:18 AM
“Nothing quite like the calm, reassuring presence of George Dixon in Dixon of Dock Green. A reminder that sometimes, the best crime-solving isn’t about action or drama—it’s about listening, understanding, and doing what’s right. Classic British telly at its finest. #DixonOfDockGreen #ClassicTV”
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Meat Loaf’s 1983 album saw him without Jim Steinman, leading to a rawer, less grandiose sound. The label refused to fund Steinman’s songs (which later went to Bonnie Tyler & Air Supply). A mixed bag, but tracks like the title song & Razor’s Edge still rock! #MeatLoaf #Rock
March 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Wentworth Woodhouse, located in South Yorkshire, is one of the UK’s largest stately homes. With its stunning Georgian architecture and 87-acre estate, it’s a hidden gem full of history. From aristocratic grandeur to restoration efforts, it’s a must-see! #WentworthWoodhouse #UKHistory #Heritage
March 29, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Wentworth Woodhouse, located in South Yorkshire, is one of the UK’s largest stately homes. With its stunning Georgian architecture and 87-acre estate, it’s a hidden gem full of history. From aristocratic grandeur to restoration efforts, it’s a must-see! #WentworthWoodhouse #UKHistory #Heritage
The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds holds over 75,000 objects, from medieval knights’ armour to modern weaponry. Originally housed in the Tower of London, it moved to Leeds in 1996. A must-visit for history lovers, with exhibits from Henry VIII, Charles I, and more! #Leeds #RoyalArmouries
March 29, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds holds over 75,000 objects, from medieval knights’ armour to modern weaponry. Originally housed in the Tower of London, it moved to Leeds in 1996. A must-visit for history lovers, with exhibits from Henry VIII, Charles I, and more! #Leeds #RoyalArmouries
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I'm looking forward to this talk for the brilliant @familytreeplus.bsky.social on Thursday. Do come along if you want to hear about planning a #WW1 research trip to France and how I followed my ancestor's final journey on the Somme. @helentovey.bsky.social #familyhistory #genchat #genealogy #genhour
Learn how to plan and undertake your own First World War research trip, with Dr Dean Kirby, 6th February
Join us for a live webinar with researcher Dr Dean Kirby as he demonstrates how he followed his ancestor's final journey across the Somme – and shares practical advice to help you plan your own First ...
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February 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
I'm looking forward to this talk for the brilliant @familytreeplus.bsky.social on Thursday. Do come along if you want to hear about planning a #WW1 research trip to France and how I followed my ancestor's final journey on the Somme. @helentovey.bsky.social #familyhistory #genchat #genealogy #genhour