Helsbels
@helenus3.bsky.social
Archaeology/art/landscape/wildlife/nature/environment/old buildings/old stuff
Chester, UK
Susceptible to beauty, cake & currently, politics & grumpiness
Chester, UK
Susceptible to beauty, cake & currently, politics & grumpiness
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The tiny St Edith's Church in Shocklach near Farndon has a number of great features, inc. a splendid Norman arch in the south wall, a single grotesque on the north wall, and a double bellcote. Only open for services and special occasions but well worth a visit if you're in the area: wp.me/pcZwQK-2NQ
November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The tiny St Edith's Church in Shocklach near Farndon has a number of great features, inc. a splendid Norman arch in the south wall, a single grotesque on the north wall, and a double bellcote. Only open for services and special occasions but well worth a visit if you're in the area: wp.me/pcZwQK-2NQ
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The site has information boards identifying the monuments and providing a brief description. The monuments lie within the saddle or dip between Moel Llanfair and Moel Y Plas these summits are part of the Clwydian Range 📷 TAlanJones More: http://www.megalithi...
Llanarmon Yn Lal Burial Mounds
Round Barrow(s) in Denbighshire, Wales
www.megalithic.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The site has information boards identifying the monuments and providing a brief description. The monuments lie within the saddle or dip between Moel Llanfair and Moel Y Plas these summits are part of the Clwydian Range 📷 TAlanJones More: http://www.megalithi...
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Trump envoy Steve Witkoff has been outed as a Russian asset. This is traitorous stuff.
Steve Witkoff helped Russia derail Ukraine’s access to Tomahawk missiles. He tipped off the Kremlin about Zelensky’s U.S. visit, giving Moscow time to arrange a call that convinced Trump to block the deal. Witkoff actively works against Ukraine’s defense, in coordination with Putin’s regime.
November 26, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Trump envoy Steve Witkoff has been outed as a Russian asset. This is traitorous stuff.
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Given that the BBC endlessly gives platforms to lobbyists from the dark money junktanks without revealing their interests, shouldn't we be seeing such apologies every day?
Better still, how about not doing it? If they want to appear, we should know on whose behalf they are speaking.
Better still, how about not doing it? If they want to appear, we should know on whose behalf they are speaking.
Exclusive: The BBC has issued an apology after one of its presenters failed to challenge a climate-sceptic lobbyist who runs a group that has received funding from fossil-fuel interests
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/b...
BBC Apologises for Failing to Challenge 'Dark Money' Climate-Denial Lobbyist
EXCLUSIVE: BBC faces fresh allegations of bias after corporation admits interview with ‘Net Zero Watch’ lobbying chief Andrew Montford 'fell below usual standards'
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Given that the BBC endlessly gives platforms to lobbyists from the dark money junktanks without revealing their interests, shouldn't we be seeing such apologies every day?
Better still, how about not doing it? If they want to appear, we should know on whose behalf they are speaking.
Better still, how about not doing it? If they want to appear, we should know on whose behalf they are speaking.
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If multiple people can remember someone being horribly racist, even by the appalling low bar of the racist 1970s, that is entirely noteworthy.
As an adult Farage fanboyed Enoch Powell - the most infamous racist of the 1960s - and long cited him as his political hero.
And that's noteworthy too.
As an adult Farage fanboyed Enoch Powell - the most infamous racist of the 1960s - and long cited him as his political hero.
And that's noteworthy too.
November 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
If multiple people can remember someone being horribly racist, even by the appalling low bar of the racist 1970s, that is entirely noteworthy.
As an adult Farage fanboyed Enoch Powell - the most infamous racist of the 1960s - and long cited him as his political hero.
And that's noteworthy too.
As an adult Farage fanboyed Enoch Powell - the most infamous racist of the 1960s - and long cited him as his political hero.
And that's noteworthy too.
🚨The petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has already passed 40,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
🚨The petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has already passed 40,000 signatures. Let’s get it to 100,000. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Please sign and share 🙏
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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This is extremely unfortunate to say the least. Not sure how I would have reacted to having my Reith lectures censored - the world has changed in an ill way in the two years since.
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 10:39 AM
This is extremely unfortunate to say the least. Not sure how I would have reacted to having my Reith lectures censored - the world has changed in an ill way in the two years since.
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@rupahuq.bsky.social now holding the BBC Chair to account for the frequency of the appearances of Nigel Farage & other #ReformUK figures on BBC shows (eg #bbclaurak #bbcqt) despite having only 5 MPs 👏👏
Good - so many people want that question asked!
#dcmscommittee #NigelFarage
Good - so many people want that question asked!
#dcmscommittee #NigelFarage
November 24, 2025 at 6:25 PM
@rupahuq.bsky.social now holding the BBC Chair to account for the frequency of the appearances of Nigel Farage & other #ReformUK figures on BBC shows (eg #bbclaurak #bbcqt) despite having only 5 MPs 👏👏
Good - so many people want that question asked!
#dcmscommittee #NigelFarage
Good - so many people want that question asked!
#dcmscommittee #NigelFarage
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Whilst the rest of the world is appalled at the United States’ slide into fascism, the UK Reform Party is taking notes on how to do it. This makes for a chilling read. #r4today need to do less coddling and more confrontation. @nation.cymru #PressFreedom #NigelFarage
Reform’s ‘Trumpian’ legal threats hint at more aggressive approach to media
Ultimatums sent to publications appear to intensify as Nigel Farage’s party rises in polls
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Whilst the rest of the world is appalled at the United States’ slide into fascism, the UK Reform Party is taking notes on how to do it. This makes for a chilling read. #r4today need to do less coddling and more confrontation. @nation.cymru #PressFreedom #NigelFarage
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"He is lying his racist, bullying, fascist head off" .... situation normal.
Only difference is he probably wasn't being paid by Moscow back then.
Only difference is he probably wasn't being paid by Moscow back then.
November 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
"He is lying his racist, bullying, fascist head off" .... situation normal.
Only difference is he probably wasn't being paid by Moscow back then.
Only difference is he probably wasn't being paid by Moscow back then.
This is a lovely piece in the RA mag. I was immediately hooked on the story of these bold, beautiful, unconventional women and their extraordinary cultural life (quite a family..!)
The Watts Gallery being conveniently near my sister's house, I feel a road trip to Surrey coming on...
#art
The Watts Gallery being conveniently near my sister's house, I feel a road trip to Surrey coming on...
#art
Very excited about the exhibition on the Pattle Sisters, the Franco-Bengali sisterhood who helped shape 19thC art, one of whom was Julia Margaret Cameron and another of whom, Sophia, was my great great grandmother. The exhibition opens next week the Watts Gallery
November 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
This is a lovely piece in the RA mag. I was immediately hooked on the story of these bold, beautiful, unconventional women and their extraordinary cultural life (quite a family..!)
The Watts Gallery being conveniently near my sister's house, I feel a road trip to Surrey coming on...
#art
The Watts Gallery being conveniently near my sister's house, I feel a road trip to Surrey coming on...
#art
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Farage is speaking at Venue Cymru tonight.
Last revamped in 2018 with £1.8 million of EU development money and another £1 million in business development cash.
Original development also received significant EU funding.
Farage, by contrast, will give Llandudno nothing but hot air and lies.
Last revamped in 2018 with £1.8 million of EU development money and another £1 million in business development cash.
Original development also received significant EU funding.
Farage, by contrast, will give Llandudno nothing but hot air and lies.
November 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Farage is speaking at Venue Cymru tonight.
Last revamped in 2018 with £1.8 million of EU development money and another £1 million in business development cash.
Original development also received significant EU funding.
Farage, by contrast, will give Llandudno nothing but hot air and lies.
Last revamped in 2018 with £1.8 million of EU development money and another £1 million in business development cash.
Original development also received significant EU funding.
Farage, by contrast, will give Llandudno nothing but hot air and lies.
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For this #MosaicMonday, a couple of examples of elephants in the Piazzale delle Corporazioni in Ostia. One in close-up but another included in a wider view to show the context for those who aren't familiar (yet?) with the wonders of Ostia.
📷2022
#AncientBlueSky 🏺
📷2022
#AncientBlueSky 🏺
November 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
For this #MosaicMonday, a couple of examples of elephants in the Piazzale delle Corporazioni in Ostia. One in close-up but another included in a wider view to show the context for those who aren't familiar (yet?) with the wonders of Ostia.
📷2022
#AncientBlueSky 🏺
📷2022
#AncientBlueSky 🏺
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"A new urban environment built mainly of wood," pre-1666 London has entered the chat
What do you think of this: a new urban environment built mainly of wood, linked by #trams: www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How ambitious ‘forest city’ plan for England could become a reality
Cross-party coalition behind proposals hope eco-friendly scheme for million people could begin before end of decade
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
"A new urban environment built mainly of wood," pre-1666 London has entered the chat
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When the history of the extreme anti-vaccine and conspiracy theory movement is written, this photo should be seen as absolutely central and foundational.
Three physicians supporting anti-vaccine pronouncements from Trump & RFK Jr.
Three physicians supporting anti-vaccine pronouncements from Trump & RFK Jr.
November 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
When the history of the extreme anti-vaccine and conspiracy theory movement is written, this photo should be seen as absolutely central and foundational.
Three physicians supporting anti-vaccine pronouncements from Trump & RFK Jr.
Three physicians supporting anti-vaccine pronouncements from Trump & RFK Jr.
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The only reason Gill stopped being the Reform UK leader in Wales was because he failed to win a seat in the 2021 Senedd election.
Zia Yusuf keeps trying to make this sound like this is ancient history, and Reform washed their hands of him, but nothing is further from the truth.
Zia Yusuf keeps trying to make this sound like this is ancient history, and Reform washed their hands of him, but nothing is further from the truth.
November 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM
The only reason Gill stopped being the Reform UK leader in Wales was because he failed to win a seat in the 2021 Senedd election.
Zia Yusuf keeps trying to make this sound like this is ancient history, and Reform washed their hands of him, but nothing is further from the truth.
Zia Yusuf keeps trying to make this sound like this is ancient history, and Reform washed their hands of him, but nothing is further from the truth.
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1) Start the worst European war since 1945 and commit every imaginable war crime
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
November 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
1) Start the worst European war since 1945 and commit every imaginable war crime
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
2) Decide how you want to be rewarded for your aggression
3) Leak the list of your desiderata to the US press
4) Wait for the US president to enforce your wish list on your victim.
Russian policy 2025
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This petition for a public inquiry into Russian interference is up to 9.6k, and growing fast. We must do everything in our power to break through the establishment's wall of silence about Russian interference. Please share the petition as widely as possible.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 23, 2025 at 3:23 PM
This petition for a public inquiry into Russian interference is up to 9.6k, and growing fast. We must do everything in our power to break through the establishment's wall of silence about Russian interference. Please share the petition as widely as possible.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 23, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Reform 2025 Ltd having to suspend yet another councillor, this time in Lancashire, is a symptom of a wider problem | Peter Sagar
Senior Lancashire Reform UK councillor suspended by party
Reform 2025 Ltd having to suspend yet another councillor, this time in Lancashire, is a symptom of a wider problem
northwestbylines.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Reform 2025 Ltd having to suspend yet another councillor, this time in Lancashire, is a symptom of a wider problem | Peter Sagar
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The Great Barrington Declaration dudes got famous by attacking Dr Fauci & accusing him of “fascism,” but now these dudes are running the country & serving their masters, Trump & RFK Jr, in an ACTUAL fascist regime that’s kidnapping people—including kids—& putting them in horrific detention centers
November 23, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The Great Barrington Declaration dudes got famous by attacking Dr Fauci & accusing him of “fascism,” but now these dudes are running the country & serving their masters, Trump & RFK Jr, in an ACTUAL fascist regime that’s kidnapping people—including kids—& putting them in horrific detention centers
For those who missed it and those who want to hear it again, we are delighted to say that the recording of Glynn Davis's talk on the Colchester Vase is now available on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TRX....
November 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Unusual stained glass in St Chad's Church, Farndon, in #Cheshire, both for its date and subject matter. It was commissioned in about 1660 by #Royalist squire William Barnston to celebrate his success defending the city of Chester from #Parliamentarian forces in 1643-5.
#StainedGlassSunday #CivilWar
#StainedGlassSunday #CivilWar
November 23, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Unusual stained glass in St Chad's Church, Farndon, in #Cheshire, both for its date and subject matter. It was commissioned in about 1660 by #Royalist squire William Barnston to celebrate his success defending the city of Chester from #Parliamentarian forces in 1643-5.
#StainedGlassSunday #CivilWar
#StainedGlassSunday #CivilWar
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And, of course, we couldn't mention Stonehenge this #StandingStoneSunday without acknowledging the best thing that happened there
Ever
Happy #DoctorWhoDay to those that celebrate
Ever
Happy #DoctorWhoDay to those that celebrate
November 23, 2025 at 9:37 AM
And, of course, we couldn't mention Stonehenge this #StandingStoneSunday without acknowledging the best thing that happened there
Ever
Happy #DoctorWhoDay to those that celebrate
Ever
Happy #DoctorWhoDay to those that celebrate