Martin
@martwbel.bsky.social
Books, history, gardening, trains & Indian food. Naturist. Ankylosing Spondylitis. Gay 🏳️🌈 married to Doug. Left wing politics ❤️
Hampshire, UK 🇬🇧
Hampshire, UK 🇬🇧
Really pleased Roman & Harley Moon won! Well deserved. Gutted that Dylan & Jackie didn’t have enough money to finish though. 😢
What a race!
#celebrityraceacrosstheworld 🌍 🏃
What a race!
#celebrityraceacrosstheworld 🌍 🏃
December 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Really pleased Roman & Harley Moon won! Well deserved. Gutted that Dylan & Jackie didn’t have enough money to finish though. 😢
What a race!
#celebrityraceacrosstheworld 🌍 🏃
What a race!
#celebrityraceacrosstheworld 🌍 🏃
Just watched the final episode. Yes I cried. Neighbours, Australia’s most iconic soap opera, part of my life since it first screened in the UK in 1986. I’ve been a regular viewer since. The sun may have set on Ramsay St, but it’ll never die. Thanks to all the actors and staff. Farewell❤️❤️ #Neighbours
December 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Just watched the final episode. Yes I cried. Neighbours, Australia’s most iconic soap opera, part of my life since it first screened in the UK in 1986. I’ve been a regular viewer since. The sun may have set on Ramsay St, but it’ll never die. Thanks to all the actors and staff. Farewell❤️❤️ #Neighbours
On page 53 of 25 Days by Per Jacobsen
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25 Days
25 days, 25 chapters. This December, the countdown to C…
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December 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
On page 53 of 25 Days by Per Jacobsen
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Good morning! Clouding over, but at least it’s dry for now. Have a fab Thursday.
December 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Good morning! Clouding over, but at least it’s dry for now. Have a fab Thursday.
Queen Elizabeth II first appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony as monarch in 1953, greeting the public after her coronation ceremony. Her final balcony moment came in 2022 during her Platinum Jubilee, a historic appearance celebrating 70 years on the throne. Our longest reigning monarch 👑 ❤️
December 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Queen Elizabeth II first appeared on the Buckingham Palace balcony as monarch in 1953, greeting the public after her coronation ceremony. Her final balcony moment came in 2022 during her Platinum Jubilee, a historic appearance celebrating 70 years on the throne. Our longest reigning monarch 👑 ❤️
When a Class 801 Azuma almost spoils the view of Class A1 60163 Tornado steam locomotive on a heritage railtour arriving into York Railway Station. #uktrains
Courtesy njvphotographee on X
Courtesy njvphotographee on X
December 10, 2025 at 10:56 PM
When a Class 801 Azuma almost spoils the view of Class A1 60163 Tornado steam locomotive on a heritage railtour arriving into York Railway Station. #uktrains
Courtesy njvphotographee on X
Courtesy njvphotographee on X
I’m glad I visited the US in 2006, when it was a friendly, welcoming and tolerant country. For a President who bangs on about freedom of speech & expression, these rules are an unnecessary invasion of personal freedom & privacy. I’m never going back. Love America, but your President is insane.
December 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I’m glad I visited the US in 2006, when it was a friendly, welcoming and tolerant country. For a President who bangs on about freedom of speech & expression, these rules are an unnecessary invasion of personal freedom & privacy. I’m never going back. Love America, but your President is insane.
Meeting of the 006’s - Class 222 Meridian 006 and Class 810 Aurora 006 side by side at London St Pancras International Railway Station. #uktrains
December 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Meeting of the 006’s - Class 222 Meridian 006 and Class 810 Aurora 006 side by side at London St Pancras International Railway Station. #uktrains
5 out of 5 stars to Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney, and my review:
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
December 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
5 out of 5 stars to Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney, and my review:
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
A rare, sunny day with no rain. 🤞🏻
December 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
A rare, sunny day with no rain. 🤞🏻
Busy day today, hospital appointment this morning, popped into town for a few bits, some lunch then a walk to the post box, nearly got blown there in the strong wind! Now it’s a nice cup of tea and my book. Stay safe out there with this storm.
December 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Busy day today, hospital appointment this morning, popped into town for a few bits, some lunch then a walk to the post box, nearly got blown there in the strong wind! Now it’s a nice cup of tea and my book. Stay safe out there with this storm.
The UK 🇬🇧 along with Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Portugal & Sweden are coal-free European nations. The UK was the first G7 major economy to switch off dirty coal burning power stations. Showing the world you can pursue a low carbon energy future. 💚
December 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The UK 🇬🇧 along with Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Portugal & Sweden are coal-free European nations. The UK was the first G7 major economy to switch off dirty coal burning power stations. Showing the world you can pursue a low carbon energy future. 💚
UK 🇬🇧 National Grid live. An incredible 43% of our power supplied by wind. Still importing 24% from our European neighbours via the inter connectors. Selling surplus energy to Ireland. An interesting read. Courtesy UK National Grid Live Stream.
December 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
UK 🇬🇧 National Grid live. An incredible 43% of our power supplied by wind. Still importing 24% from our European neighbours via the inter connectors. Selling surplus energy to Ireland. An interesting read. Courtesy UK National Grid Live Stream.
Wind power hit a new record! On 5th December 2025, electricity generated by wind power provided nearly 50% of Britain’s electricity ⚡️ demand. Absolutely brilliant! 💚
December 8, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Wind power hit a new record! On 5th December 2025, electricity generated by wind power provided nearly 50% of Britain’s electricity ⚡️ demand. Absolutely brilliant! 💚
On page 201 of Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
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Beautiful Ugly
The million-copy bestselling author of His and Hers, Al…
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December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
On page 201 of Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
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Happy Monday everyone. The weather today can be summed up by one emoji ☔️
December 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Happy Monday everyone. The weather today can be summed up by one emoji ☔️
Good night 😴 with one of my favourite Kylie songs. Sincerely yours ❤️ xx 👠 🏳️🌈
December 7, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Good night 😴 with one of my favourite Kylie songs. Sincerely yours ❤️ xx 👠 🏳️🌈
Morning everyone, not a great day weather wise, but have a relaxing Sunday.
December 7, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Morning everyone, not a great day weather wise, but have a relaxing Sunday.
London Underground, Piccadilly Line at Kings Cross St Pancras Station - westbound to Heathrow Airport terminals T2, T3 & T5. 🚇
December 6, 2025 at 10:51 PM
London Underground, Piccadilly Line at Kings Cross St Pancras Station - westbound to Heathrow Airport terminals T2, T3 & T5. 🚇
An LNER Azuma cab view of the sunrise on the early morning high speed flying Scotsman service from Edinburgh Waverley to London Kings Cross. Video courtesy LNER 🚄 #uktrains
December 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
An LNER Azuma cab view of the sunrise on the early morning high speed flying Scotsman service from Edinburgh Waverley to London Kings Cross. Video courtesy LNER 🚄 #uktrains
Reposted by Martin
Have you ever wanted to watch the sunrise from the driver's cab of our Flying Scotsman service between Edinburgh Waverley and London King's Cross?
You can see the full four hour journey on YouTube channel now!
🔗 youtu.be/aLcZp3FhxP4
You can see the full four hour journey on YouTube channel now!
🔗 youtu.be/aLcZp3FhxP4
Sunrise from the Flying Scotsman | Edinburgh Waverley to London King's Cross
YouTube video by London North Eastern Railway
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December 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Have you ever wanted to watch the sunrise from the driver's cab of our Flying Scotsman service between Edinburgh Waverley and London King's Cross?
You can see the full four hour journey on YouTube channel now!
🔗 youtu.be/aLcZp3FhxP4
You can see the full four hour journey on YouTube channel now!
🔗 youtu.be/aLcZp3FhxP4
A damp & mild Saturday afternoon.
December 6, 2025 at 1:20 PM
A damp & mild Saturday afternoon.
Direct Eurostar trains through to Germany one step closer. London to Paris, Brussels & Amsterdam could be joined by Stuttgart & Frankfurt. But Berlin direct is still a problem. 🚄
metro.co.uk/2025/12/05/d...
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Direct trains from UK to Germany are ‘one step closer’ — but one city's left out
Under the proposals, passengers could reach Cologne in four hours and Frankfurt in less than five hours from the UK capital.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Direct Eurostar trains through to Germany one step closer. London to Paris, Brussels & Amsterdam could be joined by Stuttgart & Frankfurt. But Berlin direct is still a problem. 🚄
metro.co.uk/2025/12/05/d...
metro.co.uk/2025/12/05/d...
In a massive vote for London 🇬🇧, Visa decides to relocate its European Headquarters to London’s Canary Wharf financial & residential skyscraper district.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM
In a massive vote for London 🇬🇧, Visa decides to relocate its European Headquarters to London’s Canary Wharf financial & residential skyscraper district.
www.reuters.com/business/vis...
www.reuters.com/business/vis...
On page 105 of Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
OMG this book is so good! 😊
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OMG this book is so good! 😊
www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
Beautiful Ugly
The million-copy bestselling author of His and Hers, Al…
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December 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
On page 105 of Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney
OMG this book is so good! 😊
www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...
OMG this book is so good! 😊
www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...