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My Kind of London @mykindoflondon.bsky.social · 9d

A new display has opened at the #GuildhallArtGallery with a selection of items showcasing the rich history of Epping Forest, the largest publicly owned open space in #London. Have you been to #EppingForest yet?

Heritage Gallery Exhibition: Epping Forest - City of London

On display at the Heritage Gallery are a selection of items showcasing the rich history of Epping Forest.

www.thecityofldn.com

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Dave Andress @davidandress.bsky.social · 6d

"What's it like, being the UK's first Black woman professor of history?"

historianmemory.bsky.social @historianmemory.bsky.social · 6d

Yesterday: imagine managing to get the last seat on a packed train even in 1st class, just to be confronted by a frail 75+ White man who decided that the only Black person in the carriage (and NOT the only person who got on that carriage) couldn't possibly have a 1st class ticket.

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Nazeea Elahi @ntelahi.bsky.social · 7d

When you’re alone in the museum office and have got lots and lots of documents to number….the Bollywood music will be playing loud.

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The Egypt Exploration Society @theees.bsky.social · 9d

We've launched a podcast: #AwayWithThePharaohs!

Listen now for an introduction to @theees.bsky.social and the #podcast itself. Make sure you follow to never miss our monthly episodes (starting tomorrow), bringing Egypt to life in ways you’ve never heard before! #InternationalPodcastDay

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 12d

japanese lights 12:12:39

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Nazeea Elahi @ntelahi.bsky.social · 15d

Scenes from Belvedere Palace #Vienna

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Nazeea Elahi @ntelahi.bsky.social · 16d

Impressive Imperial Carriages #SchonbrunnPalace #Vienna

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Nazeea Elahi @ntelahi.bsky.social · 16d

The room where the Austro-Hungarian empire and monarchy came to an end in 1918. #SchonbrunnPalace #Vienna

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Nazeea Elahi @ntelahi.bsky.social · 16d

A beautiful way to spend your day #SchonbrunnPalace #Vienna

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Nazeea Elahi @ntelahi.bsky.social · 17d

And this is how you do stairs leading up to your museum #Albertina #Vienna

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Nazeea Elahi @ntelahi.bsky.social · 17d

How to library. #HofburgPalace #Vienna

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Nazeea Elahi @ntelahi.bsky.social · 17d

Hofburg Palace #Vienna

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The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 23d

Poems on the painting of cranes. Painting by Tawaraya Sotatsu (1570-1643), calligraphy by Hon'ami Koetsu (1558-1637). Japan

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Suzanne Karr Schmidt @drkarrschmidt.bsky.social · 22d

They're The Same Picture.

Golden manuscript face inside green leaves, triangular.

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Ika @ikaferrergotic.bsky.social · 23d

I'll leave this here. As a reminder of how we failed as a humanity. Of how international laws don't apply to everyone equally. How this was us yesterday, them today but could be YOU tomorrow.

Shame on us. All.

Stop genocide in Palestine TODAY! No more excuses. Enough is enough!

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Prof Frank McDonough @fxmc1957.bsky.social · 25d

PERSON OF THE DAY. 15 September 1928. Alexander Fleming discovered the antibiotic penicillin in the mold Penicillium Notantum. It was later turned into a life-saving antibiotic drug by Howard Florey, Ernst Chain and their colleagues at Oxford University. All involved won Nobel Prizes.

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Waltham Forest Archives @lbwfarchives.bsky.social · 25d

Hoe Street station, Walthamstow. 📷 Early 20th cent postcard from VHM collection, available in our Searchroom. Opened by the GER in 1870, Hoe Street station became Walthamstow Central in Sep 1968, when the underground Victoria line opened from Walthamstow Central to Highbury & Islington. #Railway200

Hoe Street station, Walthamstow.

📷 Early 20th cent postcard from Vestry House Museum collection.

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Nazeea Elahi @ntelahi.bsky.social · 24d

My six wives umbrella

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Amy @amzomac.bsky.social · 24d

“One day, when it’s safe, when there’s no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it’s too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this.”

- Omar El Akkad

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Nazeea Elahi @ntelahi.bsky.social · 26d

Really recommend seeing the 19th century replica of the Bayeux Tapestry at Reading Museum. No crowds so you can get up close and read the explanation for each scene. Great preparation before hopefully seeing the real one next year.

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Nazeea Elahi @ntelahi.bsky.social · 26d

Reading Abbey ruins as a result of not only the Reformation but also the Civil War.

Nazeea Elahi @ntelahi.bsky.social · 27d

Love how Strawberry Hill House has become a fairy tale castle for a few days.

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Nazeea Elahi @ntelahi.bsky.social · 28d

Brightening up a train journey

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Frog and Toad Bot @frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · 28d

Frog walked into the house. It was dark. All the shutters were closed. “Toad, where are you?” called Frog.

“Go away,” said the voice from a corner of the room.

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 29d

Gary Lineker gets his biggest cheer of the night by far from the audience for saying his award was for "speaking up for those who have no voice"

We know why Gary won.

Free Palestine.

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