Meg
@roaringmeg.bsky.social
Arts & Crafts art & architecture, Italian Renaissance art, books and beer. Family history addict. Train traveller. Environmentally conscious. Former librarian. Stratford for Europe. Green Party member. Manchester City supporter
As Gorton is in the news I thought I’d share this blog about the library when it moved from Cambert Lane to the new Hub.
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Gorton Library’s New Chapter
Gorton Library has moved into its new home, the lovely brand spanking new Gorton Hub. Although there is always sadness in leaving the comfort of our old surroundings and all the memories attached, …
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January 31, 2026 at 6:34 PM
As Gorton is in the news I thought I’d share this blog about the library when it moved from Cambert Lane to the new Hub.
manclibraries.blog/gorton-libra...
manclibraries.blog/gorton-libra...
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Nigel Farage claims that he's fighting the Greens.
But for weeks now he's refused to debate me.
Reform know Gorton & Denton are ready to vote for the Green Party.
But for weeks now he's refused to debate me.
Reform know Gorton & Denton are ready to vote for the Green Party.
January 31, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Nigel Farage claims that he's fighting the Greens.
But for weeks now he's refused to debate me.
Reform know Gorton & Denton are ready to vote for the Green Party.
But for weeks now he's refused to debate me.
Reform know Gorton & Denton are ready to vote for the Green Party.
A fascinating read but also rather alarming that my 2x great grandfather who was a mariner in #Whitehaven in the 18th century might have been involved in the slave trade. 😱
January 31, 2026 at 6:24 PM
A fascinating read but also rather alarming that my 2x great grandfather who was a mariner in #Whitehaven in the 18th century might have been involved in the slave trade. 😱
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January Wikimedia Commons photo dump 📸
If you visit Wikipedia's homepage, every day you will see a "Today's featured picture" taken from Wikipedia's sister project Wikimedia Commons – like the ones you see in this post.
Explore more ➡️ w.wiki/HdMs
If you visit Wikipedia's homepage, every day you will see a "Today's featured picture" taken from Wikipedia's sister project Wikimedia Commons – like the ones you see in this post.
Explore more ➡️ w.wiki/HdMs
January 31, 2026 at 2:29 PM
January Wikimedia Commons photo dump 📸
If you visit Wikipedia's homepage, every day you will see a "Today's featured picture" taken from Wikipedia's sister project Wikimedia Commons – like the ones you see in this post.
Explore more ➡️ w.wiki/HdMs
If you visit Wikipedia's homepage, every day you will see a "Today's featured picture" taken from Wikipedia's sister project Wikimedia Commons – like the ones you see in this post.
Explore more ➡️ w.wiki/HdMs
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Painted panels of the early C16th rood screen dado within Salthouse, St Nicholas, on the north Norfolk coast #norfolk #churches #medieval #art #roodscreen #history #heritage #architecture
January 31, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Painted panels of the early C16th rood screen dado within Salthouse, St Nicholas, on the north Norfolk coast #norfolk #churches #medieval #art #roodscreen #history #heritage #architecture
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Bezos paid Melania’s production company $40million and paid another $35 million to promote it meanwhile…
January 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Bezos paid Melania’s production company $40million and paid another $35 million to promote it meanwhile…
31 January 1916 Lance Corporal Harry Hetherington (28264) of 1 Bn The King's (Liverpool Regiment) was killed in action and buried in the Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner.
Harry is also remembered inside the Stockport War Memorial #WW1 #History #HistoryMatters
Harry is also remembered inside the Stockport War Memorial #WW1 #History #HistoryMatters
January 31, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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31 January 1916 Lance Corporal Harry Hetherington (28264) of 1 Bn The King's (Liverpool Regiment) was killed in action and buried in the Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner.
Harry is also remembered inside the Stockport War Memorial #WW1 #History #HistoryMatters
Harry is also remembered inside the Stockport War Memorial #WW1 #History #HistoryMatters
January 31, 2026 at 9:35 AM
31 January 1916 Lance Corporal Harry Hetherington (28264) of 1 Bn The King's (Liverpool Regiment) was killed in action and buried in the Guards Cemetery, Windy Corner.
Harry is also remembered inside the Stockport War Memorial #WW1 #History #HistoryMatters
Harry is also remembered inside the Stockport War Memorial #WW1 #History #HistoryMatters
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I'll be talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' at Harrogate Forum on Thurs Feb 26th, 10am, St Paul's Church Hall. Book due out that day, can be preordered from bookshops or websites. www.harrogateforum.org
January 14, 2026 at 2:03 PM
I'll be talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' at Harrogate Forum on Thurs Feb 26th, 10am, St Paul's Church Hall. Book due out that day, can be preordered from bookshops or websites. www.harrogateforum.org
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"Yes of course" Keir Starmer answers Andy Slaughter MP that he'll meet victims of press abuse. Nathan Sparkes, Hacked Off CEO: “It's critical this meeting takes place as soon as possible, so legislation can be brought forward and public can be protected from intrusion, harassment and other abuses.”
December 17, 2025 at 11:25 AM
"Yes of course" Keir Starmer answers Andy Slaughter MP that he'll meet victims of press abuse. Nathan Sparkes, Hacked Off CEO: “It's critical this meeting takes place as soon as possible, so legislation can be brought forward and public can be protected from intrusion, harassment and other abuses.”
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Really happy to be doing this event in Hodge Hill Birmingham with Robert Beckford - online and in person. Tickets below.
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Buy tickets – 'Our Land' with Corinne Fowler & Robert Beckford: What has the British countryside got to do with Empire? – Zoom
'Our Land' with Corinne Fowler & Robert Beckford: What has the British countryside got to do with Empire? – Zoom, Wed 18 Mar 2026 - You are welcome to attend this event online (via zoom) or in person,...
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January 26, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Really happy to be doing this event in Hodge Hill Birmingham with Robert Beckford - online and in person. Tickets below.
www.tickettailor.com/events/hodge...
www.tickettailor.com/events/hodge...
Save our swifts 🪶
Press release: Scotland passes 'swift bricks' into law | Bylines Scotland
Swift action as Scotland shows England up
Press release: Scotland passes 'swift bricks' into law
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January 31, 2026 at 9:09 AM
Save our swifts 🪶
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Today! Online tickets available!
Grab an online ticket to Challenging the War Machine, and join us for our first summit today, Saturday!
🔗 secure.declassifieduk.org/CTWM
Grab an online ticket to Challenging the War Machine, and join us for our first summit today, Saturday!
🔗 secure.declassifieduk.org/CTWM
January 31, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Today! Online tickets available!
Grab an online ticket to Challenging the War Machine, and join us for our first summit today, Saturday!
🔗 secure.declassifieduk.org/CTWM
Grab an online ticket to Challenging the War Machine, and join us for our first summit today, Saturday!
🔗 secure.declassifieduk.org/CTWM
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Your reminder for Gorton and Denton: a serious by-election campaign needs a lot of boots on the ground and costs around £100,000.
Reform gets that money from shady donors.
Reform gets that money from shady donors.
January 31, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Your reminder for Gorton and Denton: a serious by-election campaign needs a lot of boots on the ground and costs around £100,000.
Reform gets that money from shady donors.
Reform gets that money from shady donors.
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Attention: Reform UK is not Tory 2.0. It is the far right in a suit.
When a far right racist thug like Tommy Robinson endorses them, believe him. I am sharing Labour chair @annaturley.bsky.social’s letter urging Reform’s candidate to reject this poison. I am posting the full letter here.
When a far right racist thug like Tommy Robinson endorses them, believe him. I am sharing Labour chair @annaturley.bsky.social’s letter urging Reform’s candidate to reject this poison. I am posting the full letter here.
January 30, 2026 at 8:58 PM
Attention: Reform UK is not Tory 2.0. It is the far right in a suit.
When a far right racist thug like Tommy Robinson endorses them, believe him. I am sharing Labour chair @annaturley.bsky.social’s letter urging Reform’s candidate to reject this poison. I am posting the full letter here.
When a far right racist thug like Tommy Robinson endorses them, believe him. I am sharing Labour chair @annaturley.bsky.social’s letter urging Reform’s candidate to reject this poison. I am posting the full letter here.
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Here we see working class Mancunian lad Matt Goodwin campaigning vigorously and winning over yet another voter in the Gorton and Denton by-election.
January 31, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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Six years ago 31 January 2020 #OnThisDay the U.K. left the European Union. I’m still waiting for those #Brexit benefits. How about you?
January 31, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Six years ago 31 January 2020 #OnThisDay the U.K. left the European Union. I’m still waiting for those #Brexit benefits. How about you?
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Join us as we celebrate Lunar New Year with treats, gifts, and an exclusive Cityzens prize ✨⬇️
January 30, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Join us as we celebrate Lunar New Year with treats, gifts, and an exclusive Cityzens prize ✨⬇️
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Can’t believe they released the Epstein files to cover up for the Melania movie.
January 30, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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🏛️ The beautiful mosaic floor of the Roman baths at the sanctuary of Poseidon, Isthmia, Greece. The baths were built in 150 CE on the site of pre-existing ancient Greek baths. 📹 My own.
January 30, 2026 at 1:04 PM
🏛️ The beautiful mosaic floor of the Roman baths at the sanctuary of Poseidon, Isthmia, Greece. The baths were built in 150 CE on the site of pre-existing ancient Greek baths. 📹 My own.