Robert Foxon
@robertfoxon.bsky.social
United Kingdom.
Likes: hiking, gardening, reading sci-fi and fantasy, cooking and food, folk music, canal holidays, model railways and visiting other countries.
Hates: beetroot.
Politics: centrist. Mutuals and co-ops not corporations or nationalisation.
Likes: hiking, gardening, reading sci-fi and fantasy, cooking and food, folk music, canal holidays, model railways and visiting other countries.
Hates: beetroot.
Politics: centrist. Mutuals and co-ops not corporations or nationalisation.
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Born in Bristol in 1825, Henry Browne Blackwell (brother of Elizabeth) moved to America in 1832. As an adult he toured the USA with his wife Lucy Stone, advocating for women’s suffrage and the rights of women, arguing that no nation could be regarded as civilised until men and women were equal.
January 17, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Born in Bristol in 1825, Henry Browne Blackwell (brother of Elizabeth) moved to America in 1832. As an adult he toured the USA with his wife Lucy Stone, advocating for women’s suffrage and the rights of women, arguing that no nation could be regarded as civilised until men and women were equal.
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More than 200,000 Danish citizens have signed a petition to buy California as a response to Trump’s attempt to take Greenland.
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
January 17, 2026 at 5:36 PM
More than 200,000 Danish citizens have signed a petition to buy California as a response to Trump’s attempt to take Greenland.
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
They say they will provide Californians with “rule of law, universal health care, fact-based politics, and a lifetime supply of Danish pastries.”
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Enjoyable subtitles on Digging for Britain @profaliceroberts.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Enjoyable subtitles on Digging for Britain @profaliceroberts.bsky.social
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'British nurse, Neomi Bennett, and other healthcare workers speak out about feeling intimidated and scared to visit homes displaying St George's flags, viewing them as potentially hostile signals rather than festive symbols ... areas with many flags to feel like "no-go zones"'
via Anthony Linford
via Anthony Linford
January 18, 2026 at 8:05 AM
'British nurse, Neomi Bennett, and other healthcare workers speak out about feeling intimidated and scared to visit homes displaying St George's flags, viewing them as potentially hostile signals rather than festive symbols ... areas with many flags to feel like "no-go zones"'
via Anthony Linford
via Anthony Linford
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The orange buffoon would actually accept it as well as he is such a loathsome scumbag. The world just keeps laughing at him. Sad 😂
January 18, 2026 at 9:34 AM
The orange buffoon would actually accept it as well as he is such a loathsome scumbag. The world just keeps laughing at him. Sad 😂
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Here’s a short poem about the power of poetry to change the world.
January 18, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Here’s a short poem about the power of poetry to change the world.
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Old Warwickshire rhyme naming types of ale brewed from a single quantity of malt – strongest first:
Black strap,
Ruffle-me-cap,
Fine-and-clear.
Table beer.
#FolkloreSunday
Black strap,
Ruffle-me-cap,
Fine-and-clear.
Table beer.
#FolkloreSunday
January 18, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Old Warwickshire rhyme naming types of ale brewed from a single quantity of malt – strongest first:
Black strap,
Ruffle-me-cap,
Fine-and-clear.
Table beer.
#FolkloreSunday
Black strap,
Ruffle-me-cap,
Fine-and-clear.
Table beer.
#FolkloreSunday
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It’s a real shame that Nigel Farage is too unwell to do interviews the morning after Donald Trump threatens us with sanctions.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.
January 18, 2026 at 10:51 AM
It’s a real shame that Nigel Farage is too unwell to do interviews the morning after Donald Trump threatens us with sanctions.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.
Here he is with “the bravest man he ever met”. He campaigned to make Trump President, and has spent the last year enjoying all the chaos he has caused.
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In old England, an ale-pole or ale-stake, set like a flagpole or suspended outside an inn, marked that fresh ale was on sale. Often dressed with ivy, long linked to Bacchus, the Roman god of drink and revelry, it called passers-by to stop and share the cheer 🍺
#FolkloreSunday
#FolkloreSunday
January 18, 2026 at 10:37 AM
In old England, an ale-pole or ale-stake, set like a flagpole or suspended outside an inn, marked that fresh ale was on sale. Often dressed with ivy, long linked to Bacchus, the Roman god of drink and revelry, it called passers-by to stop and share the cheer 🍺
#FolkloreSunday
#FolkloreSunday
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Palantir was a warning sign.
Keir Starmer choosing to hand our data and security to US tech companies is an outrageous failure of judgment.
All in the name of "investment." What about national security?
Keir Starmer choosing to hand our data and security to US tech companies is an outrageous failure of judgment.
All in the name of "investment." What about national security?
January 18, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Palantir was a warning sign.
Keir Starmer choosing to hand our data and security to US tech companies is an outrageous failure of judgment.
All in the name of "investment." What about national security?
Keir Starmer choosing to hand our data and security to US tech companies is an outrageous failure of judgment.
All in the name of "investment." What about national security?
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Starmer must stand up to Trump.
January 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Starmer must stand up to Trump.
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“Don’t ask”
From the Private Eye archive.
Issue 711, March 1989.
From the Private Eye archive.
Issue 711, March 1989.
January 18, 2026 at 5:54 PM
“Don’t ask”
From the Private Eye archive.
Issue 711, March 1989.
From the Private Eye archive.
Issue 711, March 1989.
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Nuuk, Greenland. Mass protest at the American Consulate
January 17, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Nuuk, Greenland. Mass protest at the American Consulate
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Say what you want, but Massie has game.
January 16, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Say what you want, but Massie has game.
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God bless Robert Generic, Britain's favourite Ozempic root vegetable, who has today sacrificed his personal ambitions of political power so he could - let me check my notes - pursue political power.
January 16, 2026 at 11:04 PM
God bless Robert Generic, Britain's favourite Ozempic root vegetable, who has today sacrificed his personal ambitions of political power so he could - let me check my notes - pursue political power.
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This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
January 17, 2026 at 7:12 AM
This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
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Just leaving this here
@sheffieldforeurope.bsky.social
@sheffieldforeurope.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Just leaving this here
@sheffieldforeurope.bsky.social
@sheffieldforeurope.bsky.social
We recently received some wonderful colour production samples of the OO Gauge GNR 8-Ton Van.
Delivery of these vans is expected at some point in Q1 of this year. Keep an eye on the newsletter for more info!
Delivery of these vans is expected at some point in Q1 of this year. Keep an eye on the newsletter for more info!
January 17, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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We recently received some wonderful colour production samples of the OO Gauge GNR 8-Ton Van.
Delivery of these vans is expected at some point in Q1 of this year. Keep an eye on the newsletter for more info!
Delivery of these vans is expected at some point in Q1 of this year. Keep an eye on the newsletter for more info!
January 17, 2026 at 10:11 AM
We recently received some wonderful colour production samples of the OO Gauge GNR 8-Ton Van.
Delivery of these vans is expected at some point in Q1 of this year. Keep an eye on the newsletter for more info!
Delivery of these vans is expected at some point in Q1 of this year. Keep an eye on the newsletter for more info!
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January 17, 2026 at 2:23 AM
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Will the real true patriots please stand up...
@bjennings90.bsky.social on Jenrick becoming the latest of the washed up Tory brigade in Reform UK.
@bjennings90.bsky.social on Jenrick becoming the latest of the washed up Tory brigade in Reform UK.
January 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Will the real true patriots please stand up...
@bjennings90.bsky.social on Jenrick becoming the latest of the washed up Tory brigade in Reform UK.
@bjennings90.bsky.social on Jenrick becoming the latest of the washed up Tory brigade in Reform UK.