Susan Major
@suemajor.bsky.social
Railway historian, living in York UK. https://susanmajorhistory.wordpress.com. Working class railway excursions mid-19c Britain, inc women's leisure mobility. Women railway workers WWII. FellowRHS. Local history for www.clementshallhistorygroup.org.uk
Jon Kenny telling us about DNA and archaeology @yorkfhs.bsky.social.
February 4, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Jon Kenny telling us about DNA and archaeology @yorkfhs.bsky.social.
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Two things to learn from this.
1. The rightwing newspapers are lobby groups whose purpose is to advance the class interest of their proprietors.
2. Lobbyists for the rich and powerful lose their jobs if they are not prepared to lie.
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-...
1. The rightwing newspapers are lobby groups whose purpose is to advance the class interest of their proprietors.
2. Lobbyists for the rich and powerful lose their jobs if they are not prepared to lie.
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-...
Analysis: UK newspaper editorial opposition to climate action overtakes support for first time - Carbon Brief
Nearly 100 UK newspaper editorials opposed climate action in 2025, a record figure that reveals the backlash against net-zero in the right-leaning press
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January 26, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Two things to learn from this.
1. The rightwing newspapers are lobby groups whose purpose is to advance the class interest of their proprietors.
2. Lobbyists for the rich and powerful lose their jobs if they are not prepared to lie.
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-...
1. The rightwing newspapers are lobby groups whose purpose is to advance the class interest of their proprietors.
2. Lobbyists for the rich and powerful lose their jobs if they are not prepared to lie.
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-...
“If you invest in council homes, you save massive amounts on the housing benefit bill...You make savings on people’s health because people are living in homes that are warm, safe and dry. You provide space for children to do their homework.”
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In Somerset, I found glorious proof that the UK can build great council houses. So what is holding us back? | John Harris
It was life-affirming to meet the residents of Rainbow Way in Minehead. But so much still stands in the way of Labour’s vision for social housing, says Guardian columnist John Harris
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January 25, 2026 at 5:53 PM
“If you invest in council homes, you save massive amounts on the housing benefit bill...You make savings on people’s health because people are living in homes that are warm, safe and dry. You provide space for children to do their homework.”
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Do you live in the #Clementhorpe area of #York? Have you ever wondered about the history of your house in the area? Would you like to explore it through time, and find out who was living there? See www.clementshallhistorygroup.org.uk/blog/local-h... for free event coming up on 8 February.
January 25, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Do you live in the #Clementhorpe area of #York? Have you ever wondered about the history of your house in the area? Would you like to explore it through time, and find out who was living there? See www.clementshallhistorygroup.org.uk/blog/local-h... for free event coming up on 8 February.
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Some breaking art historical news for you - a lost portrait of Robert Burns by Sir Henry Raeburn was unveiled today at the National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh. It’s been missing for more than 200 years.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Some breaking art historical news for you - a lost portrait of Robert Burns by Sir Henry Raeburn was unveiled today at the National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh. It’s been missing for more than 200 years.
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Thanks to @deadsleuth.com who included it in the Bishophill walk with details of some of the inmates who stayed here.
19 Bishophill Senior, Bishophill, York is an early 18th century house with a 19th century extension & 20th century modernisation. With a front of pink orange in Flemish bond with /1
19 Bishophill Senior, Bishophill, York is an early 18th century house with a 19th century extension & 20th century modernisation. With a front of pink orange in Flemish bond with /1
January 20, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Thanks to @deadsleuth.com who included it in the Bishophill walk with details of some of the inmates who stayed here.
19 Bishophill Senior, Bishophill, York is an early 18th century house with a 19th century extension & 20th century modernisation. With a front of pink orange in Flemish bond with /1
19 Bishophill Senior, Bishophill, York is an early 18th century house with a 19th century extension & 20th century modernisation. With a front of pink orange in Flemish bond with /1
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A reminder about our next talk at Clements Hall #York this Friday 23 Jan, “Blossom Street through Time”. Susan Major explains its historic significance over many centuries, scene of tragic events, and highlights buildings, significant residents and some modern traders. Details at shorturl.at/4NNkO
January 20, 2026 at 2:53 PM
A reminder about our next talk at Clements Hall #York this Friday 23 Jan, “Blossom Street through Time”. Susan Major explains its historic significance over many centuries, scene of tragic events, and highlights buildings, significant residents and some modern traders. Details at shorturl.at/4NNkO
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Tactless of them not to award it to Trump rn since he is actually doing a lot for European unification.
January 19, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Tactless of them not to award it to Trump rn since he is actually doing a lot for European unification.
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Common Sense, published 250 years ago today.
January 10, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Common Sense, published 250 years ago today.
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If pumping indecent images of children into our news feeds, isn’t enough to force the Government to finally take action against Musk then nothing ever will be.
New post on how Musks useful British idiots are trying desperately to stop the Government from acting
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/elon-musks...
New post on how Musks useful British idiots are trying desperately to stop the Government from acting
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/elon-musks...
Elon Musk’s Useful British Idiots
The far-right billionaire continues to be protected by British politicians and commentators, even as his X platform pumps indecent images of children into our news feeds
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January 10, 2026 at 1:03 PM
If pumping indecent images of children into our news feeds, isn’t enough to force the Government to finally take action against Musk then nothing ever will be.
New post on how Musks useful British idiots are trying desperately to stop the Government from acting
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/elon-musks...
New post on how Musks useful British idiots are trying desperately to stop the Government from acting
www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/elon-musks...
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Our next event is @suemajor.bsky.social talking about Blossom Street through time, on 23 Jan 2026, details at shorturl.at/5Aci8. One of York’s early suburbs, historically the important route into the city, it has interesting modern elements such as the old Forsselius Garage and the Odeon Cinema.
January 10, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Our next event is @suemajor.bsky.social talking about Blossom Street through time, on 23 Jan 2026, details at shorturl.at/5Aci8. One of York’s early suburbs, historically the important route into the city, it has interesting modern elements such as the old Forsselius Garage and the Odeon Cinema.
There's a new series about #railwaystations starts tomorrow night on #More4, with Si King. #YorkStation features in the first programme.
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2.3K views · 11 shares | Britain’s Favourite Railway Stations with Si King starts Thursday 8 Jan, 9pm on More4.
Discover the history, design, and hidden stories behind Britain’s most iconic stations.
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Britain’s Favourite Railway Stations with Si King starts Thursday 8 Jan, 9pm on More4.
Discover the history, design, and hidden stories behind Britain’s most iconic stations.
Miss it? Watch on...
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January 7, 2026 at 6:36 PM
There's a new series about #railwaystations starts tomorrow night on #More4, with Si King. #YorkStation features in the first programme.
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Thanks Sunderland AFC Banter!
January 2, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Thanks Sunderland AFC Banter!
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“Survey after survey has shown that business owners overestimate how many customers drive to their stores vs walking or biking. In a 2012 Los Angeles study, more than half of the store owners on the bike-laned part of the boulevard thought most of their customers drove. The actual number was 15%.”
I read all the studies on the economic impact of bike lanes. Here's what I learned.
Research proves that bike lanes are good for business. So why do so many stores and restaurants still oppose them?
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January 2, 2026 at 4:41 AM
“Survey after survey has shown that business owners overestimate how many customers drive to their stores vs walking or biking. In a 2012 Los Angeles study, more than half of the store owners on the bike-laned part of the boulevard thought most of their customers drove. The actual number was 15%.”
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The ratings from the SoL.
Thought Mukiele and Alderete superb, and a massive night for Dennis Cirkin
#SAFC
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Thought Mukiele and Alderete superb, and a massive night for Dennis Cirkin
#SAFC
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
Phil Smith's Sunderland player ratings vs Man City as flawless pair shine and land 9s
Sunderland were in action against Man City at the Stadium of Light
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January 1, 2026 at 10:08 PM
The ratings from the SoL.
Thought Mukiele and Alderete superb, and a massive night for Dennis Cirkin
#SAFC
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
Thought Mukiele and Alderete superb, and a massive night for Dennis Cirkin
#SAFC
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/footba...
New TV programme about #railwaystations starts this Thursday on #More4. First one features York, when I'll have a few words to say. www.channel4.com/programmes/b...
Britain's Favourite Railway Stations
Si King explores the spaces that take us beyond catching a train where hidden worlds merge
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January 1, 2026 at 9:53 PM
New TV programme about #railwaystations starts this Thursday on #More4. First one features York, when I'll have a few words to say. www.channel4.com/programmes/b...
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"I think 80-90% of the country just want to get on with their lives, be friendly with their neighbours They don't look at people of different religions, skin colours, beliefs, traits, and think badly of them. I think we're divided deliberately to distract" - Gary Lineker
2026, the year of hope.
2026, the year of hope.
January 1, 2026 at 7:54 AM
"I think 80-90% of the country just want to get on with their lives, be friendly with their neighbours They don't look at people of different religions, skin colours, beliefs, traits, and think badly of them. I think we're divided deliberately to distract" - Gary Lineker
2026, the year of hope.
2026, the year of hope.
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I had a go at explaining it here (though its my interpretation rather than reporting).
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December 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I had a go at explaining it here (though its my interpretation rather than reporting).
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Our local shops!
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10 years on, is York's Bishopthorpe Road still UK's best high street?
Traders on Bishopthorpe Road say focus on pedestrians, events and independent businesses drives footfall.
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December 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Our local shops!
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Closing out my year with a journal editor shocker 🧵
Checking new manuscripts today I reviewed a paper attributing 2 papers to me I did not write. A daft thing for an author to do of course. But intrigued I web searched up one of the titles and that's when it got real weird...
Checking new manuscripts today I reviewed a paper attributing 2 papers to me I did not write. A daft thing for an author to do of course. But intrigued I web searched up one of the titles and that's when it got real weird...
December 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Closing out my year with a journal editor shocker 🧵
Checking new manuscripts today I reviewed a paper attributing 2 papers to me I did not write. A daft thing for an author to do of course. But intrigued I web searched up one of the titles and that's when it got real weird...
Checking new manuscripts today I reviewed a paper attributing 2 papers to me I did not write. A daft thing for an author to do of course. But intrigued I web searched up one of the titles and that's when it got real weird...
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RT @SunderlandAFC: I CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU ❤️🔥
December 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
RT @SunderlandAFC: I CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU ❤️🔥