Stuart
@aforlornhope.bsky.social
Mainly music, politics and cricket.
Also local Lewisham history project @longlazylewisham.bsky.social
Also local Lewisham history project @longlazylewisham.bsky.social
I really hope that each new generation of punk or metal bands in Salisbury includes one called Holy Dipstick.
there's a priest who's job, twice a day, is to lift a floor stone in the nave and check the water level with a Holy Dipstick and communicate if the sluice needs adjusting
again, i am not exaggerating
again, i am not exaggerating
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I really hope that each new generation of punk or metal bands in Salisbury includes one called Holy Dipstick.
A particular version of this I've noticed at History conferences (may be true elsewhere too) is the restatement of the story/theory as told 30 years ago, which has already been nuanced or debunked in the talk itself. I think that is a mix of the two categories at the top here.
October 26, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A particular version of this I've noticed at History conferences (may be true elsewhere too) is the restatement of the story/theory as told 30 years ago, which has already been nuanced or debunked in the talk itself. I think that is a mix of the two categories at the top here.
Slightly diminish a band: The Smith
Slightly diminish a band: Joy Brigade
August 14, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Slightly diminish a band: The Smith
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New blog post on @kentcricket.co.uk's time 150 years ago based at Catford Bridge, which sadly did not result in a third major cricket ground in London
longlazylewisham.wordpress.com/2025/08/13/w...
longlazylewisham.wordpress.com/2025/08/13/w...
When Catford was the home of Kent cricket
Introduction If you believe in such things, there is a parallel universe somewhere where Catford is home to a third major cricket ground in London. Home to Kent County Cricket Club since the 1870s,…
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August 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
New blog post on @kentcricket.co.uk's time 150 years ago based at Catford Bridge, which sadly did not result in a third major cricket ground in London
longlazylewisham.wordpress.com/2025/08/13/w...
longlazylewisham.wordpress.com/2025/08/13/w...
Enjoyed my inadvertent pre-listen to the Cords album today when bandcamp briefly let me listen to the whole thing. Really enjoyed it and now looking forward to listening legitimately in September!
We're *way* excited to announce the eagerly-awaited debut album from Scottish duo The Cords, coming Sept 26th on SLR and Skep Wax. Timeless, vital indiepop bursting with boundless energy, youthful confidence, and most importantly terrific tunes. 1st single "Fabulist" out now!
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li.sten.to/the-cords
The Cords "The Cords" LP/CD
The Cords "The Cords" LP/CD Links. Available on all popular platforms.
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July 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Enjoyed my inadvertent pre-listen to the Cords album today when bandcamp briefly let me listen to the whole thing. Really enjoyed it and now looking forward to listening legitimately in September!
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One other 7/7 thread today. Because I think how the bus network got running again is a real testament to some serious heroes that day:
The bus drivers and staff who got that network running again and got London home that night.
And TfL/the Mayor disobeyed the Security Services to make it happen /1
The bus drivers and staff who got that network running again and got London home that night.
And TfL/the Mayor disobeyed the Security Services to make it happen /1
July 7, 2025 at 10:28 AM
One other 7/7 thread today. Because I think how the bus network got running again is a real testament to some serious heroes that day:
The bus drivers and staff who got that network running again and got London home that night.
And TfL/the Mayor disobeyed the Security Services to make it happen /1
The bus drivers and staff who got that network running again and got London home that night.
And TfL/the Mayor disobeyed the Security Services to make it happen /1
"Can Marie Antoinette survive her reign?" asks BBC iPlayer? No spoilers please!
May 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
"Can Marie Antoinette survive her reign?" asks BBC iPlayer? No spoilers please!
What perfect albums came out when you were 16?
(Plus CODY by Mogwai shortly after my 17th birthday)
(Plus CODY by Mogwai shortly after my 17th birthday)
March 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
What perfect albums came out when you were 16?
(Plus CODY by Mogwai shortly after my 17th birthday)
(Plus CODY by Mogwai shortly after my 17th birthday)
Quite. Our local "underground" book exchange was in the street level entrance of Lewisham station, outside the barriers, which was apparently reclassified as being underground because it's also by the entrance to the DLR.
March 12, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Quite. Our local "underground" book exchange was in the street level entrance of Lewisham station, outside the barriers, which was apparently reclassified as being underground because it's also by the entrance to the DLR.
Amazing! Would have loved to see the Field Mice, supported by Heavenly and the Orchids in New Cross!
The New Cross Venue 1991, key London indie venue with Levellers, Chumbawamba, Lush @mikiberenyi.bsky.social , Blur, Melvins, Billy Bragg and many more. Lots more here: transpont.blogspot.com/2025/02/chum...
February 10, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Amazing! Would have loved to see the Field Mice, supported by Heavenly and the Orchids in New Cross!
The Jam at Cambridge Junction 2, that's seems.... unlikely, Spotify.
December 19, 2024 at 6:43 AM
The Jam at Cambridge Junction 2, that's seems.... unlikely, Spotify.
Post a non-religious photo you think of as holy
November 23, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Post a non-religious photo you think of as holy