David B Crump (Crumpy to my friends)
@davidbcrump.bsky.social
Historic building human butress, heritage surveyor, writer, actor, panto dame, singer, guitarist, comedy historian, music hall fan, biographer of comedy legend Fred Karno. Say hello - it's all new to me!
Not getting any younger! Delighted to be celebrating 40years of our lovely little business.
It’s our Big Birthday! A few words from our Managing Director – Dave Crump, on the significance of 2026 to all of the team and the plans we have to share our journey and celebrate achievements, with you, as we enter our 40th year of trading.
Thanks to all who have made it possible.
Thanks to all who have made it possible.
January 8, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Not getting any younger! Delighted to be celebrating 40years of our lovely little business.
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It’s our Big Birthday! A few words from our Managing Director – Dave Crump, on the significance of 2026 to all of the team and the plans we have to share our journey and celebrate achievements, with you, as we enter our 40th year of trading.
Thanks to all who have made it possible.
Thanks to all who have made it possible.
January 8, 2026 at 1:12 PM
It’s our Big Birthday! A few words from our Managing Director – Dave Crump, on the significance of 2026 to all of the team and the plans we have to share our journey and celebrate achievements, with you, as we enter our 40th year of trading.
Thanks to all who have made it possible.
Thanks to all who have made it possible.
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Are you an enthusiastic Volunteer Coordinator with a proven ability to inspire and motivate volunteers?
Our members Kempton Steam Museum may have the new role for you!
Find out more on our website: buff.ly/nF7LIyH
Our members Kempton Steam Museum may have the new role for you!
Find out more on our website: buff.ly/nF7LIyH
December 19, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Are you an enthusiastic Volunteer Coordinator with a proven ability to inspire and motivate volunteers?
Our members Kempton Steam Museum may have the new role for you!
Find out more on our website: buff.ly/nF7LIyH
Our members Kempton Steam Museum may have the new role for you!
Find out more on our website: buff.ly/nF7LIyH
So proud that @greenwoodprojects.bsky.social are working with @re-formheritage.bsky.social on some of these wonderful projects.
🔎🏚 #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts Spotlight – Re-Form Heritage.
@re-formheritage.bsky.social transforms historic buildings at risk into places that inspire, educate & connect people with their past, benefitting the local and wider community in Stoke-on-Trent.
Read more:
ahfund.org.uk/projects/re-...
@re-formheritage.bsky.social transforms historic buildings at risk into places that inspire, educate & connect people with their past, benefitting the local and wider community in Stoke-on-Trent.
Read more:
ahfund.org.uk/projects/re-...
December 18, 2025 at 8:29 AM
So proud that @greenwoodprojects.bsky.social are working with @re-formheritage.bsky.social on some of these wonderful projects.
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Repairing or operating a historic mill? Don't miss our first North UK Mills Group meeting of 2026!
Join the discussion as we hear from Finzean Bucket Mill CIC on the technical challenges involved in repairing and operating a unique A-listed Aberdeenshire sawmill.
Book today: buff.ly/oSjqHuB
Join the discussion as we hear from Finzean Bucket Mill CIC on the technical challenges involved in repairing and operating a unique A-listed Aberdeenshire sawmill.
Book today: buff.ly/oSjqHuB
December 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Repairing or operating a historic mill? Don't miss our first North UK Mills Group meeting of 2026!
Join the discussion as we hear from Finzean Bucket Mill CIC on the technical challenges involved in repairing and operating a unique A-listed Aberdeenshire sawmill.
Book today: buff.ly/oSjqHuB
Join the discussion as we hear from Finzean Bucket Mill CIC on the technical challenges involved in repairing and operating a unique A-listed Aberdeenshire sawmill.
Book today: buff.ly/oSjqHuB
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What a busy but exciting time it's been for us in the past week! It was great to bring the team together for our final trustee and grants meetings of the year.
In case you missed it, we also published our Annual Review 2024/25 last week. Not read it yet? Find it here:
👉 bit.ly/4iQSAft
In case you missed it, we also published our Annual Review 2024/25 last week. Not read it yet? Find it here:
👉 bit.ly/4iQSAft
December 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
What a busy but exciting time it's been for us in the past week! It was great to bring the team together for our final trustee and grants meetings of the year.
In case you missed it, we also published our Annual Review 2024/25 last week. Not read it yet? Find it here:
👉 bit.ly/4iQSAft
In case you missed it, we also published our Annual Review 2024/25 last week. Not read it yet? Find it here:
👉 bit.ly/4iQSAft
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Just a friendly reminder to surround yourself with the kind of people who support their local library, theatre, bakery, bookstore, and café.
December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Just a friendly reminder to surround yourself with the kind of people who support their local library, theatre, bakery, bookstore, and café.
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📢 Today, we are excited to be sharing our Annual Review 2024/25, showcasing our work in supporting heritage and community-led regeneration across the UK.
Take a look at what we've been up to and read about some brilliant #AHFsupported projects.
➡️ bit.ly/4iQSAft
Take a look at what we've been up to and read about some brilliant #AHFsupported projects.
➡️ bit.ly/4iQSAft
December 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM
📢 Today, we are excited to be sharing our Annual Review 2024/25, showcasing our work in supporting heritage and community-led regeneration across the UK.
Take a look at what we've been up to and read about some brilliant #AHFsupported projects.
➡️ bit.ly/4iQSAft
Take a look at what we've been up to and read about some brilliant #AHFsupported projects.
➡️ bit.ly/4iQSAft
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This documentary was written by Ray Mackender, one of the co-founders of our Society #MusicHall #BMHS
A loving documentary tribute to the days of British Music Hall.
🎭 A LITTLE OF WHAT YOU FANCY (1968) 5:45pm featuring #LilyMorris #MarkEden #BarryCryer #GusElen and many more in archival footage and live recreations.
🎭 A LITTLE OF WHAT YOU FANCY (1968) 5:45pm featuring #LilyMorris #MarkEden #BarryCryer #GusElen and many more in archival footage and live recreations.
December 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
This documentary was written by Ray Mackender, one of the co-founders of our Society #MusicHall #BMHS
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It’s #GivingTuesday!
For nearly 50 years now, we have provided advice and funding to projects across the UK to restore, adapt, and reuse historic buildings for community purposes.
By supporting us today, you can help us continue this work in the future. 👇
ahfund.org.uk/support-us/
For nearly 50 years now, we have provided advice and funding to projects across the UK to restore, adapt, and reuse historic buildings for community purposes.
By supporting us today, you can help us continue this work in the future. 👇
ahfund.org.uk/support-us/
December 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
It’s #GivingTuesday!
For nearly 50 years now, we have provided advice and funding to projects across the UK to restore, adapt, and reuse historic buildings for community purposes.
By supporting us today, you can help us continue this work in the future. 👇
ahfund.org.uk/support-us/
For nearly 50 years now, we have provided advice and funding to projects across the UK to restore, adapt, and reuse historic buildings for community purposes.
By supporting us today, you can help us continue this work in the future. 👇
ahfund.org.uk/support-us/
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This poem is dedicated to anyone making a start on their advent calendar today.
December 1, 2025 at 8:05 AM
This poem is dedicated to anyone making a start on their advent calendar today.
On this day in 1913 Charlie Chaplin gave his last stage performance as part of the Fred Karno company. He had been touring the U.S. with a troop which included Stan Laurel. He never looked back. #thelegendbehindthelaughter #fredkarno #charliechaplin
November 29, 2025 at 4:39 PM
On this day in 1913 Charlie Chaplin gave his last stage performance as part of the Fred Karno company. He had been touring the U.S. with a troop which included Stan Laurel. He never looked back. #thelegendbehindthelaughter #fredkarno #charliechaplin
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Net migration fell sharply agaim to 204,000 in the year to June 2025, having been 344k in 2024 and 848k in 2023. But falling immigration has been the biggest secret - and it is time for the media and political debate to catch up with this change
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
UK net migration fell to 204,000 in year to June - live updates
Net migration, the difference between those entering and leaving the country, was 345,000 in 2024 according to revised figures.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Net migration fell sharply agaim to 204,000 in the year to June 2025, having been 344k in 2024 and 848k in 2023. But falling immigration has been the biggest secret - and it is time for the media and political debate to catch up with this change
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
So much good stuff going on in Burslem and @greenwoodprojects.bsky.social are delighted to be part of it.
What an exceptional two days exploring the future of heritage and regeneration in Stoke-on-Trent with #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts from around the UK. We extend our gratitude to every delegate who joined us at Jubilee Hall, Hanley, Burslem, and the incredible @middleportpottery.bsky.social. (1/6) 👇
November 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
So much good stuff going on in Burslem and @greenwoodprojects.bsky.social are delighted to be part of it.
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A 67-year-old, who’s struggling so needs to get a part-time job, and wants to know if she’ll pay tax, even though her State Pension is under £12,000 a year?
For more watch The Martin Lewis Money Show on www.itv.com/watch/the-ma...
For more watch The Martin Lewis Money Show on www.itv.com/watch/the-ma...
November 24, 2025 at 9:07 AM
A 67-year-old, who’s struggling so needs to get a part-time job, and wants to know if she’ll pay tax, even though her State Pension is under £12,000 a year?
For more watch The Martin Lewis Money Show on www.itv.com/watch/the-ma...
For more watch The Martin Lewis Money Show on www.itv.com/watch/the-ma...
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#GivingTuesday is in 2 weeks!
Your support enables us to help communities across the UK find enterprising ways to revitalise the old buildings they love, just like The Ladder, Redruth. 👇
On 2 Dec, consider donating to help us continue this important work in the future.
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
Your support enables us to help communities across the UK find enterprising ways to revitalise the old buildings they love, just like The Ladder, Redruth. 👇
On 2 Dec, consider donating to help us continue this important work in the future.
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
November 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
#GivingTuesday is in 2 weeks!
Your support enables us to help communities across the UK find enterprising ways to revitalise the old buildings they love, just like The Ladder, Redruth. 👇
On 2 Dec, consider donating to help us continue this important work in the future.
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
Your support enables us to help communities across the UK find enterprising ways to revitalise the old buildings they love, just like The Ladder, Redruth. 👇
On 2 Dec, consider donating to help us continue this important work in the future.
ahfund.org.uk/support-us-1/
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Going out on a limb here, but if Tommy Robinson is tweeting praising your new immigration policy YOU MIGHT HAVE LOST YOUR MIND, MORAL COMPASS AND REASON TO EXIST Labour
November 17, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Going out on a limb here, but if Tommy Robinson is tweeting praising your new immigration policy YOU MIGHT HAVE LOST YOUR MIND, MORAL COMPASS AND REASON TO EXIST Labour
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Defend the BBC before it’s gone – an open letter
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
By Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
By Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
Defend the BBC before it’s gone – an open letter
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Defend the BBC before it’s gone – an open letter
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
By Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
The BBC isn’t perfect – but it’s ours. If we don’t defend it now, we may lose a cornerstone of British democracy
By Dr Russell Jackson
@docrussjackson.bsky.social @bylinetimes.bsky.social
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We recently visited #AHFsupported Craven Arts House to see their collaborative exhibition with Skipton Civic Society. The building is looking wonderful after its transformation from a disused Victorian school building into a flagship community arts facility for Craven’s artists and young people.
November 12, 2025 at 9:43 AM
We recently visited #AHFsupported Craven Arts House to see their collaborative exhibition with Skipton Civic Society. The building is looking wonderful after its transformation from a disused Victorian school building into a flagship community arts facility for Craven’s artists and young people.
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Save the date for #GivingTuesday!
Want to support our work helping communities across the UK to breathe new life into historic buildings? On 2nd December, consider making a donation to the AHF.
You can also become a Friend and help all our work carry into the future. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us/
Want to support our work helping communities across the UK to breathe new life into historic buildings? On 2nd December, consider making a donation to the AHF.
You can also become a Friend and help all our work carry into the future. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us/
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Save the date for #GivingTuesday!
Want to support our work helping communities across the UK to breathe new life into historic buildings? On 2nd December, consider making a donation to the AHF.
You can also become a Friend and help all our work carry into the future. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us/
Want to support our work helping communities across the UK to breathe new life into historic buildings? On 2nd December, consider making a donation to the AHF.
You can also become a Friend and help all our work carry into the future. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us/
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🚨 New funding for a project to restore and conserve Hynish Shore Station!
We have awarded a #HESsupported Project Development Grant to the Hynish Trust to support an initial phase of this project, which will include the renovation of the Signal Tower.
Learn more:
👉 bit.ly/43Y5L83
We have awarded a #HESsupported Project Development Grant to the Hynish Trust to support an initial phase of this project, which will include the renovation of the Signal Tower.
Learn more:
👉 bit.ly/43Y5L83
November 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
🚨 New funding for a project to restore and conserve Hynish Shore Station!
We have awarded a #HESsupported Project Development Grant to the Hynish Trust to support an initial phase of this project, which will include the renovation of the Signal Tower.
Learn more:
👉 bit.ly/43Y5L83
We have awarded a #HESsupported Project Development Grant to the Hynish Trust to support an initial phase of this project, which will include the renovation of the Signal Tower.
Learn more:
👉 bit.ly/43Y5L83
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Come and see the Society at stand E40 at the Historic Buildings Parks & Gardens Event on Tue 11th Nov 2025 from 0900 hrs. Entrance to the event is free for people in the heritage sector + owners of historic properties too. Register on the day QEII Centre, Westminster, London SW1P 3EE
See you there!
See you there!
November 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Come and see the Society at stand E40 at the Historic Buildings Parks & Gardens Event on Tue 11th Nov 2025 from 0900 hrs. Entrance to the event is free for people in the heritage sector + owners of historic properties too. Register on the day QEII Centre, Westminster, London SW1P 3EE
See you there!
See you there!
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📣 There's a new petition to Stop the Closure of Walsall Leather Museum. The building is the last example there of an early Victorian leatherworks in situ. The leather-working process is showcased, it's a much-loved local attraction. The Council has announced it will close in 2026.
c.org/PKm6B7svFN
c.org/PKm6B7svFN
November 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
📣 There's a new petition to Stop the Closure of Walsall Leather Museum. The building is the last example there of an early Victorian leatherworks in situ. The leather-working process is showcased, it's a much-loved local attraction. The Council has announced it will close in 2026.
c.org/PKm6B7svFN
c.org/PKm6B7svFN
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🎆Victory for St George’s Hall, Deal! 🎆
We’re delighted to share that St George’s Hall in Deal has been saved from demolition.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of local residents, the Deal Society, Deal Town Council and the Vic Soc, councillors on Dover District Council have refused plans. 🧵
We’re delighted to share that St George’s Hall in Deal has been saved from demolition.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of local residents, the Deal Society, Deal Town Council and the Vic Soc, councillors on Dover District Council have refused plans. 🧵
November 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🎆Victory for St George’s Hall, Deal! 🎆
We’re delighted to share that St George’s Hall in Deal has been saved from demolition.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of local residents, the Deal Society, Deal Town Council and the Vic Soc, councillors on Dover District Council have refused plans. 🧵
We’re delighted to share that St George’s Hall in Deal has been saved from demolition.
Thanks to the tireless efforts of local residents, the Deal Society, Deal Town Council and the Vic Soc, councillors on Dover District Council have refused plans. 🧵
There's a special place in hell for those who post Traitors spoilers.
October 31, 2025 at 12:18 PM
There's a special place in hell for those who post Traitors spoilers.