Joe Vaughan
@joevaughan.net
Content lead at The Museum of English Rural Life. Co-host & producer of Absolute Units. Person who is going to live forever and never die (he/him)
I'm writing some reflections on Museums Computer Group conf
(don't know when I'll share this, but it's nice writing long-form)
(don't know when I'll share this, but it's nice writing long-form)
December 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I'm writing some reflections on Museums Computer Group conf
(don't know when I'll share this, but it's nice writing long-form)
(don't know when I'll share this, but it's nice writing long-form)
Facebook just shared a memory with me of this amazingly cool MERL Twitter crossover from 6 years ago, lol
September 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Facebook just shared a memory with me of this amazingly cool MERL Twitter crossover from 6 years ago, lol
New episode of @themerl.bsky.social's Absolute Units drops this Thurs!
This time, we're joined by @museumofmump.bsky.social to talk about his artistic responses to contemporary rural life, plus his Friday walks: a video series of weekly walks that pick up where the previous week left off.
This time, we're joined by @museumofmump.bsky.social to talk about his artistic responses to contemporary rural life, plus his Friday walks: a video series of weekly walks that pick up where the previous week left off.
July 22, 2025 at 10:03 AM
New episode of @themerl.bsky.social's Absolute Units drops this Thurs!
This time, we're joined by @museumofmump.bsky.social to talk about his artistic responses to contemporary rural life, plus his Friday walks: a video series of weekly walks that pick up where the previous week left off.
This time, we're joined by @museumofmump.bsky.social to talk about his artistic responses to contemporary rural life, plus his Friday walks: a video series of weekly walks that pick up where the previous week left off.
my official leaks account is spreading rumours on Instagram - some of them true
(pictured: me authentically performing my warm-up set at the Battle of Helm's Deep)
www.instagram.com/p/DL-ryUPo9Z...
(pictured: me authentically performing my warm-up set at the Battle of Helm's Deep)
www.instagram.com/p/DL-ryUPo9Z...
July 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
my official leaks account is spreading rumours on Instagram - some of them true
(pictured: me authentically performing my warm-up set at the Battle of Helm's Deep)
www.instagram.com/p/DL-ryUPo9Z...
(pictured: me authentically performing my warm-up set at the Battle of Helm's Deep)
www.instagram.com/p/DL-ryUPo9Z...
July 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
my official unofficial leaks account has now posted its first reel of me doing standup comedy. specifically: my origin story
June 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
my official unofficial leaks account has now posted its first reel of me doing standup comedy. specifically: my origin story
Did my third stand-up show yesterday! I am growing in power, followers, and height. I'm now 82-feet tall and only available for outside performances
June 23, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Did my third stand-up show yesterday! I am growing in power, followers, and height. I'm now 82-feet tall and only available for outside performances
also had this pretty dope family crest
June 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
also had this pretty dope family crest
is Keir Starmer implying he's going to drone-strike fly-tippers
April 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
is Keir Starmer implying he's going to drone-strike fly-tippers
the year is 1066, and you're at the live concert for the succession of the English throne
April 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
the year is 1066, and you're at the live concert for the succession of the English throne
April 11, 2025 at 7:26 AM
April 10, 2025 at 11:53 AM
in a massive second-hand book shop with a model train running through it - beautiful, beautiful place
April 1, 2025 at 11:25 AM
in a massive second-hand book shop with a model train running through it - beautiful, beautiful place
Absolute Units is already in the top 100 History charts on Apple Podcasts!! 🙇
April 1, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Absolute Units is already in the top 100 History charts on Apple Podcasts!! 🙇
at the Emirates! come on Arsenal!!!
March 26, 2025 at 7:53 PM
at the Emirates! come on Arsenal!!!
🚨 Threads just announced they're opening up to advertisers, and the response is Overwhelmingly Negative.
Why now? Here's my thoughts and what it means for @bsky.app.
Why now? Here's my thoughts and what it means for @bsky.app.
January 25, 2025 at 9:41 AM
🚨 Threads just announced they're opening up to advertisers, and the response is Overwhelmingly Negative.
Why now? Here's my thoughts and what it means for @bsky.app.
Why now? Here's my thoughts and what it means for @bsky.app.
containing multitudes etc etc
January 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
containing multitudes etc etc
nice timeline mash-up of @themerl.bsky.social & @sachacoward.bsky.social 💝
January 15, 2025 at 4:55 PM
nice timeline mash-up of @themerl.bsky.social & @sachacoward.bsky.social 💝
my colleague said I am dressed like an Arctic explorer and I'm ok w that
January 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
my colleague said I am dressed like an Arctic explorer and I'm ok w that
MERL Christmas party at Reading's best Chinese restaurant (Kungfu Kitchen ofc)✌️
December 12, 2024 at 10:17 PM
MERL Christmas party at Reading's best Chinese restaurant (Kungfu Kitchen ofc)✌️