📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
@markcobain91.bsky.social
Front Of House Volunteer/ Keyholder at @canalmuseum. Volunteer Coordinator (Hybrid) at @cartoonmuseum. Photographer. Music Lover. Gig Goer. YouTube Partner.
www.youtube.com/Externalflashphotography
www.youtube.com/Externalflashphotography
Pinned
For anyone wanting to check out my videos or to subscribe my YouTube channel you can go to www.youtube.com/Externalflashphotography
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
Delighted that the London Museum has been named the best thing to do in the capital for 2026, and proud of our role in bringing it to life.
It will draw Londoners and visitors from around the world, reinforcing our status as a global creative capital.
It will draw Londoners and visitors from around the world, reinforcing our status as a global creative capital.
This hotly anticipated museum opening is Time Out’s best new thing to do in London in 2026
The new attraction will feature an underground gallery looking onto a London train line.
www.timeout.com
January 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Delighted that the London Museum has been named the best thing to do in the capital for 2026, and proud of our role in bringing it to life.
It will draw Londoners and visitors from around the world, reinforcing our status as a global creative capital.
It will draw Londoners and visitors from around the world, reinforcing our status as a global creative capital.
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
A miserable wet Sunday is a good time to plot the future like Louder Than War’s debut festival in Manchester in March headlined by Sea Power, Pale Blue Eyes, Benefits, Evil Blizzard and Immersion with many others…tickets and details from louderthanwar.com/louder-than-...
Louder Than War Live - Manchester Festival - March 2026
Louder Than War is Hosting Its First Festival In Manchester called LOUDER THAN WAR LIVE in March 2026 - Signed Up Form
louderthanwar.com
January 11, 2026 at 9:49 AM
A miserable wet Sunday is a good time to plot the future like Louder Than War’s debut festival in Manchester in March headlined by Sea Power, Pale Blue Eyes, Benefits, Evil Blizzard and Immersion with many others…tickets and details from louderthanwar.com/louder-than-...
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
David Bowie’s childhood home in south‑east London is to open as a new immersive experience.
Following the success of the David Bowie Centre at the V&A East Storehouse, it’s a great opportunity to share his story and inspire a new generation.
Following the success of the David Bowie Centre at the V&A East Storehouse, it’s a great opportunity to share his story and inspire a new generation.
David Bowie's London childhood home set to open to the public
An
www.bbc.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 10:04 AM
David Bowie’s childhood home in south‑east London is to open as a new immersive experience.
Following the success of the David Bowie Centre at the V&A East Storehouse, it’s a great opportunity to share his story and inspire a new generation.
Following the success of the David Bowie Centre at the V&A East Storehouse, it’s a great opportunity to share his story and inspire a new generation.
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
As part of Independent Venue Week 2026, taking place between 26 January and 1 February, Artist Ambassadors Nova Twins, Brògeal, and Eve Goodman will play a run of special live shows, featuring a homecoming performance from Nova Twins at The Amersham Arms.
Independent Venue Week Ambassadors Nova Twins, Brògeal, and Eve Goodman to play exclusive live shows
Ahead of the 13th edition of Independent Venue Week, which takes place between 26 January and 1 February, a run of exclusive live shows performed by 2026 Artist Ambassadors Nova Twins, Brògeal, and…
buff.ly
January 8, 2026 at 9:28 AM
As part of Independent Venue Week 2026, taking place between 26 January and 1 February, Artist Ambassadors Nova Twins, Brògeal, and Eve Goodman will play a run of special live shows, featuring a homecoming performance from Nova Twins at The Amersham Arms.
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
“i want back my rocking chairs, / solipsist sunsets, / & coastal jungle sounds...”
A poem by Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered by ICE earlier today.
lithub.com/renee-nicole...
A poem by Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered by ICE earlier today.
lithub.com/renee-nicole...
Renee Nicole Good, murdered by ICE, was a prize-winning poet. Here’s that poem.
Renee Nicole Good, 37, mother to a six-year-old boy, was murdered earlier today by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, a few blocks from her home. According to the Minnesota Star Tribune: [An ICE agent] s…
lithub.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:54 AM
“i want back my rocking chairs, / solipsist sunsets, / & coastal jungle sounds...”
A poem by Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered by ICE earlier today.
lithub.com/renee-nicole...
A poem by Renee Nicole Good, who was murdered by ICE earlier today.
lithub.com/renee-nicole...
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
Did you catch the start of Lucy Worsley's Victorian Murder Club? This programme follows a cold case of a Victorian killer, who deposited body parts in the Regent's Canal and the Thames. Can Lucy and her team unmask the killer? Watch on @BBCiPlayer, or Mondays at 9 pm on BBC2 to find out!
January 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Did you catch the start of Lucy Worsley's Victorian Murder Club? This programme follows a cold case of a Victorian killer, who deposited body parts in the Regent's Canal and the Thames. Can Lucy and her team unmask the killer? Watch on @BBCiPlayer, or Mondays at 9 pm on BBC2 to find out!
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
🧵2/2
...Taking in the wildlife and fauna that add wonder to the man-made canals.
How her partner, Simon and she adapt to the physical chores and skills needed to steer Pike, secure her moorings and negotiate locks throughout their travels.'
Pick up your copy of 'Adrift' in our museum bookshop 📚
...Taking in the wildlife and fauna that add wonder to the man-made canals.
How her partner, Simon and she adapt to the physical chores and skills needed to steer Pike, secure her moorings and negotiate locks throughout their travels.'
Pick up your copy of 'Adrift' in our museum bookshop 📚
January 1, 2026 at 9:03 AM
🧵2/2
...Taking in the wildlife and fauna that add wonder to the man-made canals.
How her partner, Simon and she adapt to the physical chores and skills needed to steer Pike, secure her moorings and negotiate locks throughout their travels.'
Pick up your copy of 'Adrift' in our museum bookshop 📚
...Taking in the wildlife and fauna that add wonder to the man-made canals.
How her partner, Simon and she adapt to the physical chores and skills needed to steer Pike, secure her moorings and negotiate locks throughout their travels.'
Pick up your copy of 'Adrift' in our museum bookshop 📚
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
Our Jan book of the month is from Colin - Adrift by Helen Babbs.
'An intimate telling of life on London’s canals and waterways on the canal boat Pike.
A ten-month journey, starting from Walthamstow Marsh along the River Lea in the east, winding all the way through to Uxbridge in the west...
🧵1/2
'An intimate telling of life on London’s canals and waterways on the canal boat Pike.
A ten-month journey, starting from Walthamstow Marsh along the River Lea in the east, winding all the way through to Uxbridge in the west...
🧵1/2
January 1, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Our Jan book of the month is from Colin - Adrift by Helen Babbs.
'An intimate telling of life on London’s canals and waterways on the canal boat Pike.
A ten-month journey, starting from Walthamstow Marsh along the River Lea in the east, winding all the way through to Uxbridge in the west...
🧵1/2
'An intimate telling of life on London’s canals and waterways on the canal boat Pike.
A ten-month journey, starting from Walthamstow Marsh along the River Lea in the east, winding all the way through to Uxbridge in the west...
🧵1/2
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
We wish you a happy and relaxing Christmas break, and look forward to welcoming you at the museum from Saturday, 27th December.
Our #MuseumCollection picture today is of the Regent's Canal in the winter of 1984, a much snowier scene than today! ❄️
Our #MuseumCollection picture today is of the Regent's Canal in the winter of 1984, a much snowier scene than today! ❄️
December 25, 2025 at 9:04 AM
We wish you a happy and relaxing Christmas break, and look forward to welcoming you at the museum from Saturday, 27th December.
Our #MuseumCollection picture today is of the Regent's Canal in the winter of 1984, a much snowier scene than today! ❄️
Our #MuseumCollection picture today is of the Regent's Canal in the winter of 1984, a much snowier scene than today! ❄️
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
If you are joining us over the holidays, please note that we'll be closed for a few days over Christmas and New Year's.
You can always visit our free digital guide at any time - search for Bloomberg Connects and the London Canal Museum.
You can always visit our free digital guide at any time - search for Bloomberg Connects and the London Canal Museum.
December 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
If you are joining us over the holidays, please note that we'll be closed for a few days over Christmas and New Year's.
You can always visit our free digital guide at any time - search for Bloomberg Connects and the London Canal Museum.
You can always visit our free digital guide at any time - search for Bloomberg Connects and the London Canal Museum.
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
...and the answer is that a total of 89 were built, but the tugs were numbered up to 91 (numbers 13 and 15 were not used). We'll be back with more #MysteryMonday in January
December 18, 2025 at 9:12 AM
...and the answer is that a total of 89 were built, but the tugs were numbered up to 91 (numbers 13 and 15 were not used). We'll be back with more #MysteryMonday in January
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
It's #MysteryMonday, and today's is in honour of our tug, which has returned to the museum after a major engine overhaul. The Bantam tugs were developed by E.C. Jones in the 50's and 60's. Can you tell us how many were built? Leave your answers in the comments, and we'll confirm later this week 🔍
December 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It's #MysteryMonday, and today's is in honour of our tug, which has returned to the museum after a major engine overhaul. The Bantam tugs were developed by E.C. Jones in the 50's and 60's. Can you tell us how many were built? Leave your answers in the comments, and we'll confirm later this week 🔍
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
🕯️Tonight: Experience the magic of Carols & Ices - a unique museum late
Step into a festive evening unlike any other - carols sung in ice wells, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream making demos.
🎟️ Details & Booking: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
Step into a festive evening unlike any other - carols sung in ice wells, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream making demos.
🎟️ Details & Booking: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
December 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🕯️Tonight: Experience the magic of Carols & Ices - a unique museum late
Step into a festive evening unlike any other - carols sung in ice wells, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream making demos.
🎟️ Details & Booking: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
Step into a festive evening unlike any other - carols sung in ice wells, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream making demos.
🎟️ Details & Booking: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
This Thursday, join us for Carols & Ices - We've got carols sung in our historic ice wells, mulled wine in the bar, a complimentary mince pie, and Victorian ice cream-making demonstrations.
🎟️ Don't miss this once-a-year event - book here: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
🎟️ Don't miss this once-a-year event - book here: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
December 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
This Thursday, join us for Carols & Ices - We've got carols sung in our historic ice wells, mulled wine in the bar, a complimentary mince pie, and Victorian ice cream-making demonstrations.
🎟️ Don't miss this once-a-year event - book here: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
🎟️ Don't miss this once-a-year event - book here: https://www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/carolsandices.htm
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
🥧 Friday and Sunday - Mince pie boat trips
Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with your choice of hot drink and handmade, locally baked artisan mince pie.
Details and how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
3/3
Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with your choice of hot drink and handmade, locally baked artisan mince pie.
Details and how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
3/3
December 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🥧 Friday and Sunday - Mince pie boat trips
Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with your choice of hot drink and handmade, locally baked artisan mince pie.
Details and how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
3/3
Our popular Islington Tunnel trip, also taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights - all served up with your choice of hot drink and handmade, locally baked artisan mince pie.
Details and how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
3/3
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
🕯️ Thursday - Carols & Ices event
Listen to carols sung from our historic ice well, experience a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat.
2/3
Listen to carols sung from our historic ice well, experience a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat.
2/3
December 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🕯️ Thursday - Carols & Ices event
Listen to carols sung from our historic ice well, experience a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat.
2/3
Listen to carols sung from our historic ice well, experience a candlelit museum, mulled wine and mince pies, and Victorian ice cream-making demos! Plus, see the King's Cross Christmas Lights by boat.
2/3
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
🎄Coming up this week, 8-14 December, in our festive season at the museum:
✨Tuesday - King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips
The museum will stay open on Tuesday evening for boat trips to view the King's Cross Christmas lights along the Regent's Canal, accompanied by a warming hot chocolate!
1/3
✨Tuesday - King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips
The museum will stay open on Tuesday evening for boat trips to view the King's Cross Christmas lights along the Regent's Canal, accompanied by a warming hot chocolate!
1/3
December 8, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🎄Coming up this week, 8-14 December, in our festive season at the museum:
✨Tuesday - King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips
The museum will stay open on Tuesday evening for boat trips to view the King's Cross Christmas lights along the Regent's Canal, accompanied by a warming hot chocolate!
1/3
✨Tuesday - King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips
The museum will stay open on Tuesday evening for boat trips to view the King's Cross Christmas lights along the Regent's Canal, accompanied by a warming hot chocolate!
1/3
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
Dive deeper into our stories from across the museum with our free digital guide available on a browser or app.
📲Simply scan the QR codes at the museum for Bloomberg Connects, or head to www.canalmuseum.org.uk/visit/bloomberg.htm to download the Bloomberg Connects app and explore at home.
📲Simply scan the QR codes at the museum for Bloomberg Connects, or head to www.canalmuseum.org.uk/visit/bloomberg.htm to download the Bloomberg Connects app and explore at home.
December 4, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Dive deeper into our stories from across the museum with our free digital guide available on a browser or app.
📲Simply scan the QR codes at the museum for Bloomberg Connects, or head to www.canalmuseum.org.uk/visit/bloomberg.htm to download the Bloomberg Connects app and explore at home.
📲Simply scan the QR codes at the museum for Bloomberg Connects, or head to www.canalmuseum.org.uk/visit/bloomberg.htm to download the Bloomberg Connects app and explore at home.
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
... St Pancras, taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights. Guests are served a hot drink and a handmade mince pie. A guide on board will tell you about the history of the canal, the tunnel and the route.
View our website for details of how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
2/2
View our website for details of how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
2/2
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
... St Pancras, taking in the King's Cross Christmas Lights. Guests are served a hot drink and a handmade mince pie. A guide on board will tell you about the history of the canal, the tunnel and the route.
View our website for details of how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
2/2
View our website for details of how to book: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
2/2
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
December is a magical time to explore the Regent's Canal. Starting today, and running on most Fridays and Sundays for the rest of the month, our Mince Pie Cruises are a perfect opportunity to view London from the water.
Journey through the Islington Tunnel, then on to ...
1/2
Journey through the Islington Tunnel, then on to ...
1/2
December 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM
December is a magical time to explore the Regent's Canal. Starting today, and running on most Fridays and Sundays for the rest of the month, our Mince Pie Cruises are a perfect opportunity to view London from the water.
Journey through the Islington Tunnel, then on to ...
1/2
Journey through the Islington Tunnel, then on to ...
1/2
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
Each of these is a tired sound.
It's easy to think "wow there's no good new music beng made anymore. Young people can't be innovative" but the reality is that there is good stuff being made but the people paid to tell us what's good don't know what's actually good
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It's easy to think "wow there's no good new music beng made anymore. Young people can't be innovative" but the reality is that there is good stuff being made but the people paid to tell us what's good don't know what's actually good
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
BBC Sound of 2026 shortlist: 10 acts you'll be obsessed with next year
The list tips new music for the coming year, following previous winners like Adele, Haim and Chappell Roan.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Each of these is a tired sound.
It's easy to think "wow there's no good new music beng made anymore. Young people can't be innovative" but the reality is that there is good stuff being made but the people paid to tell us what's good don't know what's actually good
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It's easy to think "wow there's no good new music beng made anymore. Young people can't be innovative" but the reality is that there is good stuff being made but the people paid to tell us what's good don't know what's actually good
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
Government to broaden railcard train travel access for disabled travellers
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
Government to broaden railcard train travel access for disabled travellers
The eligibility for disabled people to get discounted rail travel is to be improved, reflecting a better understanding of disabilities.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Government to broaden railcard train travel access for disabled travellers
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/gov...
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
‘The Fate of Ophelia’ by Taylor Swift was the most-streamed song on Spotify globally on December 1st.
December 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
‘The Fate of Ophelia’ by Taylor Swift was the most-streamed song on Spotify globally on December 1st.
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
✨Escape the city hustle - our King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips start this evening! Enjoy the lights from the Regent's Canal, complete with a warming hot chocolate.
We're open late every Tuesday evening in December. Book your spot for tonight!
🎟️ Book via: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
We're open late every Tuesday evening in December. Book your spot for tonight!
🎟️ Book via: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 9:02 AM
✨Escape the city hustle - our King's Cross Christmas Lights boat trips start this evening! Enjoy the lights from the Regent's Canal, complete with a warming hot chocolate.
We're open late every Tuesday evening in December. Book your spot for tonight!
🎟️ Book via: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
We're open late every Tuesday evening in December. Book your spot for tonight!
🎟️ Book via: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
Reposted by 📷Mark Sean Cobain🎵
David’s creatively illustrated guides are bestsellers in our bookshop – and canal connections abound. I learned mill owners prevented a canal running alongside the Wandle, instead giving rise to the pioneering Surrey Iron Railway."
Pick up Green London in our shop - a perfect gift for Christmas! 📚🎁
Pick up Green London in our shop - a perfect gift for Christmas! 📚🎁
December 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
David’s creatively illustrated guides are bestsellers in our bookshop – and canal connections abound. I learned mill owners prevented a canal running alongside the Wandle, instead giving rise to the pioneering Surrey Iron Railway."
Pick up Green London in our shop - a perfect gift for Christmas! 📚🎁
Pick up Green London in our shop - a perfect gift for Christmas! 📚🎁