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David Howe

@davidprf.bsky.social

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Retired academic, writer of text and general non-fiction books, coast and hill walker.

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David Howe @davidprf.bsky.social · Jan 20

Having spent 30+yrs writing academic books and papers, retirement has given my writing a new lease of life. OK, I've not become a prolific novelist but "Science and Sensibilty" is my 4th general non-fiction book since 2016 and I'm mighty proud thanks to Lutterworth Press @saraband-books.bsky.social

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North Norfolk salt marshes plus wind turbines out at sea on the far horizon.

David Howe @davidprf.bsky.social · 4d

Blakeney, North Norfolk. Tide rising.

David Howe @davidprf.bsky.social · 4d

Stiffkey Salt marshes, North Norfolk on a bright 1st October morning.

David Howe @davidprf.bsky.social · 10d

Skyscape, Aldeburgh, Suffolk.

David Howe @davidprf.bsky.social · 13d

Aldeburgh sunrise looking East across the North Sea.

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David Howe @davidprf.bsky.social · 13d

Maggi Hambling's Scallop, Aldeburgh.

David Howe @davidprf.bsky.social · 14d

Rainbow over Southwold pier on blustery day.

David Howe @davidprf.bsky.social · Oct 5

The Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist, Norwich looking rather magnificent in this morning's early sunshine.

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After Dinner Conversation® @afterdinnerconversation.com · Oct 2

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David Howe @davidprf.bsky.social · Sep 25

Sheringham to Cromer beach + seagull.

David Howe @davidprf.bsky.social · Sep 24

North Norfolk on the way to Cromer.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · Sep 20

Power is the rock on which truth founders. The mainstream media, with a few exceptions, is a single-issue lobby group, whose purpose is to assert the rights of capital.
Here's what I've learnt about the industry in 40 years in journalism.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

I have now been a journalist for 40 years. The forces ranged against my profession have never been so powerful | George Monbiot

Once, I believed that humanity’s problem was an information deficit. Now, I know you can’t speak truth to power if power controls your words, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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After Dinner Conversation® @afterdinnerconversation.com · Sep 17

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John Henry @priveteye.bsky.social · Sep 10

There are 20 restaurants & cafes & 9 bars in the House of Commons. These are heavily subsidised - a pint of beer costs £3.50. 9 bars in a place of work seems absurd. The subsidies shield MPs from the reality of the outside world & should be withdrawn immediately. Indeed the bars should be shut.

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David Howe @davidprf.bsky.social · Sep 7

Run Norwich. circa 9,000 runners. Great event. Great atmosphere. Pandemonium!

David Howe @davidprf.bsky.social · Sep 1

Sent one yesterday saying thanks etc.

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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · Aug 30

They told us privatisation would mean
better services at less cost
They told us the more millionaires the better
because wealth would trickle down
The opposite happened
They lied,
and despite having been proved wrong
they're still lying

meme via Jon Cumberbatch

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David Howe @davidprf.bsky.social · Aug 31

Burn How Garden Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere last Wednesday evening. "Rocks and Rain, Reason and Romance" @saraband-books.bsky.social and "Science and Sensibility: From the Heavens Above to the Earth Below" Lutterworth Press. Where were you!

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David Howe @davidprf.bsky.social · Aug 28

Rainy morning by Rydal Water:
when all at once we saw a crowd
A host of wild swimming folk;
Along the Lake, beneath the trees,
Ten thousand swimming in the breeze.
Wearing wetsuits as their watery coats
And on their backs bright orange tow floats.
(Sorry William, sorry Dorothy).

David Howe @davidprf.bsky.social · Aug 24

Grasmere Show Senior Guides fell Race 24 August 2025.

David Howe @davidprf.bsky.social · Aug 23

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David Howe @davidprf.bsky.social · Aug 23

Morecambe Prom Parkrun 23 August 2025. One of the best settings for a 5K run along the prom by the Bay with the Cumbrian Fells in the distance. And it's an absolutely flat course! @cumbriapr.bsky.social But I didn't have my running shoes with me. Oh dear....

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David Howe @davidprf.bsky.social · Aug 21

Morecambe Bay...from Morecambe.

David Howe @davidprf.bsky.social · Aug 14

Another twilight view of Norwich Cathedral across the River Wensum.