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Westminster Abbey @westminsterabbey.bsky.social · 1d

Everyone is welcome to join us in worship as we stream Evensong live from the Abbey at 5pm (GMT) today.

The service will be sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort and you can watch live or on demand at: www.westminster-abbey.org/worship-music/watch-services

A view through the quire stalls in Westminster Abbey towards the High Altar. Members of the congregation are standing in the stalls.

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Jim Ostler @jimostler.bsky.social · 2d

As a verbatim reporter, I find it hard to read that one without a professional eye on proceedings! Absolutely agree--real MR James territory, "The Trial for Murder".

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Jim Ostler @jimostler.bsky.social · 3d

Oh how brilliant an hour this was at the Dickens Museum yesterday. "The Trial for Murder" was new to me; somehow I don't think I will forget it and its face of impure wax. Masterful storytelling.

James Swanton @jamescswanton.bsky.social · 5d

We've almost sold out today, but Sunday's flush with availability! 4pm and 6pm for some belated Halloween spookery. Simply click for details...

The Signalman & The Trial for Murder - Live Performance

Live, onsite performance. £22 per adult£18 per concessionWe have not placed an age limit on this performance, but please note that this show is, by its nature, designed to be frightening. We would no...

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Jim Ostler @jimostler.bsky.social · 5d

Katie Lam MP explains why Disney had to pull the plug on Doctor Who.

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Miriam Kimber @miriamkimber.bsky.social · 6d

Niche. @quiresandplaces.com

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Jim Ostler @jimostler.bsky.social · 16d

m.youtube.com/watch?v=WyK_... All killer, no filler Saturday evensong from the combined choirs of @westminsterabbey.bsky.social -- Bruckner, Leighton, Dyson, Bairstow.

First Evensong of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey | Saturday 18th October

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Jim Ostler @jimostler.bsky.social · 16d

"Who do you think you are, an actual tod warrior?" @athleticomince.bsky.social

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Jim Ostler @jimostler.bsky.social · Oct 2

A Purcell-fest from @westminsterabbey.bsky.social yesterday, courtesy of their girls' choir, St Margaret's Choristers and Consort. m.youtube.com/watch?v=RvAQ...

Evensong at Westminster Abbey | Wednesday 1st October

YouTube video by Westminster Abbey

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Jim Ostler @jimostler.bsky.social · Sep 28

Hall v Oates.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · Sep 23

I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again.

Ignore the haters, London is the 🐐

Graphic with the headline “London is the greatest city in the world” set against a bright view of the River Thames with the Shard, Tower Bridge and the city skyline.

The text celebrates what makes London special: regularly voted the number one city in the world, incredible diversity with over 300 languages spoken, world-class transport, world leader in finance tech and life sciences, best museums and galleries many free to visit, world-leading nightlife, food sport and music for every taste, host to the world’s best sporting events, home to seven Premier League clubs, globally-ranked universities, a city where you can be yourself and love who you love, and a place for everyone.

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Postcard From The Past @pastpostcard.bsky.social · Sep 18

What a frustrating experience this has been.

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Naomi Alderman @naomialderman.bsky.social · Sep 17

I have dealt with my BIG FEELINGS about people saying mean things about London by writing this about 57 things I love in London. There were 100 things I loved, but it got too long for one email. London is inexhaustible.

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57 things I love in London

because London is so good. it's just so so good.

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Jim Ostler @jimostler.bsky.social · Sep 8

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Jim Ostler @jimostler.bsky.social · Sep 6

Smith and Neary.

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Jim Ostler @jimostler.bsky.social · Sep 6

Off to @stalbanscathedral.bsky.social with the choir of St George's, Beckenham, this weekend. Good stuff!

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Matthew Sweet @drmatthewsweet.bsky.social · Aug 27

Headline needs work

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Jim Ostler @jimostler.bsky.social · Aug 20

That and he spent all that time being script editor of Doctor Who.

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Dr Liam Sims @liamsims.bsky.social · Aug 17

A favourite memorial from @exetercathedral.bsky.social. Born Nutcombe Quicke in 1727 he attended Cambridge University & in 1753 married Anne, daughter of the Bishop of Exeter. He became Canon Chancellor of the Cathedral & in 1792 changed his name to Nutcombe Nutcombe to receive an inheritance.

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waltydunlop @waltydunlop.bsky.social · Aug 14

That time Rod and Emu turned up on Blue Peter and it ended up looking like a painting by Caravaggio

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Jim Ostler @jimostler.bsky.social · Aug 14

It is a good song, but a better novel.

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Paul Fairie @paulisci.bsky.social · Aug 11

It's so weird how LLMs know so much about things I don't know anything about, and yet make fundamental and basic errors about things I do know anything about. Oh well, I'm sure that's a coincidence.