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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 2h

The film Top of the Pops made to accompany Woodstock by Matthews Southern Comfort. It's set in London, just one year after the festival took place. www.youtube.com/watch?v=otyn...

Woodstock | Matthews Southern Comfort | Top of the Pops Film

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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 3d

NEW ON ROUTE TV: A video of David Waddington's presentation at the 'Pit-folk and Peers' book launch at Holy Cross Church.

David Waddington | Pit-folk and Peers Book Launch

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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 3d

Stewart Lee Q&A on the Class Clown Podcast (Part 2)

STEWART LEE (Pt2) How Adoption Affected His Psyche, Early Comedy Influences & Growing Up in Solihull

YouTube video by Class Clown Podcast

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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 4d

Stewart Lee Q&A on the Class Clown Podcast

STEWART LEE on The Riyadh Comedy Festival, Oasis Reunion, Marvel, Star Wars and Being Beaten Up

YouTube video by Class Clown Podcast

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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks to all who came down to the launch of Pit-folk and Peers today at Holy Cross Chruch. And special thanks to Angela and Rob and all their team for making it such a special event. A fabulous space full of good people. And to Dave, of course, for everything.

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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 5d

All set for the book launch. Glorious morning for it.

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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 5d

Book Launch Day: We're launching these two books this morning in the building pictured on the front of the blue cover, made up of stone and the pillars from the building on the sepia cover. We're in the very fabric of the place. 10:30am

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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 6d

ICYMI: Edwyn Collins live in session and conversation with Marc Riley on BBC Radio 6 Music. It's audio treasure, culminating in a sublime performance of Rip It Up. Starts at 47:00

Riley & Coe - Edwyn Collins & Snapped Ankles play live. Double trouble! - BBC Sounds

Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre. Edwyn Collins & Snapped Ankles.

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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 6d

Some memories of childhood in Fryston. Filmed in 2009.

Memories from Fryston, West Yorkshire - Recorded by Michael Fortune, 2009.

YouTube video by Michael Fortune (Folklore.ie)

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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 6d

Classically trained (😎) Fall-alumnus Simon Rogers talks about his time in the band, as a musician and prooducer, on the We Are The Fall podcast #fallfriday

#94 - Simon Rogers Interrogation (2025)

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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 7d

László Krasznahorkai awarded Nobel Prize in Literature

Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai wins Nobel Prize for Literature

He was recognised “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art”.

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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 7d

Book launch notice

Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 9d

A very happy 80th birthday to Kevin Godley.

10cc - I'm Not In Love

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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 9d

Sons Of Sevilla's Rueben and Henry Smith guest on Indie Tea Talk, talking about their origins and recording their debut album in Austin, Texas. They also play two songs live for the show.

Sons Of Sevilla - On The Fly - Indie Tea Talk

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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 9d

In Search of Plainsong by Ian Clayton. Deluxe Edition now reduced in price. A book and music in one great package.➡️ www.route-online.com/all-books/in...

Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 9d

Hold the front page. Dave Waddington on masthead of today's @yorkshirepost.co.uk. Interview about Pit-folk and Peers inside.

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8bitnorthxstitch @8bitnorthxstitch.bsky.social · 11d

Yeah, Yeah, the holy trinity-my favourite Fall song, Karl Burns’ unibrow & MES’ Pringle jumper.

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8bitnorthxstitch @8bitnorthxstitch.bsky.social · 11d

No idle hands for me…More new Manc card designs coming soon.

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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 10d

Sweet Sensation | Sad Sweet Dreamer

Sweet Sensation - Sad Sweet Dreamer

YouTube video by DiscoKween

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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 10d

Screenings of Iron Ladies with Q&A

Iron Ladies | Shut Out The Light Films

Documentary about the iron willed women who maintained the 1984/85 Miners' Strike, and how they changed the political landscape

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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 10d

Iron Ladies, a new film about the Women Against Pit Closures movement from @sotl-films.bsky.social It features the great Betty Cook. Cinematic screenings are taking place throughout the autumn with Q&A. Link in the comments for list of dates and cinemas.

Iron Ladies | Official Trailer

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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 10d

OTD in 2022, we launched In Search of Plainsong. Read all about it: www.route-online.com/all-books/in...

Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 10d

Street Light Moon

Sons of Sevilla - "Street Light Moon"

YouTube video by Ubiquity Records

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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 10d

Currently playing: Sons of Sevilla, Street Light Moon. Our friends and former neighbours groove. Enhanced live by more friends, currently touring the USA. Follow their tour diaries on instagram at @sonsofsevilla And give the album a spin. We arrogantly recommend 😉

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Route @routebooks.bsky.social · 10d

Street Light Moon

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