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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 14h

And the decision will have been that it is a book which the character would have on her shelf. I should think taken by the art director in consultation with the director/writer and, if they have any sense, with the actor.

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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 16h

The Wheels on the Bum. Courtesy of a wee Glaswegain tyke.
With my apologies.

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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 18h

Such a gadabout

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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 1d

A wee note issuu.com/lyonandturnb...
in Lyon and Turnbulls Modern Made catalogue

Modern Made ft.The Collection of Gordon & Ursula Bowyer | Auction 30 & 31 October 2025

issuu.com

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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 1d

If you'd rather read about an Edinburgh house through time - or are inspired so to do by what will certainly be a fascinating programme - do try 10 Scotland Street; an opinionated history of one house over two centuries.

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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 1d

The Portrait Gallery, NGS

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Old Edinburgh Club @oldedinburghclub.bsky.social · 2d

A really interesting thread from Andy Arthur about Davie Street School.

threadinburgh.scot/2025/10/09/t...

Exploring the History of Davie Street School in Edinburgh

Explore the intriguing history of Davie Street School, from its Lancastrian roots to its modern transformation into the Theatre Art Centre.

threadinburgh.scot

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Conversation Kenge @fenken.bsky.social · 2d

You have all heard of Alan Turing, who did not invent Colossus*, the first programmable computer?

80% of Bletchley Park staff were women. Most of whom are unnamed. They deserve as much recognition #ALD25

* That was Tommy Flowers, but that's another story.

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Suw @suw.bsky.social · 2d

This is the first time in 15 years that I'm running Ada Lovelace Day without also putting on a big event in London, and I have to admit, it feels kinda weird.

If you have a minute, please share a story of your favourite woman in STEM with the hashtag #ALD25.

Ada Lovelace Day @adalovelaceday.bsky.social · 2d

Ada Lovelace Day has begun! As midnight arrives on Kiritimati Island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, our global celebration of women in science, technology, engineering and maths begins! Join us in celebrating by posting about your fave women in STEM #ALD25!

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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 2d

Growing at the base of a Rowan I planted as a wee thing 50 years ago. It appears in good fettle though had fire blight some years ago which was dealt with by a professional arborist. Lots of fine fruit this year. It's still doing its job keeping the witches away.

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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you

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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 2d

Anyone know what these are?

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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 2d

yes indeed. I have the T shirt

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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 2d

Over in Scotland Street we say praecox.
( in my defence I've been helping a grandson with his Latin homework. )

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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 2d

Hair in the gate.

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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 3d

You are travelling my childhood.

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Lesley McDowell @lesleymcdowell.bsky.social · 3d

Ah no

Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 3d

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 3d

My family and I are, I am afraid, guilty of intentionally missing trains , lured by that champagne bar. It's an amazing station. Have you done the tour?

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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 3d

Of course it would. And while we're at it, the Clyde commuter ferries.....?

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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 4d

Small note: if you buy one ticket on the Glasgow subway the kind person in the ticket office will put some kind of spell on your furth-of-Glasgow 60+ concession card which provides free travel for the rest of the day.

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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 4d

he sounds great

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Hallie Rubenhold @hallierubenhold.bsky.social · 5d

Absolutely love this post. Another example why we need to study history from the bottom up, not necessarily top down.

Sathnam Sanghera @sathnam.bsky.social · 6d

In @thetimes.com letters page today

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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 5d

Young Citz celebration of the Close Theatre 1965-1973 last night was superb. The spirit of 65 was there - and a commitment to live, innovative theatre. One other survivor from the '65 cohort and I were very moved. A huge welcome difference was the gender balance. Thank you once again Citizen's.

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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 5d

thank you

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Leslie Hills @skylinefilm.bsky.social · 6d

Been singing the mezzo line of this since I was 15. Helen Burness Cruikshank was a suffragette, a committed Scottish nationalist, and a founder member of the Scottish branch of the writers’ organisation PEN.
1886-1975. Good Bio here www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poet/helen-c...

Helen Cruickshank

The poet Helen Cruickshank did much to promote, popularise, and chronicle the Scottish Literary Renaissance movement in the middle years of the 20th century.

www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk

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