Bob Fry
@bobfry.bsky.social
Overly fond of oolite, stars, folklore, photography, beetroot, fossils & other old things (& The Fall). All photographs my own, unless stated or reposted.
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Bidston Hill is the setting for Ramsey Campbell’s new story for TALES OF OCCULT BRITAIN. When a young boy moves into a house overlooking the hill and its mysterious carvings, he reluctantly befriends his eccentric new neighbour, Mr Pearl, a follower of the old ways.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Bidston Hill is the setting for Ramsey Campbell’s new story for TALES OF OCCULT BRITAIN. When a young boy moves into a house overlooking the hill and its mysterious carvings, he reluctantly befriends his eccentric new neighbour, Mr Pearl, a follower of the old ways.
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29/11/25 - nocturn
November 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
29/11/25 - nocturn
Reposted by Bob Fry
"Now"
The Story of Beowulf: Translated from Anglo-Saxon into Modern English Prose, 1913
Ernest J.B. Kirtlan 🇬🇧
The Story of Beowulf: Translated from Anglo-Saxon into Modern English Prose, 1913
Ernest J.B. Kirtlan 🇬🇧
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Now"
The Story of Beowulf: Translated from Anglo-Saxon into Modern English Prose, 1913
Ernest J.B. Kirtlan 🇬🇧
The Story of Beowulf: Translated from Anglo-Saxon into Modern English Prose, 1913
Ernest J.B. Kirtlan 🇬🇧
#Folklore
The Tusk.
No 33 from
Lucky Charms,a series of 50 Wills’s Cigarette Cards (from 1923)
This card showing an Etruscan tusk talisman still makes references to Ancient Egypt which seems to have been an obsession of the person compiling the cards.
The Tusk.
No 33 from
Lucky Charms,a series of 50 Wills’s Cigarette Cards (from 1923)
This card showing an Etruscan tusk talisman still makes references to Ancient Egypt which seems to have been an obsession of the person compiling the cards.
November 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
#Folklore
The Tusk.
No 33 from
Lucky Charms,a series of 50 Wills’s Cigarette Cards (from 1923)
This card showing an Etruscan tusk talisman still makes references to Ancient Egypt which seems to have been an obsession of the person compiling the cards.
The Tusk.
No 33 from
Lucky Charms,a series of 50 Wills’s Cigarette Cards (from 1923)
This card showing an Etruscan tusk talisman still makes references to Ancient Egypt which seems to have been an obsession of the person compiling the cards.
Reposted by Bob Fry
"What!"
Beowulf, 1921
Charles Scott Moncrieff 🇬🇧
Beowulf, 1921
Charles Scott Moncrieff 🇬🇧
November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"What!"
Beowulf, 1921
Charles Scott Moncrieff 🇬🇧
Beowulf, 1921
Charles Scott Moncrieff 🇬🇧
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‘Let me stop here, at this remarkable turning point of my stormy youth...transformed into sense and wisdom while losing little of the enchantment and liberty that have led me to write them down.’ ~ The Exploits of Moominpappa, Tove Jansson for
#BookWormSat
#BookWormSat
November 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
‘Let me stop here, at this remarkable turning point of my stormy youth...transformed into sense and wisdom while losing little of the enchantment and liberty that have led me to write them down.’ ~ The Exploits of Moominpappa, Tove Jansson for
#BookWormSat
#BookWormSat
Long exposure, splooshy water sort-of-thing.
River Frome, Capel’s Mill, Stroud.
River Frome, Capel’s Mill, Stroud.
November 29, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Long exposure, splooshy water sort-of-thing.
River Frome, Capel’s Mill, Stroud.
River Frome, Capel’s Mill, Stroud.
Another Labour manifesto pledge broken. Oooh what a surprise!
Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights.
It was a manifesto pledge
Why no 'pragmatic' U-turn' on nationalising water, energy, rail rolling stock companies and freight; ending privatisation of the NHS and social care; taxing the super rich?
It was a manifesto pledge
Why no 'pragmatic' U-turn' on nationalising water, energy, rail rolling stock companies and freight; ending privatisation of the NHS and social care; taxing the super rich?
Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights
Bridget Phillipson told the BBC the climbdown would enable wider benefits to be delivered quickly.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Another Labour manifesto pledge broken. Oooh what a surprise!
Song Thrush singing outside on this grey, rainy morning. (Which is nice)
November 29, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Song Thrush singing outside on this grey, rainy morning. (Which is nice)
Another of Prof Ronald Hutton’s excellent Gresham College Lectures
www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/go...
www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/go...
Hecate: Mistress of Magic
Hecate started as the ruling goddess of the Asian region of Caria, and got taken over by the Greeks as the only one able to operate in every realm of the cosmos. This then gave her special responsibil...
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November 29, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Another of Prof Ronald Hutton’s excellent Gresham College Lectures
www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/go...
www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/go...
#Folklore
The Bulla.
No 32 from
Lucky Charms,a series of 50 Wills’s Cigarette Cards (from 1923)
The information on the reverse of this card seems rather inarticulate and perhaps inaccurate. I believe that the Bulla was a medallion or locket given to Roman boys.
The Bulla.
No 32 from
Lucky Charms,a series of 50 Wills’s Cigarette Cards (from 1923)
The information on the reverse of this card seems rather inarticulate and perhaps inaccurate. I believe that the Bulla was a medallion or locket given to Roman boys.
November 28, 2025 at 11:32 PM
#Folklore
The Bulla.
No 32 from
Lucky Charms,a series of 50 Wills’s Cigarette Cards (from 1923)
The information on the reverse of this card seems rather inarticulate and perhaps inaccurate. I believe that the Bulla was a medallion or locket given to Roman boys.
The Bulla.
No 32 from
Lucky Charms,a series of 50 Wills’s Cigarette Cards (from 1923)
The information on the reverse of this card seems rather inarticulate and perhaps inaccurate. I believe that the Bulla was a medallion or locket given to Roman boys.
Reposted by Bob Fry
"Lo!"
Beowulf: Translated out of the Old English, 1902
Chauncey Brewster Tinker 🇬🇧
Beowulf: Translated out of the Old English, 1902
Chauncey Brewster Tinker 🇬🇧
November 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
"Lo!"
Beowulf: Translated out of the Old English, 1902
Chauncey Brewster Tinker 🇬🇧
Beowulf: Translated out of the Old English, 1902
Chauncey Brewster Tinker 🇬🇧
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Episode 90 - Wind on water, night curlews, rain later
First, the soothing sound of lapping water at night, with later into the episode, the sound of rain on water.
*sleep safe > bit.ly/LenWoWa
First, the soothing sound of lapping water at night, with later into the episode, the sound of rain on water.
*sleep safe > bit.ly/LenWoWa
November 28, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Episode 90 - Wind on water, night curlews, rain later
First, the soothing sound of lapping water at night, with later into the episode, the sound of rain on water.
*sleep safe > bit.ly/LenWoWa
First, the soothing sound of lapping water at night, with later into the episode, the sound of rain on water.
*sleep safe > bit.ly/LenWoWa
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Prof Ronald Hutton on The Great God Pan: Lord of the Wild.
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The Great God Pan: Lord of the Wild - Ronald Hutton
YouTube video by Gresham College
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November 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Prof Ronald Hutton on The Great God Pan: Lord of the Wild.
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Songs that make me very happy.
There once was a very famous man
On his famous horse he'd ride through the land
The people used to see him everywhere
When he died, they put a statue in the square
(hooray)
Here comes the Equestrian Statue
Prancing up and down the square…
youtu.be/s5_teUu9jMc
There once was a very famous man
On his famous horse he'd ride through the land
The people used to see him everywhere
When he died, they put a statue in the square
(hooray)
Here comes the Equestrian Statue
Prancing up and down the square…
youtu.be/s5_teUu9jMc
The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band Equestrian Statue (1967)
YouTube video by British Pathé
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Songs that make me very happy.
There once was a very famous man
On his famous horse he'd ride through the land
The people used to see him everywhere
When he died, they put a statue in the square
(hooray)
Here comes the Equestrian Statue
Prancing up and down the square…
youtu.be/s5_teUu9jMc
There once was a very famous man
On his famous horse he'd ride through the land
The people used to see him everywhere
When he died, they put a statue in the square
(hooray)
Here comes the Equestrian Statue
Prancing up and down the square…
youtu.be/s5_teUu9jMc
Need some kinks right now.
From the dew-soaked hedge creeps a crawly caterpillar
When the dawn begins to crack
It's all part of my autumn almanac
Breeze blows leaves of a musty-coloured yellow
So I sweep them in my sack
Yes, yes, yes, it's my autumn almanac
youtu.be/Z4dXnshpXDI
From the dew-soaked hedge creeps a crawly caterpillar
When the dawn begins to crack
It's all part of my autumn almanac
Breeze blows leaves of a musty-coloured yellow
So I sweep them in my sack
Yes, yes, yes, it's my autumn almanac
youtu.be/Z4dXnshpXDI
THE KINKS - Autumn Almanac (Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Big Chuck Lyric Video
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Need some kinks right now.
From the dew-soaked hedge creeps a crawly caterpillar
When the dawn begins to crack
It's all part of my autumn almanac
Breeze blows leaves of a musty-coloured yellow
So I sweep them in my sack
Yes, yes, yes, it's my autumn almanac
youtu.be/Z4dXnshpXDI
From the dew-soaked hedge creeps a crawly caterpillar
When the dawn begins to crack
It's all part of my autumn almanac
Breeze blows leaves of a musty-coloured yellow
So I sweep them in my sack
Yes, yes, yes, it's my autumn almanac
youtu.be/Z4dXnshpXDI
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Over 80,000 signatures now.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74... I’ve signed up.. why not you?
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Over 80,000 signatures now.
Perfect Fall for #FallFriday
Ta Mysticveg
Ta Mysticveg
#fallfriday I think it’s time Oldham Athletic fans produced something as good as this.
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youtu.be/EJBlN8b-r60?...
The Fall - "Theme from Sparta F.C."
YouTube video by kogler
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Perfect Fall for #FallFriday
Ta Mysticveg
Ta Mysticveg
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"The Northerns
The North ones,
Their brains are unhinged by the sun"
#FallFriday
youtu.be/OcnNZPAON4A?...
The North ones,
Their brains are unhinged by the sun"
#FallFriday
youtu.be/OcnNZPAON4A?...
The Fall - R.O.D. (Peel Session)
YouTube video by Contraflow
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 10:17 AM
"The Northerns
The North ones,
Their brains are unhinged by the sun"
#FallFriday
youtu.be/OcnNZPAON4A?...
The North ones,
Their brains are unhinged by the sun"
#FallFriday
youtu.be/OcnNZPAON4A?...
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Today's #BirdoftheDay theme is #MorningLight
Here, Long-tailed Tits begin gathering feathers to line their nests at dawn, on April 5th.
A thousand plus feathers need to be collected over the following days, so early starts are in order.
🦉
Here, Long-tailed Tits begin gathering feathers to line their nests at dawn, on April 5th.
A thousand plus feathers need to be collected over the following days, so early starts are in order.
🦉
November 28, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Today's #BirdoftheDay theme is #MorningLight
Here, Long-tailed Tits begin gathering feathers to line their nests at dawn, on April 5th.
A thousand plus feathers need to be collected over the following days, so early starts are in order.
🦉
Here, Long-tailed Tits begin gathering feathers to line their nests at dawn, on April 5th.
A thousand plus feathers need to be collected over the following days, so early starts are in order.
🦉
#Folklore
The Necklace of Charms.
No 31 from
Lucky Charms,a series of 50 Wills’s Cigarette Cards (from 1923). Yet again Egyptian charms feature in this series. Some of the later cards look at charms with other origins.
The Necklace of Charms.
No 31 from
Lucky Charms,a series of 50 Wills’s Cigarette Cards (from 1923). Yet again Egyptian charms feature in this series. Some of the later cards look at charms with other origins.
November 28, 2025 at 9:20 AM
#Folklore
The Necklace of Charms.
No 31 from
Lucky Charms,a series of 50 Wills’s Cigarette Cards (from 1923). Yet again Egyptian charms feature in this series. Some of the later cards look at charms with other origins.
The Necklace of Charms.
No 31 from
Lucky Charms,a series of 50 Wills’s Cigarette Cards (from 1923). Yet again Egyptian charms feature in this series. Some of the later cards look at charms with other origins.
Reposted by Bob Fry
"Voici!" (Behold)
Le Beowulf, 1919
Walter Thomas 🇫🇷
Le Beowulf, 1919
Walter Thomas 🇫🇷
November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"Voici!" (Behold)
Le Beowulf, 1919
Walter Thomas 🇫🇷
Le Beowulf, 1919
Walter Thomas 🇫🇷
If you are near Stroud in Gloucestershire, make sure you visit the Earth Magic exhibition. If you don’t know the superb work of Dougal Kirkland you really should www.dougalkirkland.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 11:40 PM
If you are near Stroud in Gloucestershire, make sure you visit the Earth Magic exhibition. If you don’t know the superb work of Dougal Kirkland you really should www.dougalkirkland.co.uk
Noggin the Nog 1959
YouTube video by ChunkyStab
youtu.be
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM