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Putting the U and I in QUIT since 2014. Authors of Today South London… and Shirk, Rest and Play. The new book is available to order now: deserter.store Podcast: Deserter Pubcast Website: www.deserter.co.uk

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 7d

Behold the glorious cover for Deserter Stories.

Designed by Emily Power.

Available for pre-order now: deserter.store

Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 6h

Absolutely. Will be on the next Pubcast!

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Tim Matthews @steampowerednet.bsky.social · 13h

Lovely story about a London boozer being given a second life

You’re kinda story @deserterblog.bsky.social, art and booze 😎

www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/10/09/p...

Peter Doig is bringing a cult classic London pub back to life—here's why it matters

The prominent artist and his partner, the gallerist Parinaz Mogadassi, will be preserving McGlynn’s in King's Cross at a time when such important community hubs are continuing to go under

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Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 8h

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekPForPink

‘Drunk’ unicorn, close to Twinkle Park in Deptford.

Pink unicorn rocking horse stood on block paving by green bin with empty sparkling wine bottle next to it.

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 20h

Fucken missed it again

Kinell @sinistercinemastudios.art · 2d

LET'S FUCKING GO

International Day for Failure

Date

Mon, 13 Oct 2025

THE INTERNATIONAL

DAY FOR FAILURE OCTOBER 13th

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 21h

BOOK LAUNCH: join us to celebrate the launch of Deserter Stories. We’ve done the hard part, now for the fun.

7pm, Friday, Nov 7th at @theshirkersrest.bsky.social, New Cross.

Arrive early to enjoy a pint on us, thanks to the kind generosity of Anspach & Hobday.

Or pre-order here: deserter.store

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 1d

More #CrispNews!

The Shirker's Rest @theshirkersrest.bsky.social · 3d

Join Sareta Puri for a curated journey into crisp pairing.

Sat, 25th October, 6.30pm.

Limited availability so book your spot now!

www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-shirkers...

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Dulwich Raider @andrewgrumbridge.bsky.social · 1d

When @pisci.bsky.social comes back from Europe.

#CrispNews

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 3d

The year is 2019 and @vincerai.bsky.social has been challenged to write a drinking guide to Telegraph Hill.

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A Drinking Guide to Telegraph Hill

April 2019: Deserter's penance to a cracking little neighbourhood

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 4d

Relax and recharge with mates, Canonbury.

Spotter: Jenty

Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you, Metro.

Orders yours now at deserter.store

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sirstefan.bsky.social @sirstefan.bsky.social · 5d

@deserterblog.bsky.social You boys got one of these? Looks perfect for your next outing. Cuddling optional

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Loveseat

Two-person camping chair that gets you closer to the campfire or out of the way in festival crowds. The Kelty Loveseat is comfortable, durable and portable. Ships from the UK with WildBounds.

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 6d

Plus the Harp with its old frontage and still doing sausages?

All for it.

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Pubs to stay open until early hours in move to boost UK growth

Exclusive: Plans for England and Wales would help ailing hospitality sector but health experts criticise move

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 6d

Wtaf?

Hugh Keogh @hughkeogh.bsky.social · 6d

@deserterblog.bsky.social Crisp news (1990s edition)

Chris Gomm @gommster.bsky.social · 6d

How have I only just learned about these.

Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 7d

NEW POST: In Praise of Wednesdays

"An unintended byproduct of abstaining from alcohol on Mondays and Tuesdays is that Wednesdays are – what’s the phrase, again? – fucking brilliant."

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In Praise of Wednesdays – Deserter

And midweek messabouts…

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 7d

Behold the glorious cover for Deserter Stories.

Designed by Emily Power.

Available for pre-order now: deserter.store

Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 7d

When Half-life’s idea of houseboat-sitting was to drive it around London.

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Messing About on the Water

Boats, booze and blowbacks.

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 8d

DESERTER PUBCAST: Now up on the website with pictures (and pub quiz spoilers!)

Dungeons and flagons in Boro & Bermo.

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Pubcast: Dungeons and Flagons – Deserter

Pubs, chip butties, potatoes and crisps in Boro & Bermo.

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Viktor Winetrout @viktorwinetrout.bsky.social · 10d

Every question you ask at the end of a work meeting should be deducted from your lifespan

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 9d

Very excited to reveal the cover of the new book, as designed by Emily Power, designer of the OG Deserter logo and website.

Join us on Instagram (@deserterblog) this Wednesday for the grand unveiling when we get up, around lunchtime.

Book available to pre-order here: deserter.store

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Mickey Onions @mickeyonions.bsky.social · 10d

Brings your mates for a sit down in Walworth but remember to ask for the keys @deserterblog.bsky.social

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sirstefan.bsky.social @sirstefan.bsky.social · 10d

Class @deserterblog.bsky.social

fesshole 🧻 @fesshole.bsky.social · 10d

It's my remaining life's goal to be employed but forgotten about. I work in a corporate. I'm so close. I switched teams and have zero meetings or even emails. My manager is hands off to the point of absence. All it will take is for him to leave and I might just get away with it.

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 11d

Warm leatherette, Blackheath.

#goodsitdown #laundrybasket

Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 11d

What they're saying about our new book, Deserter Stories, out on Nov 4th.

Last chance to pre-order today for the discounted price of £8.99!

👉 deserter.store

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Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 11d

NEW DESERTER PUBCAST

Dungeons and flagons: pubs, beer, crisps, dossers and
@davidjesudason.bsky.social with his Desert Island Crisps.

Out now: www.podfollow.com/deserter-pubcast

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David Desi Pubs Dason @davidjesudason.bsky.social · 12d

In which I detail my desert island crisps* and pub**

*Might not be crisps
**Pub may be fiction

Deserter @deserterblog.bsky.social · 12d

Fucking podcast’s up.

www.podfollow.com/deserter-pubcast

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