Hywel Jones
@jonesthewords.bsky.social
Bluebird. Cardiff, Wales.
Pinned
Obligatory contre-jour shot.
December 12, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Obligatory contre-jour shot.
What's in reporter Anthony Loyd's grab bag on the Ukraine frontline. (Credit: The Times)
December 12, 2025 at 8:42 AM
What's in reporter Anthony Loyd's grab bag on the Ukraine frontline. (Credit: The Times)
And end the day with some art. 'Four gents chatting in the street', by David Carpanini.
December 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
And end the day with some art. 'Four gents chatting in the street', by David Carpanini.
Start the day with some art.
Sierra Madre at Monterrey - 1943
https://botfrens.com/collections/173/contents/3104104
https://botfrens.com/collections/173/contents/3104104
December 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Start the day with some art.
Ahead of Cardiff's trip to mighty Stevenage, Henry Winter talks to BBM.
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www.fourfourtwo.com/person/coach...
'He'd be FaceTiming family or friends telling them before games he was going to score a hat-trick. And he’d do it!' Former Manchester City coach Brian Barry-Murphy is harnessing years of honing talent...
Cardiff City head coach Brian Barry-Murphy worked with several of the Premier League's leading lights during their formative years
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December 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Ahead of Cardiff's trip to mighty Stevenage, Henry Winter talks to BBM.
www.fourfourtwo.com/person/coach...
www.fourfourtwo.com/person/coach...
The documentary photographer Martin Parr has passed away. His picture of Llantrisant Working Mens Club (2009)
Credit: Martin Parr/Magnum Photos/Rocket Gallery
Credit: Martin Parr/Magnum Photos/Rocket Gallery
December 7, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The documentary photographer Martin Parr has passed away. His picture of Llantrisant Working Mens Club (2009)
Credit: Martin Parr/Magnum Photos/Rocket Gallery
Credit: Martin Parr/Magnum Photos/Rocket Gallery
Knife-edge end to the F1 season. Wouldn't be surprised if Brad Pitt clinches it.
December 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Knife-edge end to the F1 season. Wouldn't be surprised if Brad Pitt clinches it.
Obligatory winter sun shot, Cardiff.
December 6, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Obligatory winter sun shot, Cardiff.
The Best (US) TV of 2025. Free article. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/a...
Best TV Shows of 2025
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The Best (US) TV of 2025. Free article. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/a...
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You cannot be taken seriously as a pro sports franchise if your base uniform color is teal
December 4, 2025 at 12:46 AM
You cannot be taken seriously as a pro sports franchise if your base uniform color is teal
John Humphrys for one of your English pounds. I don't mind if I do.
December 4, 2025 at 9:58 AM
John Humphrys for one of your English pounds. I don't mind if I do.
"Known as 'Radio', RCA was the glamour stock of the 1920s... Investors were transfixed by RCA because it represented the future like few other companies.''
Andrew Ross Sorkin transforms what could have been very dry material into a page-turner - with modern-day resonance.
Andrew Ross Sorkin transforms what could have been very dry material into a page-turner - with modern-day resonance.
December 1, 2025 at 10:50 AM
"Known as 'Radio', RCA was the glamour stock of the 1920s... Investors were transfixed by RCA because it represented the future like few other companies.''
Andrew Ross Sorkin transforms what could have been very dry material into a page-turner - with modern-day resonance.
Andrew Ross Sorkin transforms what could have been very dry material into a page-turner - with modern-day resonance.
Tom Stoppard once applied for a job as a political reporter on the Evening Standard. The editor asked him: “So tell me boy, who is the current Foreign Secretary?” “Look,” Stoppard replied, “I said I was interested in politics. Not obsessed with it.” RIP.
November 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Tom Stoppard once applied for a job as a political reporter on the Evening Standard. The editor asked him: “So tell me boy, who is the current Foreign Secretary?” “Look,” Stoppard replied, “I said I was interested in politics. Not obsessed with it.” RIP.
Great Brian Barry-Murphy interview here, discussing the Yusuf Salech foul conundrum, Nathan Trott and much more:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuec...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuec...
The one where Cardiff City's Brian Barry-Murphy is on the pod! Rob and Blakey's Commentary Box Ep18
YouTube video by Rob and Blakey's Commentary Box
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November 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Great Brian Barry-Murphy interview here, discussing the Yusuf Salech foul conundrum, Nathan Trott and much more:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuec...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuec...
Happy Thanksgiving
For those of you who love both Welsh stuff and ‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ - The Braidwood Inn (now the Sun Motel) in Braidwood is only 20 minutes north of Cardiff, Illinois.
If you fancy a ✈️ 🚂 🚗 + 🏴 road-trip!
#Thanksgiving #planestrainsandautomobiles #Wales #Cardiff
If you fancy a ✈️ 🚂 🚗 + 🏴 road-trip!
#Thanksgiving #planestrainsandautomobiles #Wales #Cardiff
November 27, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Happy Thanksgiving
Dug deep. Withstood pressure. Won.
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Northampton Town 1-3 Cardiff City: Bluebirds back on top of League One after Cobblers win
Cardiff City climb back to the top of League One as Ethan Wheatley scores at both ends in the Bluebirds' 3-1 victory at Northampton Town.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Dug deep. Withstood pressure. Won.
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Seventh heaven for Cymru in Cardiff tonight
November 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Seventh heaven for Cymru in Cardiff tonight
Pat Nevin on Radio 4: 'No one in Europe, per capita, goes to watch football more than the Scots.' You learn something every day.
November 18, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Pat Nevin on Radio 4: 'No one in Europe, per capita, goes to watch football more than the Scots.' You learn something every day.
'A stunning one-man Hamlet' says one of this morning's reviews. Not this classic, though. youtu.be/FvNdhriwGuM?...
Hamlet Cigars Advert 1987: Photo Booth
YouTube video by HamletCigarsComercials
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November 18, 2025 at 5:49 AM
'A stunning one-man Hamlet' says one of this morning's reviews. Not this classic, though. youtu.be/FvNdhriwGuM?...
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November 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Two Wales managers winning on one day. A rarity.
November 16, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Two Wales managers winning on one day. A rarity.
Turns out you can win something with kids. Great performance from Cardiff's academy talent vs Arsenal U-21
November 11, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Turns out you can win something with kids. Great performance from Cardiff's academy talent vs Arsenal U-21
We may effectively be conceding the fixture tomorrow, but what a great experience for academy talent. excphttps://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/match-preview-cardiff-city-vs-arsenal-u21
Match Preview | Cardiff City vs. Arsenal U21 | Cardiff
It'll be the young Bluebirds vs. the young Gunners on Tuesday night.
www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
We may effectively be conceding the fixture tomorrow, but what a great experience for academy talent. excphttps://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/match-preview-cardiff-city-vs-arsenal-u21
Quentin Willson dies at 68. Great writer for TV with a relaxed and understated style. mol.im/a/15272193
Top Gear star Quentin Willson dies at 68 after battle with lung cancer
Former Top Gear and Fifth Gear presenter Quentin Willson has died at the age of 68 following a short battle with lung cancer, his family said.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Quentin Willson dies at 68. Great writer for TV with a relaxed and understated style. mol.im/a/15272193