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SE London history & landscape, paused blogger, socialist, green, runner, #runningpunk, #goodgym member, acting curator of #TidesOutTuesday, views mine, poor proof reader - he/him/me duck, real name Paul

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Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 6d

I am striding for Gaza in aid of Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). I will be completing 98km in 23 days & virtually following the displacement journey of one of MAP's Palestinian workers in Gaza. Please donate to my page & help me support MAP.

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Stride for Gaza 2025

I am striding for Gaza in aid of Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). I will be completing 98km in 23 days and virtually following the displacement journey of one of MAP's Palestinian colleagues in Gaz

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Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 5h

Another 10k for #StrideForGaza2025 for @medicalaidpal.bsky.social - virtually it was from Khan Yunis to Rafah, but took in the autumn colours of Greenwich. #RunningPunks #GreenRunners

A view from One Tree Hill to the Observatory in Greenwich Park, trees with autumnal colours in between. Very grey skies.

Aging runner smiling - he is wearing a Stride For Gaza t shirt over a red base layer. Behind are autumnal colours both from leaves on the ground and trees.

Autumn coloured leaves and logs on the ground

Small tree covered with autumnal colours

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Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 6h

It most certainly is!

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Birmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 20h

In case you haven't seen it yet, the 2023 film Rye Lane is on the BBC iPlayer and is a total delight
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Women of South London @womenofsouthlondon.bsky.social · 8h

Dr Kerridge b1901 grew up in Dunscombe Hill in Forest Hill, Lewisham.

Ada Lovelace Day @adalovelaceday.bsky.social · 19h

Phyllis Kerridge was a pioneering chemist and physiologist whose research laid the foundation for the creation of standardised hearing aids. She is also known for her invention of the miniature pH electrode and her work on artificial respiration.
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Dr Phyllis Margaret Tookey Kerridge, Chemist and Physiologist

Phyllis Kerridge was a pioneering chemist and physiologist whose research laid the foundation for the creation of standardised hearing aids.

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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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Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 8h

It makes no sense around central Lewisham, you’d have thought that it would have been a planning requirement to provide. Other boroughs seem more together about these things.

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Katie Jo @katiejomyers.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s pic fits all the prompts! #twosday #rockintuesday #bluetue #tidesouttuesday from Haystack Rock in Oregon. Loved this hazy scene of a father and son riding on the beach!
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#coloraday #eastcoastkin #pnw #landscapephotography

This photo depicts the famous Haystack Rock on the Oregon coast. A large black rock rises out of the ocean, surrounded by smaller, pointed rocks. There is a haze on the water making it look dreamy and slightly blurred. In the foreground, a father and son bicycle across the sand. The tide is out and the beach is shiny with water.

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Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 22h

Don’t expect the private sector to provide either - ‘Of the 1,744 homes (on the site of Lewisham Shopping Centre) planned by Landsec, the centre’s owner, just 98 would be for social rent…’

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Laurette @laurette1.bsky.social · 1d

The tide is out at Marazion, Cornwall and people are walking along the causeway to St Michael’s Mount.
#TidesoutTuesday
#RockinTuesday
#Cornwall
#Coastal
#Castles
#Historicbuildings
#Landscape
#Photography

The island can only be reached by boat at high tide.
In my photo there are rock pools in the foreground covered in seaweed. People are walking along the causeway or on the sand. In the distance the castle is at the top of the island surrounded by trees, gardens and houses.
The cloudy with patches of blue sky add to the atmosphere of the island.
The castle is topped with a flag.

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Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 1d

Cliffs and beach at Sewerby, East Yorkshire #TidesOutTuesday

White crumbling cliffs on the left stretching off into the distance, in front and to the right a beach, the he cliffs it is small chalk pebbles, the rest is a mixture of larger flat rocks, many covered with seaweed and sand. The sea is in the distance and the sky is blue.

Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 1d

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekPForPink

Me at Sewerby #parkrun earlier in the year.

Man in neon pink running ‘outfit’ with leopard print on the top. He is standing behind a parkrun sign for Sewerby. Behind the sign but spotted by man to right of shot are pink running shoes.

Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 2d

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekPForPink
A predominantly pink rose from Greenwich Park on Saturday

Three pink double roses together with foliage behind and blue skies above.

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Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 2d

I’ll try to restrict the number of running selfies in neon pink😂

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Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 3d

An easy paced recovery run around Blackheath including a stop off in the old St Margaret’s churchyard. On the 🎧 Ezra Collective - so there was a large amount of air🎺 ‘played.’ #RunningPunks #GreenRunners

A crumbling church tower with an ornate grave in the front, all part of a grassy churchyard.

A Victorian church viewed across the grassy graveyard of its much older predecessor. The sky is grey.

White anemones with yellow centres against a red brick building.

Ageing runner in neon Green squinting into the camera with orange pyracantha behind him.

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Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 3d

That’s an impressive week! ☮️

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Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 3d

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekOForOpulent

The London Sivan Kovil Temple in Lewisham, a stunningly beautiful building

An ornate building - layers of cream and blue which are covered with mouldings, there is a golden door in the middle.

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Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 4d

The fastest #parkrun time since the spring, despite starting far too quickly and fading badly, but still managed first in my age group. Afterwards I had lessons from a 2 1/2 year old on balancing. Cone flinging (set up) before. #RunningPunks #GreenRunners

Autumnal colours on trees with grass to the front

Ageing man in pink t shirt looking down towards the camera a tree with autumn colours behind him.

Small child attempting to show adult how to balance on a beam. Grass parkland behind.

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Catford parkrun @catfordparkrun.bsky.social · 4d

Catford #parkrun 317 saw some beautiful autumnal colours & with firm conditions underfoot there were 48 PBs amongst the 248 runners & walkers. There were 32 1st timers, with 3 doing their very 1st parkrun. A massive thank you to the 28 wonderful volunteers.

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First timers welcome next to the bandstand

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Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 4d

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekOForOpulent

The ceiling of San Luigi dei Francesi in Rome

An ornate golden ceiling with six windows using a wide angel lens.

Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 4d

Six photos of autumnal berries, a couple of salvias from the garden, a passion flower and a small chicory flower on the Heath that took my breath away.
#SixOnSaturday #bloomscrolling

Six photos in a grid with autumnal berries including a pyracanthas and a chicory flower in light blue and an ornate passion flower and a purple and white salvia.

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Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 5d

Jubilee Park (Petts Wood) signage #FingerpostFriday

A mixture of signs - cycle routes to Bromley (left), Petts Wood and Orpington (right) plus a Petts Wood Circular. Winter Woodland behind.

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Running Past @runningpast.bsky.social · 5d

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekOForOpulent
The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College when the Helios installation was there.

An ultra wide angle shot showing arched windows down the side, with baroque painting on the ceiling centring around the then King and Queen - William and Mary. Hanging from a metal structure in the Hall is Helios a large golden representation of the sun.

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Dan Neidle @danneidle.bsky.social · 5d

Who benefits from the abolition of stamp duty land tax?

The first answer: people buying very expensive homes. Average saving for someone buying a £10m+ home is £1.7m. Average saving for someone buying a £250k-£500k home is £5k.

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The Greenwich Wire @greenwichwire.bsky.social · 6d

Plans to knock down Lewisham Shopping Centre for 1,700 new homes and a new mall could move forward next week when councillors decide whether or not to approve the scheme.

Sainsbury's and Greenwich Council are objecting, while a protest is planned for Saturday.

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Plans for 1,700 flats at Lewisham Shopping Centre set for approval - The Greenwich Wire

Plans to knock down Lewisham Shopping Centre and replace it with more than 1,700 new homes and a new mall could take a step forward next week when councillors decide whether or not to approve the…

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 6d

9 November 1891 | Czech Jewish woman, Eliška Budlovská, was born in Benešov.

She was deported to #Auschwitz from #Theresienstadt ghetto on 26 January 1943. She was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
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Video about the history of Auschwitz: https://youtu.be/Fxnl5HTygrs

Vintage black and white portrait of a woman wearing a hat and a light-colored shirt, with the name inscribed at the bottom.

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