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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 1h

I knew about oily jumpers, but not fashion stuff. And not that sort of shiny finish, is that as old as Viking time?

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 1h

Is he okay? Sounds like his team aren’t used to losing.

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 1h

I had no idea waterproofs existed that far back!?

Kate Strasdin @katestrasdin.bsky.social · 1h

We have some of the highest rainfall levels in the UK here on #Dartmoor in the South West. Waterproofs form a necessary and frequent part of the wardrobe, but they are nothing new. Here two #1860s gals braving the elements in proofed rain mantles. It’s only weather #FIDMMuseum #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡

Two mannequins posed in long, broad crinoline style rain mantles. One is dark cream and the other is brown. Both fasten centre front. One holds a brown umbrella aloft

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 1h

I don’t get gravy on chips either. But that might be a London thing.

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 1h

Bad typing! It doesn’t have kerb appeal etc etc

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Douglas Cheape @douglascheape.bsky.social · 3h

One of these is Madonna.

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 1h

How did it end? I’m invested now.

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 1h

Never had it, but it does r have a lot of kerb appeal for me. Why did you hate it?

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 19h

It’s a cracker, innit?

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 19h

Funky banger for my train home.

spotify.link/2iM9BqktzXb

(Are You Ready) Do the Bus Stop

spotify.link

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 1d

Ha ha! WRONG SONG (tho that one is top 3)

i meant this one. spotify.link/dv2CJ724yXb

That's Where It's At

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 1d

Think this is my favourite Sam Cooke song. spotify.link/VfxKRUT4yXb

Nothing Can Change This Love

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Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 1d

Everyday Ladybird things.
Fluffy mules, 1976
(And an impressive bit of painting by artist Gerald Witcomb)

A photo realistic illustration of a pair of ladies black mules with a large, fluffy, synthetic pink band across the front

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 1d

I’ve asked lots recently! Do you mean your wife had the beans instead of pasta?

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 1d

A good hotpot is glorious.

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 1d

ha ha! Yes to both words.

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 2d

I love a crinkle crankle

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 2d

It was! He made is wife move into the attic and moved his much younger (38 yrs younger) side piece in. Utter shit. Then when wife died of heart failure he had the nerve to be all cut up about it. AND he burned her writings because she slagged him.

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 2d

I love a good wall.

Modernism in Metro-Land @modinmetro.bsky.social · 2d

South Chingford Library

1935

Essex County Council Architects Department

A colour photograph of the arched doorway of South Chingford Library

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 2d

But I did end the programme agreeing he was a better poet than he was novelist.

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 2d

I listened to this on Thomas Hardy’s poetry yesterday. Against my better judgement if I’m honest. And what a rotter he was! Mind you, hiding in plain sight with his creepy-arse novels.

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

In Our Time - Thomas Hardy's Poetry - BBC Sounds

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Hardy's goal of being a great poet and how he succeeded.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 2d

*preens*

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 2d

Ha ha! I’m pretty lucky.

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 2d

No hangover! I’m winning at life and no mistake.

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Alanna @southlondongirl.bsky.social · 2d

Well, having first mooted heading home st 8pm, I’m in bed at 12:20am. No regrets.

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