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Mr Benn

@thebowlerhatman.bsky.social

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I am a man with many hats and outfits, having adventures everywhere... I admire the bowler hatted man from 52 Festive Road.

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 4h

Captain Snort has got the soldiers from Pippin Fort to help put up Windy's mill.
The firemen have the ladders, the soldiers have the muscle.

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 1d

Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble & Grubb were very helpful under the guidance of Captain Flack & the soldiers from Pippin Fort putting Windy's mill back up.

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 1d

It all went to plan...
Mr Rumpling met Lord Belborough in his canal boat.
Windy's mill went on the boat to Treddles Wharf where it was taken to Colley's Mill by the soldiers from Pippin Fort.

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 2d

What a great sight to see...
Lord Belborough's steam train Bessie on the way to rescue Windy Miller's wind mill.
He has his trusty butler Mr Brackett on the footplate with him.

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 3d

'This is Lord Belborough.
Ah... PC McGarry 452!
How lovely!
We haven't spoken for nearly 50 years!
Bessie? No idea. I'll ask Brackett to check'

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 4d

PC McGarry 452 is making a plan to get Windy Miller's mill back...

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 5d

Fabulous Madam!
*doffs bowler hat*

Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 5d

Message from The Wombles:
'Anyone lost a wind mill?
We found one while we were tidying Wimbledon Common after the storm'!

Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 6d

We have lost some incredible ladies recently.
It makes me very sad, but what Fabulous lives they had.

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 7d

Message from Windy Miller:
'While my mill is 'missing' I'm using my time very wisely!
Cheers to you'!!

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 8d

Has anyone seen my wind mill?
It took off in the storm last night.
If it's in your garden - let me know.

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 10d

Today I went for brunch at Cecconi at Biscester Village and they had two Fabulous chandaliers.
Amazing what you see when you look up!!

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 10d

I'm Mr Benn, the man in the hat.
I've been away, now I'm back.
All my suits are from Savile Row.
All my hats are from Lock & Co.
#NationalPoetryDay25

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 11d

On a Scottish adventure many years ago, I met a singer.
He was called Aitch, from Stepps.
It's alright, I've got my coat on...

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 11d

Here you go...
Probably the last time David drew Mr Benn.
It's a treasured souvenir.

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 11d

Bet you they can't do a Mr Benn in with a circus mirror to make him look fat; can they?

Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 12d

Finally, after many years, this vending machine agrees with us!
£4.50 for a Twix?
Yes... Totally out of order!!

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 13d

Apparently there is a new Amazon advert where they deliver to Festive Road.
Have you seen it?
Mr Benn is all about the small independent shopkeeper.
Amazon are responsible for closing thousands of these shops, so I find it incredible they are using Mr Benn for publicity.

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 14d

Fabulous photo Mark.

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 14d

I have just spent the weekend running the music stage at a food frestival.
I chose all the acts & did all the production.
It was Fabulous fun & a real joy to work with loads of extremely talented musicians.
I am so lucky to do what I do.

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 16d

If you are looking for an adventure this weekend, come to the Thame Food Festival.
It's always Fabulous fun.
I am running the music stage.
Come and say hello!!

Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 16d

This time last week I was at Ray Brooks memorial service.
I feel very lucky to have known him.
Here he is with Mr Benn outside his favourite pub in Kew.

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 17d

Hello! How was your day?

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 19d

Dickie Bird was a legend.
He cared massively about cricket, and had a great sense of humour too.
I'm sure he'll already be umpiring upstairs...
RIP Sir. Thank you for the magic.

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Mr Benn @thebowlerhatman.bsky.social · 20d

I love funfairs, especially the stalls.

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