Rob Bonser-Wilton
@waterloosunsetrail.bsky.social
Proof never too old for Politics & Contemporary History 1st at University of Chichester. Back Stage to stellar Helen Bonser-Wilton at Leeds Castle Kent. Charisma is a gift.Cornish Expat. Research: UK Southern Railways for future multi media Waterloo Sunset
Reminds me of that striking aphorism: ‘I once knew a family who were so poor, the only thing they had was money.’
December 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Reminds me of that striking aphorism: ‘I once knew a family who were so poor, the only thing they had was money.’
🐶 ‘Life has finally returned to the regular routine on which I thrive. I appreciate you enjoyed an amazing 3 weeks, but please don’t mention again in my presence #IndiaOneNovember!’
December 9, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🐶 ‘Life has finally returned to the regular routine on which I thrive. I appreciate you enjoyed an amazing 3 weeks, but please don’t mention again in my presence #IndiaOneNovember!’
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The Kinks - Waterloo Sunset (Official Audio)
YouTube video by The Kinks
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December 7, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Edinburgh O'Clock - 3 minutes to every hour. - we run fast so you don't miss your train.
A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin
@tomduffinphotos.bsky.social.
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A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin
@tomduffinphotos.bsky.social.
Please repost with your own caption.
December 8, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Edinburgh O'Clock - 3 minutes to every hour. - we run fast so you don't miss your train.
A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin
@tomduffinphotos.bsky.social.
Please repost with your own caption.
A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin
@tomduffinphotos.bsky.social.
Please repost with your own caption.
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On this date in 1843, Cornish heiress Mary Hartley was found insane at a commission organised by her in-laws…
the-cornish-historian.com/2024/11/02/t...
#Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/#Cornwall
the-cornish-historian.com/2024/11/02/t...
#Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/#Cornwall
The Madwoman of Rosewarne House?
Money, estates, mansions, secret tunnels, family plots, greed, endless litigation, insanity and tragedy…
the-cornish-historian.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:50 AM
On this date in 1843, Cornish heiress Mary Hartley was found insane at a commission organised by her in-laws…
the-cornish-historian.com/2024/11/02/t...
#Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/#Cornwall
the-cornish-historian.com/2024/11/02/t...
#Cornwall #Kernow #Cornish #Kernow/#Cornwall
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Edinburgh O'Clock - 3 minutes to every hour. - we run fast so you don't miss your train.
A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin
@tomduffinphotos.bsky.social.
Please repost with your own caption.
A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin
@tomduffinphotos.bsky.social.
Please repost with your own caption.
December 8, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Edinburgh O'Clock - 3 minutes to every hour. - we run fast so you don't miss your train.
A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin
@tomduffinphotos.bsky.social.
Please repost with your own caption.
A new hourly image to brighten your day taken in #Scotland very often #Edinburgh and shared with love by Tom Duffin
@tomduffinphotos.bsky.social.
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The final edition of Community Rail News for 2025 is out on Wednesday!
Make sure you head into 2026 the right way with our fortnightly newsletter of #CommunityRail news, events & activities coming straight to your inbox💌
Join our mailing list here👉 communityrail.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
Make sure you head into 2026 the right way with our fortnightly newsletter of #CommunityRail news, events & activities coming straight to your inbox💌
Join our mailing list here👉 communityrail.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
December 8, 2025 at 7:28 AM
The final edition of Community Rail News for 2025 is out on Wednesday!
Make sure you head into 2026 the right way with our fortnightly newsletter of #CommunityRail news, events & activities coming straight to your inbox💌
Join our mailing list here👉 communityrail.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
Make sure you head into 2026 the right way with our fortnightly newsletter of #CommunityRail news, events & activities coming straight to your inbox💌
Join our mailing list here👉 communityrail.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
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Arrival at Yeovil Pen Mill. 21 March 2025. #railway #photography
December 8, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Arrival at Yeovil Pen Mill. 21 March 2025. #railway #photography
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‘London’, 1951. Robert Frank.
December 7, 2025 at 12:44 PM
‘London’, 1951. Robert Frank.
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Reflections - Finchley Central
One of the benefits of UK's yearly rainy season is puddle hunting. I'm always on the lookout for unique compositions in puddles. I was very happy with this view at Finchley Central London Underground station.
One of the benefits of UK's yearly rainy season is puddle hunting. I'm always on the lookout for unique compositions in puddles. I was very happy with this view at Finchley Central London Underground station.
December 8, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Reflections - Finchley Central
One of the benefits of UK's yearly rainy season is puddle hunting. I'm always on the lookout for unique compositions in puddles. I was very happy with this view at Finchley Central London Underground station.
One of the benefits of UK's yearly rainy season is puddle hunting. I'm always on the lookout for unique compositions in puddles. I was very happy with this view at Finchley Central London Underground station.
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ONE WEEK TO GO!
Make sure you see our co-produced #Railway200 exhibition, 'The south coast's forgotten railway workers', whilst it's at the University of Portsmouth - on for 1 more week, until 15 December 2025!
There's more on the exhibition here:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/finding-the-...
Make sure you see our co-produced #Railway200 exhibition, 'The south coast's forgotten railway workers', whilst it's at the University of Portsmouth - on for 1 more week, until 15 December 2025!
There's more on the exhibition here:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/finding-the-...
December 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
ONE WEEK TO GO!
Make sure you see our co-produced #Railway200 exhibition, 'The south coast's forgotten railway workers', whilst it's at the University of Portsmouth - on for 1 more week, until 15 December 2025!
There's more on the exhibition here:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/finding-the-...
Make sure you see our co-produced #Railway200 exhibition, 'The south coast's forgotten railway workers', whilst it's at the University of Portsmouth - on for 1 more week, until 15 December 2025!
There's more on the exhibition here:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/finding-the-...
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BLUE PULLMAN (1960)
December 8, 2025 at 9:55 AM
BLUE PULLMAN (1960)
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Days 6 and 7 featured a Retro set and a Birth of Railways Train Pack; the latter prize is still available to win until the end of today. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/hornby-day-8-of-12-prize-revealed.html #christmas #hornby
Hornby day 8 of 12 prize revealed
This week, Hornby’s 12-day giveaway is on day 8, following some exciting prizes over the weekend.
www.railadvent.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Days 6 and 7 featured a Retro set and a Birth of Railways Train Pack; the latter prize is still available to win until the end of today. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/hornby-day-8-of-12-prize-revealed.html #christmas #hornby
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Devon railway’s Quiet Santa Specials prove to be a hit https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/devon-railways-quiet-santa-specials-prove-to-be-a-hit.html #barnstaple #christmas #devon #LyntonAndBarnstapleRailway
Devon railway’s Quiet Santa Specials prove to be a hit
The Lynton & Barnstaple Railway have been in the festive spirit with their Santa Specials.
www.railadvent.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Devon railway’s Quiet Santa Specials prove to be a hit https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/devon-railways-quiet-santa-specials-prove-to-be-a-hit.html #barnstaple #christmas #devon #LyntonAndBarnstapleRailway
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Just about to record an interview about this for That's TV Solent ...
... and more here:
www.port.ac.uk/news-events-...
... and more here:
www.port.ac.uk/news-events-...
December 8, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Just about to record an interview about this for That's TV Solent ...
... and more here:
www.port.ac.uk/news-events-...
... and more here:
www.port.ac.uk/news-events-...
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Wintry and wet Wednesday evening in the Surrey Hills but the Christmas tree “lightened” my mood.
#Stunday
#Reflections
#SurreyHills
#SensoryArt
#Seasons
#ArtAdventCalendar
#Advent
#Photography
#Townscape
#Stunday
#Reflections
#SurreyHills
#SensoryArt
#Seasons
#ArtAdventCalendar
#Advent
#Photography
#Townscape
December 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Wintry and wet Wednesday evening in the Surrey Hills but the Christmas tree “lightened” my mood.
#Stunday
#Reflections
#SurreyHills
#SensoryArt
#Seasons
#ArtAdventCalendar
#Advent
#Photography
#Townscape
#Stunday
#Reflections
#SurreyHills
#SensoryArt
#Seasons
#ArtAdventCalendar
#Advent
#Photography
#Townscape
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Major fleet investments to come from publicly owned train operators https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/major-fleet-investments-to-come-from-publicly-owned-train-operators.html #EastCoastMainLine #LondonNorthEasternRailway #northern #SouthWesternRailway #southeastern #TransPennineExpress
Major fleet investments to come from publicly owned train operators
Publicly owned train operators are making significant steps to improve journeys for passengers.
www.railadvent.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Major fleet investments to come from publicly owned train operators https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/major-fleet-investments-to-come-from-publicly-owned-train-operators.html #EastCoastMainLine #LondonNorthEasternRailway #northern #SouthWesternRailway #southeastern #TransPennineExpress
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Hornby issues update on new releases during November https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/hornby-issues-update-on-new-releases-during-november.html #christmas #competition #hornby #kent #margate #terrier
Hornby issues update on new releases during November
Hornby has issued an update on the new products it released during November 2025.
www.railadvent.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Hornby issues update on new releases during November https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/hornby-issues-update-on-new-releases-during-november.html #christmas #competition #hornby #kent #margate #terrier
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NEW BLOG POST!
For #DisabilityHistoryMonth, we look at where disabled railway workers appear in our newest data release, via William Parry's life story.
Disabled in a 1907 accident at #Bargoed, #Wales, he returned to railway work in a new role:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/disabled-rai...
For #DisabilityHistoryMonth, we look at where disabled railway workers appear in our newest data release, via William Parry's life story.
Disabled in a 1907 accident at #Bargoed, #Wales, he returned to railway work in a new role:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/disabled-rai...
Disabled railway workers in our new project data - Railway Work, Life & Death
We look at where railway workers with disabilities feature in our newest update to the project database, via the case of William Parry.
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk
December 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
NEW BLOG POST!
For #DisabilityHistoryMonth, we look at where disabled railway workers appear in our newest data release, via William Parry's life story.
Disabled in a 1907 accident at #Bargoed, #Wales, he returned to railway work in a new role:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/disabled-rai...
For #DisabilityHistoryMonth, we look at where disabled railway workers appear in our newest data release, via William Parry's life story.
Disabled in a 1907 accident at #Bargoed, #Wales, he returned to railway work in a new role:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/disabled-rai...
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December in Brussels 🌧️
December 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
December in Brussels 🌧️
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8th December 2021
At The Champion of the Thames, a regular customer awaits the sound of the biscuit tin.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
At The Champion of the Thames, a regular customer awaits the sound of the biscuit tin.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
December 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
8th December 2021
At The Champion of the Thames, a regular customer awaits the sound of the biscuit tin.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
At The Champion of the Thames, a regular customer awaits the sound of the biscuit tin.
Picture from my new book 'Cambridge - Light & Shade'. Available at www.cambridgebooks.co.uk/cambridge-li... and all bookshops.
Reposted by Rob Bonser-Wilton
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🚂 Did you know that we take group bookings?
Whether you’re an organisation or a big group of friends, enjoying a relaxing day out on The Watercress Line is the perfect day out.
Take a look at our website, or email [email protected] to enquire.
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📸 Steve Morley
Whether you’re an organisation or a big group of friends, enjoying a relaxing day out on The Watercress Line is the perfect day out.
Take a look at our website, or email [email protected] to enquire.
buff.ly/pHPFC9z
📸 Steve Morley
December 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🚂 Did you know that we take group bookings?
Whether you’re an organisation or a big group of friends, enjoying a relaxing day out on The Watercress Line is the perfect day out.
Take a look at our website, or email [email protected] to enquire.
buff.ly/pHPFC9z
📸 Steve Morley
Whether you’re an organisation or a big group of friends, enjoying a relaxing day out on The Watercress Line is the perfect day out.
Take a look at our website, or email [email protected] to enquire.
buff.ly/pHPFC9z
📸 Steve Morley
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We kicked off July in the best way! 🙌 #CommunityRailWrapped
We hosted our parliamentary reception where nearly 200 members, MPs, rail partners and third-sector supporters from across England, Scotland and Wales joined us for a celebration of all things #CommunityRail 👥🧵
We hosted our parliamentary reception where nearly 200 members, MPs, rail partners and third-sector supporters from across England, Scotland and Wales joined us for a celebration of all things #CommunityRail 👥🧵
December 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
We kicked off July in the best way! 🙌 #CommunityRailWrapped
We hosted our parliamentary reception where nearly 200 members, MPs, rail partners and third-sector supporters from across England, Scotland and Wales joined us for a celebration of all things #CommunityRail 👥🧵
We hosted our parliamentary reception where nearly 200 members, MPs, rail partners and third-sector supporters from across England, Scotland and Wales joined us for a celebration of all things #CommunityRail 👥🧵
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🚧 Engineering work Sunday 14th December: ❌ #LondonCannonStreet closed. Tickets valid at no extra cost 🚇 LUL between London terminals, DLR Lewisham and Greenwich.
🚌 Buses replace trains #DoverPriory #Ramsgate #BromleySouth #Meopham #BoroughGreen .
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🚌 Buses replace trains #DoverPriory #Ramsgate #BromleySouth #Meopham #BoroughGreen .
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Engineering work | Southeastern
Working in conjunction with Network Rail, we are committed to continual improvement of our tracks.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
🚧 Engineering work Sunday 14th December: ❌ #LondonCannonStreet closed. Tickets valid at no extra cost 🚇 LUL between London terminals, DLR Lewisham and Greenwich.
🚌 Buses replace trains #DoverPriory #Ramsgate #BromleySouth #Meopham #BoroughGreen .
spkl.io/63327A9pXt
🚌 Buses replace trains #DoverPriory #Ramsgate #BromleySouth #Meopham #BoroughGreen .
spkl.io/63327A9pXt