David Brady
@antiprofessor.bsky.social
Crabby, dopey, fussy, grumpy, lazy, messy, nosy, pesky, queasy, rusty, sneezy, teasy, wheezy
Our elderly father voted for the convicted felon and rapist trump, in his confused mental state he doesn't understand that he is misled by #Propaganda put out by #FoxNews
#MAGA is a dangerous cult
#MAGA is a dangerous cult
December 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Our elderly father voted for the convicted felon and rapist trump, in his confused mental state he doesn't understand that he is misled by #Propaganda put out by #FoxNews
#MAGA is a dangerous cult
#MAGA is a dangerous cult
PRESS RELEASE
The suspect was apprehended and taken into custody today. He did not have time to dress and appeared to be drunk and/or drugged
The suspect was apprehended and taken into custody today. He did not have time to dress and appeared to be drunk and/or drugged
December 2, 2025 at 10:10 PM
PRESS RELEASE
The suspect was apprehended and taken into custody today. He did not have time to dress and appeared to be drunk and/or drugged
The suspect was apprehended and taken into custody today. He did not have time to dress and appeared to be drunk and/or drugged
Ham Yard, as if you didn't know
December 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Ham Yard, as if you didn't know
I had seen a couple of other productions of Tom Stoppard plays and enjoyed them, but I had no idea what was awaiting me at the National Theatre when I went to see 'Arcadia' in 1993
Felicity K, Bill N, Rufus S, Sam W, Harriet W, all were excellent
Tom was in the house with his pals Mick and Jerry
Felicity K, Bill N, Rufus S, Sam W, Harriet W, all were excellent
Tom was in the house with his pals Mick and Jerry
November 29, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I had seen a couple of other productions of Tom Stoppard plays and enjoyed them, but I had no idea what was awaiting me at the National Theatre when I went to see 'Arcadia' in 1993
Felicity K, Bill N, Rufus S, Sam W, Harriet W, all were excellent
Tom was in the house with his pals Mick and Jerry
Felicity K, Bill N, Rufus S, Sam W, Harriet W, all were excellent
Tom was in the house with his pals Mick and Jerry
Cecil Beaton, who had volunteered his photographic services to the Ministry of Information, was put in RAF uniform and sent to photograph the fighting forces all over the world
He could, one suspects, make Field Marshal Montgomery's hair curl with his stories
He could, one suspects, make Field Marshal Montgomery's hair curl with his stories
November 29, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Cecil Beaton, who had volunteered his photographic services to the Ministry of Information, was put in RAF uniform and sent to photograph the fighting forces all over the world
He could, one suspects, make Field Marshal Montgomery's hair curl with his stories
He could, one suspects, make Field Marshal Montgomery's hair curl with his stories
In the postwar debate about the relaxing of laws against homosexuality, Lord Montgomery of Alamein spoke stridently in the House of Lords saying there was no suspicion of this beastly behaviour occurring in the forces he had commanded
He was baffled at the wave of derisive laughter that greeted him
He was baffled at the wave of derisive laughter that greeted him
November 29, 2025 at 12:52 PM
In the postwar debate about the relaxing of laws against homosexuality, Lord Montgomery of Alamein spoke stridently in the House of Lords saying there was no suspicion of this beastly behaviour occurring in the forces he had commanded
He was baffled at the wave of derisive laughter that greeted him
He was baffled at the wave of derisive laughter that greeted him
Harrods Furniture Depository was massively extended between the wars, then, about 20 [?] years ago converted into yes, you guessed it, luxury thameside apartments!
Lovely modern photo stolen from the website of Saville's estate agents
Lovely modern photo stolen from the website of Saville's estate agents
November 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Harrods Furniture Depository was massively extended between the wars, then, about 20 [?] years ago converted into yes, you guessed it, luxury thameside apartments!
Lovely modern photo stolen from the website of Saville's estate agents
Lovely modern photo stolen from the website of Saville's estate agents
Both these pictures are from Souster's book
I wonder if Hunt employed another draughtsman to draw the fascinating cutaway of the structure, it's obviously drawn by another hand?
Was it ghosted for him by E A Rickards? Something about the lively staffage suggests his work to me
I wonder if Hunt employed another draughtsman to draw the fascinating cutaway of the structure, it's obviously drawn by another hand?
Was it ghosted for him by E A Rickards? Something about the lively staffage suggests his work to me
November 28, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Both these pictures are from Souster's book
I wonder if Hunt employed another draughtsman to draw the fascinating cutaway of the structure, it's obviously drawn by another hand?
Was it ghosted for him by E A Rickards? Something about the lively staffage suggests his work to me
I wonder if Hunt employed another draughtsman to draw the fascinating cutaway of the structure, it's obviously drawn by another hand?
Was it ghosted for him by E A Rickards? Something about the lively staffage suggests his work to me
W G Hunt was something of a specialist in depository buildings - there was a vogue for them in the Edwardian era - he also designed the initial block for the Harrods Furniture Depository, 1914, with its distinctive domes, very prominently sited on the river bank at Barnes, opposite the River Café
November 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
W G Hunt was something of a specialist in depository buildings - there was a vogue for them in the Edwardian era - he also designed the initial block for the Harrods Furniture Depository, 1914, with its distinctive domes, very prominently sited on the river bank at Barnes, opposite the River Café
When I got home and checked, I was mildly astonished to find that Bridget mentioned the Pall Mall Depository in 'BofE London 3 north-west'
It was designed in 1911 by W[illiam] G[eorge] Hunt [1870-1940], a Kensington native, whose office was in Vicarage Gate
Here it is in Souster's book
It was designed in 1911 by W[illiam] G[eorge] Hunt [1870-1940], a Kensington native, whose office was in Vicarage Gate
Here it is in Souster's book
November 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
When I got home and checked, I was mildly astonished to find that Bridget mentioned the Pall Mall Depository in 'BofE London 3 north-west'
It was designed in 1911 by W[illiam] G[eorge] Hunt [1870-1940], a Kensington native, whose office was in Vicarage Gate
Here it is in Souster's book
It was designed in 1911 by W[illiam] G[eorge] Hunt [1870-1940], a Kensington native, whose office was in Vicarage Gate
Here it is in Souster's book
A few years ago I went for a wander around north Kensington, which is, socially and architecturally, a very different kettle of fish from south Kensington
On my stroll I noticed this large storage structure which was being turned into - what else? - "luxury apartments"
On my stroll I noticed this large storage structure which was being turned into - what else? - "luxury apartments"
November 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
A few years ago I went for a wander around north Kensington, which is, socially and architecturally, a very different kettle of fish from south Kensington
On my stroll I noticed this large storage structure which was being turned into - what else? - "luxury apartments"
On my stroll I noticed this large storage structure which was being turned into - what else? - "luxury apartments"
It crops up in Souster's book as it was originally an actual electrical factory, producing magnetos, but it was seized at the outbreak of war in 1914, as the property of an enemy alien
Bosch was an employee of Siemens, who sent him to England. He liked it and stayed on
Bosch was an employee of Siemens, who sent him to England. He liked it and stayed on
November 28, 2025 at 10:10 PM
It crops up in Souster's book as it was originally an actual electrical factory, producing magnetos, but it was seized at the outbreak of war in 1914, as the property of an enemy alien
Bosch was an employee of Siemens, who sent him to England. He liked it and stayed on
Bosch was an employee of Siemens, who sent him to England. He liked it and stayed on
I used to work near this building on Tottenham Court Road, but never paid much attention to it in those far-off days
It was designed by Hobden & Porri for Bosch and built in stages, beginning at the southern end in 1913. The northern half, next to Heal's, was added by Ernest Souster himself in 1923
It was designed by Hobden & Porri for Bosch and built in stages, beginning at the southern end in 1913. The northern half, next to Heal's, was added by Ernest Souster himself in 1923
November 28, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I used to work near this building on Tottenham Court Road, but never paid much attention to it in those far-off days
It was designed by Hobden & Porri for Bosch and built in stages, beginning at the southern end in 1913. The northern half, next to Heal's, was added by Ernest Souster himself in 1923
It was designed by Hobden & Porri for Bosch and built in stages, beginning at the southern end in 1913. The northern half, next to Heal's, was added by Ernest Souster himself in 1923
Cover image for my next best-selling album is ready
November 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Cover image for my next best-selling album is ready
Local #Activism in action in #Sheringham
November 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Local #Activism in action in #Sheringham
Alice and Olivia keeping the party dress standard at 100% with discounts for Black Friday
November 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Alice and Olivia keeping the party dress standard at 100% with discounts for Black Friday
Introduce yourself in four spaceships
November 27, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Introduce yourself in four spaceships
He's presumably not aware of it, as he never knows what's happening
November 27, 2025 at 2:52 AM
He's presumably not aware of it, as he never knows what's happening
Yet another old book arrives at Brady Towers; I had never heard of this one until the other day, but it's right up my street...
Souster [1882-1953] seems not to have produced any other books, nor were there any further volumes in the Broadway Architectural Handbooks series
Souster [1882-1953] seems not to have produced any other books, nor were there any further volumes in the Broadway Architectural Handbooks series
November 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Yet another old book arrives at Brady Towers; I had never heard of this one until the other day, but it's right up my street...
Souster [1882-1953] seems not to have produced any other books, nor were there any further volumes in the Broadway Architectural Handbooks series
Souster [1882-1953] seems not to have produced any other books, nor were there any further volumes in the Broadway Architectural Handbooks series
Smart Boy Wanted!
#PeteSexPest need not apply
#PeteSexPest need not apply
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Smart Boy Wanted!
#PeteSexPest need not apply
#PeteSexPest need not apply
Oh, one, one, two, three, four
🎶
I've got a sheet for my bed and a pillow for my head
I've got a pencil full of lead and some water for my throat
I've got buttons for my coat and sails on my boat
So much more than I needed before
I got money in the meter and a two bar heater🎵
🎶
I've got a sheet for my bed and a pillow for my head
I've got a pencil full of lead and some water for my throat
I've got buttons for my coat and sails on my boat
So much more than I needed before
I got money in the meter and a two bar heater🎵
November 23, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Oh, one, one, two, three, four
🎶
I've got a sheet for my bed and a pillow for my head
I've got a pencil full of lead and some water for my throat
I've got buttons for my coat and sails on my boat
So much more than I needed before
I got money in the meter and a two bar heater🎵
🎶
I've got a sheet for my bed and a pillow for my head
I've got a pencil full of lead and some water for my throat
I've got buttons for my coat and sails on my boat
So much more than I needed before
I got money in the meter and a two bar heater🎵
There once was a ship that put to sea
The name of the ship was the Billy of Tea
The winds blew up, her bow dipped down
O blow, my bully boys, blow (Huh!)
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguin' is done
We'll take our leave and go
The name of the ship was the Billy of Tea
The winds blew up, her bow dipped down
O blow, my bully boys, blow (Huh!)
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguin' is done
We'll take our leave and go
November 23, 2025 at 7:41 AM
There once was a ship that put to sea
The name of the ship was the Billy of Tea
The winds blew up, her bow dipped down
O blow, my bully boys, blow (Huh!)
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguin' is done
We'll take our leave and go
The name of the ship was the Billy of Tea
The winds blew up, her bow dipped down
O blow, my bully boys, blow (Huh!)
Soon may the Wellerman come
To bring us sugar and tea and rum
One day, when the tonguin' is done
We'll take our leave and go
🎵I heard there was a secret chord
That David played and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music do ya?
It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth🎶
That David played and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music do ya?
It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth🎶
November 23, 2025 at 7:27 AM
🎵I heard there was a secret chord
That David played and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music do ya?
It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth🎶
That David played and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music do ya?
It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth🎶