John Watson
@freebornejw2.bsky.social
Sunderland AFC, CAMRA member, U.S. Sport (Boston teams), Victoriana, Railways, Roundheads, Rockabilly, Rock & Roll.
📍York via Durham
📍York via Durham
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I CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU ❤️🔥
December 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOU ❤️🔥
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Sunderland win in the Tyne–Wear derby.
Nick Woltemade's own goal extends Sunderland's unbeaten league record against Newcastle United to 10 games.
So pleased were the home fans with the German's goal, that some of them gave him a standing ovation when Eddie Howe brought him off.
Nick Woltemade's own goal extends Sunderland's unbeaten league record against Newcastle United to 10 games.
So pleased were the home fans with the German's goal, that some of them gave him a standing ovation when Eddie Howe brought him off.
December 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Sunderland win in the Tyne–Wear derby.
Nick Woltemade's own goal extends Sunderland's unbeaten league record against Newcastle United to 10 games.
So pleased were the home fans with the German's goal, that some of them gave him a standing ovation when Eddie Howe brought him off.
Nick Woltemade's own goal extends Sunderland's unbeaten league record against Newcastle United to 10 games.
So pleased were the home fans with the German's goal, that some of them gave him a standing ovation when Eddie Howe brought him off.
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Remembering Thomas “Mensi” Mensforth, frontman of Angelic Upstarts, who succumbed to corona-induced pneumonia on December 10, 2021 at the age of 65
📸 Alexandra Palace on the last night of the Rock Against Racism Red Rhino Tour in April 1979
#punkrock #mensi #ripmensi #history #punkrockhistory
📸 Alexandra Palace on the last night of the Rock Against Racism Red Rhino Tour in April 1979
#punkrock #mensi #ripmensi #history #punkrockhistory
December 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Remembering Thomas “Mensi” Mensforth, frontman of Angelic Upstarts, who succumbed to corona-induced pneumonia on December 10, 2021 at the age of 65
📸 Alexandra Palace on the last night of the Rock Against Racism Red Rhino Tour in April 1979
#punkrock #mensi #ripmensi #history #punkrockhistory
📸 Alexandra Palace on the last night of the Rock Against Racism Red Rhino Tour in April 1979
#punkrock #mensi #ripmensi #history #punkrockhistory
Tremendous day out back Home in Durham. Reflection at the Cathedral, some gifts purchased and then visits to my 2 favourite pubs - The Victoria and Old Elm Tree. 🍻
December 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Tremendous day out back Home in Durham. Reflection at the Cathedral, some gifts purchased and then visits to my 2 favourite pubs - The Victoria and Old Elm Tree. 🍻
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44 years ago
Poison Ivy and Lux Interior, photo published in the Los Angeles Times, December 1981
Awesome 🔥❤️
#punk #punks #punkrock #thecramps #poisonivy #luxinterior #history #punkrockhistory
Poison Ivy and Lux Interior, photo published in the Los Angeles Times, December 1981
Awesome 🔥❤️
#punk #punks #punkrock #thecramps #poisonivy #luxinterior #history #punkrockhistory
December 8, 2025 at 2:42 AM
44 years ago
Poison Ivy and Lux Interior, photo published in the Los Angeles Times, December 1981
Awesome 🔥❤️
#punk #punks #punkrock #thecramps #poisonivy #luxinterior #history #punkrockhistory
Poison Ivy and Lux Interior, photo published in the Los Angeles Times, December 1981
Awesome 🔥❤️
#punk #punks #punkrock #thecramps #poisonivy #luxinterior #history #punkrockhistory
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From Otis Redding to Booker T, Steve Cropper was a strong yet subtle force that shaped so many soul classics
From Otis Redding to Booker T, Steve Cropper was a strong yet subtle force that shaped so many soul classics
The guitarist for Booker T & the MGs defined the sound of original R&B, co-creating soul anthems and proving himself one of the most influential musicians of the 60s
www.theguardian.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
From Otis Redding to Booker T, Steve Cropper was a strong yet subtle force that shaped so many soul classics
This.
Happy with a point at Anfield in isolation but what a sign of progress that I am disappointed that we didn't come away with all three! Was so confident when Isidor went through.
Played well when we had the ball, so solid without it and we more than matched them.
Played well when we had the ball, so solid without it and we more than matched them.
December 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
This.
A guitar hero of my Dad's. We saw him at the Gala Theatre - a great night and tremendous to see him play live. RIP 💔
Steve Cropper, legendary guitarist for Booker T & the MGs, dies aged 84
Steve Cropper, legendary guitarist for Booker T & the MGs, dies aged 84
Prolific musician was known for work on songs like Green Onions and Otis Redding’s (Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay
Steve Cropper, the legendary guitarist whose work as an instrumentalist, producer and songwriter at Stax Records left an indelible impression on Memphis soul music, has died at the age of 84.
Hs son Cameron confirmed his death to Variety. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
A guitar hero of my Dad's. We saw him at the Gala Theatre - a great night and tremendous to see him play live. RIP 💔
Gerrin! #SAFC
a pink clown with yellow polka dots and a bow tie
ALT: a pink clown with yellow polka dots and a bow tie
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November 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Gerrin! #SAFC
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The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
November 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
Wow! I was always fascinated by the ghost pub facade down Pann Lane. I eventually found out the name of the pub but had never seen a photo of it before. Tremendous stuff.
How bloody gorgeous is The 3 Stories man 😍 a pub which has been stripped back top to bottom in 3 years to uncover its stunning toffee tiling.
November 9, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Wow! I was always fascinated by the ghost pub facade down Pann Lane. I eventually found out the name of the pub but had never seen a photo of it before. Tremendous stuff.
Fabulous night with @dodgebrothers.bsky.social and Dan Donnelly. So good to see them after all this time. Life affirming music.
November 7, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Fabulous night with @dodgebrothers.bsky.social and Dan Donnelly. So good to see them after all this time. Life affirming music.
I had to pick The Boy up from his Halloween disco tonight and now I can't get this out of my head. music.youtube.com/watch?v=p6me...
Horror Clowns Are Dickheads
YouTube video by Half Man Half Biscuit - Topic
music.youtube.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I had to pick The Boy up from his Halloween disco tonight and now I can't get this out of my head. music.youtube.com/watch?v=p6me...
I just had to explain the premise of 'Bob Wilson - Anchorman' to my 7 year old. Proud Dad today.
October 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I just had to explain the premise of 'Bob Wilson - Anchorman' to my 7 year old. Proud Dad today.
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Something for the weekend: Bob Wilson - Anchorman #HMHB youtu.be/eA3RkTFOSWQ?...
Half Man Half Biscuit - Bob Wilson - Anchorman [Official Audio]
YouTube video by Half Man Half Biscuit
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October 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Something for the weekend: Bob Wilson - Anchorman #HMHB youtu.be/eA3RkTFOSWQ?...
Dragging myself into the churchyard of St Lawrence where I will be left to my own devices. (OK, it's from a completely different #HMHB song but it's apt). York beer festival here I come...
music.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw0t...
music.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw0t...
C. A. M. R. A. Man
YouTube video by Half Man Half Biscuit - Topic
music.youtube.com
September 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Dragging myself into the churchyard of St Lawrence where I will be left to my own devices. (OK, it's from a completely different #HMHB song but it's apt). York beer festival here I come...
music.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw0t...
music.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw0t...
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Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the Earth seeking the successive autumns. GEORGE ELIOT
September 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the Earth seeking the successive autumns. GEORGE ELIOT
I've been watching Blue Jays @ Yankees on the Jays feed and have learnt that McCain chips are Canadian. Who knew? Don't tell me sport can't teach you things.
September 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I've been watching Blue Jays @ Yankees on the Jays feed and have learnt that McCain chips are Canadian. Who knew? Don't tell me sport can't teach you things.
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Released 30 years ago today
...And Out Come the Wolves, the third studio album by American punk rock band Rancid, featuring the track "Roots Radicals"
Rancid - Roots Radicals - Summer Sonic 2001
#punk #punks #punkrock #rancid #skapunkrock #history #punkrockhistory #otd
...And Out Come the Wolves, the third studio album by American punk rock band Rancid, featuring the track "Roots Radicals"
Rancid - Roots Radicals - Summer Sonic 2001
#punk #punks #punkrock #rancid #skapunkrock #history #punkrockhistory #otd
August 22, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Released 30 years ago today
...And Out Come the Wolves, the third studio album by American punk rock band Rancid, featuring the track "Roots Radicals"
Rancid - Roots Radicals - Summer Sonic 2001
#punk #punks #punkrock #rancid #skapunkrock #history #punkrockhistory #otd
...And Out Come the Wolves, the third studio album by American punk rock band Rancid, featuring the track "Roots Radicals"
Rancid - Roots Radicals - Summer Sonic 2001
#punk #punks #punkrock #rancid #skapunkrock #history #punkrockhistory #otd
If the Torygraph want a genuine reason to bash the BBC they need to turn on BBC Scotland now and see where they've placed the score and clock. Scandalous!
August 7, 2025 at 8:38 PM
If the Torygraph want a genuine reason to bash the BBC they need to turn on BBC Scotland now and see where they've placed the score and clock. Scandalous!