@hedgehoglet.bsky.social
interested in Tunbridge Wells, art, photography, politics, animals, travel, true crime
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I've tried not to moan on about Brexit since 2020 since it's done and nothing we can do, but bloody hell does it seem a more idiotic idea now than it ever did.
Europe really needs to hold itself closer together more than ever in the face of a deranged, unpredictable United States.
Europe really needs to hold itself closer together more than ever in the face of a deranged, unpredictable United States.
January 21, 2026 at 12:13 PM
I've tried not to moan on about Brexit since 2020 since it's done and nothing we can do, but bloody hell does it seem a more idiotic idea now than it ever did.
Europe really needs to hold itself closer together more than ever in the face of a deranged, unpredictable United States.
Europe really needs to hold itself closer together more than ever in the face of a deranged, unpredictable United States.
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I'm enjoying my new job at the Institute of Economic Affairs in London.
January 21, 2026 at 10:29 AM
I'm enjoying my new job at the Institute of Economic Affairs in London.
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The Goodies (21st January 1980). Tim prepares to hit the streets.
January 21, 2026 at 5:02 PM
The Goodies (21st January 1980). Tim prepares to hit the streets.
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'East Finchley' (2010) by Paul Catherall
paulcatherall.com
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January 21, 2026 at 5:07 PM
'East Finchley' (2010) by Paul Catherall
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paulcatherall.com
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News that the government has approved funding for the project is a big boost to our area.
Finally, even though I have no brief to speak for this government (and we disagree on lots of things), it’s important to give credit where it is due: Ministers have made the right decision.
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Finally, even though I have no brief to speak for this government (and we disagree on lots of things), it’s important to give credit where it is due: Ministers have made the right decision.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:59 PM
News that the government has approved funding for the project is a big boost to our area.
Finally, even though I have no brief to speak for this government (and we disagree on lots of things), it’s important to give credit where it is due: Ministers have made the right decision.
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Finally, even though I have no brief to speak for this government (and we disagree on lots of things), it’s important to give credit where it is due: Ministers have made the right decision.
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Should you be interested this is a good documentary about Lee Miller on BBC FOUR starting soon at 10pm
January 12, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Should you be interested this is a good documentary about Lee Miller on BBC FOUR starting soon at 10pm
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He was last seen wearing a grey hooded top, dark bottoms and black trainers...https://kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/prisoner-on-the-run-after-absconding-from-jail-334962/
January 11, 2026 at 7:08 PM
He was last seen wearing a grey hooded top, dark bottoms and black trainers...https://kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/prisoner-on-the-run-after-absconding-from-jail-334962/
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North and south of England can feel worlds apart. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
North and south can feel worlds apart | Letters
Letters: Readers respond to an article by Robyn Vinter in which she argues that it’s not easy being an English northerner surrounded by southerners
www.theguardian.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:58 PM
North and south of England can feel worlds apart. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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For those of you who might be interested, we are running a promotion in January of 40% off on all orders for greeting cards & prints here:- www.eastlondongroup.co.uk Simply enter the respective coupon code of either: CARDSALE or PRINTSALE at the checkout when prompted. Enjoy! #CardSale #PrintSale
January 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM
For those of you who might be interested, we are running a promotion in January of 40% off on all orders for greeting cards & prints here:- www.eastlondongroup.co.uk Simply enter the respective coupon code of either: CARDSALE or PRINTSALE at the checkout when prompted. Enjoy! #CardSale #PrintSale
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Coronation Street - written by Brian Finch (4th January 1978). Hilda, having camped out all night in order to be first in the queue for the January sales, has a brief moment of glory with radio reporter Ted Thomas (David Calder). But that proves to be her downfall ....
January 4, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Coronation Street - written by Brian Finch (4th January 1978). Hilda, having camped out all night in order to be first in the queue for the January sales, has a brief moment of glory with radio reporter Ted Thomas (David Calder). But that proves to be her downfall ....
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Please donate to this important project by Northumberland Wildlife Trust if you can.
@the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social
#rewilding
#restorenature
#curlews
#rothburyestate
www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
@the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social
#rewilding
#restorenature
#curlews
#rothburyestate
www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
Donate to Secure the Rothbury Estate | The Wildlife Trusts
Stretching over 3,800 hectares, the Rothbury Estate in Northumberland is abundant with opportunity. It’s the largest continuous area of land to appear on the market in 50 years. Its sale creates a uni...
www.wildlifetrusts.org
December 31, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Please donate to this important project by Northumberland Wildlife Trust if you can.
@the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social
#rewilding
#restorenature
#curlews
#rothburyestate
www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
@the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social
#rewilding
#restorenature
#curlews
#rothburyestate
www.wildlifetrusts.org/appeals/roth...
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June Street, Salford, 1973, photo by Daniel Meadows and Martin Parr.
December 31, 2025 at 8:53 AM
June Street, Salford, 1973, photo by Daniel Meadows and Martin Parr.
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Continuing my theme of showing iconic pieces of ELG work during the holiday period this is "St Clements Hospital" by Grace Oscroft that is undated but I suspect that it dates from c.1932/33. #GraceOscroft #EastLondonGroup
December 31, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Continuing my theme of showing iconic pieces of ELG work during the holiday period this is "St Clements Hospital" by Grace Oscroft that is undated but I suspect that it dates from c.1932/33. #GraceOscroft #EastLondonGroup
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Blogs of 2025: Our final blog of the year celebrated the 90th birthday of one of the finest modernist buildings in the country, the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill on Sea www.modernism-in-metroland.co.uk/blog/the-de-...
December 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Blogs of 2025: Our final blog of the year celebrated the 90th birthday of one of the finest modernist buildings in the country, the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill on Sea www.modernism-in-metroland.co.uk/blog/the-de-...
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Sireena was one of the participants in the Outsiders project, introduced to us by Shelter. You can read her story in the book and the exhibition. The council refused to act on the mould until my photos from the project appeared in the Daily Mirror and went viral. Within a few weeks she was rehoused.
'Having a safe home has made it possible for me to focus on my future again.'
After 4 years enduring bad conditions while homeless in temporary and emergency accommodation, Ethan was finally given a home that was suitable for him and his mother Sireena.
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After 4 years enduring bad conditions while homeless in temporary and emergency accommodation, Ethan was finally given a home that was suitable for him and his mother Sireena.
shltr.org.uk/XfQX0
I was homeless but council left me in a cockroach-infected bedroom with teen son
WHEN Sireena went to the council for housing support for herself and 11 year old son, she assumed services would help her get on her feet. But the now 41-year-old and her son Ethan, were left livin…
shltr.org.uk
December 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Sireena was one of the participants in the Outsiders project, introduced to us by Shelter. You can read her story in the book and the exhibition. The council refused to act on the mould until my photos from the project appeared in the Daily Mirror and went viral. Within a few weeks she was rehoused.
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Woodcut Self Portrait https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/woodcut-self-portrait-1923
December 27, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Woodcut Self Portrait https://www.wikiart.org/en/paul-nash/woodcut-self-portrait-1923
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Boxing Day morning coffee and new books. This edited by Simon Gunn @petermandler.bsky.social @osaumarezsmith.bsky.social is a real treat. Highly recommend.
December 26, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Boxing Day morning coffee and new books. This edited by Simon Gunn @petermandler.bsky.social @osaumarezsmith.bsky.social is a real treat. Highly recommend.
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Good morning @hedgehoglet.bsky.social & thank you. Yes, many art critics of the day mentioned that the Group's work had a "Sunday morning" feel to it, because of the lack of human interest. Here are a watercolour of "Mile End Road" by Elwin Hawthorne & a photo of the scene from his archives in 1930
December 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Good morning @hedgehoglet.bsky.social & thank you. Yes, many art critics of the day mentioned that the Group's work had a "Sunday morning" feel to it, because of the lack of human interest. Here are a watercolour of "Mile End Road" by Elwin Hawthorne & a photo of the scene from his archives in 1930
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During the holiday period, I thought I'd try & show some of the Group's more iconic images(in my opinion!) so, to start things off, this is "Mile End Road" by Elwin Hawthorne from 1930. #ElwinHawthorne #EastLondonGroup #BoxingDay
December 26, 2025 at 9:58 AM
During the holiday period, I thought I'd try & show some of the Group's more iconic images(in my opinion!) so, to start things off, this is "Mile End Road" by Elwin Hawthorne from 1930. #ElwinHawthorne #EastLondonGroup #BoxingDay
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Forget New Year, New You - this year it’s all about New Year, New Nature. 🌱
From today until 31 January, you can become a Kent Wildlife Trust member with 50% off - from just £2 a month - and help create a Wilder Kent.
Join and save 👉kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/become-member
From today until 31 January, you can become a Kent Wildlife Trust member with 50% off - from just £2 a month - and help create a Wilder Kent.
Join and save 👉kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/become-member
December 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Forget New Year, New You - this year it’s all about New Year, New Nature. 🌱
From today until 31 January, you can become a Kent Wildlife Trust member with 50% off - from just £2 a month - and help create a Wilder Kent.
Join and save 👉kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/become-member
From today until 31 January, you can become a Kent Wildlife Trust member with 50% off - from just £2 a month - and help create a Wilder Kent.
Join and save 👉kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/become-member
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The Gills are back in action tomorrow...
Read more: www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport...
Read more: www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport...
December 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The Gills are back in action tomorrow...
Read more: www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport...
Read more: www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/sport...
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🎬 Did you spot the historic Kent house on our screens last night? The drama is on BBC iplayer if you still want to watch it
More here: www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/new...
More here: www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/new...
December 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
🎬 Did you spot the historic Kent house on our screens last night? The drama is on BBC iplayer if you still want to watch it
More here: www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/new...
More here: www.kentonline.co.uk/whats-on/new...
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Been back in Manchester 4 weeks now - managed to find a photo of my exact address in the 1960s.
The area has improved somewhat since then.
The area has improved somewhat since then.
December 10, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Been back in Manchester 4 weeks now - managed to find a photo of my exact address in the 1960s.
The area has improved somewhat since then.
The area has improved somewhat since then.
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Workplace conflict.
December 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Workplace conflict.
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If you are walking through any town or city it is worth asking yourself where you would sleep tonight if you were homeless. Look around actively and see if you can spot anywhere you would feel safe sleeping out. If you’ve never tried this it is a real eye-opener as there’s basically nowhere and
Some of the photos and stories from my recent visit to the tent encampment behind the Adelphi building, a luxury office complex occupied by billionaire-owned businesses. Two contrasting faces of England in 2025.
https://www.bigissue.com/news/housing/tent-village-london-strand-homeless-encampment/
https://www.bigissue.com/news/housing/tent-village-london-strand-homeless-encampment/
What a row over a tent village in London says about the homelessness crisis
A homeless tent village on London's Strand is to be demolished. Photographer Marc Davenant captured the stories of the people who live there.
www.bigissue.com
December 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM
If you are walking through any town or city it is worth asking yourself where you would sleep tonight if you were homeless. Look around actively and see if you can spot anywhere you would feel safe sleeping out. If you’ve never tried this it is a real eye-opener as there’s basically nowhere and