Mark Burton
@mbwrites.bsky.social
Photographer, writer, Director for homeless charity. Spurs Women season ticket holder. Military history, IC member. Ally to LGBTQIA+
www.mburtonphoto.com
www.mburtonphoto.com
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Daniel Meadows.
Book of the Road.
In 1973 and driving a double-decker bus, Meadows set up the Free Photographic Omnibus, travelling the UK for 14 months, offering free photographic portraits.
Book of the Road.
In 1973 and driving a double-decker bus, Meadows set up the Free Photographic Omnibus, travelling the UK for 14 months, offering free photographic portraits.
November 29, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Daniel Meadows.
Book of the Road.
In 1973 and driving a double-decker bus, Meadows set up the Free Photographic Omnibus, travelling the UK for 14 months, offering free photographic portraits.
Book of the Road.
In 1973 and driving a double-decker bus, Meadows set up the Free Photographic Omnibus, travelling the UK for 14 months, offering free photographic portraits.
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If we're starting "what is a Christmas movie" discourse early this year, I will tap the sign
*It’s cold outside
*Friends gather for a meal together
*Everyone is thinking about a very special little baby
*An important visitor comes in through the ventilation system
Alien is a Christmas movie
*Friends gather for a meal together
*Everyone is thinking about a very special little baby
*An important visitor comes in through the ventilation system
Alien is a Christmas movie
November 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
If we're starting "what is a Christmas movie" discourse early this year, I will tap the sign
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Dismal framing. Every aspect of most asylum seekers’ lives is controlled & paid for by the Home Office. They can’t work, are told where to live & have no autonomy or dignity. So they aren’t *choosing* to use taxis & don’t need to be “banned” from doing so. The HO just needs to get its act in order.
Government to ban asylum seekers from using taxis
The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Dismal framing. Every aspect of most asylum seekers’ lives is controlled & paid for by the Home Office. They can’t work, are told where to live & have no autonomy or dignity. So they aren’t *choosing* to use taxis & don’t need to be “banned” from doing so. The HO just needs to get its act in order.
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The NHS has ALWAYS relied on migrant staff since inception don’t let them pretend otherwise. I am here alive posting for this reason
Every single doctor in my grandad's GP practice founded just after the NHS was either a first or second generation immigrant from the Caribbean, South Asia, or Eastern Europe.
November 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
The NHS has ALWAYS relied on migrant staff since inception don’t let them pretend otherwise. I am here alive posting for this reason
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my british grandparents (born 1903) welcomed a Black caribbean migrant as their daughter in law
In 1971, 1 in 3 NHS doctors were overseas born
Given the avg patient age, those born in the 1890s were quite likely to meet a migrant doctor
Whatever some commentators born in the 60s/70s/80s say, most ppl (incl their grandparents) regularly & positively interacted w/migrants their entire lives
Given the avg patient age, those born in the 1890s were quite likely to meet a migrant doctor
Whatever some commentators born in the 60s/70s/80s say, most ppl (incl their grandparents) regularly & positively interacted w/migrants their entire lives
November 28, 2025 at 10:37 AM
my british grandparents (born 1903) welcomed a Black caribbean migrant as their daughter in law
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1/5 It was entirely predictable that The Telegraph would jump on @DavidOlusoga’s Empire series to fight its right wing culture war for control of our public history. Let’s see what they’ve done:
November 27, 2025 at 8:28 AM
1/5 It was entirely predictable that The Telegraph would jump on @DavidOlusoga’s Empire series to fight its right wing culture war for control of our public history. Let’s see what they’ve done:
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Photography from my 2026 Calendar
Here's a collection of photos that feature in the winter months. Featured stations are Becontree, Liverpool Street and Cannon Street.
Here's a collection of photos that feature in the winter months. Featured stations are Becontree, Liverpool Street and Cannon Street.
November 27, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Photography from my 2026 Calendar
Here's a collection of photos that feature in the winter months. Featured stations are Becontree, Liverpool Street and Cannon Street.
Here's a collection of photos that feature in the winter months. Featured stations are Becontree, Liverpool Street and Cannon Street.
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If you’re British and of a certain age, you’ll recognise everything in this rather lovely short film 🙂
This BBC kids tv advert from 1998 is still very impressive and very lovely
November 27, 2025 at 7:40 AM
If you’re British and of a certain age, you’ll recognise everything in this rather lovely short film 🙂
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And the folks who are actually writing full-time generally only got there after years of day jobs, family support, or both.
The point of sharing this is not to demoralize anyone, but to let emerging writers know they're not failing if they can't make a living off writing alone. Almost no one can.
The point of sharing this is not to demoralize anyone, but to let emerging writers know they're not failing if they can't make a living off writing alone. Almost no one can.
almost every novelist you read who's not from the airport fiction or bestseller sections is working a full on day job, including multi-award winners and absolute legends, or they have a spouse or trust that supports them. virtually across the board. just normalize in your mind that's how it works.
I know we know this, but authors need to get better at talking about how they actually make their money. Stop pretending it's from the books.
November 25, 2025 at 11:24 PM
And the folks who are actually writing full-time generally only got there after years of day jobs, family support, or both.
The point of sharing this is not to demoralize anyone, but to let emerging writers know they're not failing if they can't make a living off writing alone. Almost no one can.
The point of sharing this is not to demoralize anyone, but to let emerging writers know they're not failing if they can't make a living off writing alone. Almost no one can.
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Trial by jury is our final protection against vexatious and politically-motivated prosecutions. It has never been more important than it is now and needs to be protected.
I wrote this piece about Trudi Warner and why juries are an important part of our constitution in April last year. I think particularly worth reading today.
goodlawproject.org/high-court-s...
goodlawproject.org/high-court-s...
High Court slaps down ‘fanciful’ prosecution of Trudi Warner | Good Law Project
Judge rules that the solicitor general ‘mischaracterised’ the evidence when he charged Warner with contempt of court for holding up a placard.
goodlawproject.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Trial by jury is our final protection against vexatious and politically-motivated prosecutions. It has never been more important than it is now and needs to be protected.
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[bursts in panting covered in Sharpie]
November 24, 2025 at 10:06 PM
[bursts in panting covered in Sharpie]
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Not a lot of pretty football (in any Spurs games today) but Spurs Women gave us that rarest of rare treats - a Martha Thomas goal - we got peeks at Molly and Kit, and most importantly we top the group and are through to the Subway Cup QFs. 🥪🏆#COYS
November 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Not a lot of pretty football (in any Spurs games today) but Spurs Women gave us that rarest of rare treats - a Martha Thomas goal - we got peeks at Molly and Kit, and most importantly we top the group and are through to the Subway Cup QFs. 🥪🏆#COYS
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New piece for @thecutback.com.web.brid.gy on yesterday's NLD focusing on Spurs' excellent defensive display and need for attacking (winger) reinforcements come Jan.
[FREE to read!]
www.thecutback.com/p/spurs-arse...
[FREE to read!]
www.thecutback.com/p/spurs-arse...
Spurs show resilience in north London derby stalemate
Tottenham's defensive discipline earns a vital point against Arsenal, but attacking limitations highlight the need for January reinforcements
www.thecutback.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
New piece for @thecutback.com.web.brid.gy on yesterday's NLD focusing on Spurs' excellent defensive display and need for attacking (winger) reinforcements come Jan.
[FREE to read!]
www.thecutback.com/p/spurs-arse...
[FREE to read!]
www.thecutback.com/p/spurs-arse...
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⚠️ Club record fee ⚠️
Tottenham Hotspur Women have completed the signing of Norway international Signe Gaupset for a club-record fee of £378,000.
More from @meganferinga.bsky.social ⤵️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
More from @meganferinga.bsky.social ⤵️
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
November 21, 2025 at 10:36 PM
⚠️ Club record fee ⚠️
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Subway Cup 🥪🏆 AWAY DAY
🆚 Bristol City
🏟️ Robins High Performance Centre
⏰ 2:00pm GMT
📺 SPURSPLAY
🆚 Bristol City
🏟️ Robins High Performance Centre
⏰ 2:00pm GMT
📺 SPURSPLAY
November 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Subway Cup 🥪🏆 AWAY DAY
🆚 Bristol City
🏟️ Robins High Performance Centre
⏰ 2:00pm GMT
📺 SPURSPLAY
🆚 Bristol City
🏟️ Robins High Performance Centre
⏰ 2:00pm GMT
📺 SPURSPLAY
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If you're in your feelings about the NWSL final, may I suggest reading about Spurs as a palate cleanser?*
*Arsenal fan exceptions may apply
#COYS #THWFC #THFC
spurs-across-the-pond.ghost.io/one-point-at...
*Arsenal fan exceptions may apply
#COYS #THWFC #THFC
spurs-across-the-pond.ghost.io/one-point-at...
One Point at a Time
The highly anticipated NLD at Brisbane Road didn't end in a win, but it did set a new attendance record for Spurs at the ground.
spurs-across-the-pond.ghost.io
November 23, 2025 at 3:22 AM
If you're in your feelings about the NWSL final, may I suggest reading about Spurs as a palate cleanser?*
*Arsenal fan exceptions may apply
#COYS #THWFC #THFC
spurs-across-the-pond.ghost.io/one-point-at...
*Arsenal fan exceptions may apply
#COYS #THWFC #THFC
spurs-across-the-pond.ghost.io/one-point-at...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Lost my job due to long covid, now can't work and have to watch the govt go on TV and complain about how too many people are sick and it is bad for the economy
November 21, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Lost my job due to long covid, now can't work and have to watch the govt go on TV and complain about how too many people are sick and it is bad for the economy
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More enjoyable pod this week.
Erroneously said Beth Mead's 'injury' and Rene Sleger's reorganisation was the 11th minute. Actually it took until the 19th for them to call on Mead's laughable acting skills!
Erroneously said Beth Mead's 'injury' and Rene Sleger's reorganisation was the 11th minute. Actually it took until the 19th for them to call on Mead's laughable acting skills!
🟰NEW POD🟰
It was honors even in the latest NLD, featuring a record attendance for a #THWFC game at Brisbane Road.
We chat:
• Unchanged lineup, different approach
• Ever-steady Drew & other PotM nominees
• Checking in on Tinka
Plus, a Bristol City preview.
#COYS
🎧: shows.acast.com/n17women/epi...
It was honors even in the latest NLD, featuring a record attendance for a #THWFC game at Brisbane Road.
We chat:
• Unchanged lineup, different approach
• Ever-steady Drew & other PotM nominees
• Checking in on Tinka
Plus, a Bristol City preview.
#COYS
🎧: shows.acast.com/n17women/epi...
North London Drawby | N17 Women
WSL 25/26 Tottenham 0 Arsenal 0
shows.acast.com
November 19, 2025 at 11:14 AM
More enjoyable pod this week.
Erroneously said Beth Mead's 'injury' and Rene Sleger's reorganisation was the 11th minute. Actually it took until the 19th for them to call on Mead's laughable acting skills!
Erroneously said Beth Mead's 'injury' and Rene Sleger's reorganisation was the 11th minute. Actually it took until the 19th for them to call on Mead's laughable acting skills!
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Never met a polite notice either
idk about you, but i’ve never met a friendly reminder
November 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Never met a polite notice either
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Me and @hamzajahanzeb.co.uk in the no-go zone of Tower Hamlets after attending a queer people of colour film festival
November 18, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Me and @hamzajahanzeb.co.uk in the no-go zone of Tower Hamlets after attending a queer people of colour film festival
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The misconceived notion that the way to deal with the backlog of asylum claims is to duplicate the system so as to have exit assessments too.
In essence: addressing the problem of a queue by forming another queue, just as long.
Daft, as well as cruelly unsettling.
In essence: addressing the problem of a queue by forming another queue, just as long.
Daft, as well as cruelly unsettling.
November 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The misconceived notion that the way to deal with the backlog of asylum claims is to duplicate the system so as to have exit assessments too.
In essence: addressing the problem of a queue by forming another queue, just as long.
Daft, as well as cruelly unsettling.
In essence: addressing the problem of a queue by forming another queue, just as long.
Daft, as well as cruelly unsettling.
