Jackie Rippeth
@tenisonpurple.bsky.social
Retired accountant. Knitter and reader
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This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
January 17, 2026 at 7:12 AM
This photo was taken in 1911 using glass plate technology by Herbert Ponting who was part of Scott's Antarctic expedition,
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
The composition and detail are exquisite with the band of white snow/ice creating a perfect frame around the two people and the ship in the distance
Iconic imo
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Russell requested a review of 'perverse' system where EA has to pay landfill tax when it cleans up illegal dumps. Baroness Hayman (Labour) advised discussions with the Treasury are ongoing.
2/8
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
2/8
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Environment Agency faces landfill tax bill worth millions to clear illegal waste
Exclusive: ‘extremely unhelpful’ policy seen as deterrent to clearing thousands of dump sites across England
www.theguardian.com
January 15, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Russell requested a review of 'perverse' system where EA has to pay landfill tax when it cleans up illegal dumps. Baroness Hayman (Labour) advised discussions with the Treasury are ongoing.
2/8
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
2/8
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Come & work with me! Senior Archivist (Military Records Project) at The National Archives (UK). £39.5k pa. Apply by Sunday 25 January. #ArchivesJobs
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
January 12, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Come & work with me! Senior Archivist (Military Records Project) at The National Archives (UK). £39.5k pa. Apply by Sunday 25 January. #ArchivesJobs
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi...
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✂️ Yesterday I finally responded to @agakowalska.bsky.social’s challenge to make a collage from a single piece of packaging. I present to you a green (tea) woodpecker, made from a big Yorkshire Tea box. It was fun and I’ll be rooting through our recycling bin for more materials later on ♻️
January 12, 2026 at 8:13 PM
✂️ Yesterday I finally responded to @agakowalska.bsky.social’s challenge to make a collage from a single piece of packaging. I present to you a green (tea) woodpecker, made from a big Yorkshire Tea box. It was fun and I’ll be rooting through our recycling bin for more materials later on ♻️
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I'm really looking forward to the wonderful exhibition on the Hereford Gospels later this year. I'll also be giving a talk and hosting an ink making workshop if you are in the area in May! www.herefordcathedral.org/Event/from-p...
www.herefordcathedral.org/Event/making...
@bibliojenni.bsky.social
www.herefordcathedral.org/Event/making...
@bibliojenni.bsky.social
From Parchment to Binding - 29/05/2026 19:00:00
The Practical Processes of Making a Medieval Manuscript with Dr Sara Charles
www.herefordcathedral.org
January 10, 2026 at 1:53 PM
I'm really looking forward to the wonderful exhibition on the Hereford Gospels later this year. I'll also be giving a talk and hosting an ink making workshop if you are in the area in May! www.herefordcathedral.org/Event/from-p...
www.herefordcathedral.org/Event/making...
@bibliojenni.bsky.social
www.herefordcathedral.org/Event/making...
@bibliojenni.bsky.social
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A small human (3?) thrusts his plushie dog out to show Nan only to realise Doggy has come apart at the seams!
Nan saves the day and says: "It's alright, I can stitch him back up this arvo."
Small Human looks at her with big sad eyes: "Alright. But I'll hold his hand while you do it." (4)
Nan saves the day and says: "It's alright, I can stitch him back up this arvo."
Small Human looks at her with big sad eyes: "Alright. But I'll hold his hand while you do it." (4)
January 10, 2026 at 1:59 AM
A small human (3?) thrusts his plushie dog out to show Nan only to realise Doggy has come apart at the seams!
Nan saves the day and says: "It's alright, I can stitch him back up this arvo."
Small Human looks at her with big sad eyes: "Alright. But I'll hold his hand while you do it." (4)
Nan saves the day and says: "It's alright, I can stitch him back up this arvo."
Small Human looks at her with big sad eyes: "Alright. But I'll hold his hand while you do it." (4)
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Good morning here is your emergency sloth
January 9, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Good morning here is your emergency sloth
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Today the GMB Members’ Staff branch launched One Parliament, One Employer
We’re calling for a single, accountable employer for MPs’ staff to deliver fairness, consistency & proper protections. The current system leaves staff with unequal pay and conditions and places unnecessary pressure on MPs.
We’re calling for a single, accountable employer for MPs’ staff to deliver fairness, consistency & proper protections. The current system leaves staff with unequal pay and conditions and places unnecessary pressure on MPs.
January 8, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Today the GMB Members’ Staff branch launched One Parliament, One Employer
We’re calling for a single, accountable employer for MPs’ staff to deliver fairness, consistency & proper protections. The current system leaves staff with unequal pay and conditions and places unnecessary pressure on MPs.
We’re calling for a single, accountable employer for MPs’ staff to deliver fairness, consistency & proper protections. The current system leaves staff with unequal pay and conditions and places unnecessary pressure on MPs.
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Are you in possession of an 11-14 year old interested in animation? We've got a stop-motion workshop combining archives and Aardman animations (!!!!) 7 Feb. A responsible adult MUST come along and join in (oh no).
Applications open: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/fa...
Applications open: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/fa...
Aardman Academy stop-motion workshop - The National Archives
We are going to be working with Aardman Academy on a special event for families.
www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
January 7, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Are you in possession of an 11-14 year old interested in animation? We've got a stop-motion workshop combining archives and Aardman animations (!!!!) 7 Feb. A responsible adult MUST come along and join in (oh no).
Applications open: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/fa...
Applications open: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/education/fa...
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We're looking for a Level 3 Library, Information and Archives Services Assistant Apprentice to join the @newsukarchives.bsky.social team.
Details here: www.newscareers.co.uk/vacancies/41...
Please share with anyone who might be interested.
Details here: www.newscareers.co.uk/vacancies/41...
Please share with anyone who might be interested.
News Archives Apprentice | News UK
News Archives Apprentice
Length: 24 month FTC
Start Date: March 2026
Location: Rainham, Essex (Easter Industrial Park, Ferry Lane)
Your Team: The News UK archives can lay c...
www.newscareers.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 11:24 AM
We're looking for a Level 3 Library, Information and Archives Services Assistant Apprentice to join the @newsukarchives.bsky.social team.
Details here: www.newscareers.co.uk/vacancies/41...
Please share with anyone who might be interested.
Details here: www.newscareers.co.uk/vacancies/41...
Please share with anyone who might be interested.
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London Zoo are doing their annual stock take and it is a thing of joy (pics from Getty Images)
www.gettyimages.co.uk/editorial-im...
www.gettyimages.co.uk/editorial-im...
January 6, 2026 at 4:46 PM
London Zoo are doing their annual stock take and it is a thing of joy (pics from Getty Images)
www.gettyimages.co.uk/editorial-im...
www.gettyimages.co.uk/editorial-im...
Re-reading Patrick O’Brian Aubrey and Maturin books. Fascinated by the reviews in @thestorygraph.com Split between people who love them and those who really can’t be doing with all that rigging (which I confess to only reading for a feeling)
January 6, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Re-reading Patrick O’Brian Aubrey and Maturin books. Fascinated by the reviews in @thestorygraph.com Split between people who love them and those who really can’t be doing with all that rigging (which I confess to only reading for a feeling)
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I understand that statesmen are often constrained by unhappy political realities but you really can’t both-sides everything, you just end up sounding like a weasel with concussion.
January 4, 2026 at 1:22 PM
I understand that statesmen are often constrained by unhappy political realities but you really can’t both-sides everything, you just end up sounding like a weasel with concussion.
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The Science Museum Group is looking for a Systems and E-Resources Librarian, FT permanent post based at one of our sites in #Bradford #London #Manchester #Wroughton (nr Swindon) or #York #LISjobs #LibraryJobs #MuseumJobs ce0111li.webitrent.com/ce0111li_web...
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January 2, 2026 at 10:59 AM
The Science Museum Group is looking for a Systems and E-Resources Librarian, FT permanent post based at one of our sites in #Bradford #London #Manchester #Wroughton (nr Swindon) or #York #LISjobs #LibraryJobs #MuseumJobs ce0111li.webitrent.com/ce0111li_web...
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My latest YouTube video - an introductory talk about different Hat styles, sizing, construction methods and more.
Because there is so much more to the humble woolly Hat!
Too much for a 25min video, I have a lot more talks planned ;)
🧶 #KnitSky
youtu.be/t_qf7-Y93cY?...
Because there is so much more to the humble woolly Hat!
Too much for a 25min video, I have a lot more talks planned ;)
🧶 #KnitSky
youtu.be/t_qf7-Y93cY?...
January 2, 2026 at 12:02 PM
My latest YouTube video - an introductory talk about different Hat styles, sizing, construction methods and more.
Because there is so much more to the humble woolly Hat!
Too much for a 25min video, I have a lot more talks planned ;)
🧶 #KnitSky
youtu.be/t_qf7-Y93cY?...
Because there is so much more to the humble woolly Hat!
Too much for a 25min video, I have a lot more talks planned ;)
🧶 #KnitSky
youtu.be/t_qf7-Y93cY?...
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Rolling out the pie crust this morning and was like wait why does this look familiar
January 1, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Rolling out the pie crust this morning and was like wait why does this look familiar
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Started looking at this with some interest (I have been using food as a crutch lately and that isn't what I want) but the first tracker mentioned only counts garlic as 0.25 of a vegetable.
Not the way I use it, lads. Not the way at all.
Not the way I use it, lads. Not the way at all.
Which food tracker will work best for you? ft.trib.al/o4zgAyN #FTEdit
Which food tracker will work best for you?
There are dozens of dietary apps. These are the ones you need to know
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January 1, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Started looking at this with some interest (I have been using food as a crutch lately and that isn't what I want) but the first tracker mentioned only counts garlic as 0.25 of a vegetable.
Not the way I use it, lads. Not the way at all.
Not the way I use it, lads. Not the way at all.
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![Comic: Typical Geologic core sample. [Cylindrical core sample with labels for difference sections from top to bottom] Topsoil, till, granite bedrock, bottomsoil, roof of subway car, floor of subway car, more granite, municipal water main [gouge in core sample], slightly different granite, piece of screaming spelunker’s forearm, cool crystals with no resale value, mangled fragments of drillbit from previous attempt, some boring intrusive rock that’s basically granite but has a name like “diorite” or “Andalite” that you always have to look up, netherrack, Balrog wing. [break between next chunk of core sample] Granite, topsoil, cement, floorboards, carpet, possessions of a confused and angry homeowner in the other hemisphere.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreicffnydtpbb2x24cfbblv2qtcwbr37zyw44vtqx47ocj2a26b2j2u@jpeg)
November 25, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄⚒️ @berkeleymews.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄⚒️ @berkeleymews.bsky.social
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Happy New Year from Newcastle
January 1, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Happy New Year from Newcastle
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Jess is absolutely right.
The Court of Appeal’s decision in the Begum deprivation of citizenship case, and the Supreme Courts reasons for not hearing an appeal, are two of the worst legal judgments of recent years.
There are other bad decision, but these were awful.
The Court of Appeal’s decision in the Begum deprivation of citizenship case, and the Supreme Courts reasons for not hearing an appeal, are two of the worst legal judgments of recent years.
There are other bad decision, but these were awful.
Begum was one of the worst legal decisions ever made.
December 29, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Jess is absolutely right.
The Court of Appeal’s decision in the Begum deprivation of citizenship case, and the Supreme Courts reasons for not hearing an appeal, are two of the worst legal judgments of recent years.
There are other bad decision, but these were awful.
The Court of Appeal’s decision in the Begum deprivation of citizenship case, and the Supreme Courts reasons for not hearing an appeal, are two of the worst legal judgments of recent years.
There are other bad decision, but these were awful.
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An icicle in dress form, it is a glittering column of sequin covered tulle in opal iridescence and silver leaves. It consists of three layers of tulle which form a foamy hem. Evening dress, #1930s @chertseymuseum.bsky.social #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
December 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
An icicle in dress form, it is a glittering column of sequin covered tulle in opal iridescence and silver leaves. It consists of three layers of tulle which form a foamy hem. Evening dress, #1930s @chertseymuseum.bsky.social #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
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Rupert Lowe’s views are disgraceful, racist, and inhumane, and should have no place in public life.
Rupert Lowe repeats his belief that "whole communities" need to be deported from the UK - attacking Nigel Farage for saying Lowe went too far by using that "whole communities" language to propose that all British Pakistanis needed to be deported from the UK.
December 29, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Rupert Lowe’s views are disgraceful, racist, and inhumane, and should have no place in public life.
Christmas present just arrived. Inspired by Linnean Lens talk on shells @linneansociety.bsky.social The layout of the book is gorgeous
December 29, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Christmas present just arrived. Inspired by Linnean Lens talk on shells @linneansociety.bsky.social The layout of the book is gorgeous
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