For
#IWD2023
, here’s a thread on some of the women celebrated via the medium of blue plaques in and around Leeds. Sadly, there aren’t many, but let’s start with the a member of the Sisters of Mercy. 👇
Going to book the first
#EdFringe
show. Absolutely no idea what it will be because my shortlist seems simultaneously incredibly long and not yet long enough.
The single greatest shot filmed in television history. In 1978, James Burke had one chance to film this perfectly timed launch of Voyager 2. If he missed, there would have been no chance to re shoot it.
Heading out for a bit of research for the book that isn’t going to be a book. Leeds people, what legendary music venues would you add to this list?
@PeopleofLeeds
.
#leeds
This place is an absolute gem. Not just because they kindly charged my phone so I could actually get my train home tonight.
@TheRecordCafe
is, rather dangerously, on my way home from work in my new job. How wonderfully terrible for my finances.
The Princess of Wales sported a bandage on her right hand following a trampolining injury with her children during a visit to HMP High Down in Surrey.
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Finally had the Leeds Library tour. I won’t spoil it for anyone considering signing up. All I’ll say is I met a few famous first editions, and the library’s oldest book (1483), but I didn’t meet the ghost. Not this time.
That was a truly impressive show, and a brilliant showcase of the creative talent in our city. A flawless production. Well done to everyone involved.
#TheAwakening
@LEEDS_2023
#Leeds2023
Samuel L Jackson. Not the best, and zoom lens was required. But, given he’s spend most of the day filming inside a car, at least I managed to get a few shots.
My favourite Carry On? Tough one. I think I’d have to say..
I think I’m going to devote
@AlbumDayUK
to really exploring this wonderful band.
@vocjam
#NationalAlbumDay
30 or so years ago, someone in dad’s class entered a (maybe Smash Hits) competition to ‘win East 17!’ and won. They came to perform at the school. Brian was mistaken for a schoolboy and got done for smoking. Dad still has the merch. It’s been a while since he wore the cap.
#totp
“Trudging slowly over wet sand,
Back to the bench where your clothes were stolen..”
Is there any difference between Mulligan & O’Hare and
@officialmoz
?
@quantick
This is such a shame, though completely understandable. It’s one of the best things about this place, and I’ve had enormous fun running the account a few times. Hoping
@PeopleofLeeds
gets a good send off.
The audio book of ‘The Art Of Darkness - The History Of Goth’ is out today!
Recorded with my gravelly voice it’s a 20 plus hour journey into the heart of the art of darkness! Let me growl this history of goth into your ear!!
Hadn’t factored in the failing light, so it was never going to work on the proper camera. This is the best I could do for now. Also discovered it’s called the Galatea, so not the the Flying Scotsman after all.
#ChooChoo
It’s been a strange journey.
#YearOfGoth
started in an unfocused and jokey way early this year. This book is the reason. And now, here I am with a walking tour, enamel pin badges and a load of amazing connections who will over the next year make
#YearOfGoth
a reality.