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On in the car today youtu.be/aYCpqffkmqY?...

Painting by Doreen Fletcher, ‘Black and Yellow House’ 1979 Oil on canvas, Size not stated.

Morning all. Photographer Evelyn Hofer, Dublin, 1966.

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This was epic

The Clash in Belfast, 1977. They were due to launch their'Get Out Of Control' tour at Belfast's Ulster Hall,on 20 October.But the gig was cancelled at the last minute due to the withdrawal of insurance liability over fears of civil disorder(which was never far away in those days).Photo: Adrian Boot.

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Painting by Marie Lenclos ‘Autumn Day’ Oil on linen. Size 73 x 54 cm.

Morning all. Photographer John Claridge. ‘Washing Day’ 1961. londonist.com/2016/05/a-trip…

Me and the regular group who like my posts.

John Peel passed away on this day in 2004 in memory of him here’s a link to Dave Strickson’s archive with over a thousand Peel Sessions each with accompanying YouTube clips Enjoy davestrickson.blogspot.com/2020/05/john...

Passed away on this day in 2004: John Peel (John Robert Parker Ravenscroft) Pics; Chris Ridley Virginia Turbett youtu.be/PinCg7IGqHg?si…

Cheers all, all the best x “A good local pub has much in common with a church, except that a pub is warmer, and there is more conversation." - William Blake

Big up anyone else who’s decided to sort their wardrobe out today, my criteria into piles that are knackered, charity shop and no feckin chance of getting that on again!

I’m regularly surprised that despite my age I’m always able to find new music that amazes and still shapes my thoughts. How has it taken me so long to get on to this my second GSH album and definitely not my last. “The first revolution is when you change your mind.” youtu.be/8B6DVdCzwy0?...

The perfect band for Eurovision has been staring us in the face for 40 years. Why had nobody asked Half Man Half Biscuit to do it?

This looks good. Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp paid £10k at auction for Epstein's address book. He then used it to co-author a thrilling account of the swinging 60s - and an intimate portrait of a tormented man whose life was unravelling www.theguardian.com/music/2026/o...

Sunday morning Bacon…Crucifixion 1933. Another I’ve seen in the wild. Liverpool. Owned by Damien Hirst (circa $12m). He has at least five…

Painting by Rebecca Watt, Midnight Oil Il, 2026 Oil on paper, 18 x 25.5 cm.

Morning all. Photographer Nick Sargeant, First and Last House - Land's End 1960’s.

British birds are vanishing! Audio credit: BTO

I don't generally repost my own stuff. But, the combo that today is World Animal Day and that many of you ask if the animals are ever close to the house... and voila - trail camera montage from a few months ago that maybe you haven't seen. #nature #PNW #Seattle #love #nokings

Bus shelter at Kirivick, Isle of Lewis. Pic: Chris Downer

This is sped up as real time is real slow... In the world we live in today though where everything seems to be rush rush, it was lovely just to slow down and enjoy the process :)

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Cheers all, shorter darker days ahead but brightness can always be found! Strength, hope and courage to all in need x

Home bar’s open! Trip to the Cherry abandoned, rain stopped play

Tom Skerritt and Veronica Cartwright having a brew and a fag on the set of Alien.

It’s come to something when a photographer has to get legal advice, before displaying this photo in an exhibition, due to the risk of being prosecuted as a terrorist, but that’s exactly what I had to do yesterday. What a state this country is in.

Wildlife photographer of the year 2026 winners – in pictures A selection of the winning images from this year’s competition across topics ranging from underwater to urban wildlife, and photojournalism to mammal behaviour. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Painting by John Moore ‘Shipyard’ 2018. Oil on canvas. Size 137.2 × 182.9 cm

Morning all. Photograph by Tom Wood. Mersey Family, Vauxhall, 1993. From the book and series Landscapes.

I like nice food but I'm not a fan of food that's been fannied about with too much.

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Oh my DAYS

It was a real pleasure to paint this commission for Tom Kerridge. Tom has fond memories of this block of flats where his dad lived as he explains here: www.instagram.com/p/Det3tfshNL... #painting #art #humanmade

What a time to be alive