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Curious about heritage building geomaterials, various crafts and spurious facts. Geobakeoff veteran. Likes ferrets.

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Have your say on Digital ID Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.

Have your say on Digital ID cards digitalidconsultation.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/t/haveyoursa...

14.03.2026 16:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We used to have wildlife and UK scenes on the old passports IIRC... and they always brought me joy and pride at my country. I hope they change the wildlife for more and different wildlife!

13.03.2026 08:29 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Palantir CEO Makes Shocking Confession on Disrupting Democratic Power They’re saying the quiet part out loud now.

Palantir CEO promises that his technology will reduce educated women's economic and political power newrepublic.com/post/207693/...

12.03.2026 18:17 πŸ‘ 2219 πŸ” 1420 πŸ’¬ 211 πŸ“Œ 703

I know that there are volcanologists who have died in volcanic eruptions (most well-known being Galeras), have there been any seismologists killed in an earthquake? Hydrologists lost in a flood? Paleontologists dead in unfortunate trilobite mishaps?

11.03.2026 18:26 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0

That ys me yn the corner
That ys me yn the
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puttinge lyke fyve paragraphs of texte on an individual powerpoynte slyde

11.03.2026 19:13 πŸ‘ 182 πŸ” 26 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1
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It's all we ask, Steve...

11.03.2026 16:47 πŸ‘ 620 πŸ” 72 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 6
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Feel like this should have got bigger pick-up last week

The General Secretary of Labour's largest affiliated union and biggest donor over last 10 years writing in the @financialtimes.com they might disaffiliate in 2027.

And if this is happening in Unite, other unions will be considering similar...

16.02.2026 12:12 πŸ‘ 212 πŸ” 60 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 7

Quick shout to www.instagram.com/sheffieldhal... on Instagram

11.03.2026 12:55 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A cartoon by Ron Cobb (1975), showing a shadow of US B-52 bomber above cratered landscape. Two people who look like Vietnamese peasants look up; one says β€œthey’re having problems with their economy again.”

A cartoon by Ron Cobb (1975), showing a shadow of US B-52 bomber above cratered landscape. Two people who look like Vietnamese peasants look up; one says β€œthey’re having problems with their economy again.”

This is from 1975.

11.03.2026 07:02 πŸ‘ 7000 πŸ” 2522 πŸ’¬ 59 πŸ“Œ 63
This image depicts the aftermath of the Great Sheffield Flood of 11 March 1864.The disaster was caused by the collapse of the newly constructed Dale Dyke Dam. The dam wall failed while the reservoir was being filled for the first time, releasing roughly 114 million cubic feet of water into the Loxley Valley. The flood resulted in the deaths of an estimated 240 people and nearly 700 animals. It destroyed or damaged over 400 houses and 20 bridges, significantly impacting villages like Loxley and Malin Bridge

This image depicts the aftermath of the Great Sheffield Flood of 11 March 1864.The disaster was caused by the collapse of the newly constructed Dale Dyke Dam. The dam wall failed while the reservoir was being filled for the first time, releasing roughly 114 million cubic feet of water into the Loxley Valley. The flood resulted in the deaths of an estimated 240 people and nearly 700 animals. It destroyed or damaged over 400 houses and 20 bridges, significantly impacting villages like Loxley and Malin Bridge

The Great Sheffield Flood devastated parts of Sheffield OTD, 11 March 1864, when the Dale Dyke Dam broke as its reservoir was being filled for the first time. A small crack had been discovered in the embankment. Despite attempts to relieve the pressure, the dam breached. Around

11.03.2026 07:04 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sheffield Hallam University: VC announces unprecedented attack on staff terms and conditions and more job losses | UCU Sheffield Hallam University UCU Hallam Press Release – 10th March 2026

Today, the Vice Chancellor of SHU reveals a significant assault on employee terms and conditions along with further job cuts. SHU aims to achieve Β£26.6 million in savings for the next year, with Β£16 million being cut from staffing expenses. More at: ucuhallam.org/igp6

10.03.2026 15:29 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Seeing the same midwife or doctor in pregnancy and labour reduces the risk of birth trauma Most women give birth in public hospitals, seeing whichever midwife or doctor is rostered on. But research shows seeing the same person reduces a number of risks.

Our new research paper examined birth outcomes and both physical and psychological experiences of women and babies in 5 models. seeing the same midwife was associated with lower rates of intervention and birth trauma, compared with standard care.
theconversation.com/seeing-the-s...

08.03.2026 20:43 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Do the Epstein files contain life ending rather than just career ending evidence?

09.03.2026 23:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A few medieval reenactors in Neville livery

A few medieval reenactors in Neville livery

Richard Neville banner flies over Warwick Castle

Richard Neville banner flies over Warwick Castle

Reenactors (I think from Dudley household) at Warwick Castle event

Reenactors (I think from Dudley household) at Warwick Castle event

That neville banner again

That neville banner again

Photos from #ATOL (A Taste of Loyalty Premier) at Warwick
@a.taste.of.loyalty_film @mattlewishistory @thethomasdennis

09.03.2026 18:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So I’m clear

3 countries, all whose government’s are propped up by religious fervor & impotent rage, are converging on each other with Putin stirring

But the End Times are coming because I’m sharing a bathroom with someone whose mom accidentally named her Steve at birth.

Have I got that right?

09.03.2026 11:54 πŸ‘ 2333 πŸ” 304 πŸ’¬ 80 πŸ“Œ 18

As the US/Israel attack on Iran is likely to tip the UK into recession, let's not forget that Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are trashing our rivers, ecosystems, communities, health and resilience for the sake of economic growth. But, as they are now discovering, it's not something they can control.

09.03.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 582 πŸ” 147 πŸ’¬ 22 πŸ“Œ 4
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The UK should be at war with this war criminal scum and interning his British apologists.

08.03.2026 06:54 πŸ‘ 4342 πŸ” 826 πŸ’¬ 825 πŸ“Œ 137
Where structural masonry becomes architectural expression the stunning new belvedere at Begijnhof Hasselt, Belgium.

Where structural masonry becomes architectural expression the stunning new belvedere at Begijnhof Hasselt, Belgium.

Where structural masonry becomes architectural expression the stunning new belvedere at Begijnhof Hasselt, Belgium.

07.03.2026 13:08 πŸ‘ 1260 πŸ” 129 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 7

All the wrong people have imposter syndrome.

07.03.2026 03:01 πŸ‘ 2086 πŸ” 406 πŸ’¬ 36 πŸ“Œ 46
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Lincoln Castle repairs to begin this summer Maintenance work will be carried out on the walls, towers and other structures starting in summer.

Repairs to Lincoln Castle which is nearly 1,000 years old to begin this summer. πŸ‘Ž
BBC News - Lincoln Castle repairs to begin this summer - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

07.03.2026 06:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

TL;DR flaggy go flap-flap

06.03.2026 21:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Banner of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick flies over the castle.

Banner of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick flies over the castle.

Went to the Premier of "A taste of loyalty" at #Warwick Castle.

The banner of Richard Neville flew on the tower.

A great night!

06.03.2026 21:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Not going away!!!

#Iran

#Epstein

#EpsteinFiles

06.03.2026 12:51 πŸ‘ 2358 πŸ” 718 πŸ’¬ 35 πŸ“Œ 25

We never mention is many who are #neurodivergent spend years being given inappropriate serious medication, anti depression, anti anxiety, even anti psychotic drugs. It really is horrific as it never works, years in and out of therapy.

So if your trying to save NHS budgets tbh. Diagnosis matters.

06.03.2026 15:56 πŸ‘ 163 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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A plaque has been unveiled at the Town Hall commemorating the Sheffield Tree Campaign.

β€œIn recognition of the courageous campaigners who saved thousands of street trees from wrongful felling by Sheffeld City Council, and as a reminder to all that such failures in leadership must never happen again”

06.03.2026 14:04 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 4
Optical illusion of a woman bent over some papers. Her sunglasses are pushed up and she is wearing a hair band so the top of her head looks exactly like a Muppet face

Optical illusion of a woman bent over some papers. Her sunglasses are pushed up and she is wearing a hair band so the top of her head looks exactly like a Muppet face

Sorry I know the world is in a terrible fix but I've been laughing at this for ten minutes now

05.03.2026 21:49 πŸ‘ 8551 πŸ” 2075 πŸ’¬ 98 πŸ“Œ 95

People once again surprised that the commodities markets are *global*. πŸ™ƒ

05.03.2026 16:56 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Booke, booke,
Reade a booke,
Reade anothir booke,
Reade a large amounte of bookes -
Bookes are freakinge awesome

05.03.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 431 πŸ” 91 πŸ’¬ 11 πŸ“Œ 9

Is anybody else in academia *really* struggling with motivation at the moment? With the combination of deep restructuring, the dreadful labour market and gen AI, it feels like the walls are closing in. Some of us were hoping to work for 20 more years!

04.03.2026 13:18 πŸ‘ 236 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 23 πŸ“Œ 2

Our kill-doers have no rules at all. They can do anything they want, and I'm making myself personally liable for any war crimes that may happen, or have already happened

I'm not worried about it because I'm a big tough army man, also presumably I'll get pardoned or whatever if it comes to it LOL

04.03.2026 15:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0