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An independent-minded Old Fogey tweeting about history, tradition, the countryside, and lots of other things! RTs not necessarily an endorsement.

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The University of Birmingham class of 1901.


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A special someone was keen to meet you 😍🐾 This is cocker spaniel puppy Rylie, who has just started her early hearing dog training. First up for Rylie is learning her basic cues like this lovely sit and wait, investigating new objects, and having as much fun as possible!

HearingDogs's tweet image. A special someone was keen to meet you 😍🐾

This is cocker spaniel puppy Rylie, who has just started her early hearing dog training.

First up for Rylie is learning her basic cues like this lovely sit and wait, investigating new objects, and having as much fun as possible!

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📚 Queen Camilla launches The Queen's Reading Room Medal during star-studded reception at Clarence House 🎖️ Get all the details on what this medal is for here: buff.ly/DOnFXgO

crownchronicles's tweet image. 📚 Queen Camilla launches The Queen's Reading Room Medal during star-studded reception at Clarence House 🎖️ 

Get all the details on what this medal is for here: buff.ly/DOnFXgO

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The 14th century timber-framed south porch at St Mary's Church, Kempley, Gloucestershire. 📸 My own. #Woodensday #Medieval #Kempley #Gloucestershire

KPW1453's tweet image. The 14th century timber-framed south porch at St Mary's Church, Kempley, Gloucestershire. 📸 My own. #Woodensday #Medieval #Kempley #Gloucestershire

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Last night, The Queen, joined by The King and The Duchess of Gloucester, hosted authors and members of the literary community to celebrate the launch of The Queen’s Reading Room Medal, designed to recognise those championing books and storytelling in their local communities. 📚


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Sunrise at Stonehenge today (26th March) was at 5.56am, sunset is at 6.30pm ☀️

ST0NEHENGE's tweet image. Sunrise at Stonehenge today (26th March) was at 5.56am, sunset is at 6.30pm ☀️

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Salisbury Cathedral stands in the heart of #Salisbury in #Wiltshire. The main body of the cathedral was completed in only 38 years, from 1220 to 1258. At 404 feet (123m), the cathedral has the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom. 🇬🇧 #HistoricCounties | #RealCounties 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

RealCounties's tweet image. Salisbury Cathedral stands in the heart of #Salisbury in #Wiltshire.

The main body of the cathedral was completed in only 38 years, from 1220 to 1258.

At 404 feet (123m), the cathedral has the tallest church spire in the United Kingdom.

🇬🇧 #HistoricCounties | #RealCounties 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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Everyone please wish Diego at @DT_Shoreham a very happy birthday today 🎈🐶 To celebrate, one of his very best friends Ed took him on a special off-site adventure!

DogsTrust's tweet image. Everyone please wish Diego at @DT_Shoreham a very happy birthday today 🎈🐶 To celebrate, one of his very best friends Ed took him on a special off-site adventure!

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Happy Tolkien Reading Day! What book are you reading (or listening to) today?

JRRTolkien's tweet image. Happy Tolkien Reading Day! What book are you reading (or listening to) today?

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“You there, boy. When is bin day?”

NoContextBrits's tweet image. “You there, boy. When is bin day?”

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Happy New Year from all of us at Stonehenge! 🤩 It's been a pleasure seeing so many of you this year, and we can't wait to welcome more of you to this special site in 2025! 🌟

EH_Stonehenge's tweet image. Happy New Year from all of us at Stonehenge! 🤩

It's been a pleasure seeing so many of you this year, and we can't wait to welcome more of you to this special site in 2025! 🌟

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New series of #LucyWorsleyInvestigates kicks off on Friday at 9pm on @BBCTwo with ... Jack the Ripper! We're excited to be coming to @pbs next week as well!


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Fantastical carvings in East Down Church, mysterious stone figures, an oak font stand fancifully carved with Renaissance joy and a medieval rood screen with its own share of intricate wonder…. Plus more as ever… My latest article and gallery with a link in the comment

DevonChurchLand's tweet image. Fantastical carvings in East Down Church, mysterious stone figures, an oak font stand fancifully carved with Renaissance joy and a medieval rood screen with its own share of intricate wonder…. Plus more as ever…
My latest article and gallery with a link in the comment

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Thank you for all of your lovely messages. Happy New Year to you all. Hope you're having a Fabulous day!!

thebowlerhatman's tweet image. Thank you for all of your lovely messages.
Happy New Year to you all.
Hope you're having a Fabulous day!!

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A new month and a new year means it's time to take a first look at our 2025 calendar 🐶🐾 Starting us off in the best possible way is the wonderful hearing dog Angus, who has been changing Claire's life ever since they were partnered together seven years ago.

HearingDogs's tweet image. A new month and a new year means it's time to take a first look at our 2025 calendar 🐶🐾

Starting us off in the best possible way is the wonderful hearing dog Angus, who has been changing Claire's life ever since they were partnered together seven years ago.

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Happy Federation Day, Australia! 🇦🇺 The 1st of January marks the anniversary of Australia’s federation, when the six colonies united to become the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. A moment in history that shaped the greatest national on earth. #Australia #Auspol

Austmonarchist's tweet image. Happy Federation Day, Australia! 🇦🇺 

The 1st of January marks the anniversary of Australia’s federation, when the six colonies united to become the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. A moment in history that shaped the greatest national on earth.

#Australia #Auspol
Austmonarchist's tweet image. Happy Federation Day, Australia! 🇦🇺 

The 1st of January marks the anniversary of Australia’s federation, when the six colonies united to become the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. A moment in history that shaped the greatest national on earth.

#Australia #Auspol

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The traditional counties are 92 historic subdivisions of the United Kingdom. They are also known as the ancient or geographical counties. The historic counties have existed over 1,000 years in some cases, many centuries in others. 🇬🇧 #HistoricCounties | #RealCounties 🇬🇧

RealCounties's tweet image. The traditional counties are 92 historic subdivisions of the United Kingdom.

They are also known as the ancient or geographical counties.

The historic counties have existed over 1,000 years in some cases, many centuries in others.

🇬🇧 #HistoricCounties | #RealCounties 🇬🇧

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Happy New Year from all of us at the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust ✈️ The Wing, Cockpit Café and car park are currently closed. You can visit the Memorial on foot through the pedestrian gate. The Wing reopens on Tuesday 7 January 2025.

Memorial_theFew's tweet image. Happy New Year from all of us at the Battle of Britain Memorial Trust ✈️ The Wing, Cockpit Café and car park are currently closed. 

You can visit the Memorial on foot through the pedestrian gate. 

The Wing reopens on Tuesday 7 January 2025.

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Happy New Year to all our followers, visitors, staff and volunteers. We are looking forward to another incredible year with you all!


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