Philip Downer
Heritage volunteer, retired retailer. Reads, writes, tour guides, listens to ancient music, observes, posts pictures of buildings (etc), mostly London (etc) each morning, accompanied by mostly helpful text.
@itsonlyrockandroll.bsky.social
Capturing the spirit of the past through iconic albums , timeless bands, and music photography.
@scribblerrob.bsky.social
Independent author. Unsung Unsaid has now sold 774 copies. My next novel, about an alternative comedian and set mostly in the 1980s will be out later this year. Rep @myself https://www.rob-chapman.com
@aoc.bsky.social
Waitress turned Congresswoman for the Bronx and Queens. Grassroots elected, small-dollar supported. A better world is possible. ocasiocortez.com
@generalboles.bsky.social
Former MP, former Supreme Allied Commander #WarOnTheCountryside, above average satirical photoshopper & senior advisor to Sir Keir Starmer before he became unpopular
@birmingham81.bsky.social
Music, architecture, photography, design etc. Sharing my concert photos taken in Birmingham in 81/82 (hence the name). Plus other stuff I've hoarded
@bookbrunch.bsky.social
Your daily serving of news and views, promising unrivalled publishing perspective and knowledge. BookBrunch is the essential tool for the book industry. https://www.bookbrunch.co.uk/
@hs-wilkins.bsky.social
I like wandering around and looking and buildings and cities. I MIGHT MAKE INANE COMMENTS ABOUT THEM IN CAPS. I’m generally too lazy to think or remember much.
@talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
Archive TV Channel. Keeping celluloid alive! Freeview82 Freesat306 Sky328 & Virgin445. FREE catch-up via Freeview Red Button and http://tptvencore.co.uk
@jv8p.bsky.social
Same mostly harmless tax nerd & petrolhead; same character-lite handle. Also father to two absurdly musical teenagers, servant to three Abyssinian cats & joint guardian of Lola, a Romanian rescue dog. Not used to having this many characters in a profile se
@rhymerrigby.bsky.social
Journalist (FT, Times, Guardian), author and copywriter. Live in SE London, with wife, daughters, cats. Like hipster film photography, cooking, good vibes
@claireingelow.bsky.social
There is no such a thing as artistic photography In photography, like in all things, there are people who can see and others who cannot even look. Nadar Also on https://www.instagram.com/claireingelow?igsh=ZzVxdWk5OHgxbDdy And 🐦
@grindrod.bsky.social
Social historian of modern places. Wrote Concretopia and Iconicon. Next book on suburban LGBTQ history. Also, maps. Disappointingly unserious. New podcast: Monstrosities Mon Amour https://linktr.ee/johngrindrod
@andrewhickey.500songs.com
That bloke who does that podcast your annoying friend keeps trying to get you to listen to. He/him. Posts every random thought in his head. AuDHD and not many filters. If you're only interested in my podcast you probably don't want to follow.
@nosycrow.bsky.social
⭐️ Award-winning children's books publisher. 📚 Picture books, baby books, fiction, non-fiction. 🐦 Find us on #nosycrow, nosycrow.com, + linktr.ee/nosy_crow
@davidgauke.bsky.social
Recovering politician, writes columns, editor of The Case For The Centre Right.
@georgeeaton.bsky.social
Senior Editor (Politics), New Statesman https://www.newstatesman.com/author/george-eaton
@jonnelledge.bsky.social
#1 Sunday Times bestselling author, because apparently that matters. New Statesman, Oh God What Now, The Newsletter of (Not Quite) Everything, Paper Cuts (RIP). Not an American.
@emmabastin.bsky.social
Historian of the early twentieth century, especially clothing and shopping; mum; crafter; bibliophile; lover of all things 1930s. Treasurer of Art Deco Soc UK. Represented by Past Preservers. www.emmabastin.com
@architecturetoday.bsky.social
Architecture's independent voice. https://architecturetoday.co.uk/
@timenw.bsky.social
History and imagery of NW London posted by Mark Amies, with contributions from others. No AI images. Originally started on Twitter in 2019. https://pastrewind.wordpress.com/2025/02/25/the-victorian-villa-lost-in-time/
@mrhenrymorris.bsky.social
Ex Tory MP Author, comedian, PT, Field Maneuvers boss and 50+ ultra marathons Substack: https://mrhenrymorris.substack.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/henrymorrispt The Tories: A Tragedy is out now
@1c000lest.bsky.social
1000 coolest songs since the Birth of Pop... THE GRAND FINALE - #1C000LEST - 1 APRIL TO 20 MAY. Post or send me a list now! See pinned post for rules, guidelines and links to the 1000-song list. Pick 50. Pic: iPod advert. Coming in JULY: #ALL50RTS!
@rockingbob.bsky.social
The Bee Gees: Children of the World. Penderyn Prize winner 2023. Let's Do It. Yeah Yeah Yeah. Excavate. Ace Records. Saint Etienne. Non league, soft rock. Also in the Record Room at patreon.com/bobstanley
@jonathancoe.bsky.social
Writer. New novel is THE PROOF OF MY INNOCENCE. Previous titles include WHAT A CARVE UP!, THE ROTTERS' CLUB, MIDDLE ENGLAND, MR WILDER AND ME ... https://linktr.ee/coelinks
@allhails.bsky.social
"An angular man, casually holding a tiny camera" ("Memories of the 1990s" by Teller, of Penn and Teller). Author "Berlin in the Cold War", 180 Berlin street images 1959-1966, with much historical description. Follow me on Twitter to see more street photos
@charlesjholland.bsky.social
Architect Professor at UCA, Canterbury Principal at Charles Holland Architects
@evanhd.bsky.social
The bloke who presents the BBC Radio 4 PM programme as well as the Bottom Line. And Dragons Den on BBC1. I try to be reasonable, but it is sometimes a struggle.
@vizcomic.bsky.social
Our readers have understood the concept of Buyer's Remorse since 1979. Digital Sub: http://shop.viz.co.uk/subscription/d… Postal Sub: http://subscribe.viz.co.uk
@13sarahmurphy.bsky.social
Welcome to my shiny new echo chamber… hoping here that I can keep it clean and tidy and ‘woke’. IRL - lawyer (of the lefty, campaigning variety).
@stephenkb.bsky.social
Associate editor and columnist @financialtimes.com. Post too often about culture, public policy, management, politics, nerd stuff, Arsenal, wosoc. Try my UK politics newsletter for free here: www.ft.com/tryinsidepolitics
@matthewholehouse.bsky.social
British political correspondent at The Economist. Comment journalist of the year, British Journalism Awards 2023.
@philipwilkinson.bsky.social
Author: historic architecture, places, history. Here I post English buildings in their variety: churches but also cafés, gazebos but also garages, public houses but also public loos. Plus occasional books, art, carvings, and other stuff.
@diamondgeezer.bsky.social
East End blogger bloke (2002-2025) diamondgeezer.blogspot.com
@dorianlynskey.bsky.social
Journalist (Guardian/Observer, MOJO, BBC Culture, the i), podcaster (Origin Story, Oh God What Now?) and author (33 Revolutions Per Minute, The Ministry of Truth, Everything Must Go, Origin Story). Anti-doomer despite everything. www.dorianlynskey.com
@breffers.bsky.social
Interested in brands and marketing. Love history, art deco, cricket, opera. Busy creating a garden. #deeds not words. Loved the old Twitter and stayed too long...mea culpa.
@rcolvile.bsky.social
Director of CPS, editor-in-chief of CapX, columnist for The Sunday Times, author of The Great Acceleration. Politics, policy and parenting.
@osaumarezsmith.bsky.social
Historian of shopping precincts, derelict landscapes, leisure centres, power stations, inner cities, housing, the Potteries, Telford new town, & city centre redevelopment. @c20society casework & trustee.
@hughpearman.bsky.social
Writer and editor on architecture. Chair of Twentieth Century Society. Book "About Architecture: An Essential Guide in 55 Buildings" published by Yale.
@gargarin.bsky.social
Boredom is always counter-revolutionary. Always. ..Watson, przynieś swój rewolwer!
@lccmunicipal.bsky.social
London County Council, Greater London Council, pre- and post-1965 boroughs in London (+ occasional forays outside of the capital). Municipal stuff from the past that lives on today. Oh, and new towns, shopping centres, infrastructure etc. lccmunicipal.com
@seasideferry.bsky.social
Historian specialising in seaside, architecture & design. I write books, give talks and do a bit of telly. Founder member @seasidenetwork.bsky.social Fellow @royalhistsoc.bsky.social Rep'd by @pastpreservers.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/kathrynferry
@hbap1924.bsky.social
We champion historic buildings and places of all ages and all types and work to provide a sustainable future for them.
@patrickdalton.bsky.social
Writer/Photographer First feature film 'Chicken Town' in UK cinemas June 27th. Formerly @shitlondon on Twitter