We‘ve had Thatcherism and Blairism, but no Attleeism. Arguably an administration that introduced the most beneficial acts and policies ever in UK but is ignored and sidelined as though it never happened, even by the Labour Party. A million+ houses were also built. www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/gui...

You tell ‘em Woody.

Peder Severin Krøyer (1851 - 1909). Norwegian painter - member of the group known as the Skagen Painters. #Art #Artists

You’ve piqued my interest Conner: Out Stack in the Shetland Islands is known as the "full stop at the end of Britain". It is an uninhabited, rocky islet situated north of Unst and marks the most northerly point of the entire UK. I note Manchester is in the very South of the North

Many will not need to guess where I’ve been today.

Wonder what Nick Hornby has to say about it.

Nationalism is power hunger tempered by self-deception. - George Orwell Unrestricted nationalism is, in the long run, incompatible with world peace -Bertrand Russell

Gustave Caillebotte (1848 - 1894) - French impressionist painter #Art

Jean Béraud (1849 - 1935) - Russian born French painter renowned for his numerous paintings of every day Parisian life. #Art

Anders Leonard Zorn (18 February 1860 - 22 August 1920) was a Swedish artist who attained international success as a painter, sculptor, and etching artist. #Art

You’re right Amy Most of this thread is above the head of this septuagenarian but I penned below around 12 months ago as introspective thoughts about how impotent the ‘left’ are in combatting the inexorable move to the ‘right‘ and ceding the narrative/agenda It’s a battle that must not be lost

Yes, The Prince Of Darkness is but a mere shadow of the man he once was. I’ll get my coat.

Hans Andersen Brendekilde (1857 - 1942) - Danish painter.

BBC Scotland are beyond redemption in their quest to ensure Unionist hegemony and need to be consistently reminded of their responsibility under the BBC Charter. @johnswinney.bsky.social - over to you.

Albert Edelfelt (1854 – 1905) - Finnish painter noted for his naturalistic style and Realist approach to art. #art

#BBCScotland need to be reminded of their duty to the public under the BBC Charter 👇 Extract: BBC should provide duly accurate and impartial news, current affairs and factual programming. Its content should be provided to the highest editorial standards.

The Nordic model.

In a word - neoliberalism.

This extract backs up what you say.

Bob Barker - English artist b.1954 Inspired by the Yorkshire mill towns that shaped his youth, Bob Barker is celebrated for his distinctive Northern Impressionism style.

Edwin Lutyens 1869 – 1944 English architect designed many English country houses, war memorials and public buildings. Not everyone’s cup of tea but Christopher Hussey wrote, "In his lifetime (Lutyens) was widely held to be our greatest architect since Wren if not his superior”.

You’re right Fiona; nice area - but Wemyss Bay and Wemyss, Fife are two different places. Nothing wrong with being born in England by the way.

Roosevelt’s New Deal New Deal was a series of wide-reaching economic, social, and political reforms enacted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the US between 1933 and 1938, in response to the Great Depression, which had started in 1929 www.historyonthenet.com/authentichis... #politicalhistory

Back to the future.

Wemyss Bay Railway Station, Scotland. Surely one of the most attractive stations in UK.

Ordnance Survey - Trig Pillars/Points Re-triangulation of UK (1935-1962) - project to improve accuracy of maps of GB and replace original data of period 1783-1851 No longer in use but they will be a common sight for all ramblers/climbers in UK www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/blog/a-histo... #geography