Photographs of drama and emotion – the career of Chris Smith
Photographs of drama and emotion – the career of Chris Smith
The late photographer has left behind memorable images of many of the larger-than-life characters of the 20th century, from Muhammad Ali to Aretha Franklin
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Some terrific cricket on the Wormsley estate this week. Thanks to the MCC and the Netherlands.
The great Tom Finney, playing for Preston North End away against Chelsea, August 25th 1956, by John Horton.
Love Peter Mitchell’s work. Thank you for this @bertrom.bsky.social
Bertrom.@bertrom.bsky.social · 2w agoPeter Mitchell was an early pioneer of colour documentary photography in the UK. Leeds 1970s.
26th July 1979, The Clash's debut album was released in the USA, one year after "Give 'Em Enough Rope", making it their second release in the US. Can you spot what's different about the cover and which songs were added to the US version that weren't on the UK release?
A terrific article celebrating 50 years of the @historyofads.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Baldy Man, Gold Blend flirters and mash-mad Martians: TV’s golden age ads
As the History of Advertising Trust turns 50, our writer revels in its vast archive, remembering the bread boy on his bike, the suggestive coffee-drinkers and the Hamlet smoker adjusting his comb-over
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Remembering one of my favourite photographers — BERT HARDY — who left us 31yrs ago, aged 82.
Britain's apology for the scandal of forced adoption can never heal the pain for people like me | David Batty
Britain's apology for the scandal of forced adoption can never heal the pain for people like me | David Batty
An estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers in England and Wales between 1949 and 1976. I was one of them, says Guardian news editor and writer David Batty
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"A series of unfortunate events." (Ben Stokes) My take on the political theatre of his exit and the mess England are now in. For @theobserveruk.bsky.social observer.co.uk/news/sport/a...
Stokes leaves a giant hole and England cricket in a mess
He may have been a great player but his reign as captain has ended in a shambles
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Remembering my mother who died from #MND and supporting all those with the disease 💙#GlobalMNDAwarenessDay www.mndassociation.org/about-us/who...
Global MND Awareness Day 2026
This year Global MND Awareness Day is on Sunday 21st June 2026. Join us and MND/ALS communities across the world to raise awareness of motor neurone disease.
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My Name'5 Doddie Foundation@mndoddie5.bsky.social · 2mo agoLewis and the team have made it to Twickenham 🏁🚴 What an epic week. The commitment from everyone involved in the 500 miles to get here will help make a real impact as we work towards a world free of MND. It’s not incurable, it’s just underfunded. Keep supporting: lewismoodyxv-cyclechallenge.com
This week’s reading. Some thought provoking writing on the future of the countryside. Authors include @nicolawriting.bsky.social and @guyshrubsole.bsky.social
Don McCullin’s ‘final book’ announced for publication in Autumn. gostbooks.com/blogs/news/v...
Vietnam by Don McCullin to be published in Autumn
GOST Books is proud to announce the forthcoming publication of Vietnam by Sir Don McCullin. Scheduled for release on 1 October 2026, this landmark volume represents the first time McCullin’s legendary...
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A new documentary on the much-missed Moviedrome has appeared on the BFI YouTube channel.
Moviedrome: Welcome to the Cult | A BFI Player film
YouTube video by BFI
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“This disease affects families everywhere and we need people to rally behind the MND community in the same way rugby people always rally behind each other" The full route & rider line-up for the Lewis Moody XV Ride sponsored by Gallagher is live. Learn more: www.myname5doddie.co.uk/news-and-sto...
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Sonny Rollins. The Saxophone Colossus died this afternoon at his home in Woodstock, NY at the age of 95. 1/2
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The Guardian view on 100 years after Miles Davis’s birth: why he still shapes modern music | Editorial
Editorial: The trumpeter, composer and band leader still towers over jazz because he treated reinvention not as a betrayal, but as necessary for its survival
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Brilliant soundtrack for this afternoon Miles Davis 100 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 6 Music - Gilles Peterson, Miles Davis 100: Emma-Jean Thackray in session from Maida Vale
Gilles celebrates the genius of Miles Davis, playing music from his vast catalogue
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The Cricket Match, Askham-in-Furness, painting by Bill Bell (1928-2006), a Barrow shipyard worker.
Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean review – a dashing retrospective for a cinematic titan
Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean review – a dashing retrospective for a cinematic titan
Cannes film festival: Barnaby Thompson’s documentary on the great British director is an exhilarating delve into the ebb and flow of Lean’s peerless career and sometimes complex personal life – with a grand cast of talking heads
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