Rob Q
@robq42.bsky.social
History and Politics teacher in his 50s. Writer of textbooks and exams. Lover of comics and science fiction. Player of guitar and appreciator of music too. All views my own (unless otherwise stated).
Ssen it. Loved it. Read a lot of comics in my life (and still going) but Spiderman is the first character I can remember (1970s Marvel UK reprints) followed by a few original Fantastic Four bought in Birkenhead Market.
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 2d agoWeb of billions: how Spider-Man became the most heroic franchise in Hollywood
In celebration of #YorkshireDay, please enjoy this Sean Bean bastard collection. Sound up, bastards.
Reggae Britannia, a fascinating documentary about how this wonderful rebel sound changed British music forever. youtu.be/ISL96z47-1o?...
BBC4 Britannia - Reggae Britannia (2011) Dir. Jeremy Marre
YouTube video by Play For Forever
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Lyrically . I dont think this gets any better ? Its Englishness , Its Ray Davies , its absolutely glorious . Well done Billy
Waiting for the Great Leap Forwards
Billy Bragg - song - 2003
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"Chester offers glorious proof of how a long-term commitment by local government to the redemptive power of culture can transform a place"
Building cathedrals of culture
A visit to Chester proves the redemptive power of culture
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Sad to hear about Kevin Keegan. Loved watching him at Anfield as a kid. He was the first sportsman I was aware of as a celebrity. Once sat next to him in Manchester airport while he interviewed a potential player. As he was leaving he came over and thanked me for not interrupting. What a guy!
Kevin Keegan, Liverpool legend and former Newcastle manager, dies aged 75
Kevin Keegan, the former England and Newcastle manager who was a member of Liverpool’s serial champions in the 1970s, has died aged 75
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Any Clacton residents who want to nominate your friendly neighbourhood intergalactic space warrior, ping me a line!
Already rewatched - nust as good as it was first time round. Smiling, dancing Robert Smith is a sight to behold!
The Cure@thecure.com · last mo.YOU CAN REWATCH THE 2019 GLASTONBURY HEADLINE SET ON THE BBC IPLAYER NOW AT www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
As Britain swelters through another heatwave, few people will have heard that ministers have quietly dropped plans for solar carports. Cars cooler in summer. Shelter from the rain in winter. Clean electricity all year round. A missed opportunity? @eastangliabylines.co.uk
As Britain bakes, ministers quietly park plans for solar carports
Ministers have quietly shelved plans that could have transformed Britain's biggest car parks into shaded power stations
eastangliabylines.co.uk
As a Politics teacher I would just like to point out this is absolute bollocks. It would be more accurate to say "here is a rule we just made up because it suits our political agenda".
POLITICO Europe@politico.eu · last mo.ANALYSIS: It is an unwritten rule in British politics that a new PM who takes over mid-term will soon want to call a general election to win a majority of their own. But for Andy Burnham, doing so could backfire.
Nostalgia is a great comforter until faced with hard facts. Climate change doesn't care what newspaper editors and columnists think about it. Great thread on the facts about 1976 compared to today...
Emma Monk@monkemma.bsky.social · last mo.It was inevitable, wasn't it🙄 Of course the Telegraph would run with something like this👇 So let's remove some of the rose-tinted spectacles and also look at some of that data comparing 1976 with modern heat waves Because the 1976 nostalgia porn is wearing a bit thin at this stage 🧵1/23
En-Ger-Land kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign tonight! Throwback to June 4th at Manchester Academy when John Barnes joined us on stage to perform his iconic ‘World In Motion’ rap live… Come on England! 🏴 (Photos by Richard Ahern.)
Responsible for some of the images that fired my childhood imagination. RIP Brian Johnson.
Samira Ahmed@samiraahmeduk.bsky.social · 2mo agoSad to learn we lost special effects maestro Brian Johnson. Fellow Oscar winning SFX designer Paul Franklin is coming on tonight's BBC Front Row to talk about his importance. 715pm R4 or link after www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Got my copy - my weekend listening is sorted!
Peter Hook & The Light@peterhookthelight.bsky.social · 2mo agoOur new live album is OUT NOW! 31 track release featuring New Order’s ‘Get Ready’ in full + non-album singles & 2nd set of Joy Division/New Order/Monaco hits. Available on triple coloured vinyl, triple CD or digital download. Also on streaming from today. www.liveherenow.com/peterhookandthelight
You know that Hegseth bloke? The American with opinions about us and how we live and what we should do. I mean, I'm a polite chap, I have no wish to offend, but mate. Fuck off.
The night sky of Mars reveals a stunning view that challenges our understanding of the universe. What secrets does it hold for humanity?
I just did a Brenda from Bristol (2017 election) "Oh no, not another one!" The character of Giles was one of my favourites in Buffy, probably because he was the one I identified with the most. Anthony Head RIP www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Anthony Head, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Ted Lasso actor, dies aged 72
British actor starred on the West End before finding international fame in the 90s on Buffy the Vampire Slayer
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Hey guys - if you haven't already, check out @vinylgeek.bsky.social If you're into vinyl and good music, it's the place to be. Highly recommended.. but I am scared of those scissors.
Hooky runs his 15th Great Manchester Run on May 31st in aid of The Christie - sponsor him if you like & let’s raise some much needed funds! SPONSOR HERE: www.justgiving.com/page/peter-h... INFO ON HIS RUN: www.christie.nhs.uk/the-christie... MORE INFO ON THE CHRISTIE: christie.nhs.uk/about-us
Think I might have found my album for this summer... open.spotify.com/album/0MrpO7...
Atlas
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