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@martwbel.bsky.social

Books, history, gardening, trains & Indian food. Naturist. Ankylosing Spondylitis. Gay πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ married to Doug. Left wing politics ❀️ Hampshire, UK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

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Morning my friend πŸ‘‹πŸ»

01.03.2026 11:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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March sees a big increase in daylight hours πŸ₯³

01.03.2026 10:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Sunday, an overcast morning with drizzle. At least it feels mild. We made it to March woohoo Spring around the corner πŸ₯³

01.03.2026 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A life of being a naturist, me in the 1980’s, 1990’s and early 2000’s. Always naked, always happy in my skin.

28.02.2026 23:37 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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A TransPennine Express Class 397 Nova 2 service leaving Carlisle Station on a Manchester Airport Station service.
#UKtrains πŸš„

28.02.2026 22:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The futuristic architecture & design of London Underground - Canary Wharf & Westminster Stations. Canary Wharf Station was used as a background for filming some scenes in Star Wars Rogue One. πŸš‡

28.02.2026 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Afternoon mate 🫢🏻

28.02.2026 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Morning mate, have a great Saturday

28.02.2026 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Saturday, some very welcome sunshine this morning. Leg is aching but not too bad.

28.02.2026 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Evening πŸ™ŒπŸ»

27.02.2026 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah same here, it looks as though the sun is trying to break through the cloud.

27.02.2026 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Friday, it’s cloudy with drizzle, hopefully improving later. Have a fabulous day.

27.02.2026 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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London Underground - onboard an Elizabeth Line train at Tottenham Court Road Station, an eastbound service to Abbey Wood via Canary Wharf, the next station is Farringdon. πŸš‡
Elizabeth Line is London’s πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ newest metro line, opened in 2022.
πŸŽ₯ Courtesy Train Spot With Me.

26.02.2026 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Afternoon mate 🫢🏻

26.02.2026 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi my friend πŸ‘‹πŸ»

26.02.2026 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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After yesterday’s touch of Spring, it’s back to cloudy and usual February gloom. Taking it easy today, my left leg is very painful, I’m off to a physiotherapy appointment this afternoon. 🀞🏻

26.02.2026 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Humble? Nah. The majority in your country voted for that dictator. You’re welcome to it. I don’t have much sympathy tbh. It’s like watching a car crash in slow motion. We just want the America back that we all loved.

26.02.2026 00:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A pair of GWR Class 800 Hitachi High Speed trains at London Paddington Railway station.
#UKtrains

25.02.2026 22:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The two great London β€œsister” mainline railway stations, London St Pancras International (left) and London Kings Cross (right).
πŸ“Έ Courtesy London Moments

25.02.2026 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The three types of trains used by TransPennine Express network on routes across the North of England & Scotland.
Top: Class 802 Nova 1
Middle: Class 185 Desiro
Bottom: Class 397 Nova 2
#UKtrains

25.02.2026 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Eurostar class 373/e300 TGV on a London - Paris service, filmed on HS1 Line, Eyhorne Tunnel, Kent, UK πŸš„

25.02.2026 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Morning Luke, yes absolutely, it’s March next week, can’t wait for the weather to improve and spend more time outdoors.

25.02.2026 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Morning, earlier fog has cleared and the sun is making an appearance. Some lunch and then a little bit of tidying up in the garden.

25.02.2026 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh well. Never mind. Thanks for visiting our great capital city anyway. Cheers.

24.02.2026 23:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Released in 1997, Bittersweet Symphony by The Verve, lives eternally in my head, a luxurious backing track and lyrics that hit hard. A punchy video filmed in East London. A remarkable song from the golden 1990’s Britpop era.

24.02.2026 23:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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27 years ago today, UK’s Channel 4 broadcast a ground breaking British LGBT πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ TV series β€œQueer as Folk” containing full frontal nudity and gay sex, it caused an uproar of outrage at the time, but thank god the UK has such an amazing TV channel that will dare to break taboos. πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»β€οΈβœŠπŸ»

24.02.2026 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Paralympic Games flame is lit at Stoke Mandeville Stadium The flame will now begin its 2,000km (1,243-mile) will now be carried to Italy by 501 torchbearers.

The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games Torch was lit today at its spiritual home, the birthplace of Paralympics - Stoke Mandeville, UK. The torch will now make its way from Stoke Mandeville to Italy for the opening ceremony on 6th March. πŸ‘¨πŸΌβ€πŸ¦½πŸ‘©πŸΌβ€πŸ¦―πŸƒπŸ»β€β™‚οΈβ€βž‘οΈ #paralympicsmilanocortina2026
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

24.02.2026 22:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Jan πŸ‘πŸ»

24.02.2026 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It might only be 13 degrees, but you can feel the warmth from the sun this afternoon. After the relentless rain of the last two months, it feels heavenly πŸ₯°

24.02.2026 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The most beautiful railway station in London, London St Pancras International. Opened in 1868, built in Victorian Gothic architectural style. Fully restored and expanded, it’s the terminal for direct high speed trains to Paris, Brussels & Amsterdam as well as East Midlands/ Thameslink on sub level.

23.02.2026 22:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0