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Marlen Godwin

@marlengodwin.bsky.social

traveller, looking for feel good stories, fairer and greener world agitator, politics debater, history and culture fan, linguist, amateur photographer, mother of two, married to an architect

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When Barbie met the Parthenon Marbles Last Saturday the Parthenon Sculptures were used as a backdrop for a Barbie party. Was this a deliberate insult to the Greek treasures? Or...

"The Parthenon Sculptures are not simply works of art. They are irreplaceable, ancient, cultural treasures, part of world heritage and of global significance." Victoria Hislop, author & member of BCRPM.
www.parthenonuk.com/latest-news/...

#reunitetheparthenonmarbles #juscause #timeisnow

29.10.2025 11:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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those autumnal walks by Rutland Water, time to discover it and more, check out Airbnb #whitwellpassivhaus
www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/378548...

#autumnwalks #rutlandwater

17.10.2025 17:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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When Simon , Averil and I surprised Mathilde @planetweddings.bsky.social - happy birthday Mathilde! xx

17.10.2025 17:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

loved 'Museum Balls', check it out @bcrpm.bsky.social

17.10.2025 17:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The triumph of the President The Roman aspects of President Trump are shifting. There are still some (favourable and unfavourable) representations of him as an emperor, whether in

The triumph of the President | Blog post | Mary Beard
www.the-tls.com/regular-feat...

17.10.2025 17:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

gorgeous setting!

16.10.2025 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Canadian food author Irene Matys savoured Larnaka's authentic flavours during a visit to the city, where she introduced her bestselling 'My Cypriot Table' Mediterranean cookbook. @whats cooking

#foodies #larnakamuncipality #irenematys #LarnakaTourism

16.10.2025 15:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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When in Venice, two yeas ago we stumbled onto a solo exhibition by Karolina Gacke 'Piece/Peace' at the Paradiso Art Gallery, Giardini della Biennale www.karolinagacke.art/karolina-gac...

#givepeaceachance #artthatinspires #peace

09.10.2025 15:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

there are wines on the island of Cyprus, not sure about breakfast and wine but then again.... buck's fizz and breaky is a thing, so why not?๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿท @foodandtravelhq.bsky.social @monovitis.com @modernwineco.bsky.social @petitewinetraveler.bsky.social @makispan.bsky.social @vinerra.com @wbwine.bsky.social

09.10.2025 15:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A conference pear may be the most common pear in the UK but it is delicious and a September fruit that lasts into October, pear-tastic!

A conference pear may be the most common pear in the UK but it is delicious and a September fruit that lasts into October, pear-tastic!

A Conference pear is an autumnal variety of pear,  developed in Britain by Thomas Francis Rivers from his Rivers Nursery in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. Its was name post the National British Pear Conference in London in 1885, where it won first prize! We love it!

A Conference pear is an autumnal variety of pear, developed in Britain by Thomas Francis Rivers from his Rivers Nursery in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. Its was name post the National British Pear Conference in London in 1885, where it won first prize! We love it!

A tiny pear tree yielded over 4 kgs of pear-fect fruit - joy!

#homegrown #fruit #blighty

26.09.2025 06:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

legendary Sir Attenborough, here's to his 100th

26.09.2025 05:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

nightmare

26.09.2025 05:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

oh dear

11.09.2025 15:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

gorgeous!!๐Ÿ‘ฐ๐Ÿคต la bella Italia!

11.09.2025 15:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From Paros with an invitation to escape to the shores of this isle this autumn or in 2026.

Located on the outskirts of the village of Naoussa, the islandโ€™s liveliest destination, Avant Mar affords visitors a fantastic perch on Paros.

#yourholidayyourway #greece #planetholidaysgreece

10.09.2025 17:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

so love the Nile and how refreshing to see folks enjoying it too

11.09.2025 15:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Advocate George Bizos with Eleni Cubitt at the LSE in 2007. Both were dedicated to the reunification of the Parthenon Marbles campaign. Both are sorely missed.

Advocate George Bizos with Eleni Cubitt at the LSE in 2007. Both were dedicated to the reunification of the Parthenon Marbles campaign. Both are sorely missed.

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What a memorable evening with members of @bcrpm.bsky.social, many thanks to Ambassador Tsaousis and his industrious team, all the speakers and moderators. The film clips and photos were very moving. George was a brave person, one whose legacy will live on forever.

#GeorgeBizos #justcauses #respect

10.09.2025 14:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I like frogs but don't have any time for this one....must be an odd one!

03.09.2025 17:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿ‘

03.09.2025 17:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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not wanting summer to end ( "September tries its best to have us forget summer." Bernard Williams) & willing September to be a kind month for all๐Ÿค—

#endofaugust #summer

30.08.2025 14:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Food for thought - thank you Stuart O'Hara for words and wisdom.

www.parthenonuk.com/news/article...

#reunitetheparthenonmarbles #museums #makingadifference

05.08.2025 14:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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no respect by Michael Grove and his wry remark, just devastated that the plight of the #ParthenonMarbles continues - where's the #respect for #culturalheritage

30.08.2025 14:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

love the #Larnaka breakfast but would swap the lountza and loukaniko (sausage) for any other vegetables (Cyprus has loads of great ones) including Kolokas, they would make great hash browns๐Ÿ˜‹

30.08.2025 14:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

bad penny .... just keeps coming back, tragically

30.08.2025 13:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

tragedy

30.08.2025 13:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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When awesome autumn is the perfect time to find the soulfulness of ancient shores, Cyprus & Greece.

#holidaytime #planetholidayscyprus #planetholidaysgreece

11.08.2025 16:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

wow this place looks and sounds amazing!!!

29.08.2025 17:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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These two Ancient Greek plays on in London mid-September are brilliantly acted and directed. Thiasos really know what theyโ€™re doing with comedy. Iโ€™m speaking on 17th. thecockpit.org.uk/show/euripidesโ€ฆ

29.08.2025 15:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hydra such a happy Greek isle, and no cars, bliss!

29.08.2025 17:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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tis a peachy summer ..... and then this poem @poetryfoundation.bsky.social

#LiYoungLee #poem #peaches

www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43012/...

20.08.2025 16:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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