David Amigoni

Absolutely this👇

A fascinating visit, as with every site in this unique national asset and UNESCO World Heritage site.

I’ve purchased 2nd hand Victorian books where I’ve had to do this

William Wyld (1806-89) - St George’s Hall, Liverpool A watercolour depicting the exterior view of a classical neo-grecian building, with columns at the front and on the side, designed by Harvey Lonsdale Elmes. Figures and carriages are visible in the fo...

Several MPs were among those present when Queen Victoria visited Liverpool #OnThisDay 1851. She commissioned this painting of St. George’s Hall as a souvenir of her visit. www.rct.uk/collection/9...

A great letter, which points to something that should be more widely known - see the work of David Killingray (for one) which David summarises here, with a host of (Kentish) examples:

James Brindley and Josiah Wedgwood made the Potteries a place

#MyBackPages

Well done, fantastic!

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Good luck!

Agree it’s time consuming to train! Personally. I liked the Great North Run course. Anything that’s a bit varied without huge challenges (for contrast example, the Potters ‘Arf’ in Stoke-o-T, near where I live (the hill at Milton Road…)

Do more half marathons! It’s a nice distance with the right course

How Luxembourg detects microbes in its water supply before they pose a health risk The small country of Luxembourg acts as a living laboratory where new water monitoring technologies can be tested at scale.

The small country of Luxembourg acts as a living laboratory where new water monitoring technologies can be tested at scale.

William Fox Talbot MP: the inventor of photography The inventor of photography William Fox Talbot died one hundred and thirty-five years ago today. A man of many talents, Talbot made distinguished contributions to maths, physics, botany, archaeolog…

Died #OnThisDay 1877 William Henry Fox Talbot. Best known as the pioneer of photography, he was also briefly MP for Chippenham, 1832-5, but stepped down to concentrate on his scientific interests. There’s more on him in our short article: victoriancommons.wordpress.com/2012/09/17/w...

Irresistible offer!

UK research ‘trying to do too many things’, warns new UKRI leader - Research Professional News Ian Chapman wants funding emphasis on world-leading areas, but experts warn of system “inertia”

UK research ‘trying to do too many things’, warns new UKRI leader.

Ian Chapman wants funding emphasis on world-leading areas, but experts warn of system “inertia”.

www.researchprofessionalnews.com/rr-news-uk-r...

Peter Mandelson was always a high risk appointment – his departure will not end the matter for Keir Starmer Mandelson took the UK’s most important diplomatic post knowing he was sitting on a ticking bomb – and Starmer will pay the price.

Mandelson took the UK’s most important diplomatic post knowing he was sitting on a ticking bomb – and Starmer will pay the price.

Charlie Kirk and the politics of rhetoric and division Russia aggression, and the killing of a US political activist and its implications in the weekly world affairs newsletter.

Russia aggression, and the killing of a US political activist and its implications in the weekly world affairs newsletter.

Momentous decision! There is a LOT of Bennett fiction to read

Had the same experience, also in a shop

As always, Martin, wishing you well despite this deeply worrying turn

The Guardian view on In Our Time: Melvyn Bragg has proved that media can be both serious and popular | Editorial Editorial: After 27 years, the presenter is leaving one of BBC Radio’s finest programmes. He never talked down, and never dumbed down either

Remembering that, aside from Lord Bragg’s distinguished presenting, this has been a great success story for university expertise for the last 27 years www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Peter Kyle is leaving DSIT for business. Wish he could have mentioned that at UUK!

There's also a rumour of a new "growth" department that would include the skills bit of DfE and some stuff from DWP (and, one assumes, business).

Would this also include HE? who knows?

What will Angela Rayner’s resignation mean for Keir Starmer’s government? Expert Q&A The deputy prime minister’s departure has triggered a reshuffle and leaves the government in a weak spot.

The deputy prime minister’s departure has triggered a reshuffle and leaves the government in a weak spot.

How Angela Rayner managed to underpay stamp duty – family trusts and tax avoidance explained Rayner’s case highlights the complexities of a system every UK housebuyer is expected to get to grips with.

Rayner’s case highlights the complexities of a system every UK housebuyer is expected to get to grips with.

You will enjoy Staffordshire and the oatcakes

Staffordshire oatcakes - admittedly v different to the Nairn variety- are made in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, making life worth living, without question

Get to know Arnold Bennett's Five Towns: We have some free Bennett-themed guided walks around Hanley and Burslem for Heritage Open Days on 17 and 19 September, and beyond. Details on our website, and book here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on?q=A...

Wishing her all the best! It’s a wonderful city, we know it well as Barbara works at the uni. Tom just about to start year 4. Your wobbles will pass quickly!

After months of solar energy, time to turn on the Rayburn to cook tonight’s dinner saying farewell to our son, Tom, as he heads back to Royal Academy of Music tomorrow

Glad to hear the direction is promising