Malcolm Barr-Hamilton

Please do. Thank you.

While clearing out the loft, I came across my predictions for the future when aged 12.

The recording from our #PublicDomainDay virtual event is now available!

🕵️ Investigate THE CASE OF THE DISAPPEARING COPYRIGHT to learn which works entered the #publicdomain—and why copyright is more complicated than it looks.

Watch the full recording ⤵️
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Always lovely to be included in this great podcast. That’s today’s listening sorted ☺️

Here's a fascinating bit of local history (HT @philp-dimparcio.bsky.social) telling the story of the Ringway Estate in Neston, the Wirral - from temporary housing built for WW2 munitions workers to squatters' camp to a distinguished architect-designed council estate.
www.nestonpast.com/the-ringway/

Surprisingly enjoyable.

YouTube video by 8-Bit Arcade - Official Murder Most Foul (8-Bit Bob Dylan Emulation)

What if Bob finally plays Murder Most Foul live this year but he plays the chiptune version?

#WorldConcertinaDay listening.

Happy #WorldConcertinaDay

Happy ##WorldConcertinaDay

World Concertina Day 2026! The fifth annual World Concertina Day, sponsored once again by the International Concertina Association, will be on February 6, 2026, the anniversary of the birth of Sir Charles Wheatstone. We encoura...

Happy #WorldConcertinaDay for all those who observe this bizarre, noisy hexagon.
concertina.org/world-concer...

YouTube video by Martyna Jakubowicz - Topic Śliczny, Gładki

They say you've never really heard "Handy Dandy" until you've heard it in Polish

Wow

Lansbury event poster with early image of estate and Catholic Church of St Mary and St Joseph

The Lansbury Estate at 75: a study day and guided walk organised by @c20society.bsky.social with a distinguished range of speakers (!) on 16 May 2026. Details and booking here:
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In his 60 yrs of performing, Bob Weir played nearly 5,000 shows. A truly legendary number that puts him up there with Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan & B.B. King. Factoring in the length of his shows, mostly 2 sets & 3 hrs, he's was an epic live music road warrior.

Rest easy now Bobby.

YouTube video by Good Vibrations with Freeball Bob Weir - RARE PERFORMANCE - When I Paint My Masterpiece (by Bob Dylan)

R.I.P. Bob Weir
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What makes a castle 'official'?

Welcome to our new followers!

Looking for historical inspiration (or distraction)? 150 UK galleries, libraries, archives & museums - all active on Bluesky - are highlighted in this new pack.

Excellent and diverse collections, info about online events, heritage snark and more.

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Where to Watch the Pre-Code Films of 1930 January 1st, 2026 means that American movies released in 1930 are now in the public domain. As part of my commitment to trying to advocate for this era as much as possible, I spent my down time thi…

ICYMI Have you ever wanted to watch a film from 1930 but couldn’t find it? They’re now in the public domain, so I put together a database of every feature film released that year and where to find them. Enjoy! pre-code.com/how-to-find-...

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Norfolk Record Office run some great online talks & training sessions...

Interested in finding out more about settlement papers & the pre-1834 poor law? They may have just the intro for you!

The Feb talk on gay life in WW2 looks well worth a look too

Follow @norfolkro.bsky.social for more updates

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Happy New Year.

On January 1, 1943, the American folk music legend Woody Guthrie jotted in his journal a list of 33 “New Years Rulin’s.” Enjoy!

Nobody does it better than @johnnyborgan.bsky.social. An absolutely splendid review of Dylan's 2025.

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Where we were in 2004, compares starkly with the hysterical nasty ravings of today.

How I Fell in Love With a Band Considered By Many to be the Worst of All Time It’s hard to overstate the awfulness of the Shaggs' brilliant 1969 album 'Philosophy Of The World'.

www.vice.com/en/article/h...