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Paul McCarthy

@runner-paulm.bsky.social

Runner who reads a lot of Medieval history and visits cathedrals.

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Peterborough Cathedral Launches β€œcrisis” Fundraising Appeal - The Association of English Cathedrals Peterborough Cathedral has launched an urgent fundraising appeal to secure its future.

"We urgently need your support to keep its doors open and ensure it remains a place of inspiration and sanctuary for all."

#PeterboroughCathedral has launched a fundraising appeal to secure its future.

www.englishcathedrals.co.uk/latest-news/...

14.01.2025 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! That was where you rang to get travel agent brochures from TV adverts.

11.01.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep, I can still sing the radio advert for Octopus Garden Centre Cambridge that played on CNFM103 in 1994.
It's a real corker.

11.01.2025 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Your WoTR Oxford course is excellent Rachel I enjoyed it in 2023.

08.01.2025 21:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This was great fun and highly recommended if you love cathedrals or enjoy studying the medieval period in which they flourished.

08.01.2025 21:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just discovered Laura Branigan recorded a version of Alphaville's Forever Young.
What. A. Day!

19.12.2024 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sounds good, I'm going!

19.12.2024 11:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

At Six the musical in Peterborough and hoping Catherine of Aragon will acknowledge the historical significance of the venue....

13.12.2024 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Half Marathon βœ…οΈ
Essay on the Lady Chapel at Ely βœ…οΈ
Perfectly reasonable to spend the rest of the day watching football and F1 βœ…οΈ
#Sunday

01.12.2024 14:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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[Normandy, #OnThisDay 1135.]

Doctor: I wouldn't eat any more of those lampreys if I were you.

King Henry I: I think people in this country have had enough of experts.

01.12.2024 08:34 β€” πŸ‘ 119    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

That's the the Duke of Suffolk in the Hollow Crown? Dead by 1450, not sure what he can tell us!

01.12.2024 07:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
As described with a huge amount of territories

As described with a huge amount of territories

Here is a map of what comprised the Holy Roman Empire in 1444. Enjoy.

22.10.2023 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 154    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 23
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a penguin wearing a top hat and carrying a briefcase is sitting in the snow . ALT: a penguin wearing a top hat and carrying a briefcase is sitting in the snow .

Question Time starts meaning the TV is now off and I'm heading up the wooden hill to Bedfordshire
#bbcqt

28.11.2024 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep, spot on

27.11.2024 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Three very interesting WoTR articles at that link, thank you.

17.11.2024 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yep, live in Peterborough so I will be there

16.11.2024 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Got to keep up with the Joneses over here on Bluesky

13.11.2024 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1945    πŸ” 404    πŸ’¬ 57    πŸ“Œ 76
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The amazing 16th century retro choir at Peterborough cathedral

13.11.2024 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Three years ago today, during the mask era, I managed to slip in a birthday trip to Paris, and headed straight for the awe-inspiring 13thC Sainte-Chappelle. Unlike anything I've ever set my eyes upon. I'm going to return in February because 😍

13.11.2024 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 84    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 0

Truly had enough of X now Merlyn! Going to give this a go.

11.11.2024 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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East window at Norwich Cathedral

11.11.2024 17:30 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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