The Global Shorelines project

For the last 5+ years people have been sharing coastal landscape images with the Global Shorelines Project. I mount exhibitions in aid of marine conservation charities. Maybe send me an image of a coast you love with a sentence of commentary. Some previously posted examples below.

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I was only 8 when this happened and still remember it like yesterday. Our first Headmaster in my High School (in London Borough of Redbridge) was from Aberfan and his wife was also a school teacher from there.

What odds this apology doesn't get the same headline coverage as the lying smear ... "GB News presenter Alex Armstrong & commentator Bernadette Spofforth have been ordered to apologise & pay damages to MothinAli after suggesting he took part in the 2024 Leeds racist riots" via The Daily Politik

Hmmm… who to believe… Andy Burnham or the compulsive liar who got sacked twice for lying, lied to Parliament, lied to The Queen, cheated on two wives and ignored the Ministerial Code. Tricky one.

BREAKING NEWS The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law.

When will these two lying retrobates #ApologiseForBrexit "Both of them should be in prison for what they did between 2016 and 2020" via Fibbymcfibface

I asked some friends of mine to do a few lines of my poem ‘Ode To Square Chapel’ in support of my quest to help #SaveSquareChapelArts in Halifax. Without hesitation… they all chipped in. 🙌 It’s what friends are for. Please re-post if you enjoy! x

My American cousin was charged over 40,000 dollars for a treatment my wife received without charge on the NHS. It’s not perfect, but we need to fight like hell to defend it, and make sure it’s properly funded.

Stromboli puffing a few whiffs under the sunset this evening. #Calabria #Italy #Coast

''Ah-Ahhhhhhh-Ah''. Immigrant Song. Led Zeppelin. 1970. What 60’s or 70’s song is living rent-free in your head?

Excellent letter in The Times. "Greater hate hath no person than to accuse those who put their lives on the line for others of being traitors."

Saw Robert with Saving Grace back in 2024. Wonderful musicians and well worth catching a live gig if you get the chance. They also played a version of Rain Song, which brought back great memories of seeing Zeppelin in the 70s. #SavingGrace #RobertPlant

An amazing story of hospitality in a time of dire need... and it spawned the hit musical 'Come From Away' (4 Olivier awards and a Tony). We saw a great touring production in 2024.

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A perfect example of why medical research and application need support and nurturing... and why most 'developed' societies strive to make healthcare affordable, or free.

I’m going for a viewing at #SquareChapelArtsCentre Halifax tomorrow, to see what state it’s in after it fell into darkness. Even if I’m unable to save it (& I’d dearly love to) let’s hope there’s some kindly, art-loving benefactor out there who cares enough about it to do so! 🙏🏻 🤞 🙌

Feels like its almost time for a cold one....somewhere. Have a good day people. Slainte. #Beer #Travel

Great line up. Took our American cousin to Harlow Town park for a free Hawkwind gig in 1974 .... it rained there as well. Don't think my US cousin had ever seen anything quite like Hawkwind! Harlow Park had free concerts from 1973-1988, with some great names. www.ukrockfestivals.com/harlow-free-...

I nominated this for Johnnie's (Walker) Jukebox on his Radio 2 Sounds of the 70's show, and it was put in. Sadly, Johnnie left us in 2024. DYK that Mouldy Old Dough is the only UK number 1 song featuring a mother and son in the band. I remember if from being played a lot in fairgrounds.

Stevie Ray Vaughan🎶🎸 #OTD #bluesmusic

Imagine choosing not to become a billionaire, but instead choosing to support those less fortunate than yourself. Just imagine how loved and admired you would be... not just in your home country, but across the planet. RIP

Dolly was everything that we wish the whole world could be. #RIPDolly

For those in the UK: BBC Proms just did an anniversary celebration performance of numerous songs from ''Graceland''. You can find it on the iPlayer. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

When I was learning to play in the early 70's, the three British standouts to try to copy were Baker, Bonham and Paice.

Happy 78 birthday to Robert Plant!

When I was writing my Fine Art Degree thesis (46 years back) I wrote questions to several artists in the USA, including Andy Warhol. This little card was the only thing in the envelope I got back, but he famously used aides in 'The Factory'. What do you think, fake or real?

Just found backstage passes for Rod Stewart (Dec 1980) and Bruce Springsteen (May 1981) at the Brighton Centre, where I used to help unload the gig trucks. Should be one for The Who (Feb 1981) somewhere. Thought they were long gone! Get well soon #RodStewart #Springsteen #TheWho #Brighton

I visited Shea Stadium (from the UK), in the early 70's. Apparently, the Beatles played it with 300 watts from their instruments, supplemented by an estimated 700 watts from the house PA system.... all cancelled out by 55k+ screaming fans. I have a 150w amp in my shed!

Standards watchdog resumes investigation into Nigel Farage over financial gifts

I remember my mate and I took a crate of beers, drank the beers and then stood on the crate for a better view. Fairport Convention were on first, Chas and Dave and Todd Rundrgren were on the bill (amongst others). Great day. All for £7.50.

Every now and then Jools Holland has something really different and exciting on Later with Jools. If you didn’t catch Angine de Poitrine, trust me, it’s worth a few minutes of your time IMHO. youtube.com/watch?v=dQkr...

It's been 47 years, but I am definitely in there somewhere. We carried a crate of beers and stood on the crate for a better view. I don't imagine you could bring that in to a musical festival now. August 1979. #LedZeppelin #Knebworth

Oh I do like to be beside the Clacton-on-Seaside.

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I am currently attempting to write the story of my paternal grandmother Mary Anne, who emigrated from Ireland to New York in 1910 (at 17), and was followed by 4 sisters. She returned to Ireland around 1926 and died in 1936. Does anyone out there have a similar story? #Diaspora #NewYork #Ireland

via Michael Knox

So I never learn. The Elephant Man (1980) Dir. David Lynch was on TV last night and I start watching it ..... again. By the time Hannah Gordon arrives for tea I am in bits, and then Anne Bancroft arrives and doubles down. Amazing cast, brilliant acting. #DavidLynch #ElephantMan

We live in Suffolk and East Anglia is well worth a visit for anyone interested in archaeology. The internationally famous site of Sutton Hoo is just across the River Deben from Woodbridge. Made even more famous by the 2021 film starring Carey Mulligan and Ralph Fiennes.

#BrendaFricker RIP www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I managed to catch Thin Lizzy live, back in the late 70’s. They always had great guitarists, but Gary Moore was something else. Also, the Old Grey Whistle Test remains the greatest UK live music TV show of all time IMHO. God bless @whisperingbob.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?v=FJm_...

Lemme gon’ head and rewatch The Newsroom. This is one of, if not thee first scene of this whole series. 😎

Happy Birthday #SirPatrickStewart. Seen here as Lucius Aelius Sejanus in one of the greatest British TV drama series ever made. I Claudius 1976, based on the novels of Robert Graves.

My favourite Sam Neil story. In Event Horizon he requested that the Aboriginal flag replace the Union Jack on his uniform’s Australia flag of the future. One of the good guys. Sad news to start the day. May he rest in peace.

So sorry to hear that Sam Neill has passed suddenly. From Northern Ireland to New Zealand, via Hollywood, he has left such a great body of work. Most importantly, he was by all accounts a lovely bloke. Sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

The sheer size of a sperm whale, visualized. Original post