Author of 'The Fool's Mirror'. Actor. Activist. Addicted to alliteration. She/her Represented by @AustinMacauley and @BackgroundNZ
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Joined August 2014
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“Ego Sum Alpha et Omega” – I am the Beginning and the End of all things
At the heart of the Minster’s east end, the breath-taking nine-light window stands as the largest single expanse of stained glass in the country.
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Great day (if a little wet) in Cumbria this weekend, taking part in the moving and inspiring @BatonOfHopeUK . People affected by suicide, who lost family members and friends, passed a baton to each other around the UK - today was Cumbria’s turn. When two women passed the baton in Whitehaven, they hugged each other; it was the most powerful moment we’ve witnessed in a while.
#Camerados were invited to join in by the fab folk at #HopeHaven in Whitehaven, who are embracing #PublicLivingRooms as part of their work. Some lovely conversations confirmed our feeling that these folks have fire in their belly for this stuff 📷.
Finishing up at Carlisle Castle - with drummers - was quite something. Well done to Jonny and all the team behind #BatonOfHope, and thanks to Julia, Pamela, and others in Whitehaven. (Also thanks to the brilliant fellas at Andy's Man Club who were always so eager to help us out today in Carlisle). 📷
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There is something magical about a bookshop. The smell. Moving slowly along the aisles, not knowing what you will find, but full of expectation and hope. Coming across a book you didn't know you needed but is exactly the right one for this time in your life.
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“Hope” is the thing with feathers -
That perches in the soul -
And sings the tune without the words -
And never stops - at all -
- Emily Dickinson
(art by Karenina Fabrizzi)
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Camerados 10th Anniversary Tour starts TOMMOROW in Edinburgh (Castle & Portobello Beach). 1000+ miles in 5 days — sofas & armchairs on UK streets to meet whoever passes by. Stay tuned for updates! #CameradosIs10
#WeAreCamerados
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🎫THE STUART HISTORY FESTIVAL🎫
Like & retweet to win a FREE ticket to one individual talk of your choice.
Or the equivalent £12 off a whole day or weekend ticket.
Tickets: buytickets.at/thestuarthisto…
@brown_bookshelf @SocialHistoryOx @shearwood_mark @quintonjournals @garethrussell1
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idk if people realize that austria’s entry isn’t just singing. he’s executing elite level vocal technique that most trained singers can’t pull off. in pitch, in movement, in emotion. that’s otherworldly #eurovision #eurovision2025
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For today's little bit of quality, it's the WDR Orchestra playing the iconic Miss Marple theme tune. A delight.
In your mind's eye you can see Margaret Rutherford sleuthing about the place. 🧐
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An early #StPatricksDay this #FolkloreSunday ☘
Was Ravenglass in Cumbria the birthplace of St. Patrick? Glannoventa as it was known is also home to Eveling, King of the Faeries
Patrick was leaning on this ash wood stick and preaching for so long, that the stick developed roots and grew into a living tree. The place became known as Aspatria, Ash of Patrick
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On the frontlines and in the rear, in hospitals and schools, in the defense sector and in business—our Ukrainian women are everywhere. Each of you, in your own place, enhances our collective strength, helps, saves, protects, supports those around you, inspires, and leads forward. Today is the International Day for Women's Rights and Peace. But every day is your day. And every day must be a day of peace.
Heroic. Strong. Professional. Determined. We thank you for your resilience, which strengthens Ukraine every day.
ALT Photo: 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade named after King Danylo
ALT Photo: Julia Kochetova
ALT Photo: Yevhenii Zavhorodnii
ALT Photo: Yevhenii Zavhorodnii
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70 years ago, a woman discovered the structure of DNA.
But 2 Cambridge men stole her work and won the Nobel Prize.
She was erased from history and died of cancer.
Here’s how the biggest theft in science buried Rosalind Franklin’s name in history… 🧵u
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Her Majesty the Queen has officially unveiled a historic statue of Aphra Behn, following a campaign involving a Loughborough researcher! 👏
Aphra Behn was the first full-time professional woman writer in the English language.
Read more ➡️ lboro.uk/3XkdhXy
ALT Her Majesty the Queen standing next to a statue of Aphra Behn, smiling
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Hear ye! 'Tis time for #StuartSaturday! Earlier this week, a stunning new statue of Aphra Behn was unveiled (learn more here: aisforaphra.org/) and I'd love if you would share another c17 person who you believe would deserve a statue, too. #KeepItStuart
Her Majesty the Queen has officially unveiled a historic statue of Aphra Behn, following a campaign involving a Loughborough researcher! 👏
Aphra Behn was the first full-time professional woman writer in the English language.
Read more ➡️ lboro.uk/3XkdhXy
ALT Her Majesty the Queen standing next to a statue of Aphra Behn, smiling
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And for last, my updated collage of the legendary ladies who NEVER won a competitive Oscar, in spite of being nominated for these memorable performances. Which of these losses hurt you the most?
#Oscars #Oscars2025 #Oscar2025 #bestactress #oscarless #TheAcademy #TCMParty
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February 20 is the day when we remember and commemorate those who made their choice—to be free, to build a strong, European Ukraine, and to resist subjugation. They sacrificed the most precious thing—their lives—so that we could live in a free state.
It was during these days in 2014 that Russia chose war, taking its first steps towards the occupation of Crimea. While people in Kyiv were being killed defending their freedom, Putin decided to launch another strike—a very vile one. Since then, the world has been living in a new reality, where Russia is trying to deceive everyone. It is crucial not to fall for it, to stand together. It is crucial to support those who defend freedom.
Eternal honor to the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred. Eternal gratitude to all brave Ukrainians who have fought for Ukraine and its independence.