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BBC lifer since 1966, international affairs editor since 1982. Presenter of ‘Unspun World’ on BBC Two, BBC World & World Service. Two daughters, one son, six grandchildren, a loving wife, lots of books, and an Irish terrier. Defender of the Oxford comma.
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29th March is Palm Sunday: the Entry into Jerusalem (with a flying donkey!) #PalmSunday BL Egerton MS 1139; The 'Melisende Psalter'; 1131-1143 CE; Eastern Mediterranean (Jerusalem); f.5v @blmedieval.bsky.social
Show PostThis intricate design marks the beginning of Torah portion Tzav (צַו). #ParashahPictures BnF Hébreu 29; Bible; 15th century; f.66v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
Show PostA boar and its harp shall never be parted. BL Harley 6563; Book of Hours; c.1320 CE-c.1330 CE; England, S. E. (London); f.41v @blmedieval.bsky.social
Show PostThe Easter bunny will soon be baking BL Lansdowne 451; 1st quarter of the 15th century; England; f.6r @blmedieval.bsky.social
Show PostThe dark side of the Abbey today which marvellous medieval chimney. Posted many times but it’s a joy I think.
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