Now, this is the kind of kingdom I can really get behind! The marvellous Bob Richardson will talking about his work with the BBC next Wednesday evening @stbridelibrary sbf.org.uk/whats-on/view/…

Lovely to be @stbridelibrary last night to celebrate the digitisation of their pre-1830s type specimens. Some gems shared by @PauloBarnesi including this unique specimen of typefounder Hugh Hughes. 👏👏👏

THE WHITECHAPEL BELL FOUNDRY IS FOR SALE spitalfieldslife.com/2022/10/05/the…

Dear Sainsbury Archive I particularly like this packaging. The prevalence and placement of the lowercase 'o' subliminally suggests the cotton balls. The alignment of the n, l and l creates the angle and fortuitously the corners of the w and b kiss touch. Subtle use of colour.

How many of you know what Cruella Braverman's Public Order Bill contains? It's frankly unbelievable: legislation you might expect in Russia, Iran or Egypt. Here's a summary from my column today:

For a moment of hopeful stillness in anxious and dark political days. Thank you 🙏

‘Are we being good ancestors?’ asks the film River performed by the Australian Chamber Orchestra this evening Barbican Centre Not so much it has to be said. Sublime and challenging. Thank you 🙏 💙

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Parabéns Brasil 💙💚💛

Crystal Pite’s Light of Passage @RoyalOperaHouse a ballet set to Górecki’s Symphony of sorrowful songs. Powerful, political, and so unutterably beautiful it reduced me to tears. A perfect example of why we need the arts – all of them.💪❤️🩰 theguardian.com/stage/2022/oct…

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Oh my days, yes👇

💥 Captures urgency of our situation. A lot to do! And on a day of strike in recognition of how stretched staff already are, here is a critical agenda for better equipping and supporting us👇

“Whenever I’m about to do something, I think ‘Would an idiot do that?’ and if they would, I do not do that thing.” – Dwight Schrute And what is the best way to spot an idiot? Look for the person who is cruel.

An evening to celebrate all things Phil Baines is taking place at CSM on Wednesday 20 March from 18:30. (Also being live-streamed.) Please do come.❤️ I owe many people a great many hugs. x eventbrite.co.uk/e/tribute-to-p…