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I'm writing today about kennings in Old English. Essentially these are two word-metaphors that were used instead of concrete nouns, and they are exquisite. A ship was a 'wave-horse', the sea was a 'whale-road', the mind was a 'thought-chamber', and the sun was a 'sky-candle'.

Something I’m noticing a lot recently: less being used rather than fewer. Am I a pedant for being irritated about this? #grammarpedant

#otd 21st September 1826. The Bank of England opened their very second branch. This was located on king street, in Manchester

Happy Autumn Equinox! It's the first day of autumn, when day & night will be roughly the same length

I can’t believe that ONLY NOW have I discovered the construction possibilities when hula hoops and wot sits are combined.

The Marton Oak, Cheshire A Sessile Oak. The trunk has split into three, but still with its single root system Up to 1,200 years old

Walking home along the country lanes after a long day, I could smell woodsmoke and autumn in the air. The only sounds were the sheep and birds and my own footsteps, heavy with a quiet tiredness, knowing I'd earned a fire, a good book and a lot of cheese. #peakdistrict

A reminder to those who need it: a ‘thunderplump’ (19th-century dialect) is a torrential downpour that soaks you to the skin in seconds.

It's #NationalEyeHealthWeek, you know what that means 👀 📍Barnard Castle, Durham

Old Trafford ♥️

🎺 FINAL WEEK OF BRASSED OFF All performances now LIMITED with many just having single seats remaining. Don't miss your chance to see this beloved modern northern classic promising a soul-stirring theatrical experience. Ends this Sat 28 Sep bit.ly/4a3bidO

Annie Ovenden From painting Landscapes she has recently changed slightly to just painting trees. This is spectacular. The sky is stunning. I’m pleased she began concentrating on painting these beautiful giants.

I always get excited when my calendars arrive & I can begin sharing them with you all! Thank you all for supporting the Tube Mapper project. It's an absolute pleasure capturing moments across the London Underground network. I'm so chuffed with every month, so please enjoy. :-)

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Park Trees- the green lungs of our cities 💚🫁💚 #thicktrunktuesday

Around The Roundel If you stand in the correct spot outside Embankment London Underground station, the London Eye arches over the TFL logo.

Parlez-Vous Francais?! Next Tuesday we have another friendship group starting! 🥖Want to continue/start speaking french? 🥖And make some new friends along the way? Come and join this friendly group for informal conversation in French with light refreshments! Starts 1st Oct

Concrete and Cranes, 2019, by Manchester artist Geoffrey Key (b.1941). #NorthernArt