Richard Sims
@BradshawLSWR
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Industrial historian interested in railways, brewing and the flax & hemp industry of Somerset & Dorset. Historian for Dawes Twine Works. Guide at Mapperton.
South West, England
Joined October 2014
Updated the publication page, all but Bridport are available. I am revising the Bridport book to include the recent research. Subject to funding of its printing it should be around Christmas
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A huge thank you to @DCMS & @ace_national! 💙 We’ve been awarded £29,218 from the #MuseumRenewalFund — a big boost for our small museum. This will help us improve displays, upgrade our offer, strengthen marketing & plan for the future. #ThankYou #MuseumsMatter
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The Lord Nelson was the once King of Prussia. WW1 saw it become the King of the Belgians in honour of the refugees who worked in the netting industry. At the outbreak of WW2 it received its current name. Pub sign with different faces typical of @palmersbrewery @kejamieson_
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Just under 3️⃣ weeks to go until the next October Half Term Soccer School at Yeovil Town! 🌟 Perfect for all young players aged 4–14! Book your spot now: 👉 https://t.co/aDvzAdIjuq
#YTFC 💚
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Great video on Shildon and its railway history by @AntCoulls Well worth a view. The changes made since I first visited 40 years ago are impressive https://t.co/w0f0VSjKwV
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The offing is the part of the sea near the shore, therefore when a ship was about to arrive in harbour it was ‘in the offing’ ⚓️
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Nigel, This one?
@railnigel No houses there (yet!) - I live quite close to there. I can heartily recommend the excellent National Library of Scotland side by side map comparison site… This is where you were looking, comparing a satellite image with a 1940-70s OS Map! https://t.co/AswRNGwlmG
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When a dog dies of old age in The Sims 3, the Grim Reaper reassures them with a hug and throws a stick for them to follow into the afterlife.
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Rest in peace, Patricia Routledge 🙏🏻 In memory of her, I encourage everyone to read these words of hers from February last year. Whether young or old, you're bound to get something out of it. ***** "I’ll be turning 95 this coming Monday. In my younger years, I was often
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It definitely wasn't me, wrong gauge for a start! Seriously though, spread the word and make these hotter than the sun to handle, or if you're offered/see any at a suspiciously good price then report it.
⚠️ STOLEN GOODS ALERT ⚠️ We are saddened to hear that The Deltic Preservation Society have had their entire stock of Accurascale Class 55 Deltic 'Tulyar' Models stolen from their base. Please share this to make these models too hot to handle.
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Before CGI, this is how illusions were created in old movies
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Boat for disabled passengers takes last trip
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Dolphin III, which operates in Poole Harbour, is being decommissioned, sold and replaced.
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Congratulations to our friends @darlingtonbc @sdrfestival @railway200 and @hopetowndarl and all those involved in the 200th anniversary a worthy celebration.
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Locomotion No1 departs Heighington on 5Z01 1145 Shildon-Darlington Hopetown recreating the 1st passenger train from 200 years ago!
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It is with profound sadness that The Yorkshire County Cricket Club announces the passing of Harold Dennis “Dickie” Bird MBE OBE, one of cricket’s most beloved figures, who died peacefully at home at the age of 92.
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New medium size cliff fall this morning at East Cliff, with people already on the beach inspecting it. Thanks Jan for the photo. #WestBay
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#rail200 @AntCoulls @neheritagelib I have just come across this from the celebrations 50 years ago which I picked up in 1985.
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