Monthly Archives: April 2024

This is happening again

Then it was Cambodia / Vietnam …. now Israel / Gaza …Same shit

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Kinder Trespassers ‘would today be kettled and labelled extremists’

Bob Smith, EditorMonday 25 April 2016 01:57 PM GMT If the Kinder Scout Mass Trespass took place in 2016, its participants would likely have been kettled before getting out of the car park and labelled extremists, an outdoors expert said. … Continue reading

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Archaeological Dig

Strangely enough was talking to my son Sam Poole yesterday ….. saying I went back to the Beanfield a couple of years after events. In the hedgerow scraping about a bit, you could find bits of glass, metal and rubber. Got to … Continue reading

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Under the Rainbow : Documents and Artefacts From Five Decades of LGBTQ+ Struggle and Liberation

An Exhibition at Broadway Cinema 25 July – 04 August 2024 – Free Event In the face of aggressive marginalisation, LGBTQ+ people in Nottingham fought for themselves and stood shoulder to shoulder with others. In doing so, they created their … Continue reading

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The Mass Trespass : Kinder Scout

It is thanks to these guys that we have the National Parks and ‘some’ access to the countryside. Thank you xx “There were hundreds of young men and women, lads and girls, in their picturesque rambling gear: shorts of every … Continue reading

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The Man in the White Suit

This was my very first intro to electronic tunes, here in the Ealing comedy: The Man in the White Suit Composition The “Guggle Glub Gurgle” Leitmotif ofThe Man in the White Suit (1951) Whenever Sidney Stratton’s apparatus is bubbling, or … Continue reading

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CIVIC : my website gallery

Nottingham City Council ceremonies with counsellors and assorted officials. Events covered here include the unveiling of the Brian Clough Statue and the dedication of Speakers Corner. Opening of the Goose Fair. A plaque and memorial stone to honour George Africanus … Continue reading

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A radical British politics rooted in nature is spreading – and the establishment doesn’t like it

From right to roam to anger over polluted rivers, a new breed of activists is pushing back against environmental destruction Sun 21 Apr 2024 13.00 Something very interesting is happening in the UK, to do with nature, the expanses of … Continue reading

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‘We went from naive, hippyish protesters to hardcore anarchists’: the criminal justice bill protests, 30 years on

Protesters in Trafalgar Square, London, May 1994. Photograph: @mattkosnaps It’s three decades since the government’s attempt to ban raves radicalised an oddball coalition of dance fans, squatters and ‘new age’ travellers. What became of the protesters who tried to kill … Continue reading

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MILITARY : my website gallery

Armed Forces Day aims to show the public, various aspects of military life. Invited to cover the Army Presentation Team on their visit to Nottingham University The 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment arrived back home following a six-month operational … Continue reading

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Peak District. 2 Hours of Beautiful Landscape Photography

The Derbyshire Peak District National Park Peak District. 2 Hours of Beautiful Landscape Photography by Alan Lodge taken with a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra / Expert RAW #landscape #photography #derbyshire #peakdistrict #nationalpark #peakdistrictphotography #samsung #samsunggalaxy #galaxys22ultra #expertraw

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POLICING : my website gallery

During news coverage, incidents and situations are frequently attended by police. I have attended news conferences, armed situations and public order incidents. The opening of police stations and civic engagements. Within this set, you can see some specialist police units … Continue reading

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Facebook Pix : Nottingham Puppet Festival

https://tinyurl.com/289su3n3 One of the highlights of the festival will be a City Centre day produced by City Arts on Saturday 13 April from 11am which will see puppetry and processions of all scales. Free street theatre, shows, music, and marvellous … Continue reading

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ARTS : my website gallery

Arts, crafts, installations, graffiti, performance ….. and many things able and mysterious.Here a selection from commissions, university degree shows and galleries. Productions by local artists, sculpture and examples of public and performance arts. https://alanlodge.co.uk/index.php/arts

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Interview with Andy Earl, ex NTU

Andy reflects on his journey studying photography in university, delves into his career progression, explores the valuable lessons learned from mistakes, and shares anecdotes from his photo shoots with musicians.

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Facebook Pix : Sunday afternoon at the Sumac 40 years events

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Friday Gay night at the Sumac, Nottingham

Friday Gay night at the Sumac, Nottingham Ft. anarchistwood Insta360 Ace Pro – 4K Video 3840 x2160 #nottingham#punk #insta360 #acepro #4k

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Facebook Pix : Sumac 40 Years gig : Friday Gay Night

https://tinyurl.com/2yjtxfdr anarchistwood … apparently 🙁

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PRIDE : my website gallery

With greater acceptance by society, gay pride events have been gaining in popularity. Shown here, events from Manchester, London, Leicester, Derby and Nottingham. Greater Manchester Police and the Gay Police Association asked for this group picture before they joined the parade. It … Continue reading

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Glastonbury Festivals Slideshow

Glastonbury Festivals Slideshow. A selection; 1986 onwards ……

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