I'm still baffled by these new roadsigns that have gone up in Newbury. Pass both sides of what? On pedestrianised streets. I think someone ordered the wrong signs.

#Newbury #roadsigns #urbanplanning

TIL: #Automotive #research centre Thatcham Research is indeed called that because its based in #Thatcham (near #Newbury in Southern England)

I'm surprised so many people don't wear a #seatBelt in #cars even today - I can remember when they were uncomfortable and ill-fitting but they have vastly improved over the years and I almost feel naked if I haven't put mine on..

#RoadSafety #UK

https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2026-03-24/why-uk-drivers-could-face-tougher-penalties-for-not-wearing-a-seat-belt

Have just updated my list of #Thatcham (and a few #Newbury) history talks I do - see @nickbits https://nickbits.co.uk/about/mytalks/ . The view below is of Broad Street, Thatcham as it was c.1900, and yes at the time it was a village and not a town - https://nickbits.co.uk/blog/2024/08/thatcham-a-village-or-town/

Outbreak: #Gastroenteritis (unspecified pathogen)

Facility: Four Counties Health Services
Facility Type: Hospital (Acute Care)
Unit/Floor/Area: Acute Care Nursing Unit
Location: #Newbury #Ontario

Date: 2026-02-04

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1st international girlie exhibit 1964.
1 print : color ; sheet 44 x 35 cm (poster format)

#first #NEWBURY #BOSTON #Cupid #NewburyStreet #Boston #american #posters #photopgraphy #LibraryOfCongress

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2015646406/

Outbreak: #Influenza A (not subtyped)
Facility: Four Counties Health Services
Facility Type: Hospital (Acute Care)
Unit/Floor/Area: Acute Care Nursing Unit
Location: #Newbury #Ontario
Date: 2025-11-16

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20 Sept 1643: Battle of #Newbury #otd Sir Arthur Aston's horse is killed beneath him (eebo) Aston was killed at the siege of #Drogheda in 1649, allegedly clubbed to death with his own wooden leg which he wore following an amputation from another equine incident on 19 Sept 1644.
West Berkshire Council blocked Bradford's Farm expansion near Newbury over River Kennet pollution fears. 💧 #berkshire #newbury #pollution #farm #farming  

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