Victoria Francis

@Padsky @simonnread Essential fuel for the Night Bus to Greenwich.

@simonnread Only ever go after a night at ronnies when I need a jolt of caffeine and sugar and maybe one more hit of booze to help me get south. Love the picture of Rocky Marciano in the front of the cafe

A Soho tradition - sitting outside Bar Italia in Frith Street with a coffee (cortado) and a grappa. Opposite the early queues are out for Ronnie Scott's but otherwise the evening crowd is yet to appear. The price, at £11.80, is much steeper than I recall, but isn't everything now

New episode has just dropped in our series on Great Environmental disasters in history on #Legacy 1/5

@JonPountney1 Wittenham Clumps on the horizon. 🩷

Happy spring folks! Landscape of the Vernal Equinox (III) 1944, Paul Nash

On behalf of the Christians of the #MiddleEast, and of all women and men of good will, I appeal to those responsible for this conflict: cease fire! May paths of dialogue be reopened! Violence can never lead to the justice, stability and peace for which the peoples are waiting.

@MadameGilflurt "Take that bath chair for a service Gladys, the birthdays are piling up...".

I just overheard a young man in the cafe saying, "I'm 23 now, but when I was young I thought differently."

@MatthewLumby It's not unusual...

Rainy afternoon in Cymru… 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@Amelia558rs Bucephalus, who saw a lot of the world with Alexander the Great.

@PadraigBelton @Puppieslover The goodest boy ever!

@Puppieslover I don’t think those of us who simultaneously adore Tolkien, and also doggos, have taken nearly enough pleasure from this.

This is Nazgul. A 2-year-old Czechoslovakian Wolfdog who escaped his enclosure at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics cross-country sprint in Italy. Decided to join the racers, sprinted alongside the pros, and crossed the finish line unharmed.

@AnneLouiseAvery I made the Tristesse Turned To Joy cake last week. Just what's needed in this terrible grey weather.

My patreon has hundreds of stories and recipes, such as Mouse's Mother's bohemian days in Paris & her recipe for hot chocolate - Chocolat chaud de chez Violettes. Join today and Wolf will even send you a card! patreon.com/posts/chocolat…

@ILovesTheDiff @TelegraphRugby Supporting Welsh Rugby is a gateway to a life of emotional trauma. Even in the good times you're waiting for the other shoe to drop.

@TelegraphRugby It’s so sad to seemingly see more French than Welsh (and late last year, it felt like there were more South Africans than locals) on the streets of Cardiff on match day. But it’s such an expensive day out, all the bigger an ask when you know the painful outcome in advance.

'The only way Welsh rugby recovers from this miserable slump is if supporters keep the faith – we have to believe it will get better' Two long suffering fans urge compatriots to stay the course ⬇️ telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/20…

@jjmmli Mycenae on a dark and moody morning.

In Sicily, even the ruins are practicing how to age gracefully.

@MadameGilflurt Wonderful news. Llongyfarchiadau Mawr!

Frockers, you all know I had to have injections into my eye to save my sight after suffering a blood clot. Well, it’s been two years since my last jab and today I have been discharged with healthy eyes and good vision. Thank you for your support on this journey! ♥️

@ahistoryinart One of my favourite Nash pictures. You can see the Clumps on the skyline from the Cardiff to London train. I always say hello.

'The Wood on the Hill.' (1912) Paul Nash was one of the most interesting British landscape painters of the 20thC, much loved for his pictures that divine the ‘spirit’ of Wittenham Clumps and other English places with which he felt a strong, almost mystical, connection.

@jjmmli A misty Maggiore Sunday afternoon at Ascona.

QP or share your reflection shots. Above the hustle, there's always calm. Just pause and meet your quieter self.

@PadraigBelton As a Welsh supporter I'm anticipating another season of deep emotional trauma. Pray for us 🙏.

*Checks in to see how my strategy of supporting all the Celtic nations in Six Nations is working out*

@MadameGilflurt That is just peak Margot. 💖

Margot Leadbetter hits the 1990s in this #frockingfabulous #YvesSaintLaurent number of 1991. The silk organza is by Bluche, The lamé by Abraham. This bit of #fashionhistory sold at Christie’s €6,300 against an estimate of €800.

@dieworkwear Milo, King of Floof rocking his winter coat.

im in a group DM where this also happens. people drop links and say "hey check this out" and it's an ugly jacket or ugly remodel. why not "hey i thought this would brighten your day" and it's a beautiful outfit and lovely living room?

why don't people tag me when they see beautiful things? they only tag me when they see ugly things. why not "hey derek, check out this adorable cat." "what do you think of this beautiful flower?" it's always "what do you think of this suit" and i click through and it's ugly

@JonPountney1 @LeeJohnPhillips @tyturnerpenarth @offlinejournal "Hot Shed Action" surely 😊

SHEDS AND OBJECTS OF EQUAL IMPORTANCE ARTIST Q AND A @LeeJohnPhillips and I will be in conversation with art historian Stella Lyons in @tyturnerpenarth on the 7th of February at 2pm; part of a weekend of Shed action with @offlinejournal - more details to follow!

@MadameGilflurt Oh that gorgeous moire silk. Yet another item for the heist list!

Our week-long celebration of #Balenciaga's #frockingfabulous birthday continues!: Shimmer in silk. #fashionhistory of 1949, via MFA Boston.

@dantyte Penblwydd Hapus Dan!

A birthday weekend win, 9 points clear and my brother in law used to play for Bradford. Lovely stuff all round.