Ian Downes

Thought provoking visit to #TyneCotCemetery #Ypres #Belgium Great example of the wonderful work done by @CWGC curating and caring for these important sites. #firstworldwar #memorials

Enjoyable visit to @westdeangardens on Sunday. Would recommend a visit if you get chance - well maintained,nice mix of planting & interesting history. #westdean #westsussex #gardens

By the #Book my latest #Licensing Lookout reports back from #londonbookfair - a #tradefair visit that was helped by calling in on the fabulous @HatchardsChelt in preparation. #hatchards #londonbookfair26 #publishing licensingsource.net/indepth/by-the…

@tonyhumphreys01 Thought it might be the Millwall were Humbled Bridge at one stage today. But we showed tenacity and resilience plus delivered a masterclass in how to ride your luck! Safe journey home.

The Humber Bridge.

Always a pleasure to visit @aardman with new licensees & to get the nod of approval from @shaunthesheep #aardman #licensing #bristol

Lovely to see this new @AshmoleanMuseum product from licensee #TeamTea launching - celebrating #MayMorris and the #InBloom exhibition - beautifully presented & carefully created. #TheAshmoleanMuseum #AshmoleanBloom #TeaBlend Artwork Credit: May Morris (1862-1938).

Felt like I was in a timewarp yesterday- saw a lot of 'classic' London buses that reminded me of the 70s & 80s - my favourite one was this #SilverJubilee #Routemaster - sure I rode on the Silver Arrow in 1977. Happy memories! #classicbuses #vintagebus #londonbuses @TfL

Good to get a close up of the #Thames #Lions at #BazalgetteEmbankment #Blackfriars Reminds me of my Nan telling me 'When the lions drink, then London shall sink' - the leonine #mooringrings are part of the unique character of the #RiverThames #publicspaces #LondonHistory

@LDNBOXHISTORY @CoventGardenLDN Good to know & thanks for sharing. Will remember that.

@StartLicensing @CoventGardenLDN Scene of the first World Heavyweight Championship fight on these shores between Tommy Burns and Gunner Moir in 1907

Always worth reading a plaque. London is full of wall #plaques that shed a light on little stories in London's history. @CoventGardenLDN's links with the history of #boxing revealed on this one. @LDNBOXHISTORY #nationalsportingclub #londonhistory

Spotted this #ghostsign @CoventGardenLDN #TavistockStreet a nice nod to Covent Garden's past as a #flowermarket #londonhistory George Monro Ltd was established in the late 19th century and became a prominent wholesaler. @ghostsign @ghostsigns

@WilliamsStuart I agree. He would also add character & charisma whilst challenging convention.

Absolutely scandalous that John has not been employed by the powers that be to contribute at the top of British racing, his erudite clear thinking is exactly what we have been lacking for the last 25 years

Always good to see the "History of the Old Kent Road" #mural on the old North Peckham Civic Centre building. Even more so that it remains in pretty good condition. A very good example of #publicart that tells a story & enhances an area. #CeramicTile #Mural by Adam Kossowski.

Get ready for The Clay Offs! 🏆 Your chance to crown your favourite Aardman character from the last 50 years. ⭐ 50 characters ⭐ 7 rounds ⭐ 175 epic games Who takes the crown? You decide! Kick off Monday 23rd February. Join the action on Aardman’s Instagram, Facebook and X to cast your votes #Aardman #Aardman50

Great example of #bookmarketing and #branding in the publishing world with this @Foyles window at #Waterloo for this @panmacmillan #book #HolyBoy by #LeeHeejoo Really catches the eye and has a very distinctive look to it. #bookretailing #kpop

Good see see @BegumNadiya joining forces with #retailer @GrapeTreeFoods to promote recipes from her @MichaelJBooks #book #Rooza - highlighting #ingredients available in store. #bookPR #publishing #grapetree #retail

Enjoyable morning #mudlark yesterday at #Bankside - clear skies & no rain. Saw a lot of lovely old blue glass - always a lot in the area & found a very attractive pottery shard. Love the colour & pattern. #mudlarking #riverthames @LondonPortAuth *You need a #permit to mudlark*

New book from @BegumNadiya #NadiyasQuickComforts - just released by @MichaelJBooks - spotted on sale in @Waterstones - good to see.

@JordanBStudio @Stickerscape @SpringAutFair @aardman Hopefully later this year - @Stickerscape will confirm I'm sure.

@StartLicensing @Stickerscape @SpringAutFair @aardman do you know when these will be released publicly? :)

Good to see @Stickerscape @SpringAutFair showcasing their new @aardman products - fabulous #windowstickers that are removable. Lovely design and presentation. #giftware #gifts