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Aidan Baker

@dorsetnorth

Retired, based in North Dorset. Keen enthusiast for Dorset, Devon & Cornwall rail and Trinity House. Support brewers in the South West. NT & English HeritageπŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

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Happy #PostBoxSaturday #Dorset #Wimborne E2R Type K Pillar Box, standing guard in the dead of night, Rowlands Hill, Wimborne, Dorset.

07.03.2026 08:42 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I can see the top spot is reserved for Lyme😊

05.03.2026 14:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #PubSignThursday #Dorset Cricketers Arms, Park Lane, Wimborne, Dorset.

05.03.2026 09:07 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

People are no longing objecting to PR because they thought it would allow the far right to win - Reason: The far right are winning under FPTP and could become the government on less than 30% of the vote. They are already in control of many councils. People have had a reality check!

04.03.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #PumpClipWednesday #Dorset The Olive Branch, Wimborne, Dorset.

04.03.2026 09:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The UK’s expensive deterrent with an inbuilt kill switch controlled in Washington DCπŸ€”

28.02.2026 23:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It would be expedient to miss the β€˜tried’ elementπŸ€”

28.02.2026 23:14 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Actually, whilst I prefer real ale, when it comes to lager, Korev just hits the spot, but lets not forget Tribute and Proper Job from St Austell breweryπŸ˜Šβœ…

28.02.2026 22:32 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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St Austell's Korev. "Like waves crashing against our shores, this is the coast in a bottle." A tad over the top maybe but a well-made genuine Cornish lager. Cornish-grown barley. Refreshing & crisp. Unlike "Cornish" Doom Bar bottled in Burton. #BskyBeer

28.02.2026 17:40 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0
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28.02.2026 13:08 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Happy #PostBoxSaturday #Devon #Honiton E2R Twin Pillar Box (stamped and franked mail), Heathpark Way, Honiton, Devon. Photo taken last summer😊

28.02.2026 10:15 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

BREAKING: Sharp's Brewery in Cornwall, maker of UK's best-selling Cask ale, Doom Bar, to close, 50 jobs lost. US-Canadian owner Molson Coors, say it's financially unsustainable. Meanwhile MC investing heavily in relaunch of Carling Black Label. Fate of Burton brewed bottled version unknown #BskyBeer

25.02.2026 18:01 πŸ‘ 97 πŸ” 57 πŸ’¬ 33 πŸ“Œ 59

The Isles of Scilly, an appropriate location for the House of Commons, out of reach, out of earshot, out of influence, one can only wish😊

25.02.2026 23:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good to support our home produce here in DorsetπŸ˜Šβœ…

22.02.2026 18:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s difficult to appreciate when walking the hill what your are traversing, but an aerial view so captures it😊

22.02.2026 18:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“ Hambledon Hill, Dorset.

Rising up to 190 metres above the valley below, this was once home to an Iron Age hillfort, where thousands of people would have lived their lives.

Today, it's a National Nature Reserve, home to 28 butterfly species, wildflowers and chalk grassland.

Photo: John Miller

22.02.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 128 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

For me, synonymous with holiday Saturdays, Salisbury to Exeter St Davids/Paignton😊

17.02.2026 12:40 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #PostBoxSaturday #Dorset #Wareham G5R Pillar Box with Post Office direction sign attached, Carey Street, Wareham, Dorset.

14.02.2026 10:23 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The 365 happy face express😊

08.02.2026 21:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #PostBoxSaturday #Dorset #Wareham G5R Pillar Box, Westminster Road, Wareham, Dorset. Probably not its original location, looking isolated, although most are in Dorset😊

07.02.2026 07:15 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They should move out of London to a purpose built Parliament, which incorporates a reduced size HOL, that is elected by the people. Banbury looks a good spot, failing that, we have some space here in Dorset, although to be honest, the further away politicians are the better😊

05.02.2026 17:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Just a note, Hall & Woodhouse will be celebrating their 250th anniversary next year, in addition Palmers in Bridport will be 232 years old this year. Brewing still survives well here in Dorset😊

04.02.2026 21:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A place I enjoy visiting regularly, also along with a visit to the Square & Compass in Worth🍺😊

03.02.2026 08:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #PostBoxSaturday #Dorset #Dorchester A large E7R Wall Box, High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset.

31.01.2026 10:00 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Amazing colour😊

27.01.2026 14:52 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #PostBoxSaturday #Wiltshire #Wilts #Salisbury Type K, E2R Pillar Box, Bourne Way, Salisbury, Wiltshire. (Photo taken last summer).

24.01.2026 08:59 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #PubSignThursday #Dorset Skippers, Horsecastles Lane, Sherborne, Dorset.

22.01.2026 06:46 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A Comparative Analysis: Bus Franchising Legislation Across the UK Discover the 2026 status of UK bus franchising: from London's 1984 roots to new laws in England, Wales, and the "Scottish delay" in Strathclyde.

A Comparative Analysis: Bus Franchising Legislation Across the UK
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18.01.2026 22:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good day today, with Pompey winning at Sheffield WednesdayπŸ˜Šβœ…

17.01.2026 17:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My oldest son will be pleased, but you have some real work ahead to get out of the bottom 3πŸ€”

17.01.2026 17:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0