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Reecy Pontiff

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Journalist, historian and musician; singular Yank haunting Bristol, UK; author of Doctor Who history book "Leap of Eighth"; she/her/etc ReecyPontiff.com reecypontiff.bandcamp.com youtube.com/@reecypontiff

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It's World (pre-order my) Book Day!

05.03.2026 22:33 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks, to you as well!

05.03.2026 16:46 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Reecy in an orange bob wig and tutu with black clown arrows painted on her face

Reecy in an orange bob wig and tutu with black clown arrows painted on her face

This vintage photo proves that Reecy has been clowning around for at least the last 16 years.

05.03.2026 16:44 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I too am bookspecting!

05.03.2026 13:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

!

05.03.2026 06:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

News moves quick, two weeks in advance would be luxury

05.03.2026 06:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Ye gads, I clearly wrote this post under duress and without a copyeditor!

04.03.2026 22:33 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I'm looking for train enthusiast in Bristol, UK for an on-camera interview about the history of Temple Meads for my journalism MA. Hoping to conduct the interview at the station tomorrow morning (Thursday) at said station! Please DM me and/or share!

#Bristol #trains #railway #TempleMeads

04.03.2026 18:59 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 2
Reecy standing in a field of dandelions with the reflection of a grand old manner house (Ashton Court) in her mirrored aviator sunglasses

Reecy standing in a field of dandelions with the reflection of a grand old manner house (Ashton Court) in her mirrored aviator sunglasses

The sun! It shines!

#bristol #bristoluk

04.03.2026 12:58 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How I arrived on Bluesky

03.03.2026 22:48 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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two cats are playing with a ladder in a garden . ALT: two cats are playing with a ladder in a garden .
02.03.2026 20:28 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
People in a parade carrying colourful Welsh flags in front of the Cardiff City Hall building

People in a parade carrying colourful Welsh flags in front of the Cardiff City Hall building

Reecy with her audio recording gear next to the parade in Cardiff

Reecy with her audio recording gear next to the parade in Cardiff

Out recording audio of Welsh national holiday St David's Day in Barry and Cardiff this weekend.

01.03.2026 14:27 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A worn, hand-painted sign on the side of a warehouse that says " fragile roof, cat ladders must be used"

A worn, hand-painted sign on the side of a warehouse that says " fragile roof, cat ladders must be used"

The Health and Safety standards in Wales are quite stringent.

(as seen in Barry, #Wales)

#cymru #itsasign

28.02.2026 15:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

*both far more fitting and entertaining

26.02.2026 19:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man with long hair is standing in front of a crowd and says i 'm guilty as charged Alt: Loki says i 'm guilty as charged
26.02.2026 13:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That would have been both far more fitting for me XD

26.02.2026 13:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Reecy on a field trip to the Bristol Crown Court, where there are no photos allowed inside, so she took a selfie with the sign outside.

Reecy on a field trip to the Bristol Crown Court, where there are no photos allowed inside, so she took a selfie with the sign outside.

My lecturer took me to court this week!

25.02.2026 23:46 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Apparently cranberry tarts would solve a lot of the world's current ails.

24.02.2026 07:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Amen

22.02.2026 13:14 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I Dugga dig it!

#doctorwho #ncutigatwa #15thdoctor #duggadoo

22.02.2026 12:25 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

He doesn't even have thumbs! Truly a wonder.

21.02.2026 13:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Done is better than perfect!

19.02.2026 17:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Did you get it done?

19.02.2026 17:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Reecy in her black beaverfelt top hat

Reecy in her black beaverfelt top hat

A close up of the pink silk paisley tie artistically sewn on as a hatband

A close up of the pink silk paisley tie artistically sewn on as a hatband

Reecy in a mirror selfie with the hat

Reecy in a mirror selfie with the hat

The antique label inside reads Anne BrΓΆtsch, Veirsen

The antique label inside reads Anne BrΓΆtsch, Veirsen

Scored this vintage beaverfelt hat at a charity shop for Β£3 today. Gave it a little steam and reshape, and added a band of my great-uncle's silk paisley tie that had started to shred.

#hats #millinery #hatter

19.02.2026 17:12 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Mission accomplished, I believe, and sorry to hear it.

18.02.2026 17:31 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Reecy sticking out her tongue in a show of silly disdain

Reecy sticking out her tongue in a show of silly disdain

Show me the day you're having in one selfie.

18.02.2026 14:06 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Reecy sticking out her tongue in a show of silly disdain

Reecy sticking out her tongue in a show of silly disdain

Show me the day you're having in one selfie.

18.02.2026 14:06 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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a man wearing a tie and a shirt is screaming in a kitchen . ALT: a man wearing a tie and a shirt is screaming in a kitchen .
18.02.2026 08:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Young daffodil blossoms on the green green grass contrast with a large barren tree and imposing brown stone gatehouse in the background

Young daffodil blossoms on the green green grass contrast with a large barren tree and imposing brown stone gatehouse in the background

The early murmurings of spring turn to cheery chatter here in Bristol

18.02.2026 06:47 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

"Fast and loose" is an apt description XD

17.02.2026 07:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0