British edition of the women’s lifestyle magazine and website covering crafts, entertainment, fashion, beauty, parenting, food and health. UK edition first published in 1986.
Fediverse address:
@PrimaMag@flipboard.com
Tagged: United Kingdom
Great Central Gazette
Independent local newspaper for Leicester, England, UK. Run by a non-profit co-operative.
Fediverse address:
@thegazettecoop@mastodonapp.uk
Callum Thomas
Insectary manager at the Pirbright Institute, an animal health research institute in Surrey, UK.
Fediverse address:
@callumjethomas@ecoevo.social
NewsThump
Satirical news site focused on UK and world news.
Fediverse address:
@newsthump@mastodon.online
Yorkshire Bylines
Non-profit citizen journalism from Yorkshire, UK. Part of the Bylines network.
Fediverse address:
@YorksBylines@mastodon.social
Code The City
Grassroots initiative based in Scotland that organises workshops, user groups, hack events etc to promote open data and libre technology as forces for public good.
Fediverse address:
@ctc@mastodon.me.uk
The Vulgar Tongue
Bot posting excerpts from “Grose’s Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue”, a collection of 18th Century English popular slang (sometimes crude).
Fediverse address:
@TheVulgarTongue@zirk.us
UK Theatre Web
Bot posting listings for plays, concerts and theatre events in the United Kingdom.
Fediverse address:
@uktw@mastodonapp.uk
Jnktn.tv
Grassroots volunteer project which livestreams a variety of music-based programmes on the Fediverse every Saturday, accompanied by community chat and various kinds of videos.
Fediverse address:
@jnktn_tv@mastodon.online
PC Gamer Magazine / PCGamer.com
Magazine and website about gaming on personal computers, covering game news, reviews, hardware, accessories etc. Based in the UK, first published in 1993.
Fediverse address:
@PC_Gamer_@flipboard.com
Prof Susan Oosthuizen
Professor of medieval archaeology at the University of Cambridge. Specialises in early medieval English society, landscape archaeology, rights of common and history from 400-1200.
Fediverse address:
@drsueoosthuizen@mastodon.social
Autosport
Motorsport news site and magazine, covering Formula One, MotoGP, WRC Rally, IndyCar, F2, WEC Le Mans, NASCAR etc. Based in the UK, first published in 1950.
Fediverse address:
@Autosportcom@flipboard.com
Old Bumpy
Long-time music fan based in the UK, often posting about records from their youth in the 1960s and 1970s.
Fediverse address:
@OldBumpy@mastodonapp.uk
Country Living (UK)
UK edition of the lifestyle magazine and website. Covers home decor, gardening, food and drink, travel, often with a rural theme. UK edition first published in 1985.
Fediverse address:
@CountryLivingUK@flipboard.com
Richard III Society
Promoting research into the life and times of Richard III of England. The society was founded in 1924.
Fediverse address:
@RichardIIISociety@mstdn.social
Bylines Scotland
Non-profit citizen journalism in Scotland. Part of the Bylines network of similar news sites.
Fediverse address:
@BylinesScotland@mastodon.social
UK DTT
Bot automatically posting the latest channel updates to the United Kingdom’s digital terrestrial television platform Freeview.
Fediverse address:
@ukdtt@botsin.space
Charles Stross
Award-winning British science fiction and fantasy novelist, author of the Merchant Princes series, Laundry Files universe, Halting State series, Eschaton series and others. Also a keen blogger and former tech journalist.
Fediverse address:
@cstross@wandering.shop
Kent and Surrey Bylines
Non-profit citizen journalism news for Kent and Surrey in the UK. Part of the Bylines network.
Fediverse address:
@KSBylines@mastodon.social
Repair Café Isle of Wight
Volunteer group holding regular sessions to repair textiles, appliances, computers, phones, gadgets etc free of charge, in order to reduce the environmental impact of throwing things away and buying new replacements. The group is based on the Isle of Wight in the south of England.
Fediverse address:
@repaircafeiow@masto.ai
Essex Egyptology Group
Group formed in Essex, UK, holding regular meetings, talks and study days about Ancient Egypt. Guest speakers include include archaeologists, researchers and experts from around the world (including modern Egypt).
Fediverse address:
@EssexEgyptology@archaeo.social
Best for Britain
UK cross-party campaign group promoting internationalist values, founded in the wake of the 2016 Brexit referendum.
Fediverse address:
@bestforbritain@mas.to
The Chatty Gardener
Award-winning freelance journalist and blogger focusing on plants and gardening, including organic gardening, flowers and vegetables. Member of the Garden Media Guild and the Professional Garden Photographers Association. Based in the Cotswolds in England, UK.
Fediverse address:
@thechattygardener@mastodon.online
PaulWrightyThen
Film-maker, visual effects artist and concept artist based in Manchester, UK. Works mainly with Blender, After Effects and Adobe Premiere.
Fediverse address:
@PaulWrightyThen@mastodon.art
Professor Nisreen Alwan
Epidemiologist and Professor of Public Health at the University of Southampton in the UK. Interested in Lifecourse Epidemiology and Long Covid.
Fediverse address:
@nisreen@mastodon.online
Lorna Woods
Professor of Internet Law at Essex Law School, University of Essex in the UK. Particularly interested in media policy and communications regulation, including data protection, social media and the internet.
Fediverse address:
@LornaWoods@someone.elses.computer
Andy Bell
British rock and pop singer, musician, songwriter, DJ and producer, founder of the band Ride, was also in Oasis and Hurricane #1. (Not to be confused with Andy Bell of another UK band Erasure)
Fediverse address:
@andybell@ravenation.club
Vicky Outen Photo
Amateur wildlife photographer based in the UK, published internationally. Particularly keen on bird photography, but also other animals and nature.
Fediverse address:
@VickyOuten@mastodon.world
Street Art Sheffield
Account and website about street art in Sheffield, England. Covers all kinds of street art including graffiti art, feature walls, paste-ups, shutter art, painted boardings etc.
Fediverse address:
@streetartsheff@mastodonapp.uk
North East Bylines
Non-profit citizen journalist news site for North East England (including Durham, Northumberland, Teesside, Tyneside and Wearside). Part of the Bylines network.
Fediverse address:
@NEBylines@mastodon.social
LCC LGBT+ Staff Network
LGBTQIA+ staff organisation at Leeds City Council in the United Kingdom.
Fediverse address:
@LCCLGBT@mastodonapp.uk
Images of Protest
Photographs from demonstrations in the UK over the past 20 years that the photographer has attended.
Fediverse address:
@imagesofprotest@mstdn.social
Association for Art History
UK organisation promoting art history and visual culture through events, publications, grants etc. Founded in 1974.
Fediverse address:
@forarthistory@mastodon.social
Will Deakin
Data visualisation coder, interested in open data and data science. Works with governance on UK railway IT and European regulations.
Fediverse address:
@wnd@fosstodon.org
Steven Amani
Cycling enthusiast, photographer and software developer. Lots of photos from cycling trips in the UK.
Fediverse address:
@cyclinggeezr@mindly.social
ITV News
UK television and online news service, covering national and international news on UK commercial television since 1955. Originally known as ITN.
Fediverse address:
@ITVNews@flipboard.com
Condé Nast Traveller
UK-based travel magazine and website about holidays at home and abroad. First published in 1997.
Fediverse address:
@cntraveller@flipboard.com
Grimethorpe Colliery Band
Award-winning brass band based in the North of England, formed by workers at the local coal mine in 1917. As well as dozens of domestic awards, the band has represented England at the European level and took part in the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics. The band’s music and story were the basis for the hit film “Brassed Off” starring Ewan McGregor and Pete Postlethwaite.
Fediverse address:
@grimethorpeband@mastodonapp.uk
Women’s Health Magazine UK
British edition of the women’s lifestyle magazine and website about health, fitness, nutrition, beauty and parenting.
Fediverse address:
@WomensHealthUK@flipboard.com
Viking Dublin Dogs
Grassroots collaborative research project investigating the role of dogs, wolves and horses in the Viking and Medieval societies of Ireland and Britain, covering c. 700 – 1400 AD.
Fediverse address:
@VikingDublinDogs@mastodon.ie
UCU University of Leeds Branch
Trade union of academic staff (including postgraduate students who teach), professional staff and managerial staff at the University of Leeds. Part of the University and College Union UCU.
Fediverse address:
@leedsucu@union.place
North Wales Storms
Posting news about severe weather in North Wales, also sometimes sharing weather-related posts and Welsh news.
Fediverse address:
@Storms@toot.wales
Moose Allain
Cartoonist and illustrator, artist behind the World Of Moose website, and published in UK magazines such as Private Eye and The Literary Review.
Fediverse address:
@MooseAllain@mas.to
Digital Scholarship at the British Library
Department of the British Library dealing with its digital collections, including digitising material and offering support to those researching the collections.
Fediverse address:
@BL_DigiSchol@techhub.social
LFC Online
News, features and commentary site devoted to Liverpool FC, the English Premier League football team. Founded in 1998.
Fediverse address:
@liverpool@mstdn.social
RNLI: Out On A Shout
Unofficial bot posting news of the latest rescue launches by the UK & Ireland’s voluntary lifeboat service.
Fediverse address:
@OutOnAShout@botsin.space
Charity Shop Classics
Community radio show that plays records & CDs bought from charity shops across the UK. The show is also available online on Mixcloud
Fediverse address:
@charityclassics@mas.to
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
The world’s first purpose-built natural history museum, based in Oxford, UK. Houses over 7 million items including a dodo.
Fediverse address:
@morethanadodo@mastodon.world
UKSETI
British multidisciplinary academic research network studying and promoting the search for extraterrestrial intelligent life.
Fediverse address:
@ukseti@astrodon.social
Red Magazine / RedOnline.co.uk
Women’s lifestyle magazine and website, covering fashion, beauty, travel, health and food. Based in the UK.
Fediverse address:
@RedMagazine@flipboard.com
Laurie
Actor based in the East Midlands of England, experienced in theatre, improv and comedy. Currently performing in “Some Other Mirror”, his original theatre/standup show about transitioning in the UK during lockdown.
Fediverse address:
@riewarden@zirk.us
Bylines Cymru
Citizen journalism site covering news in Wales, part of the Bylines network.
Fediverse address:
@BylinesCymru@mastodon.social
TrainWatch
Unofficial news and service updates about the UK rail network.
Fediverse address:
@trainwatch@area51.social
Sheffield Folk Guide
News all about folk music concerts, dances and other events in Sheffield, UK.
Fediverse address:
@SheffieldFolkGuideKathy@folksocial.org
Manchester Oxford Road Cycle Bot
Bot posting usage of cycle lanes on Oxford Road in Manchester UK.
Fediverse address:
@oxfordroadmcr@toot.bike
Museum of Portable Sound
Dedicated to exhibiting, preserving and researching non-musical sounds as museum objects. The collection is accessible through online interactive video sessions which can be booked in advance (in-person visits are also possible in the UK at Southsea and London).
Fediverse address:
@museumofportablesound@toot.community
Belfast View Finder
Street photography from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Covers everyday scenes of ordinary life as well as signs of politics from all traditions and communities.
Fediverse address:
@belfastviewfinder@mastodon.ie
Harper’s Bazaar Magazine UK
British edition of the women’s lifestyle magazine, covering fashion, beauty, art and culture. UK edition originally published in 1929, it merged with Queen magazine and was known as “Harpers & Queen” for several decades.
Fediverse address:
@HarpersBazaarUK@flipboard.com
Sussex Bylines
Citizen journalism news site based in Sussex, UK. Part of the Bylines network.
Fediverse address:
@SussexBylines@mastodon.social
British GQ
UK edition of the men’s lifestyle magazine and website, covering fashion, culture, fitness and gadgets. First published in the UK in 1988.
Fediverse address:
@BritishGQ@flipboard.com
BBC Radio 5 Live
UK 24 hour news & sport radio station, also available online. Run by the BBC, the UK’s public broadcaster.
Fediverse address:
@BBC5Live@social.bbc
Grazia Magazine UK / GraziaDaily.co.uk
British edition of the women’s lifestyle magazine and website, covering fashion, beauty and entertainment. The UK edition was first published in 2005.
Fediverse address:
@GraziaUK@flipboard.com
Library Cactus
Academic librarian at Bodleian in Oxford, UK. Posting about open access, open science, open scholarship.
Fediverse address:
@SarahHLib@mastodonapp.uk
Wine Drinker
UK-based wine website with news, picks and offers, run by a wine enthusiast. Focused on wines that are reasonably priced and available in Britain/Europe.
Fediverse address:
@winedrinker@mastodon.social
BBC Sky At Night Magazine
Amateur astronomy magazine and website inspired by the popular BBC television series with Patrick Moore. Includes equipment reviews, advice on viewing the night sky, science features and astronomy news. Based in the UK, first published in 2005.
Fediverse address:
@skyatnightmag@flipboard.com
The Ferret
Award-winning investigative news co-op, owned by its readers and writers. Based in Scotland.
Fediverse address:
@theferret@mastodon.scot
Paul Hutchinson
Amateur photographer who takes pictures of all different kinds of subjects, often in Scotland.
Fediverse address:
@PaulHutchinson@pixey.org
Gary Hammond
Full time beekeeper posting about bees, honey and other topics. Based in Hertfordshire, England. Runs the Bee 1st beekeeping supplies site.
Fediverse address (personal):
@garyhammond@c.im
Fediverse address (business):
@bee1st@beekeeping.ninja
Ian Betteridge
Blogger, veteran tech journalist, used to edit the UK magazine MacUser and is well known for accidentally coining Betteridge’s Law of Headlines: If a news headline poses a question then the answer is almost always “no”.
Fediverse address:
@ianb@well.com
BBC Research & Development
Official account for the BBC’s research & development department, exploring and creating new technologies for use in public service broadcasting and online services.
Fediverse address:
@BBCRD@social.bbc
Wallpaper Magazine / Wallpaper.com
Magazine and website covering interior design, architecture, art, culture, fashion and technology. Based in the UK, first published in 1996.
Fediverse address:
@wallpapermag@flipboard.com
Norfolk Bea
Environmental activist helping to clean up the coast and save birds and other wildlife in Norfolk, England.
Fediverse address:
@NorfolkBea@mastodonapp.uk
Sylvia Nana
Bird watcher and wildlife photographer, based on the border between England and Scotland. Also owner of an eBike.
Fediverse address:
@sylvianana@mastodon.world
Out of Print Archive
Preserving classic video game magazines, especially those from the UK.
Fediverse address:
@OutofPrintArchive@mstdn.games
North West Bylines
Non-profit citizen journalism news site covering the Nort West of England (Cheshire, Cumbria, Lancashire, Liverpool and Manchester). Part of the Bylines network.
Fediverse address:
@NWBylines@mastodon.social
George Young
British actor, writer and presenter, currently best known for roles in “Malignant”, “Containment” and Netflix film “Falling For Christmas”.
Fediverse address:
@georgeyoung@mastodon.social
Clay Disarray
Clay and mixed media artist and illustrator who creates intricate 3D clay versions of famous paintings, photos, posters and pop culture subjects.
Fediverse address:
@Claydisarray@socel.net
The Conversation UK
UK edition of the independent news site featuring articles written by academics and qualified experts. It’s run by a non-profit organisation, there are no ads and no paywall.
Fediverse address:
@TheConversationUK@newsie.social
Runner’s World Magazine UK
British edition of the magazine and website for runners and joggers. Features running events, training tips, reviews of running equipment, dealing with injuries and keeping fit.
Fediverse address:
@RunnersWorldUK@flipboard.com
Adam S. Smith
Palaeontologist and curator at the Nottingham Natural History Museum, Wollaton Hall, in the UK. Especially interested in plesiosaurs and other Mesozoic marine reptiles. Author of the children’s books “The Plesiosaur’s Neck” and “The Tyrannosaur’s Feathers”, founder of the Dinosaur Toy Blog, Animal Toy Blog and Plesiosaur Directory sites.
Fediverse address:
@AdamStuartSmith@sauropods.win
BBC Connected Studio
Showcasing new media technologies, encouraging people and communities to try them.
Fediverse address:
@Connected_Studio@social.bbc
Good Housekeeping Magazine UK
British edition of the lifestyle magazine and website covering food, homes, beauty, fashion and health. UK edition first published in 1922.
Fediverse address:
@GoodHouseUK@flipboard.com
Unbound
UK-based independent publisher specialising in crowdfunded books.
Fediverse address:
@Unbound@mas.to
Who What Wear UK
British edition of the fashion and beauty news site, giving advice on what to wear and where to buy it.
Fediverse address:
@WhoWhatWearUK@flipboard.com
Xylander
Electronic musician based in the UK, making own samples from broken and cheap instruments. Influences include Warp Records, Aphex Twin, Squarepusher, Plaid, Red Snapper, Autechre etc.
Fediverse address:
@xylander@mymicro.blog
BBC Radio 4
The UK’s main speech radio station, featuring drama, comedy, documentaries, news etc, also available online. Run by the BBC, the UK’s public broadcaster.
Fediverse address:
@BBCRadio4@social.bbc
FourFourTwo Magazine / FourFourTwo.com
Football magazine and website mainly focused on European football, especially the English Premier League. Based in the UK, first published in 1994.
Fediverse address:
@FourFourTwo@flipboard.com
Emeritus Prof Christopher May
Retired Professor of Political Economy at Lancaster University in the UK. Commentary on UK news and politics, also a contributor to North West Bylines.
Fediverse address:
@ChrisMayLA6@zirk.us
Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber
Liberal Jewish Rabbi based in Brighton, UK
Fediverse address:
@rabbigabriel@social.oxgoad.page
BBC News
International news service of the BBC, the UK’s public broadcaster.
Fediverse address:
@BBCNews@flipboard.com
i Newspaper
UK-based newspaper and website, covering national and international news. Originally published in 2010 as a spin-off from the Independent newspaper, it now has different owners.
Fediverse address:
@theipaper@flipboard.com
ELLE (UK Edition)
British edition of the women’s fashion and beauty magazine and website. UK edition first published in 1985.
Fediverse address:
@ElleUK@flipboard.com
Garry Keenor
Rail electrification engineer, author and train enthusiast based in the UK.
Fediverse address:
@25kV@mas.to
OSMLondon
News and events for OpenStreetMap contributors in London, UK.
Fediverse address:
@OSMLondon@en.osm.town
Southport & Mersey Reporter
Local news for the Southport & Mersey regions in England.
Fediverse address:
@MerseyReporter@newsie.social
East Anglia Bylines
Non-profit citizen journalism news site covering East Anglia in the UK (including Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire). Part of the Bylines network.
Fediverse address:
@BylinesEast@mastodon.social
BBC Taster
Site requesting feedback on new ideas from the BBC, the UK public broadcaster.
Fediverse address:
@BBCTaster@social.bbc
Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB)
Union representing professional writers of all kinds in the United Kingdom, including television, books, film, games, theatre etc.
Fediverse address:
@WritersGuildGB@union.place
BBC Brasil
Brazilian news service of the BBC, the UK public broadcaster.
Fediverse address (in Portuguese):
@BBCBrasil@flipboard.com
David
Gardener posting about life on an allotment in central England. They grow a mixture of flowers, fruit, vegetables, herbs and potatoes.
Fediverse address:
@DavidPB@mastodon.social
Baa Baa Brighouse
Small business creating hand dyed yarns in Yorkshire, England. The yarns are made with wool sheared from local sheep, hence the name 🐑
Fediverse address:
@baabaabrighouse@mastodonapp.uk
Dazed Magazine / DazedDigital.com
Off-beat style and pop culture magazine and website, covering fashion, beauty, art, photography, film, music etc. Based in the UK, first published in 1991.
Fediverse address:
@DazedMagazine@flipboard.com
Paul Golder
Indie music blogger and radio show host, broadcasting on Phoenix FM in East London, UK.
Fediverse address:
@paulgolder@mastodon.social
Lora
Gardener, knitter, dog and cat owner based in the UK. Posts regularly about their garden, knitting projects and other topics.
Fediverse address:
@LoraHughes@mastodon.social
Nation.Cymru
Non-profit news service covering Welsh news, supported by grants, reader donations and advertising.
Fediverse address:
@NationCymru@toot.wales
Logo Fiasco Records
Vinyl record store specialising in the spaces between psychedelia, electronica, alt-rock, folk and pop. Records can be ordered online, or bought in person from a pop-up shop in London.
Fediverse address:
@LogoFiasco@ravenation.club
Eamonn Kerins
Astrophysicist and senior lecturer at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics, and part of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester. Hunts for exoplanets.
Fediverse address:
@eamonn_kerins@astrodon.social
Four Priests
Small independent brewery in Cheshire, UK, producing cask ales for pubs and bars. The brewery was built mostly from salvaged materials as chronicled on regular video updates.
Fediverse address:
@fourpriests@mastodon.beer
House Beautiful Magazine UK
British edition of the interior decoration magazine and website, all about how to style your home.
Fediverse address:
@HBUK@flipboard.com
Professor Alice Roberts
Anatomist, anthropologist, author and broadcaster. Professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham in the UK.
Fediverse address:
@aliceroberts@mastodonapp.uk
openDemocracy
UK-based non-profit news site covering British and international news, with an emphasis on questioning those in power and promoting liberal democracy.
Fediverse address:
@openDemocracy@newsie.social
Manchester Museum
One of the largest university museums in the UK, with more than 4.5 million items. It puts on a diverse range of exhibitions covering art, history, archaeology, natural history and more.
Fediverse address:
@McrMuseum@mastodonapp.uk
Esquire UK
British edition of the men’s lifestyle magazine and website covering fashion, grooming, culture etc. UK edition first published in 1991.
Fediverse address:
@EsquireUK@flipboard.com
Far Out
British arts, music, film and travel news site, founded in 2010.
Fediverse address:
@FarOutMagazine@flipboard.com
gravitons
Experimental electronic music collective based in Brighton, UK, livestreaming to the Fediverse via OwnCast.
Fediverse address:
@strim@stream.gravitons.org
Blackwell’s Rare Books
Bookshop buying and selling rare titles, founded in 1879. The shop is based in Oxford, UK, and also has an online service.
Fediverse address:
@blackwellrare@glammr.us
Primo Natura
Sharing links to environmental articles from established news sources, book reviews and photos.
Fediverse address (main):
@primonatura@mstdn.social
Fediverse address (book reviews):
@PrimoNatura@books.theunseen.city
Fediverse address (photos):
@PrimoNatura@pixey.org
Jake Rayson
Wildlife and forest garden designer, also climate activist, based in West Wales in the UK.
Fediverse address:
@natureworks@mas.to
Gardens Illustrated Magazine / GardensIllustrated.com
Gardening magazine and website featuring urban and rural gardens, advice for gardeners, reviews of gardening equipment etc. Based in the UK.
Fediverse address:
@GdnsIllustrated@flipboard.com
Dr Jo Kershaw
Church of England priest teaching liturgy and other subjects to trainee priests at the College of the Resurrection, Mirfield in the UK. Also a fan of trains.
Fediverse address:
@mthr_jo@mastodon.online
Yachting World
Long-established yachting and sailing magazine. Based in the UK, founded in 1894.
Fediverse address:
@YachtingWorld@flipboard.com
Elle Decoration UK / ElleDecoration.co.uk
British edition of the home and interior decoration magazine and website, covering style and design in the home.
Fediverse address:
@ElleDecoUK@flipboard.com
Stephen Fry
British actor, author and comedian, half of Fry & Laurie, presenter of QI, played Jeeves on the TV series “Jeeves & Wooster”.
Fediverse address:
@stephenfry@mastodonapp.uk
Canongate Books
Award-winning independent publisher founded in 1973. Its published authors are highly eclectic including Yann Martel, Irvine Welsh, Barack Obama, Scarlett Thomas, Matt Haig, Alasdair Gray, The Mighty Boosh, Miranda July, Simon’s Cat and many more. They also run their own Fediverse server at bookish.community
Fediverse address:
@canongatebooks@bookish.community
Enfield Archaeological Society
Organisation founded in 1955 to carry out archaeological research and fieldwork in the London Borough of Enfield.
Fediverse address:
@enfarchsoc@mastodonapp.uk
Pete
Cycling enthusiast based in North-West England, has a photo blog about his bike trips.
Fediverse address:
@pete@toot.bike
Glamour Magazine UK
British edition of the women’s lifestyle magazine and website covering fashion, beauty, current events, entertainment, health etc. UK edition founded in 2001.
Fediverse address:
@GlamourUK@flipboard.com
1970s London
Photographs of everyday life from London in the 1970s, often highlighting trends and social issues of the time.
Fediverse address:
@1970sLondon@mastodonapp.uk
What The Trans?!
UK-based news site and podcast for trans people.
Fediverse address:
@whatthetrans@journa.host
The British History Podcast
Podcast all about the history of the island of Britain, starting from the ice age and moving forward in chronological order. The emphasis is on the human side of history, rather than just giving dry facts.
Fediverse address:
@bhp@mastodon.social
Society for the Study of Labour History
UK organisation dedicated to the history of labour (i.e. the lives and politics of working people and the labour movement, not specifically the political party).
Fediverse address:
@sslh@mastodon.me.uk
Walkers are Welcome
Initiative based in the UK to encourage walking. They invite small towns and villages to apply for Walkers are Welcome accreditation, which guarantees that rights of way are protected, public transport links are in place and there is local support for walkers within the community.
Fediverse address:
@WalkersAreWelcome@mastodonapp.uk
Theatre.Reviews
Professional theatre reviewer running their own video channel and website covering UK theatre. Previously reviewed for The Guardian and The Stage.
Fediverse address:
@TheatreReviews@mastodonapp.uk
John Burn-Murdoch
Columnist and chief data reporter at the Financial Times, giving interesting contexts to major events through charts and data. Visiting senior fellow at the London School of Economics.
Fediverse address:
@jburnmurdoch@econtwitter.net
FreeTech Project
Non-profit initiative helping people use technology in a more financially, socially and environmentally sustainable manner, mainly relying on FOSS wherever possible. Provides help to everyone, regardless of technical skill level. Based in South Yorkshire, UK.
Fediverse address (main):
@freetechproject@floss.social
Fediverse address (videos):
@freetechproject@tilvids.com
Kieran Metcalfe
Landscape photographer based in the UK, with a wide range of styles from spectacular to atmospheric to fine art.
Fediverse address:
@kiers@mastodon.social
Plush Husky
The adventures of a plushie called Otsi, based in the UK, as they travel to various places.
Fediverse address:
@Plushhusky@mastodonapp.uk
University of Aberdeen
Scottish university founded in 1495, covering a diverse range of fields and associated with five Nobel laureates.
Fediverse address:
@uniofaberdeen@mastodon.scot
Richard M1HAX
Hiker, mountaineer and amateur radio enthusiast, SOTA activator. Based in the UK.
Fediverse address:
@m1hax@mastodon.radio
Phil
Folk dancer, melodeon and smallpipe player, performs with an inclusive morris dancing group based in England.
Fediverse address:
@Phil@folksocial.org
gribbles
Independent musician based in the UK, currently creating eclectic electronic music, often with a relaxed feel.
Fediverse address:
@gribbles@mastodonmusic.social
Refinery29 UK
British edition of the lifestyle and entertainment website aimed at young women.
Fediverse address:
@Refinery29UK@flipboard.com
The Online Radio Club
Amateur radio club based in the UK mixing old traditions (constitution, officers, regular meet-ups) and new traditions (online conferences). Meetings happen weekly.
Fediverse address:
@MX0ONL@mastodon.radio
Lilian Edwards
Professor of Law, Innovation and Society at Newcastle Law School, Newcastle University in the UK. Particularly interested in regulation of new technologies and the internet, has taught internet law, privacy law, e-commerce law, IT law since 1996.
Fediverse address:
@lilianedwards@someone.elses.computer
John Altringham
Watercolour artist, wood engraver, ecologist and conservation scientist based in the north of England. Mainly creates works inspired by nature and the countryside.
Fediverse address:
@JohnAltringham@mastodon.online
Anthony Gladman
Award-winning drinks writer based in the UK, especially interested in beer, cider, spirits and cocktails.
Fediverse address:
@drinkswriter@epicure.social
WessexWeather (M7WWX)
Weather enthusiast and licensed amateur radio operator, runs a weather station in Dorset, England. Also publishes images directly received from weather satellites.
Fediverse address:
@wessexweather@mastodonapp.uk
Debug Magazine
Print and digital indie games magazine, helping people find good indie titles to play and looking at the development teams behind them.
Fediverse address:
@debugorg@mastodon.social
HuffPost UK
UK edition of the HuffPost news site (formerly known as the Huffington Post).
Fediverse address:
@huffpostuk@flipboard.com
Everything Theatre
UK-based guide to theatre in London and beyond, featuring reviews, interviews and features. Emphasis on fringe theatre.
Fediverse address:
@everytheatre@mastodonapp.uk
Digital Camera World
Website featuring news, reviews and tutorials for digital cameras (including DSLRs, mirrorless, drones, phones etc) and camera accessories. Based in the UK, founded in 2017.
Fediverse address:
@DigitalCameraW@flipboard.com
Extramural Activity
Street art in Belfast, Northern Ireland, including murals, graffiti etc. Includes art by all traditions and communities in the city, both political and non-political.
Fediverse address:
@extramuralactivity@mastodon.ie
c0mpiling
Takes very striking and intriguing photos of abandoned buildings and other vivid urban scenes in the UK.
Fediverse address (main):
@c0mpiling@photog.social
Fediverse address (photos):
@c0mpiling@pixelfed.social
Humble Grove
Indie game development and storytelling co-op based in the UK, creators of “No Longer Home”.
Fediverse address:
@HumbleGrove@mastodon.gamedev.place
Lichfield Live
Local news service for Lichfield, Staffordshire in the UK, covering local news, sport and events.
Fediverse address:
@news@social.lichfieldlive.co.uk
Keironmb
Vinyl record collector and keen gardener, based in the UK.
Fediverse address:
@Keironmb@mastodonapp.uk
BBC Wildlife Magazine / DiscoverWildlife.com
UK-based magazine and website about wildlife and nature, first published as “Animals Magazine” in 1963.
Fediverse address:
@BBCWildlife@flipboard.com
Professor John Hutchinson
Professor of Evolutionary Biomechanics at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London. Explores how very large animals stand and move, and how locomotion evolved in land vertebrates.
Fediverse address:
@johnrhutchinson@ecoevo.social
Jim Howard-Birt Photos
Bird and nature photographer based in the UK, posts and shares lots of wildlife photos.
Fediverse address:
@JimsPhotos@ohai.social
Long Covid Support
UK charity defending rights of Long Covid patients and promoting research into Long Covid treatments.
Fediverse address:
@Long_Covid@med-mastodon.com
German Embassy London
Official account of Germany’s embassy to the UK.
Fediverse address:
@germanyinuk@social.bund.de
University and College Union (UCU)
UK trade union for academics, lecturers, trainers, researchers and academic-related staff in further and higher education.
Fediverse address:
@ucu@mastodonapp.uk
BikeRadar
Website all about bicycles and cycling, including news, reviews, communities, advice etc. Based in the UK.
Fediverse address:
@BikeRadar@flipboard.com
Sooz Kempner
Comedian, UK political satirist, cabaret singer, does a brilliant Liza Minnelli, fan of Sonic the Hedgehog.
Fediverse address:
@soozuk@mastodon.social
Dr Mike Galsworthy
Founder of Scientists For EU and the Bylines Network, presenter at BylineTV.
Fediverse address:
@mikegalsworthy@mas.to
Men’s Health Magazine UK
British edition of the men’s lifestyle magazine and website, covering fitness, physical health, mental health, sexual health, fashion and travel. UK edition first published in 1995.
Fediverse address:
@MensHealthUK@flipboard.com
Cyriak
Award-winning freelance animator, artist and composer, veteran of the surreal humour site B3ta. His account often posts fascinating short loop animations that are very suited to being shared on the internet.
Fediverse address:
@cyriak@mastodon.social
Doctors in Unite
Trade union for doctors in the UK, affiliated with Unite the Union. (Previously known as the Medical Practitioners’ Union.)
Fediverse address:
@doctorsinunite@union.place
Cosmopolitan Magazine UK
British edition of the women’s lifestyle magazine and website, covering entertainment, love & sex, fashion, beauty and health. UK edition first published in 1972.
Fediverse address:
@CosmopolitanUK@flipboard.com
Oxford Medieval Studies
Interdisciplinary platform for medieval studies across Oxford University.
Fediverse address:
@OxMedStud@mastodonapp.uk
Words
Wildlife photographer based in the South Downs, Sussex in the UK. Especially keen on foxes. Runs the Permuted website.
Fediverse address:
@Words@vivaldi.net
Top 40 Years Ago
Posting about songs that were in the US, UK and Canadian Top 40 charts on today’s date 40 years ago.
Fediverse address:
@top40yearsago@musician.social
UK News Guppe Group
Discussion group about news related to the United Kingdom. (Click here ⧉ for more info on how to use Fediverse groups.)
Fediverse address:
@uknews@a.gup.pe
Ian Cylkowski
Posts lush, relaxing landscape photos, usually from the countryside in the north of England. They’ve beautifully rural and very reminiscent of Tolkien’s Shire.
Fediverse address (main):
@IanCykowski@photog.social
Fediverse address (photos):
@IanCylkowski@pixelfed.social
Boak and Bailey
Blog and website about beer founded in 2007, based in England. Includes news, guides and articles about beers, pubs and lots of related topics.
Fediverse address:
@boakandbailey@mastodon.online
Raspberry Pi
Manufacturers of the famous single board computer. Low price, low power consumption computing that can be used in all kinds of computing and electronics projects.
Fediverse address:
@Raspberry_Pi@raspberrypi.social
Hello! Magazine UK
British edition of the celebrity gossip magazine, often featuring stories about the royal family. UK edition first published in 1988.
Fediverse address:
@HELLOMagazine@flipboard.com
British History Online
A digital library of primary and secondary sources for the history of the British Isles. BHO is part of the Institute of Historial Research, a UK educational organisation founded in 1921.
Fediverse address:
@BHO@historians.social
Dr Dan O’Brien
Historian who studies undertakers and funerals in 18th Century England. Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Bath in the UK. (Note that due to the specialist subject matter, this account posts a lot of pictures of skeletons and burials.)
Fediverse address:
@drdan_o@mastodon.world