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R(obert). J. Nello

@rjnello.bsky.social

Finished this bio of Flora Thompson yesterday. Over the weeks, while reading it, when walking in town (Dartmouth) I’ve also been noting places she frequented. The saddest thing about full biographies is the main character… always dies in the end. #5amWritersClub #biography #LarkRiseToCandleford

Book front cover.
Photo of Flora Thompson in her 40s.
Reproduced signature: Flora Thompson
The Story of the Lark Rise Writer
Gillian Lindsay

May 18, 2025 at 6:44 AM

Why Don't YouTube?

@whydontyoutube.bsky.social

40 YEARS AGO TODAY: BBC1 give Oliver Twist another go, with Ben Rodska, son of Ron from Follyfoot, losing mother Lysette Anthony and being taken in by cruel matron June Brown.

Dailymotion

#ladychatterleyslover # larkrisetocandleford #bethfreed25 An unknown girl dies in childbirth at a county workhouse, giving birth to a son. Who is she? What will become of her child? Starring; Lysette...

www.dailymotion.com

October 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM

Theatre by the Lake

@tbtlake.bsky.social

“Five stars is churlish… let’s say seven.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“a warm hug of a play”
“a captivating picture of rural life”

Critics are falling for Lark Rise to Candleford 🌼

✨ On stage until 18 April
🎟️ Book now bit.ly/TBTLarkRise

#LarkRiseToCandleford #TheatreByTheLake #Keswick

April 6, 2026 at 2:20 PM

Lew's Hobby Stuff

@fuchinkan.bsky.social

Still available:

Lark Rise to Candleford The Complete Season One (DVD, 2008, Widescreen, 4-disc)

All 10 episodes from Season 1!

$7.97 shipped!

#eBay #eBayDeals #BuyItNow #Media #TVonDVD #CompleteSeason #LarkRiseToCandleford #DVD #eBayStore #eBaySeller

https://www.ebay.com/itm/296807802389

Lark Rise to Candleford The Complete Season One (DVD, 2008, Widescreen, 4-disc) 883929083374 | eBay

Widescreen aspect ratio. All 10 episodes from Season 1!

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November 16, 2024 at 1:30 AM

杰西 🎱

@5150m.bsky.social

"I don't think I'll ever appreciate what's cruel and heartless." Laura Timmins #LarkRisetoCandleford

November 30, 2024 at 3:31 PM

杰西 🎱

@5150m.bsky.social

"Your eyes are young, Laura. Let's hope they'll never be dimmed by crying." Sir Timothy Midwinter #LarkRisetoCandleford

November 30, 2024 at 12:31 PM

杰西 🎱

@5150m.bsky.social

"She's more afraid than she likes to show." Dorcas Lane #LarkRisetoCandleford

November 30, 2024 at 11:31 AM

Theatre by the Lake

@tbtlake.bsky.social

It's Press Night at Theatre by the Lake 👏

Wishing the cast and creative team of Lark Rise to Candleford a wonderful evening as they share this story with our local press and audiences.

26 March – 18 April
#LarkRiseToCandleford #TheatreByTheLake #PressNight

March 27, 2026 at 2:27 PM

Theatre by the Lake

@tbtlake.bsky.social

It's Opening Night...

“The beauty of existence;
of having loved and been loved,
and having remembered how that felt.”

Here’s to the first performance and sharing this story with our audiences.

📸 Pamela Raith

#LarkRiseToCandleford #TheatreByTheLake #OpeningNight

March 26, 2026 at 1:43 PM

Theatre by the Lake

@tbtlake.bsky.social

The first press reviews are in from The Watermill Theatre…

★★★★ The Guardian
★★★★ What’s On Stage
★★★★ Stage Talk Magazine

“A tender, evocative tribute” — The Guardian

Lark Rise to Candleford
26 March – 18 April
Theatre by the Lake

📸 Pamela Raith
#LarkRiseToCandleford #TheatreByTheLake

February 12, 2026 at 4:05 PM

Theatre by the Lake

@tbtlake.bsky.social

First audience reactions from Watermill Theatre…

“Outstanding”
“Best thing I’ve seen in 25 years”
“Like being sat in a warm bath”

We’re sharing rehearsal photos for now, production images coming soon.

Lark Rise to Candleford
26 Mar – 18 Apr
📸Pamela Raith
#LarkRiseToCandleford #TheatreByTheLake

February 11, 2026 at 9:38 AM

Theatre by the Lake

@tbtlake.bsky.social

It's Press night at Watermill Theatre for Lark Rise to Candleford.

A shared production shaped by collaboration, care and a deep connection to place and people.

Coming to TBTL 26 March - 18 April
#LarkRiseToCandleford #PressNight #RegionalTheatre

February 10, 2026 at 4:44 PM

Theatre by the Lake

@tbtlake.bsky.social

Step inside the rehearsal room for Lark Rise to Candleford.

Actor-musicians shared storytelling and live music as this new co-production with Watermill Theatre begins to take shape.

Find out more and book tickets bit.ly/TBTLarkRise
📸 Pam Raith

#LarkRiseToCandleford #RehearsalRoom #BehindTheScenes

February 2, 2026 at 3:16 PM

Theatre by the Lake

@tbtlake.bsky.social

Meet the cast for LARK RISE TO CANDLEFORD…

Rosalind Ford, Christopher Glover, Zrey Sholapurkar, Rosalind Steele, Jessica Temple and Alex Wilson bring this story of memory, home and belonging to our stage…

Thu 26 March – Sat 18 April
bit.ly/TBTLarkRise

#LarkRiseToCandleford #TheatreByTheLake

December 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM