Mark Hartwell

Freelance Heritage Professional. Managed Ancient High House; Stafford Castle; Izaak Walton's Cottage for nearly 20 yrs. Arts, Antiques, Culture, Cars, History.

[Mrs Fox 🕊️ @CaliforniaFrizz]

This is Frank and he has had a coffee stand at the top of the steps at Bethnal Green tube for as long as I can remember.

When the new restaurant/coffee shop next door opened along with another high street outlet opening across the street, Frank suddenly found that his license from the council had been revoked and he was chucked off his stand.

I believe it was to make way for these new shops to take his regular custom. They didn’t need him in the way of gaining maximum profit... so Frank was gone.

Well the locals were having none of it and a petition started demanding his return.

How dare they do this to him.
How dare these people smash his business and leave him with nothing.

After a lot of pressure the council backed down and Frank had his licence and pitch returned to him but sadly by that time Frank had sold his equipment to feed his family and try to survive.

So the good people of Bethnal Green started crowdfunding and here’s the result... Frank back in business on his old pitch with brand new equipment and even a little hut now to shelter him from the rain... Brilliant!!

He is truly the happiest man in East London and it’s wonderful to see.

It really does show that if we all stick together, stand up to them and just say no... the little guy can win.

If you’re in Bethnal Green come and have a coffee with this lovely man. 🧡

[David Icke @davidicke]

Please share. Thank you. All welcome.

[Benny Johnson @bennyjohnson]

Do it

[Lichfield Lore @LichfieldLore]

A new paperback version of my Little Book of Staffordshire is out now! https://t.co/ueagluYHAx

Currently working on Staffordshire book two, focusing on the curiosities of the county, plus a project specifically about the stories of Burntwood 📚

[Telegraph US @TelegraphUS]

🎞️ The Oscar-winner, @RachelShenton, opens up about everything from what makes her cry to hobnobbing with Meryl Streep at the Oscars

Read in full below 👇
https://t.co/pWf1mveHkc

[Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life @AncientHouseMus]

It's nearly October!
Ancient House will go into winter opening hours.
We will be open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
Book your tickets here https://t.co/lBpuMKs4oi

[Claire Slack @mossgoblingrrl]

Shout out for interviewees! I am looking to speak to British Pagans who have conducted any kind of ritual or magical/spiritual practice at
Coldrum Long Barrow in Kent. If you might be interested in taking part in my doctoral research please get in touch on [email protected].

[Mark Hartwell @MarkymarkStaffs]

Eerie pharmacy found behind door that was last locked in 1909 https://t.co/nylRfa9iOH

[Jen k 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 @Jenny_1884]

No wonder NHS is in the state it is. They now offer FREE medical cover to anyone in the WORLD, yes you read this right to the WORLD & we the taxpayers are paying for them. Anyone else not happy about this ? No wonder we can’t get treated. Why is this allowed.

[Tales from the Hanged Man @FromHanged]

Raise your horns!
#abbotsbromley #horndance #STAFFORDSHIRE

[Mark Hartwell @MarkymarkStaffs]

Back; 'Long Live The Local'. Pubs and breweries need our support! Sign today at https://t.co/fHNoy8Oiks #longlivethelocal

[Cock at Stowe @BistroLeCoq]

We are open from 4.00 pm every day. No need to book just come on in. #staffordshire

[Sharon Traynor @sharonh2h]

My 14 year old grandson was, attacked, punched and kicked unconscious and his head stomped on by a crowd of males including adults outside Jack's Cafe at CS Lewis Square on Friday night. If you witnessed this please contact the PSNI. https://t.co/p7QSH57T17

[IFL TV @IFLTV]

A touching moment as @Tyson_Fury embraces seven-year-old River Rhodes who is currently battling bone cancer.

The people’s champ ❤️

🎥 @Riverthechamp

#Boxing #TysonFury

[DAZN Boxing @DAZNBoxing]

Wouldn't be a @Tyson_Fury fight without a song to end it 😂

🎥 @trboxing

#FuryWhyte

[Frank Warren @FrankWarren]

❤️ The people's champion @Tyson_Fury creating the most meaningful moments in victory. #FuryWhyte