Dr David Lund

Historian of Models and Modelmaking | Senior Lecturer at AUB | FRHistS

[Dr David Lund @davidjohnlund]

Announcing my new book, Model Britain, out in November! A history of yesterday's dreams of tomorrow, it examines the visions behind 120 architectural models to reveal how the future of Britain's 20th century built environment was imagined. Pre-order now: https://t.co/RCF6DrX5EB

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1 month to go! Find your way to the Truman Brewery, Brick Lane for this year's New Blades! https://t.co/SLilZh8jUB

[Dr David Lund @davidjohnlund]

Looking forward to seeing everyone at this year's NEW New Blades at the Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, on Thursday 18th June! https://t.co/SLilZh8RK9

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Important news for all UK modelmakers - New Blades has moved! This year on June 18th join us at the Truman Brewery, Brick Lane. https://t.co/SLilZh8jUB

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Spring!

[4D.Shop @4Dmodelshop]

We're excited to share our new (free!) platform for all of our model making resources. We've been working hard behind the scenes to bring all your making guides, job listings, events and freelancer profiles all into one place.

https://t.co/mL0upGILMz

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@gaghyogi49 Live long and prosper Jörg!

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Just arrived in the post. Looking forward to reading this when I start the research for the next chapter of my new book after Easter.

[Eamonn Canniffe @eamonncanniffe]

Architects Index of Modelmaking exhibition build at @MaterialSource - exhibition runs 2 March until 2 April - details here https://t.co/KLHPVnFvN8

[4D.Shop @4Dmodelshop]

As a massive model-making resource, moving with the times is crucial for 4D and to this end we’ve been busy updating and improving our https://t.co/WaG5KruYS3 consumer website, adding product lines and re-organising our new community hub at https://t.co/Vp08d0BIiR.

[Dr David Lund @davidjohnlund]

@gaghyogi49 @BenCSRobinson The dream book for this year would be a new edition of the encyclopaedia so cover all the new series.

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As this place is about to burn to the ground in the UK, please consider following me @ davidjohnlund . Bsky . Social

[Dr David Lund @davidjohnlund]

Calling all UK modelmakers! There will be an industry-wide online meeting on Dec 17 for all modelmakers to help shape New Blades 2026 and beyond. Your industry needs you, so sign up below! https://t.co/ckpJkW93YR

[Dr David Lund @davidjohnlund]

Black Friday self promotion time! Both my books are currently 25% off when you use the code BF2025S on the publisher's website!

[Eamonn Canniffe @eamonncanniffe]

Models from the B15 Model Archive currently on display in the gallery @TheMSArch - explore the digital archive here https://t.co/NwKHVhCQxE

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@MrTimDunn @jimwaterson @sabreroads Guess who made some of the models of the Ringway proposals…

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@MrTimDunn @BucksArchives @BucksCouncil Lovely model!

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Research, research, research…next pile of books as I wrap up this latest draft chapter…

[Eamonn Canniffe @eamonncanniffe]

Modern Architecture in Models https://t.co/MzTNoFCXU7

[Dr David Lund @davidjohnlund]

Increasingly hearing alarming phrases such as “shadow financing” and “circular financing” appearing in the news as stock market worries grow. Did those cowboys learn nothing from the 2008 crash? Did governments?

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Lovely to see the results of my work supporting this exhibition in Portcullis House today!