2011-01-22 (Saturday)

Writing

Pepys’ Diary data available to play with

I’ve just released lots of the data behind the site in JSON format for people to make things with.
- 2011-01-22

Phil Gyford @philgyford • 2011-01-22 18:43 • #

Maybe, when this is all over, I should start publishing a diary written 343 years in the future.

Phil Gyford @philgyford • 2011-01-22 18:19 • In reply to… • #

@louloulou I wouldn't want to wake him up - he looked so peaceful!

Phil Gyford @philgyford • 2011-01-22 18:15 • #

Prompted by @louloulou, this morning's Hipsters Hogging Sofas: http://flic.kr/p/9cew7e

Phil Gyford @philgyford • 2011-01-22 16:11 • In reply to… • #

@mattsheret I'm not sure that's something to live by...

Phil Gyford @philgyford • 2011-01-22 16:08 • #

Doing the usual weekly history hacking. Well, history hyperlinking.

Phil Gyford @philgyford • 2011-01-22 14:59 • #

Rich Hall's history of westerns, 'How the West was Lost' is repeated on BBC4 tonight at 10.50. Is good. (aimed @genmon)

Phil Gyford @philgyford • 2011-01-22 13:37 • In reply to… • #

@maxgadney I almost expected today's Guardian headline to be "It's the Guardian wot won it!"

Phil Gyford @philgyford • 2011-01-22 12:41 • #

Hipsters Hogging Sofas, coming to a Tumblr near you soon.

Phil Gyford @philgyford • 2011-01-22 11:12 • In reply to… • #

@ianbetteridge Estate agents should have it as a feature: "3 receptions, 3 beds, two baths, 50' garden, freehold, Bunga Bunga room."

Phil Gyford @philgyford • 2011-01-22 02:08 • #

Phew, got all the Samuel Pepys data prepared and explained: http://www.pepysdiary.com/export/json/README.html @historyhackday Have at it!

Phil Gyford @philgyford • 2011-01-22 00:14 • In reply to… • #

@Jamiec Ha, yes, I was flicking through @WiredUK thinking "It's quite good actually," then found that article and put it down quick.