York from Gifford’s tower. Nearly killed me to get up there. The Minster in the background. Similar atmosphere to Aachen - both Cathedral cities.

Although general livery is green, Finnish VR goes for blue.

York - £5.50 - nice pub and local beer.

On the way to York … King’s Cross LNER lounge.

Sat in a West London pub watching Belgium with the perfect beer for today.

Thoughts on Labour’s latest debacle: pwblood.substack.com/p/the-diminu...

Thoughts on Labour’s latest debacle: pwblood.substack.com/p/the-diminu...

Anarchy in the UK: open.substack.com/pub/pwblood/...

Sign from June 6, 2026, Maryland, USA. Thanks to Fallout gang, @dustinducane.bsky.social @philipwblood.bsky.social @benskipper.bsky.social and @peteblanchard.bsky.social for providing inspiration for the one second history lesson for unconscious Americans.

11 weeks later - it’s all done. Choosing the new paint scheme over dinner with mother. We’ve all moved on.

Can't talk, I'm basking in my fame!

The Guards Museum London - star billing for @benskipper.bsky.social

Manhattan - my bedtime tipple.

Happy D-Day to those who celebrate Monty’s greatest victory.

Luv the hair style:

The finale. Last night as a family in the family home for 52 years. Mum wants her time in the garden. I’m watching footy in their old bedroom & my lady is reading her latest book. 3 days of clearing to go - clock ticking.

‘One of our prints is missing.’ Denazification by rubber (UK) or eraser(USA) - how to deal with Nazi memory by @theaviation.show youtu.be/7Ue7jxxrOMs?...

Downsizing - Mother’s stuff has been removed. Poor packing: plastic plates and neighbour’s cutlery:

Apologies to everyone whom I should have recognised but didn't, as my memory for faces is pretty meh. Good beer and cheese, thanks for the invite @jonnybriggs.bsky.social and congratulations again! @philipwblood.bsky.social @peteblanchard.bsky.social @jakeoliverholliday.bsky.social

@jonnybriggs.bsky.social - A new history book on #armouredwarfare An excellent PhD and now a book, which makes an important contribution to British military history.

Downsizing - memories of 1982.

Downsizing - found in my mother’s old chest of drawers.

#DB - an hour late leaving Köln - true to form blame Belgian railways.

Thoughts on a long week in politics and strategic frailty - my latest Substack post - open.substack.com/pub/pwblood/...

A new Substack series on Nazi policing and security warfare - open.substack.com/pub/philipwb...

Thoughts on a long week in politics and strategic frailty - my latest Substack post - open.substack.com/pub/pwblood/...

Flying Scotsman at Manchester Victoria, May 1988.

Sometimes we pick up a book and it won’t let go.

Thursday completed the prediction👇

Shameless fun and the lady’s wedding present to me! Going home tiddley.

#TankThursday Something new is being uncovered next month. And before anyone asks — it’s not a Centurion tank.

A Substack paper on the recent social media hullabaloo about German rearmament - pwblood.substack.com/p/germany-re...

On 14 March 2022, I observed a political rhetoric take root and 4 years later its become entrenched in domestic politics. A paper about Realkrieg today. pwblood.substack.com/p/the-art-of...

On 14 March 2022, I observed a political rhetoric take root and 4 years later its become entrenched in domestic politics. A paper about Realkrieg today. pwblood.substack.com/p/the-art-of...

The other kind of Train spotting with a renowned boozer (no names but he carries his beer in a brown paper bag). This year’s Severn Valley Railway gala weekend and the local pubs.

Lunch on the move:

The case for strategic humanitarianism - pwblood.substack.com/p/humanitari...

The case for strategic humanitarianism - pwblood.substack.com/p/humanitari...

Thoughts on the changing global order - pwblood.substack.com/p/amexit-and...

Who remembers RedAir of the TV show Buccaneer?

The upside of downsizing and #AI

#IranWar - Enduring US operational doctrine. One of these men has spurs, the other had courage and both endeavoured to surround themselves with enemies.

The Garden of Earthly Delights (detail), by Hieronymus Bosch, 1480-1505, 📸 by @alexbrandon

Biddy likes her Easter eggs:

Preparations for September. Have a safe weekend everyone.

Fair well old friends - the left pair crossed Second Bull Run, the pair to the right covered the northern Ardennes battlefield.

Why is the F15e flying sorties over Iran in 2026? Genuinely interested to know why.

Happy Easter to those who follow Easter tidings.

April fools. It’s our first wedding anniversary today. The lady is in Düsseldorf and I’m in London - it’s been a fun year!🌹