Well, he would, wouldn't he? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Go on. You know you need to. #ww1 #genealogy #vlaanderen #wo1 uk.bookshop.org/p/books/from...

Just heard that the first volume of "London Pride", a book on the London Regiment to which I have contributed a chapter, will be available to buy from publisher Helion Books website from 15 December. Good pressie. #ww1 #genealogy My bit is on researching the men of the regiment.

Seems to me that Badenoch is possibly the thickest senior MP I have ever heard. Possibly even pushing Truss for the title. Where do they find these people?

How the Daily Mail has responded to a Budget that will slightly raise wages for young people, vs how they responded to a Budget that almost crashed the entire economy

Good to see that the DVLA is now outsourcing its processes to a garden centre.

A few updates to this page today: www.longlongtrail.co.uk/soldiers/a-s... #ww1 #genealogy

My attendance record in the European Parliament was the 4th worst out of 751 MEPs, yet I managed to turn up to vote AGAINST plans to tackle Russian misinformation. Thankfully this is of no interest to the media.

A little graphic that you may find useful #ww1 #genealogy explains how a battalion was maintained in strength

Seems that Putin has instructed Farage to lay low for a while.

Interesting little piece on National Archives MH106 records. #ww1 #genealogy www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-...

Nathan Gill – the former Reform Wales leader – was convicted of taking bribes to ask pro-Russian questions. Relatively easy to prove. But what if others like him took cash to do something less *obviously* pro-Russian, but still very much in Russia's interests. Something like... Brexit.

Life imprisonment for treason? BBC News - www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8... Reform UK's former Wales leader Nathan Gill is being sentenced over pro-Russia bribes - BBC News

“Now let’s see, where was I?…oh yes…3: Overrule/Ignore expert advice; 4: Authorise the purchase of unsuitable and overpriced PPE from mates of colleagues; 5: Grant Peerages to fellow conspirators; 6: Deny all responsibility for thousands of deaths; 7: Make another fortune on the Lecture circuit.

Seeing @fourteeneighteen.co.uk write about the 14th Highland Light Infantry earlier reminds me of the blog I wrote about great uncle Walter a couple of years ago. PoW and later Coldstream Guardsman.

Remembered this today, when looking for something else. #ww1 #genealogy #highlandlightinfantry www.longlongtrail.co.uk/14th-hli-rai...

Applause, please, for NHS and Avonside Health Centre. Twice in a month I've submitted an online request for an appointment for my wife. Both times, dealt with within three hours - one a home visit from our GP. #nhs #leamington #warwick

The next edition of "A house through time" is nearing completion - and it looks as though my name will appear in the credits. Well, that makes a nice change! Going to be great to see what they have included. #ww1 #genealogy

I'm delighted to host at The Long, Long Trail this splendid article "Highland Mountain Gunners at Gallipoli". #ww1 #genealogy See www.longlongtrail.co.uk/highland-mou...

NEWS! Children in Need celebrates raising less than half the amount Michelle Mone still owes the government for faulty PPE

Latest addition to the Long, Long Trail is an article on the South Midland Divisional Cyclist Companies. #ww1 #genealogy See www.longlongtrail.co.uk/south-midlan...

85 years ago #today #otd the bombing of Coventry. Terrible day for the city.

Actor George Sewell 1924-2007. Was a Great War enthusiast. Terrific bloke. Got to know him over breakfast and dinner at several WFA seminars.

My wife's grandfather and great-uncle (McSloy) named on the tally wall at Woodhorn Museum, on the site of the former colliery. #ashington #woodhorn #northumberland If you have not been, do visit www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/woodhorn

I could not agree more.

John Le Carre was right about the British establishment and how the alumni of the best schools will sell out their own country for status and money and in particular a desperate desire for American attention

On #RemembranceDay, we remember all those who gave their lives fighting in the First World War. Find out how to trace your ancestors in the war with our research guide: www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

@stopfundinghate.bsky.social Just caught this on @lbc.co.uk news. Glad I did as I certainly won't be using Checkatrade ever again

Norfolk Record Office - Soldiers' Wills @fourteeneighteen.co.uk

Johnson makes Michael Foot look dapper.

An absolute disgrace. And the way things are going, UK won't be far behind.

In memory of Frank, Harry, Albert, Charles, Thomas, William, Gabriel and James, and all other members of my family who experienced the terrible Great War.

Remembering #OTD 1914 the terrible losses suffered by the remnants of the battalions of 22nd Brigade in their attack near Armagh Wood in the First Battle of Ypres. #ww1 #genealogy

Hardly any fireworks here last night. I guess they are all spread out over the weeks that now cover Diwali, switching on Christmas lights, birthdays, people winning the bakeoff, whatevs. Shame, really. 5 November was THE great night of the year when I was growing up.

Just completed work on researching a soldier of the QO Royal West Kent Regiment. When he enlisted in 1915 he could only sign his name by using a mark, i.e. he could not write. I cannot recall ever seeing that before. After the 1870 Elementary Education Act, it became most uncommon. #ww1 #genealogy

Volume 1 of London Pride is on its way! It examines London’s Territorial Force (TF) from 1908-21, exploring its unique structure, socio-economic composition, military operations during the GW. Ideal for office & home use & Xmas presents. Reg interest: tinyurl.com/25tty85e @parhistory.bsky.social

What, precisely, is poignant about that?

#OTD 1918 The last major action for British forces in the Great War: the Battle of the Sambre #ww1 #genealogy Here's a snapshot of one part of the battle: see www.longlongtrail.co.uk/the-liberati...

I struggle to think of a more complete waste of money.

The entire chain of command should be sacked. BBC News - Jaysley Beck: Ex-sergeant jailed for sexual assault on soldier - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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#otd 1914 #ww1 #genealogy www.longlongtrail.co.uk/london-scott...

Latest addition to The Long, Long Trail is "The location of 4th Stationary Hospital at Arques". See www.longlongtrail.co.uk/the-location...

#31daysofgraves #day29occuptation Sir John Smith. Mayor of Derby. Relative on my mother's side.

This. I drove through a place today that has zip tied a cardboard poppy to every lamppost. I read again of well-meaning ladies who crocheted thousands of poppies. Why? What do they think these things achieve?

Sad news indeed. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #ww1 #genealogy

Great article

A frustrating research case on the go. I have a good detailed story up to him being gassed on 25.9.1915. Then completely barren until transfer to reserve 1919. Not a single thing to be found. What a shame. #ww1 #research

My latest addiion to the Long, Long Trail is an article on a Western Front place you may never have heard of: Quinconce. #ww1 #genealogy See www.longlongtrail.co.uk/gazetteer-of...

"If you’re a bunch of racist Israeli football hooligans who want to travel to the UK for sport - the British government will fund your security when the police say it’s unsafe for you to come. It will approve your visa" "But if you’re an 11 year old table tennis prodigy from Iran ...."