Special day retracing the FWW footsteps of the grandfather of these Aussie clients, on behalf of @sophie1wwtours.bsky.social. He served with 58th AIF in & around Villers-Bretonneux in 1918 & was promoted as a direct replacement for Cpl Ernest Gladstone, KIA 2/9/1918, aged just 20. #SGWT #FWW #WW1

A day on the Somme, today, following in the footsteps of Pte (later Cpl) Charles Thoday, 58th AIF, with his grandchildren. The area around Flers / Guedecourt was the main focus, as he served there in late 1916 / early 1917. In Amiens, tonight. @sophie1wwtours.bsky.social #SGWT #FWW #WW1

Guiding a Maori client in the footsteps of his Gt Grandfather, who was wounded on 7/6/17 at Messines. Took him to the NZ memorial there, and - in an otherwise cloudless sky - this fern shaped cloud appeared above where we were. Hairs standing on back of neck moment. #SGWT #NZ #FWW #WW1

Elsewhere in Belgium, tonight, that’s a great result for the Toon. #NUFC #ECL ⚫️⚪️

BREAKING🚨⚫️⚪️: Harvey Barnes' goal against Union Saint-Gilloise means he and his father, John, are the first father and son to score for the same team in Champions League history.

First full day in and around #Ypres, guiding two Australians and a New Zealander in the footsteps of their respective ancestors, on behalf of @sophie1wwtours.bsky.social #SGWT #FWW #WW1

Last night, I decided I’d quite like some whisky, so I booked a Whoosh delivery from Tesco, but because I didn’t want them to think bad of me, I also ordered some chicken breasts and toothpaste, neither of which I needed. #guiltshop

I’m old enough to remember when ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’ sounded like futuristic dystopia. #gettingold

A brave effort, tonight, but ultimately not good enough for a top, top side like Barcelona. There’ll be better nights to come, I’m sure. #NUFC ⚫️⚪️

Sad news. What an icon. #Redford www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0...

3 shots (worth 0.45xG) 2 key passes (A pass leading to a shot) 1 goal Lovely debut from Nick Woltemade. #NUFC

Off and running. Great debut for wor Nick. #NUFC ⚫️⚪️

Murphy is a good idea today, he made Isak a star after all 😏 #NUFC

War memorial window. Holy Trinity Church, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands. Commemorating 2nd Lieutenant Eric Arthur Walker of the King’s Shropshire Light Infantry. Died 29th December 1915 in France. First World War. #LestWeForget

The absolutely stunning 15th century bay window in the great hall of Gainsborough Old Hall, Lincolnshire 😍🤩

I have felt powerless and disturbed since the first time I had to do an active shooter drill with my second-graders 20 years ago. Since then, more than half a million kids have personally experienced a shooting at their school and tens of millions have cowered in their classrooms imagining a shooter

My very first grandchild - born this morning - and her very happy and proud grandad. #family

Remembering my Great Great Uncle Billy Liddle. Gassed during 3rd Ypres whilst serving with 55th (West Lancs) Divisional Ammunition Column. Succumbed #OTD at Canadian No.1 Gen Hospital, Etaples, 108 years ago. Buried Etaples #CWGC

@thegreatwargroup.bsky.social #FWWhist #History #1GM #FWW #Grande-Guerre #WW1

Mood. #dogs #saturdaynight

Democrat @raskin.house.gov excoriates Nigel Farage for banning journalists from Reform UK events: "I'm asking you a direct question. Why do you ban journalists who oppose your views from coming to your events? Why did you tell local government not to do interviews with your local newspaper?"

Years ago, if you would have told me that the player who scored a winner for #NUFC at Wembley would be more hated than Michael Owen within months it would have been incomprehensible. Such a sad outcome.

Alexander Isak SOLD to Liverpool #nufc #lfc www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/footba...

From hero to zero. What a way to end your time with a club where you were idolised by the fans, and where you truly made your name. Yes, sling your hook, bonny lad. #NUFC ⚫️⚪️

And finally, this interminable and stressful transfer window heads towards its end. Thank goodness for that. Despite the Isak saga, I’d say that it’s been a very good one for Newcastle United, but my goodness has it been hard work. #NUFC ⚫️⚪️

Imagine being 70-odd, seen life, and ending up being this much of a couple of twisted up bitter ignorant old fucks. I hope they’ve been nicked. Dickheads.

I’m genuinely excited about this signing. Looks to have some real quality. #NUFC

"This is a very historic club, a great shirt to wear, and I'm very happy to now have it on. I want to get used to this beautiful city and can't wait to get the season started because the games are what it's all about." Absolutely mad times at Newcastle United. #NUWFC #NUFCWomen #WSL #WSL2

Some old print work. These were shot between 2012 and 2018 on the Western Front as part of a project called Vanishing Points. In order, The Redoubt, Road to Devil’s Wood, Lost Light and Boundary. Each image is usually following a person/story. Some were family, or friends relatives, or just folk.

Absolutely stunned to confirm we have completed the signing of Oona Sevenius from Swedish side FC Rosengard. A star for Finland at this summer's Euro's and considered one of the best prospects in the women's game, this is a big get for the club. Welcome, Oona! ⚫️⚪️ #NUWFC #NUFCWomen #WSL #WSL2

Military Medicine(series at CVMM) Women volunteers aid soldiers in WW1 incl. famous Amelia Earhart PICS Voluntary Aid Detachment poster seeking British Empire women also recruited young Amelia Earhart 2000 Canadian women joined VAD 500 sent overseas Earhart met RFC pilots & caught the aviation bug

Military Medicine (series at CVMM) 28AUG 1904 Canadian Army Medical Corps formed Royal added 1919 WW1 21,453 men&women served Corps provided: field ambulances casualty clearing stations sanitary sections Canadian stationary hospitals PICS L-Stretcher Bearers WW1 R-No5Canadian Field Ambulance IWM

letterhead of the 1st Canadian Tank Battalion, 1918

My new book uses science to solve the Second World War once and for all. You will literally never need to read anything on the subject again. I have freed you.

Lots of people dislike the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation memorial at Pozieres - aesthetically and because of the likely link to the fraud committed by Yvonne Gracey. There is a petition (translation shown below) trying to get the memorial removed. www.change.org/p/enl%C3%A8v...

We can't allow ourselves to become numb to mass shootings. What happened today in Minneapolis is heartbreaking, and Michelle and I are praying for the parents who have lost a child or will be sitting at their hospital bedside after yet another act of unspeakable, unnecessary violence.

Duolingo has gone a bit ‘Freddie Mercury’ on me, this morning.

Someone someday, probably with a degree in psychology, is going to have a field day writing a book about how these guys quite voluntarily and unnecessarily debased themselves in front of the worst person in the world.

26 August 1911 | A Czech Jewish woman, Františka Roubičková, was born. She was deported to #Auschwitz from Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. She did not survive.

He’s wrong about everything, and thinks he’s right about everything. Hard to tell which is worse. The war will end when Russia decides no longer to fight. The US could make that happen with a few simple policies. Instead the Trump administration offers ridiculous analysis and pathetic excuses.

Just about recovered from the stress, hope, pride and ultimate agony of the #NUFC match, last night. Actually, no I haven’t.

Author copies of the ‘Made in Manchester’ paperback have arrived. Due out August 28th, with a fantastic new cover illustration. Available for preorder.

Why not treat yourself this Bank Holiday to one of these bargains: pen-and-sword.co.uk/search/author/… A massive Thank You to all the wonderful people @penswordbooks and @Frontline_Books for their advice, help and support. More to come soon. #WW1 #WW2 #POW #MilitaryCrime

So @pikegrey1418.bsky.social and I were overwhelmed by the warm welcome given to us & @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social by Kansas City last night to share our book with everyone this side of the atlantic. Massive thanks to everyone at the National WWI museum & of course our host @bartparish.bsky.social

We’ve been in Porto, since Sunday, and what a fabulous city it is! Aside from it being achingly beautiful, there is just so much to see and do, here. Day 1 was spent walking around and exploring, plus a tuk-tuk trip at the end of the day. 1/3 #Porto #Portugal

A very decent point for #NUFC on the road at Villa Park, today. The media will try and say that Isak’s absence cost us the full three points, but playing without ANY recognised striker was the real reason. Anyway, I’m quite happy. ⚫️⚪️

Reposting tonight the story of uncle Bert, a survivor of the Burma railway #VJDay80 farmboysandpioneers.com/2025/06/16/r...

Guy who had his country invaded V the invader

Woooooooooo we are so back! It’s the first proper @podonthetyne.bsky.social of a new era. Please have a listen, tell us what you think and prepare for more! #NUFC W/ @taylorpayne.bsky.social & @chrisdhwaugh.bsky.social #NUFC pod.fo/e/3129bd

Had a very hot but good first day out on the battlefields today. Visited whom I believe is a 1st cousin x3 of mine at Ebblinghem Military Cemetery, so peaceful & remote#ww1