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Talking Pictures TV @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Filmed after the start of the Blitz, this short documentary explores the daily commute into London from the suburbs. CITY BOUND (1941) 9:25am on #TPTV

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Marc Morris @marcmorris.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

You can currently download my Norman Conquest book for only 99p. www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...

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RG Poulussen @rgpoulussen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

(1916.) British Mark I tank being loaded on a train platform, bound for Russia, at Forster's works in Lincoln. #WW1 #HISTORY

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Bart⚓️ @bartgonnissen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

1/26 In August 1942, an island was weeks from surrender, and everything depended on one tanker. She was torpedoed, bombed, had two aircraft crash onto her, broke her back, was abandoned twice, and arrived with her decks awash, lashed between two destroyers. The SS Ohio. A🧵 #maritimehistory

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archivetvmusings @archivetvmusings.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Dad's Army - Is There Honey Still For Tea? (19th September 1975). Godfrey's cottage is directly in the flight path of a proposed new aerodrome and so will need to be demolished. Mainwaring elects the break the news to him, but this turns out to be a tricky task ....

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Stephen Fisher @seaspitfires.com · 16/09/2026

I confess I'm not a huge Pressure fan. Admittedly it's my area of expertise so anything not right will stand out more, but Pressure goes beyond condensing history into a film – instead it's complete fiction that damages real history. Here's my review.

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Pressure: A very fictional retelling of a crucial D-Day decision

In 2000, an unusual motion was passed in the House of Commons. It noted the inaccuracies in the new Hollywood movie U-571, recognised the true history of the capture of an Enigma machine by HMS Bul…

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Phillips OBrien @phillipspobrien.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Midweek update is out, first part free. This week provides the starkest evidence of the decline of the US and the end of the American Age. Militarily, diplomatically and with the markets, US weakness is being repeatedly revealed. Do not look away. phillipspobrien.substack.com/p/midweek-up...

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Midweek Update #28: The End Of The American Age: The US In Retreat Militarily, Diplomatically And With The Markets

Hi All,

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Marc Morris @marcmorris.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

There's a fairly epic wargaming recreation of the Battle of Hastings happening in Newark next month. For more details, see www.hastings960.co.uk

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Marc Morris @marcmorris.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

With Bayeux Tapestry mania mounting, I thought it worth pointing out that my book about the Norman Conquest begins with a description of the famous embroidery and explains why it's uniquely important. You can read it for free here: shorturl.at/vjjay

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Nick Le Huray @nickleh.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I have had a delivery of more copies of my book. If you want to find out more and where you can obtain a copy follow this link. While you are there consider subscribing for updates from my website and you could win a signed copy. nicklehuray.com/book/

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My first book “Tides of Defiance” was published in May 2026. The book tells the story of those that attempted to escape from the German Occupied Channel Islands. If you want to find out…

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RG Poulussen @rgpoulussen.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

In "A Bridge Too Far" American paratroopers, who have heroically crossed the Waal River, capture the Waal Bridge, before British tanks cross it. Fact: the tanks crossed the bridge before the Americans attacked it. 😉

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Brian Dunn@briandunn.bsky.social‬ @briandunn.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

When HMS Royal Sovereign was broken up, the elevation gear from her main guns were salvaged and repurposed for the Mark 1 radio telescope at Jodrell Bank built between 1955-57. #NavalHistory

HMS Royal Sovereign at Philadelphia in 1943.

The Mark 1 radio telescope at Jodrell Bank, Cheshire, England.

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Andrew Manning @andrewmanning.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

That looks like the box art on the Matchbox kit I made when I was a youngster.

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Nick Le Huray @nickleh.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

I now have a small stock of books back in. If you would like a signed copy let me know.

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RG Poulussen @rgpoulussen.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I used the diary of this lady in Little Sense Of Urgency, the *most comprehensive Market Garden account* to date. Full of verifiable facts and maps, instead of stories. Please visit my website and purchase my book. A retweet would help me very much!

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Nick Le Huray @nickleh.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Another lovely review for my book “Tides of Defiance” 🙏 thank you. Available on Amazon wherever you are or from @barnthorn.bsky.social .

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Hush-Kit aviation news, history & satire @hushkit.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Spent years building up a big following on Twitter, essential for publicising my aviation blog, which I live from. Desperate to leave it & publicise on nicer platforms, but I have too few follows. If you want to help me escape, do give this a share. Much obliged. My blog here: hushkit.substack.com

A Sea Harrier FA.2 facing the camera on a post that says: Spent years building up a big following on Twitter, essential for publicising my aviation blog, which I live from. Desperate to leave it & publicise on nicer platforms, but I have too few follows. If you want to help me escape, do give this a share. Much obliged. My blog here: hushkit.substack.com

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NW London Time Machine @timenw.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Check the @mhhistsoc.bsky.social They have done interesting events forthcoming Mill Hill Historical Society Website share.google/hXzEDn2uUeT6...

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Clare Mulley @claremulley.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Happy birthday to the only woman in Chiswick who knows how to use a Sten gun. #PatOwtram, 103 today, served at a Y station (wireless intercept) during #WW2, received the #LegionDHonneur, later devised #AskTheFamily for tv, wrote her memoirs #CenturySisters …

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RG Poulussen @rgpoulussen.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Good Morning! (Pretty ridiculous, Mr. Ambrose. Introducing yet another myth, in just a few words. Band of Brothers, Episode 4. #WW2 #HISTORY)

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RG Poulussen @rgpoulussen.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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Marc H (New Forest Ramble) @newforestramble.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

If you want an idea for a day out next weekend, there's a WW2 history and heritage event on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June at Buckler’s Hard. Free talks, exhibition, displays, vintage wartime vehicles, and more.

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The Aviation Show @theaviation.show · 06/06/2026

Right about now (BDST) W/C L.E. Healy, the AAEAF armaments officer, received a call from the Air Ministry reminding him that the 1000 lb bomb had not been cleared for use on the Hawker Typhoon. Healy replied with one of the finest memos of WW2. RCAF Typhoons had dropped 48 of them that morning.

Loose Minute - AIR 37/798 Typhoon Bomber

To: W/Odr. Ops. 7

You may consider the following to be of historical interest:

At 10.30 hrs today, an officer of the Air Ministry, Whitehall, telephoned to state that it was not yet possible for the Air Ministry to "clear" Typhoon aircraft for the carriage of 1,000 lb bombs and that the M.A.P. was being asked to carry out an investigation into the question.

As you are, no doubt, aware, we have for the past two months been fitting 1,000 lb. bomb racks to Typhoon aircraft, and the Typhoon carrying 2 x 1000 lb bombs is our primary weapon against certain tactical targets.

It was suggested to the Air Ministry official concerned that he might like to take the following action:-
(i)Try to stop A.E.A.F. from putting 1,000 lb bombs onto Typhoons.
(ii) Recover any 1,000 lb bombs which may already have been dropped by Typhoons and explain to the recipients that the bombs were dropped in error.

L.E. HEALY, Wing Commander, Arm.1
June 6, 1944.

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Nick Le Huray @nickleh.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

If you have enjoyed the book please do what Andrew has done and rate it on Amazon and give it a review. 🙏

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Andrew Manning @andrewmanning.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

(Not sure where that question mark came from 😂)

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Andrew Manning @andrewmanning.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

I’m not far off finishing it? Really good. I’ve put a five star review on Amazon 🙂

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Talking Pictures TV @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Be careful what you wish for... THE MONKEY'S PAW (1948) 10:10am #MichaelMartinHarvey #SydneyTafler #AlfieBass #MiltonRosmer #MegsJenkins thriller #TPTVsubtitles

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London Industrial @londonindustrial.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

An Airfix Products packing case from the 1970s, and the kit that was packed in it. Images courtesy of Mike Grant

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Dan Kaszeta FRHistS @dankaszeta.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Nah. This bollocks. There was no effort in Nazi Germany to develop chemical weapon payloads for V1/V2 missiles. And the rocketry and nerve agent guys were compartmented from each other

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Andrew Manning @andrewmanning.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

I guess those who died on the islands during the occupation (Minefields, Deported to Concentration Camps, Malnutrition etc.) will take that even higher. PS Enjoying the book 👍

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Nina Baker @ninabake2.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

#Authors #SelfPublishing Does anyone know of a print-on-demand platform that includes dust jackets with its hardbacks?

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Roger Protz @rogerprotz.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Incommunicado in beer judging so failed to post breaking news earlier today: Greene King selling its Old Speckled Hen brands to Spanish brewer Estrella Damm, now brewing in Eagle Brewery in Bedford. GK is building new plant in Bury St Edmunds so is not leaving brewing but is still a curious decision

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Jane Gulliford Lowes @lydiajane13.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Can anyone recommend a history of mine warfare that deals with all types of mines please? Most seem limited either to naval or land-based mines - I'm looking for something which encompasses mine warfare generally. Thank you!

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Andrew Manning @andrewmanning.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Perhaps get some jungle warfare tips from this?

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Andrew Manning @andrewmanning.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Could have done with one of those classic sunny, energy sapping finals, with players dropping from cramp after an hour

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The Aviation Show @theaviation.show · 15/05/2026

I've been looking at the images of Helen Richey's notepad as held by the SDASM Archive, and the life of an ATA pilot was certainly a busy one! Her notepad includes the addresses of friends in London and jotted down quotes she wanted to remember. Richey was a remarkable pilot. More in the Alt Text.

A portrait of Helen Richey in her ATA uniform. Image: SDASM Archive.

Richey's notebook open to the 25th Sept - Oct 11 (year not specified), showing her flying and a number of Spitfire deliveries. Image: SDASM Archive.

Richey's notebook opened to Sept 10th-12th (year not specified), showing four Spitfire deliveries, a Walrus, an Auster and a Fairchild, all delivered safely. Image: SDASM Archive.

Richey's jotting down of the first half of Amelia Earhart's poem 'Courage', which reads in full:

'Courage is the price that Life exacts for granting peace,
The soul that knows it not, knows no release,
From little things;
Knows not the livid loneliness of fear
Nor mountain heights where bitter joy can hear
The sound of wings.”

Richey was Earhart's co-pilot for the 1936 Bendix Air Race, where they placed fifth. The race was famously won by Louise Thaden and Blanche Noyes in a Beechcraft Staggerwing.

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Andrew Manning @andrewmanning.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

And Rene Descartes was a drunken fart, I drink therefore I am

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RG Poulussen @rgpoulussen.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

So, I'm going to visit Normandy, *for the first time*!! Need some off the beaten track things to watch. Little known museums, etcetera. Input, I now need some input from you guys! A repost would be nice!!

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RG Poulussen @rgpoulussen.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

If you want a bespoke battlefield tour in the Arnhem-Nijmegen are, give me a call. I know some things about Market Garden. 😉

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Dr Prit Buttar @dienekes.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Publication day.

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RG Poulussen @rgpoulussen.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

(Not colourised.) #OTD in 1942, Waterbeach airfield. Groundcrew refueling a Short Stirling I from 1651 Heavy Conversion Unit. #WW2 #HISTORY

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NW London Time Machine @timenw.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Ai slop versus accurate imagery. The top image is doing the rounds on social media. The imagery is nonsense. The bus is wrong - to my knowledge Routemasters never ran that 114 route. The train is wrong. The station is wildly inaccurate & seems to be a church. The Lido buildings are wrong.

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Marc Morris @marcmorris.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Download my Castle book for 99p. www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/...

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

New for @josimarfootball.bsky.social: Fifa’s new prediction market partner Predictstreet received its Gibraltar gambling licence a mere nine days after the company was founded, and one of its directors works for a law firm of which the Minister who issued that licence is a partner.

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Abracadabra - josimarfootball.com

Fifa’s new prediction market partner Predictstreet received its Gibraltar gambling licence a mere nine days after the company was founded, and one of its directors works for a law firm of which the Mi...

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 24/04/2026

Just FYI there’s an account on here called @redditspaceviewes.bsky.social (with over 200k followers) that is posting a bunch of AI slop (including a “Saturn polar hexagon” with 8 sides) and claiming it’s NASA imagery. If you see anything posted by them, it’s likely fake.

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Andrew Manning @andrewmanning.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Fascinating, looks rather like some sort of autogyro en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitcair...

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Pitcairn PCA-2 - Wikipedia

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Mill Hill Historical Society @mhhistsoc.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Another video of Hendon Aerdrome recently released on YouTube by Reuters This time from 1930 with crowds watching airplanes in formation, parachutists and a strange plane which appears to have a rota-blade

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1930 England: Royal Air Force Display at Hendon

YouTube video by Reuters Connect

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