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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Great morning leading the Melton Mowbray Navigation tour for the Melton U3A car & transport group! We explored the waterway's history, sharing tragic & amusing stories. Love that local residents discovered hidden spots they've never seen before! #MeltonMowbray #LocalHistory #IndustrialHeritage

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

L❤️ve M❤️lton M❤️wbray Many thanks to www.localgraffitiartists.com for really brightening up the walk down through Petfoods and the Scalford Brook with this truly wonderful nature mural they have painted on the old factory brick wall. youtube.com/shorts/9C279... #meltonmowbray #nature #art #wildlife

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

For anyone thats interested, I’ve finally decided to push forward with creating my YouTube channel. Only a couole of videos at moment but more to follow. Any follows would be greatly appreciated. You can find my YouTube channel @HistoryFare or via the following link 👇 youtube.com/@historyfare...

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HistoryFare

Join me at HistoryFare for an unforgettable journey into the past. Based in the historic market town of Melton Mowbray - renowned for its pork pies, Stilton cheese and vibrant heritage, as a milita...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Coventry’s damaged Cathedral remains a symbol of the impact of war. Join myself & @battlefieldben.bsky.social on a walking tour looking at the story of Destruction, Courage, and Coventry’s Spirit. 11 April 2026 £10/person For details & to sign up, please visit 👇 historyfare.co.uk/events/blitz...

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Destruction, Courage, and Coventry’s Spirit

The impact of the Second World War on the city of Coventry, England, remains part of the city’s identity to this day. Between 1940 to 41 the city was bombed on numerous occasions.

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

The former control tower at RAF Melton Mowbray. This was a rather rare & unique design of Tower in that it was an experimental design having 3 floors, thought to be the only one of its type in the country. It was sadly demolished in the 1970s

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Having signed a MOU with Liberation Route Europe last year, it's an honour to team up with @battlefieldben.bsky.social to put on a Coventry Blitz walking tour to mark the 85th Anniversary of the air raid on the 8th/9th April 1941. For full details visit my website historyfare.co.uk/events/blitz...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Really happy with my latest review for "The Mighty Eighth Battlefield Tour". The #1 priority on any of my tours is guaranteeing you, the valued customer a great tour. I feel confident that you’ll agree – taking part in a HistoryFare tour is time well spent. historyfare.co.uk/the-mighty-e...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Great meeting with @tfconsultancy.bsky.social discussing the development of a Cultural Framework and putting culture at the heart of development and renewal in #MeltonMowbray. #meltonmowbray #heritage #travel #tourism #arts #culture #economy #historytour #walkingtour #heritage #guidedtours

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

My latest substack post tells the story of a strange find under the floorboards of Newport Lodge during the demolition of the building in 1958. To read the full story, follow the link below open.substack.com/pub/historyf... #localhistory #militaryhistory #meltonmowbray

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

I love delving into history & sharing it with you! If you’re enjoying them, there’s a little way you can get involved at "Buy Me a Coffee" – it’s a small way to help fuel the next journey of discovery! 👉 buymeacoffee.com/HistoryFare #localhistory #militaryhistory

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HistoryFare

I am a local historian & tour guide based in Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire and am passionate about the local history and military history.History is meant to be shared and I hope you will enjoy rea

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

In my latest article for the RAF Association look at the development of helicopters used in the Search and Rescue role within the Royal Air Force rafauk.org/3GhcX6j

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

This memorial commemorates the Jewish Deaf victims of #WW2 and can be found on Hortusplantsoen, Amsterdam. From 1928 to 1976, a school for deaf people stood at Hortusplantsoen 2.

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Thank you to everyone who turned out tonight at Melton Carnegie Museum, Melton Mowbray, where I delivered my talk about Melton Mowbray in #ww2 looking at life on the home front. #localhistory #militaryhistory #homefront

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Trying trace the service history of this chap and getting confused with the TR Battallions. His service number was TR/10/75701 but he then went into the MGC 103rd Coy. Did the Battalions of the TR 10 Division train recruits for the MGC? @1418research.bsky.social can you help? TIA

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Between 1942 and 1945, Titchwell beach in Norfolk was used by the Royal Tank Regiment as a firing range. Hidden in the sand for decades are the remains of two Covenanter A13 Mark III / Cruiser Mark V tanks. Not a lot left of them today. #WW2

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Todays Substack article continues here with Operation SUNBURN - Part Two, looking at how the RAF was subjected to more terrorist attacks in January & February 1946. To read Part Two click here 👇 historyfare.substack.com/p/operation-...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

My latest article looks at the RAF's involvement in Operation SUNBURN during 1945/46 & the UK attempts to control illegal immigration and the encouragment of Jews emigrating to Palestine was seen as an easy solution. To read this free post, follow the link 👇 historyfare.substack.com/p/operation-...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Remembering the millions who were affected by the holocaust, not only those who lost their lives but also the survivors.

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

My latest Substack article is now live. The story of Soldier's Pass at Killiecrankie & how a postcard sent me on a journey of discovery from the Jacobite Rebellion to a Great War veteran and recipient of the Military Cross gallantry award. Read it here 👇https://substack.com/home/post/p-155621773

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Today's FREE substack article is now up and available to read. Find out more about the famous painting "The Melton Breakfast" painted by Scottish painter Sir Francis Grant who made #meltonmowbray his home. Click here to read the article 👇 substack.com/home/post/p-...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

My latest substack article is now live. It is a republish of my #HistoricMelton article about Burton Lazars Leper Hospital that was published in Thursdays Melton Times. To read it, click here 👇 open.substack.com/pub/historyf...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

My latest substck article is now live and looks at the story of a Royal Navy Sea Heron aircraft that was used as a training aid back in the 1970's by the RAVC depot in Melton Mowbray. Read the remarkable story here 👇 open.substack.com/pub/historyf...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

My latest Substack article about 'Flash Harry' Sir Malcolm Sargent and his connections to Melton Mowbray is now up for you to read. Read it for free here 👇 substack.com/home/post/p-...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

My latest substack article looks at the story of 2nd Lt Charles William North Garstin, who was KIA on 24 Aug 1914, becoming Melton Mowbray's 1st casualty of the Great War. Read his story here 👇 open.substack.com/pub/historyf...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

My latest Substack article is now out and available to read and looks at the story of the English Civil War in Melton Mowbray with Colonel Sir Edward Rossiter and the Battle of Ankle Hill. Read it now for free via 👇 open.substack.com/pub/historyf...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

My latest substack article looks at the pioneering days of the fledgling RAF's role in 'Policing the Empire' with 55 (Bomber) Squadron and the 'Akforce'. open.substack.com/pub/historyf...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

My latest substack tells the story of a Wimbledon Grandslam tennis player who was Mentioned in Despatches in #WW2 whilst serving with the SOE and lived at Digby House in Melton Mowbray. #localhistory #militaryhistory #soe open.substack.com/pub/historyf...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

The famous actor David Niven, star of many a great film, has connections to Melton Mowbray through his first wife Primmie, whom he met whilst she was serving as a WAAF during #WW2. Read all about the connections in my latest FREE Substack post. substack.com/@historyfare...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Just before Xmas, I said there will be exciting times ahead in 2025, well the first one is here - I'm now on Substack! Some of the blogs will be exclusive content for paid subscribers only. Please do pop across to substack and subscribe to my blogs. substack.com/@historyfare

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Independant Melton Mowbray tour guide, RAF veteran, military historian & genealogist specialising in military research.

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

To all supporters of HistoryFare , thank you for all your support during 2024, and I look forward to seeing you at an event soon in 2025. Happy New Year everyone.

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Just in case I can't find my way back to my room tonight, it's nice of them to provide a map! If only these walls could talk - amazing history!

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

My latest short article for the @RAFAssociation looking at No 10 (RAAF) Sqn during #WW2. www.facebook.com/share/p/eaXw...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

My latest article for the @RAFAssociation looks at the GQ Parasuit developed specifically for use by the turret gunners of the Boulton Paul Defiant. Quite often seen as a failure but this workhorse served from the start of #WW2 right through to the end. rafa.org.uk/blog/2024/12...

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The Battle of the Heligoland Bight

Brian Fare looks at the origins of the GQ Parasuit, designed during WWII to offer gunners flying aboard the Defiant the best chance of escape should they need to bale out. During the 1930’s the Royal...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

85 years ago today, the Battle of Heligoland Bight took place on 18th December 1939 and was the first named air battle of the Second World War. Pleased to have had an input into the article by the @RAFAssociation. To read all about it visit 👇 rafa.org.uk/blog/2024/12...

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The Battle of the Heligoland Bight

The Battle of the Heligoland Bight took place on 18 December 1939 and is now regarded as a turning point in the war following heavy losses for the Royal Air Force during the disastrous daylight raid. ...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Really humbled to have received a Highly Commended Award in the New Tourism Business category and to be nominated as a finalist in the Best Days Out category at the @loveleics Tourism & Hospitality Awards 2024. #ltha2024

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

So today is the big day with the 2024 Leicestershire Tourism Awards taking place tonight. I'm pleased to say that HistoryFare has been nominated as a finalist in both the New Tourism Business category and the public vote for the 'Best Day Out in Leicestershire Attraction/Experience.' Thank You

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Big shout out to all my RAF and RAFA contacts. Please help RAFA to develop their services they provide to the #RAFFamily by taking 10 minutes out of your busy schedules to complete this survey. Thank you. online1.snapsurveys.com/interview/30...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Join me this coming Saturday on my last guided tour of 2024 when we look at how #melton became famous for "Painting the Town Red" & what the Marquis of Waterford got up to in the early hours of Thursday, 6th April 1837. For details and to book, visit 👇 historyfare.co.uk/events/paint...

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Painting the Town Red Walking Tour - HistoryFare

Melton Mowbray is famous for Fox Hunting and one of the historic ‘stories’ from the 1830s relates to the Marquis of Waterford and the expression “painting the town red” which came about when the Marqu...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

The pulpit King's Lynn Minster. The cross on the pillar behind the pulpit was presented by the King's Lynn branch of the Far East Prisoners of War on their 20th Anniversary of release from captivity. The cross commemorates Prisoners of War held in the Far East 1941-1945. #fepows #ww2 #warmemorial

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Managed to pick up this #WW1 Peace mug today. Not only has it a WW1 connection, but also a local connection to #Meltonmowbray. Admiral Beatty who is depicted on the mug lived at Brooksby Hall and unveiled the WW1 war memorial in St Mary's Church. #militaryhistory #localhistory

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Does anyone have any info on RAFVR lapel badges, ie is there a register of which badge serial number was issued to which person? The # is not the same as their service #.

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Nice addition to my collection, an original order of ceremony from the unveiling of the CWGC Runnymede Memorial by HM Queen Elizabeth II on 17th October 1953.

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

The next Painting The Town Red tour of #meltonmowbray is on Saturday 30th November at 10am. Ticket £5/person Booking and further info online at historyfare.co.uk/events/paint... #localhistory #paintthetownred

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Order your HistoryFare #GiftVouchers for #guidedtours of #meltonmowbray in time for #christmas historyfare.co.uk/historyfare-...

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HistoryFare @historyfare.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

The guys from No 136 Bomb Disposal Squad based at The Spinney in #MeltonMowbray during 1940 - 1942 were one of the teams diverted to Coventry to deal with the aftermath of the #coventryblitz 84 years ago #OTD 14 Nov 1940. #WW2

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