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Niall Devitt

@historyniall.bsky.social
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Author, tenacious historian and researcher, love all trains-Camelot, QPR, The Fall, opera, film and comedy, Warner Brothers cartoons, Will Hay and importantly, where to find the best doughnut in London and how to make the perfect pot of tea to go with it!

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Stacey Wing @staceynwing.bsky.social · 9h
Yeah it’s def granny season 😂 time to dig out the cute boots & jumpers 😍 what you reading? I’ve chose this one next.
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Stacey Wing @staceynwing.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Always :) heating not on (yet) 😂 hope alls well
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I love Blackpool in the autumn. Err my mate is in Paris!
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
A bit of Art Noveau typeface to cheer your Saturday. London County Council Firestation, Euston. 1903.
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
dl-mail.ymail.com/ws/download/... 9F 92134 with a single chimney on the Bluebell Railway this morning working a freight.
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Stacey Wing @staceynwing.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Fabulous time seeing Oliver! At Gielgud Theatre 😍🎭
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Stacey Wing @staceynwing.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Minestrone season innit
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David Eerdmans @davideerdmans.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Vandaag rijdt er een speciale treinrit om afscheid te nemen van ICR, de Intercity-rijtuigen die sinds jaren 80 dienst doen. We gaan nog een keer een ronde rijden door NL en België. 🤓
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Rob Gotobed Books @robgotobedbooks.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
🎃 Rob Gotobed's first comedy book, The Canyons Of Rob Gotobed's Overactive Mind, contains the funniest Halloween story you'll ever read! 👻☠️🧛‍♂️🎃 IMDb: bit.ly/4eE9yxz Books: bit.ly/4hA0B7W
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Rob Gotobed @robgotobed.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I'll be signing books today from 9:00 am at Macy’s on 151 West 34th Street, New York. I will be there until I'm forcibly removed by their security.
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Rob Gotobed Books @robgotobedbooks.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Three books that are guaranteed to make you laugh out loud! Special October crazy prices. All eBooks now £3.99 and all paperbacks only £8.99! This is not just comedy—this is Rob Gotobed comedy! IMDb: bit.ly/4eE9yxz Books: bit.ly/4hA0B7W
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
www.politico.com/gallery/2026...
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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in th...
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Titanic & Olympic: How Were They Different?
YouTube video by Oceanliner Designs
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The tender from the rear. A young, dynamic bunch are working wonders. Thanks to Mark M for these v fresh images.
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Cab doors just repainted.
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
BR BR1C type tender off our 9F 92440 just restored and repainted and coupled to our welcome guest.
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The single chimney 9F gets acquainted with our Standard tank a few minutes ago at 75H Sheffield Park, Bluebell Railway..
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Stacey Wing @staceynwing.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Thanks 😂 have some NSE in return
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
www.theguardian.com/business/202... Total disgrace.
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Bosses of three firms that supply trains to UK railways made £3.5m last year
Rolling stock companies, which also paid out nearly £400m to shareholders, accused of profiting at passengers’ expense
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Just restored around the corner. A piece of First World War history.
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Barry Maher @barrymaher.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Check it out: amzn.to/4lPqn8V
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Kjcole (Lucinda)🇨🇦 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿♏️🦂🕊️🐞🦋🐇🍀 @kjcole.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Good morning 😘 happy Friday ☀️☕️🥨✨🧑‍🩰🍂🐢🧡
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Kjcole (Lucinda)🇨🇦 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿♏️🦂🕊️🐞🦋🐇🍀 @kjcole.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Sweet Thursday night dreams 😘 sleep well 😴✨🌙✨🕊️🧡
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Catherine Clarke @cathamclarke.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Some of you know that I'm working on a book about mud. And I'm a big fan of @radiolento.bsky.social (check them out if you've not discovered their beautiful soundscapes). So this is just perfect!
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Independent Historians Network (UK) @indyhistnetwork.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Have to plug one of our founders’ new book on this #histbookchat @lucyjanesantos.bsky.social has a deep dive into the making of the iconic film Some Like It Hot. Gorgeous looking book, and huge amounts of passion and research have gone into it.
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Past and Present @pastpresentsoc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
From the current issue: "The Making and Unmaking of Religious Toleration in Spanish Manila, 1571-1755" by Adrian Masters (University of Trier) #OpenAccess doi.org/10.1093/past...
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The making and unmaking of religious toleration in Spanish Manila, 1571–1755*
Abstract. This article traces the rise and collapse of religious toleration of non-Christian Chinese merchants in Spanish Manila between 1571 and 1755, off
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Have a nice picture of a huge Johnston '5' at Canning Town.
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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The Stepney Club - The Bluebell Railway in Sussex
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Volunteer at Bluebell Railway - The Bluebell Railway in Sussex
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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SteamLights - The Bluebell Railway in Sussex
SERVICE UPDATE: Between Thursday 24th September & Thursday 1st October, there will be no wheelchair user carriage available on Set A trains.
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Steam Footplate Tasters - The Bluebell Railway in Sussex
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Wealden Rambler Afternoon Tea - The Bluebell Railway in Sussex
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Golden Arrow Dinner Two Courses - The Bluebell Railway in Sussex
SERVICE UPDATE: Between Thursday 24th September & Thursday 1st October, there will be no wheelchair user carriage available on Set A trains.
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Character Days at Bluebell Railway - The Bluebell Railway in Sussex
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Giants of Steam - The Bluebell Railway in Sussex
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Niall Devitt @historyniall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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The Ghost Train - The Bluebell Railway in Sussex
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anthonyf2024.bsky.social @anthonyf2024.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
196109 kicks off proceedings this morning on the first of two trains to my destination
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anthonyf2024.bsky.social @anthonyf2024.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
50033 Glorious kicks off the day here, and she is looking well… glorious in the morning sun!
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anthonyf2024.bsky.social @anthonyf2024.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
33108 having had her summer holidays in the south at the Mid Hants and Bluebell Railways is back on her home steels, and thus gorgeous loco is next up for haulage today.
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anthonyf2024.bsky.social @anthonyf2024.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
D1062 Western Courier, the wonderful Whizzo is my third loco for haulage this morning! Here she is departing Bewdley with the second man preparing to take the token for the single line between here and Arley!
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anthonyf2024.bsky.social @anthonyf2024.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A delightful duo next: a pair of class 20s working in multiple with 20048 leading 20189!
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anthonyf2024.bsky.social @anthonyf2024.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
A truly unique locomotive next! The sole surviving Class 17 Clayton - the beautiful D8568!
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anthonyf2024.bsky.social @anthonyf2024.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The mighty D821 Greyhound takes over on haulage duties next today!
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anthonyf2024.bsky.social @anthonyf2024.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
46045 the stunning Peak rounds off the morning’s haulage - time for some lunch then some more diesels!
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anthonyf2024.bsky.social @anthonyf2024.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We resume with the afternoon session now and we kick off with 46045 for my second run with this beauty today!
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anthonyf2024.bsky.social @anthonyf2024.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The awesome Class 108 (M52064/ M51941) is up next and she’s wearing her special headboard which recognises the new commuter services the resident DMU fleet have been undertaking.
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anthonyf2024.bsky.social @anthonyf2024.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The illustrious D1015 Western Champion is up next today, she’s seen here catching the sun prior to her first run!
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anthonyf2024.bsky.social @anthonyf2024.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Time for a second run with the charming Clayton!
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anthonyf2024.bsky.social @anthonyf2024.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
D9551 the terrific Teddy Bear is the nex logo today and she’s sounding grand!
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