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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 5h

Ash is the trained soldier so be rude not to let her do all the hard graft.

Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 16h

*Ok so it’s a recreation FWW trench but still! Follow @shellshockedanded.bsky.social to stay up to date and find out how Ash and I get on @greatwarhuts.bsky.social ..

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Yes he's like a Pokemon who suddenly just evolves !

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

He’s gone from being a great eater to screaming every meal time and throwing food everywhere which is disheartening. I know it’s only a phase but Argh

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Ted has well and truly hit toddlerhood with some BIG emotions this week and I’ve never been so tired.

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Briefly considered finally upgrading my iPhone 13 Pro Max, but I just can’t let go of my £8 a month contract and aside from the camera and extra storage the 18 seems exactly the same!

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Ted starts nursery on Monday. Which means I can finally start writing again.

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Feeling much better today thank goodness

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Teds been sick a bunch of times so had to get hotel to call a dr. He’s asleep now but of course I can’t sleep so just lying here at 3.20am trying to pass the time , so tired though.

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It’s been a long month, time to try and switch off for a few days. Currently failing, brain whirring at 101mph - but I’ll try.

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I didn’t even know there were hotels in battle, so I reckon that’s a success.

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Amazing! we’re gonna pop into town next weekend for the big re-enactor shin dig I think. the English heritage ‘book tickets for the battle of Hastings‘ link cracked me up.

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Ste, I’m round the corner from Battle! when are you hoping to make it here?

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

That’s ok, I can understand that. for me it’s a no brainer given the amount of travel I do in Europe, I just didn’t realise you were entitled to do it on the basis on one grandparent being born in Ireland.

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Thanks everyone. Long wait but started the process today!

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International Society for First World War Studies @fwwsoc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We are excited to announce that the call for papers for our 15th Conference is now live! It will take place on 29 Sep-1 Oct 2027 at the University of Kyoto, Japan. The theme is 'Observation'. The deadline for paper and panel proposals is 1 May. firstworldwarstudies.org/kyoto-2027/

The World Watches the European Conflagration, Itō Chūta, 13 September 1914

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Have any of my British followers whose Grandparent was born in Ireland successfully applied for Irish citizenship? I know I’m eligible but want to know real world experience before I apply.

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Al Mund? dont know him I’m afraid.

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A while back I spoke to Emily at History Extra about the Third Arakan and Kangaw, and the episode has just dropped 👇

open.spotify.com

WW2's bloody battle for Arakan

HistoryExtra podcast · Episode

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Not aimed at anyone in particular btw just a trend I’ve noticed which grinds my gears as a middling achiever under a lot of pressure.

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Unpopular opinion but if you’re incredibly successful and still feel the need to repeatedly post about your struggle with imposter syndrome and how hard it is being a high achieving perfectionist, I think you ought to invest in therapy rather than relying on regular external validation

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

In other nut based news, please enjoy my Peanuts nails by my amazing nail tech Paiwa.

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I’m sorry but I just can’t get on board with pronouncing ‘almond‘ AL-mond. It’s AH-mond as far as I’m concerned.

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Shared a stage with Churchill’s grandson and Slim’s grandson tonight. Pretty cool.

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Instantly in tears reading this. Predictable.

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Hope they enjoy the Conference League.

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SlenderSherbet @slendersherbet.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

My wife shouting from the living room: "I hope you haven't spent your entire month's salary on something unnecessary and expensive again" Me: "DON'T COME IN THE BATHROOM"

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I mean, that sounds pretty damn cool tbh

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

My new project (with my pal Ash who rudely doesn’t have Bsky) @shellshockedanded.bsky.social now has a website! Check it out and get in touch if you’ve got toys for us to play with / want to set us some kind of ridiculous challenge.

shellshockedandeducated.com

Shell-Shocked & Educated

Military History, but make it interesting

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Osprey Publishing @ospreypublishing.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Last weekend @lmbd1418.bsky.social gave a very well attended talk at We Have Ways Fest on her book 'Jungle Commandos: The Battle for Arakan, Burma 1945'. Thank you to everyone who stopped by! Lucy's is the granddaughter of a Commando veteran who fought at Arakan. bit.ly/3IYyMci

Lucy Betteridge-Dyson giving a talk about her book in a tent at we have ways fest. Lucy is on the stage in the top right of the picture. There are multiple rows of chairs in front of her packed out with attendees

A crowd of people is stood outside a packed out tent at We have ways feast listening to Lucy Betteridge-Dyson talk

A courtyard with tables against the outbuildings. Author Lucy Betteridge-Dyson is sat at a table signing copies of her book. There is a queue of people waiting

Table in a bookshop stacked with books including Jungle Commandos by Lucy Betteridge-Dyson

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The opening credits on the early series’. 👌

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

i watched it loads when he a new born and it seems to calm him. also, I love it

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Think of it as the rail company giving you a good send off

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Lucy Betteridge-Dyson @lmbd1418.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

You need to calm down, it’s just a light hearted post about football. Honestly, you’ll make yourself ill.

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