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Barnthorn Publishing @barnthorn.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Congratulations to Barnthorn author Sarah Shepherd on the publication of her first book, ‘The IWGC in Egypt’, exploring the Commission’s work across Egypt and the people behind the headstones. www.barnthornpublishing.co.uk/product-page... amzn.eu/d/001D7Aop #MilitaryHistory #WarGraves

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Barnthorn Publishing @barnthorn.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Congratulations to Barnthorn author Steve Milnthorpe on the publication of ‘A Wartime Log’, reproducing RAF POW Richard ‘Dick’ Woods’s remarkable diary and sketches for the first time. Find both editions: www.barnthornpublishing.co.uk/team/steve-m... #WW2 #RAF #MilitaryHistory

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Simon Jones @simonjones.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I seem to recall that the trophy gun in Beamish Museum was also thrown into a river after the First World War. I'm glad @greatwarhuts.bsky.social have rescued this one.

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Bury St Edmunds museum saves WW1 howitzer gun from scrapyard

The war relic, pushed into a river by a disgruntled veteran a century ago, is due to be restored.

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Barnthorn Publishing @barnthorn.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We’re delighted to announce our latest author signing, Professor Tony Pollard. Known from ‘Two Men in a Trench’ (BBC) his upcoming book ‘The Wars Beneath Our Feet’ will draw on 25 years in archaeology. www.barnthornpublishing.co.uk/team/tony-po... #Archaeology #MilitaryHistory #ConflictArchaeology

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Tony Pollard | Barnthorn Publishing

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Great War Huts @greatwarhuts.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Mission Accomplished! Yesterday Kev and Taff headed up to Scotland to rescue a First World War Trophy Gun - a German 10.5cm Howitzer. Thanks to a tip-off by Mike Taylor of Tayside Western Front Association, who has been tracking surviving guns down, we were able to save it. 1/

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Barnthorn Publishing @barnthorn.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Today marks the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings. On 6 June 1944, Allied forces landed in Normandy, beginning the liberation of Western Europe. We remember their courage, service, and sacrifice. Explore our titles: www.barnthornpublishing.co.uk/search?q=Nor... #DDay #Normandy #SecondWorldWar

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

North Staffs Colliery Owners silver medal to rescue team member Thomas Dale with bar for the Minnie Pit Disaster of 1918. Civilian equivalent of a campaign medal.

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Would dearly like to buy (or borrow) a copy of this book. Private publication so rare! Does anyone have a copy lurking on their shelves please?

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

In the reign of Charles II, 1661, an Act of Parliament set a maximum wage for miners and an enforced 6 day working week. Penalties for non-compliance were a tad harsh!

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Born on this day in 1862 - Walter Clifford, pioneer of the mines rescue service and recipient of the Edward Medal in 1908 for heroic endeavours at the Hamstead Colliery disaster

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Terrific day out with our son on his narrow boat. Locks always good fun but that swing bridge made me sweat a bit!

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

I have spent the best part of 30 years trying to locate my relative's Edward Medal (Mines), 1st class. One of only 77 ever awarded. Not been seen since assets of the old Chatterley Whitfield museum were auctioned off in 1994. His other medals are held @NCMME, but the Edward 1/2

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Well that's my reading sorted for the next few days!

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Remember cheques? What about a cheque printer?

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Simon Jones @simonjones.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

ONLINE talk alert! Underground Warfare 1914-18 ⛏️💥 Tuesday April 8, 2025, 1930 BST (1430 EDT) Links from wfa.nwkent@gmail.com (sent out on morning of talk). Organised by NW Kent Branch of the Western Front Association. #WW1 #FWW

colour drawing of soldiers at work in tunnel using clay-kicking, from 2024 artwork by Adam Hook for Simon Jones ‘The War Underground 1914-18’.

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Siebe Gorman "Spirelmo" smoke helmet. Great only if your mate has the stamina to keep pumping the bellows! Used by mines rescue teams )and fire brigades) through the first half of 20th century

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

STILL WANTED - 📚 "A few recollections of an Old Lambeth factory and it's vicinity including some odd notes" Private publication by Robert H Davis, 1959. Anyone have/know of a copy for sale?

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Picture of my Dad, aged just shy of 16, looking smart and proud in his brand-new ATC uniform. He was ATC recruit number 56, joined 3rd June 1941.

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

John Henry Thorne, born Ecclesfield, 5 March 1880. Had a distinguished career as a Mines Rescue Superintendent and was awarded the Edward Medal, 1st class, TWICE! For reference, today, that is the equivalent of TWO George Crosses! Only one of two ever to achieve this.

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Hamstead Colliery, (South Staffordshire), on 4th March, 1908, a fire broke out close to the bottom of the downcast shaft. resulting in the loss of 25 lives; on the following day, John Welsby, one of a rescue party from Yorkshire, succumbed to heat stroke while attempting rescue.

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Museums Association @museumsassociation.org · 26/02/2025

News | Imperial War Museum’s war medal exhibition closing to make way for post-WWII galleries – Lord Ashcroft 'sad' over shutdown of gallery funded by his £5m donation

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Imperial War Museum's war medal exhibition closing to make way for post-WWII galleries - Museums Association

Lord Ashcroft 'sad' over shutdown of gallery funded by his £5m donation

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Remembering Joseph Outram. Served 1885 - 1889 with 7th Dragoon Guards. Then a colliery deputy and was involved in the Hamstead Colliery fire in 1908 for which he was awarded the Edward Medal (2nd class Mines). Suicide by hanging 21 February 1924. A sad end for a true hero.

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Haven't had a mines rescue 'Protoman' for a while so here's one for your edification and delight.

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Has anyone a copy of this book and, if so, could you do a look up for me please?

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Second edition. W. E. Garforth. 1918

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Well this should keep me occupied for a few nights. Just bought a near complete set (51) of "I was there" (Undying memories of 1914-1918). Missing parts 31, 32 and 44 if anyone has them spare?)

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Photo of my dad, Harold Clifford (aircraft mechanic), stationed Pembroke Dock between 43-44. In April 44 he was in a guard of honour at the burial of Uffz Heinrich Schink who died following a Ju88 crash in Somerset. Schink buried at Weston-Super-Mare cemetery.

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Well that took me a while but it was a fascinating read. #histbookchat

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

And inevitably we come to the end of the series - WD and HO Wills cigarette cards Air Raid Precautions. Card #50 of 50 "Anti-aircraft gun". Hope you've enjoyed the artwork.

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

WD and HO Wills cigarette cards Air Raid Precautions. Card #49 "Height finder"

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

North Staffs Colliery Owners were proud of their rescue teams. Certificate awarded 1941, sadly recipients name too faded to read. Signed by instructor's Parry and Foden. 11.5" × 14". Nice depiction of rescuer wearing Proto breathing apparatus.

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

WD and HO Wills cigarette cards Air Raid Precautions. Card #48 "Anti-aircraft sound locator"

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

WD and HO Wills cigarette cards Air Raid Precautions. Card #47 "Anti-aircraft searchlight"

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

WD and HO Wills cigarette cards Air Raid Precautions. Card #46 "Representation of balloon barrage for defence of London"

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

WD and HO Wills cigarette cards Air Raid Precautions. Card #45 "Gloucester Gauntlet Interceptor fighters)

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Need help to clarify if a UK commercial oil tanker in 1915, sailing from Mexico to Norfolk, Virginia, would have been allowed to carry passengers. I have a record of a passenger who, for that journey only, was registered as an Assistant purser. 1/2

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

WD and HO Wills cigarette cards Air Raid Precautions. Card #44 "Pilots running to machines (Interceptor fighters) to take off"

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

WD and HO Wills cigarette cards Air Raid Precautions. Card #43 "Representation of Air defence control room"

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

WD and HO Wills cigarette cards Air Raid Precautions. Card #41 "The Air Raid Precautions badge" and who was entitled. Also photo of an actual badge and a LAGC instructor's badge.

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

WD and HO Wills cigarette cards Air Raid Precautions. Card #41 "Decontamination workers in training"

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

WD and HO Wills cigarette cards Air Raid Precautions. Card #40 "Testing for gas contamination"

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Barnthorn Publishing @barnthorn.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Women in Property: Volume One is now available as an e-book. amzn.eu/d/cJ5qW7W #womeninbusiness #womeninproperty #property #newbook

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Barnthorn Publishing @barnthorn.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

From Nuremberg to the Old Bailey by Professor Keith Mant is now available as an e-book. amzn.eu/d/gA13FjX #medicalhistory #medical #militaryhistory #newbook #ww2 #forensics

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

WD and HO Wills cigarette cards Air Raid Precautions. Card #39 "Civilian anti-gas school"

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Crocodile Dundee - almost every scene showing knives cut out but it's fine to show people shooting at each other!

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

11:40 on 01 January 2025. So far, so good. Hope yours is a happy year 🫠

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

WD and HO Wills cigarette cards Air Raid Precautions. Card #38 "Mobile gas vans"

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

WD and HO Wills cigarette cards Air Raid Precautions. Card #37 "Supply depot for respirators"

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Phil Clifford @philclifford.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

WD and HO Wills cigarette cards Air Raid Precautions. Card #36 "A first aid party"

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