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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

FOR DEAR RUPERT BROOKE ON ANOTHER ANNIVERSARY POET AND MYTH MAKER DIED TODAY 23 APRIL 1915

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

THE LAST VISCOUNT TREDEGAR ANNIVERSARY TODAY OF EVAN MORGAN'S COURT MARTIAL CHELSEA BARRACKS 19 APRIL 1943

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

A VOYAGE AROUND MY FATHER For John Cross, born today 18 April 1929 ( Died 1989) Scholar, Husband to Daisy, Engineer, and Family Historian

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

FORTUNE PRESS WRITERS Nicholas Moore 1918–1986 Publisher, Author, Editor, Poet, and Jazz Man. ‘Expansive, Eloquent, Self-conscious’ and Life-Affirming’ Mark Ford lord-carnarvon.blogspot.com/2026/04/fort...

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

ALMINA COUNTESS OF CARNARVON POST SCRIPT Respect for dear Almina Wombwell, 5th Countess of Carnarvon closes ( for now) with a repost ( from 2011) of my book review of Highclere's contrived version of a book on the dear lady's life and times. not-behind-lace-curtains.blogspot.com/2026/04/book...

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

150th Anniversary Today 14 APRIL 2026 THE FACES OF ALMINA WOMBWELL 5th COUNTESS OF CARNARVON BORN LONDON: 14 APRIL 1876 DIED BRISTOL : 8 MAY 1969 There will never be another like her! not-behind-lace-curtains.blogspot.com/2026/04/almi...

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A deep adoration for Catherine Wendell, 1900-1977, 6th Countess of Carnarvon closes with a repost of my book review ( from 2013) of Highclere's sloppy publication on her life highclere-curses.blogspot.com/2026/04/lady... NB An 8-10 minute read

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

FOR DEAR CATHERINE WENDELL ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF HER PASSING THIS WEEK IN SWITZERLAND IN 1977 25 November 1900- 8 April 1977 highclere-curses.blogspot.com/2026/04/anne... Subject of book "Catherine and Tilly: Porchey Carnarvon's Two Duped Wives" (2013). www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20455042...

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Anne Catherine Tredick Wendell : 1900-1977 : 6th Countess of Carnarvon :

Anne Catherine Tredick Wendell 1900-1977 ...

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Remembering Welsh poet Idris Davies (1905-1953) on the anniversary of his passing, 6 April 1953. His best known verse is “ The Bells of Rhymney”, that inspired folk songs by Pete Seeger, The Byrds, Judy Collins, Cher and The Alarm.

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

EASTER 2009 Valeting Dear Ronald Firbank's Grave in Camp Verano, Roma As you do!

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Remembering with love and happy memories, our brother Charlie Cross on his birthday, 1 April 1955 Charles Cross (1955-1995) Always a cutie! lord-carnarvon.blogspot.com/2026/04/char... williecross@aol.com

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Shirley’s Mother A kindly thought today for Eliza Jane Mendi (née Start), 1901-1981, who had a famous daughter. Eliza was born at New Marske, Yorkshire, on 29 March 1901. She died in Cardiff in 1981.

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

MUCH LOVE TO ALL THE MOTHERS ON MOTHERS DAY XXXX

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Remembering Dear Princess Olga, Viscountess Tredegar, on her wedding day - 13 March 1939

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

THE DENNISTOUN CASE A SEX SCANDAL IN THE HIGH LIFE FROM 1925 lord-carnarvon.blogspot.com/2025/03/denn... www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20485544...

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

REMEMBERING HOWARD CARTER OF OLD KING TUT FAME DIED TODAY 2 MARCH 1939 “May your spirit live, may you spend millions of years, you who love Thebes, sitting with your face to the north wind, your eyes beholding happiness” Inscription on Howard Carter’s grave at Putney Vale Cemetery, London

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR PEACE ON ST DAVID'S DAY

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THOMAS FREEMAN-MITFORD: 1909-1945 @tom-mitford.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

TOM MITFORD A FEARFUL OLD TWISTER www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20591448... @will-cross-author.bsky.social

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

FOUR RARE BOOKS ON EVAN MORGAN AND THE TREDEGAR FAMILY BY WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT AT A ROCK BOTTOM PRICE www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20607243...

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

FOR DEAR CLAIRE ON HER BIRTHDAY STILL BLOOMING CLAIRE BLOOM: BORN 15 FEBRUARY 1931 PHOTO BY ANGUS McBEAN

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Marie Stopes, (1880-1958), author and family planning guru. Great motto: "Omnia ex uno, omnia in uno, omnia ad unum, omnia per medium, et omnia in omnibus" Which translates "Everything from one, everything in one, everything to one, everything through the middle and everything in everything."

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Remembering John Keir Cross, Fantasy /Horror Writer and BBC Scriptwriter, who died today, 22 January 1967. lord-carnarvon.blogspot.com/2026/01/forg...

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

THE WORLD OF PAUL TANQUERAY LATEST ADAGE TO WILL'S THEATRE ARCHIVE

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Talk today in the Valley of the Crow, ( at Old Cwmbran), on one of their well- kent figures, the law reformer and writer, Leo Abse. I admire a man who dresses well, I adore a man who struts! lord-carnarvon.blogspot.com/2025/01/leo-...

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

The Day Belongs to Gwyneth Morgan, on her birthday, 5 January 1895. lord-carnarvon.blogspot.com/2024/12/wels... Copies of Will's book on Gwyneth ( co-written with Monty Dart) are still available. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20588904...

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

31 December 1929 In Memory of the weans that perished this day at this Glen Cinema, Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Ring Merry Christmas Bells Ring Merry Christmas Bells, Ring Them Across The Snow. Christ Is Ascended, Lord, Never Endeth, Glories Be For Ever More. John Keir Cross : 1858-1900

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THOMAS FREEMAN-MITFORD: 1909-1945 @tom-mitford.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

GET THE TOM MITFORD BIOGRAPHY FOR CHRISTMAS www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20591448...

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Remembering the shy Princess ‘Maudie’ Duff, Countess of Southesk (1893-1945) who died today on 14 December 1945, aged 52. Her mother was a sister of King Edward VII. More sinned against than sinning. A cousin of the Morgans of Tredegar House

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

"If you believe in fairies, clap your hands"

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

FOUR OF WILL'S BOOKS TO LAP UP AS XMAS PRESSIES

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Making magic in mid-20th century Mayfair Artist Cathleen Mann (1896-1959) paints American film, TV and stage actress Myrna Loy (1905-1993). Loy wore a gown by Dior & with a hint of gold & diamonds. For an art exhibition in USA.…

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

TWO LOVELY WATER COLOURS ON TREDEGAR PARK NEWPORT, SOUTH WALES IN THE 1920s By Charles Edward Compton (1863-1937) SCENES LOST IN TIME

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

THE BEAST AND EVAN MORGAN, VISCOUNT TREDEGAR For Mr Crowley's death anniversary today when he went to the fire, 1 December 1947. A film follow of 7 minutes of horror!!! Made for talk at Tredwell's Bookshop a few years ago www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7wk...

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

LOVE, PEACE AND BLESSINGS ON ST ANDREWS DAY Piero Della Francesca

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

PART OF WILL'S ANGUS MCBEAN COLLECTION CAN BE SEEN DURING ART ON THE HILL EXHIBITIONS, AT NEWPORT, SOUTH WALES THIS WEEKEND SAT AND SUN 12pm-5pm ST MARKS CHURCH, GOLD TOPS, NEWPORT NP20 4PH

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

ART ON THE HILL AT NEWPORT FAST APPROACHES

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

120 YEARS TODAY : 19 NOVEMBER 1905 Glesga's ain “Grenfell”. Much love and remembrance of the 39 men and boys who perished that sad, sad, day . NB Will's wee booklet on the event is still in print. ebay.co.uk/itm/20511488... watson-street-fire-1905.yolasite.com

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

The day belongs to Ottilie Ethel Leopoldine Losch, dancer, actress and artist who came into the world today in Vienna, Austria, 15 November 1903. Best known as Tilly Losch. Bless her!

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WILLIAM CROSS, FSA SCOT @will-cross-author.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

THE BRAVE My paternal grandfather William Paterson Cross, Canadian Army, and his brother Robert McKenzie Cross, British Army who both fought in the Trenches in the Great War. Each survived, but suffered the scars of battle until their deaths in 1968 and 1954 respectively.

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