Reposted by William RobinsonMichael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 6hThis is how you accept a Best Actor gong (for “Chinatown”) — with a skit via satellite on the set of your next Movie (“One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest”) which will win you the Best Actor Oscar the following year. DAVID NIVEN & JACK NICHOLSON in 1975. 281042219
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 01/10/2026My third letter written by the Duke of Wellington, arrived today. 110
Reposted by William RobinsonMichael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The wonderful TREVOR HOWARD — born 113yrs ago today — explains in his gravel-voiced tones to Dick Cavett in 1971 how his entry into the Army was via being arrested at the Theatre in Harrogate and subsequent imprisonment. 0111
Reposted by William RobinsonMichael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Despite being a famous Hollywood star if you want to know what sort of person DAVID NIVEN was, the largest wreath at his funeral was from the Porters at Heathrow Airport. It read: “To the finest gentleman who ever walked through these halls. He made a Porter feel like a King.” 297130481915
Reposted by William RobinsonMichael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 17/09/2026It's 1978 and OLIVER REED makes his way through Guernsey Airport security onto a connecting flight to Libya - in dressing gown, tie & slippers. “I had a late night and was still feeling a bit tired this morning” said Reed. 39714
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Reading about Wellington's death, on the anniversary of his death, and blasting the Waterloo soundtrack 010
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Bought a small snippet of a Wellington letter. FM The D of Wellington presents his compliments... Based on the small part available, very likely one of his rather short, abrupt notes to the general public - probably to refuse whatever they requested, as they all follow this style 010
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Rather interesting. Very fortunate that his dutiful brother was King rather than Edward. 000
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 12/08/2026Finished this book. Really enjoyed it , great series on Waterloo 010
Reposted by William RobinsonAnna M. Thane @annamthane.bsky.social · 29/07/2026Look forward to August! Here is a list of new #non_fiction #books about the #18thcentury scheduled for next month: regency-explorer.net/new-releases/ #Regency #Napoleon #history #18thc 0114
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Big sale on at Pen and Sword Books. Really worth checking out their site, books on everything, great prices too 020
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Finally got the third Thunder on the Danube entry 000
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Trying to grow the memoirs and dispatches collection 131
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 21/06/2026The Duke yesterday, before listening to the great talks at Apsley House 020
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Got my hands on Wellington's dispatches, and an incomplete set of his memoranda. Such a great set of books, as a source/reference point, but they also highlight just how intelligent a man he was 000
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Finally got my hands on Wellington's dispatches. Don't think I've ever been so pleased at acquiring books 010
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 08/06/2026I'm getting very fed up with the amount of "history" accounts on twitter posting AI images and AI written paragraphs. 010
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Wellington on Napoleon is the 4th bestseller this week! Thankyou anyone who has pre ordered 010
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 12/05/2026My book is now available to pre order from Pen and Sword, doing so will save you £5. If you do order it, thankyou. I hope you enjoy or find it interesting www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Wellington-o...pen-and-sword.co.ukWellington on NapoleonThe Duke of Wellington had a great reluctance to write a history of any of his campaigns and battles, famously comparing them to the ‘history… 010
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Some books, and a Tony Christie record. Saw him last Wednesday live, still a brilliant singer. The title track "We still shine" is very poignant 010
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 02/04/2026I've seen the quote "This is a man with whom I shall have to deal", attributed to Napoleon about Wellesley after the news of Assaye. I haven't seen it in the correspondence of that time that ive looked into, anyone know where it may be found, if there is concrete evidence? 010
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 20/02/2026A recent Australian book on Confederate Albert Sidney Johnston. Either very underrated, or overrated, depending who you ask. Could be an interesting read emergingcivilwar.com/2025/09/18/b...emergingcivilwar.comBook Review Reckless in their Statements: Challenging History’s Harshest Criticisms of Albert Sidney Johnston in the Civil War - Emerging Civil WarReckless in their Statements: Challenging History’s Harshest Criticisms of Albert Sidney Johnston in the Civil War. By Leigh S. Goggin. Fremantle, Western Australia: Fontaine Press, 2025. Softcover, 4... 000
Reposted by William RobinsonVanity Fair @vanityfair.com · 16/02/2026'The Godfather,' 'M*A*S*H,' and 'Tender Mercies' star Robert Duvall passed away at home at age 95, "surrounded by love and comfort"vanityfair.comRobert Duvall, Oscar-Winning Actor, Dies At Age 95The Godfather, M*A*S*H, and Tender Mercies star passed away at home, ‘surrounded by love and comfort.’ 614646
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Appears my book is online. I've not yet been sent any marketing information/material, so I don't plan to advertise it yet - I'd tell everyone to wait until Pen and Sword announce it. But, if anyone wants to read the synopsis, it is here. www.waterstones.com/book/welling...waterstones.comWellington on Napoleon by William Robinson | WaterstonesBuy Wellington on Napoleon by William Robinson from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25. 220
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 30/01/2026More in my attempt to build up collection of memoirs. The Napoleon and Joseph correspondence is great, and I'm hoping will help in a project I'm planning 000
Reposted by William RobinsonThe 70s Guy @stevenw888.bsky.social · 20/01/2026Four years ago today, we lost the supremely talented Meat Loaf (Michael Lee Aday). He was 74 years old. I saw him three times in concert in Birmingham - more than I've seen any other artist. He was unbelievable live. Especially when performing 'Paradise By the dashboard Light". #MeatLoaf 8559360
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 31/12/2025Trying to get some Napoleonic memoirs. 4,5,7 and the atlas for Massena are on order, so just need 6. Can't find the other 7 of Marmont I need in this set though 020
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 20/12/2025Paul Scofield. A great actor www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tZH...youtube.comPaul Scofield - a BBC "Arena" DocumentaryYouTube video by AntPDC 000
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 10/12/2025An interesting piece I was re-reading last night. Debate on slavery. Wellington, despite the pressure he applied on France to abolish the trade, is reluctant to do so in British colonies. api.parliament.uk/historic-han...api.parliament.ukABOLITION OF SLAVERY. (Hansard, 17 May 1833)ABOLITION OF SLAVERY. (Hansard, 17 May 1833) 010
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 05/12/2025securityhistorynetwork.com/2023/03/06/b...securityhistorynetwork.comRevisiting the Duke of Wellington: More liberal abroad than at home?Beatrice de Graaf analyses the Duke of Wellington’s apparent liberal duality. by contextualising his political views, de graaf reveals the many-sideness of the duke of wellington. 000
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Originally posted this on my Twitter account, but deserves posting here too. I don't think there will ever be a book released on Wellington that could top these. Absolutely indispensable 020
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Rather pricey to learn about Suvorov it seems 110
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 13/11/2025Spotted Wellington in a bookstore. Glad to see he's getting about 010
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Picked up some records and books from a shop I found in Bath 020
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 25/10/2025A note written by the Marquess of Anglesey, more commonly known as Uxbridge, lost his leg at Waterloo. A small snippet of history to own 010
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Have been reading into Lord Mountbatten lately. Certainly think the Lownie book is the best, if also the most damning at times with it's evidence 000
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Commemorative medallions. The death of Wellington, 1852, and the statue of him at the Royal Exchange 1844 010
William Robinson @williamdouro.bsky.social · 12/10/2025My personal favourite Wellington portrait. Took the photo yesterday at Apsley House, after listening to a very good talk on Waterloo and black soldiers there 000