I am delighted to share the news that my book For King and Country has won the W. G. Hoskins Award at this year’s Devon History Society @devonhist.bsky.social Book of the Year Awards: “Not all PhDs translate into such an excellent book” www.devonhistorysociety.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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"One night, my granddad had a nightmare, he did. So scared that he chewed his pillow to bits. Bits! Next morning, I says, 'How you feel, granddad?' He says, 'Oh, not bad. A little down in the mouth.' I always say there's nothing like a good joke!" "No. And that was nothing like a good joke." #HATM

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Woohoo! Finished writing my book. Well, just rewrites, edits, maps, index and cover to go... #ww1 #genealogy #bookd

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One regiment. One day. More than 500+ dead. Who were the men behind the numbers? I’ve updated the story of the 315e RI with new research, into their ages, ranks and the devastating losses of 25th September 1915, plus the story of it most famous soldier 315eri.substack.com/p/25th-septe...

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For the past 848 weeks, Sepia Saturday has offered themes that allow lovers of old photographs from around the world to share their favourite images. This month’s themes are working their way through the elements, and this week’s theme is “fire”. ...

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