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Tony Pollard
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Prof of Conflict History & Archaeology, Uni of Glasgow. Bit of TV and the write stuff.

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Tony Pollard is an archaeologist specialising in the archaeology of conflict. He is Professor of Conflict History and Archaeology at the University of Glasgow, where is based in the Scottish Centre for War Studies and Conflict Archaeology. He academic lead and an archaeological co-director of the charity Waterloo Uncovered. He was the co-presenter of the BBC series Two Men in a Trench, co-founder of the Journal of Conflict Archaeology, and guest expert on Time Team. .. more

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · 9h
WTF? Was this in US? I’m in UK academia and horrified to hear this.

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · 10h
Oh, good god no. We never let the dog onto the bed.

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · 12h
Last outing for Islands at War nears close with lecture on Okinawa tomorrow. Be reminding myself of time I went underground in Japanese tunnels dug into Hacksaw Ridge. Only then did I learn about Habu, the venomous snakes who called the place home. Every day is a school day.

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · 1d
3 June 1984.

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · 7d
A beautifully made but honest sleight of hand (& half) by Peter Johnsson and Mikael’s reaction at being taken in by it, as we all were!

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · 7d
Unexpected bonus at end of my stay in Visby. Chance to examine the amazing Roman-style Spatha recovered from a warrior grave in Gotland in 2021 with a masterclass in theory of metal working with swordsmithing guru Peter Johnsson. It’s a thing of beauty with elephant ivory guard.

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · 8d
Great day of public talks at the museum in Visby. Been a fabulous few days working with iconic sites and objects, and hanging out with lovely people.

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · 10d
Thanks to Maria Lindström for a great tour of Masterby 1361 battlefield in Gotland yesterday. Grateful to see another rare example of the sort of archaeology a medieval battle can leave behind. Do need to paint those figures on the diorama though!

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · 10d
Visited the 1361 battlefield at Masterby in Gotland today. The local church was giving off big M R James vibes.

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · 14d
Just heard “stripped of military rank” on news. Old enough for it to bring this to mind.
Branded TV Series Theme Song
YouTube video by Bob Allen
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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · 15d
Very true. The creator lives just a couple of doors up and we always thank her when a new one appears. People come to the street just to for a photo,

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · 15d
Here’s ours in Glasgow. Changes with the seasons

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · 16d
Peter Watkins gone. He was a hugely important filmmaker. Best known for The War Game but his 1964 Culloden film still influences way history TV is made today. It’s not perfect but it’s amazing and on YouTube as a good print. Watch it in his honour! youtu.be/-1TZq6DfKKA?...
"Culloden" (1964) Scottish Jacobite Rebellion Classic Docu-Drama
YouTube video by LionHeart FilmWorks
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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · 18d
For those who have the app, the podcast version of an interview Derek Alexander & l gave at Culloden during recent dig. Includes our interpretation of what we think the team of volunteers and archaeologists found over a week of hard work. Think a shorter version will go out on radio this weekend.
Scotland Outdoors - The Battle of Culloden - BBC Sounds
Mark Stephen visits Culloden Battlefield after a recent archaeological dig there
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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · 22d
OTD 1854 - Charge of the Light Brigade. Here's my fave Lady Butler painting: Balaclava (1876), which drew criticism for showing reality of war. Central figure is veteran of charge William Henry Pennington who posed. Look and feel of work influenced Tony Richardson's 1968 movie.

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · 26d
A great adaptation. The settings are wonderful and the Demeter scene on beach with the car is a high point.

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · Oct 16
Another busy day at Culloden. Worked some boggy terrain, which in 1746 caused Jacobite left difficulty in advance & retreat, but provided valuable insight into battle. Presenting initial thoughts on our discoveries in a talk at Visitor Centre 6pm tomorrow. shorturl.at/NIcFg

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · Oct 15
Great to be back on the field at Culloden, and a beautiful day into the bargain. On the surface all is now still, but the battle still lurks beneath our feet.

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · Oct 12
Tomorrow l give my last lecture on the Axis occupation of Crete and John Pendlebury. But there’s no way l can stop talking about it or him.

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · Oct 4
Everyone’s a critic…

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · Sep 24
Sorry to hear about the passing of Danny Thompson. Enjoyed him many a time live as the perfect partner to John Martyn’s mesmerising guitar and vocals. Hope they are playing together again somewhere. youtu.be/UQQYLV9ir5A?...
John Martyn & Danny Thompson - Spencer The Rover (Transatlantic Sessions, 5th April 1996)
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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · Sep 21
True

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · Sep 21
Lovely man

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · Sep 21
Eve of my last ever new academic year. Everything I do from now until end of May will be for last time. Tomorrow it's the intro lecture for my Islands at War in the 20th century course. I've always liked this one and sure some of content will get post-retirement outings.

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · Sep 17
Taking part in this fabulous event at Uppsala University’s Gotland Campus in Visby, Sweden on Fri 7 November. Places will be limited. @kabweprq.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgwarstudies.bsky.social @uu.se

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · Sep 8
Book kiosk in Hanoi. Never seen it in translation before.

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · Sep 7
Beginning the long journey home, but the work continues.

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · Sep 5
Not sure why pics didn’t load.

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · Sep 5
On our way south from Hue to Da Nang driving along the ‘Street without Joy’. Climbed the notorious switchbacks up the Hải Vân pass where many an ambush on US convoys was executed. Amazing views of Da Nang from pillboxes on summit.

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Tony Pollard @tonypollard.bsky.social · Sep 4
Hien Nhon gate, imperial city, Hue.