Genevra Charsley, Flanders Battlefield Tour
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Australian focused tour France, a bit like Autumn with the Winter sun low in the sky the battlefields quiet in the slumber. A nice time of the year.
January 20, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Australian focused tour France, a bit like Autumn with the Winter sun low in the sky the battlefields quiet in the slumber. A nice time of the year.
Truth or Treason worth watching, tells the true story of Helmuth Hübener who was the youngest German to resist Nazism, he was eventually arrested, tried & executed by beheading. He was only 17 years old, his two friends Karl & Robbe were imprisoned, Solomon his Jewish friend died in the holocaust.
January 19, 2026 at 6:48 AM
Truth or Treason worth watching, tells the true story of Helmuth Hübener who was the youngest German to resist Nazism, he was eventually arrested, tried & executed by beheading. He was only 17 years old, his two friends Karl & Robbe were imprisoned, Solomon his Jewish friend died in the holocaust.
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⏰ Behind-the-scenes reminder
Join us at the RAF Museum Midlands for an exclusive one-hour Conservation Centre tour. Get up close to aircraft, engines, vehicles and artefacts usually hidden from view.
📅 Fri 16, 23 & 30 January 2026
🎟️ £55 | Limited to 6 guests per tour
👉 bit.ly/457q6s9
Join us at the RAF Museum Midlands for an exclusive one-hour Conservation Centre tour. Get up close to aircraft, engines, vehicles and artefacts usually hidden from view.
📅 Fri 16, 23 & 30 January 2026
🎟️ £55 | Limited to 6 guests per tour
👉 bit.ly/457q6s9
Behind the Scenes Tour - RAF Museum
Join our behind-the-scenes tour where you will visit the Sir Michael Beetham Conservation Centre, currently used to store exhibits not yet on display.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:14 AM
⏰ Behind-the-scenes reminder
Join us at the RAF Museum Midlands for an exclusive one-hour Conservation Centre tour. Get up close to aircraft, engines, vehicles and artefacts usually hidden from view.
📅 Fri 16, 23 & 30 January 2026
🎟️ £55 | Limited to 6 guests per tour
👉 bit.ly/457q6s9
Join us at the RAF Museum Midlands for an exclusive one-hour Conservation Centre tour. Get up close to aircraft, engines, vehicles and artefacts usually hidden from view.
📅 Fri 16, 23 & 30 January 2026
🎟️ £55 | Limited to 6 guests per tour
👉 bit.ly/457q6s9
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Preparing for a trip to the battlefields of the First World War? This little work may be of interest and fits in your rucksack nicely!
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January 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Preparing for a trip to the battlefields of the First World War? This little work may be of interest and fits in your rucksack nicely!
www.amberley-books.com/battlefield-...
www.amberley-books.com/battlefield-...
The Airborne Museum at Hartenstein in Oosterbeek tells the story of the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. Step by step you go through the Battle of Arnhem. You can read what there is to see in this article.
Het Airborne Museum at Hartenstein in Oosterbeek vertelt het verhaal van de Slag om Arnhem in september 1944. Stap voor stap doorloop je de Slag om Arnhem. Wat er allemaal te zien is, lees je in dit artikel. 👇
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#airbornemuseum #oosterbeek #museum #museumkaart
Airborne Museum at Hartenstein in Oosterbeek | JTravel
Het Airborne Museum at Hartenstein in Oosterbeek is een museum dat gaat over de Slag om Arnhem in september 1944. Meer leest u in dit artikel.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:13 AM
The Airborne Museum at Hartenstein in Oosterbeek tells the story of the Battle of Arnhem in September 1944. Step by step you go through the Battle of Arnhem. You can read what there is to see in this article.
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Just a reminder that nursing was, and is, a hazardous occupation . Nurse Dorothy Adams' memorial in the Middlesex Hospital chapel died January 1919 in the global flu pandemic 1918-20. #histnursing #histmed
January 11, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Just a reminder that nursing was, and is, a hazardous occupation . Nurse Dorothy Adams' memorial in the Middlesex Hospital chapel died January 1919 in the global flu pandemic 1918-20. #histnursing #histmed
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Illustrator and artist Gerald Spencer Pryse (1882 - 1956) studied in London and Paris, and won a prize at the Venice International Exhibition in 1907. A staunch socialist and an active member of the Fabian Society, his work was often politically charged 1/3
January 7, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Illustrator and artist Gerald Spencer Pryse (1882 - 1956) studied in London and Paris, and won a prize at the Venice International Exhibition in 1907. A staunch socialist and an active member of the Fabian Society, his work was often politically charged 1/3
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Sedd el Bahr Castle or Seddulbahir Castle, a historic fort on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Canakkale, has been nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award 2026 (EMYA), a move that has boosted the site’s visibility within the international museum network.
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Gallipoli’s Sedd el Bahr Castle steps into Europe’s museum spotlight - Türkiye Today
Sedd el Bahr Castle’s EMYA 2026 nomination spotlights its restored heritage and modern museum identity, with presentations set for June 10-14
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January 8, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Sedd el Bahr Castle or Seddulbahir Castle, a historic fort on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Canakkale, has been nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award 2026 (EMYA), a move that has boosted the site’s visibility within the international museum network.
www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/gall...
www.turkiyetoday.com/culture/gall...
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#OTD An unknown Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Forewoman, 1918 or 19, inscribed: 'With love & best wishes N., France Jan. 7.' She displays her Forewoman's rank badge, blue & white Signal Service brassard, & private metal identity bracelet. From young me's WW1 photo collection.
January 7, 2026 at 3:58 PM
#OTD An unknown Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Forewoman, 1918 or 19, inscribed: 'With love & best wishes N., France Jan. 7.' She displays her Forewoman's rank badge, blue & white Signal Service brassard, & private metal identity bracelet. From young me's WW1 photo collection.
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Aerospace Bristol | Filton Airfield's Museum
YouTube video by Tales From the Hut & Hangar
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January 7, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Only 25 minutes in and well, absolutely interesting, looking forward to see where this takes us. Covering residences both in Berlin & London leading up to the Second World War: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
BBC Two - A House Through Time
The story of those who lived in one house, from the time it was built until now.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Only 25 minutes in and well, absolutely interesting, looking forward to see where this takes us. Covering residences both in Berlin & London leading up to the Second World War: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
What a sad sign of the times, tried to subscribe a gift for my brother as it wouldn’t let me before Christmas…a combination of the COVID period, High Streets (newsagents) changing/reducing with footfall, spiraling costs…back to the drawing board 🤷♀️
January 6, 2026 at 10:29 AM
What a sad sign of the times, tried to subscribe a gift for my brother as it wouldn’t let me before Christmas…a combination of the COVID period, High Streets (newsagents) changing/reducing with footfall, spiraling costs…back to the drawing board 🤷♀️
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Just before Christmas I was lucky to get these two medallions for men of the 264th Railway Company Royal Engineers.
I am very fortunate to now have four of these rare beauties
#WW1
I am very fortunate to now have four of these rare beauties
#WW1
January 4, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Just before Christmas I was lucky to get these two medallions for men of the 264th Railway Company Royal Engineers.
I am very fortunate to now have four of these rare beauties
#WW1
I am very fortunate to now have four of these rare beauties
#WW1
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Sailing barge “Juno” all lit up in the harbour at Blakeney, North Norfolk earlier in the week.
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January 3, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Sailing barge “Juno” all lit up in the harbour at Blakeney, North Norfolk earlier in the week.
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@chrisdoward.bsky.social
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Ex-Belgian Brewster Buffalo AX815 in Egypt operated by 805 Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #aviation #aeroplane #airplane #fighter #BrewsterBuffalo #FAA
January 3, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Ex-Belgian Brewster Buffalo AX815 in Egypt operated by 805 Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #aviation #aeroplane #airplane #fighter #BrewsterBuffalo #FAA
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Our first Livestream was launched on the @oldfrontline.bsky.social #YouTube channel tonight where we look at the Road to the Somme. You can watch it again here:
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The Road to the Somme: First Livestream for 2026
YouTube video by Old Front Line
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January 1, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Our first Livestream was launched on the @oldfrontline.bsky.social #YouTube channel tonight where we look at the Road to the Somme. You can watch it again here:
www.youtube.com/live/PYvPR85...
www.youtube.com/live/PYvPR85...
To all our acquaintances, colleagues & friends with wishes from Gen & Jacques, thank you for your support.
New years come and new years go,
Pieces of time all in a row.
As we live our life, each second & minute,
We know we’re privileged to have you in it.
Happy New Year’s Eve & Day for 2026.
New years come and new years go,
Pieces of time all in a row.
As we live our life, each second & minute,
We know we’re privileged to have you in it.
Happy New Year’s Eve & Day for 2026.
December 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM
To all our acquaintances, colleagues & friends with wishes from Gen & Jacques, thank you for your support.
New years come and new years go,
Pieces of time all in a row.
As we live our life, each second & minute,
We know we’re privileged to have you in it.
Happy New Year’s Eve & Day for 2026.
New years come and new years go,
Pieces of time all in a row.
As we live our life, each second & minute,
We know we’re privileged to have you in it.
Happy New Year’s Eve & Day for 2026.
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A very Happy Christmas to those who celebrate from all of us at the Borthwick!
This festive card was sent by First World War soldier Herbert Williams to his sweetheart Eva Hill back home in Manchester and is taken from the recently catalogued Alfred Peacock Archive: borthcat.york.ac.uk/pea-1-23-23
This festive card was sent by First World War soldier Herbert Williams to his sweetheart Eva Hill back home in Manchester and is taken from the recently catalogued Alfred Peacock Archive: borthcat.york.ac.uk/pea-1-23-23
December 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
A very Happy Christmas to those who celebrate from all of us at the Borthwick!
This festive card was sent by First World War soldier Herbert Williams to his sweetheart Eva Hill back home in Manchester and is taken from the recently catalogued Alfred Peacock Archive: borthcat.york.ac.uk/pea-1-23-23
This festive card was sent by First World War soldier Herbert Williams to his sweetheart Eva Hill back home in Manchester and is taken from the recently catalogued Alfred Peacock Archive: borthcat.york.ac.uk/pea-1-23-23
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At long last! Great piece of work. Very pleased to have been asked to contribute a chapter. Well done, all. #ww1 #genealogy #London #londonpride
December 29, 2025 at 11:16 AM
At long last! Great piece of work. Very pleased to have been asked to contribute a chapter. Well done, all. #ww1 #genealogy #London #londonpride
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An ambulance driver with a German bomb that fell on her camp at Calais and failed to explode c1918. She has been identified as Sheila Mary Mason, who joined the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry after her husband died of wounds in 1917. An old postcard photo that I bought many years ago.
December 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
An ambulance driver with a German bomb that fell on her camp at Calais and failed to explode c1918. She has been identified as Sheila Mary Mason, who joined the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry after her husband died of wounds in 1917. An old postcard photo that I bought many years ago.
“ 8 million euros is to be invested in WWI museums/sites in the Westhoek. 4 million euros will go to a complete renovation of In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres. The remaining 4 million euros will be used to renew other WWI sites & museums”:
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8 miljoen euro voor hernieuwing WOI-sites en In Flanders Fields Museum
Vlaams minister van Toerisme Melissa Depraetere en de provincie West-Vlaanderen investeren acht miljoen euro in de modernisering van WOI-musea en -sites…
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December 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
“ 8 million euros is to be invested in WWI museums/sites in the Westhoek. 4 million euros will go to a complete renovation of In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres. The remaining 4 million euros will be used to renew other WWI sites & museums”:
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Muirhead Bone produced some exceptional pieces of artwork in both World Wars. The book published in 1917 with drawings depicting places along the Western Front ravaged by war, below is one image of Indian Cavalry.
December 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Muirhead Bone produced some exceptional pieces of artwork in both World Wars. The book published in 1917 with drawings depicting places along the Western Front ravaged by war, below is one image of Indian Cavalry.
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Today we remember the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. An act that would formally bring the United States into the Second World War, and set the Allied nations on a long and bloody path to victory.
December 7, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Today we remember the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. An act that would formally bring the United States into the Second World War, and set the Allied nations on a long and bloody path to victory.
“Unusual interest was attracted by a picture frame, made out of a biscuit supplied to the soldiers in the First World War. The biscuit had not discoloured or deteriorated on any way.” August 1919.
Lyndsay of the Great War Huts with all things biscuity 👇
Lyndsay of the Great War Huts with all things biscuity 👇
We have a special guest for Day 6 of #HutVent2025 to help Lyndsay tell the story of a 1915 biscuity present (there were always going to be biscuits!)...
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December 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
“Unusual interest was attracted by a picture frame, made out of a biscuit supplied to the soldiers in the First World War. The biscuit had not discoloured or deteriorated on any way.” August 1919.
Lyndsay of the Great War Huts with all things biscuity 👇
Lyndsay of the Great War Huts with all things biscuity 👇
Heartwarming and a lovely surprise to see the TOC H Standard for Stratford-upon-Avon my hometown on display here at Talbot House - Every man's club for the 110th Birthday of the old white house in Poperinge.
Happy Birthday TOC H, Tubby your legacy lives on…
Happy Birthday TOC H, Tubby your legacy lives on…
December 6, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Heartwarming and a lovely surprise to see the TOC H Standard for Stratford-upon-Avon my hometown on display here at Talbot House - Every man's club for the 110th Birthday of the old white house in Poperinge.
Happy Birthday TOC H, Tubby your legacy lives on…
Happy Birthday TOC H, Tubby your legacy lives on…