Niall Devitt
@historyniall.bsky.social
Author, tenacious historian and researcher, love all trains-Camelot, QPR, The Fall, opera, film and comedy, Warner Brothers cartoons, Will Hay and importantly, where to find the best doughnut in London and how to make the perfect pot of tea to go with it!
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Underground Railway 1801-1902
The London Underground, the very essence of a great metropolis, is a story which has fascinated and captivated generations since its first opening in January…
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Now due on the 30 Jan 2026, Tec issues but worth the wait my friends!
First of four covering 1801-2050. Uses countless new primary sources. This is different and fresh! Quote by a kind reviewer -' written by an expert researcher and genuine historian.'
Now due on the 30 Jan 2026, Tec issues but worth the wait my friends!
First of four covering 1801-2050. Uses countless new primary sources. This is different and fresh! Quote by a kind reviewer -' written by an expert researcher and genuine historian.'
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All lit up and ready to go, my chariot awaits! Long day today - university in the morning then a special lecture in London this evening!
November 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM
All lit up and ready to go, my chariot awaits! Long day today - university in the morning then a special lecture in London this evening!
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It is a very good read, taking a fresh approach away from the usual humdrum format.
Look! A book!!!
Those kind people at Omnibus have reissued this, with a great new foreword by Roddy Doyle.
Ireland's greatest living writer *
It's out now.
I think.
*well, he is. Roddy Doyle, I mean.
@omnibuspress.bsky.social
Those kind people at Omnibus have reissued this, with a great new foreword by Roddy Doyle.
Ireland's greatest living writer *
It's out now.
I think.
*well, he is. Roddy Doyle, I mean.
@omnibuspress.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 11:26 AM
It is a very good read, taking a fresh approach away from the usual humdrum format.
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Visit an English vineyard | Jancis Robinson www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/vis...
Langham is basic but well worth a visit. Recently had an enjoyable meal at Hambledon which is more 'high-end'.
Langham is basic but well worth a visit. Recently had an enjoyable meal at Hambledon which is more 'high-end'.
Visit an English vineyard
www.jancisrobinson.com
October 18, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Visit an English vineyard | Jancis Robinson www.jancisrobinson.com/articles/vis...
Langham is basic but well worth a visit. Recently had an enjoyable meal at Hambledon which is more 'high-end'.
Langham is basic but well worth a visit. Recently had an enjoyable meal at Hambledon which is more 'high-end'.
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The late released Conscious Consumer LO is worth traving down.
Three track set on OGWT.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=df1J...
Three track set on OGWT.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=df1J...
Poly Styrene and X Ray Spex - Old Grey Whistle Test
YouTube video by X-RAY SPEX OFFICIAL
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November 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The late released Conscious Consumer LO is worth traving down.
Three track set on OGWT.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=df1J...
Three track set on OGWT.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=df1J...
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Debbie Harry Blondie From #PunkRock Princess To Rock Legend. @punkrockhistory.bsky.social
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Debbie Harry Bondie From Punk Princess to Rock Legend
YouTube video by EvoVisionary
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November 9, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Debbie Harry Blondie From #PunkRock Princess To Rock Legend. @punkrockhistory.bsky.social
youtube.com/shorts/3Cq3t...
youtube.com/shorts/3Cq3t...
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47 years ago today
Germfree Adolescents is the debut album of English punk rock band X-Ray Spex, released on this day in 1978 featuring the singles "The Day the World Turned Dayglo", "Identity" and "Germ Free Adolescents"
#punk #punkrock #xrayspex #history #otd #punkrockhistory
Germfree Adolescents is the debut album of English punk rock band X-Ray Spex, released on this day in 1978 featuring the singles "The Day the World Turned Dayglo", "Identity" and "Germ Free Adolescents"
#punk #punkrock #xrayspex #history #otd #punkrockhistory
November 10, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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50 years ago today
Horses is the debut studio album by American proto-punk / punkrock musician Patti Smith, which was released on this day in 1975.
#punk #punks #protopunk #garagerock #womenofpunk #pattismith #horses #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Horses is the debut studio album by American proto-punk / punkrock musician Patti Smith, which was released on this day in 1975.
#punk #punks #protopunk #garagerock #womenofpunk #pattismith #horses #history #punkrockhistory #otd
November 10, 2025 at 3:48 AM
50 years ago today
Horses is the debut studio album by American proto-punk / punkrock musician Patti Smith, which was released on this day in 1975.
#punk #punks #protopunk #garagerock #womenofpunk #pattismith #horses #history #punkrockhistory #otd
Horses is the debut studio album by American proto-punk / punkrock musician Patti Smith, which was released on this day in 1975.
#punk #punks #protopunk #garagerock #womenofpunk #pattismith #horses #history #punkrockhistory #otd
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Autumn is passing, and with it, the last colorful leaves are slowly falling from the trees. We spend less and less time in the yard, which is stained with yellow leaves. But let's admire the colors of autumn while we still can.🍂🐈⬛
#cats #catsofbluesky
#cats #catsofbluesky
November 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Autumn is passing, and with it, the last colorful leaves are slowly falling from the trees. We spend less and less time in the yard, which is stained with yellow leaves. But let's admire the colors of autumn while we still can.🍂🐈⬛
#cats #catsofbluesky
#cats #catsofbluesky
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Ennio Morricone (with scenes from " Once Upon a Time in the West", "Teorema", "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion" and "Novecento " for which he composed the film scores) - BOTD
November 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Ennio Morricone (with scenes from " Once Upon a Time in the West", "Teorema", "Investigation of a Citizen Above Suspicion" and "Novecento " for which he composed the film scores) - BOTD
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Lyonel Feininger
‘Der Kopflose Radler’ (The Headless Rider),
“Das Narrenrad”, 1898
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‘Der Kopflose Radler’ (The Headless Rider),
“Das Narrenrad”, 1898
archive.org/details/dasn...
November 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Lyonel Feininger
‘Der Kopflose Radler’ (The Headless Rider),
“Das Narrenrad”, 1898
archive.org/details/dasn...
‘Der Kopflose Radler’ (The Headless Rider),
“Das Narrenrad”, 1898
archive.org/details/dasn...
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What's this?
It seems our friend Anthony Coulls from @railwaymuseum.bsky.social has been let loose on our No.2 'Dolgoch'!
Watch their video on the Locomotive that started Railway Preservation! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fxm...
It seems our friend Anthony Coulls from @railwaymuseum.bsky.social has been let loose on our No.2 'Dolgoch'!
Watch their video on the Locomotive that started Railway Preservation! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fxm...
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
What's this?
It seems our friend Anthony Coulls from @railwaymuseum.bsky.social has been let loose on our No.2 'Dolgoch'!
Watch their video on the Locomotive that started Railway Preservation! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fxm...
It seems our friend Anthony Coulls from @railwaymuseum.bsky.social has been let loose on our No.2 'Dolgoch'!
Watch their video on the Locomotive that started Railway Preservation! 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fxm...
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Laraine Day (October 13, 1920 – November 10, 2007)
November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Laraine Day (October 13, 1920 – November 10, 2007)
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If you’re around, I’ll be talking at the Highgate Lit & Sci on Monday (17th) 2pm, about my latest book. The Undesirables tells the story of the lives impacted by a terrible piece of UK legislation (which operated for 46 years)
hlsi.org.uk/courses/hist...
hlsi.org.uk/courses/hist...
November 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
If you’re around, I’ll be talking at the Highgate Lit & Sci on Monday (17th) 2pm, about my latest book. The Undesirables tells the story of the lives impacted by a terrible piece of UK legislation (which operated for 46 years)
hlsi.org.uk/courses/hist...
hlsi.org.uk/courses/hist...
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From the archive - The Siege: The Remarkable Story of the Greatest SAS Hostage Drama with Ben Macintyre pod.fo/e/26909e
Cold War Conversations: The Siege: The Remarkable Story of the Greatest SAS Hostage Drama with Ben Macintyre (365)
On April 30, 1980, six heavily armed gunmen burst into the Iranian embassy on Princes Gate, overlooking Hyde Park in London. There they took 26 hostages, including embassy staff, visitors, and thre...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
From the archive - The Siege: The Remarkable Story of the Greatest SAS Hostage Drama with Ben Macintyre pod.fo/e/26909e
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New York showgirls pose for a photo by the White Studio, mid-1920’s.
November 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
New York showgirls pose for a photo by the White Studio, mid-1920’s.
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If you enjoy my content please nominate Cold War Conversations in the Discover Pods Awards.
Podcast Name: Cold War Conversations
Podcast Website: www.coldwarconversations.com
Podcast Category: History
Use the link below to nominate us. Many thanks!
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Podcast Name: Cold War Conversations
Podcast Website: www.coldwarconversations.com
Podcast Category: History
Use the link below to nominate us. Many thanks!
discoverpods.com/2025-podcast...
November 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
If you enjoy my content please nominate Cold War Conversations in the Discover Pods Awards.
Podcast Name: Cold War Conversations
Podcast Website: www.coldwarconversations.com
Podcast Category: History
Use the link below to nominate us. Many thanks!
discoverpods.com/2025-podcast...
Podcast Name: Cold War Conversations
Podcast Website: www.coldwarconversations.com
Podcast Category: History
Use the link below to nominate us. Many thanks!
discoverpods.com/2025-podcast...
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This is our houseguest Mischief. Her mum is galavanting, like that word, around Europe for a couple of weeks. Who was snarky when she first got here? Tried to bite hoomom? Sassy Mischief who now has her very own room & special attention until she settles in. Brat. Hope you sleep well gang. Hugs 💤💙💤
November 4, 2025 at 10:52 PM
This is our houseguest Mischief. Her mum is galavanting, like that word, around Europe for a couple of weeks. Who was snarky when she first got here? Tried to bite hoomom? Sassy Mischief who now has her very own room & special attention until she settles in. Brat. Hope you sleep well gang. Hugs 💤💙💤
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