Mary Brazier
@marybrazier.bsky.social
Mental health social worker and military historian (MA), interested in Psychiatry in the Second World War. Collector of spaniels. Will bore on request. Fun at parties.
Sofa chilling, after the first Canicross of the season this morning, I’m telling myself that being on-call means I have to stay on the sofa for the rest of the day just in case.
October 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Sofa chilling, after the first Canicross of the season this morning, I’m telling myself that being on-call means I have to stay on the sofa for the rest of the day just in case.
When my algorithm says a lot about my priorities 😂
October 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
When my algorithm says a lot about my priorities 😂
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Back from an ace We Have Ways festival, I was blown away by the response to my talk on WWII as sexual revolution. At the last minute I added material about the far right march - I believe telling the diverse truth of those who fought in the war is a powerful tool in combating the far right now (1/4)
September 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Back from an ace We Have Ways festival, I was blown away by the response to my talk on WWII as sexual revolution. At the last minute I added material about the far right march - I believe telling the diverse truth of those who fought in the war is a powerful tool in combating the far right now (1/4)
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@jmcn.bsky.social @normagraham.bsky.social @badsocialism.bsky.social @marybrazier.bsky.social @danellin.bsky.social fab talks! Thank you. The Arsenal delivers.
September 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
@jmcn.bsky.social @normagraham.bsky.social @badsocialism.bsky.social @marybrazier.bsky.social @danellin.bsky.social fab talks! Thank you. The Arsenal delivers.
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Following on from your excellent talk at WHWF @danellin.bsky.social @marybrazier.bsky.social the Lancaster has a number of flags in on it representing the nationality of the crew and the RAF ensign (not my photo obvs). Not all flags are bad but upside down Union Jacks are a giveaway
September 15, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Following on from your excellent talk at WHWF @danellin.bsky.social @marybrazier.bsky.social the Lancaster has a number of flags in on it representing the nationality of the crew and the RAF ensign (not my photo obvs). Not all flags are bad but upside down Union Jacks are a giveaway
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@marybrazier.bsky.social and I had a full house in the Arsenal Stage at the We Have Ways Festival today. Wizard fun! Wizard audience! Thanks folks. #history #WW2
September 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
@marybrazier.bsky.social and I had a full house in the Arsenal Stage at the We Have Ways Festival today. Wizard fun! Wizard audience! Thanks folks. #history #WW2
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I'll be there with @normagraham.bsky.social @marybrazier.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk @claremulley.bsky.social @spitfirefilly.bsky.social @alexchurchill.bsky.social @luketurner.bsky.social @waitmanwbeorn.com @nickleh.bsky.social @stubertphoto.bsky.social @almurray.bsky.social Wizard! #History #WW2
WHWF EVENTS TWO
Check out the events programme at We Have Ways Fest, the UK’s No.1, Second World War festival. Tanks, talks and tankards … experts, enthusiasts, authors, historians. WNTL?!
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August 1, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Sally Spaniel rocking the 1990s boy band curtain look.
July 21, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Sally Spaniel rocking the 1990s boy band curtain look.
When you find yourself somewhat mesmerised by @scaramucci.bsky.social an excellent speaker, humorous and self deprecating of course, but more than that, insightful on personal resilience and hopeful for a post-Trump world.
June 27, 2025 at 5:40 AM
When you find yourself somewhat mesmerised by @scaramucci.bsky.social an excellent speaker, humorous and self deprecating of course, but more than that, insightful on personal resilience and hopeful for a post-Trump world.
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Video of Senator Padilla being thrown on the ground and cuffed outside Kristi Noem's press conference
June 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Video of Senator Padilla being thrown on the ground and cuffed outside Kristi Noem's press conference
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Here's a run down of how many U.S. allies died fighting with America in Afghanistan, with an adjustment for population size.
June 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Here's a run down of how many U.S. allies died fighting with America in Afghanistan, with an adjustment for population size.
When your dog is 11 on Friday and you’ve left it too late to order the bespoke birthday dog biscuits. Will she forgive me if I get the dog equivalent of a Colin the Caterpillar?
June 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
When your dog is 11 on Friday and you’ve left it too late to order the bespoke birthday dog biscuits. Will she forgive me if I get the dog equivalent of a Colin the Caterpillar?
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The NHS is in crisis. We support extra investment to help turn it around, but without fixing social care, no amount of funding will solve the problem.
I urge the Prime Minister to ensure the Spending Review finally delivers for social care and family carers.
I urge the Prime Minister to ensure the Spending Review finally delivers for social care and family carers.
June 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The NHS is in crisis. We support extra investment to help turn it around, but without fixing social care, no amount of funding will solve the problem.
I urge the Prime Minister to ensure the Spending Review finally delivers for social care and family carers.
I urge the Prime Minister to ensure the Spending Review finally delivers for social care and family carers.
A fabulous dinner at the Worshipful Company of Innholders last night courtesy of @hgwdavie.bsky.social fascinating to see what is down the side streets in the city of London.
June 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A fabulous dinner at the Worshipful Company of Innholders last night courtesy of @hgwdavie.bsky.social fascinating to see what is down the side streets in the city of London.
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New research provides conclusive proof that 20mph in London is saving lives.
14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows:
❤️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made)
❤️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt
And slower speeds deliver so much more:
14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows:
❤️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made)
❤️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt
And slower speeds deliver so much more:
June 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
New research provides conclusive proof that 20mph in London is saving lives.
14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows:
❤️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made)
❤️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt
And slower speeds deliver so much more:
14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows:
❤️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made)
❤️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt
And slower speeds deliver so much more:
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How am I meant to sleep with memes like this popping up on my feed??
June 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
How am I meant to sleep with memes like this popping up on my feed??
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this is what it took to get the Democrats to make a good post
June 5, 2025 at 8:54 PM
this is what it took to get the Democrats to make a good post
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NEW: Tens of thousands of disabled households could face a “triple hit” of benefit cuts due to the impact on Carer’s Allowance
DWP figures show 95,000 unpaid carers stand to lose PIP - and for some the impact could be even worse
By me, for the Big Issue
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DWP figures show 95,000 unpaid carers stand to lose PIP - and for some the impact could be even worse
By me, for the Big Issue
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Tens of thousands of households could lose three benefits at same time
Tens of thousands of disabled households could face a “triple hit” of benefit cuts from Labour due to their impact on carer’s allowance.
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June 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW: Tens of thousands of disabled households could face a “triple hit” of benefit cuts due to the impact on Carer’s Allowance
DWP figures show 95,000 unpaid carers stand to lose PIP - and for some the impact could be even worse
By me, for the Big Issue
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
DWP figures show 95,000 unpaid carers stand to lose PIP - and for some the impact could be even worse
By me, for the Big Issue
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...
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They’re back (briefly) with a teaser for part 2 of walking with the jocks.
They’re back (briefly) with a teaser for part 2 of walking with the jocks.
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June 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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They’re back (briefly) with a teaser for part 2 of walking with the jocks.
They’re back (briefly) with a teaser for part 2 of walking with the jocks.
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Today I highlighted James' story: a Glastonbury & Somerton resident with dementia who is stuck in hospital, scared & isolated. His family wants him home, but social care barriers in #Somerset are in the way. I called on the Govt to ensure people with dementia can live at home with dignity.
June 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Today I highlighted James' story: a Glastonbury & Somerton resident with dementia who is stuck in hospital, scared & isolated. His family wants him home, but social care barriers in #Somerset are in the way. I called on the Govt to ensure people with dementia can live at home with dignity.
When your Dog knows it’s gone 5pm and it’s now play time.
June 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
When your Dog knows it’s gone 5pm and it’s now play time.
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I'm going to be speaking at this year's WHW festival! I may be an old-ish (?) white bloke, but I have long hair and I'm on with the wonderful @marybrazier.bsky.social.
See also: @normagraham.bsky.social @lydiajane13.bsky.social @claremulley.bsky.social @spitfirefilly.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk
See also: @normagraham.bsky.social @lydiajane13.bsky.social @claremulley.bsky.social @spitfirefilly.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk
SPEAKERS
We Have Ways Fest is the UK’s number one, Second World War festival. Tanks, talks and tankards … experts, enthusiasts, authors, historians. Blackpit Farm, 8th – 10th September. WN…
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June 2, 2025 at 11:20 AM
I'm going to be speaking at this year's WHW festival! I may be an old-ish (?) white bloke, but I have long hair and I'm on with the wonderful @marybrazier.bsky.social.
See also: @normagraham.bsky.social @lydiajane13.bsky.social @claremulley.bsky.social @spitfirefilly.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk
See also: @normagraham.bsky.social @lydiajane13.bsky.social @claremulley.bsky.social @spitfirefilly.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk
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My favorite American corollary I learned recently is that Broadway theaters employ more people than the entire American coal industry.
Britain has no idea - in terms of its self-image, not economists obviously - what economy it actually has
One of my favourite facts to point out is: at over £8bn annually, the *videogames industry* is more than twice as valuable to the UK economy as fishing and steel combined.
One of my favourite facts to point out is: at over £8bn annually, the *videogames industry* is more than twice as valuable to the UK economy as fishing and steel combined.
Men are extremely keen to explain to me that Britain *needs* a domestic steel production plant and doesn't necessarily *need* universities. Okay. Steel contributed about £1.7bn to the UK economy in 2024. Universities contributed more than £200bn.
May 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
My favorite American corollary I learned recently is that Broadway theaters employ more people than the entire American coal industry.