Merryn
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Merryn
@merrynwalters.uk
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I enjoy writing about maps, mapmakers, war, and words. If you read this, then I'll write more. 😊 Substack:
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Commandos? Boulonge? Slipper wearing jock ex policeman - notorious for putting the cosh on east end criminals? We’ve got you covered on @newsofthewar.bsky.social this week
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November 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Commandos? Boulonge? Slipper wearing jock ex policeman - notorious for putting the cosh on east end criminals? We’ve got you covered on @newsofthewar.bsky.social this week
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READ ALL ABOUT IT!
It’s News of The War time.
Join @andyaitch.bsky.social & @merrynwalters.uk as we discuss the news headlines from the 24th April 1942….
Are the fortunes of war turning? Take a listen and you decide
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It’s News of The War time.
Join @andyaitch.bsky.social & @merrynwalters.uk as we discuss the news headlines from the 24th April 1942….
Are the fortunes of war turning? Take a listen and you decide
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November 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
READ ALL ABOUT IT!
It’s News of The War time.
Join @andyaitch.bsky.social & @merrynwalters.uk as we discuss the news headlines from the 24th April 1942….
Are the fortunes of war turning? Take a listen and you decide
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
It’s News of The War time.
Join @andyaitch.bsky.social & @merrynwalters.uk as we discuss the news headlines from the 24th April 1942….
Are the fortunes of war turning? Take a listen and you decide
linktr.ee/NewsOfTheWar
Heathrow.
Calm before the storm.
Coffee so strong, I can see WiFi.
Calm before the storm.
Coffee so strong, I can see WiFi.
October 9, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Heathrow.
Calm before the storm.
Coffee so strong, I can see WiFi.
Calm before the storm.
Coffee so strong, I can see WiFi.
October 7th. Which means that, in among the headlines today, it's this monster's 27th birthday. Half as old as I am, and twice the person, already. #kidshuh #proudmum #properjobandcanbuyherowncakenow
October 7, 2025 at 6:54 AM
October 7th. Which means that, in among the headlines today, it's this monster's 27th birthday. Half as old as I am, and twice the person, already. #kidshuh #proudmum #properjobandcanbuyherowncakenow
From too-many too-good-to miss talks to The Two Rommels, the tanks, the catch-ups with friends old and new … big thanks to the WHWF team this weekend… and to everyone who came along to hear me squeaking on about maps (again!)
September 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
From too-many too-good-to miss talks to The Two Rommels, the tanks, the catch-ups with friends old and new … big thanks to the WHWF team this weekend… and to everyone who came along to hear me squeaking on about maps (again!)
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Channeling Ole Gunnar Solskjær in the 99’ CL final…
Last minute substitute for the indomitable PCA at WHWF5 this weekend, to chat about the Rhine crossing. Honoured to be on stage with Al and John Mc - chat ranged between Quinctilius Varus to post VE Day civil affairs
Last minute substitute for the indomitable PCA at WHWF5 this weekend, to chat about the Rhine crossing. Honoured to be on stage with Al and John Mc - chat ranged between Quinctilius Varus to post VE Day civil affairs
September 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Channeling Ole Gunnar Solskjær in the 99’ CL final…
Last minute substitute for the indomitable PCA at WHWF5 this weekend, to chat about the Rhine crossing. Honoured to be on stage with Al and John Mc - chat ranged between Quinctilius Varus to post VE Day civil affairs
Last minute substitute for the indomitable PCA at WHWF5 this weekend, to chat about the Rhine crossing. Honoured to be on stage with Al and John Mc - chat ranged between Quinctilius Varus to post VE Day civil affairs
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We’re stumped at NOTW HQ…. @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk can’t make out what type of tank this on the transporter, it’s in our new episode, out tomorrow….. Can you help?
Taken in August 1941 in the western desert…. Let us know what you think.
Taken in August 1941 in the western desert…. Let us know what you think.
September 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
We’re stumped at NOTW HQ…. @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk can’t make out what type of tank this on the transporter, it’s in our new episode, out tomorrow….. Can you help?
Taken in August 1941 in the western desert…. Let us know what you think.
Taken in August 1941 in the western desert…. Let us know what you think.
WELL SAID. 😊
Our first ever guest editor, and what great chat it was with Prof John Tregoning. It really makes a difference chatting to someone that actually knows his stuff. Unlike @merrynwalters.uk and me waffling on like usual
Jolly excited doesn't begin to cover it! From Moran to Morell, with infections, gangrene (😷), immunology and all things medical in between - our guest editor this week on #NewsoftheWar is @prof-tregoning.bsky.social ...
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September 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
WELL SAID. 😊
Getting the blitz maps together for WHWFest. So much myth busting it actually hurts. 😆
September 3, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Getting the blitz maps together for WHWFest. So much myth busting it actually hurts. 😆
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Jolly excited about this weeks episode, in a mid season break of 1941 we have our first guest editor for News Of The War!
@prof-tregoning.bsky.social joins @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk to talk about infections, immunology, horse serum and much more.
🚨 Friday 5th September 🚨
@prof-tregoning.bsky.social joins @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk to talk about infections, immunology, horse serum and much more.
🚨 Friday 5th September 🚨
September 2, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Jolly excited about this weeks episode, in a mid season break of 1941 we have our first guest editor for News Of The War!
@prof-tregoning.bsky.social joins @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk to talk about infections, immunology, horse serum and much more.
🚨 Friday 5th September 🚨
@prof-tregoning.bsky.social joins @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk to talk about infections, immunology, horse serum and much more.
🚨 Friday 5th September 🚨
If I had a penny for every time we've pulled back from a WW2 rabbit hole ... but it's what keeps us all fascinated, isn't it? The fact there's so much more to find out?
Got a bit emotional in NOTW towers today..
This daft wee podcast is just a bit of fun between two mates @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk
But coming across a review like this just makes it worthwhile.
Thank you to whoever you are. It means such a lot.
This daft wee podcast is just a bit of fun between two mates @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk
But coming across a review like this just makes it worthwhile.
Thank you to whoever you are. It means such a lot.
September 1, 2025 at 10:57 AM
If I had a penny for every time we've pulled back from a WW2 rabbit hole ... but it's what keeps us all fascinated, isn't it? The fact there's so much more to find out?
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Please joins us this Friday for the latest episode of @newsofthewar.bsky.social
We’re launching our new recurring feature: Monkey Air Raid News
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We’re launching our new recurring feature: Monkey Air Raid News
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July 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Please joins us this Friday for the latest episode of @newsofthewar.bsky.social
We’re launching our new recurring feature: Monkey Air Raid News
@merrynwalters.uk
We’re launching our new recurring feature: Monkey Air Raid News
@merrynwalters.uk
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@merrynwalters.uk and I talked a little bit about the war in Somaliland on the @newsofthewar.bsky.social pod this week.
The Illustrated London News ran this amazing sketch a week later:
A pony section of the Somali Camel Corps on a rocky lookout post near the HARGEISA BERBERA.
✏️ By “Snaffles”
The Illustrated London News ran this amazing sketch a week later:
A pony section of the Somali Camel Corps on a rocky lookout post near the HARGEISA BERBERA.
✏️ By “Snaffles”
July 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
@merrynwalters.uk and I talked a little bit about the war in Somaliland on the @newsofthewar.bsky.social pod this week.
The Illustrated London News ran this amazing sketch a week later:
A pony section of the Somali Camel Corps on a rocky lookout post near the HARGEISA BERBERA.
✏️ By “Snaffles”
The Illustrated London News ran this amazing sketch a week later:
A pony section of the Somali Camel Corps on a rocky lookout post near the HARGEISA BERBERA.
✏️ By “Snaffles”
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When do you think the Battle of Britain started?
The Sunday Express puts it firmly on the 18th of June?
Agree?
This Thursday on @newsofthewar.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk and I make a valiant but ultimately futile effort to explain the Battle of Britain
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The Sunday Express puts it firmly on the 18th of June?
Agree?
This Thursday on @newsofthewar.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk and I make a valiant but ultimately futile effort to explain the Battle of Britain
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July 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM
When do you think the Battle of Britain started?
The Sunday Express puts it firmly on the 18th of June?
Agree?
This Thursday on @newsofthewar.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk and I make a valiant but ultimately futile effort to explain the Battle of Britain
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The Sunday Express puts it firmly on the 18th of June?
Agree?
This Thursday on @newsofthewar.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk and I make a valiant but ultimately futile effort to explain the Battle of Britain
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I'm not saying maps and panoramic, illustrative diagrams are interchangeable, but I might be saying that if I won the lottery *THERE WOULD BE SIGNS*. These beach plans of Iwo Jima are yours for the bargain price of US $14,999.99, apparently. *swoon*
June 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I'm not saying maps and panoramic, illustrative diagrams are interchangeable, but I might be saying that if I won the lottery *THERE WOULD BE SIGNS*. These beach plans of Iwo Jima are yours for the bargain price of US $14,999.99, apparently. *swoon*
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June 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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If anyone needs a handy little guide on what ARP wardens do, I’ve got you covered.
Surprisingly well trained and well prepared for the Blitz. Who knew? 🤷🏻♂️
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Surprisingly well trained and well prepared for the Blitz. Who knew? 🤷🏻♂️
@merrynwalters.uk @newsofthewar.bsky.social
June 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
If anyone needs a handy little guide on what ARP wardens do, I’ve got you covered.
Surprisingly well trained and well prepared for the Blitz. Who knew? 🤷🏻♂️
@merrynwalters.uk @newsofthewar.bsky.social
Surprisingly well trained and well prepared for the Blitz. Who knew? 🤷🏻♂️
@merrynwalters.uk @newsofthewar.bsky.social
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June 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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One of the questions we ask in @newsofthewar.bsky.social today is how many lives were saved in the Blitz thanks to the amount of preparedness and training the country had done leading up to September 1940.
High casualties when it hits, but could it have been higher?
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High casualties when it hits, but could it have been higher?
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June 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
One of the questions we ask in @newsofthewar.bsky.social today is how many lives were saved in the Blitz thanks to the amount of preparedness and training the country had done leading up to September 1940.
High casualties when it hits, but could it have been higher?
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High casualties when it hits, but could it have been higher?
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Published by the U.S. Persian Gulf Command. 1944.
June 19, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Published by the U.S. Persian Gulf Command. 1944.
Mapwise, recently, I've been knee deep in repercussions from the Treaty of Versailles. Awful. Funny though, even the enigmatic PAM thought Britain wasn't worth the hassle, after the war was over. Can you imagine the response from the Flagmakers' Union to this scheme, radically restructuring Europe?
June 19, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Mapwise, recently, I've been knee deep in repercussions from the Treaty of Versailles. Awful. Funny though, even the enigmatic PAM thought Britain wasn't worth the hassle, after the war was over. Can you imagine the response from the Flagmakers' Union to this scheme, radically restructuring Europe?
This lil' ol' podcast - honestly, it's one of the most fun things I do, making it that is. News of The War: so many stories, so much still to influence how we interpret what happened, when, and often why as well. 😊
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Whoop! Happy New Year! Season 2 of #NOTW starts in February 1940 - that's right, we're back, and the news just gets better and better. This week, it really does include all the scandal you can handle. Plus. . .
June 19, 2025 at 7:12 AM
This lil' ol' podcast - honestly, it's one of the most fun things I do, making it that is. News of The War: so many stories, so much still to influence how we interpret what happened, when, and often why as well. 😊
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This is going to be so good - QR codes are ideal for extending images and, sadly, I think foldout maps are unlikely to make a comeback 🙂↕️
I’m pleased to announce a unique aspect of my WW1 Italian Front book: as well as 140,000 words of sparkling text, 149 photos, and 27 maps, QR codes printed in each chapter link to galleries of 100s more photos (archive & current), more maps, and videos. Please scan the code…
June 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
This is going to be so good - QR codes are ideal for extending images and, sadly, I think foldout maps are unlikely to make a comeback 🙂↕️
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🔥EXTRA! EXTRA! We promised you the headlines for 27th December '39, and boy do we deliver. Bill, George, Al, they're all here - along with some killer monks and subtle smock action (IYKNK, right?! 😉).
@andyaitch.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk
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June 12, 2025 at 8:44 AM
🔥EXTRA! EXTRA! We promised you the headlines for 27th December '39, and boy do we deliver. Bill, George, Al, they're all here - along with some killer monks and subtle smock action (IYKNK, right?! 😉).
@andyaitch.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk
@andyaitch.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk
Every so often ~ between chaos, confusion, and concerted efforts to sort out the LifeNormal - I remember Bluesky. Here, have a map. One for @historybowsh.bsky.social 😀
June 13, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Every so often ~ between chaos, confusion, and concerted efforts to sort out the LifeNormal - I remember Bluesky. Here, have a map. One for @historybowsh.bsky.social 😀