Peter Hart
@peterhart.bsky.social
Military historian of sorts. Latest books: 'Laugh or Fly', 'Chain of Fire: Campaigning in Egypt & the Sudan, 1882-1898' & 'Beggar Me: I'm a Prisoner'. But really I'm mainly the lead singer of 'Those Naughty Lumps' and 'Pete & the Lovehearts'
If you were captured by the Germans, there was a fair chance that you had been wounded. In this episode BEGGAR ME! I'M A PRISONER! HOSPITAL we look at the treatment they might expect. As you might expect some good some bad... Please share - and thanks for listening
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Ep262: Beggar Me - Hospital
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January 29, 2026 at 9:39 AM
If you were captured by the Germans, there was a fair chance that you had been wounded. In this episode BEGGAR ME! I'M A PRISONER! HOSPITAL we look at the treatment they might expect. As you might expect some good some bad... Please share - and thanks for listening
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I'm looking forward to my next talk to the North West Kent WFA at 19.30 on Thursday 29 January at the Royal British Legion, Petts Wood, BR5 1DH
I'm rabbiting about the Battle of Omdurman, 1898, one of the most dramatic, murderous battles of the late Victorian era. Do come along!
I'm rabbiting about the Battle of Omdurman, 1898, one of the most dramatic, murderous battles of the late Victorian era. Do come along!
January 28, 2026 at 3:17 PM
I'm looking forward to my next talk to the North West Kent WFA at 19.30 on Thursday 29 January at the Royal British Legion, Petts Wood, BR5 1DH
I'm rabbiting about the Battle of Omdurman, 1898, one of the most dramatic, murderous battles of the late Victorian era. Do come along!
I'm rabbiting about the Battle of Omdurman, 1898, one of the most dramatic, murderous battles of the late Victorian era. Do come along!
Sales are booming, so fans of Pete & Gary's Podcast should purchase 'Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner! British POWs in Germany, 1914-18' before they have all gone. Follow link for details! Post free from E-Bay at £17 (plus £1.29 buyer's protection fee)
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I'm a Prisoner! While officers were exempt from labouring for their captors, 80% of the 170,000 British POWs held by the Germans faced more challenges than boredom. While 54 officers and 519 other ran...
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January 28, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Sales are booming, so fans of Pete & Gary's Podcast should purchase 'Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner! British POWs in Germany, 1914-18' before they have all gone. Follow link for details! Post free from E-Bay at £17 (plus £1.29 buyer's protection fee)
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19793588...
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19793588...
Anyone who is even an acquantaince of Wazza should be along for his first ever rock gig! Tonight 19.00 at Maddens Bar East Finchley!
January 25, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Anyone who is even an acquantaince of Wazza should be along for his first ever rock gig! Tonight 19.00 at Maddens Bar East Finchley!
Blimey the Lumps are busy! Another gig coming up from 7-9pm on Sunday 25 January at Frank's birthday bash in the lovely envorons of Maddens, 130 High Road, East Finchley! And Wazza will be depping for Bobby who is far, far, away in the Phillipines! Free entrance! All welcome!
January 23, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Blimey the Lumps are busy! Another gig coming up from 7-9pm on Sunday 25 January at Frank's birthday bash in the lovely envorons of Maddens, 130 High Road, East Finchley! And Wazza will be depping for Bobby who is far, far, away in the Phillipines! Free entrance! All welcome!
The second episode from Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner and it's RECEPTION - what happened to the prisoners between capture and arriving at the POW Camp in Germany! Sometimes they were treated roughly and exposed to the contempt of German civilians. Please share! Thanks! open.spotify.com/episode/0yFj...
Ep261: Beggar Me - Reception
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January 23, 2026 at 8:01 AM
The second episode from Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner and it's RECEPTION - what happened to the prisoners between capture and arriving at the POW Camp in Germany! Sometimes they were treated roughly and exposed to the contempt of German civilians. Please share! Thanks! open.spotify.com/episode/0yFj...
An exciting new series of podcasts begins with Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner! British POWs in Germany, 1914-18. First up is CAPTURED featuring the stories of men who suddenly found themselves - against all their expectations - a prisoner! Please share! Thanks!
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Ep260: Beggar Me - Captured!
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January 15, 2026 at 3:55 PM
An exciting new series of podcasts begins with Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner! British POWs in Germany, 1914-18. First up is CAPTURED featuring the stories of men who suddenly found themselves - against all their expectations - a prisoner! Please share! Thanks!
open.spotify.com/episode/0oQO...
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Still places available on this fantastic tour with a great mixture of historians and friends. Please make your booking now as deadlines are looming. Thanks! fb.me/e/40kGTjrz5
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January 15, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Still places available on this fantastic tour with a great mixture of historians and friends. Please make your booking now as deadlines are looming. Thanks! fb.me/e/40kGTjrz5
Blimey the Lumps are busy! Another gig coming up from 7-9pm on Sunday 25 January at Frank's birthday bash in the lovely envorons of Maddens, 130 High Road, East Finchley! And Wazza will be depping for Bobby who is far, far, away in the Phillipines! Free entrance! All welcome!
January 11, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Blimey the Lumps are busy! Another gig coming up from 7-9pm on Sunday 25 January at Frank's birthday bash in the lovely envorons of Maddens, 130 High Road, East Finchley! And Wazza will be depping for Bobby who is far, far, away in the Phillipines! Free entrance! All welcome!
Another disappointing harvest of Xmas presents from family and so-called friends? Not a sign of your much-desired BEGGAR ME! I'M A PRISONER? Bugger them all and buy it for yourself! Signed and posted to you with real love from Pete & Gary!
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January 5, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Another disappointing harvest of Xmas presents from family and so-called friends? Not a sign of your much-desired BEGGAR ME! I'M A PRISONER? Bugger them all and buy it for yourself! Signed and posted to you with real love from Pete & Gary!
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19793588...
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19793588...
Another great rock night at the Constitutional Club! Book it in your diary!
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Those Naughty Lumps and The Archway Mountain Lightnin' Boys
Event in London, United Kingdom by Peter Hart on Saturday, February 21 2026
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January 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Another great rock night at the Constitutional Club! Book it in your diary!
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Second of our new 'rock' nights at the East Finchley Constitiutional Club!
Start the New Year with a BANG!
THOSE NAUGHTY LUMPS and BENEFIT CHEAT$ are playing on Saturday 3 January. Just £5 to get in!
Bands on at around 20..00 and 21.15 finish at 22.15. So don't be late!
Start the New Year with a BANG!
THOSE NAUGHTY LUMPS and BENEFIT CHEAT$ are playing on Saturday 3 January. Just £5 to get in!
Bands on at around 20..00 and 21.15 finish at 22.15. So don't be late!
December 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Second of our new 'rock' nights at the East Finchley Constitiutional Club!
Start the New Year with a BANG!
THOSE NAUGHTY LUMPS and BENEFIT CHEAT$ are playing on Saturday 3 January. Just £5 to get in!
Bands on at around 20..00 and 21.15 finish at 22.15. So don't be late!
Start the New Year with a BANG!
THOSE NAUGHTY LUMPS and BENEFIT CHEAT$ are playing on Saturday 3 January. Just £5 to get in!
Bands on at around 20..00 and 21.15 finish at 22.15. So don't be late!
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Reading this by @peterhart.bsky.social and what a great read it is. Has me reaching for detailed maps to track event’s and try and place so many of the individuals he references in the book. Sure to inspire some games in the New Year. #shedowar #wargames #wargaming
December 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Reading this by @peterhart.bsky.social and what a great read it is. Has me reaching for detailed maps to track event’s and try and place so many of the individuals he references in the book. Sure to inspire some games in the New Year. #shedowar #wargames #wargaming
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Great re-listen about the adventures of the South Notts Hussars. Great series and fabulous book. #history #militaryhistory #WW2 #podcast
A slightly melancholy tinge as we reach the last episode of our South Notts Hussars WW2 series. What a ride its been, but so sad to think that these brave men have all now passed away. Please share - and spare a moment ot think of them.... open.spotify.com/episode/0bNC...
SPECIAL: South Notts Hussars - Germany & Post-War
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December 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Great re-listen about the adventures of the South Notts Hussars. Great series and fabulous book. #history #militaryhistory #WW2 #podcast
A slightly melancholy tinge as we reach the last episode of our South Notts Hussars WW2 series. What a ride its been, but so sad to think that these brave men have all now passed away. Please share - and spare a moment ot think of them.... open.spotify.com/episode/0bNC...
SPECIAL: South Notts Hussars - Germany & Post-War
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December 18, 2025 at 8:17 AM
A slightly melancholy tinge as we reach the last episode of our South Notts Hussars WW2 series. What a ride its been, but so sad to think that these brave men have all now passed away. Please share - and spare a moment ot think of them.... open.spotify.com/episode/0bNC...
Gary & I are masters of publicity. Here's our video advert for WELSH WARRIOR - isn't it smashing? Whatever you think it is a fantastic book - one of the very best personal experience accounts of the Great War. You can buy the book direct from us at: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19792054...
December 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Gary & I are masters of publicity. Here's our video advert for WELSH WARRIOR - isn't it smashing? Whatever you think it is a fantastic book - one of the very best personal experience accounts of the Great War. You can buy the book direct from us at: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19792054...
Almost all over as the South Nott’s Hussars are fighting their way across Europe to Germany. But men are still dying. It was a grim business. Please share - thanks chums.
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SPECIAL: South Notts Hussars - NW Europe (Part 2)
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December 13, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Almost all over as the South Nott’s Hussars are fighting their way across Europe to Germany. But men are still dying. It was a grim business. Please share - thanks chums.
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Feeling low? Need to cheer up? Well think what it was like for POWs in the Great War! No Xmas fun and frolics for them! Why not buy yourself Pete & Gary's book: BEGGAR ME! I'M A PRISONER: BRITISH POWs IN GERMANY, 1914-19. The very best way to support our podcasts! www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19793588...
December 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Feeling low? Need to cheer up? Well think what it was like for POWs in the Great War! No Xmas fun and frolics for them! Why not buy yourself Pete & Gary's book: BEGGAR ME! I'M A PRISONER: BRITISH POWs IN GERMANY, 1914-19. The very best way to support our podcasts! www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19793588...
This afternoon, instead of indulging in rampant self abuse why not get down to see THOSE NAUGHTY LUMPS 2-6pm. Get their early!
INTERSTELLA BOY
THOSE NAUGHTY LUMPS &
MALBEC
at The Dublin Castle, 94 Parkway, Camden, NW1 7AN
On Door £10 in advance £8 from: wegottickets.com/event/681694/
INTERSTELLA BOY
THOSE NAUGHTY LUMPS &
MALBEC
at The Dublin Castle, 94 Parkway, Camden, NW1 7AN
On Door £10 in advance £8 from: wegottickets.com/event/681694/
Interstella Boy
Interstella Boy - Dill Williams’ Welsh wonders of low slung Beatles meets Floyd via Super Furries finery, Interstella Boy, perform in the headline slot of our Sunday Matinee show today. Dill’s story ...
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December 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
This afternoon, instead of indulging in rampant self abuse why not get down to see THOSE NAUGHTY LUMPS 2-6pm. Get their early!
INTERSTELLA BOY
THOSE NAUGHTY LUMPS &
MALBEC
at The Dublin Castle, 94 Parkway, Camden, NW1 7AN
On Door £10 in advance £8 from: wegottickets.com/event/681694/
INTERSTELLA BOY
THOSE NAUGHTY LUMPS &
MALBEC
at The Dublin Castle, 94 Parkway, Camden, NW1 7AN
On Door £10 in advance £8 from: wegottickets.com/event/681694/
Tonight the night!
Friday 5 December 7-10pm
THOSE NAUGHTY LUMPS &
THE ARCHWAY MOUNTAIN LIGHTNIN' BOYS
at
The Constitutional Club, 9 The Walks, N2 8DE
Entrance just £5.
Friday 5 December 7-10pm
THOSE NAUGHTY LUMPS &
THE ARCHWAY MOUNTAIN LIGHTNIN' BOYS
at
The Constitutional Club, 9 The Walks, N2 8DE
Entrance just £5.
December 5, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Tonight the night!
Friday 5 December 7-10pm
THOSE NAUGHTY LUMPS &
THE ARCHWAY MOUNTAIN LIGHTNIN' BOYS
at
The Constitutional Club, 9 The Walks, N2 8DE
Entrance just £5.
Friday 5 December 7-10pm
THOSE NAUGHTY LUMPS &
THE ARCHWAY MOUNTAIN LIGHTNIN' BOYS
at
The Constitutional Club, 9 The Walks, N2 8DE
Entrance just £5.
The South Notts Hussars are thrust into the Normandy campaign and the Battle for Europe. They are part of the huge conglomeration of artillery might and air power that batter the Germans. Please share! Thanks chums! open.spotify.com/episode/5GLb...
SPECIAL: South Notts Hussars - NW Europe (Part 1)
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December 5, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The South Notts Hussars are thrust into the Normandy campaign and the Battle for Europe. They are part of the huge conglomeration of artillery might and air power that batter the Germans. Please share! Thanks chums! open.spotify.com/episode/5GLb...
What better gift at Xmas for a doting spouse, loving friend or relative than a copy of WELSH WARRIOR! Make them curl up with happiness!
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Pardon our interruption...
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December 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
What better gift at Xmas for a doting spouse, loving friend or relative than a copy of WELSH WARRIOR! Make them curl up with happiness!
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19792054...
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19792054...
Xmas is coming! Get your signed copy of BEGGAR ME! I'M A PRISONER! delivered by Santa's reindeer to your very door.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Xmas is coming! Get your signed copy of BEGGAR ME! I'M A PRISONER! delivered by Santa's reindeer to your very door.
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Tonight’s the night I am speaking on THE FRENCH AT GALLIPOLI, 1915 at 19.30 on Tuesday 2 December at the White Horse Inn, The Street, Trowse, Norwich NR14 8ST. We the British can sometime be seen as perfidious Albion - was that the case at Gallipoli? Find out tonight!
December 2, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Tonight’s the night I am speaking on THE FRENCH AT GALLIPOLI, 1915 at 19.30 on Tuesday 2 December at the White Horse Inn, The Street, Trowse, Norwich NR14 8ST. We the British can sometime be seen as perfidious Albion - was that the case at Gallipoli? Find out tonight!
I am looking forward to speaking on THE FRENCH AT GALLIPOLI, 1915 at 19.30 on Tuesday 2 December at the White Horse Inn, The Street, Trowse, Norwich NR14 8ST. We the British can sometime be seen as perfidious Albion - was that the case at Gallipoli? Find out on Tuesday!
November 30, 2025 at 11:51 AM
I am looking forward to speaking on THE FRENCH AT GALLIPOLI, 1915 at 19.30 on Tuesday 2 December at the White Horse Inn, The Street, Trowse, Norwich NR14 8ST. We the British can sometime be seen as perfidious Albion - was that the case at Gallipoli? Find out on Tuesday!