Nigel Atter MSc
@nigatt59.bsky.social
Historian. Publisher Helion & Co. Currently writing about 59th (2nd North Midland) Division during the FWW. Historical Wargamer.
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this is insane
New Home Office impact assessment finds that cutting skilled and social care visas will cost the UK up to £10 billion with a central estimate of -£5.4 billion.
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
It would be good if this got even a fraction of the coverage devoted to the endless debate about boats, flags and Turkish barber shops
December 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
this is insane
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If you teach histories of British slavery, don't miss this Thursday's book launch and talk: Teaching Slavery: New Approaches to Britain's Colonial Past, IHR, London 11 December & on Zoom. 5:30pm. Registration details are below and a link to the open access book in post 2/2. This post is 1/2.
Book talk: Teaching Slavery: New Approaches to Britain’s Colonial Past
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December 9, 2025 at 10:27 AM
If you teach histories of British slavery, don't miss this Thursday's book launch and talk: Teaching Slavery: New Approaches to Britain's Colonial Past, IHR, London 11 December & on Zoom. 5:30pm. Registration details are below and a link to the open access book in post 2/2. This post is 1/2.
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Battle of Loos with Peter Doyle: in the latest @oldfrontline.bsky.social we are joined by @profpeterdoyle.bsky.social to discuss the offensive of September 1915.
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Battle of Loos with Peter Doyle
In a special episode we are joined by Professor Peter Doyle who delivered this talk on Loos at a Podcast Supporters Evening for the 110th Anniversary of the battle last month. Peter’s new edi…
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October 25, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Battle of Loos with Peter Doyle: in the latest @oldfrontline.bsky.social we are joined by @profpeterdoyle.bsky.social to discuss the offensive of September 1915.
oldfrontline.co.uk/2025/10/25/b...
oldfrontline.co.uk/2025/10/25/b...
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Shocking news. 36% of UK children are living in poverty according to the latest Social Metrics Commission research (I am one of the Commissioners)
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
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November 18, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Shocking news. 36% of UK children are living in poverty according to the latest Social Metrics Commission research (I am one of the Commissioners)
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Plus the WD gives map references!
Hey! Peeps interested in 2/5 South Staffs WO/95/3021/7 is rich with data about ordinary soldiers wounded or KIA, which is unusual for a War Diary
December 2, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Plus the WD gives map references!
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Hard-hitting truth-telling from UCL Prof Anthony Costello….
“The Covid Public Inquiry is a devastating critique of medical advisers, civil servants and politicians who led the UK to the worst public health disaster in a century. More than 230,000 deaths.”
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/230000-dea...
“The Covid Public Inquiry is a devastating critique of medical advisers, civil servants and politicians who led the UK to the worst public health disaster in a century. More than 230,000 deaths.”
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/230000-dea...
230,000 Deaths and the ‘Calculated Silence’ of the Medical Establishment About the COVID Inquiry
The Covid Inquiry Report is a devastating critique of the medical establishment which led the UK to the worst public health disaster in a century, argues Anthony Costello
www.bylinesupplement.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Hard-hitting truth-telling from UCL Prof Anthony Costello….
“The Covid Public Inquiry is a devastating critique of medical advisers, civil servants and politicians who led the UK to the worst public health disaster in a century. More than 230,000 deaths.”
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/230000-dea...
“The Covid Public Inquiry is a devastating critique of medical advisers, civil servants and politicians who led the UK to the worst public health disaster in a century. More than 230,000 deaths.”
www.bylinesupplement.com/p/230000-dea...
Hey! Peeps interested in 2/5 South Staffs WO/95/3021/7 is rich with data about ordinary soldiers wounded or KIA, which is unusual for a War Diary
December 2, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Hey! Peeps interested in 2/5 South Staffs WO/95/3021/7 is rich with data about ordinary soldiers wounded or KIA, which is unusual for a War Diary
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Recently digitised - at RAF Digby in Lincolnshire, after a Spitfire of No.611 Squadron test fires its machine guns, ground crew work to rearm the aircraft. Shot by Harry Rignold for the War Office Film Unit, July 1940. #filmcataloguing #ww2
Full film: IWM AYY 28-2 / www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...
Full film: IWM AYY 28-2 / www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Recently digitised - at RAF Digby in Lincolnshire, after a Spitfire of No.611 Squadron test fires its machine guns, ground crew work to rearm the aircraft. Shot by Harry Rignold for the War Office Film Unit, July 1940. #filmcataloguing #ww2
Full film: IWM AYY 28-2 / www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...
Full film: IWM AYY 28-2 / www.iwm.org.uk/collections/...
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UK National Archives to raise fees and introduce new Request A Military Service Record service scottishgenes.blogspot.com/2025/12/uk-n... #genealogy #military #archives
UK National Archives to raise fees and introduce new Request A Military Service Record service
From Scotland, a daily news blog about genealogy, family history and personal heritage.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
UK National Archives to raise fees and introduce new Request A Military Service Record service scottishgenes.blogspot.com/2025/12/uk-n... #genealogy #military #archives
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The fighting at Cambrai was reaching a peak #OTD in 1917, especially around the village of Gouzeaucourt. Discovered more on the @oldfrontline.bsky.social Channel:
youtu.be/D_RrLJ4uirA
youtu.be/D_RrLJ4uirA
Cambrai 1917: Gouzeaucourt Battlefields
YouTube video by Old Front Line
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December 1, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The fighting at Cambrai was reaching a peak #OTD in 1917, especially around the village of Gouzeaucourt. Discovered more on the @oldfrontline.bsky.social Channel:
youtu.be/D_RrLJ4uirA
youtu.be/D_RrLJ4uirA
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Trip to Hinckley guided by my friend Greg. The Greyhound is excellent and great VFM.
Also these chaps -
All from Hinckley …
That’s a VC, three DCMs,
MC, Croix de Guerre,
Belgian Militaire and the best soldier in the Leicestershire Regt amongst them
Also these chaps -
All from Hinckley …
That’s a VC, three DCMs,
MC, Croix de Guerre,
Belgian Militaire and the best soldier in the Leicestershire Regt amongst them
November 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Trip to Hinckley guided by my friend Greg. The Greyhound is excellent and great VFM.
Also these chaps -
All from Hinckley …
That’s a VC, three DCMs,
MC, Croix de Guerre,
Belgian Militaire and the best soldier in the Leicestershire Regt amongst them
Also these chaps -
All from Hinckley …
That’s a VC, three DCMs,
MC, Croix de Guerre,
Belgian Militaire and the best soldier in the Leicestershire Regt amongst them
Cracking line from 2/5 North Staffordshire war diary, ‘A company which had been left behind comes up and billets in MISERY’.
November 30, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Cracking line from 2/5 North Staffordshire war diary, ‘A company which had been left behind comes up and billets in MISERY’.
Trip to Hinckley guided by my friend Greg. The Greyhound is excellent and great VFM.
Also these chaps -
All from Hinckley …
That’s a VC, three DCMs,
MC, Croix de Guerre,
Belgian Militaire and the best soldier in the Leicestershire Regt amongst them
Also these chaps -
All from Hinckley …
That’s a VC, three DCMs,
MC, Croix de Guerre,
Belgian Militaire and the best soldier in the Leicestershire Regt amongst them
November 29, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Trip to Hinckley guided by my friend Greg. The Greyhound is excellent and great VFM.
Also these chaps -
All from Hinckley …
That’s a VC, three DCMs,
MC, Croix de Guerre,
Belgian Militaire and the best soldier in the Leicestershire Regt amongst them
Also these chaps -
All from Hinckley …
That’s a VC, three DCMs,
MC, Croix de Guerre,
Belgian Militaire and the best soldier in the Leicestershire Regt amongst them
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We at The WFA have launched our PhD Grant Scheme for 2025.
The grant is open to doctoral students researching ANY aspect of the First World War.
Where will our grant take you?
See website for full details 👇🏻
www.westernfrontassociation.com/latest-news/...
#Fwwhist #phdchat
The grant is open to doctoral students researching ANY aspect of the First World War.
Where will our grant take you?
See website for full details 👇🏻
www.westernfrontassociation.com/latest-news/...
#Fwwhist #phdchat
November 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
📣 Last 📣
📣 Few 📣
📣 Days 📣
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The Chemin des Dames and the Spring Offensive of 1917, plus Spencer Jones and I take on the topic of the ‘mutinies’ in this episode!
#WWI #History #Podcast
youtu.be/tzsXvlGvjp8?...
#WWI #History #Podcast
youtu.be/tzsXvlGvjp8?...
The Nivelle Offensive 1917: The Disastrous Battle That Led to Mutiny | WW1 Podcast Episode: 75
YouTube video by WW1: Not So Quiet On The Western Front | Podcast
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November 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
The Chemin des Dames and the Spring Offensive of 1917, plus Spencer Jones and I take on the topic of the ‘mutinies’ in this episode!
#WWI #History #Podcast
youtu.be/tzsXvlGvjp8?...
#WWI #History #Podcast
youtu.be/tzsXvlGvjp8?...
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📢Applying for a PhD?📢
My excellent colleagues are running a Zoom masterclass next Weds 3 December on how to write a successful PhD proposal and how to apply for funding.
Free, register below - choose from:
- 10am: lnkd.in/eUPhAXHc
- 4pm: lnkd.in/e_U79jUt
🗃️ #PhDChat #Humanities
My excellent colleagues are running a Zoom masterclass next Weds 3 December on how to write a successful PhD proposal and how to apply for funding.
Free, register below - choose from:
- 10am: lnkd.in/eUPhAXHc
- 4pm: lnkd.in/e_U79jUt
🗃️ #PhDChat #Humanities
November 27, 2025 at 7:35 AM
📢Applying for a PhD?📢
My excellent colleagues are running a Zoom masterclass next Weds 3 December on how to write a successful PhD proposal and how to apply for funding.
Free, register below - choose from:
- 10am: lnkd.in/eUPhAXHc
- 4pm: lnkd.in/e_U79jUt
🗃️ #PhDChat #Humanities
My excellent colleagues are running a Zoom masterclass next Weds 3 December on how to write a successful PhD proposal and how to apply for funding.
Free, register below - choose from:
- 10am: lnkd.in/eUPhAXHc
- 4pm: lnkd.in/e_U79jUt
🗃️ #PhDChat #Humanities
Interesting piece of kit. Thoughts please.
November 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Interesting piece of kit. Thoughts please.
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The Yarkshire Gamers Reet Big Wargames #Podcast tipped over 200,000 downloads this week which is rather nice. The Big Game Is alive and well and the tightly packed Pike Block is a joy to behold (even in Bradford City kit) #wargaming #hobby #tabletopgames #history
November 26, 2025 at 6:40 AM
The Yarkshire Gamers Reet Big Wargames #Podcast tipped over 200,000 downloads this week which is rather nice. The Big Game Is alive and well and the tightly packed Pike Block is a joy to behold (even in Bradford City kit) #wargaming #hobby #tabletopgames #history
Delighted to have sent my pre publication off to Helion - all being well for publication this time next year. Title:
Under Most Trying and Difficult Circumstances - The Actions of the 59th (2nd North Midland) Division 1914 - 1918.
Under Most Trying and Difficult Circumstances - The Actions of the 59th (2nd North Midland) Division 1914 - 1918.
November 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Delighted to have sent my pre publication off to Helion - all being well for publication this time next year. Title:
Under Most Trying and Difficult Circumstances - The Actions of the 59th (2nd North Midland) Division 1914 - 1918.
Under Most Trying and Difficult Circumstances - The Actions of the 59th (2nd North Midland) Division 1914 - 1918.
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I did this, and that meant it stopped dividing my inbox into 'important/not important' and christ I don't know how to say this but... it turns out that that little bit of so-called 'smart help' was making my inbox much harder to manage?
November 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I did this, and that meant it stopped dividing my inbox into 'important/not important' and christ I don't know how to say this but... it turns out that that little bit of so-called 'smart help' was making my inbox much harder to manage?
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Today we remember Henry Moseley, the Oxford physicist whose X-ray spectroscopy work reshaped our understanding of the elements. He was killed in action at Gallipoli in 1915, aged just 27.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/about-us/our-history/highlights-archive/moseley-and-x-rays
🔗 Learn more: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/about-us/our-history/highlights-archive/moseley-and-x-rays
November 11, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Today we remember Henry Moseley, the Oxford physicist whose X-ray spectroscopy work reshaped our understanding of the elements. He was killed in action at Gallipoli in 1915, aged just 27.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/about-us/our-history/highlights-archive/moseley-and-x-rays
🔗 Learn more: https://www.physics.ox.ac.uk/about-us/our-history/highlights-archive/moseley-and-x-rays
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Here at Exeter we are offering three AHRC-funded PhD scholarships in humanities subjects. Please contact us if you'd like to come and research archaeology or history? Apply by 23 February: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...
PhD: AHRC Studentship | University of Exeter
Project descriptionThe University of Exeter is offering up to three fully funded AHRC doctoral studentships and training and development opportunities across a range of the AHRC’s disciplines for cand...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Here at Exeter we are offering three AHRC-funded PhD scholarships in humanities subjects. Please contact us if you'd like to come and research archaeology or history? Apply by 23 February: www.exeter.ac.uk/study/fundin...