Nigel Atter MSc
@nigatt59.bsky.social
Historian. Publisher Helion & Co. Currently writing about 59th (2nd North Midland) Division during the FWW. Historical Wargamer.
My uncles their duty done, RIP
November 9, 2025 at 9:54 AM
My uncles their duty done, RIP
Remembering the fallen and those who served and returned from my family on this day.
November 9, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Remembering the fallen and those who served and returned from my family on this day.
OTD 1914 my GG Uncle Pte John William Ellis was KIA at First Ypres, serving in 1st Leicesters. He is remembered at Plugstreet Memorial. He left a wife and child behind. Your duty Jonny done, RIP.
October 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
OTD 1914 my GG Uncle Pte John William Ellis was KIA at First Ypres, serving in 1st Leicesters. He is remembered at Plugstreet Memorial. He left a wife and child behind. Your duty Jonny done, RIP.
Charge of the 5th South Staffs
October 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Charge of the 5th South Staffs
A very dark day for the 46th (North Midland) Div
October 13, 2025 at 9:09 AM
A very dark day for the 46th (North Midland) Div
Hohenzollern Redoubt 1915
October 13, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Hohenzollern Redoubt 1915
Such iconic images. Battle of Loos 1915. “If any question why we died,
Tell them, because our fathers lied.”
Tell them, because our fathers lied.”
October 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Such iconic images. Battle of Loos 1915. “If any question why we died,
Tell them, because our fathers lied.”
Tell them, because our fathers lied.”
FOXTON (ST. ANDREW) CHURCHYARD, Leicestershire.
This double headstone commemorates a father and his son, who are buried together. Lucy Brown wife and mother must have been heartbroken.
This double headstone commemorates a father and his son, who are buried together. Lucy Brown wife and mother must have been heartbroken.
October 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
FOXTON (ST. ANDREW) CHURCHYARD, Leicestershire.
This double headstone commemorates a father and his son, who are buried together. Lucy Brown wife and mother must have been heartbroken.
This double headstone commemorates a father and his son, who are buried together. Lucy Brown wife and mother must have been heartbroken.
Inside the church at Neuve Chapelle, check it out when you’re there. Couple of small CWGC cemeteries close by too.
October 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Inside the church at Neuve Chapelle, check it out when you’re there. Couple of small CWGC cemeteries close by too.
St Patrick’s cemetery CWGC: French, German and British side by side. Now at eternal rest, RIP
October 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
St Patrick’s cemetery CWGC: French, German and British side by side. Now at eternal rest, RIP
Loos before and during the Battle of Loos, including some German photos
October 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Loos before and during the Battle of Loos, including some German photos
… Pte. Brown had his arm shattered, but continued on through an intense barrage until he arrived at the close support lines and found an officer.
He was so spent that he fell down the dugout steps, but retained consciousness long enough to hand over his message…. He was 19 yrs old!
He was so spent that he fell down the dugout steps, but retained consciousness long enough to hand over his message…. He was 19 yrs old!
September 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
… Pte. Brown had his arm shattered, but continued on through an intense barrage until he arrived at the close support lines and found an officer.
He was so spent that he fell down the dugout steps, but retained consciousness long enough to hand over his message…. He was 19 yrs old!
He was so spent that he fell down the dugout steps, but retained consciousness long enough to hand over his message…. He was 19 yrs old!
“…he carried on a tremendous fight with the advancing enemy. Although under intense barrage fire and mortally wounded, he stood on the parapet of the trench, bombed the enemy continuously and directed the defence in such a manner as to infuse a spirit of utmost resistance into his men…”
September 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“…he carried on a tremendous fight with the advancing enemy. Although under intense barrage fire and mortally wounded, he stood on the parapet of the trench, bombed the enemy continuously and directed the defence in such a manner as to infuse a spirit of utmost resistance into his men…”
Major-General Wing Commander of 12th Division. One of four Division Commanders killed during the Battle of Loos 1915. A shell exploded, killing him and his aide-de-camp, Lieutenant C. C. Tower. Wing was 54 and is buried at Noeux-les-Mines Communal
September 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Major-General Wing Commander of 12th Division. One of four Division Commanders killed during the Battle of Loos 1915. A shell exploded, killing him and his aide-de-camp, Lieutenant C. C. Tower. Wing was 54 and is buried at Noeux-les-Mines Communal
Remembering those who fell at the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Loos. London Irish Rifles Association playing.
September 30, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Remembering those who fell at the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Loos. London Irish Rifles Association playing.
Iconic views from the viewing tower at Dud Corner. Two VCs buried here, with a number of other VCs remembered on the walls. Beautiful piping by the London Irish Rifles Association whilst there.
September 30, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Iconic views from the viewing tower at Dud Corner. Two VCs buried here, with a number of other VCs remembered on the walls. Beautiful piping by the London Irish Rifles Association whilst there.
Dud Corner so named after the amount of dud shells found there. Over 20,000 casualties remembered on the walls mostly from the Battle of Loos, including Brigadier General Tom Nickalls, 63 Brigade who was KIA by shell fire.
September 30, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Dud Corner so named after the amount of dud shells found there. Over 20,000 casualties remembered on the walls mostly from the Battle of Loos, including Brigadier General Tom Nickalls, 63 Brigade who was KIA by shell fire.
Inside the church at Neuve Chapelle. Well worth visiting. Close by there is a cafe and fritterie.
September 30, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Inside the church at Neuve Chapelle. Well worth visiting. Close by there is a cafe and fritterie.
The wonderful Portuguese Memorial at La Couture. They too have a huge cemetery at Neuve Chapelle.
September 30, 2025 at 6:59 AM
The wonderful Portuguese Memorial at La Couture. They too have a huge cemetery at Neuve Chapelle.
The Indian Memorial at Neuve Chapelle. The Indians made a huge contribution to the First World War. Not least 11 Victoria Crosses. They arrived in the nick of time in 1914 to save the BEF from destruction
September 30, 2025 at 6:56 AM
The Indian Memorial at Neuve Chapelle. The Indians made a huge contribution to the First World War. Not least 11 Victoria Crosses. They arrived in the nick of time in 1914 to save the BEF from destruction
Incredible day at the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Loos
September 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Incredible day at the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Loos
Loughborough’s historic Carillon Tower has re-opened its doors to following approx
£110,000 of improvements. These include new displays of The Great War, the
history of the Carillon Tower and pay tribute to those from Leicestershire who served in the armed
forces.
£110,000 of improvements. These include new displays of The Great War, the
history of the Carillon Tower and pay tribute to those from Leicestershire who served in the armed
forces.
September 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Loughborough’s historic Carillon Tower has re-opened its doors to following approx
£110,000 of improvements. These include new displays of The Great War, the
history of the Carillon Tower and pay tribute to those from Leicestershire who served in the armed
forces.
£110,000 of improvements. These include new displays of The Great War, the
history of the Carillon Tower and pay tribute to those from Leicestershire who served in the armed
forces.
On 10 September 1915 the 8th Lincoln’s would disembark on French soil. A number of trying night marches would see them heading towards their first ever assault at Loos They, and the General Reserves, would be in for a torrid time.
September 9, 2025 at 8:18 AM
On 10 September 1915 the 8th Lincoln’s would disembark on French soil. A number of trying night marches would see them heading towards their first ever assault at Loos They, and the General Reserves, would be in for a torrid time.
The final resting place of Major-General CG Blackader
August 30, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The final resting place of Major-General CG Blackader
Major-General Charles Blackader very highly regarded by all whose who knew him, including Haig.
Leicester Cathedral, Tigers Chapel. Buried in London with his daughter.
Leicester Cathedral, Tigers Chapel. Buried in London with his daughter.
August 30, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Major-General Charles Blackader very highly regarded by all whose who knew him, including Haig.
Leicester Cathedral, Tigers Chapel. Buried in London with his daughter.
Leicester Cathedral, Tigers Chapel. Buried in London with his daughter.