Peter Doyle
@profpeterdoyle.bsky.social
Military Historian (and geologist)
Trench warfare, terrain and material culture
FRHistS
Trench warfare, terrain and material culture
FRHistS
Check this one out: maquette of a grieving figure by Gilbert and its bronze full-size version on the Towneley Park War Memorial, Burnley
October 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Check this one out: maquette of a grieving figure by Gilbert and its bronze full-size version on the Towneley Park War Memorial, Burnley
Incredible to see this maquette of Gilbert’s design for Troon War Memorial at Hartlebury Castle yesterday. It’s an unusual design, a product of the Bromsgrove Design Guild, who produced both the Liver Birds and the gates to Buckingham Palace
October 26, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Incredible to see this maquette of Gilbert’s design for Troon War Memorial at Hartlebury Castle yesterday. It’s an unusual design, a product of the Bromsgrove Design Guild, who produced both the Liver Birds and the gates to Buckingham Palace
Finally, a French 75
September 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Finally, a French 75
Trying to work out what is going on in the world can be a challenge
September 2, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Trying to work out what is going on in the world can be a challenge
Technology is often a mystery. So it is, so it has always been
September 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Technology is often a mystery. So it is, so it has always been
I know how he feels
September 2, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I know how he feels
Cast-iron Ypres. This incredible dish, no doubt made for the inter-war tourist market, is a cut-above the norm. Made of cast-iron, it has a dark presence that mirrors the destruction of the city, prior to its rebirth.
August 26, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Cast-iron Ypres. This incredible dish, no doubt made for the inter-war tourist market, is a cut-above the norm. Made of cast-iron, it has a dark presence that mirrors the destruction of the city, prior to its rebirth.
I’ll never forget my first trip to this incredible place of legend
August 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I’ll never forget my first trip to this incredible place of legend
Great to see my 2012 book reissued in paperback - as with all the books in this series, it’s an introductory guide. Pleased that readers found it of value
August 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Great to see my 2012 book reissued in paperback - as with all the books in this series, it’s an introductory guide. Pleased that readers found it of value
Snake stone. How wonderful is this? Nature, eh
June 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Snake stone. How wonderful is this? Nature, eh
At the Menin Gate. The desire to connect with those lost a century plus ago is strong, the gate such a focal point. And rightly so.
May 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
At the Menin Gate. The desire to connect with those lost a century plus ago is strong, the gate such a focal point. And rightly so.
The Menin Gate, just last week. Now divested of its shrouds, once again the Gate becomes a focal point for the curious, or for those seeking names or leaving remembrances. All this while pedestrians move through its arches, just as soldiers once passed though its rubble, to the sound of the guns
May 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The Menin Gate, just last week. Now divested of its shrouds, once again the Gate becomes a focal point for the curious, or for those seeking names or leaving remembrances. All this while pedestrians move through its arches, just as soldiers once passed though its rubble, to the sound of the guns
This is my favourite FWW forester image
May 8, 2025 at 11:16 AM
This is my favourite FWW forester image
Pocket battleship (a Dreadnought, if you will)
April 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Pocket battleship (a Dreadnought, if you will)
Pint-sized B-type
April 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Pint-sized B-type
Remembering Tommy: Remembering Chris. My mate Chris Foster passed away last week, leaving a huge hole. This project was beloved by both of us: this is for you, my friend
February 10, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Remembering Tommy: Remembering Chris. My mate Chris Foster passed away last week, leaving a huge hole. This project was beloved by both of us: this is for you, my friend
It’s always great when you buy used books that have extra ‘stuff’ in them. This one is a keeper…
January 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
It’s always great when you buy used books that have extra ‘stuff’ in them. This one is a keeper…
Why does the BBC insist on using ‘Nasa’, when it’s NASA…?
If it’s in the style guides, then change them…please
If it’s in the style guides, then change them…please
January 16, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Why does the BBC insist on using ‘Nasa’, when it’s NASA…?
If it’s in the style guides, then change them…please
If it’s in the style guides, then change them…please