Dr Reider Payne
@whigduke.bsky.social
Historian, heritage consultant and cat fanatic. Author of 'War and Diplomacy in the Napoleonic Era.'
Still recovering from all the heritage buses on my local route yesterday!! Amazing volunteers and a reminder that route 19 has been serving London since 1906!!
March 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Still recovering from all the heritage buses on my local route yesterday!! Amazing volunteers and a reminder that route 19 has been serving London since 1906!!
Died #otd 20 March 1925: George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston. Viceroy of India and Foreign Secretary, he never became PM. A rhyme said of him: 'I am a most superior person. My cheek is pink, my hair is sleek. I dine at Blenheim once a week.' (images: NPG)
March 20, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Died #otd 20 March 1925: George Nathaniel Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston. Viceroy of India and Foreign Secretary, he never became PM. A rhyme said of him: 'I am a most superior person. My cheek is pink, my hair is sleek. I dine at Blenheim once a week.' (images: NPG)
A reminder that 'War and Diplomacy in the Napoleonic Era' is still available from all (good)shops and outlets!! ('A cracking read' says Tommy the cat!!) #GoldenPeacock
November 16, 2024 at 6:03 PM
A reminder that 'War and Diplomacy in the Napoleonic Era' is still available from all (good)shops and outlets!! ('A cracking read' says Tommy the cat!!) #GoldenPeacock