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News on meets of the @wehavewayspod London Independent Company
Now hear this! The London IC will be celebrating Christmas onboard this beauty tonight. As you were.
December 5, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Splendid turnout in the London IC mess this evening!
June 12, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The next London IC meet-up and dinner is on Thursday 12th June at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese in Fleet Street.
June 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Some of the IC this evening after an excellent talk by @mikehistorian.bsky.social on Op Varsity. Thank you @nleaney.bsky.social for organising the RV.
March 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
On the 80th anniversary of Operation Varsity, the London IC will be listening to @mikehistorian.bsky.social talk at the VSC, London. Details below.
February 10, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Merry Christmas & Best Wishes for 2025 from the London IC!

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December 24, 2024 at 12:15 PM
A very successful Chrimble meet up with the London IC. Plenty of war waffle to be had. Great organisation by Kit!
December 20, 2024 at 10:41 PM
London IC will be raising a glass of good cheer on Friday 20th Dec at The Prince Regent, Marylebone from 7pm.
December 8, 2024 at 3:34 PM
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This is a rather wonderful documentary about a true English gentleman - in every sense of the word. A man who, even in his lifetime, seemed to be from a different time.
John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01gybpn
John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely
Candid portrait of actor John Le Mesurier, from his turbulent marriage to Hattie Jacques to his life-changing role as Sergeant Wilson in Dad's Army.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 1, 2024 at 7:13 AM
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Exploring the differences and similarities between how the US and British Army addressed troop morale through their use of the USO and ENSA in the SWW. Fair warning, I use the term 'buggers muddle' a bit. Latest blog post:

matteatonmedia.substack.com/p/hollywood-...
#skystorians #milwelfhist
Hollywood vs Ealing: USO vs ENSA
A Brief Comparison of US and UK Entertainment Organisations in the Second World War
open.substack.com
November 29, 2024 at 5:01 PM
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Thanks for the signed copy of The Embassy Murders @markell1953.bsky.social and an excellent talk at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese this evening. #histbookchat
November 28, 2024 at 8:34 PM
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Jim, John and I bring winter cheer to you all with the story of Pelelieu. It's another We Have Ways USA what-were-they-thinking? special.

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...
Pelileu: Death Trap Island (Part 1)
Podcast Episode · WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk · 28/11/2024 · 41m
podcasts.apple.com
November 28, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Thursday evening hear Rob Lyman and Mark Ellis talk at the Cheshire Cheese. Organised by @bomberbrentnall.bsky.social !
The next London IC event will be an evening with Rob Lyman & Mark Ellis talking DCI Frank Merlin and London at War - THURS 28th NOV @ Cheshire Cheese. All welcome. Purchase your ticket here: www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening...
Organised by @bomberbrentnall.bsky.social
An evening in with guidl: Mark Ellis
An evening in at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street with Mark Ellis, guidl creator & author of the DCI Frank Merlin WW2 detective series.
www.eventbrite.com
November 24, 2024 at 9:39 AM
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After visiting the deserted village of San Pietro in Italy last month I was keen to take a closer look at John Huston's 1944 film on the battle fought by the 36th Texas Infantry Division there. Read about it in my latest post on substack here:
open.substack.com/pub/matteato...
November 16, 2024 at 1:48 PM
As a reminder, see Rob Lyman and Mark Ellis talk on Thursday 28th November.
The next London IC event will be an evening with Rob Lyman & Mark Ellis talking DCI Frank Merlin and London at War - THURS 28th NOV @ Cheshire Cheese. All welcome. Purchase your ticket here: www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening...
Organised by @bomberbrentnall.bsky.social
An evening in with guidl: Mark Ellis
An evening in at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street with Mark Ellis, guidl creator & author of the DCI Frank Merlin WW2 detective series.
www.eventbrite.com
November 15, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Alarm! WHW Starter Pack...
go.bsky.app/PT3DjYC

If you’re in the IC and looking for your friends, this might help a little. 😊
November 15, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Listen to the London IC's very own, John Concagh!
November 13, 2024 at 9:16 AM
The London IC will be meeting for Christmas drinks on Friday 20th December. It's nearly that time of year again!
November 12, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Look out for this new podcast episode from @mikehistorian.bsky.social to mark Veterans Day & Armistice Day...
To mark Veterans Day in the US and Armistice Day in the UK, we have released our latest podcast - No Man Left Behind. Although the story of one B17 crew, this is a tribute to those who flew those missions and all who made the ultimate sacrifice.
open.spotify.com/episode/0Xdz...
No man left behind: the story of Little Boy Blue
The Mighty Eighth Podcast · Episode
open.spotify.com
November 11, 2024 at 5:05 PM
The next London IC event will be an evening with Rob Lyman & Mark Ellis talking DCI Frank Merlin and London at War - THURS 28th NOV @ Cheshire Cheese. All welcome. Purchase your ticket here: www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening...
Organised by @bomberbrentnall.bsky.social
An evening in with guidl: Mark Ellis
An evening in at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street with Mark Ellis, guidl creator & author of the DCI Frank Merlin WW2 detective series.
www.eventbrite.com
November 11, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Good luck to the London IC marching for Finlays Touch today. Still time to donate www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-...
Marching for Finley - Sponsored Walk with Ant Brentnall and the London IC (Sat 18th May)
Help Andrew Peel raise money to support Finley’s Touch
www.justgiving.com
May 18, 2024 at 7:30 AM
Quieten down, listen up...
The London Independent Company will be marching to raise money for Finleys Touch on 18 May. The charity supplies 'Hospital Survival Bags', spreading fun, happiness & hope through a long admission to children with cancer. If you can, please donate using link below.

www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-...
Marching for Finley - Sponsored Walk with the London IC (Sat 18th May)
Help Andrew Peel raise money to support Finley’s Touch
www.justgiving.com
May 4, 2024 at 8:38 AM
A superb London IC day out to the Hawkinge Battle of Britain museum and lunch at the famous Jackdaw pub.
April 21, 2024 at 3:48 PM
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After much deliberation (and a fair bit of slimming down of all the suggestions for inclusion that came his way) our artist in residence is pleased to share the new colours of the Cambridge IC!
December 18, 2023 at 8:50 AM
London IC xmas do - jellied eels and a right knees up with Al and James! With @badsocialism.bsky.social providing an excellent lecture! Well done, @drawcutinkpress.bsky.social for organising!
December 13, 2023 at 10:53 PM