Bertie, the ventriloquist’s dummy, was made by Captain Ted North who served in Normandy. Bertie's uniform resembles that of the British Army. His invented medals include a “Medal for Lying”! Object courtesy of The D-Day Story. #DDayIn80Objects theddaystory.com/d-day-in-80-ob…

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Did you know the word ‘junior’ in Junior Doctor doesn’t mean young or unqualified

It’s simply the term for any doctor who is not yet a consultant or experienced GP

That includes this 40-something who’s been a doctor for over 10 years

Please RT if you think everyone should know

I am hugely respectful of the work done by CWGC, but kickstarting a project to highlight 'our' war graves - our implying Commonwealth, by using footage of the American landing beaches - Omaha Beach in 1944 and Utah Beach today is puzzling and a little upsetting

As my own little #DDay80 project I have been illustrating and presenting veterans with paintings of them in their war years.

Do you know any D-Day, Normandy or NW Europe veterans that would like to receive a unique portait?

Just drop me a line and we can get it sorted. #ww2

This US Army-issue life preserver was issued to troops in case their landing craft was sunk or they landed in deep water. If worn incorrectly the outcome could be fatal. Read on to find out why. Object courtesy of the D-Day Story. #DDayIn80Objects
theddaystory.com/d-day-in-80-ob…

After speaking with Caitlin G DeAngelis about the lack of database for IWGC/CWGC gardeners with IWGC headstones, here’s what I’ve started…I’d love to know if there are any I’ve missed (it’s a work in progress!)
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draft:Lis…

#iwgc #cwgc #ww1

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Why? Why would they not support Afghan interpreters. Why?

Allied planners asked the public to send in holiday photos and postcards to identify possible places where troops could land on D-Day. The number they received exceeded all expectations! Read on to find out more. Object courtesy of Imperial War Museums #DDayIn80Objects
theddaystory.com/d-day-in-80-ob…

STOP INTERVIEWING LIZ TRUSS. Speaking as an intergalactic space warrior with a bin for a head and a Ceefax fixation, she’s not a serious person.

I don't think it's nice to lock rapists in with female prisoners, allow mediocre males to participate in women's and girls' sport, or for women to get death and rape threats for speaking up for their rights. When you've stopped all that happening, we can talk 'nice.'

More on this at churchmonumentssociety.org/monument-of-th…

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Why the **** are the Conservatives allowed to put a slogan in their candidates box and no-one else is?

Electoral Commission can you do your job and stop this cheating?

Does anyone have a better picture of the Monument of Flame on Sword Beach, home of the statues of Kieffer and Lovat? I'm usually there early in the morning after getting off the ferry!
This is for use in a magazine article, full credit will be given and a beer if we meet.