When you find your old ships name board in an antique shop… priceless. #dumbartoncastle #royalnavy

Saddened to read about the passing of legendary rock guitarist & co-founder of Whitesnake - Bernie Marsden. Bernie showed me around his fabulous guitar collection back in the 90s. RIP Bernie - Thank you for the music. #berniemarsden #whitesnake

Plymouth at War brings out the big guns. Join us on a whistle stop tour of Plymouth’s historic Drakes Island: youtube.com/c/PlymouthatWar youtu.be/_zl9URHmIoM?si…

If you have ever wondered what the criteria was for completing a #WW2 Royal Navy submarine attack form… here you go.

First World War trench art toffee hammer made from inert .303 cartridges. DM to own or enquire. Beautiful website at: hayloftsalvage.co.uk #ww1 #trenchart

When having a masters in naval history collides with being an antiques dealer… if you know, you know. #ww2 #cockleshellheroes #royalmarinecommando

For those who missed this. The second signature on the right is #WW2 legend - Blondie Hasler. Ask your parents… or Google. 😉

Summer has come and passed. The innocent can never last. Wake me up when September ends… DM to own, enquire or visit our website at: hayloftsalvage.co.uk

We’re featured in issue No84 of Reclaim Magazine out now. All our photography is captured with an iPhone. The full page photo of our Victorian shop bell was taken by us.♦️Now Sold♦️Beautiful website packed full of fabulous iPhone photos at: hayloftsalvage.co.uk

Disappeared on Armistice Day 1942: HMS/M Unbeaten "…overdue and must now be presumed lost" The subject of my first book. Still available on Audible. audible.co.uk/pd/Being-Silen… We will remember them.

A quintessential British item for interior decoration. A brewery advertising poster, in original frame, for Shepherd Neame’s most popular beer - Spitfire. This comical, tongue in cheek advertising poster would look great in the man cave or home bar. Details at link in bio.

Which massive cock womble thought this was vulgar British slang?

HMS Gloucester sailed from the Hayloft this week. I’m really fortunate to have been the custodian of this beautiful warship for over 3 years. This amazing hand built model has been donated to her new home at the Devonport Naval Heritage Centre. Devonport Naval Heritage Centre #RoyalNavy #NavalHistory

Reviewing this excellent title for Osprey Publishing Publication date: 9 May 2024. Right in my wheelhouse.

It’s 80 years since Exercise Tiger. A few years ago Andy Holcombe and I made this informed trilogy. Do have a watch. youtu.be/UH40VoIkg70?si…

Five years ago, Andy & I made this short film. 16 May 1942: The Battle of Cawsand Bay - The story of the only Luftwaffe Tip and Run ... youtu.be/dIVt8s5iz4I?si…

The Pirate Menace: My latest book review for Osprey Publishing davidjbsmith.weebly.com/reviews--news.…

Being Silent They Speak - We will remember them. unbeatenblog.weebly.com

Discover us across social media and our beautiful website. We are a trusted supplier of antique and vintage items to the trade from three Georgian barns in Devon. hayloftsalvage.co.uk #decorativesalvage #antiquesdealer #antiques #interiordesigner

An early 20C leather bound photograph album showing members of the Devonshire Royal Engineers. A Territorial unit of the British Army’s Royal Engineers, and later known as the Devonshire Fortress Royal Engineers. #militaria #ww1 #ww2 #vintagephotographs #royalengineers