Trones Wood railway line in 1916 and a few weeks ago. So many stories to tell in the forthcoming episode of my podcast. #Somme #WW1

So, another day of lovely sunny weather on the Somme and where have we been. Here’s a selection…..

An early photo of the Last Post buglers under the Menin Gate, late 1920s maybe early 1930s. Find out more in our latest podcast, "The Ghosts of Menin" - out this Sunday #ww1

This podcast is now available to download podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/tal… #ww1 #Somme

22nd Oct 1918 Thomas Knowles died of Influenza. He had lied about his age signing up as a 19yr old. His family were able to provide his real DoB hence his age on the headstone making Thomas the youngest official casualty buried at Brookwood Military Cemetery.

DELIRIUM DAY 2024!!!!! The countdown begins! Tickets for Delirium Day Guided Tastings go on sale, THIS SATURDAY at noon. Available via the link below: eventbrite.co.uk/o/beerhouses-4…

This week the #WW2 Medal Index Cards were released by the The National Archives onto paid genealogy sites although there is some free access for a while. I first became aware of these when I acquired an unreturned Card many years ago (below). What do these record cards tell us? 🧵

For some time I have been working with my colleague Clive Burlton on getting a Bristol Civic Society blue plaque erected on the #Bristol house of Fred Room VC. It's happening on Friday at 11am, details here: bristolcivicsociety.org.uk/unveiling-of-b… Please do come along if you can!

Thread. On 18/11/1916 the British officially called off the Somme offensive. This was the last day of official battle. Of course the killing would continue. OTD in 1916 an attempt was made to capture Desire Trench by the 4th Canadian and 18th British Division. More…