Niall Devitt
@historyniall.bsky.social
Author, tenacious historian and researcher, love all trains-Camelot, QPR, The Fall, opera, film and comedy, Warner Brothers cartoons, Will Hay and importantly, where to find the best doughnut in London and how to make the perfect pot of tea to go with it!
Pinned
Underground Railway 1801-1902
The London Underground, the very essence of a great metropolis, is a story which has fascinated and captivated generations since its first opening in January…
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Now due on the 30 Jan 2026, Tec issues but worth the wait my friends!
First of four covering 1801-2050. Uses countless new primary sources. This is different and fresh! Quote by a kind reviewer -' written by an expert researcher and genuine historian.'
Now due on the 30 Jan 2026, Tec issues but worth the wait my friends!
First of four covering 1801-2050. Uses countless new primary sources. This is different and fresh! Quote by a kind reviewer -' written by an expert researcher and genuine historian.'
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Albrecht Dürer - Praying Hands 1508 (Albertina)
November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Albrecht Dürer - Praying Hands 1508 (Albertina)
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John Singer Sargent - Capri Girl on a Rooftop 1878 (Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art)
November 16, 2025 at 3:33 PM
John Singer Sargent - Capri Girl on a Rooftop 1878 (Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art)
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Erik Henningsen 1855 - 1930
November 30, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Erik Henningsen 1855 - 1930
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From The City To The Sea – Tower Pier To Greenwich. Part one of my posts exploring the Thames out to the estuary at alondoninheritance.com/the-thames/f...
November 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
From The City To The Sea – Tower Pier To Greenwich. Part one of my posts exploring the Thames out to the estuary at alondoninheritance.com/the-thames/f...
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On the Day of Remembrance of Victims of the #Holodomor, Ukrainians remember the millions of victims who died during Holodomor, the man-made famine that was ment to erase them.
Today once again russia is trying to erase Ukraine and Ukrainians.
We should all remember and stop the russian evil.
Today once again russia is trying to erase Ukraine and Ukrainians.
We should all remember and stop the russian evil.
November 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
On the Day of Remembrance of Victims of the #Holodomor, Ukrainians remember the millions of victims who died during Holodomor, the man-made famine that was ment to erase them.
Today once again russia is trying to erase Ukraine and Ukrainians.
We should all remember and stop the russian evil.
Today once again russia is trying to erase Ukraine and Ukrainians.
We should all remember and stop the russian evil.
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The Canadian Pacific Christmas train is back going across Canada🇨🇦 🤶
November 26, 2025 at 4:51 AM
The Canadian Pacific Christmas train is back going across Canada🇨🇦 🤶
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How beautiful the fog and autumn are. I love them.🍂🍂
November 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
How beautiful the fog and autumn are. I love them.🍂🍂
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Solitude
My best friend
Alone with thoughts
Everything calmly agreeable
I only see when I'm with you
Time passes much slower
When we are as one
In the warmth
Of our home
My best friend
Alone with thoughts
Everything calmly agreeable
I only see when I'm with you
Time passes much slower
When we are as one
In the warmth
Of our home
November 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Solitude
My best friend
Alone with thoughts
Everything calmly agreeable
I only see when I'm with you
Time passes much slower
When we are as one
In the warmth
Of our home
My best friend
Alone with thoughts
Everything calmly agreeable
I only see when I'm with you
Time passes much slower
When we are as one
In the warmth
Of our home
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“You shall judge of a man by his foes as well as by his friends.”
📖 “Lord Jim” ~ Joseph Conrad, 1900
#BookchatWeekly
🎥 “Lord Jim”, 1965
3:30pm TODAY on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
📖 “Lord Jim” ~ Joseph Conrad, 1900
#BookchatWeekly
🎥 “Lord Jim”, 1965
3:30pm TODAY on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
“You shall judge of a man by his foes as well as by his friends.”
📖 “Lord Jim” ~ Joseph Conrad, 1900
#BookchatWeekly
🎥 “Lord Jim”, 1965
3:30pm TODAY on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
📖 “Lord Jim” ~ Joseph Conrad, 1900
#BookchatWeekly
🎥 “Lord Jim”, 1965
3:30pm TODAY on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social
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#archaeology #history #Italia
Whilst this magnificent building is part of our shared human heritage, it is not a museum piece and so should be adapted to accommodate the needs of the community that uses it.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/n...
Whilst this magnificent building is part of our shared human heritage, it is not a museum piece and so should be adapted to accommodate the needs of the community that uses it.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/n...
Roman amphitheatre older than Colosseum gets accessible facelift for Winter Paralympics
The conversion of the Arena di Verona, which will host the Paralympics opening ceremony, includes the addition of a lift and toilets to a structure older than the Colosseum
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:09 PM
#archaeology #history #Italia
Whilst this magnificent building is part of our shared human heritage, it is not a museum piece and so should be adapted to accommodate the needs of the community that uses it.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/n...
Whilst this magnificent building is part of our shared human heritage, it is not a museum piece and so should be adapted to accommodate the needs of the community that uses it.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/n...
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“Tout portrait se situe au confluent d'un rêve et d'une réalité.”
Georges Perec
(Claudia Cardinale, 'Le Guépard')
Georges Perec
(Claudia Cardinale, 'Le Guépard')
November 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
“Tout portrait se situe au confluent d'un rêve et d'une réalité.”
Georges Perec
(Claudia Cardinale, 'Le Guépard')
Georges Perec
(Claudia Cardinale, 'Le Guépard')
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“SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS” (1957) dir. Alexander Mackendrick
Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, Martin Milner, Barbara Nichols
🎬 United Artists
🎞 #Noirvember
Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, Martin Milner, Barbara Nichols
🎬 United Artists
🎞 #Noirvember
November 26, 2025 at 12:38 PM
“SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS” (1957) dir. Alexander Mackendrick
Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, Martin Milner, Barbara Nichols
🎬 United Artists
🎞 #Noirvember
Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Susan Harrison, Martin Milner, Barbara Nichols
🎬 United Artists
🎞 #Noirvember
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At the Los Angeles Coliseum, University of Hawaii football supporters, including Mannalani Steele and the Boy Scouts Band, dance the hula before the Rainbows' game against Occidental University. Hawaii wins, 13-0. 3/3
November 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
At the Los Angeles Coliseum, University of Hawaii football supporters, including Mannalani Steele and the Boy Scouts Band, dance the hula before the Rainbows' game against Occidental University. Hawaii wins, 13-0. 3/3
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At New York’s Polo Grounds, the Syracuse football team scores a touchdown on the way to a 16-5 win over Columbia. 2/3
November 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
At New York’s Polo Grounds, the Syracuse football team scores a touchdown on the way to a 16-5 win over Columbia. 2/3
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2026 Limited Signed Calendars are finally here on Gallery Gerard! Thank you all so much for your support every year, it truly means the world to me. This year’s collection is filled with creatures and cozy little stories for your walls.
#2026Calendar
#2026Calendar
November 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
2026 Limited Signed Calendars are finally here on Gallery Gerard! Thank you all so much for your support every year, it truly means the world to me. This year’s collection is filled with creatures and cozy little stories for your walls.
#2026Calendar
#2026Calendar
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This special VIP Black Friday code is active NOW - get an enormous 30% off our print books with the case-sensitive code 2025VIP30 till midday Thursday 27th November! Now's the time to get your Xmas pressies...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This special VIP Black Friday code is active NOW - get an enormous 30% off our print books with the case-sensitive code 2025VIP30 till midday Thursday 27th November! Now's the time to get your Xmas pressies...
linktr.ee/scarredforlife
linktr.ee/scarredforlife
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NEW Have archaeologists identified the largest nucleated settlement in prehistoric Ireland and Britain? Survey at Brusselstown Ring, one of the largest hillforts in Ireland, found evidence for potentially hundreds of occupied roundhouses!
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
November 26, 2025 at 8:13 AM
NEW Have archaeologists identified the largest nucleated settlement in prehistoric Ireland and Britain? Survey at Brusselstown Ring, one of the largest hillforts in Ireland, found evidence for potentially hundreds of occupied roundhouses!
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
Learn more 🆓 doi.org/10.15184/aqy...
🏺 #Archaeology
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'Le Conformiste'
November 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
'Le Conformiste'
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day 26 #noirvemberchallenge
favorite #neonoir: #theusualsuspects, 1995.
🎥: www.imdb.com/video/imdb/v...
favorite #neonoir: #theusualsuspects, 1995.
🎥: www.imdb.com/video/imdb/v...
November 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
day 26 #noirvemberchallenge
favorite #neonoir: #theusualsuspects, 1995.
🎥: www.imdb.com/video/imdb/v...
favorite #neonoir: #theusualsuspects, 1995.
🎥: www.imdb.com/video/imdb/v...
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Calling all Anderfans! This is a priority transmission regarding our Captain Black Friday Sale, taking place later this week across the Gerry Anderson Store. gerryanderson.com/blogs/blog/stand-by-for-2025s-captain-black-friday?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social_organic
November 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Calling all Anderfans! This is a priority transmission regarding our Captain Black Friday Sale, taking place later this week across the Gerry Anderson Store. gerryanderson.com/blogs/blog/stand-by-for-2025s-captain-black-friday?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social_organic
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For 1776 Howe hopes to employ 31 battalions of 500 men each, the bulk of the troops to be employed against New York and Rhode Island. He expects to use both German and Russian mercenaries in his spring campaign. 2/2
November 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
For 1776 Howe hopes to employ 31 battalions of 500 men each, the bulk of the troops to be employed against New York and Rhode Island. He expects to use both German and Russian mercenaries in his spring campaign. 2/2
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Nov. 26, 1775: In a report to London, Gen. William Howe recommends that the British Army winter in Boston since he doesn’t fear an American attack. To effect a proper evacuation will require far more vessels, both military and civilian, than are now stationed off North America, he writes. 1/2
November 26, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Nov. 26, 1775: In a report to London, Gen. William Howe recommends that the British Army winter in Boston since he doesn’t fear an American attack. To effect a proper evacuation will require far more vessels, both military and civilian, than are now stationed off North America, he writes. 1/2