@johnny68.bsky.social
Reposted
Aberystwyth Town FC viewed from the National Library of Wales at dusk today...
November 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Aberystwyth Town FC viewed from the National Library of Wales at dusk today...
Great article on a little-known mystery of the Great Lakes.
Three new French minesweepers sailed out of Thunder Bay, #Ontario just after the 1918 Armistice, and only one was ever seen again. What happened to the other two on Lake Superior? #cdnhist
legionmagazine.com/minesweeper-...
Three new French minesweepers sailed out of Thunder Bay, #Ontario just after the 1918 Armistice, and only one was ever seen again. What happened to the other two on Lake Superior? #cdnhist
legionmagazine.com/minesweeper-...
Minesweeper mystery - Legion Magazine
What happened to two First World War French warships in Lake Superior
legionmagazine.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Great article on a little-known mystery of the Great Lakes.
Three new French minesweepers sailed out of Thunder Bay, #Ontario just after the 1918 Armistice, and only one was ever seen again. What happened to the other two on Lake Superior? #cdnhist
legionmagazine.com/minesweeper-...
Three new French minesweepers sailed out of Thunder Bay, #Ontario just after the 1918 Armistice, and only one was ever seen again. What happened to the other two on Lake Superior? #cdnhist
legionmagazine.com/minesweeper-...
Well, two years' work has come to fruition. This month, the journal Ontario History has published my article on the history of the Ontario flag. Check it out!
It was a discussion by @spaikin.bsky.social on TVO that sparked my interest.
www.erudit.org/en/journals/...
#vexillology #cdnhist #ontario
It was a discussion by @spaikin.bsky.social on TVO that sparked my interest.
www.erudit.org/en/journals/...
#vexillology #cdnhist #ontario
“The prettiest and most soulfull flag—in all of Canada”: A History of the Flag of Ontario – Ontario History
An article from Ontario History, on Érudit.
www.erudit.org
November 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Well, two years' work has come to fruition. This month, the journal Ontario History has published my article on the history of the Ontario flag. Check it out!
It was a discussion by @spaikin.bsky.social on TVO that sparked my interest.
www.erudit.org/en/journals/...
#vexillology #cdnhist #ontario
It was a discussion by @spaikin.bsky.social on TVO that sparked my interest.
www.erudit.org/en/journals/...
#vexillology #cdnhist #ontario
Went through a small English town many years ago. Its central church has a clock on its tower, but Alcester is different as the clock face is at an angle, to face down the High Street.
Additionally, the outline of a Roman fort can be found in the Waitrose supermarket's carpark/parking lot. #England
Additionally, the outline of a Roman fort can be found in the Waitrose supermarket's carpark/parking lot. #England
November 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Went through a small English town many years ago. Its central church has a clock on its tower, but Alcester is different as the clock face is at an angle, to face down the High Street.
Additionally, the outline of a Roman fort can be found in the Waitrose supermarket's carpark/parking lot. #England
Additionally, the outline of a Roman fort can be found in the Waitrose supermarket's carpark/parking lot. #England
Great quiz - a lot to learn about Oz!
For non-Australians, this quiz might give an indication of how far things are away from each other in Australia.
TBH things are a lot of further than I expect too!
TBH things are a lot of further than I expect too!
Warning: this quiz is tough — how good are you at guesstimating how far apart Australian cities are?
November 21, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Great quiz - a lot to learn about Oz!
Reposted
Reposted
Verloren im Dunst,
eigentlich ja nicht, denn das war mein tägliche Fahrradstrecke, aber egal.
#FotoVorschlag
eigentlich ja nicht, denn das war mein tägliche Fahrradstrecke, aber egal.
#FotoVorschlag
November 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Verloren im Dunst,
eigentlich ja nicht, denn das war mein tägliche Fahrradstrecke, aber egal.
#FotoVorschlag
eigentlich ja nicht, denn das war mein tägliche Fahrradstrecke, aber egal.
#FotoVorschlag
On a recent visit to a Hamilton museum, I found a memorial to one of the few RHLI officers who escaped the Dieppe landings. Interestingly showing a rare mid-20th-century Canadian Army battle flag. I think this is the first 'real' one I have seen. @forrestpass.bsky.social @otdmilhistory.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 8:41 PM
On a recent visit to a Hamilton museum, I found a memorial to one of the few RHLI officers who escaped the Dieppe landings. Interestingly showing a rare mid-20th-century Canadian Army battle flag. I think this is the first 'real' one I have seen. @forrestpass.bsky.social @otdmilhistory.bsky.social
Reposted
I was really excited to join a special tour of Clapham South Deep Level Shelter this afternoon with IWM's patrons. A fascinating history beyond the Second World War, with an afterlife including being a hostel and labour exchange for those on the Windrush, and a hotel for the Festival of Britain
October 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I was really excited to join a special tour of Clapham South Deep Level Shelter this afternoon with IWM's patrons. A fascinating history beyond the Second World War, with an afterlife including being a hostel and labour exchange for those on the Windrush, and a hotel for the Festival of Britain
Reposted
Watch: Moment freediver sets new world record with breath-defying 126m plunge
Watch: Moment freediver sets new world record with breath-defying 126m plunge
Russian Alexey Molchanov breaks his own 2024 world record in one of the most technically challenging freediving events.
www.bbc.com
September 27, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Watch: Moment freediver sets new world record with breath-defying 126m plunge
I thought the unique third Scottish verdict was abolished in the early 18th century but juries just kept on returning it nonetheless?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Not proven verdict to be scrapped as Scottish Parliament backs reforms
The verdict has been used in criminal trials for hundreds of years but campaigners had called for it to be abolished.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I thought the unique third Scottish verdict was abolished in the early 18th century but juries just kept on returning it nonetheless?
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Interesting picture.
September 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Interesting picture.
A deeply weird but unmissable series.
It was one of the most psychedelic, bizarre and beloved Canadian children's shows ever made.
Structured like a sketch comedy show around the comedic genius of Billy Van, it is well remembered even to this day.
This is the story of The Hilarious House of Frightenstein!
🧵 1/19
Structured like a sketch comedy show around the comedic genius of Billy Van, it is well remembered even to this day.
This is the story of The Hilarious House of Frightenstein!
🧵 1/19
September 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
A deeply weird but unmissable series.
Recovering from an awesome Scottish wedding in the Highlands.
What a ceilidh - sorry for the sore toes on the dance floor ladies 🤣 - and too much good whiskey! #Scotland
What a ceilidh - sorry for the sore toes on the dance floor ladies 🤣 - and too much good whiskey! #Scotland
September 8, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Recovering from an awesome Scottish wedding in the Highlands.
What a ceilidh - sorry for the sore toes on the dance floor ladies 🤣 - and too much good whiskey! #Scotland
What a ceilidh - sorry for the sore toes on the dance floor ladies 🤣 - and too much good whiskey! #Scotland
Reposted
This week’s @crisisroompod.bsky.social is packed with insights - from China’s military to America’s new drug war and how cabinet ministers reach the point of resignation. Get it while it’s fresh! www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
The Crisis Room - Podcast Episode | Global Player
Robot wolves & underwater drones: should we fear China's military might?
www.globalplayer.com
September 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
This week’s @crisisroompod.bsky.social is packed with insights - from China’s military to America’s new drug war and how cabinet ministers reach the point of resignation. Get it while it’s fresh! www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/epi...
Welcome. Please follow!
First World War Studies is very happy to finally have arrived on Bluesky! please follow for news on our publications and activities
September 5, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Welcome. Please follow!
Great photo.
September 4, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Great photo.
September 1, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Reposted
Edinburgh's MacLean brothers set new record for Pacific row
Edinburgh's MacLean brothers set new record for Pacific row
Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan MacLean endured violent tropical storms during their 140-day journey.
www.bbc.com
August 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Edinburgh's MacLean brothers set new record for Pacific row
Reposted
A LCU Mk10 loading and unloading serials using Viking Amphibious Vehicles in the High North of Norway during Ex STEADFAST DEFENDER. Viking are versatile vehicles
#Littoral #RoyalMarines
#Littoral #RoyalMarines
August 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
A LCU Mk10 loading and unloading serials using Viking Amphibious Vehicles in the High North of Norway during Ex STEADFAST DEFENDER. Viking are versatile vehicles
#Littoral #RoyalMarines
#Littoral #RoyalMarines
Reposted
Is the international rules based order dead? And what even is it? My latest video for The Times youtu.be/4T6oSqazmlw?...
Is the Old World Order Dead?
YouTube video by Times Originals
youtu.be
August 25, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Is the international rules based order dead? And what even is it? My latest video for The Times youtu.be/4T6oSqazmlw?...
Reposted
Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot (1974):
Considered the pinnacle of his acoustic folk-country period, Sundown reached #1 in the United States and spent five weeks at #1 in Canada. The singles Carefree Highway and Sundown were all hits.
Considered the pinnacle of his acoustic folk-country period, Sundown reached #1 in the United States and spent five weeks at #1 in Canada. The singles Carefree Highway and Sundown were all hits.
August 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Sundown - Gordon Lightfoot (1974):
Considered the pinnacle of his acoustic folk-country period, Sundown reached #1 in the United States and spent five weeks at #1 in Canada. The singles Carefree Highway and Sundown were all hits.
Considered the pinnacle of his acoustic folk-country period, Sundown reached #1 in the United States and spent five weeks at #1 in Canada. The singles Carefree Highway and Sundown were all hits.
Hero!
This man deserves to be named Husband of the Year. That's true love, y'all. ♥️👏
globalnews.ca/news/1134104...
globalnews.ca/news/1134104...
Man saves wife’s wedding rings from ‘slimy’ B.C. dump that ‘stunk’ — with a little help - BC | Globalnews.ca
A B.C. man is sharing the incredible story of how he fished his wife's wedding rings from the dump, a seemingly impossible task.
globalnews.ca
August 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Hero!
On visiting used bookstores, I always keep a weather eye for the Coles Canadiana Collection. Some real gems to be found.
August 20, 2025 at 11:35 AM
On visiting used bookstores, I always keep a weather eye for the Coles Canadiana Collection. Some real gems to be found.