Merryn
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Merryn
@merrynwalters.uk
· Jan 15
I enjoy writing about maps, mapmakers, war, and words. If you read this, then I'll write more. 😊 Substack:
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“Something like ‘Chastise’. Husky. Torch. Mincemeat, even. Dynamo. Overlord - ”
“ - NOPE. ABSOLUTE RESOLVE.”
“ - NOPE. ABSOLUTE RESOLVE.”
January 4, 2026 at 9:04 AM
“Something like ‘Chastise’. Husky. Torch. Mincemeat, even. Dynamo. Overlord - ”
“ - NOPE. ABSOLUTE RESOLVE.”
“ - NOPE. ABSOLUTE RESOLVE.”
“A WW2 map? Of Venezuela?
One moment please, caller.”
Okay: Harrison’s 1940 ‘oil drop’ projection underpins the Standard Map (that’s Standard Oil, obvs) - a map of oil routes, showing the impact of WW2.
See, in 1939, Venezuela was the world's top oil exporter…
One moment please, caller.”
Okay: Harrison’s 1940 ‘oil drop’ projection underpins the Standard Map (that’s Standard Oil, obvs) - a map of oil routes, showing the impact of WW2.
See, in 1939, Venezuela was the world's top oil exporter…
January 3, 2026 at 5:51 PM
“A WW2 map? Of Venezuela?
One moment please, caller.”
Okay: Harrison’s 1940 ‘oil drop’ projection underpins the Standard Map (that’s Standard Oil, obvs) - a map of oil routes, showing the impact of WW2.
See, in 1939, Venezuela was the world's top oil exporter…
One moment please, caller.”
Okay: Harrison’s 1940 ‘oil drop’ projection underpins the Standard Map (that’s Standard Oil, obvs) - a map of oil routes, showing the impact of WW2.
See, in 1939, Venezuela was the world's top oil exporter…
An argument exists that an architectural folly cannot exist, as the act of its creation provides a purpose, thus nullifying its definition as a useless building.
Forgotten battles. Idem.
*peruses map of 12th African Div in Battle of Gondar*
*peels seventh mince pie*
Forgotten battles. Idem.
*peruses map of 12th African Div in Battle of Gondar*
*peels seventh mince pie*
December 11, 2025 at 10:47 AM
An argument exists that an architectural folly cannot exist, as the act of its creation provides a purpose, thus nullifying its definition as a useless building.
Forgotten battles. Idem.
*peruses map of 12th African Div in Battle of Gondar*
*peels seventh mince pie*
Forgotten battles. Idem.
*peruses map of 12th African Div in Battle of Gondar*
*peels seventh mince pie*
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Coming this Friday on News Of the War…
The annual report from the Scottish Society for Recording Abnormal Happenings 1942.
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The annual report from the Scottish Society for Recording Abnormal Happenings 1942.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Coming this Friday on News Of the War…
The annual report from the Scottish Society for Recording Abnormal Happenings 1942.
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@merrynwalters.uk @andyaitch.bsky.social
The annual report from the Scottish Society for Recording Abnormal Happenings 1942.
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@merrynwalters.uk @andyaitch.bsky.social
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APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE OF COVENTRY….
On NOTW this week, with @merrynwalters.uk and I, we read an article about a character that lived in Coventry during the war. we can’t find anything also about him… anyone from the Cov area know anything? It would be great to find out.
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On NOTW this week, with @merrynwalters.uk and I, we read an article about a character that lived in Coventry during the war. we can’t find anything also about him… anyone from the Cov area know anything? It would be great to find out.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:11 AM
APPEAL TO THE PEOPLE OF COVENTRY….
On NOTW this week, with @merrynwalters.uk and I, we read an article about a character that lived in Coventry during the war. we can’t find anything also about him… anyone from the Cov area know anything? It would be great to find out.
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On NOTW this week, with @merrynwalters.uk and I, we read an article about a character that lived in Coventry during the war. we can’t find anything also about him… anyone from the Cov area know anything? It would be great to find out.
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Commandos? Boulonge? Slipper wearing jock ex policeman - notorious for putting the cosh on east end criminals? We’ve got you covered on @newsofthewar.bsky.social this week
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November 21, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Commandos? Boulonge? Slipper wearing jock ex policeman - notorious for putting the cosh on east end criminals? We’ve got you covered on @newsofthewar.bsky.social this week
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READ ALL ABOUT IT!
It’s News of The War time.
Join @andyaitch.bsky.social & @merrynwalters.uk as we discuss the news headlines from the 24th April 1942….
Are the fortunes of war turning? Take a listen and you decide
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It’s News of The War time.
Join @andyaitch.bsky.social & @merrynwalters.uk as we discuss the news headlines from the 24th April 1942….
Are the fortunes of war turning? Take a listen and you decide
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November 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
READ ALL ABOUT IT!
It’s News of The War time.
Join @andyaitch.bsky.social & @merrynwalters.uk as we discuss the news headlines from the 24th April 1942….
Are the fortunes of war turning? Take a listen and you decide
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It’s News of The War time.
Join @andyaitch.bsky.social & @merrynwalters.uk as we discuss the news headlines from the 24th April 1942….
Are the fortunes of war turning? Take a listen and you decide
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Heathrow.
Calm before the storm.
Coffee so strong, I can see WiFi.
Calm before the storm.
Coffee so strong, I can see WiFi.
October 9, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Heathrow.
Calm before the storm.
Coffee so strong, I can see WiFi.
Calm before the storm.
Coffee so strong, I can see WiFi.
October 7th. Which means that, in among the headlines today, it's this monster's 27th birthday. Half as old as I am, and twice the person, already. #kidshuh #proudmum #properjobandcanbuyherowncakenow
October 7, 2025 at 6:54 AM
October 7th. Which means that, in among the headlines today, it's this monster's 27th birthday. Half as old as I am, and twice the person, already. #kidshuh #proudmum #properjobandcanbuyherowncakenow
From too-many too-good-to miss talks to The Two Rommels, the tanks, the catch-ups with friends old and new … big thanks to the WHWF team this weekend… and to everyone who came along to hear me squeaking on about maps (again!)
September 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
From too-many too-good-to miss talks to The Two Rommels, the tanks, the catch-ups with friends old and new … big thanks to the WHWF team this weekend… and to everyone who came along to hear me squeaking on about maps (again!)
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Channeling Ole Gunnar Solskjær in the 99’ CL final…
Last minute substitute for the indomitable PCA at WHWF5 this weekend, to chat about the Rhine crossing. Honoured to be on stage with Al and John Mc - chat ranged between Quinctilius Varus to post VE Day civil affairs
Last minute substitute for the indomitable PCA at WHWF5 this weekend, to chat about the Rhine crossing. Honoured to be on stage with Al and John Mc - chat ranged between Quinctilius Varus to post VE Day civil affairs
September 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Channeling Ole Gunnar Solskjær in the 99’ CL final…
Last minute substitute for the indomitable PCA at WHWF5 this weekend, to chat about the Rhine crossing. Honoured to be on stage with Al and John Mc - chat ranged between Quinctilius Varus to post VE Day civil affairs
Last minute substitute for the indomitable PCA at WHWF5 this weekend, to chat about the Rhine crossing. Honoured to be on stage with Al and John Mc - chat ranged between Quinctilius Varus to post VE Day civil affairs
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We’re stumped at NOTW HQ…. @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk can’t make out what type of tank this on the transporter, it’s in our new episode, out tomorrow….. Can you help?
Taken in August 1941 in the western desert…. Let us know what you think.
Taken in August 1941 in the western desert…. Let us know what you think.
September 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
We’re stumped at NOTW HQ…. @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk can’t make out what type of tank this on the transporter, it’s in our new episode, out tomorrow….. Can you help?
Taken in August 1941 in the western desert…. Let us know what you think.
Taken in August 1941 in the western desert…. Let us know what you think.
WELL SAID. 😊
Our first ever guest editor, and what great chat it was with Prof John Tregoning. It really makes a difference chatting to someone that actually knows his stuff. Unlike @merrynwalters.uk and me waffling on like usual
Jolly excited doesn't begin to cover it! From Moran to Morell, with infections, gangrene (😷), immunology and all things medical in between - our guest editor this week on #NewsoftheWar is @prof-tregoning.bsky.social ...
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September 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
WELL SAID. 😊
Getting the blitz maps together for WHWFest. So much myth busting it actually hurts. 😆
September 3, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Getting the blitz maps together for WHWFest. So much myth busting it actually hurts. 😆
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Jolly excited about this weeks episode, in a mid season break of 1941 we have our first guest editor for News Of The War!
@prof-tregoning.bsky.social joins @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk to talk about infections, immunology, horse serum and much more.
🚨 Friday 5th September 🚨
@prof-tregoning.bsky.social joins @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk to talk about infections, immunology, horse serum and much more.
🚨 Friday 5th September 🚨
September 2, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Jolly excited about this weeks episode, in a mid season break of 1941 we have our first guest editor for News Of The War!
@prof-tregoning.bsky.social joins @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk to talk about infections, immunology, horse serum and much more.
🚨 Friday 5th September 🚨
@prof-tregoning.bsky.social joins @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk to talk about infections, immunology, horse serum and much more.
🚨 Friday 5th September 🚨
If I had a penny for every time we've pulled back from a WW2 rabbit hole ... but it's what keeps us all fascinated, isn't it? The fact there's so much more to find out?
Got a bit emotional in NOTW towers today..
This daft wee podcast is just a bit of fun between two mates @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk
But coming across a review like this just makes it worthwhile.
Thank you to whoever you are. It means such a lot.
This daft wee podcast is just a bit of fun between two mates @andyaitch.bsky.social and @merrynwalters.uk
But coming across a review like this just makes it worthwhile.
Thank you to whoever you are. It means such a lot.
September 1, 2025 at 10:57 AM
If I had a penny for every time we've pulled back from a WW2 rabbit hole ... but it's what keeps us all fascinated, isn't it? The fact there's so much more to find out?
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Please joins us this Friday for the latest episode of @newsofthewar.bsky.social
We’re launching our new recurring feature: Monkey Air Raid News
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We’re launching our new recurring feature: Monkey Air Raid News
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July 23, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Please joins us this Friday for the latest episode of @newsofthewar.bsky.social
We’re launching our new recurring feature: Monkey Air Raid News
@merrynwalters.uk
We’re launching our new recurring feature: Monkey Air Raid News
@merrynwalters.uk
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@merrynwalters.uk and I talked a little bit about the war in Somaliland on the @newsofthewar.bsky.social pod this week.
The Illustrated London News ran this amazing sketch a week later:
A pony section of the Somali Camel Corps on a rocky lookout post near the HARGEISA BERBERA.
✏️ By “Snaffles”
The Illustrated London News ran this amazing sketch a week later:
A pony section of the Somali Camel Corps on a rocky lookout post near the HARGEISA BERBERA.
✏️ By “Snaffles”
July 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
@merrynwalters.uk and I talked a little bit about the war in Somaliland on the @newsofthewar.bsky.social pod this week.
The Illustrated London News ran this amazing sketch a week later:
A pony section of the Somali Camel Corps on a rocky lookout post near the HARGEISA BERBERA.
✏️ By “Snaffles”
The Illustrated London News ran this amazing sketch a week later:
A pony section of the Somali Camel Corps on a rocky lookout post near the HARGEISA BERBERA.
✏️ By “Snaffles”
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When do you think the Battle of Britain started?
The Sunday Express puts it firmly on the 18th of June?
Agree?
This Thursday on @newsofthewar.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk and I make a valiant but ultimately futile effort to explain the Battle of Britain
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The Sunday Express puts it firmly on the 18th of June?
Agree?
This Thursday on @newsofthewar.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk and I make a valiant but ultimately futile effort to explain the Battle of Britain
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July 1, 2025 at 9:50 AM
When do you think the Battle of Britain started?
The Sunday Express puts it firmly on the 18th of June?
Agree?
This Thursday on @newsofthewar.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk and I make a valiant but ultimately futile effort to explain the Battle of Britain
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The Sunday Express puts it firmly on the 18th of June?
Agree?
This Thursday on @newsofthewar.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk and I make a valiant but ultimately futile effort to explain the Battle of Britain
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I'm not saying maps and panoramic, illustrative diagrams are interchangeable, but I might be saying that if I won the lottery *THERE WOULD BE SIGNS*. These beach plans of Iwo Jima are yours for the bargain price of US $14,999.99, apparently. *swoon*
June 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I'm not saying maps and panoramic, illustrative diagrams are interchangeable, but I might be saying that if I won the lottery *THERE WOULD BE SIGNS*. These beach plans of Iwo Jima are yours for the bargain price of US $14,999.99, apparently. *swoon*
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June 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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If anyone needs a handy little guide on what ARP wardens do, I’ve got you covered.
Surprisingly well trained and well prepared for the Blitz. Who knew? 🤷🏻♂️
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Surprisingly well trained and well prepared for the Blitz. Who knew? 🤷🏻♂️
@merrynwalters.uk @newsofthewar.bsky.social
June 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
If anyone needs a handy little guide on what ARP wardens do, I’ve got you covered.
Surprisingly well trained and well prepared for the Blitz. Who knew? 🤷🏻♂️
@merrynwalters.uk @newsofthewar.bsky.social
Surprisingly well trained and well prepared for the Blitz. Who knew? 🤷🏻♂️
@merrynwalters.uk @newsofthewar.bsky.social
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June 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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One of the questions we ask in @newsofthewar.bsky.social today is how many lives were saved in the Blitz thanks to the amount of preparedness and training the country had done leading up to September 1940.
High casualties when it hits, but could it have been higher?
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High casualties when it hits, but could it have been higher?
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June 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
One of the questions we ask in @newsofthewar.bsky.social today is how many lives were saved in the Blitz thanks to the amount of preparedness and training the country had done leading up to September 1940.
High casualties when it hits, but could it have been higher?
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High casualties when it hits, but could it have been higher?
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Published by the U.S. Persian Gulf Command. 1944.
June 19, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Published by the U.S. Persian Gulf Command. 1944.