Dave Cole
@mrcheapseats.bsky.social
Son of Norfolk, Family History Nerd, War Graves, Old Land Rovers etc. Evacuee from the Other Place. Tolle divitem et pauperem non invenies.
Ramblings here: https://farmboysandpioneers.com/
Ramblings here: https://farmboysandpioneers.com/
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Dave Cole
@mrcheapseats.bsky.social
· Sep 22
Herbert Crook: The Last Post
Sometimes you have to accept that research is never finished when it comes to family history….. Family genealogy is such that you often reach the end of a road and have to park your investiga…
farmboysandpioneers.com
A late letter from over a century ago. A final piece in a family jigsaw?
The river sweats
Oil and tar
The barges drift
With the turning tide
Red sails
Wide
To leeward, swing on the heavy spar.
The barges wash
Drifting logs
Down Greenwich reach
Past the Isle of Dogs.
Weialala leia
Wallala leialala
Still have A level flashbacks
Oil and tar
The barges drift
With the turning tide
Red sails
Wide
To leeward, swing on the heavy spar.
The barges wash
Drifting logs
Down Greenwich reach
Past the Isle of Dogs.
Weialala leia
Wallala leialala
Still have A level flashbacks
And that will be England gone,
The shadows, the meadows, the lanes,
The guildhalls, the carved choirs.
There’ll be books; it will linger on
In galleries; but all that remains
For us will be concrete and tyres.
The shadows, the meadows, the lanes,
The guildhalls, the carved choirs.
There’ll be books; it will linger on
In galleries; but all that remains
For us will be concrete and tyres.
Which lines of poetry live rent-free in your head?
December 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The river sweats
Oil and tar
The barges drift
With the turning tide
Red sails
Wide
To leeward, swing on the heavy spar.
The barges wash
Drifting logs
Down Greenwich reach
Past the Isle of Dogs.
Weialala leia
Wallala leialala
Still have A level flashbacks
Oil and tar
The barges drift
With the turning tide
Red sails
Wide
To leeward, swing on the heavy spar.
The barges wash
Drifting logs
Down Greenwich reach
Past the Isle of Dogs.
Weialala leia
Wallala leialala
Still have A level flashbacks
I think the next Bond movie is delayed because the directors have been presented with too many unbelievable characters in their search for the ultimate mad billionaire villain
December 6, 2025 at 8:13 AM
I think the next Bond movie is delayed because the directors have been presented with too many unbelievable characters in their search for the ultimate mad billionaire villain
Here's one for @camself.bsky.social Charlie Large of Old Buckenham lamenting the closure of the Sun Inn. Norfolk dialect and a village poet laureate, hentut
1973: The Death Of The Local Pub
Meet Charlie Large “Village Poet Laurette” of Old Buckenham in Norfolk
www.bbc.co.uk
December 6, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Here's one for @camself.bsky.social Charlie Large of Old Buckenham lamenting the closure of the Sun Inn. Norfolk dialect and a village poet laureate, hentut
Wonder if Infantino was on Epstein Island?
December 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Wonder if Infantino was on Epstein Island?
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4 December 1939 | A Jewish girl Magdalena Dora Blau was born in Rotterdam in the Netherlands to Fritz and Mina.
On 11 August 1942 she was murdered in a gas chamber at the #Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp.
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The first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
On 11 August 1942 she was murdered in a gas chamber at the #Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp.
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The first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
4 December 1939 | A Jewish girl Magdalena Dora Blau was born in Rotterdam in the Netherlands to Fritz and Mina.
On 11 August 1942 she was murdered in a gas chamber at the #Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp.
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The first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
On 11 August 1942 she was murdered in a gas chamber at the #Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp.
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The first two gas chambers created near Auschwitz II-Birkenau: https://youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
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Putin bombs Ukraine.
Trump bullies Ukraine.
Ukraine says thank you.
Trump announces progress with a peace deal.
Putin says no.
Repeat.
Trump bullies Ukraine.
Ukraine says thank you.
Trump announces progress with a peace deal.
Putin says no.
Repeat.
Kremlin signals no breakthrough after Ukraine talks with US
Five hours of talks between Putin and US negotiators were “constructive”, Kremlin officials say, but “a lot of work lies ahead”.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Putin bombs Ukraine.
Trump bullies Ukraine.
Ukraine says thank you.
Trump announces progress with a peace deal.
Putin says no.
Repeat.
Trump bullies Ukraine.
Ukraine says thank you.
Trump announces progress with a peace deal.
Putin says no.
Repeat.
Has Badenoch called on him to resign yet?
FT Exclusive: The Reform UK leader told donors he expects a deal or merger between his party and the Conservatives ahead of the next general election, suggesting he does not believe he can sweep to power alone. on.ft.com/44xlHi0
December 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Has Badenoch called on him to resign yet?
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I've been able to hold a physical copy of my new book today.
It looks at the alleged disappearance of the 1/5th Battalion Norfolk Regiment at Kuchuk Anafarta Ova on 12th August 1915.
It's on sale now & I've left a link to where you can get a copy in the comments.
#WW1 #FWW #Norfolk #Gallipoli
It looks at the alleged disappearance of the 1/5th Battalion Norfolk Regiment at Kuchuk Anafarta Ova on 12th August 1915.
It's on sale now & I've left a link to where you can get a copy in the comments.
#WW1 #FWW #Norfolk #Gallipoli
December 2, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I've been able to hold a physical copy of my new book today.
It looks at the alleged disappearance of the 1/5th Battalion Norfolk Regiment at Kuchuk Anafarta Ova on 12th August 1915.
It's on sale now & I've left a link to where you can get a copy in the comments.
#WW1 #FWW #Norfolk #Gallipoli
It looks at the alleged disappearance of the 1/5th Battalion Norfolk Regiment at Kuchuk Anafarta Ova on 12th August 1915.
It's on sale now & I've left a link to where you can get a copy in the comments.
#WW1 #FWW #Norfolk #Gallipoli
"The Magna Carta" is getting a lot of air today
December 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"The Magna Carta" is getting a lot of air today
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December 2, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Reposted by Dave Cole
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
Ed thinks we've forgotten how his party sold us all down the river in return for charging us 5p for a plastic bag
What we saw last week was one of the most dishonest Budgets I have ever seen.
Instead of fixing our trade with Europe and growing our economy, Labour chose more stealth taxes that will only make the cost of living crisis worse.
Instead of fixing our trade with Europe and growing our economy, Labour chose more stealth taxes that will only make the cost of living crisis worse.
December 1, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Ed thinks we've forgotten how his party sold us all down the river in return for charging us 5p for a plastic bag
With the National Archives announcement that they'll be increasing service record application fees from February, I've received an email from the MoD stating that the record I've been waiting 11 months for, won't incur fees if it passes that date...
December 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
With the National Archives announcement that they'll be increasing service record application fees from February, I've received an email from the MoD stating that the record I've been waiting 11 months for, won't incur fees if it passes that date...
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We are back!🎄
110 years after the First World War Taff opens the batting, once again, with some natty pieces of 1915 headgear and introduces #HutVent2025
(With grateful thanks to Ramsey Green)
youtu.be/7na3SWTP_Jg
110 years after the First World War Taff opens the batting, once again, with some natty pieces of 1915 headgear and introduces #HutVent2025
(With grateful thanks to Ramsey Green)
youtu.be/7na3SWTP_Jg
December 1, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We are back!🎄
110 years after the First World War Taff opens the batting, once again, with some natty pieces of 1915 headgear and introduces #HutVent2025
(With grateful thanks to Ramsey Green)
youtu.be/7na3SWTP_Jg
110 years after the First World War Taff opens the batting, once again, with some natty pieces of 1915 headgear and introduces #HutVent2025
(With grateful thanks to Ramsey Green)
youtu.be/7na3SWTP_Jg
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My latest book is released today.
It looks at the alleged disappearance of the 1/5th Battalion Norfolk Regiment during their advance on Kuchuk Anafarta Ova on 12th August 1915.
I've provided a link to where you can buy a copy in the comments.
#WW1 #Norfolk #FWW #Gallipoli #history
It looks at the alleged disappearance of the 1/5th Battalion Norfolk Regiment during their advance on Kuchuk Anafarta Ova on 12th August 1915.
I've provided a link to where you can buy a copy in the comments.
#WW1 #Norfolk #FWW #Gallipoli #history
December 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
My latest book is released today.
It looks at the alleged disappearance of the 1/5th Battalion Norfolk Regiment during their advance on Kuchuk Anafarta Ova on 12th August 1915.
I've provided a link to where you can buy a copy in the comments.
#WW1 #Norfolk #FWW #Gallipoli #history
It looks at the alleged disappearance of the 1/5th Battalion Norfolk Regiment during their advance on Kuchuk Anafarta Ova on 12th August 1915.
I've provided a link to where you can buy a copy in the comments.
#WW1 #Norfolk #FWW #Gallipoli #history
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🟢🟡 The Smiles Are Back at Carrow Road. The Clement Era Has Liftoff.
🗣️ @garygowers.bsky.social
▪️An emotional afternoon, the odd tear
▪️The Mattsson we were promised
▪️Time to hand reins to Clement
▪️Knapper to just data-fiddle
LINK: norwichcity.myfootballwriter.com/2025/11/30/t...
#ncfc
🗣️ @garygowers.bsky.social
▪️An emotional afternoon, the odd tear
▪️The Mattsson we were promised
▪️Time to hand reins to Clement
▪️Knapper to just data-fiddle
LINK: norwichcity.myfootballwriter.com/2025/11/30/t...
#ncfc
November 30, 2025 at 8:54 AM
🟢🟡 The Smiles Are Back at Carrow Road. The Clement Era Has Liftoff.
🗣️ @garygowers.bsky.social
▪️An emotional afternoon, the odd tear
▪️The Mattsson we were promised
▪️Time to hand reins to Clement
▪️Knapper to just data-fiddle
LINK: norwichcity.myfootballwriter.com/2025/11/30/t...
#ncfc
🗣️ @garygowers.bsky.social
▪️An emotional afternoon, the odd tear
▪️The Mattsson we were promised
▪️Time to hand reins to Clement
▪️Knapper to just data-fiddle
LINK: norwichcity.myfootballwriter.com/2025/11/30/t...
#ncfc
November 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Norfolk remembers
That which was lost – is found
In early 2024 a memorial to the men of a small Norfolk parish, who had served in WW1, was discovered in a shed in Cleethorpes. A ‘phone call to the then Clerk of Poringland Parish Council fol…
norfolkrecordofficeblog.org
November 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Norfolk remembers
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‘Speaking outside his chateau in France, former Brexit Party and UKIP MEP Coburn answered "no" when a BBC journalist asked him whether he had ever been paid to give a speech to promote pro-Russian campaigners.’
Great work from @BBCWales. Keep going
Great work from @BBCWales. Keep going
November 28, 2025 at 6:28 AM
‘Speaking outside his chateau in France, former Brexit Party and UKIP MEP Coburn answered "no" when a BBC journalist asked him whether he had ever been paid to give a speech to promote pro-Russian campaigners.’
Great work from @BBCWales. Keep going
Great work from @BBCWales. Keep going
Let's find out which minister put him in the VIP lane...
The founder of an investment company who bought an £8.5 million London flat after supplying 50 million faulty PPE masks during the pandemic has had a criminal restraint order imposed on the property.
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
Financier’s £8.5m flat frozen amid tax investigation over PPE deal
Tim Horlick bought the Pimlico property shortly after his company was awarded the now-contentious £255m contract by the government
www.thetimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Let's find out which minister put him in the VIP lane...
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The founder of an investment company who bought an £8.5 million London flat after supplying 50 million faulty PPE masks during the pandemic has had a criminal restraint order imposed on the property.
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
Financier’s £8.5m flat frozen amid tax investigation over PPE deal
Tim Horlick bought the Pimlico property shortly after his company was awarded the now-contentious £255m contract by the government
www.thetimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The founder of an investment company who bought an £8.5 million London flat after supplying 50 million faulty PPE masks during the pandemic has had a criminal restraint order imposed on the property.
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/art...
Badenoch is as thick as mince
November 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Badenoch is as thick as mince