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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · 25d

Just got home from work and look what was on my doormat.

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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Sep 22

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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Sep 22

The same graves photographed yesterday as a comparison. The garrison church long since demolished and many more graves added.

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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Sep 22

The image is of a section of Shorncliffe Military Cemetery taken in 1925. The image clearly shows the old garrison church and four RAF burials. The next image will show the same graves 100 years later.

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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Sep 22

This was made possible by delving into Smart Archive, held by the Shorncliffe Trust, and inparticular a small booklet produced by the Canadian Fields Comforts Commission in October 1915 which contained the descriptive piece produced by this unknown Canadian nurse.

Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Sep 22

On Saturday and Sunday I shared the experiences of one unknown Canadian nurse as she strolled around Shorncliffe Camp in September 1915 with visitors. Her clear descriptions of what she saw 110 years ago enabled me to bring her back to life and gaze upon the the views she described with our visitors

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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Sep 22

The Shorncliffe Trust pop up heritage display iver the weekend at Shorncliffe camp. A great weekend meeting visitors and explaining the importance of the camp form its beginnings under Sir Johm Moore up to the Canadians in WW1 and beyond.

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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Sep 19

A grand day out today making the most of the fantastic weather.

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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Sep 16

17th September 1916: 1st KRRC War Diary: The Germans peppered our frontline trenches with bombs one scored a direct hit on Jena Trench. Two casaulties reported. 2 OR Killed.
One of the above mentioned casualties was my Great Uncle Rifleman Fred Jones.
Never Forgotten, always remembered.

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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Sep 16

This weekend I will be at Shorncliffe talking about all things Shorncliffe with my good mate Chris Shaw. If you're in the area come and see us and join a walking tour.

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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Sep 16

Over the weekend the Shorncliffe Trust aquired a fine copy of Louis Raemaekers 'The Great War A Neutral's Indictment'. As part of our collection this book will help the Trust explain the development and use of propaganda during the FWW.

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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Sep 14

Next weekend I will be at Shorncliffe speaking about the WW1 as part of Heritage Open Days.

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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Sep 14

Just placed an order with Amazon. 9th October should land on my doorstep🙂

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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Sep 5

Busy day yesterday. Promoting the work of the Clink Charity, and Gardens inparticular, during our open day at Herne Hill in London.

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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Sep 1

Today I completed the final part of my RHS Master of Hortuculture. 30 minute Viva presentation and Q and A with two examiners. Now I wait for the final result. For my profesional career this is an important day, but its also nice to know I can now spend more time on Great War research. 😃

Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Aug 23

A fantastic day today catching up with old mates at Military Odyssey.

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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Aug 23

OMG!!! Congratulations!!!

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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Aug 21

Remembering a brave and gallant man.
Corporal William 'Bill ' Hooker DCM, MM & Bar, Croix de Guerre.
11th (Lewisham) Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment.
It has been an honour to be asked by his family to research his Great War service as a company runner. A humble, gallant and brave man.

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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Aug 21

Next month will be the 109th anniversary of the death of Rifleman Frederick George Jones, 12th Service Battalion, Rifle Brigade.
He has been with me since I was born, yet I never knew him. My Nan would weep remembering him. A lost brother to a devastated sister. Always remembered, never forgotten

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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Aug 21

This weekend I shall be making my annual trip to the Military Odyssey in Kent. Looking forward to seeing old friends, rummaging through the stalls and taking loads of photos.🙂

Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thank you.🙂

Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Aug 20

Now I've started writing I can't stop. 😃. Two short memorial pieces completed that I hope will meet the grade with @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social for inclusion in Salient Points. Just waiting confirmation of which email address to send them too.🙂

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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Aug 18

I've got an idea. Let's give Russia the land they've taken by force from the Ukraine as this will make Putin happy and stop him wanting more.....🤔 Tell me if I'm wrong but I'm sure that's been tried somewhere before. Something about peace in our time or similar rings a bell.

Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Aug 17

Writing at last. 😃

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Steve Head @stevehead.bsky.social · Aug 16

As a committed bibliophile the cost of my obsession can be heavy on the pocket. However, this was not the case yesterday when I found this little gem, and two others, for the grand price of £3 each.

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