Alf Stewart
@alf-stewart1.bsky.social
61, Husband, Dad, Grandad, Dogdad. Ex RN ⚓️
The Arsenal, books, history, interesting people, tying knots.
Northern Soul - Keep the Faith
The Arsenal, books, history, interesting people, tying knots.
Northern Soul - Keep the Faith
1200 Elo is a fairly mediocre chess ranking, but it is an achievement for me. I am determined to reach my next goal of 1300…….watch out for the update in 2028!
December 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
1200 Elo is a fairly mediocre chess ranking, but it is an achievement for me. I am determined to reach my next goal of 1300…….watch out for the update in 2028!
When Denzel met Santa!
It is his first Christmas and he wasn’t too sure when Santa got placed on the hearth
It is his first Christmas and he wasn’t too sure when Santa got placed on the hearth
December 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
When Denzel met Santa!
It is his first Christmas and he wasn’t too sure when Santa got placed on the hearth
It is his first Christmas and he wasn’t too sure when Santa got placed on the hearth
My two boys Rocky (black) & Denzel at peace with the world. Walked & fed and now time for rest. I love them dearly
December 6, 2025 at 10:26 AM
My two boys Rocky (black) & Denzel at peace with the world. Walked & fed and now time for rest. I love them dearly
We’ve had this tree for many years. We call it ‘Assembles in Minutes’ because that’s what it said on the box.
Whilst technically correct, it failed to say that it is at least 120 of them before a light or bauble is near it.
I love it though
Whilst technically correct, it failed to say that it is at least 120 of them before a light or bauble is near it.
I love it though
December 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We’ve had this tree for many years. We call it ‘Assembles in Minutes’ because that’s what it said on the box.
Whilst technically correct, it failed to say that it is at least 120 of them before a light or bauble is near it.
I love it though
Whilst technically correct, it failed to say that it is at least 120 of them before a light or bauble is near it.
I love it though
This is a spare, free to a good home.
It is in good nick for being 73 years old.
There are a few inaccuracies that have been discovered by historians Tim Stillman, Andy Kelly and Mark Andrew’s. But it is a solid piece of Arsenal literature, and a must for collectors.
UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
It is in good nick for being 73 years old.
There are a few inaccuracies that have been discovered by historians Tim Stillman, Andy Kelly and Mark Andrew’s. But it is a solid piece of Arsenal literature, and a must for collectors.
UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
December 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
This is a spare, free to a good home.
It is in good nick for being 73 years old.
There are a few inaccuracies that have been discovered by historians Tim Stillman, Andy Kelly and Mark Andrew’s. But it is a solid piece of Arsenal literature, and a must for collectors.
UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
It is in good nick for being 73 years old.
There are a few inaccuracies that have been discovered by historians Tim Stillman, Andy Kelly and Mark Andrew’s. But it is a solid piece of Arsenal literature, and a must for collectors.
UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
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If you thinking about getting a cat, please contact local vets and rescues. So many kittens and cats getting dumped at the moment. Also if you have a cat that needs to be neutered and you need financial help see www.c4cats.info
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December 5, 2025 at 10:12 AM
If you thinking about getting a cat, please contact local vets and rescues. So many kittens and cats getting dumped at the moment. Also if you have a cat that needs to be neutered and you need financial help see www.c4cats.info
Final feed of the Christmas cake this year, last teaspoon of rum before the marzipan and icing go on next week.
The proof of the pudding is in the tasting….but I think it’ll be a good un
The proof of the pudding is in the tasting….but I think it’ll be a good un
December 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Final feed of the Christmas cake this year, last teaspoon of rum before the marzipan and icing go on next week.
The proof of the pudding is in the tasting….but I think it’ll be a good un
The proof of the pudding is in the tasting….but I think it’ll be a good un
A homage to our Irish 🇮🇪
I remember 6 on the pitch regularly in the late 70’s sometimes 7 with an Irish manager
O’Leary, Brady, Stapleton, Jennings, Rice, Nelson & Devine
Terry Neill manager
Green Gunners indeed!
UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
I remember 6 on the pitch regularly in the late 70’s sometimes 7 with an Irish manager
O’Leary, Brady, Stapleton, Jennings, Rice, Nelson & Devine
Terry Neill manager
Green Gunners indeed!
UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
December 5, 2025 at 9:06 AM
A homage to our Irish 🇮🇪
I remember 6 on the pitch regularly in the late 70’s sometimes 7 with an Irish manager
O’Leary, Brady, Stapleton, Jennings, Rice, Nelson & Devine
Terry Neill manager
Green Gunners indeed!
UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
I remember 6 on the pitch regularly in the late 70’s sometimes 7 with an Irish manager
O’Leary, Brady, Stapleton, Jennings, Rice, Nelson & Devine
Terry Neill manager
Green Gunners indeed!
UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
Just knocked up a bit of breakfast for Her Expensiveness
December 5, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Just knocked up a bit of breakfast for Her Expensiveness
Enjoying my dog walk, that red phone box is a Grade 2 listed building. It was unusual as it sold postage stamps as well as the phone.
Looking forward to a lovely Friday in Whitley Bay
Looking forward to a lovely Friday in Whitley Bay
December 5, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Enjoying my dog walk, that red phone box is a Grade 2 listed building. It was unusual as it sold postage stamps as well as the phone.
Looking forward to a lovely Friday in Whitley Bay
Looking forward to a lovely Friday in Whitley Bay
Just as I stepped outside with the dogs, a lovely morning
December 5, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Just as I stepped outside with the dogs, a lovely morning
I’ve got a busy bloody day tomorrow.
Her Expensiveness wants the Christmas decs up!
It is a job I loathe, but once they’re up (including 4 trees) I absolutely love it!
That pain/pleasure thing
Her Expensiveness wants the Christmas decs up!
It is a job I loathe, but once they’re up (including 4 trees) I absolutely love it!
That pain/pleasure thing
December 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I’ve got a busy bloody day tomorrow.
Her Expensiveness wants the Christmas decs up!
It is a job I loathe, but once they’re up (including 4 trees) I absolutely love it!
That pain/pleasure thing
Her Expensiveness wants the Christmas decs up!
It is a job I loathe, but once they’re up (including 4 trees) I absolutely love it!
That pain/pleasure thing
Cullercoats tonight, a moody moon and a welcoming pub
December 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Cullercoats tonight, a moody moon and a welcoming pub
All connected to Arsenal should be proud of this book, outlining the contribution of the black community to the club and vice versa.
No matter where we are from, or who we are…… at Arsenal we are one!
The only colour that matters is red
UTG!🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
No matter where we are from, or who we are…… at Arsenal we are one!
The only colour that matters is red
UTG!🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
December 4, 2025 at 9:19 AM
All connected to Arsenal should be proud of this book, outlining the contribution of the black community to the club and vice versa.
No matter where we are from, or who we are…… at Arsenal we are one!
The only colour that matters is red
UTG!🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
No matter where we are from, or who we are…… at Arsenal we are one!
The only colour that matters is red
UTG!🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
One of my favourite historic photos of an Arsenal player. Ted Drake being carried off over Tom Whitaker’s shoulder during a game against Brentford.
Read the caption on the left, they don’t make em like that anymore! In fairness there were no subs in those days.
UTG!🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
Read the caption on the left, they don’t make em like that anymore! In fairness there were no subs in those days.
UTG!🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
December 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
One of my favourite historic photos of an Arsenal player. Ted Drake being carried off over Tom Whitaker’s shoulder during a game against Brentford.
Read the caption on the left, they don’t make em like that anymore! In fairness there were no subs in those days.
UTG!🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
Read the caption on the left, they don’t make em like that anymore! In fairness there were no subs in those days.
UTG!🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
An absolute belter of an Arsenal book.
Whilst I stood on the Clock End, Highbury, it gave me a great view of the North Bank, and to hear the noise and songs travelling across the pitch was brilliant.
This is a collection of memories, and they are wonderful.
UTG!🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
Whilst I stood on the Clock End, Highbury, it gave me a great view of the North Bank, and to hear the noise and songs travelling across the pitch was brilliant.
This is a collection of memories, and they are wonderful.
UTG!🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
December 3, 2025 at 8:38 AM
An absolute belter of an Arsenal book.
Whilst I stood on the Clock End, Highbury, it gave me a great view of the North Bank, and to hear the noise and songs travelling across the pitch was brilliant.
This is a collection of memories, and they are wonderful.
UTG!🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
Whilst I stood on the Clock End, Highbury, it gave me a great view of the North Bank, and to hear the noise and songs travelling across the pitch was brilliant.
This is a collection of memories, and they are wonderful.
UTG!🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
Whitley Bay Metro station around 7am this morning. Looking very festive.
December 3, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Whitley Bay Metro station around 7am this morning. Looking very festive.
As a collector of Arsenal books I have read many historical accounts of the club.
In my opinion these 3 provide without doubt the most detailed, researched and credible evidence. All are magnificent reading if, like me, you like a bit of history. UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
In my opinion these 3 provide without doubt the most detailed, researched and credible evidence. All are magnificent reading if, like me, you like a bit of history. UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
December 2, 2025 at 11:56 AM
As a collector of Arsenal books I have read many historical accounts of the club.
In my opinion these 3 provide without doubt the most detailed, researched and credible evidence. All are magnificent reading if, like me, you like a bit of history. UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
In my opinion these 3 provide without doubt the most detailed, researched and credible evidence. All are magnificent reading if, like me, you like a bit of history. UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
Reposted by Alf Stewart
Reposted by Alf Stewart
The date on which the Football club now known as Arsenal FC was founded is a somewhat grey area.
However, at their annual dinner in May 1890, secretary George Osborne stated that the club records had recorded the date as 1 December 1886.
Happy birthday Arsenal FC.
However, at their annual dinner in May 1890, secretary George Osborne stated that the club records had recorded the date as 1 December 1886.
Happy birthday Arsenal FC.
December 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
The date on which the Football club now known as Arsenal FC was founded is a somewhat grey area.
However, at their annual dinner in May 1890, secretary George Osborne stated that the club records had recorded the date as 1 December 1886.
Happy birthday Arsenal FC.
However, at their annual dinner in May 1890, secretary George Osborne stated that the club records had recorded the date as 1 December 1886.
Happy birthday Arsenal FC.
The morning after. That is a good point away at the Bridge. Another very difficult away day done.
We were not at our best. They played very well with 10 men.
Forward Arsenal
UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
We were not at our best. They played very well with 10 men.
Forward Arsenal
UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
December 1, 2025 at 7:58 AM
The morning after. That is a good point away at the Bridge. Another very difficult away day done.
We were not at our best. They played very well with 10 men.
Forward Arsenal
UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
We were not at our best. They played very well with 10 men.
Forward Arsenal
UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
Another couple of photos from my dog walk this morning in Cullercoats
November 29, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Another couple of photos from my dog walk this morning in Cullercoats
One of my favourite Arsenal books, published posthumously in 1934 by Garrick Publishing.
It is a compilation of newspaper articles written by the great man for The Sunday Express.
This 1st edition with a dust wrapper in this condition has a value of @ £300. A bit more than the original 2s6d price
It is a compilation of newspaper articles written by the great man for The Sunday Express.
This 1st edition with a dust wrapper in this condition has a value of @ £300. A bit more than the original 2s6d price
November 28, 2025 at 12:56 PM
One of my favourite Arsenal books, published posthumously in 1934 by Garrick Publishing.
It is a compilation of newspaper articles written by the great man for The Sunday Express.
This 1st edition with a dust wrapper in this condition has a value of @ £300. A bit more than the original 2s6d price
It is a compilation of newspaper articles written by the great man for The Sunday Express.
This 1st edition with a dust wrapper in this condition has a value of @ £300. A bit more than the original 2s6d price
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Remember - if you're financially in a position to do so, skip the #BlackFriday deals online from big companies and shop instead from small and local businesses.
The big guns don't need your money, but for small traders it can be what keeps them going into 2026, so support your community instead.
The big guns don't need your money, but for small traders it can be what keeps them going into 2026, so support your community instead.
November 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Remember - if you're financially in a position to do so, skip the #BlackFriday deals online from big companies and shop instead from small and local businesses.
The big guns don't need your money, but for small traders it can be what keeps them going into 2026, so support your community instead.
The big guns don't need your money, but for small traders it can be what keeps them going into 2026, so support your community instead.