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! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
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
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.
Social media exposes young people to such difficulties that old gigs like me never faced. People like these are capable of significant harm and it is great that you can deal with this rubbish.
Keep up the good work Amy, you have your own space on my bookshelf.
UTG!🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
Keep up the good work Amy, you have your own space on my bookshelf.
UTG!🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
December 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Social media exposes young people to such difficulties that old gigs like me never faced. People like these are capable of significant harm and it is great that you can deal with this rubbish.
Keep up the good work Amy, you have your own space on my bookshelf.
UTG!🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
Keep up the good work Amy, you have your own space on my bookshelf.
UTG!🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
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! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
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
Friday morning chores, dusting the bookshelf. I might live 270 miles north, but Highbury is never far from my mind
November 28, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Friday morning chores, dusting the bookshelf. I might live 270 miles north, but Highbury is never far from my mind
Cullercoats harbour looking south, yesterday morning
November 28, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Cullercoats harbour looking south, yesterday morning
A short exchange between me and my daughter before the game.
UTG!
UTG!
November 24, 2025 at 7:02 AM
A short exchange between me and my daughter before the game.
UTG!
UTG!
Number 422 in my Arsenal book collection
Another is a Christmas present for my Grandson. He needs to know this stuff!
It’s just exquisite, highly recommended for the Young Guns in your life.
Seager nails it as usual, but Ruth Beck’s illustrations are the cherry on a very delicious 🍰 UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
Another is a Christmas present for my Grandson. He needs to know this stuff!
It’s just exquisite, highly recommended for the Young Guns in your life.
Seager nails it as usual, but Ruth Beck’s illustrations are the cherry on a very delicious 🍰 UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
November 21, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Number 422 in my Arsenal book collection
Another is a Christmas present for my Grandson. He needs to know this stuff!
It’s just exquisite, highly recommended for the Young Guns in your life.
Seager nails it as usual, but Ruth Beck’s illustrations are the cherry on a very delicious 🍰 UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
Another is a Christmas present for my Grandson. He needs to know this stuff!
It’s just exquisite, highly recommended for the Young Guns in your life.
Seager nails it as usual, but Ruth Beck’s illustrations are the cherry on a very delicious 🍰 UTG! 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️
Doing my Friday morning chores, I dust this photo every week and it warms my heart, 1986.
November 21, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Doing my Friday morning chores, I dust this photo every week and it warms my heart, 1986.