George Etteridge
@getteridge.bsky.social
Amateur historian- emphasis on amateur. Proud owner of Lizzie the Dog.
New book arrived today. I’m looking forward to learning about him and his dog.
June 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
New book arrived today. I’m looking forward to learning about him and his dog.
I’ve been reading this one, it’s a history of Henry VIII’s fleet and it’s very interesting. I knew Henry was quite keen on his ships, but there are a lot of fascinating details that I didn’t know about.
April 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I’ve been reading this one, it’s a history of Henry VIII’s fleet and it’s very interesting. I knew Henry was quite keen on his ships, but there are a lot of fascinating details that I didn’t know about.
Lizzie playing with one of her friends at the park
April 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Lizzie playing with one of her friends at the park
Santa’s little helper assisting with the wrapping of presents today.
December 23, 2024 at 7:59 PM
Santa’s little helper assisting with the wrapping of presents today.
Bought a new hat recently. Never let it be said that I am not at the cutting edge of fashion!
(But cocked hats are cool).
(But cocked hats are cool).
December 18, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Bought a new hat recently. Never let it be said that I am not at the cutting edge of fashion!
(But cocked hats are cool).
(But cocked hats are cool).
Lizzie went to the groomers today for a good pampering and teeth-cleaning!
December 7, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Lizzie went to the groomers today for a good pampering and teeth-cleaning!
I made the mistake of going into a bookshop earlier. I don’t regret it.
December 7, 2024 at 6:51 PM
I made the mistake of going into a bookshop earlier. I don’t regret it.
Some of my favourite history books!
December 5, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Some of my favourite history books!
This was my view earlier today.
December 4, 2024 at 3:56 PM
This was my view earlier today.
I just had to make improvised garlic bread, and it actually turned out quite nice.
November 21, 2024 at 7:38 PM
I just had to make improvised garlic bread, and it actually turned out quite nice.
Reposted by George Etteridge
#OTD 1759– The Battle of Quiberon Bay
The battle which inspired ‘Heart of Oak’ & stopped French plans to invade Britain. Mahan wrote that it was 'the Trafalgar of the Seven Years War'
24 British ships of the line under Edward Hawke engaged 21 French, commanded by Marshal de Conflans
#NavalHistory
The battle which inspired ‘Heart of Oak’ & stopped French plans to invade Britain. Mahan wrote that it was 'the Trafalgar of the Seven Years War'
24 British ships of the line under Edward Hawke engaged 21 French, commanded by Marshal de Conflans
#NavalHistory
November 20, 2024 at 8:52 AM
#OTD 1759– The Battle of Quiberon Bay
The battle which inspired ‘Heart of Oak’ & stopped French plans to invade Britain. Mahan wrote that it was 'the Trafalgar of the Seven Years War'
24 British ships of the line under Edward Hawke engaged 21 French, commanded by Marshal de Conflans
#NavalHistory
The battle which inspired ‘Heart of Oak’ & stopped French plans to invade Britain. Mahan wrote that it was 'the Trafalgar of the Seven Years War'
24 British ships of the line under Edward Hawke engaged 21 French, commanded by Marshal de Conflans
#NavalHistory
And now it’s started snowing. That’ll be a fun dog walk.
November 20, 2024 at 1:19 PM
And now it’s started snowing. That’ll be a fun dog walk.
Went to see Gladiator 2 tonight. Obviously, not accurate at all, but that doesn’t matter. I enjoyed it, it was good. It was an incredible spectacle.
November 19, 2024 at 11:46 PM
Went to see Gladiator 2 tonight. Obviously, not accurate at all, but that doesn’t matter. I enjoyed it, it was good. It was an incredible spectacle.
Lizzie, helping me prepare for an audition tonight.
November 18, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Lizzie, helping me prepare for an audition tonight.
You may be comfy, but are you as comfy as Lizzie?
November 17, 2024 at 9:05 PM
You may be comfy, but are you as comfy as Lizzie?
Lizzie is being particularly helpful this morning.
November 16, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Lizzie is being particularly helpful this morning.
Just discovered one of my favourite harsh judgements in a history book, from “Black Redcoats” by Matthew Taylor (heartily recommended!):
“A prolific writer of panicked missives to superiors and subordinates, Brigadier General Winder was an opponent that an invading force would wish to face.”
“A prolific writer of panicked missives to superiors and subordinates, Brigadier General Winder was an opponent that an invading force would wish to face.”
November 15, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Just discovered one of my favourite harsh judgements in a history book, from “Black Redcoats” by Matthew Taylor (heartily recommended!):
“A prolific writer of panicked missives to superiors and subordinates, Brigadier General Winder was an opponent that an invading force would wish to face.”
“A prolific writer of panicked missives to superiors and subordinates, Brigadier General Winder was an opponent that an invading force would wish to face.”
There’s no such thing as too many books! I think I would be in trouble otherwise.
November 15, 2024 at 1:29 PM
There’s no such thing as too many books! I think I would be in trouble otherwise.
Hello, my name is George.
I like:
History
Books
Audiobooks
Civilization 6 (and 7 looks good too!)
Formula One
The TV Show Taskmaster
Hell or High Rollers Podcast
Dogs
Amateur Theatre
Nice to meet you all!
I like:
History
Books
Audiobooks
Civilization 6 (and 7 looks good too!)
Formula One
The TV Show Taskmaster
Hell or High Rollers Podcast
Dogs
Amateur Theatre
Nice to meet you all!
November 14, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Hello, my name is George.
I like:
History
Books
Audiobooks
Civilization 6 (and 7 looks good too!)
Formula One
The TV Show Taskmaster
Hell or High Rollers Podcast
Dogs
Amateur Theatre
Nice to meet you all!
I like:
History
Books
Audiobooks
Civilization 6 (and 7 looks good too!)
Formula One
The TV Show Taskmaster
Hell or High Rollers Podcast
Dogs
Amateur Theatre
Nice to meet you all!
I seem to be settling in nicely here!
November 14, 2024 at 7:20 PM
I seem to be settling in nicely here!
Lizzie says hello!
November 14, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Lizzie says hello!