Wayne McDonald
@terriermcd.bsky.social
Proud Yorkshireman, #Htafc fan, Fascinated by The Great War. Research projects gladly accepted #WW1 My old blog https://greatwarreflections.wordpress.com/
Merry Christmas to you all 🎄🎁⛄
December 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Merry Christmas to you all 🎄🎁⛄
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Short of a gift? Need it before Christmas? We can email you a LinesMan Gift certificate / redeem code for our digital download GPS trench map product.
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December 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Short of a gift? Need it before Christmas? We can email you a LinesMan Gift certificate / redeem code for our digital download GPS trench map product.
Contact us as [email protected]
Website: www.greatwardigital.com/products/lin...
Contact us as [email protected]
Website: www.greatwardigital.com/products/lin...
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“ 8 million euros is to be invested in WWI museums/sites in the Westhoek. 4 million euros will go to a complete renovation of In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres. The remaining 4 million euros will be used to renew other WWI sites & museums”:
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8 miljoen euro voor hernieuwing WOI-sites en In Flanders Fields Museum
Vlaams minister van Toerisme Melissa Depraetere en de provincie West-Vlaanderen investeren acht miljoen euro in de modernisering van WOI-musea en -sites…
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December 20, 2025 at 2:07 PM
“ 8 million euros is to be invested in WWI museums/sites in the Westhoek. 4 million euros will go to a complete renovation of In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres. The remaining 4 million euros will be used to renew other WWI sites & museums”:
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In the latest @oldfrontline.bsky.social we return to a forgotten memoir of the Great War, 'The Years of Remembrance' by Harold Maybury who served with the 2/4th South Lancs in 1917-1918.
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Forgotten Memoirs of the Great War Part 2
We return to the subject of Forgotten Memoirs of the First World War and discuss The Years of Remembrance by Harold Maybury which was published in 1924. Maybury served in the ranks of the 2/4th Bat…
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December 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
In the latest @oldfrontline.bsky.social we return to a forgotten memoir of the Great War, 'The Years of Remembrance' by Harold Maybury who served with the 2/4th South Lancs in 1917-1918.
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If you watched "SAS Rogue Heroes" on BBC then you could almost imagine that his wonderful photo of Richard Lister (1918-1941) of Kirkburton was a publicity still for the series. He volunteered for the No. 11 (Scottish) Commando unit to help unleash Churchill's "reign of terror" upon the enemy.
December 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
If you watched "SAS Rogue Heroes" on BBC then you could almost imagine that his wonderful photo of Richard Lister (1918-1941) of Kirkburton was a publicity still for the series. He volunteered for the No. 11 (Scottish) Commando unit to help unleash Churchill's "reign of terror" upon the enemy.
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On tomorrow's date, 16th December 1914, the Imperial German Navy launched a surprise attack on the British ports of Scarborough, Hartlepool, West Hartlepool, and Whitby. The unanticipated bombardments led to numerous civilian casualties and stirred public indignation in
December 15, 2025 at 5:25 PM
On tomorrow's date, 16th December 1914, the Imperial German Navy launched a surprise attack on the British ports of Scarborough, Hartlepool, West Hartlepool, and Whitby. The unanticipated bombardments led to numerous civilian casualties and stirred public indignation in
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In this latest @oldfrontline.bsky.social QnA Episode we look at #WW1 latrines, the work of the Military Police, whether German trenches were really stronger, and the stories of Boy Soldiers & how to research them.
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Questions and Answers Episode 42
In this episode, we delve into a lesser-known but essential aspect of First World War life: the use and organisation of latrines on the battlefield. Where did soldiers actually go to…
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December 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
In this latest @oldfrontline.bsky.social QnA Episode we look at #WW1 latrines, the work of the Military Police, whether German trenches were really stronger, and the stories of Boy Soldiers & how to research them.
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Things I did not expect to do when researching local WW2 deaths... I've just contacted a pub in Hull to ask if they still say "good night" to the ghost of air-raid warden Ivor Alfred Ellis when they turn the lights off and whether his plaque is still there.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Things I did not expect to do when researching local WW2 deaths... I've just contacted a pub in Hull to ask if they still say "good night" to the ghost of air-raid warden Ivor Alfred Ellis when they turn the lights off and whether his plaque is still there.
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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
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107 years ago today at 11am the guns fell silent. I remember all those who served & were affected by war & especially those who never came home including my 2 relatives #ArmisticeDay #WW1
November 11, 2025 at 7:42 AM
107 years ago today at 11am the guns fell silent. I remember all those who served & were affected by war & especially those who never came home including my 2 relatives #ArmisticeDay #WW1
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Euston to Warren Street: A lost architectural world
I’m still doing my walks but this one takes a look at the architectural glory that was once London’s Euston station
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I’m still doing my walks but this one takes a look at the architectural glory that was once London’s Euston station
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Euston to Warren Street: A lost architectural world
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November 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Euston to Warren Street: A lost architectural world
I’m still doing my walks but this one takes a look at the architectural glory that was once London’s Euston station
youtu.be/MLRRfcGptoM
I’m still doing my walks but this one takes a look at the architectural glory that was once London’s Euston station
youtu.be/MLRRfcGptoM
“The Wreck of the SS Rohilla” 🧵In the early hours of 30 October 1914, as war raged across Europe, the SS Rohilla steamed down the North Sea bound for Dunkirk, carrying medical personnel and supplies. Built for the British India Steam Navigation Company, she had been 1/3
October 29, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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“The Wreck of the SS Rohilla” 🧵In the early hours of 30 October 1914, as war raged across Europe, the SS Rohilla steamed down the North Sea bound for Dunkirk, carrying medical personnel and supplies. Built for the British India Steam Navigation Company, she had been 1/3
October 29, 2025 at 8:37 AM
“The Wreck of the SS Rohilla” 🧵In the early hours of 30 October 1914, as war raged across Europe, the SS Rohilla steamed down the North Sea bound for Dunkirk, carrying medical personnel and supplies. Built for the British India Steam Navigation Company, she had been 1/3
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Popped into Ranville Church this morning - in the heart of the Airborne Drop in 1944 and at the heart of post-war visits by veterans.
October 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Popped into Ranville Church this morning - in the heart of the Airborne Drop in 1944 and at the heart of post-war visits by veterans.
Not half bad Aldi version of Neck Oil 🍺
October 11, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Not half bad Aldi version of Neck Oil 🍺
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On this day in 1918 my great uncle, Private Edgar Wood, was killed at Villers-Outreaux near Cambrai while fighting with the Welsh Regiment. He was 20 years old. He is buried in the tiny cemetery of Moulin-de-Pierre with 47 others who died that day.
October 8, 2025 at 6:47 AM
On this day in 1918 my great uncle, Private Edgar Wood, was killed at Villers-Outreaux near Cambrai while fighting with the Welsh Regiment. He was 20 years old. He is buried in the tiny cemetery of Moulin-de-Pierre with 47 others who died that day.
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“I’m alright, Mother, cheerio.”
The words selected for the epitaph of 22-year-old Lt Harold Hill, who was killed in an attack on the Passchendaele Ridge. Severely wounded, he was carried to a dressing station at Zonnebeke.
📍Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood🇧🇪
The words selected for the epitaph of 22-year-old Lt Harold Hill, who was killed in an attack on the Passchendaele Ridge. Severely wounded, he was carried to a dressing station at Zonnebeke.
📍Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood🇧🇪
October 4, 2025 at 8:02 AM
“I’m alright, Mother, cheerio.”
The words selected for the epitaph of 22-year-old Lt Harold Hill, who was killed in an attack on the Passchendaele Ridge. Severely wounded, he was carried to a dressing station at Zonnebeke.
📍Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood🇧🇪
The words selected for the epitaph of 22-year-old Lt Harold Hill, who was killed in an attack on the Passchendaele Ridge. Severely wounded, he was carried to a dressing station at Zonnebeke.
📍Buttes New British Cemetery, Polygon Wood🇧🇪
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***Take Notice***For anyone out guiding the Ypres Salient this weekend please note there is a burial service on Saturday 4th October at the German Cemetery at Langemarck, from what I understand it is going to be in the afternoon.
October 1, 2025 at 1:15 PM
***Take Notice***For anyone out guiding the Ypres Salient this weekend please note there is a burial service on Saturday 4th October at the German Cemetery at Langemarck, from what I understand it is going to be in the afternoon.
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St Patrick’s cemetery CWGC: French, German and British side by side. Now at eternal rest, RIP
October 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
St Patrick’s cemetery CWGC: French, German and British side by side. Now at eternal rest, RIP
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This is exactly no one should EVER tamper with ordnance from First or Second World War, leave it to the bomb disposal units 👇
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Obus ontploft in centrum van Diksmuide: één zwaargewonde
Iets na elf uur is een obus uit de eerste wereldoorlog ontploft in het het centrum van Diksmuide. Daarbij is één gewonde gevallen.
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September 29, 2025 at 1:16 PM
This is exactly no one should EVER tamper with ordnance from First or Second World War, leave it to the bomb disposal units 👇
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It's now official: Due to the French government withdrawing support & SNCF unsupportive, the Paris-Vienna & Paris-Berlin Nightjet sleeper trains will be discontinued from mid-December. presse-oebb.at/news-oebb-be...
The Brussels-Vienna Nightjet will continue, 3 times per week.
The Brussels-Vienna Nightjet will continue, 3 times per week.
September 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Remembering the Forgotten Front: in the latest @oldfrontline.bsky.social for the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of Loos we make an overview of the 'Forgotten Front' in Northern France and discover the history, landscape and stories of those who fought there.
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Remembering the Forgotten Front
What was the “Forgotten Front” of Northern France? In this episode, we explore the stretch of battlefield from Armentières on the Belgian border through La Bassée to the ground near Loos,…
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September 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Remembering the Forgotten Front: in the latest @oldfrontline.bsky.social for the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of Loos we make an overview of the 'Forgotten Front' in Northern France and discover the history, landscape and stories of those who fought there.
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One of the things that first piqued my interest in the FWW was visiting CWGC cemeteries, and specifically, reading the personal inscriptions on the headstones. I haven’t been out to the WF in well over a year now and as I feel the ache of missing it, I wanted to share some old posts on the topic.
The Power of Words – CWGC epitaphs of the Great War
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has become synonymous with commemoration of war dead. The commission was founded by Sir Fabian Ware whose moral and political leanings helped shape the guidin…
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September 26, 2025 at 10:04 AM
One of the things that first piqued my interest in the FWW was visiting CWGC cemeteries, and specifically, reading the personal inscriptions on the headstones. I haven’t been out to the WF in well over a year now and as I feel the ache of missing it, I wanted to share some old posts on the topic.