1418 Chris
@fourteeneighteen.co.uk
I run The Long, Long Trail. Brummie then Lichfeldian and then whatever people who live in Leamington Spa are called. Alum of Unis of Nottingham and Birmingham. Hereford FC.
That is terrific. Thanks.
February 10, 2026 at 1:03 PM
That is terrific. Thanks.
We certainly need to address how political commentary happens in mainstream media. BBC possibly the worst at this right now, but the focus on Westminster tittle-tattle is just ridiculous.
February 10, 2026 at 8:58 AM
We certainly need to address how political commentary happens in mainstream media. BBC possibly the worst at this right now, but the focus on Westminster tittle-tattle is just ridiculous.
Just lack of time to do it, Bart.
February 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Just lack of time to do it, Bart.
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Great news. MPs should also pay attention to our campaigns:
● Remove the 26 bishops
Religious office should not grant automatic voting rights in a parliamentary democracy.
● Scrap parliamentary prayers
Attending prayers should not to provide speaking advantages🧵
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
● Remove the 26 bishops
Religious office should not grant automatic voting rights in a parliamentary democracy.
● Scrap parliamentary prayers
Attending prayers should not to provide speaking advantages🧵
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
February 9, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Great news. MPs should also pay attention to our campaigns:
● Remove the 26 bishops
Religious office should not grant automatic voting rights in a parliamentary democracy.
● Scrap parliamentary prayers
Attending prayers should not to provide speaking advantages🧵
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
● Remove the 26 bishops
Religious office should not grant automatic voting rights in a parliamentary democracy.
● Scrap parliamentary prayers
Attending prayers should not to provide speaking advantages🧵
observer.co.uk/news/politic...
Not really, Bart. Only about three on YouTube. The dozens I did before it became the fashion to record them are lost to posterity!
February 9, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Not really, Bart. Only about three on YouTube. The dozens I did before it became the fashion to record them are lost to posterity!
"The prime minister's communications director Tim Allan has quit." I am astonished to find that he had one at all. Like the other pillock who went at the weekend, off you pop.
February 9, 2026 at 12:53 PM
"The prime minister's communications director Tim Allan has quit." I am astonished to find that he had one at all. Like the other pillock who went at the weekend, off you pop.
Just answering an enquiry and it reminded me that it could be answered by a talk I gave a few years ago. You might like to see/hear it. #ww1 #genealogy #ireland
youtu.be/qtLaR8_6V8Q?...
youtu.be/qtLaR8_6V8Q?...
‘The Irish Soldier in the Great War’ - Chris Baker
YouTube video by Genealogical Society of Ireland GSI
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Just answering an enquiry and it reminded me that it could be answered by a talk I gave a few years ago. You might like to see/hear it. #ww1 #genealogy #ireland
youtu.be/qtLaR8_6V8Q?...
youtu.be/qtLaR8_6V8Q?...
Great album. Think I got mine at the rag market.
February 8, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Great album. Think I got mine at the rag market.
Better than hereditary peers, bishops and political appointments? Damn right there is.
February 8, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Better than hereditary peers, bishops and political appointments? Damn right there is.
An elected second house.
February 8, 2026 at 9:10 AM
An elected second house.
The House of Lords needs to go. I have signed @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to demand change and encourage others to do so.
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/186062/...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/186062/...
It’s outrageous that we can't kick out Lords. Sign now to demand an elected second chamber
It takes 30 seconds
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February 8, 2026 at 6:53 AM
The House of Lords needs to go. I have signed @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to demand change and encourage others to do so.
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/186062/...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/186062/...
There isn't. Which is what caused my to look into it.
February 7, 2026 at 12:44 PM
There isn't. Which is what caused my to look into it.
I saw that you were one of very, very few authors to have picked this up. Curious that Edmonds unwittingly created a myth.
February 7, 2026 at 12:43 PM
I saw that you were one of very, very few authors to have picked this up. Curious that Edmonds unwittingly created a myth.
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February 7, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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From the Channel to the Ypres Salient: The Belgian Sector 1914 -1918
The Belgian Sector 1914 -1918
uk.bookshop.org
February 7, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Hear me out. It was not invented until 1915.
February 7, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Hear me out. It was not invented until 1915.
No mention of 1914 there.
February 7, 2026 at 11:33 AM
No mention of 1914 there.
If you have recently woken from a 14-year coma, I can understand you thinking Starmer is the worst PM you have ever encountered.
February 7, 2026 at 11:32 AM
If you have recently woken from a 14-year coma, I can understand you thinking Starmer is the worst PM you have ever encountered.
As that particular form of weapon hadn't been invented yet, it might be a good idea to revise your caption.
February 7, 2026 at 11:30 AM
As that particular form of weapon hadn't been invented yet, it might be a good idea to revise your caption.
This is the mine from Heading 12.
February 7, 2026 at 10:24 AM
This is the mine from Heading 12.
@sommephantom.bsky.social @simonjones.bsky.social War diary of 183rd Tunnelling Coy says Bulgar Point mine did not explode on 1 July 1916. OH says it did, and of course this has been replicated by many authors since. Question, then: did it blow, and if not, where did story originate?
February 7, 2026 at 10:22 AM
@sommephantom.bsky.social @simonjones.bsky.social War diary of 183rd Tunnelling Coy says Bulgar Point mine did not explode on 1 July 1916. OH says it did, and of course this has been replicated by many authors since. Question, then: did it blow, and if not, where did story originate?
I can't get past the drawer part ...
February 5, 2026 at 12:59 PM
I can't get past the drawer part ...