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Simon Williams

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MA in Military History from Wolves Uni. Developing a project on the treatment of the families of the bereaved after the Second World War. Working alongside Stichting Erfgoed 40-45. https://simonwilliamshistory.substack.com/publish/home?utm_source=menu

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Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 13h

Just listening to it back. Maya Rudolph's carrying on just makes it worse.

Three albums. Just so so sad.

Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 14h

When he broke in the song, he broke me. This performance stays.
This is such sad news.

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David Osland @davidosland.bsky.social · 2d

On the centenary of Thatcher's birth, there have been predictable calls for a memorial to her memory. But Britain's 2300 food banks serve that purpose already.

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Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 2d

It's a message on online platforms internationally too. A terrific look.

Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 2d

She'll be right

Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 2d

Careful now

Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 2d

HM: ...what was that, soldier?
Soldier: Sir. I said we should have secured the bridges before the heights, sir.

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Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 3d

An incredible story and, of course, never stop speaking about it or him. Please.

Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 3d

How very dare you!

a black and white photo of a crowd of people wearing top hats .

ALT: a black and white photo of a crowd of people wearing top hats .

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Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 4d

You mean dating, don't you. Speed dating. You don't? Oh...

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Darren Freebury-Jones @freeburian.bsky.social · 4d

Coming soon to a #YouTube channel near you!

The first planned episode will have a seasonal spooky theme... 👻

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Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 4d

Terry Pratchett captioned this a long time ago...
From the defending soldiers' perspective, it goes: "ohshitohshitohshitohshitohshit..."

Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 5d

How do I do my daily harrumph if I can't point out someone's linked to something I can't access? What is this world coming to?

Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 6d

He'll get it and then he'll be done with peace for a little while

Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 6d

I know they're aimed at those getting on in life, but that does not automatically equate with all the target audience being partially deaf.

Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 6d

Of course you're not. You can hear over your seniors chair yoga promotions!

Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 6d

Are you listening, Duo?

Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 6d

I'd say it's about 50/50, given the evidence

Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 6d

I'd love some, if it pleases your highness

Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 6d

I take the point he makes. But I'm yet to feel the societal shift he refers to having moved enough. There's no admittance of a need for change from those in power. It's very much you move towards us rather than the opposite

Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 6d

What did you make of Omid Djalili piece in the Guardian?

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I have been criticised for being part of the Riyadh comedy festival. This is why I did it | Omid Djalili

The headlines focus on money, but the gigs were great and I think there are different ways to achieve progress. Art, especially comedy, can be part of that, says stand-up comedian, Omid Djalili.

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Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 9d

These are a band.

Living Colour @livingcolour.com · 9d

#LivingColour The Best Of 40 Years South American Tour 2026

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Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 10d

There was much rejoicing!

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Ulla Rajala @ullamr.bsky.social · 11d

Cirencester was the Roman Corinium, second only to London in size with 10,000 inhabitants. Its amphitheatre was one of the largest in Britain. It was built in the early 2nd century and it could hold c. 8,000 spectators. It was fortified against Saxon invaders. #RomanSiteSaturday

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Simon Williams @historysimon.bsky.social · 10d

Yeah...but not a patch on Caerleon's 😉