Steve Hunnisett
@blitzwalker.bsky.social
Battlefield Guide - London at War
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📍London, England
Cricket
Football (Charlton & Dulwich Hamlet)
Heritage Stuff
Movies
📍London, England
Movember all done and dusted. £430 raised by me and over £900 when we included the other lads from the cricket club. Thanks to each and every one who donated.
November 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Movember all done and dusted. £430 raised by me and over £900 when we included the other lads from the cricket club. Thanks to each and every one who donated.
“You big titty mama”
November 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
“You big titty mama”
November 26, 2025 at 12:10 PM
One of my favourites but not one for a session though!
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
One of my favourites but not one for a session though!
Twenty days of growth, more grey than anything (as expected) but if you’d consider donating to our men’s health charity campaign, please use this link
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November 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Twenty days of growth, more grey than anything (as expected) but if you’d consider donating to our men’s health charity campaign, please use this link
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Day 15 halfway through and a mixture of grey, blonde, ginger and Guinness.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Day 15 halfway through and a mixture of grey, blonde, ginger and Guinness.
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Popped across to Sloane Square Station after the rain stopped to check out the new memorial plaque.
November 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Popped across to Sloane Square Station after the rain stopped to check out the new memorial plaque.
rpresence of the modern-day firefighters at East Greenwich Fire Station and yesterday, when we held this year's ceremony was no exception and our photograph below shows some of the members of Green Watch, flanked by myself and Stephanie Maltman, shortly before placing their wreath at the memorial.
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
rpresence of the modern-day firefighters at East Greenwich Fire Station and yesterday, when we held this year's ceremony was no exception and our photograph below shows some of the members of Green Watch, flanked by myself and Stephanie Maltman, shortly before placing their wreath at the memorial.
also presented us with a photograph of some of the firemen at Invicta Road - John Phelan is far left on the back row, whilst Harry Dixon is in the front row, seated on the right. We can only hope that some of the other men will be identified in the future. We invariably are honoured with the...
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
also presented us with a photograph of some of the firemen at Invicta Road - John Phelan is far left on the back row, whilst Harry Dixon is in the front row, seated on the right. We can only hope that some of the other men will be identified in the future. We invariably are honoured with the...
London's wartime firefighters, was approached with a view to their placing a memorial plaque at the school. This was readily agreed by the redoubtable Stephanie Maltman and later that year, the plaque was unveiled in a moving ceremony held at the school. Since then, with the exception of the Covid
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
London's wartime firefighters, was approached with a view to their placing a memorial plaque at the school. This was readily agreed by the redoubtable Stephanie Maltman and later that year, the plaque was unveiled in a moving ceremony held at the school. Since then, with the exception of the Covid
two civilians from the eight local houses that were also destroyed in the same blast. The school was eventually rebuilt in the 1950s and in 2015, these buildings were demolished and a fantastic modern facility arose on the site. In 2016, the charity Firemen Remembered, with a mission to commemorate
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
two civilians from the eight local houses that were also destroyed in the same blast. The school was eventually rebuilt in the 1950s and in 2015, these buildings were demolished and a fantastic modern facility arose on the site. In 2016, the charity Firemen Remembered, with a mission to commemorate
than rescue would be the order of the day. Work continued through the next day and one of those recovered was the body of Fireman Arthur Grant, whose George Medal had been gazetted just two days earlier. In total, the bodies of 12 Firemen were recovered, along with Mr White, the School Caretaker and
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
than rescue would be the order of the day. Work continued through the next day and one of those recovered was the body of Fireman Arthur Grant, whose George Medal had been gazetted just two days earlier. In total, the bodies of 12 Firemen were recovered, along with Mr White, the School Caretaker and
The off-duty firemen, so used to being the rescuers, now found themselves in urgent need of rescue themselves and it wasn't long before their colleagues from other stations arrived on the scene. Men were pulled alive from the ruins but it wasn't long before it became apparent that recovery, rather..
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The off-duty firemen, so used to being the rescuers, now found themselves in urgent need of rescue themselves and it wasn't long before their colleagues from other stations arrived on the scene. Men were pulled alive from the ruins but it wasn't long before it became apparent that recovery, rather..
at Invicta Road 54X waited for their first "shout" of the night, without realising that they would this time be the victims. Shortly before 21:20 a parachute mine (as pictured) drifted down silently, caught in trees and moments later exploded with terrible effect, destroying the school buildings
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
at Invicta Road 54X waited for their first "shout" of the night, without realising that they would this time be the victims. Shortly before 21:20 a parachute mine (as pictured) drifted down silently, caught in trees and moments later exploded with terrible effect, destroying the school buildings
In the Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich, there were only three incidents, caused by bombs dropped from a handful of aircraft. At 19:40 a high explosive bomb fell on the premises of J Stone & Co., manufacturers of ships' propellors, caused slight damage to property. All of the while, the duty watch
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
In the Metropolitan Borough of Greenwich, there were only three incidents, caused by bombs dropped from a handful of aircraft. At 19:40 a high explosive bomb fell on the premises of J Stone & Co., manufacturers of ships' propellors, caused slight damage to property. All of the while, the duty watch
Station 54X, in common with all of the other fire stations was kept busy throughout the Blitz and on 13th September 1940, a bomb fell through the roof into the school hall, then in use as a mess facility but failed to explode. Without regard for his own safety, Auxiliary Fireman Arthur Grant...
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Station 54X, in common with all of the other fire stations was kept busy throughout the Blitz and on 13th September 1940, a bomb fell through the roof into the school hall, then in use as a mess facility but failed to explode. Without regard for his own safety, Auxiliary Fireman Arthur Grant...
By September 1939, with war looming, the pupils of the school were evacuated, initially to Tunbridge Wells but later moving to the West Country. Some 440 pupils and 44 adults made the journey and the now empty school was requisitioned by the London Fire Brigade for use as Auxiliary Sub-Station 54X.
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
By September 1939, with war looming, the pupils of the school were evacuated, initially to Tunbridge Wells but later moving to the West Country. Some 440 pupils and 44 adults made the journey and the now empty school was requisitioned by the London Fire Brigade for use as Auxiliary Sub-Station 54X.
THREAD/Today marks the 85th anniversary of one of the more tragic incidents of the London Blitz and one that is overshadowed by the even more tragic events the same night in Coventry. Invicta Road School in Blackheath was originally built in 1900 and was a typical product of the London School Board
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
THREAD/Today marks the 85th anniversary of one of the more tragic incidents of the London Blitz and one that is overshadowed by the even more tragic events the same night in Coventry. Invicta Road School in Blackheath was originally built in 1900 and was a typical product of the London School Board
Interesting public service announcement on a 335 London bus.
November 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Interesting public service announcement on a 335 London bus.
My final act of remembrance for 2025 at Invicta School Blackheath, to commemorate the 12 Auxiliary Firemen and 3 civilians who died on 14 November 1940 when the school, then in use as Auxiliary Sub-Station 54X received a direct hit from a parachute mine.
November 13, 2025 at 11:54 AM
My final act of remembrance for 2025 at Invicta School Blackheath, to commemorate the 12 Auxiliary Firemen and 3 civilians who died on 14 November 1940 when the school, then in use as Auxiliary Sub-Station 54X received a direct hit from a parachute mine.
I met up with these chaps this morning at the Cenotaph, honouring their ancestors. A really nice bunch of lads too.
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I met up with these chaps this morning at the Cenotaph, honouring their ancestors. A really nice bunch of lads too.
And here I was…
November 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
And here I was…
Week one mogress. Painfully slow but at least visible. Might have to dye it!
November 8, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Week one mogress. Painfully slow but at least visible. Might have to dye it!
It was all too much for Winston in the pub earlier, although he did liven up a bit when someone mentioned treats!
November 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It was all too much for Winston in the pub earlier, although he did liven up a bit when someone mentioned treats!
Mental health matters. #Movember is working to help men stay mentally healthy, but they can’t do it alone. Please donate to my Movember efforts and support men's health.
November 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Mental health matters. #Movember is working to help men stay mentally healthy, but they can’t do it alone. Please donate to my Movember efforts and support men's health.