Dr Dan Spencer
@gunpowderdan.bsky.social
Historian of late medieval military history. Specialising in English military technology, warfare, and castles. Also a fan of Warhammer, France, dogs, heavy metal and archery.
Finally got round to spending some birthday vouchers
August 10, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Finally got round to spending some birthday vouchers
My completed blood knights for my Soulblight Gravelord spearhead Age of Sigmar force. Really pleased with how these miniatures turned out, especially the bases #warhammercommunity #ageofsigmar
May 16, 2025 at 2:05 PM
My completed blood knights for my Soulblight Gravelord spearhead Age of Sigmar force. Really pleased with how these miniatures turned out, especially the bases #warhammercommunity #ageofsigmar
The Charles Bridge in Prague, named after its founder, Charles IV, which dates from the late fourteenth century. It has 16 spans, is over 500 metres long, and is flanked by 3 bridge towers #medievalsky
April 7, 2025 at 10:14 AM
The Charles Bridge in Prague, named after its founder, Charles IV, which dates from the late fourteenth century. It has 16 spans, is over 500 metres long, and is flanked by 3 bridge towers #medievalsky
Prague at nighttime
April 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Prague at nighttime
The Powder Tower in Prague. Constructed in the late fifteenth century, it was originally one of thirteen gates of the city wall, later restored in the nineteenth century #medievalsky
April 6, 2025 at 6:31 AM
The Powder Tower in Prague. Constructed in the late fifteenth century, it was originally one of thirteen gates of the city wall, later restored in the nineteenth century #medievalsky
Visited Prague for the first time today. What a fine looking place! #medievalsky
April 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Visited Prague for the first time today. What a fine looking place! #medievalsky
Finally, I love seeing the prices in these old editions of WD - if only they cost this much now!
April 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Finally, I love seeing the prices in these old editions of WD - if only they cost this much now!
5th edition Bretonnians were the best in my opinion.
April 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
5th edition Bretonnians were the best in my opinion.
40k was far less popular in this era than it is now, but 2nd edition was a fun game.
April 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
40k was far less popular in this era than it is now, but 2nd edition was a fun game.
Advertising for Golden Demon 1997...
April 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Advertising for Golden Demon 1997...
It also comes with some cards and rules for Epic (a game which lived up to its name) has some. Sadly I never purchased a copy of the game (a friend had it) but have fond memories of it nonetheless
April 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
It also comes with some cards and rules for Epic (a game which lived up to its name) has some. Sadly I never purchased a copy of the game (a friend had it) but have fond memories of it nonetheless
They also feature in a campaign against the dwarfs, in which they were victorious!
April 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
They also feature in a campaign against the dwarfs, in which they were victorious!
The High Elves in their 5th edition of WFB feature heavily in this issue, which is great as they are one of my favourites. Although I have a preference for 4th editions minis, the new (at the time) 5th edition silver helms, for example, still look great
April 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The High Elves in their 5th edition of WFB feature heavily in this issue, which is great as they are one of my favourites. Although I have a preference for 4th editions minis, the new (at the time) 5th edition silver helms, for example, still look great
A trip down memory lane looking at a White Dwarf from June 1997 (210). Which is the golden age of Warhammer and GW as far as I am concerned #warhammer
April 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
A trip down memory lane looking at a White Dwarf from June 1997 (210). Which is the golden age of Warhammer and GW as far as I am concerned #warhammer
Finally, I love seeing the prices in these old editions of WD - if only they cost this much now!
April 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Finally, I love seeing the prices in these old editions of WD - if only they cost this much now!
5th edition Bretonnians were the best in my opinion.
April 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
5th edition Bretonnians were the best in my opinion.
40k was far less popular in this era than it is now, but 2nd edition was a fun game.
April 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
40k was far less popular in this era than it is now, but 2nd edition was a fun game.
Advertising for Golden Demon 1997...
April 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Advertising for Golden Demon 1997...
It also comes with some cards and rules for Epic (a game which lived up to its name) has some. Sadly I never purchased a copy of the game (a friend had it) but have fond memories of it nonetheless
April 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
It also comes with some cards and rules for Epic (a game which lived up to its name) has some. Sadly I never purchased a copy of the game (a friend had it) but have fond memories of it nonetheless
They also feature in a campaign against the dwarfs, in which they were victorious!
April 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They also feature in a campaign against the dwarfs, in which they were victorious!
The High Elves in their 5th edition of WFB feature heavily in this issue, which is great as they are one of my favourites. Although I have a preference for 4th editions minis, the new (at the time) 5th edition silver helms, for example, still look great
April 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The High Elves in their 5th edition of WFB feature heavily in this issue, which is great as they are one of my favourites. Although I have a preference for 4th editions minis, the new (at the time) 5th edition silver helms, for example, still look great
A trip down memory lane looking at a White Dwarf from June 1997 (210). Which is the golden age of Warhammer and GW as far as I am concerned #warhammer
April 4, 2025 at 1:11 PM
A trip down memory lane looking at a White Dwarf from June 1997 (210). Which is the golden age of Warhammer and GW as far as I am concerned #warhammer
Yesterday I stumbled came across the Vine Street Roman Wall gallery in London - an unexpected gem
March 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Yesterday I stumbled came across the Vine Street Roman Wall gallery in London - an unexpected gem
St Paul's looks even more dramatic at nighttime
March 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
St Paul's looks even more dramatic at nighttime