Hannah Howe
@hannahhowe.bsky.social
Mother, Welsh, European. Author of bestselling novels. Interests include vintage films & music, genealogy, social history & the Special Operations Executive. Chess addict. Anti-fascist. Sorry, I don’t reply to DMs on social media.
https://hannah-howe.com
https://hannah-howe.com
Pinned
I’m delighted to say that Li Webster, who did such a fabulous job narrating Songbird, my 1960s mystery, has agreed to narrate The Tourney, the first book in my Maid Marian series. eBook available to pre-order now, audiobook by Christmas.
www.amazon.co.uk/Tourney-Adve...
www.amazon.co.uk/Tourney-Adve...
26 November 1963
The Salvation Army is to use guitars as well as tambourines and brass instruments. In their new “get with it” campaign, they will also visit coffee bars, dance halls and bingo palaces.
The Salvation Army is to use guitars as well as tambourines and brass instruments. In their new “get with it” campaign, they will also visit coffee bars, dance halls and bingo palaces.
November 26, 2025 at 12:28 PM
26 November 1963
The Salvation Army is to use guitars as well as tambourines and brass instruments. In their new “get with it” campaign, they will also visit coffee bars, dance halls and bingo palaces.
The Salvation Army is to use guitars as well as tambourines and brass instruments. In their new “get with it” campaign, they will also visit coffee bars, dance halls and bingo palaces.
On television, 26 November 1990.
November 26, 2025 at 10:59 AM
On television, 26 November 1990.
😢
Sad. She was truly beautiful, and a link to centuries past.
Gramma the Galápagos tortoise, oldest resident of San Diego Zoo, dies at about 141
After more than a century of munching on her favorite foods of romaine lettuce and cactus fruit, beloved Galápagos tortoise Gramma, the oldest resident of the San Diego Zoo, has died.
www.nbcsandiego.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
😢
June 1887
My ancestor Hopkin Howe was a Methodist Minister. Before becoming a Reverend, he worked as a blacksmith, including a spell in Stockton-on-Tees. Here, the Welsh community in Stockton present Hopkin with a writing desk, as a token of their regard and esteem.
My ancestor Hopkin Howe was a Methodist Minister. Before becoming a Reverend, he worked as a blacksmith, including a spell in Stockton-on-Tees. Here, the Welsh community in Stockton present Hopkin with a writing desk, as a token of their regard and esteem.
November 25, 2025 at 8:31 PM
June 1887
My ancestor Hopkin Howe was a Methodist Minister. Before becoming a Reverend, he worked as a blacksmith, including a spell in Stockton-on-Tees. Here, the Welsh community in Stockton present Hopkin with a writing desk, as a token of their regard and esteem.
My ancestor Hopkin Howe was a Methodist Minister. Before becoming a Reverend, he worked as a blacksmith, including a spell in Stockton-on-Tees. Here, the Welsh community in Stockton present Hopkin with a writing desk, as a token of their regard and esteem.
25 November 1963
Lee Oswald, the man accused of assassinating President Kennedy, was himself shot dead today. He was shot down while being transferred from one jail to another. And tonight Jack Ruby, a Dallas striptease club owner, was charged with killing Oswald.
Lee Oswald, the man accused of assassinating President Kennedy, was himself shot dead today. He was shot down while being transferred from one jail to another. And tonight Jack Ruby, a Dallas striptease club owner, was charged with killing Oswald.
November 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
25 November 1963
Lee Oswald, the man accused of assassinating President Kennedy, was himself shot dead today. He was shot down while being transferred from one jail to another. And tonight Jack Ruby, a Dallas striptease club owner, was charged with killing Oswald.
Lee Oswald, the man accused of assassinating President Kennedy, was himself shot dead today. He was shot down while being transferred from one jail to another. And tonight Jack Ruby, a Dallas striptease club owner, was charged with killing Oswald.
On television, 25 November 1963.
November 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
On television, 25 November 1963.
Well worth waiting for, the TV Century 21 thread.
Better late than never..
The TV Century 21 thread 🧵
Tomorrow’s news, today..
💥 Issue 45 💥
On sale this day, 24th November, in 1965
Cover stories faithfully transcribed in alt text
The front cover:
A bespoke shot of Fireball staged whilst Thunderbirds - 30 Minutes After Noon - in production
The TV Century 21 thread 🧵
Tomorrow’s news, today..
💥 Issue 45 💥
On sale this day, 24th November, in 1965
Cover stories faithfully transcribed in alt text
The front cover:
A bespoke shot of Fireball staged whilst Thunderbirds - 30 Minutes After Noon - in production
November 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Well worth waiting for, the TV Century 21 thread.
Soccer in the Sixties
Season 1960-61
4 September 1960
Live football was about to appear on television. Or was it?
Season 1960-61
4 September 1960
Live football was about to appear on television. Or was it?
November 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Soccer in the Sixties
Season 1960-61
4 September 1960
Live football was about to appear on television. Or was it?
Season 1960-61
4 September 1960
Live football was about to appear on television. Or was it?
On television, 24 November 1963.
November 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
On television, 24 November 1963.
24 November 1963
Dallas District Attorney Henry Wade is confident that he can send Lee Harvey Oswald to the electric chair for the murder of President Kennedy. Oswald has been formally charged with the murder. However, he insists that he did not shoot the president.
Dallas District Attorney Henry Wade is confident that he can send Lee Harvey Oswald to the electric chair for the murder of President Kennedy. Oswald has been formally charged with the murder. However, he insists that he did not shoot the president.
November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
24 November 1963
Dallas District Attorney Henry Wade is confident that he can send Lee Harvey Oswald to the electric chair for the murder of President Kennedy. Oswald has been formally charged with the murder. However, he insists that he did not shoot the president.
Dallas District Attorney Henry Wade is confident that he can send Lee Harvey Oswald to the electric chair for the murder of President Kennedy. Oswald has been formally charged with the murder. However, he insists that he did not shoot the president.
Ellis Pugh would have known my ancestors John Bevan and Barbara Aubrey, who were founder members of the Welsh Tract in Pennsylvania.
The first Welsh-language American book was published more than half a century before the birth of the US. Its author, Ellis Pugh, was one of a number of Welsh Quakers who immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1686 in the pursuit of religious freedom✍️Jerry Hunter wp.me/p8Mk4U-19ka
November 23, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Ellis Pugh would have known my ancestors John Bevan and Barbara Aubrey, who were founder members of the Welsh Tract in Pennsylvania.
In the meantime, give @gleanniucha21.bsky.social a follow. Lots of great features posted there every week.
Sadly, they’ll be no TV Century 21 🧵 today as @gleanniucha21.bsky.social account inaccessible due to the “JWT expired” issue
Repeated deletion of Bluesky app and attempts to log back in have failed to clear the issue
for that account..
@bsky.app
Repeated deletion of Bluesky app and attempts to log back in have failed to clear the issue
for that account..
@bsky.app
November 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
In the meantime, give @gleanniucha21.bsky.social a follow. Lots of great features posted there every week.
Thoughts turning to Christmas 🎄
November 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Thoughts turning to Christmas 🎄
Today’s tv in 1963.
November 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Today’s tv in 1963.
Soccer in the Sixties
Season 1960-61
31 August 1960
The midweek fixtures saw wins for Manchester United: 4 - 0 v Everton, Wolves: 3 - 1 v Bolton and Fulham: 4 - 3 v Newcastle. Cardiff City lost 2 - 0 at Sheffield Wednesday.
Season 1960-61
31 August 1960
The midweek fixtures saw wins for Manchester United: 4 - 0 v Everton, Wolves: 3 - 1 v Bolton and Fulham: 4 - 3 v Newcastle. Cardiff City lost 2 - 0 at Sheffield Wednesday.
November 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Soccer in the Sixties
Season 1960-61
31 August 1960
The midweek fixtures saw wins for Manchester United: 4 - 0 v Everton, Wolves: 3 - 1 v Bolton and Fulham: 4 - 3 v Newcastle. Cardiff City lost 2 - 0 at Sheffield Wednesday.
Season 1960-61
31 August 1960
The midweek fixtures saw wins for Manchester United: 4 - 0 v Everton, Wolves: 3 - 1 v Bolton and Fulham: 4 - 3 v Newcastle. Cardiff City lost 2 - 0 at Sheffield Wednesday.
23 November 1963
The world was horror-struck last night by the news that America’s president John F Kennedy was dead - shot in the head by a hidden assassin. Mr Kennedy was riding in an open-top car in Dallas, Texas.
The world was horror-struck last night by the news that America’s president John F Kennedy was dead - shot in the head by a hidden assassin. Mr Kennedy was riding in an open-top car in Dallas, Texas.
November 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
23 November 1963
The world was horror-struck last night by the news that America’s president John F Kennedy was dead - shot in the head by a hidden assassin. Mr Kennedy was riding in an open-top car in Dallas, Texas.
The world was horror-struck last night by the news that America’s president John F Kennedy was dead - shot in the head by a hidden assassin. Mr Kennedy was riding in an open-top car in Dallas, Texas.
A great thread detailing one of the major events of the twentieth century and how the media broke the news.
Terry calls “Scene at 6.30” Producer Barry Heard.
They agree to get a second confirmation and meanwhile Barry contacts ITN.
Terry speaks again with Stan Kirby at the PA and can hear the Dallas reports in the background ..
ITN state will not report until hear from their reporter..
They agree to get a second confirmation and meanwhile Barry contacts ITN.
Terry speaks again with Stan Kirby at the PA and can hear the Dallas reports in the background ..
ITN state will not report until hear from their reporter..
November 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
A great thread detailing one of the major events of the twentieth century and how the media broke the news.
Father Christmas and a convoy of tractors just rolled along our street.
November 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Father Christmas and a convoy of tractors just rolled along our street.
My Mastodon Favourite Doctor Who Companion Poll
Final. Result:
Karen Gillan - Amy Pond 47% v 53% Elisabeth Sladen - Sarah Jane Smith
So, Elisabeth Sladen - Sarah Jane Smith will accompany David Tennant - Doctor Who on his adventures 🙂
Final. Result:
Karen Gillan - Amy Pond 47% v 53% Elisabeth Sladen - Sarah Jane Smith
So, Elisabeth Sladen - Sarah Jane Smith will accompany David Tennant - Doctor Who on his adventures 🙂
November 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
My Mastodon Favourite Doctor Who Companion Poll
Final. Result:
Karen Gillan - Amy Pond 47% v 53% Elisabeth Sladen - Sarah Jane Smith
So, Elisabeth Sladen - Sarah Jane Smith will accompany David Tennant - Doctor Who on his adventures 🙂
Final. Result:
Karen Gillan - Amy Pond 47% v 53% Elisabeth Sladen - Sarah Jane Smith
So, Elisabeth Sladen - Sarah Jane Smith will accompany David Tennant - Doctor Who on his adventures 🙂
Soccer in the Sixties
Season 1960-61
27 August 1960
The second weekend of the season saw some high-scoring games, including Blackpool 5 Aston Villa 3 and Chelsea 3 Wolves 3.
Season 1960-61
27 August 1960
The second weekend of the season saw some high-scoring games, including Blackpool 5 Aston Villa 3 and Chelsea 3 Wolves 3.
November 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Soccer in the Sixties
Season 1960-61
27 August 1960
The second weekend of the season saw some high-scoring games, including Blackpool 5 Aston Villa 3 and Chelsea 3 Wolves 3.
Season 1960-61
27 August 1960
The second weekend of the season saw some high-scoring games, including Blackpool 5 Aston Villa 3 and Chelsea 3 Wolves 3.
Today’s tv in 1963. However, this schedule was subject to change…
November 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Today’s tv in 1963. However, this schedule was subject to change…
22 November 1963
Plans are in place to increase the number of telephones in Britain from 9,000,000 to 11,000,000. The aim is to provide a telephone for everybody who wants one. The practice of shared lines will continue, but by 1968 it’s hoped that there will be an exclusive service for all.
Plans are in place to increase the number of telephones in Britain from 9,000,000 to 11,000,000. The aim is to provide a telephone for everybody who wants one. The practice of shared lines will continue, but by 1968 it’s hoped that there will be an exclusive service for all.
November 22, 2025 at 12:35 PM
22 November 1963
Plans are in place to increase the number of telephones in Britain from 9,000,000 to 11,000,000. The aim is to provide a telephone for everybody who wants one. The practice of shared lines will continue, but by 1968 it’s hoped that there will be an exclusive service for all.
Plans are in place to increase the number of telephones in Britain from 9,000,000 to 11,000,000. The aim is to provide a telephone for everybody who wants one. The practice of shared lines will continue, but by 1968 it’s hoped that there will be an exclusive service for all.
November 22, 2025 at 11:04 AM
My Mastodon Favourite Doctor Who Companion Poll
Semi-Final Results:
Alex Kingston - River Song 48% v 52% Karen Gillan - Amy Pond
Elizabeth Sladen - Sarah Jane Smith 69% v 31% Bernard Cribbins - Wilfred Mott
Semi-Final Results:
Alex Kingston - River Song 48% v 52% Karen Gillan - Amy Pond
Elizabeth Sladen - Sarah Jane Smith 69% v 31% Bernard Cribbins - Wilfred Mott
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
My Mastodon Favourite Doctor Who Companion Poll
Semi-Final Results:
Alex Kingston - River Song 48% v 52% Karen Gillan - Amy Pond
Elizabeth Sladen - Sarah Jane Smith 69% v 31% Bernard Cribbins - Wilfred Mott
Semi-Final Results:
Alex Kingston - River Song 48% v 52% Karen Gillan - Amy Pond
Elizabeth Sladen - Sarah Jane Smith 69% v 31% Bernard Cribbins - Wilfred Mott