Bethany Moore
@historyandmoore.bsky.social
Military and 20th Century Historian and Battlefield Tour Guide. Co-founder of the Great War Group.
http://historyandmoore.com - history blogs, media work, talk requests and more
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Had a few days away from social media whilst I've been on holiday in Malta for my mom's 60th birthday! Still today and tomorrow to go and my 2nd visit to this island has not disapointed! Tell you what though, its weird seeing Christmas decorations go up in 20+C weather! 🤣
November 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Had a few days away from social media whilst I've been on holiday in Malta for my mom's 60th birthday! Still today and tomorrow to go and my 2nd visit to this island has not disapointed! Tell you what though, its weird seeing Christmas decorations go up in 20+C weather! 🤣
The inscription of 2nd Lt Bovey in Lijssenthoek who died of wounds received in the Bluff Sector whilst leading a patrol.
'And so make life, death and that vast for-ever one grand sweet song.'
Aged 23, son of Alfred and Jennie Bovey of 165 St John's Hill, Battersea.
'And so make life, death and that vast for-ever one grand sweet song.'
Aged 23, son of Alfred and Jennie Bovey of 165 St John's Hill, Battersea.
November 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The inscription of 2nd Lt Bovey in Lijssenthoek who died of wounds received in the Bluff Sector whilst leading a patrol.
'And so make life, death and that vast for-ever one grand sweet song.'
Aged 23, son of Alfred and Jennie Bovey of 165 St John's Hill, Battersea.
'And so make life, death and that vast for-ever one grand sweet song.'
Aged 23, son of Alfred and Jennie Bovey of 165 St John's Hill, Battersea.
They shall grow not old,
As we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them,
Nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Remembrance Sunday 2025
As we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them,
Nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Remembrance Sunday 2025
November 9, 2025 at 12:09 PM
They shall grow not old,
As we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them,
Nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Remembrance Sunday 2025
As we that are left grow old,
Age shall not weary them,
Nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Remembrance Sunday 2025
#OTD in 1917, Pte Thomas Willetts of Blackheath, Staffs was killed whilst serving with 14th Bn Worcs Regt (Pioneers). A prewar labourer, his body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tynecot Memorial. 35 year old Thomas left behind widow Emily and children Florrie, Doris and Thomas.
November 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
#OTD in 1917, Pte Thomas Willetts of Blackheath, Staffs was killed whilst serving with 14th Bn Worcs Regt (Pioneers). A prewar labourer, his body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tynecot Memorial. 35 year old Thomas left behind widow Emily and children Florrie, Doris and Thomas.
#OTD in 1917, Pte John Blakeway of Blackheath, Staffs was killed serving with 205 Coy Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) in positions at Fitzclarence Farm. Aged just 19, John was buried in The Huts Cemetery.
November 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#OTD in 1917, Pte John Blakeway of Blackheath, Staffs was killed serving with 205 Coy Machine Gun Corps (Infantry) in positions at Fitzclarence Farm. Aged just 19, John was buried in The Huts Cemetery.
#OTD in 1916, Pte Wilfred Dunn of Rowley Regis was killed was serving with 2nd Bn Worcs Regt whilst involved in an attack on positions ending at BENNET Trench, between Lesboeufs and Le Transloy. A pre war coal miner, Wilfred's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial
November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
#OTD in 1916, Pte Wilfred Dunn of Rowley Regis was killed was serving with 2nd Bn Worcs Regt whilst involved in an attack on positions ending at BENNET Trench, between Lesboeufs and Le Transloy. A pre war coal miner, Wilfred's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial
#OTD in 1916, Pte John Edward Beale of Old Hill DOW received whilst serving with 14th Bn Worcs Regt. A miner prewar, he left behind widow Harriet and 2 children - Dorothy and John. John is buried in Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt l'Abbe. His brother Harry was killed 3 months later in Iraq.
October 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
#OTD in 1916, Pte John Edward Beale of Old Hill DOW received whilst serving with 14th Bn Worcs Regt. A miner prewar, he left behind widow Harriet and 2 children - Dorothy and John. John is buried in Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt l'Abbe. His brother Harry was killed 3 months later in Iraq.
#OTD in 1918, Sapper Clifford Simnett of Blackheath, Staffs was killed in action near CHERENG whilst serving with 74th Div Signal Company, R.E. His original grave was located in Baisieux Churchyard but was concentrated in 1929 to Arras Road Cemetery, Roclincourt.
October 22, 2025 at 11:01 AM
#OTD in 1918, Sapper Clifford Simnett of Blackheath, Staffs was killed in action near CHERENG whilst serving with 74th Div Signal Company, R.E. His original grave was located in Baisieux Churchyard but was concentrated in 1929 to Arras Road Cemetery, Roclincourt.
Delighted to announce that we're adding to the Moore clan! What's that phrase about new house, new baby?! 😊
Coming April 2026. Can't wait to meet you, little one ❤️
Coming April 2026. Can't wait to meet you, little one ❤️
October 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Delighted to announce that we're adding to the Moore clan! What's that phrase about new house, new baby?! 😊
Coming April 2026. Can't wait to meet you, little one ❤️
Coming April 2026. Can't wait to meet you, little one ❤️
Blog post:
historyandmoore.com/2020/10/11/4...
Podcast with Terry of Tales from the Battlefields Podcast:
open.spotify.com/episode/5vWD...
historyandmoore.com/2020/10/11/4...
Podcast with Terry of Tales from the Battlefields Podcast:
open.spotify.com/episode/5vWD...
October 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Blog post:
historyandmoore.com/2020/10/11/4...
Podcast with Terry of Tales from the Battlefields Podcast:
open.spotify.com/episode/5vWD...
historyandmoore.com/2020/10/11/4...
Podcast with Terry of Tales from the Battlefields Podcast:
open.spotify.com/episode/5vWD...
Thread:
Today has marked the 110th anniversary of the actions at the Hohenzollern Redoubt - a truly dark day for the men of 46th North Midland Division and their families.
If you'd like to know more about that day, you can read my blog and listen to a podcast I've recorded (posted below):
Today has marked the 110th anniversary of the actions at the Hohenzollern Redoubt - a truly dark day for the men of 46th North Midland Division and their families.
If you'd like to know more about that day, you can read my blog and listen to a podcast I've recorded (posted below):
October 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Thread:
Today has marked the 110th anniversary of the actions at the Hohenzollern Redoubt - a truly dark day for the men of 46th North Midland Division and their families.
If you'd like to know more about that day, you can read my blog and listen to a podcast I've recorded (posted below):
Today has marked the 110th anniversary of the actions at the Hohenzollern Redoubt - a truly dark day for the men of 46th North Midland Division and their families.
If you'd like to know more about that day, you can read my blog and listen to a podcast I've recorded (posted below):
#OTD in 1915, four men from Blackheath/Rowley Regis/Old Hill were killed during the attack on the Hohenzollern Redoubt and are all commemorated on the Loos Memorial. The fourth Pte Solomon Wilding was 21 yrs old and serving with 1st/5th South Staffs Regt: buff.ly/47MG1MQ
October 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#OTD in 1915, four men from Blackheath/Rowley Regis/Old Hill were killed during the attack on the Hohenzollern Redoubt and are all commemorated on the Loos Memorial. The fourth Pte Solomon Wilding was 21 yrs old and serving with 1st/5th South Staffs Regt: buff.ly/47MG1MQ
#OTD in 1915, four men from Blackheath/Rowley Regis/Old Hill were killed during the attack on the Hohenzollern Redoubt and are all commemorated on the Loos Memorial. The third, Pte James Sidaway was 19 and serving with 1st/5th South Staffs Regt: buff.ly/47MG1MQ
October 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
#OTD in 1915, four men from Blackheath/Rowley Regis/Old Hill were killed during the attack on the Hohenzollern Redoubt and are all commemorated on the Loos Memorial. The third, Pte James Sidaway was 19 and serving with 1st/5th South Staffs Regt: buff.ly/47MG1MQ
#OTD in 1915, 4 men from Blackheath/Rowley Regis/Old Hill were killed during the attack on the Hohenzollern Redoubt and are commemorated on the Loos Memorial. The 2nd, Pte James Townsend was 31 and serving with 1st/5th North Staffs Regt. He left behind widow Laura and children Mary, Beatrice & Annie
October 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
#OTD in 1915, 4 men from Blackheath/Rowley Regis/Old Hill were killed during the attack on the Hohenzollern Redoubt and are commemorated on the Loos Memorial. The 2nd, Pte James Townsend was 31 and serving with 1st/5th North Staffs Regt. He left behind widow Laura and children Mary, Beatrice & Annie
#OTD in 1915, four men from Blackheath/Rowley Regis/Old Hill were killed during the attack on the Hohenzollern Redoubt and are all commemorated on the Loos Memorial. The first, Pte David Meakin was 17 yrs old and serving with 1st/5th South Staffs Regt: buff.ly/47MG1MQ
October 13, 2025 at 11:01 AM
#OTD in 1915, four men from Blackheath/Rowley Regis/Old Hill were killed during the attack on the Hohenzollern Redoubt and are all commemorated on the Loos Memorial. The first, Pte David Meakin was 17 yrs old and serving with 1st/5th South Staffs Regt: buff.ly/47MG1MQ
#OTD in 1917, Pte Captain Law of Blackheath, Staffs was killed serving with 1st Bn Royal Warks Regt near JOLIE FARM during the First Battle of Passchendaele. Aged 22, Captain's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial.
October 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
#OTD in 1917, Pte Captain Law of Blackheath, Staffs was killed serving with 1st Bn Royal Warks Regt near JOLIE FARM during the First Battle of Passchendaele. Aged 22, Captain's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial.
#OTD in 1916, Pte Ernest Smith of Old Hill, Staffs was killed serving with 1st Bn Warks Regt in trenches east of Les Boeufs. Aged 21, Ernest's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
October 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#OTD in 1916, Pte Ernest Smith of Old Hill, Staffs was killed serving with 1st Bn Warks Regt in trenches east of Les Boeufs. Aged 21, Ernest's body was never recovered and he is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial.
Bits and pieces seen left on the wall at Ulster Tower yesterday afternoon, which the group were fascinated with. Including a driving band, a round still with cordite in and the remains of a boot. I wonder who it belonged to...
October 11, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Bits and pieces seen left on the wall at Ulster Tower yesterday afternoon, which the group were fascinated with. Including a driving band, a round still with cordite in and the remains of a boot. I wonder who it belonged to...
Somme poppies, taken yesterday on the path to @hawthornridgeca.bsky.social
A lovely day with another great group. Back in the UK for a week, before a tour a week for the next three weeks 👍
A lovely day with another great group. Back in the UK for a week, before a tour a week for the next three weeks 👍
October 11, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Somme poppies, taken yesterday on the path to @hawthornridgeca.bsky.social
A lovely day with another great group. Back in the UK for a week, before a tour a week for the next three weeks 👍
A lovely day with another great group. Back in the UK for a week, before a tour a week for the next three weeks 👍
The first day of the first tour in October. Gorgeous weather to accompany us today, before we head down to the Somme tomorrow.
October 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The first day of the first tour in October. Gorgeous weather to accompany us today, before we head down to the Somme tomorrow.
Pte Isaac Henry Slade, 28 - 1st Bn Coldstream Guards - Tyne Cot Memorial
Pte Ernest Tildesley, 34 - 2nd Bn Grenadier Guards - Tyne Cot Memorial
Pte Edward Tomkins, 28 - 4th Bn Worcs Regt - Tyne Cot Memorial (3/3)
Pte Ernest Tildesley, 34 - 2nd Bn Grenadier Guards - Tyne Cot Memorial
Pte Edward Tomkins, 28 - 4th Bn Worcs Regt - Tyne Cot Memorial (3/3)
October 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Pte Isaac Henry Slade, 28 - 1st Bn Coldstream Guards - Tyne Cot Memorial
Pte Ernest Tildesley, 34 - 2nd Bn Grenadier Guards - Tyne Cot Memorial
Pte Edward Tomkins, 28 - 4th Bn Worcs Regt - Tyne Cot Memorial (3/3)
Pte Ernest Tildesley, 34 - 2nd Bn Grenadier Guards - Tyne Cot Memorial
Pte Edward Tomkins, 28 - 4th Bn Worcs Regt - Tyne Cot Memorial (3/3)
Pte Percy Bennion, 26 - 16th Bn Royal Warks Regt - Tyne Cot Memorial
L/Cpl Albert Crumpton, 24 - 4th Bn Worcs Regt - Tyne Cot Memorial
Pte Joseph William Neale, 18 - 1st/5th Bn KOYLI - Tyne Cot Memorial
Pte John Roach, 29 - 4th Bn Worcs Regt, Tyne Cot Memorial (2/3)
L/Cpl Albert Crumpton, 24 - 4th Bn Worcs Regt - Tyne Cot Memorial
Pte Joseph William Neale, 18 - 1st/5th Bn KOYLI - Tyne Cot Memorial
Pte John Roach, 29 - 4th Bn Worcs Regt, Tyne Cot Memorial (2/3)
October 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Pte Percy Bennion, 26 - 16th Bn Royal Warks Regt - Tyne Cot Memorial
L/Cpl Albert Crumpton, 24 - 4th Bn Worcs Regt - Tyne Cot Memorial
Pte Joseph William Neale, 18 - 1st/5th Bn KOYLI - Tyne Cot Memorial
Pte John Roach, 29 - 4th Bn Worcs Regt, Tyne Cot Memorial (2/3)
L/Cpl Albert Crumpton, 24 - 4th Bn Worcs Regt - Tyne Cot Memorial
Pte Joseph William Neale, 18 - 1st/5th Bn KOYLI - Tyne Cot Memorial
Pte John Roach, 29 - 4th Bn Worcs Regt, Tyne Cot Memorial (2/3)
THREAD: #OTD in 1917, 8 men from Blackheath/Old Hill/Rowley Regis were killed during the Battle of Poelcapelle - the joint worse day for casualties for the area - only 1 has an identified grave.
Pte Edmund Barnsley, 22 - 1st/5th Bn York and Lancaster Regt - Tyne Cot Cemetery (1/3)
Pte Edmund Barnsley, 22 - 1st/5th Bn York and Lancaster Regt - Tyne Cot Cemetery (1/3)
October 9, 2025 at 12:31 PM
THREAD: #OTD in 1917, 8 men from Blackheath/Old Hill/Rowley Regis were killed during the Battle of Poelcapelle - the joint worse day for casualties for the area - only 1 has an identified grave.
Pte Edmund Barnsley, 22 - 1st/5th Bn York and Lancaster Regt - Tyne Cot Cemetery (1/3)
Pte Edmund Barnsley, 22 - 1st/5th Bn York and Lancaster Regt - Tyne Cot Cemetery (1/3)
#OTD in 1916, Pte William Edwards of Blackheath, Staffs was killed serving with 3rd Bn Worcs Regt in support trenches near STUFF REDOUBT. A prewar bricklayer, William left behind widow Rose and children Lily, Arthur, Rose, William and Caroline. He is buried in Pozieres British Cemetery.
October 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
#OTD in 1916, Pte William Edwards of Blackheath, Staffs was killed serving with 3rd Bn Worcs Regt in support trenches near STUFF REDOUBT. A prewar bricklayer, William left behind widow Rose and children Lily, Arthur, Rose, William and Caroline. He is buried in Pozieres British Cemetery.
#OTD in 1918, Pte John Percival Gaden of Blackheath, Staffs was killed on an attack on HOLLOW COPSE - near Oppy - whilst serving with 2nd Bn Royal Berks Regt. Aged just 19, John's body was never identified and he is commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial.
October 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
#OTD in 1918, Pte John Percival Gaden of Blackheath, Staffs was killed on an attack on HOLLOW COPSE - near Oppy - whilst serving with 2nd Bn Royal Berks Regt. Aged just 19, John's body was never identified and he is commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial.