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Andy Lock

@bigandylock

Great War, History, & Rugby. PhD @ University of Suffolk, BEF Infantry tactical development 1916-1917. Guiding battlefields, Germany and London. @howtodohistory Director. Karaoke hound.

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ABC quite Phoebe-like in that pic

03.03.2026 09:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Well we did want to know what victory would look like for him.

03.03.2026 08:06 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Reform win a seat: The true Volk have spoken and we all must listen.

Greens win a seat: Early reports that Muslims may have β€˜voted’ (an ancient Islamic practice designed to steal elections). How severely should the franchise be limited in response?

02.03.2026 07:57 πŸ‘ 5327 πŸ” 1141 πŸ’¬ 35 πŸ“Œ 21

πŸ‘‡

28.02.2026 09:17 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Very likely one of our oafs has said β€˜hold my beer’ before doing something very clever

27.02.2026 09:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Worth its own book I reckon, surprised you’re not cracking on with it already 😐

26.02.2026 22:39 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

As I’ve said before, the variety of sources sets this book well apart. More colour than any comparable book on the time.

26.02.2026 22:07 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

"Friends" is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, following six young adultsβ€”Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebeβ€”living in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, and personal growth over ten seasons.

26.02.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Bugs Bunny’s Barber of Seville is a work of art.

16.02.2026 15:57 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I mean the fella has announced to the world that his judgement is woeful, that should be at least a bit of a concern in a teacher

16.02.2026 15:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It might be an indicator that he has such abysmal judgement that there could be other problems however

16.02.2026 15:21 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A thousand times yes

16.02.2026 09:18 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m not taking this abuse!

15.02.2026 08:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ireland’s basic income for the arts scheme becomes permanent When piloted, initiative that provided €325 a week to eligible artists recouped more than its net cost, study shows

The initiative will provide €325 (Β£283) a week to 2,000 eligible artists based in the Republic of Ireland. This follows a pilot (for which 2,000 artists were randomly selected from 8,000 applicants).

β€˜The scheme recouped more than its net cost of €72m’
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...

12.02.2026 07:05 πŸ‘ 90 πŸ” 46 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 5
Ep263: Beggar Me - The POW Camp

In our series Beggar Me! I'm a Prisoner! we've reached the point where the POWs reach the camp and we look at the privations they will face. It was a miserable life. Please share! Not the life - the podcast!
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05.02.2026 09:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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31.01.2026 08:08 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

I had it pop up on a Google search. β€˜Do you want AI help?’ F*** no!

29.01.2026 11:19 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

*endless very hard banging of head on desk*
Just say you’ve given up πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

29.01.2026 10:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

What they plan in private vs what they say in public can be two very different things of course

22.01.2026 09:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

They have to leave the bridge unburnt in case the Dems win in a couple of years πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ

22.01.2026 09:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Great new addition to the Great War family here - do follow! @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social

21.01.2026 11:55 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Exactly!

21.01.2026 11:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Where’s that episode of Black Books when you need it

21.01.2026 11:03 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

At last, some sensible policies

18.01.2026 23:38 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Blocked πŸ‘

17.01.2026 00:53 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Or just appealing to his vanity to get him to piss off.

16.01.2026 16:36 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

No it really doesn’t

16.01.2026 13:06 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

And might actually make some! Wild! 😁

15.01.2026 09:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m sure it was a sad thing to do, but hopefully a relief as well. Looking forward to see what the next KJ project is πŸ’ͺ

15.01.2026 08:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

You want me to follow @sachacoward.bsky.social on a tour of the British Museum?! Alright but I can’t promise good behaviour. @cemeteryclub.bsky.social ?

12.01.2026 22:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0