Watch the talk my editorial colleagues Charles Fair and @parhistory.bsky.social and I gave on our latest publication looking at the London TF in the Great War at @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social Museum in June. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhxR....

Mentioned in Dispatches pod, Ep387: Patrick Taylor explores the experiences of shell-shocked soldiers returning to civilian life after the First World War, examining rehabilitation, family relationships and the roles of charities and the state. Listen: kensingtons.org.uk/podcast/ep38...

A review by legend John Lee on Volume 1 of London Pride that I edited with Charles Fair and @parhistory.bsky.social. John said that as a ‘native-born Londoner I couldn’t be prouder of this book and the men commemorated in it’. Copies available here: www.helion.co.uk/military-his...

My review of @gerardshannon.bsky.social's excellent Rory O’Connor: To Defend the Republic (Dublin: @merrionpress.bsky.social Press, 2025) in Stand To! 142 (July 2026), p.57.

Out in the city to day exploring the troubles with a some folk from stateside. Weather bearable but the rain held off for most of the walk.

Many thanks to the National Army Museum for hosting Charles Fair, @parhistory.bsky.social & me last Fri to discuss London Pride: The London Territorial Force in Peace and War, 1908–1921. A recording will be available soon. Vol I is available now via Helion & Company, with Vol II due later this year.

Join @parhistory.bsky.social, Charles Fair and I at @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social on 26 June at noon for a free talk on The London Territorial Force in Peace & War, 1908–1921. Details & booking: www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/lon... #MilitaryHistory #FirstWorldWar #LondonRegiment #TerritorialForce

Ep385 – The Barnbow Disaster – Antony Bell In this Mentioned in Dispatches podcast, Antony Bell discusses the historical background to his novel A Penny a Shell, focusing on the 1916 Barnbow munitions factory explosion. kensingtons.org.uk/podcast/ep38...

Concert yesterday in Victoria Square Shopping Centre with the East Coast Orchestra; lots of fun and raising money for charity.

Next concert of The Sanctuary Singers Summer Concert with the East Coast Orchestra In aid of the Alzheimer's Society The Great Hall, Stormont, Belfast Sat 20 Jun 2026, 7:30PM Tickets: www.ticketsource.com/booking/sele... In Aid of @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social

At PRONI talking about London Pride and the London Irish in the London TF 1908 to 1915. Thanks to PRONI for hosting us. Sharing the stage with Dr Stephen Sandford.

Grave of Sir Harim Maxim, inventor of the Maxim Machine Gun, which was the first portable, self powered, fully automatic MG. Born in US, moved to UK in 1880s; died in Streatham in 1916. Grave in W. Norwood Cem.

Saturday Park run. Made it round as youth and geriatrics raced past me. I deserve a medal!

Excellent interview yesterday with Brian Gervat for The WFA's Mentioned in Dispatches pod on her book There Will Come Soft Rains about her journey across the Western Front. Due out later this year. www.theperegrinepilgrim.com

Top afternoon at the The Tank Museum last week. Absolute beasts of machines, loads of history and a proper good wander round. Worth it just to stand next to them and feel tiny. #TankMuseum #Bovington #History

Looking forward to presenting on the London TF on Sunday (noon) at the @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social conference.

My review of Linden Macintyre's excellent An Accidental Villain: Sir Hugh Tudor, Churchill’s Enforcer in Revolutionary Ireland (Newbridge, Co. Kildare: Merrion Press, 2025) in Stand To! 141 (March 2026).

Upcoming/out on WFA's Mentioned in Dispatches: Ep380 Henry Tudor in Ireland (11 Apr); 381 Britain, oil & Baku 1918 (15 Apr); 382 Three Sons for the Kaiser (1 May); 383 Smith-Dorrien saves army (15 May); 384 Saxons in Flanders (1 Jun); 385 Barnbow Disaster (15 Jun); more in Jul-Aug.

Put in cold and blustery Belfast doing a trek of the Falls and Shankil. Lovely group from minnesotta.

Out at the Dub Park Run. Very much with the slow horses today.

In this episode of the WFA's MiD pod David Griffith discusses his new book The Guards 1915–17: An Elite Division at War. The book is the first major history of the Guards Division in nearly a century. Published by Helion & Co. kensingtons.org.uk/podcast/ep37...

Delighted to take part. Super discussion. Book now available for all your gift needs!

Ep374 – Angel Down – Daniel Kraus. In this ep of the WFA's Mentioned in Dispatches pod, author Daniel Kraus discusses his novel Angel Down — a haunting, formally ambitious reimagining of the FWW told through a single, continuous sentence. Pub by Simon&Schuster kensingtons.org.uk/podcast/ep37...

London Pride Vol 1 has now has been printed! It examines the vital yet often overlooked contributions of London’s Territorial Force from 1908-21, exploring its unique structure, socio-economic composition, military operations during the GW and enduring legacy. Order: tinyurl.com/33d9zwj7

On this week's MiD pod from the WFA, @richardbatten.bsky.social discusses his excellent new book For King and Country: The Role of Patriotism in Mobilisation in the First World War, published by Pen&SwordListen on your favourite platform or here: kensingtons.org.uk/podcast/ep37...

Visited the Danish museum frigate Peder Skram (F352) in Copenhagen in October. Built in 1960s and modernised with missiles in the 1970s. Lots of access throughout and a window on the cold war navy in the Baltic.

More images of the Cenotaph.

Amazing ceremony at Cenotaph in Westminster to mark the 107th anniversary of the 1918 armistice.

Volume 1 of London Pride is on its way! It examines London’s Territorial Force (TF) from 1908-21, exploring its unique structure, socio-economic composition, military operations during the GW. Ideal for office & home use & Xmas presents. Reg interest: tinyurl.com/25tty85e @parhistory.bsky.social

Ep371 – Walking the Western Way – Nick and Fiona Jenkins In this week’s episode of the Western Front Association’s Mentioned in Dispatches, Nick and Fiona Jenkins discuss their remarkable journey along the entire Western Front. Listen: kensingtons.org.uk/podcast/ep37...