09.03.2026 17:33
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For the #InternationalWomensDay, I wrote this blogpost commemorating Avis Waterman, the forgotten war correspondent of The Times, who covered the First World War on the Italian front. I have been researching her story during the last 2 years in various archives.
stephanieseul.com/2026/03/avis...
#FWWhist #History #1GM #FWW #Grande-Guerre #WW1
A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.
9 March 1917 | A Czech, Bohumil Kymr, was born. A waiter.
In #Auschwitz from 29 April 1942.
No. 33933
He perished in the camp on 12 August 1942.
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π§/π Registration photos in Auschwitz: https://bit.ly/4adWOeJ
A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.
9 March 1905 | A Pole, JΓ³zef Wajdzik, was born in Bielsko. An accountant.
In #Auschwitz from 24 April 1942.
No. 32574
He was shot on 27 May 1942.
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π "Poles at KL Auschwitzβ: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/
A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.
8 March 1890 | A Pole, JΓ³zef BaΕuk, was born in Krakow. A Polish railway worker.
He was deported to #Auschwitz on 14 June 1940 from TarnΓ³w in the first transport of Poles to the camp.
No. 756
He perished in the camp on 18 February 1941.
Capitulation in 1940, but this time a Belgian view of a young man of military age trying to avoid the invaderβ¦
That line could be repeated in so many contexts. Sounding reasonable but absolute rubbish. βThe death of Charles Dickens marked the end of his writing career.β
A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.
7 March 1920 | A Pole, BolesΕaw GΕΔbowicz, was born in Krakow.
In #Auschwitz from 8 August 1942.
No. 57317
In 1944, he was transferred to KL Sachsenhausen. He survived the war.
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π "Poles at KL Auschwitzβ: http://lekcja.auschwitz.org/en_2020_06_polacy/
Thanks Caitlin. Shame to see yet more evidence of the dreadful condition of many headstones.
Got up early to photograph some gravestones but itβs after 9:30 and the fog is still so thick I can barely see them let alone get good light.
A touch of #Folklore following on from the earlier post. The Hole of Horcum, is a natural amphitheatre situated near Pickering. Legend tells that that the βHoleβ was created when βWade the Giant scooped up a handful of earth from the moors to throw at his wife Bell during an argument
π§΅A touch of #Folklore following on from the earlier post. The Hole of Horcum, is a natural amphitheatre situated near Pickering. Legend tells that that the βHoleβ was created when βWade the Giant scooped up a handful of earth from the moors to throw at his wife Bell during an argument. He missed!
We're thrilled to announce that our annual WW1 weekend will take place in Leeds at the Royal Armouries - Here is a taste of who to expect on the Friday. @seaspitfires.com @fxmc1957.bsky.social Stay tuned for the Saturday lineup! Sign up for further updates via the link:
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*History professor profits from sale of historical artefacts*
Another headline fixed
125 years ago today:
On 6th March 1901 in Bremen, shipyard worker Dietrich Weiland attempted to assassinate Kaiser Wilhelm II (pic).
We're revealing the details for nearly TWENTY talks available at our online conference on 26th April. Pick and choose your favourites, or load up with snacks and settle in for a marathon!
Full details:
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It's time to start revealing the details for nearly TWENTY talks available at our online conference on 26th April. Pick and choose your favourites, or load up with snacks and settle in for a marathon! @thelegalseagull.bluesky.social
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We're revealing the details for nearly TWENTY talks available at our online conference on 26th April. Pick and choose your favourites, or load up with snacks and settle in for a marathon! @thelegalseagull.bsky.social
Full details:
greatwargroup.com/product/online
A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.
3 March 1871 | A Pole, JΓ³zef Steczowicz, was born in Tymbark. A railwayman.
In #Auschwitz from 9 June 1941.
No. 17210
He perished in the camp on 27 November 1941.
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π§/π Registration photos in Auschwitz: https://bit.ly/4adWOeJ
It's time to start revealing the details for nearly TWENTY talks available at our online conference on 26th April. Pick and choose your favourites, or load up with snacks and settle in for a marathon! Prit Buttar has a thrilling tale to tell! @dienekes.bsky.social
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Itβs a warm day in Arras, which means the cemeteries are full of tiny lizards basking on the stones.
It's time to start revealing the details for nearly TWENTY talks available at our online conference on 26th April. Pick and choose your favourites, or load up with snacks and settle in for a marathon! Prit Buttar has a thrilling tale to tell! @dienekes.bsky.social
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Iβm really looking forward to doing this. Do join us if you can.
Always a great weekend - book today!
Lawrence was chosen to go to the Hejaz partly because his name was already known to the Sherif, as the designer of his new stamps.
We're thrilled to announce that our annual WW1 weekend will take place in Leeds at the Royal Armouries - Here is a taste of who to expect on the Saturday, with more names to come! @seaspitfires.com @peterhart.bsky.social Sign up for further updates via the link:
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A little friend joined us, singing quietly as he or she hopped around our feet looking for tasty treats.
#DΓΌren - an important station with long platforms in German military plans for 1914 - linking up the troop garrisons from Cologne, JΓΌlich and the Eifel region.
