WHW London IC

HMS Belfast docked on Thames

Now hear this! The London IC will be celebrating Christmas onboard this beauty tonight. As you were.

Splendid turnout in the London IC mess this evening!

Michael Caine in The Bridge Too Far saying "start the purple!!"

The next London IC meet-up and dinner is on Thursday 12th June at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese in Fleet Street.

Some of the IC this evening after an excellent talk by @mikehistorian.bsky.social on Op Varsity. Thank you @nleaney.bsky.social for organising the RV.

On the 80th anniversary of Operation Varsity, the London IC will be listening to @mikehistorian.bsky.social talk at the VSC, London. Details below.

CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT IN THE HOME FLEET. ENTERTAINMENT ON BOARD A DESTROYER DEPOT SHIP AT SCAPA FLOW, 18 DECEMBER 1942 IWM A 13437

Merry Christmas & Best Wishes for 2025 from the London IC!

May your alt texts be descriptive and sources correctly referenced.

A very successful Chrimble meet up with the London IC. Plenty of war waffle to be had. Great organisation by Kit!

FIFTH ARMY : CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS IWM NA 20946

London IC will be raising a glass of good cheer on Friday 20th Dec at The Prince Regent, Marylebone from 7pm.

John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely Candid portrait of actor John Le Mesurier, from his turbulent marriage to Hattie Jacques to his life-changing role as Sergeant Wilson in Dad's Army.

This is a rather wonderful documentary about a true English gentleman - in every sense of the word. A man who, even in his lifetime, seemed to be from a different time.
John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01gybpn

Hollywood vs Ealing: USO vs ENSA A Brief Comparison of US and UK Entertainment Organisations in the Second World War

Exploring the differences and similarities between how the US and British Army addressed troop morale through their use of the USO and ENSA in the SWW. Fair warning, I use the term 'buggers muddle' a bit. Latest blog post:

matteatonmedia.substack.com/p/hollywood-...
#skystorians #milwelfhist

Mark Ellis The Embassy Murders book cover

Mark Ellis and Robert Lyman giving a talk

Thanks for the signed copy of The Embassy Murders @markell1953.bsky.social and an excellent talk at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese this evening. #histbookchat

Pelileu: Death Trap Island (Part 1) Podcast Episode · WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk · 28/11/2024 · 41m

Jim, John and I bring winter cheer to you all with the story of Pelelieu. It's another We Have Ways USA what-were-they-thinking? special.

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Thursday evening hear Rob Lyman and Mark Ellis talk at the Cheshire Cheese. Organised by @bomberbrentnall.bsky.social !

Photo of the centre of San Pietro Infini, Italy and a link to a substack post about John Huston's 1944 film on the battle. https://open.substack.com/pub/matteatonmedia/p/john-hustons-the-battle-of-san-pietro?r=20360b&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

After visiting the deserted village of San Pietro in Italy last month I was keen to take a closer look at John Huston's 1944 film on the battle fought by the 36th Texas Infantry Division there. Read about it in my latest post on substack here:
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Be good to see you there, Doug!

As a reminder, see Rob Lyman and Mark Ellis talk on Thursday 28th November.

Alarm! WHW Starter Pack...

Listen to the London IC's very own, John Concagh!

THE NAVY GETS READY FOR CHRISTMAS. DECEMBER 1940, HMS DRAKE, ROYAL NAVAL BARRACKS, DEVONPORT. BLUEJACKETS WHO WILL BE ON DUTY ON CHRISTMAS MAKING THE MOST OF IT, BY DECORATING THEIR MESS DECKS, ARRANGING CONCERTS, ETC. Source: IWM (A 2261)

The London IC will be meeting for Christmas drinks on Friday 20th December. It's nearly that time of year again!

Look out for this new podcast episode from @mikehistorian.bsky.social to mark Veterans Day & Armistice Day...

An evening in with guidl: Mark Ellis An evening in at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, Fleet Street with Mark Ellis, guidl creator & author of the DCI Frank Merlin WW2 detective series.

The next London IC event will be an evening with Rob Lyman & Mark Ellis talking DCI Frank Merlin and London at War - THURS 28th NOV @ Cheshire Cheese. All welcome. Purchase your ticket here: www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening...
Organised by @bomberbrentnall.bsky.social

Marching for Finley - Sponsored Walk with Ant Brentnall and the London IC (Sat 18th May) Help Andrew Peel raise money to support Finley’s Touch

Good luck to the London IC marching for Finlays Touch today. Still time to donate www.justgiving.com/page/andrew-...

Quieten down, listen up...

A superb London IC day out to the Hawkinge Battle of Britain museum and lunch at the famous Jackdaw pub.

After much deliberation (and a fair bit of slimming down of all the suggestions for inclusion that came his way) our artist in residence is pleased to share the new colours of the Cambridge IC!

London IC xmas do - jellied eels and a right knees up with Al and James! With @badsocialism.bsky.social providing an excellent lecture! Well done, @drawcutinkpress.bsky.social for organising!

Looking forward to rolling out the barrel with the London IC on Wednesday evening!
Source: IWM NA 9801

Chocks away!

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