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Well into the second week of our Cretan holiday and the good news is that my trousers still fit... 😁

Lunch on the harbour side, Chania...

When you visit the bookshop on Chania harbour,it would be rude not to buy something... Nick

On Armistice Day in 2024, my book, "Swansea and the Second World War" hit the heady heights in the Amazon rankings... Still selling albeit at a slower pace! It's currently around 82,000😳😂...

I always wanted to take a trip on the Flying Scotsman. The wait continues....😳

One year old and 25 episodes done... our thanks to everyone who has helped us reach this milestone, especially our guests who so generously gave their time (and put up with our technical inadequacies) and everyone who has downloaded and listened. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/goo…

In the spirit of Donald J. Trump and his "In two weeks...", I'd like to formally announce that I'm getting a haircut in *two weeks*. Maybe... 🙄

When enjoying a box of Turkish Delight, do not - under any circumstances - knock it off the sofa and onto the carpet... 😳

Do any Second World War historians know of any works/sources breaking down the difference between those who were conscripted and those who volunteered (before they were conscripted) in 1939/1940? #Twitterstorians #SecondWorldWar

I doubt if anyone framed Ella Fitzgerald's voice as well as Buddy Bregman on "Begin the Beguine". Outstanding...

To commemorated the battle of Hill 112 moving into high gear, I am giving away a copy of Kevin Baverstock's Breaking the Panzers. A fantastic, blow by blow account of 1 Tyneside Scottish's heroic last stand at Rauray. Like & RT to enter. #WW2 #SWW #History

Lunch stop, Lacock...

There's still time to book tickets for our crime fiction event tomorrow evening! Mark Ellis will be in conversation with Philip Gwynne Jones. For full details and tickets, follow the link👇 waterstones.com/events/mark-el…

Mrs Lewis seems to have developed summer flu. She is handing her (not empty) wine glass to me as it doesn't taste right. I'm over here singing "Delilah"... 🍷🤭🍷

Adam Mountford England Cricket BBC Sounds BBC Sport I would be grateful if anyone could mention the latest episode of the little podcast I produce about cricket in Wales. Today we cover the historic visit of aboriginal cricketers to Swansea in 1868 CC4 Museum of Welsh Cricket Podcast

So, I am pleased to announce that this is now out with Pen & Sword Books. The story of Britain's munitions industry during the First World War. An added dimension to the problems facing Britain during the conflict. Excuse me if I do some marketing over the days that follow. Cheers!

I reckon I could have been a contender at Wimbledon were it not for the fact that my best shot was a forehand drive into the net... 😳

To find out about the history of copper in Swansea; aka Copperopolis, join us at 11am on Saturday 19 July for a free guided walk.😎We meet opposite Landore P&R , walks last 2 hours, no booking needed, please wear sturdy footwear. SA1 2JT.

This Saturday!

This is such a great book! And contains the absolute best anecdote I've EVER heard, involving the Bay City Rollers and The Wombles.