Georgian historian, heritage consultant and cat fanatic. Author of 'War and Diplomacy in the Napoleonic Era' bit.ly/2HL6lO4
Joined August 2017
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18 Aug 2020
Stop press! The paperback of my book 'War and Diplomacy in the Napoleonic Era' (a glorious account of the genius Sir Charles Stewart) will be published by @BloomsburyHist in February 2021. Pre-order now!! bloomsbury.com/uk/war-and-di…
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May 22
Fought #otd 22 May 1455: first Battle of St Albans. A victory for the House of York, the Lancastrian leader, the Duke of Somerset, was killed outside The Castle Inn, having vainly sought refuge there (but not a pint or two). #York #Lancaster
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May 18
To paraphrase Eurovision: 'We love you, Europe. Welcome to Vienna.' Happy birthday to the greatest ambassador to Vienna, born #otd 18 May 1778.
18 May 2024
Happy 246th birthday to the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry, born #otd 18 May 1778. A hot headed soldier, brilliant diplomat, and an atrocious politician...with impeccable dress sense!! (Image: National Trust) #GoldenPeacock
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27 Sep 2022
Listen to me in this clip tell Chris Packham about Rossetti's wombats, Byron's bears & Archbishop Laud's cats!
27 Sep 2022
Bears, lemurs, and wombats, oh my! #BritainsGreatestObsessions #pets @ChrisGPackham @Medieval_Badger
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Jan 29
Happy George IV day everyone!!
29 Jan 2023
#otd 29 January 1820: succession of King George IV. One of the grestest royal connoisseurs, he also had well-publicised marital issues...Horrible Histories has him sing: 'Art and fashion I so rated. But wise? That's more complicated.' We love Prinny!! (Image: NPG) #GoPrinny
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28 Dec 2025
The perfect Christmas presents for a partisan of the House of Bourbon...thanks @Medieval_Badger!!!!
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26 Dec 2025
#otd 26 December 1825 (14 December OS), sees the Decembrist uprising in St Petersburg, calling for political reforms, set amidst confusion around the succession of Nicholas I, as Emperor of Russia (image: NPG).
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12 Dec 2025
I will be having a pint (or two) in the Town of Ramsgate tonight looking out for any suspicious individuals who look like Lord Jeffreys!! #Stuarts
12 Dec 2024
#otd 12 December 1688: the Lord Chancellor, Lord Jeffreys, is captured at Wapping, where the current Grade II listed Town of Ramsgate stands. Disguised as a sailor, his attempt to follow James II's example and flee abroad failed when he was recognised, and taken to the Tower.
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2 Dec 2025
#otd 2 December 1804: Napoleon crowns himself Emperor of the French, at Notre-Dame de Paris. However, Parisian cries of Vive l'Empereur would be replaced by Vive le Roi less than 10 years later...!! (Image: @MuseeArmee)
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1 Dec 2025
#otd 1 December 1825: death of Alexander I, Emperor of Russia. Wellington wrote that his qualities 'rendered him highly estimable &much to be lamented.' (image: NPG)
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13 Nov 2025
This is sounder than evensong with Queen Anne followed by a massive night on the Champers 'n' Burgundy with Viscount Bolingbroke and the other mad ladz of the Brothers Club (with Swift tutting in a corner).
13 Nov 2025
Despite my Whig nom de guerre, I admit to being a bit of an Augustan High Tory!! Looking forward (as the owner of a novelty Bolingbroke T-shirt) to reading Rage of Party by @CapelLofft....!!! #Whigs #Tories
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13 Nov 2025
Despite my Whig nom de guerre, I admit to being a bit of an Augustan High Tory!! Looking forward (as the owner of a novelty Bolingbroke T-shirt) to reading Rage of Party by @CapelLofft....!!! #Whigs #Tories
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16 Oct 2025
Here's me interviewed for @HistoryHit After Dark podcast for Day in the Life of A Plague Rat. Watch it here. There's rat charms and ratbait recipes galore! Enjoy! youtu.be/4Y6agekDATw?si=cyhM…
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23 Sep 2025
Did I hear mention of Lord Mohun today? One of my favourite Whigs peers in wigs....(Image: NPG) #Whigs
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