30 years ago today, Ayrton Senna lost his life at the San Marino GP. It was a day I'll never forget. The moment I stopped being a kid.

His death changed safety, and, in doing so, led to revolutionary technologies we use in driverless cars today.

We are lucky to have with us this morning Dr Zack White sharing tips on how to pursue a non-academic career post-PhD for UoP_SASHPL PhDs
Univ. Ports History UoP Humanities and Social Sciences #PhDLife

Today we wish Arthur Wellesley (1st Duke of Wellington), a very happy birthday!

Born on this day in 1769.

He is buried in St. Paul's Cathedral (London)

Photo by Peter Molloy
Attached portrait by Thomas Lawrence (1769–1830)

🗓️ #OnThisDay in 1769, Arthur Wellesley, the future 1st Duke of Wellington, was born. Best known for his victory at Waterloo, Dr Zack White Chair of the Napoleonic & Revolutionary War Graves Charity argues this battle is not all that.

Listen 🎧 : pod.fo/e/11c7f5

#otd #onthisdate #history #podcast

I have just sent out my first copy of Dispatches as membership officer of the Napoleonic & Revolutionary War Graves Charity! Have you joined? If not, why not? Hoping to see you all in York in September…

Today we wish Jean-Marie Dorsenne (General of Division in the French Army and senior commander in the Imperial Guard), a very happy birthday!

Born on this day in 1773.

His name features on the west pillar of the Arc de Triomphe, Paris (France)

Photo credit: Joconde database.

Today we wish Jean-Baptiste Jourdan, Marshal of the French Empire, a very happy birthday!

Born on this day in 1762.

He is buried inside the Cathedral of Saint-Louis des Invalides.

Attached portrait by Eugène Charpentier (1811–1890).

Wow… what happens when you turn 50?! Asking for me, a 40 year old.

Spending an afternoon signing book plates and listening to the Napoleonic Wars podcast.

A tragedy of war. François Lepingle, killed at Waterloo in the 55e Ligne – according to his records, aged only 15. A very short 🧵 1/

I’ve stripped back the stocks of my India Pattern muskets in order to clean, re oil and wax them. This will not only help preserve the wood, but also will create a more authentic reproduction by using period methods where available. The guide by Andy Cropper has been invaluable.

Very exited that my new book is finally out!

I've just uploaded a short video on YouTube (please see below) so that you can find out more!

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Order your copy today:

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Sunday 19th May 2024, 10am
Wing Commander (Retd) Jeff Metcalfe QVRM AE will lead a walk around the former RAF Riccall, operational between 1942 and 1945 training pilots to fly heavy bombers
Optional afternoon visit to YAM Elvington

Book by May 3rd at: battlefieldstrust.com/event.asp?Even…

On 16 June 1851 a William Briggs wrote to Wellington about a planting #EYANature ceremony at Sheffield Botanical Gardens Friends of the Botanical Gardens, Sheffield archives.soton.ac.uk/records/MS61/W… - the ash tree he planted came from Hougoumont at Waterloo and is thriving still
fobssheffield.co.uk/news/new-tree-… #HBAHGreen

I almost didn’t bother. Then I thought, no. If you can post this about a smart, funny, engaging & frankly, stunning woman who you’ll never meet is so far out of your league it’s laughable then you deserve to have as s*** a day as you’ve given Sam Jolley Go f*** yourself.…

One of the most popular Napoleonic history conferences this side of the Atlantic could be a record breaker.

It works because EVERYONE is welcome - you just need an interesting take & the source material to back it up.

So if it’s your 1st conference, or 15th, send us a proposal!

This year, I will be going fully freelance - with no institutional income - for the first time in my career! If you are a fan of my work, I'd be very touched if you would consider making a donation towards the creation of my aviation history content ✈ buymeacoffee.com/spitfirefilly

All set up in my home studio for tonight's online Zoom gathering.

This online event is to celebrate the launch of my new flamenco guitar tutorial book:

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Thank you to all those who've already pre-ordered and see you at 7pm for the pre-launch party!

Will Rohan answer?

We’ve now restarted the transfer of collection items between our two sites, which means researchers in St Pancras can order items from Boston Spa, and vice versa.

You still need to visit in person and complete paper forms to order collection items at the moment, but this means…