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Bespoke literary and historical trips in the UK and France. WW1 battlefields a speciality. New book “He Did His Bit” out in Feb 2020 with Gomer Press

 Romsey, Hampshire, UK
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Looking forward to this.
Rugby for Heroes (@Rugbyforheroes) profile pictureRugby for Heroes@Rugbyforheroes6 Apr 2021
Patrons @miketindall13 & @MrNickKnowles will join a team of veterans & supporters for what promises to be a fantastic 26-mile, two day challenge to commemorate the 77th anniversary of DDay. Find out more at ow.ly/dZ5Q50Ehj08 #rugbyremembers #rugbyfamily
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Adrian Hadley, @WalesRugbyL & @WelshRugbyUnion winger said “League is much, much more physical than Union, & that's before anyone starts breaking the rules.” Would @sflamont agree? Come to #Kingsholm on Sun 11 September to decide for yourself #battleofthecodes @gloucesterrugby
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To be here…#Somme #Thiepval #WW1
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Of the 16,000 New Zealanders who died in #ww1, 93 are buried in the quiet #hampshire churchyard of St Nicholas, Brockenhurst. Our @Rugbyforheroes walkers will pay their respects here on 5th June. #r4hwarwalk #rugbyremembers @AllBlacks @ZinzanBrooke8 @miketindall13 @MrNickKnowles
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Our good friend & military historian @peterjones37 will be leading next weekend's #NewForest War Walk raising much needed funds for the charity. Thanks to all those who have donated so far. Please support if you can at gofundme.com/f/new-forest-fu… 🙏 #r4hwarwalk #rugbyremembers
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Lost in action #onthisday 1915 at #Ypres, @Blackheath_1858 & @IrishRugby centre Basil Maclear. Described as “a lion of the game”. His Royal Dublin Fusiliers were surrounded and gassed outside Ypres, and Maclear was killed leading a breakout. #ww1 #rugbyremembers @PeterJones37
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What a ride! The @Rugbyforheroes team led by ambassador @thinusdelport returning to the home of @gloucesterrugby after a 25-mile ride in honour of the Glorious Glosters. Huge thanks to everyone for their support. You can still donate here ow.ly/lf2e50ENN1V #rugbyremembers
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On this day #rugbyremembers @Springboks forward Sep Ledger, killed in action in 1917. He is remembered at the @CWGC Memorial to the Missing @VilleArras. A member of the 1912 SA tour to UK, he was @GriquasRugby player who scored a try vs @Scotlandteam #wwI #rugby @TafelLagerBeer
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To all our friends back in the UK. Enjoy the easing of the lockdown. The Rum Ration doors are still closed but we’re looking forward to the day when guests return to the Somme Battlefields.
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The 8 Men In A Van challenge is back on! In July, a team will run non-stop around the Welsh coastline - some 1400km. Then the team will continue 285km along the length of the Welsh-English border, completing the loop. Find out more at virginmoneygiving.com/fund/r… @Rugbyforheroes
Oh...right.
John Healey (@JohnHealey_MP) profile pictureJohn Healey
@JohnHealey_MP22 Mar 2021
Today the Prime Minister breaks his 2019 election promise to the Armed Forces and to the country to “maintain the size of our Armed Services” by cutting Army numbers by 10,000.
Blog on #WW1 and ⁦@hantscricket⁩ #sporthistory peterjonesblog440930368.word…
“Who shall return us our children?”

“Who shall return us our children?”

The country road that takes the traffic out of Peronne towards Albert affords the traveller some excellent views across the Somme valley to the south. The dramatic spur beyond the frontline village…

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A great trip. Hope to get back there one day...
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Remembering our mini tour of Normandy in October 2019. #memories #Normandie #france #choirtour #pegasusbridge #stemereeglise #ww2 @singlesteptours #lockdown2021 #covid
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January 1915 - a passport allowing travel to wartime France. Wonder about the story behind this. Thoughts, @SimonJHistorian @jbanningww1 @WW1_Education ? #ww1
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@RugbyMemorial @francourtevents We present the Armistice International Youth Rugby Festival 2021 with partners @RCC60200 @singlesteptours @rdjsport @otcompiegne @Aisne1418 @liguerugbyHdf #rugby #youthrugby youtube.com/watch?v=A5EOlnJN…
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This weekend marked 50 yrs since my own conversion to #rugby, thanks to this moment #SixNationsRugby @WelshRugbyUnion @Scotlandteam @LondonWelshRFC @RugbyMemorial @stephenjones9 wordpress.com/post/peterjone… – at Romsey, England
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Today marks a decade since our Choir was formed. Click on the link for a montage of our memories. fb.watch/3u3WHAwigI/ @GarethMalone @JonCohenMusic @PaulMealor @FinniganStephen #anniversary #lockdownBirthday #WhereverYouAre #decadeofmusic #StrongerTogether @achrisevans #choir
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La cuve st Vincent : la campagne en ville de Laon - stunning part of France - the #chemindesdames battlefield is a #ww1 gem, but rarely busy. Can’t wait to revisit - bientot! francebleu.fr/emissions/bala…
La cuve st Vincent : la campagne en ville de Laon - ICI

La cuve st Vincent : la campagne en ville de Laon - ICI

Balade en Picardie à la découverte et redécouverte de notre patrimoine Picard! A Laon cette semaine avec 5 incontournables de La cité médiévale Loic Paillet de l'office de tourisme du pays de Laon...

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Frosty run at dawn this morning. @AmySculptor’s beautiful #warhorse on stand to...#Romsey
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Day 7 of the 12 days of a Khaki Malarkey Christmas, should be an exciting one for Welsh Rugby fans as @PeterJones37 chats about the one and only, Charlie Pritchard. And a happy new year to all! anchor.fm/khaki-malarkey/epi…

Charlie Pritchard: He Did His Bit - with Peter Jones by Khaki Malarkey

We speak to historian Peter Jones about all things rugby, First World War, and his new book He Did His Bit - Stories Behind the Shirt Collection of Welsh Rugby Legend Charlie Pritchard (Gomer, 2020)....

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