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
Joined June 2012
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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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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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@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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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!
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Enjoyed the chat! @GwasgGomerPress @wrugbymuseum @NewportRFC @WelshRugbyUnion @Rugbyforheroes @RugbyMemorial #rugbyremembers #Newport #WW1 – at Romsey, England
*NEW EPISODE*
This week Olivia and Phoebe were joined by @PeterJones37 where he told the story of Charlie Pritchard, the @WelshRugbyUnion captain whose path led him to the First World War.
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A year ago since we visited #Normandie during the 75th anniversary of #DDay commemorations. #choir #WW2 #France #WhereverYouAre @singlesteptours
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Ernest Deane - KIA #onthisday 1915. A few days earlier he had been awarded an MC for rescuing 4 wounded men in No Man’s Land. Deane, a #medic, was killed trying to do the same again. Played for @Monkstonerfc @IrishRugby #rugbyremembers #ww1 @rugbyforheroes @rugbymemorial – at Romsey, England
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Might surprise folk to learn that the last 15 a side #rugby #Olympics gold medalists were @USARugby. 100 yrs ago today they beat @FranceRugby. Their player coach Dan Carroll had won gold with @wallabies in 1908. @RugbyMemorial @wrugbymuseum @Rugbyforheroes #rugbyremembers
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This book by @PeterJones37 is a terrific read and is available from @FoNRTrust for just a tenner. Hey, if you're local to Newport, we may even drop it to the house for you if you want! #cotp
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@RugbyMemorial @francourtevents Today is #VJ75 and this is our tribute to all #Rugbymen & #Heroes who took part in #WW2 Thank you to those who nominated players from around the world on behalf of rugby supporters everywhere. Please share this video
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On this day 1916 Charlie Pritchard died of wounds after leading a trench raid. His last words - “I have done my bit” @Rugbyforheroes @wrugbymuseum @RugbyMemorial @NewportRFC @WelshRugbyUnion @AllBlacks @GwasgGomerPress #rugbyremembers #hedidhisbit
