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Author of Accrington's Pals: The Full Story (Pen & Sword, 2013). Creator and owner of the Accrington Pals website at https://t.co/ikjYE13vPG.

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The Umschlagplatz monument in Warsaw, a few minutes’ walk from the highly-recommended Museum of the History of Polish Jews (POLIN).

accringtonpals's tweet image. The Umschlagplatz monument in Warsaw, a few minutes’ walk from the highly-recommended Museum of the History of Polish Jews (POLIN).

11 Waliców Street in Warsaw: a pockmarked section of wall that had formed part of the border of the Warsaw ghetto between November 1940 and August 1942.

accringtonpals's tweet image. 11 Waliców Street in Warsaw: a pockmarked section of wall that had formed part of the border of the Warsaw ghetto between November 1940 and August 1942.

An unusual find: a daughter named after the place where her father lost his life. Pension record thanks to @TheWFA

accringtonpals's tweet image. An unusual find: a daughter named after the place where her father lost his life. Pension record thanks to @TheWFA.

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Brigadier-General Arthur Cecil Lowe CMG DSO, commander of the 66th Division’s artillery, was killed in action on this day in 1917. 📍Ypres Reservoir Cemetery 📷 Image: IWM (HU 124346)

DanielJPhelan_'s tweet image. Brigadier-General Arthur Cecil Lowe CMG DSO, commander of the 66th Division’s artillery, was killed in action on this day in 1917. 

📍Ypres Reservoir Cemetery
📷 Image: IWM (HU 124346)
DanielJPhelan_'s tweet image. Brigadier-General Arthur Cecil Lowe CMG DSO, commander of the 66th Division’s artillery, was killed in action on this day in 1917. 

📍Ypres Reservoir Cemetery
📷 Image: IWM (HU 124346)

Back to The National Archives!

accringtonpals's tweet image. Back to The National Archives!

Detail from the frieze on Paul Day’s sculpture ‘The Meeting Place’ at St. Pancras, London.

accringtonpals's tweet image. Detail from the frieze on Paul Day’s sculpture ‘The Meeting Place’ at St. Pancras, London.

Convalescing servicemen celebrating the Armistice at Hoylake. Accrington Pal 15997 Arthur Robinson is fifth from left on the back row. Photograph thanks to Robert and Tony Robinson.

accringtonpals's tweet image. Convalescing servicemen celebrating the Armistice at Hoylake. Accrington Pal 15997 Arthur Robinson is fifth from left on the back row. Photograph thanks to Robert and Tony Robinson.

In remembrance of Jack Thompson, 2/Cameronians, killed in action 15-31 May 1940. Photo at his grave in Oosttaverne Wood Cemetery is of his parents, Tom and Agnes Thompson of #Accrington, with Belgian women Germaine and Marie-Louise, "friends of Jack's...who found his grave."

accringtonpals's tweet image. In remembrance of Jack Thompson, 2/Cameronians, killed in action 15-31 May 1940. Photo at his grave in Oosttaverne Wood Cemetery is of his parents, Tom and Agnes Thompson of #Accrington, with Belgian women Germaine and Marie-Louise, "friends of Jack's...who found his grave."

John Richardson, Accrington Howitzer, and full-back with 95 appearances for @ASFCofficial after the First World War, was awarded the Military Medal #OTD in 1917. Photo thanks to Bob Dobson and the late Geoff Taylor. @ASFCPlayers @officialassc1

accringtonpals's tweet image. John Richardson, Accrington Howitzer, and full-back with 95 appearances for @ASFCofficial after the First World War, was awarded the Military Medal #OTD in 1917. Photo thanks to Bob Dobson and the late Geoff Taylor. @ASFCPlayers @officialassc1

Accrington Pal 17922 William Warburton DCM was born #OTD in 1884. Newspaper clipping from the Accrington Observer of 5th September 1916.

accringtonpals's tweet image. Accrington Pal 17922 William Warburton DCM was born #OTD in 1884. Newspaper clipping from the Accrington Observer of 5th September 1916.

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Services & parades will take place across Hyndburn this Armistice and Remembrance Day (Sun 10th Nov & Mon 11th Nov 2024) to remember all those who have given their lives for peace. 📌 For more information about Remembrance 2024, head to: hyndburnbc.gov.uk/remembrance202…

HyndburnCouncil's tweet image. Services & parades will take place across Hyndburn this Armistice and Remembrance Day (Sun 10th Nov & Mon 11th Nov 2024) to remember all those who have given their lives for peace. 

📌 For more information about Remembrance 2024, head to: hyndburnbc.gov.uk/remembrance202…

Photo of Accrington Pal 15479 George Barnes (right) and his brother James. George was killed in action on 1st July 1916 aged 23. James was wounded with the Coldstream Guards at Langemarck in October 1915. Photo thanks to James’ grandson, Paul Dutton.

accringtonpals's tweet image. Photo of Accrington Pal 15479 George Barnes (right) and his brother James. George was killed in action on 1st July 1916 aged 23. James was wounded with the Coldstream Guards at Langemarck in October 1915. Photo thanks to James’ grandson, Paul Dutton.

Carved oak panel commemorating members of @accringtongolf who served in the First World War. Eight members became officers in the Accrington Pals. Photo thanks to Paul Wright and Accrington & District Golf Club. @Britwarmemorial

accringtonpals's tweet image. Carved oak panel commemorating members of @accringtongolf who served in the First World War. Eight members became officers in the Accrington Pals. Photo thanks to Paul Wright and Accrington & District Golf Club. @Britwarmemorial

Local historian brings Barnsley Pal's postcards home to town: barnsleychronicle.com/article/29877/…


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Fascinating that Sandy Irvine’s climbing boot from 1924, recently discovered on Everest, appears to be of ‘Norwegian pattern’ type. These boots, sturdy and claimed to be waterproof due to their construction, were common officers’ ‘trench boots’ during the Great War.

ProfPeterDoyle's tweet image. Fascinating that Sandy Irvine’s climbing boot from 1924, recently discovered on Everest, appears to be of ‘Norwegian pattern’ type. These boots, sturdy and claimed to be waterproof due to their construction, were common officers’ ‘trench boots’ during the Great War.
ProfPeterDoyle's tweet image. Fascinating that Sandy Irvine’s climbing boot from 1924, recently discovered on Everest, appears to be of ‘Norwegian pattern’ type. These boots, sturdy and claimed to be waterproof due to their construction, were common officers’ ‘trench boots’ during the Great War.

British D-Day 80 memorial exhibition ‘For Your Tomorrow’ @nationaltrust Stowe Gardens. Highly recommended.

accringtonpals's tweet image. British D-Day 80 memorial exhibition ‘For Your Tomorrow’ @nationaltrust Stowe Gardens. Highly recommended.

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