John Duncan
@jockduncan.bsky.social
Better known as Newbattle at War on 'Twitter' Grandad, amateur filmmaker 🎥 and military historian. Author of Midlothian at War, With a Pick and Rifle and co-author of Only Remembered books. My 4th book Midlothian in WW2, I'm proud to say is now out.
Hi folks, pleased to announce that my book about Gorebridge and District in the Great War is now available. Thanks for your ongoing support over the years, it is very much appreciated. Paperback and hardback at £10 and £16 plus p&p. www.lulu.com/shop/john-du... www.lulu.com/shop/john-du...
Took me a wee while, and a bit of help at the end, but the bike is back in business and through it's MOT.
Nearly there with the latest book about Gorebridge and District in the Great War, which I've titled "The Lads that Marched Away". Waiting for a proof copy to arrive for checking. Just shy of 300 pages.
An article I wrote some 8 years or more ago. The fundraising efforts of Newbattle School in the Great War, they were second only to Eton. As the Times wrote "All the more remarkable that their fathers are mostly miners."
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Last weekend saw my pals, the Scots at War living history attend History in the Park at Craigtoun Park in Fife. As a local event, there was only one regiment tgey could portray, and had a great time bringing to life The Black Watch of 1914!
Good grief, is really 9 years since this project? Filmed at the WW1 trench project in Pollok Park, Glasgow by myself and a crew from STV youtu.be/6rM-qLjzIps?...
The Attack
YouTube video by John Duncan
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My brother's latest video on his YouTube harking back to his Rockstar Games days and his 3D model of CJ in GTA San Andreas, and a wee tribute to his dear dog Rosco youtu.be/oTUsuVyiE48?...
Former-Rockstar Artist Recreates GTA San Andreas CJ in 3D!
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Tomorrow is the anniversary of Quintinshill rail accident. You would be welcome to join us for a talk about this at 7pm tomorrow. This presentation will given by Grant Cullen. Are you planning to join us drop in and join us for this? #QuintinshillRailAccident
Recently we have been working on a big project to catalogue and index Dundee school records to make them accessible to the whole community. To hear more about these records and the project in general, come along to the launch: www.eventbrite.co.uk... #CommunityArchives #Archive30
If you fancy any of my books they are all 15% off until the end of the month using the code CONTENTCREATOR15 lulu.com/shop/john-dunc…
Just a quick post to say there's 15% off all books on Lulu, including my latest one, The Heroes of the Great War using the Code NONFICTION15 at the checkout. www.lulu.com/spotlight/jo...
John Duncan - Books and Publications Spotlight | Lulu
John Duncan is an amateur military historian, who resides in Midlothian, Scotland. His first book Midlothian at War, is a series of short stories de
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If you'd told me a few years ago I'd be doing this as a hobby I'd never had believed you. Certainly keep the old 'grey matter' ticking over.
Check out my brother's YouTube channel his 3D figure printing and painting is absolutely stunning. youtu.be/updViM2UESY?...
3D Printing & Painting a Shogun Samurai: The Ultimate Guide
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Well the proofs of 'The Heroes of the Great War' arrived today, slight glitch on the spine od hardback version, sorted very quickly, paperback all good. Launch it over the weekend.
Well, proof copies are on their way. Fingers crossed Heroes of the Great War will be out shortly. Quite unbelievably my 6th book, never thought I had it in me.
A young lad I know who is a detectorist, dropped this off last night. It was jet black, but I gave it a gentle clean & it's a 14-15 Star to Dvr J Rafferty 1789 RFA (TF). I did some digging & found he was 19, from Uphall & KIA 6th April 1917.
Into the 'final furlong' now. Checking and rechecking stuff, but this is looking like the final cover of 'The Heroes of the Great War'. The cover is based on a booklet of the same name, published by Newbattle Parish Church just after the war.
My latest book, in which I write about the men and women in CWGC graves here in Midlothian. lulu.com/shop/john-dunc…
My latest project at the proof stage. Information on the service men and women buried here in Midlothian.
And now a word from Ronan about my book. Good lad, and it only cost me an ice cream 🍦
Just a reminder that Midlothian in World War Two is still available should you fancy an autumnal read. lulu.com/shop/john-dunc…
Veterans Housing Scotland: Celebrating 110 Years. A project to research and produce a booklet on the provision of affordable homes and support for disabled veterans living in Edinburgh. Funded with a Jean Guild Grant from the OEC. #salvesenveteranshomes bit.ly/46pSwhc
Veterans Housing Scotland: Celebrating 110 years - The Old Edinburgh Club
Veterans Housing Scotland (VHS) project to a booklet recording the Centenary of Veterans Housing Scotland (1915-2015)
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On this the 80th anniversary of VJ Day I remember with great fondness my talks with the late Dr Black about his time serving in Burma with the Royal Corps of Signals, and strangely with the Royal Navy for a while. youtu.be/RnYuw9mam4Y?...
Dr Alan Black and the Gunboat Pamela in Burma
YouTube video by John Duncan
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Fancy a trip to Scotland? A warm welcome awaits in Bonnie Dundee. Our second national conference (1st was 2014). Some big names. Should be a great day and you get to see RRS Discovery. #wfa #FWW #GreatWar #FWW #wfatayside @thegreatwargroup.bsky.social
The four new "Super Plates" - including options like chipotle chicken and miso salmon are said to be "nearly 60% larger than the chain's existing salads and are filled with "premium ingredients" including "hand massaged" kale. It's a £13 sit at your desk lunch at work. Get a grip.
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