Phil Clifford
@philclifford.bsky.social
Retired. Amateur historian, specific interest in the UK Mine Rescue Service and the development of mines rescue at the Western Front between 1915-1918. WFA member. My research posted at www.heroes-of-mine.co.uk. Still on X as @thefleetman
Congratulations to Barnthorn author Sarah Shepherd on the publication of her first book, ‘The IWGC in Egypt’, exploring the Commission’s work across Egypt and the people behind the headstones. www.barnthornpublishing.co.uk/product-page... amzn.eu/d/001D7Aop #MilitaryHistory #WarGraves
Congratulations to Barnthorn author Steve Milnthorpe on the publication of ‘A Wartime Log’, reproducing RAF POW Richard ‘Dick’ Woods’s remarkable diary and sketches for the first time. Find both editions: www.barnthornpublishing.co.uk/team/steve-m... #WW2 #RAF #MilitaryHistory
I seem to recall that the trophy gun in Beamish Museum was also thrown into a river after the First World War. I'm glad @greatwarhuts.bsky.social have rescued this one.
Bury St Edmunds museum saves WW1 howitzer gun from scrapyard
The war relic, pushed into a river by a disgruntled veteran a century ago, is due to be restored.
bbc.co.uk
We’re delighted to announce our latest author signing, Professor Tony Pollard. Known from ‘Two Men in a Trench’ (BBC) his upcoming book ‘The Wars Beneath Our Feet’ will draw on 25 years in archaeology. www.barnthornpublishing.co.uk/team/tony-po... #Archaeology #MilitaryHistory #ConflictArchaeology
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Mission Accomplished! Yesterday Kev and Taff headed up to Scotland to rescue a First World War Trophy Gun - a German 10.5cm Howitzer. Thanks to a tip-off by Mike Taylor of Tayside Western Front Association, who has been tracking surviving guns down, we were able to save it. 1/
Today marks the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings. On 6 June 1944, Allied forces landed in Normandy, beginning the liberation of Western Europe. We remember their courage, service, and sacrifice. Explore our titles: www.barnthornpublishing.co.uk/search?q=Nor... #DDay #Normandy #SecondWorldWar
North Staffs Colliery Owners silver medal to rescue team member Thomas Dale with bar for the Minnie Pit Disaster of 1918. Civilian equivalent of a campaign medal.
Would dearly like to buy (or borrow) a copy of this book. Private publication so rare! Does anyone have a copy lurking on their shelves please?
In the reign of Charles II, 1661, an Act of Parliament set a maximum wage for miners and an enforced 6 day working week. Penalties for non-compliance were a tad harsh!
Born on this day in 1862 - Walter Clifford, pioneer of the mines rescue service and recipient of the Edward Medal in 1908 for heroic endeavours at the Hamstead Colliery disaster
Terrific day out with our son on his narrow boat. Locks always good fun but that swing bridge made me sweat a bit!
I have spent the best part of 30 years trying to locate my relative's Edward Medal (Mines), 1st class. One of only 77 ever awarded. Not been seen since assets of the old Chatterley Whitfield museum were auctioned off in 1994. His other medals are held @NCMME, but the Edward 1/2
Well that's my reading sorted for the next few days!
Siebe Gorman "Spirelmo" smoke helmet. Great only if your mate has the stamina to keep pumping the bellows! Used by mines rescue teams )and fire brigades) through the first half of 20th century
STILL WANTED - 📚 "A few recollections of an Old Lambeth factory and it's vicinity including some odd notes" Private publication by Robert H Davis, 1959. Anyone have/know of a copy for sale?
Picture of my Dad, aged just shy of 16, looking smart and proud in his brand-new ATC uniform. He was ATC recruit number 56, joined 3rd June 1941.
John Henry Thorne, born Ecclesfield, 5 March 1880. Had a distinguished career as a Mines Rescue Superintendent and was awarded the Edward Medal, 1st class, TWICE! For reference, today, that is the equivalent of TWO George Crosses! Only one of two ever to achieve this.
Hamstead Colliery, (South Staffordshire), on 4th March, 1908, a fire broke out close to the bottom of the downcast shaft. resulting in the loss of 25 lives; on the following day, John Welsby, one of a rescue party from Yorkshire, succumbed to heat stroke while attempting rescue.
News | Imperial War Museum’s war medal exhibition closing to make way for post-WWII galleries – Lord Ashcroft 'sad' over shutdown of gallery funded by his £5m donation
Imperial War Museum's war medal exhibition closing to make way for post-WWII galleries - Museums Association
Lord Ashcroft 'sad' over shutdown of gallery funded by his £5m donation
museumsassociation.org
Remembering Joseph Outram. Served 1885 - 1889 with 7th Dragoon Guards. Then a colliery deputy and was involved in the Hamstead Colliery fire in 1908 for which he was awarded the Edward Medal (2nd class Mines). Suicide by hanging 21 February 1924. A sad end for a true hero.
Haven't had a mines rescue 'Protoman' for a while so here's one for your edification and delight.
Has anyone a copy of this book and, if so, could you do a look up for me please?
Well this should keep me occupied for a few nights. Just bought a near complete set (51) of "I was there" (Undying memories of 1914-1918). Missing parts 31, 32 and 44 if anyone has them spare?)
Photo of my dad, Harold Clifford (aircraft mechanic), stationed Pembroke Dock between 43-44. In April 44 he was in a guard of honour at the burial of Uffz Heinrich Schink who died following a Ju88 crash in Somerset. Schink buried at Weston-Super-Mare cemetery.
And inevitably we come to the end of the series - WD and HO Wills cigarette cards Air Raid Precautions. Card #50 of 50 "Anti-aircraft gun". Hope you've enjoyed the artwork.
