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@LondonPubMap Rarely seen it so empty.

One thing you need to know before visiting is that the beer is served in half-pints only. This rule is relaxed every year on 1st April, when pints are made available. This pub is always busy, full of character, and an absolute must-visit London pub. #soho

The French House 📍49 Dean St, London W1D 5BG The French House is located on Dean Street in Soho. This historic pub was built in 1891 and was originally called The York Minster. This pub is famous for being the unofficial headquarters of the Free French in World War II. #pub

@obbsie @ScotsPolFed He gave me my long service medal.

I was at newly appointed Sir John Stevens first mass briefing. A Fed Rep stood up during Q&A & said one of his officers, was in hospital desperately ill with cancer & was worried as he was about to go on half pay. Sir John's response was brief. 'Oh no he's not." Next day the stricken PC received a visitor: Sir John Stevens!!

“We are now getting police officers who are terminally-ill who are off their work, who have been injured on duty who are off their work, being told by the service that because of the budget you’ll no longer be kept on pay and you’ll be forced onto half pay or no pay whilst at home." heraldscotland.com/news/25937056.…

@Skip_1_ @obbsie I can’t believe they are recycling him. Hugh Orde would have been much better for the Met.

If anyone thinks this is a good idea they have no idea how BHH ruined the Met. Too busy parading around on a horse then putting the public first. Does the UK Forces need reform? More than likely. Is he the man to do it - Definitely not #UkPolicing #Police #BHH

Nigel Farage has kindly asked we stop sharing this video of him talking about why we should privatise the NHS 💙 You know what to do!

@obbsie We all liked to see them in my day.

Always very good to see, The girls and boys of the TSG. On standby Trafalgar Square

@petermoreve @jdpoc It serves as a two wheel pickup on occasions.

@n1artisan @jdpoc Your bike has a lovely back garden

Spent last hour rummaging in a barn of a friend who rebuilds bikes, for parts for my BMW R80 project. Came for a part, found 4 parts, then boxed up the 10 parts I found, & finally paid him for the 22 parts I’m taking home. I really shouldn’t be let out in public unsupervised.

@DrHelenFry My great uncle R. A. E O’Rorke who was a military intelligence officer in Africa and Italy used cooperative POWs to speak to captured soldiers who were nazi loyalists. He discovered the fact that the Tiger Tank had arrived in Africa even though London thought it impossible.

I hope this thread has offered you fresh insights into this extraordinary story. If you’ve enjoyed it, please do consider following me @DrHelenFry for more fascinating Second World War history. (end).

British intelligence believed that one of the most valuable sources of intelligence in any war was prisoners-of-war. During WW2, the challenge was how to gain the information without contravening the Geneva Convention or using third-degree methods. Here's how they did it: (🧵)

@I_W_M My great uncle R.A.E O’Rorke was an army intelligence officer on that front. He was impressed with the Indian forces.

A universal carrier and mortar team of the Indian 6th Royal Frontier Force photographed between Lanciano and Osogna in Italy, central sector of Eighth Army's front, 13 December 1943. Find out documentary on the Italian Campaign here: bit.ly/3XJ9qTS Image: IWM (NA 9785)

@Airfix this is a painting in the Institute of oil painters exhibition at the Mall Galleries.

@jdpoc Sorry no. Have you tried motorworks or motorbins. I got mine from one of those.

@n1artisan Don’t feel like selling your panniers, do you? :-) I need a BMW branded matching pair, in good condition, and they seem to be like unicorn tears..

@obbsie From my daughters current experience leadership from sergeants and inspectors isn’t how I remember it.

Was going to spend the day writing an article as to why the Met is in a mess. Then I heard farmers were being arrested.

@marshallcartoon Me too. (No hashtags)

I do enjoy a glass of Alizarin Crimson while I'm drawing.🍷🖌️ #wine #winelover #winedrawing #winepainting #wineart #redwine #wineillustation

@Tunisia_1943 @TankMuseum My great Uncle R.A.E. O’Rorke was the intelligence officer who discovered the existence of the Tiger tank in Africa. The war office didn’t believe him as the thought it would be too heavy.

My pre-order is in with @TankMuseum #TigerTank #TunisianCampaign

@thebowlerhatman President Trump had it removed. It spoiled the view from his golf course.

Has anyone seen my wind mill? It took off in the storm last night. If it's in your garden - let me know.

@mywitsend0 @BigBearF1 Probably to feed his family as he had no option.

@GeorgeCochrane1 No it’s Jimny Jimmy.

Today's Caption Competition 1 - There is no prize 2 - I accept no responsibility for any/all responses

@London_W4 Doriano at the little 3 wheeled coffee van nearby does good coffee and he is even more independent.

This is an independent coffee shop this morning in Camden Passage, Islington. A perfect location, beautifully done inside, friendly service from the actual owner and yet there’s only me and one other person here. The big chains like Starbucks etc are rammed with people. So next time you moan there are only awful chain coffee shops everywhere, giving terrible service from staff who don’t care and no independents, look at yourself and where you spend your money.

@London_W4 I’ve sold 2 paintings of that scene.

Walking home. Always love this view of the old chimney and warehouses reflected in the Regent’s Canal. Islington, London.

@Tank_Archives My great uncle R.A.E O’Rorke was the intelligence officer who identified That the Tiger tank was in North Africa. The War department didn’t believe him.

A detailed report on the Tiger tank was published in the Tactical & Technical Trends magazine #OTD in 1943. It was theorized that this tank had deep water fording capability for an amphibious landing in the UK, so it was drawn with a snorkel attachment. #tanks #history #WW2 #WWII