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Posts by Richard M. Jones

Great work remembering those who lost their lives.

2 weeks ago 5 1 1 0
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Finally got all my #books together for the obligatory photograph of the front covers, also took a few pics of specific genres should anybody be interested.
29 books in total with genres on -
#Shipwrecks
#Titanic
#Yorkshire History
#Bridlington #History
#Railway #disasters

3 months ago 4 0 0 0
Richard M. Jones History Bites - Episode 86: Edinburgh Waverley war memorial
Richard M. Jones History Bites - Episode 86: Edinburgh Waverley war memorial YouTube video by Richard M. Jones

The latest episode of #History Bites looks at the war memorial at #EdinburghWaverley railway station. So many names it is hard to imaging them all being stood in front of you. #scottishhistory #scotland #warmemorial @britwarmemorial.bsky.social

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3 months ago 2 1 1 0

Ha ha legend ๐Ÿคฃ

4 months ago 1 0 0 0
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Titanic: The Movie Ships Buy Titanic: The Movie Ships by Jones, Richard M. (ISBN: 9798275177855) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Today is publishing day! Titanic - The Movie Ships is out now and can be purchased either from myself direct or via this link. Please do leave a review of my books if you can it is really appreciated. #titanic #movieships #rmstitanic #QueenMary #raisethetitanic
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4 months ago 3 0 0 0
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It is always great to see my latest history page in the Bridlington Echo, this December's edition talks about William Becker and the 1917 Halifax explosion. #bridlingtonecho #halifaxexplosion1917 #bridlington #albertmedal #hero #author #blueplaque #history #ssmontblanc #halifax #newspaper

4 months ago 2 0 1 0
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Thrilled to get my proof copy of Titanic - The Movie Ships through the post today!
#titanic #movieships #history #maritimehistory #ships #liners #raisethetitanic #athinai #asturias #rmsqueenmary #caparcona #anighttoremember #sostitanic #shipwrecks #historical #author #research

4 months ago 3 1 1 0
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Who was Norman Fowler?
This is my mission at the moment to find out more about a young man who died on board a raft in the Atlantic after initially surviving the sinking of his ship, the Lulworth Hill.
#sslulworthhill #normanfowler #shipwreck #merchantnavy #bridlington #eastyorkshire #survival

4 months ago 0 0 0 0
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This December's edition of Ships Monthly has three parts dedicated to the #Titanic, one of which was written by myself talking about the ships of the Titanic story, a combination of 1912 and modern day vessels that have been instrumental in the history of this tragic yet iconic #liner.

5 months ago 0 0 0 0
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The front cover for the upcoming book on the ships used in the Titanic movies has been released today. Official publishing date is 1 December 2025. #titanic #movieships #rmstitanic #history #maritimehistory #oceanliner #author #books #publishing #historical #maritime #research #anighttoremember

5 months ago 2 2 0 0
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The Firefighters of the Portsmouth Blitz As a regular visitor to the Historic Dockyard in Portsmouth I always find something new to take a photograph of and one of the things that c...

A new article in my blog the firefighters of the Portsmouth blitz, one particular man who I obtained photographs of thanks to his relative getting in touch. #ww2 #blitz #portsmouth #airraid #firefighters #hampshire #firebrigade #HMSVernon #history
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5 months ago 1 0 0 0
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Today marks 100 years since the loss of the #M1, during a routine training exercise in the English Channel, when the Swedish ship #Vidar collided with her while submerged and sank with all 69 crew. #royalnavy #submarine #remembrance #lestweforget #navalhistory #maritimehistory #shipwreck

5 months ago 2 1 0 0
Richard M. Jones History Bites - Episode 85: HMS Unicorn
Richard M. Jones History Bites - Episode 85: HMS Unicorn YouTube video by Richard M. Jones

My latest episode of History Bites is in Dundee where HMS Unicorn rests alongside her jetty. #hmsunicorn #history #museumships #navalhistory #maritimehistory
www.youtube.com/shorts/8bQri...

5 months ago 3 2 0 0
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The Yorkshire Wolds Railway

My latest article on Mainly Museums talks about the Yorkshire Wolds Railway highlighting the remarkable work the volunteers here do to preserve our railway heritage. #yorkshirewoldsrailway #railway #heritage #yorkshire #ywr #railwayhistory #volunteers #trains

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5 months ago 1 0 0 0
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Well the books are finally here!
After several years of working hard I can now finally announce the release of my 28th book, Paragon โ€™27 โ€“ The Hull Rail Disaster.
#hullparagon #paragon27 #author #publishing #history #books #railcrash #raildisaster #railwayhistory #Hull #yorkshire

6 months ago 0 0 0 0
The Burton Agnes Disaster: Updated Second Edition eBook : Jones, Richard M.: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store The Burton Agnes Disaster: Updated Second Edition eBook : Jones, Richard M.: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

After much hard work and arguing with Amazon, from today you can buy The Burton Agnes Disaster in paperback, hardback and Kindle!
#burtonagnes #eastyorkshire #history #pows #railway #railwayhistory #disaster #yorkshire #traincrash #tragedy #northernrailway

www.amazon.co.uk/Burton-Agnes...

6 months ago 0 0 0 0
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Another 25 year anniversary, this time for a rail crash that simply should not have been allowed to happen. A broken rail brought train off the tracks at Hatfield in Hertfordshire.

#Hatfieldrailcrash #hatfield #raildisaster #remembering #anniversary #railwayhistory

6 months ago 0 1 0 0

In the churchyard is the memorial to the 1995 Dunkeswick air disaster. Visited that a couple of times over the years

6 months ago 0 0 0 0
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Today after several years of hard work I can now announce that the release date for Paragon '27 - The Hull Rail Disaster is going to be 3 November 2025.
#paragon27 #hullrailcrash #hull #hullparagon #withernsea #history #disasters #railcrash #traincrash #railways #eastyorkshire

6 months ago 1 0 1 0
Richard M. Jones History Bites - Episode 83: Dunfermline Abbey and the Palace Ruins
Richard M. Jones History Bites - Episode 83: Dunfermline Abbey and the Palace Ruins YouTube video by Richard M. Jones

A visit to the ruins of the palace at #Dunfermline and the abbey. #scotland #scottish #heritage #historicscotland #abbey #palace #buildings #ruins #history #scottishhistory #exploring

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6 months ago 0 0 0 0
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Can it really be twenty-five years ago since the news broke about a terrorist attack on a United States Navy warship?

#usnavy #usscole #cole #terroristattack #remembrance #unitedstatesnavy #lestweforget #yemen #defiance #anniversary #navalhistory #maritimehistory #warship

6 months ago 5 3 0 0
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October's edition of the Bridlington Echo has my article on the history of the warship named after the town.

#bridlingtonecho #bridlington #hmsbridlington #royalnavy #minesweeper #history #writing #newspaper #ww2 #wartime #affiliation #navalhistory #maritimehistory

6 months ago 1 1 0 0
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Final push for any information on the story of the SS Lulworth Hill and the rescue by HMS Rapid of the two survivors. Please message or email if you can help in any way. #navalhistory #maritimehistory #lulworthhill #ww2 #rescue #hmsrapid #leonardodavinci #georgemedal #writing

6 months ago 3 1 0 0
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Very pleased to announce that I will be featured in October's edition of Ships Monthly where I have written about five shipwrecks of the Royal Navy during the Second World War.
#shipsmonthly #shipwrecks #royalnavy #hmshood #hmsarkroyal #hmsbarham #hmsprinceofwales #hmsroyaloak #ww2 #magazine

6 months ago 1 0 0 0
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My 27th book released today!

The Titanic Fleet tells you the story of the ships involved in the story of the Titanic in 1912.

#rmstitanic #titanic #amberley #olympic #britannic #whitestarline #cunardline #liners #ships #maritimehistory #history #richardmjones #author #releaseday

7 months ago 6 1 1 0
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Another day, another two talks...... starting with my very popular #Shipwrecks of the #RoyalNavy for Gosport Heritage Open Days, then in the later afternoon I entertained the residents of a c care home with the history of #Pirates

7 months ago 1 0 0 0
Richard M. Jones History Bites - Episode 82: The Quintinshill Rail Disaster
Richard M. Jones History Bites - Episode 82: The Quintinshill Rail Disaster YouTube video by Richard M. Jones

Episode 82 of History Bites is at the site of the 1915 rail disaster at Quintinshill that killed over 200 people, most of the soldiers heading to the trenches. #quintinshill #gretnagreen #railcrash #railwayhistory #wwi #tragedy #history #memorial #plaque

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7 months ago 1 0 0 0
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Today I will be at Gosport Museum doing two talks for #GosportHeritageOpenDays. At 1230 I will be hosting Against All Odds, missions by the #RoyalNavy that really should not not have worked......but they did! One of these was what happened to HMS #Campbeltown. #ww2 #gosport #museum

7 months ago 0 0 0 0
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No idea why the delay but now the book is available to buy as from yesterday. Don't forget there is a launch event where I will speak about the two books on 17th September.
#titanic #book #author #shipwreck #wreck @whoi.edu @nautilusint.org @penandswordbooks.bsky.social @thebookshop1933.bsky.social

7 months ago 1 1 0 0

Rest in Peace Missy. From our family in the UK to yours. <3

7 months ago 0 0 0 0