Environmental Historian. Writing on extinctions, nature, history, and tweeting out what I find. Substack: https://nitter.cf/t.co/onuhNzofo6
Edinburgh, Bristol
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A first for Bristol: this weekend we unveiled a plaque for thecodontosaurus, “the Bristol dinosaur”. Known for being the first dinosaur from the Triassic, it is now the first animal to be recognised on one of CHIS’s famous green plaques.
Honouring my relatives, Corp Fred Hardman (1893-1918) and Rifleman Harold Emmens (1891-1917) at the Princes Street Garden of Remembrance, Edinburgh.
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A little Substack write-up from me on our dino plaque: naturalhistorymuseum.substac…
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The last known thylacine (Tasmanian Tiger) died 90 years ago today. Some words from me: substack.com/@naturalhistory…
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King Charles while viewing the Bayeux Tapestry at the @britishmuseum:
"This is my favourite bit was to discover... he [William the Conqueror] brought with him an enormous cask of wine from France for all the troops. Very sensible."
Merchant Navy Day Service today at the Scottish Merchant Navy Memorial, Leith. #FlyTheRedEnsign #MerchantNavyDay @Seafarers_KGFS
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IWC & Global Ocean Alliance are hosting a webinar to explore how spatial planning & conservation tools can support cetacean conservation & contribute to global targets for ocean protection. Sessions include Conservation Management Plans, finance & monitoring. Details below.
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Seeking fellow Merlin enthusiasts! The @FinancialTimes is letting me write about bird watching. I’d love to hear from you if this incredible free app has changed your life. What has it helped you to discover about the hidden world of birds? Where did you hear about it? Tweet me!
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We remember the brave men who, against overwhelming odds, rose to defend Britain's skies on a day remembered as #TheHardestDay with extraordinary courage & sacrifice. We will remember them. 🇬🇧✈️ #BattleOfBritain #Spitfire #LestWeForget #Spitfire #BBMF
In case we needed more warnings about AI history slop- it seems to be invading the world of Titanic content...AI Titanic Content is Out of Control youtu.be/E4I6K8OEyho?si=6Rif… via @YouTube
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Nice article on our Bristol dinosaur plaque efforts... bristol247.com/news-and-feat…
Heading off to talk Leith history, whisky history and Leith whisky history with @SMWSUK at @SMWSVaults today. Interested in future talks and tours? Ping me: ashleycoatesdotcom.wordpress…
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"U-Boat or Whale?" was not what I was expecting in a WWII anti-submarine warfare report. Quite possibly the cutest diagram in security studies
Update: We have now secured Curry Fund (Geologists' Association) funding for this, a plaque is underway with the Clifton & Hotwells Improvement Society, and a suitable (and willing!) location has been found. Unveiling due later this year!
I am very pleased to say my Bristol City Council petition calling for a plaque to mark the location of the discovery of thecodontosaurus gained 50 signatures. Get in touch if you want to help with next steps. democracy.bristol.gov.uk/mgE…
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Got myself a little treat this weekend. [Original poster from the Henry Robb Shipyard, Leith (1918-1983). Poorly remembered now, if you are at the Vue in Ocean Terminal, you are roughly above the old slipway].
