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Mary Brazier

@marybrazier.bsky.social

Mental health social worker and military historian (MA), interested in Psychiatry in the Second World War. Collector of spaniels. Will bore on request. Fun at parties.

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Woodburner burning

Woodburner burning

Sofa chilling, after the first Canicross of the season this morning, I’m telling myself that being on-call means I have to stay on the sofa for the rest of the day just in case.

18.10.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
An advert for knitted hats for dogs

An advert for knitted hats for dogs

When my algorithm says a lot about my priorities πŸ˜‚

16.10.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Back from an ace We Have Ways festival, I was blown away by the response to my talk on WWII as sexual revolution. At the last minute I added material about the far right march - I believe telling the diverse truth of those who fought in the war is a powerful tool in combating the far right now (1/4)

14.09.2025 16:26 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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@jmcn.bsky.social @normagraham.bsky.social @badsocialism.bsky.social @marybrazier.bsky.social @danellin.bsky.social fab talks! Thank you. The Arsenal delivers.

15.09.2025 10:02 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Following on from your excellent talk at WHWF @danellin.bsky.social @marybrazier.bsky.social the Lancaster has a number of flags in on it representing the nationality of the crew and the RAF ensign (not my photo obvs). Not all flags are bad but upside down Union Jacks are a giveaway

15.09.2025 06:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It was lovely to see you there Jim. And yes, I wonder which is preferable, I was slightly distracted by my shivering, but at the same time at least the audience weren’t fainting with heatstroke….

14.09.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Mary on stage with slides of the Dresden raid.

Mary on stage with slides of the Dresden raid.

Yours truly on stage with a slide showing the London memorial, the IBCC spire, a Bomber Command clasp, the new our freedoms' wings Lancaster and the Never Mind the DBs logo.

Yours truly on stage with a slide showing the London memorial, the IBCC spire, a Bomber Command clasp, the new our freedoms' wings Lancaster and the Never Mind the DBs logo.

@marybrazier.bsky.social and I had a full house in the Arsenal Stage at the We Have Ways Festival today. Wizard fun! Wizard audience! Thanks folks. #history #WW2

14.09.2025 17:10 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The memorial at Monowitz is hard to find, and behind a convenience store, somewhat jarring that the remains of buildings sit amongst a modern industrial estate. Its connection with wartime atrocities unacknowledged but ever present.

04.09.2025 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So does Douglas.

07.08.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WHWF EVENTS TWO Check out the events programme at We Have Ways Fest, the UK’s No.1, Second World War festival. Tanks, talks and tankards … experts, enthusiasts, authors, historians. WNTL?!

I'll be there with @normagraham.bsky.social @marybrazier.bsky.social @merrynwalters.uk @claremulley.bsky.social @spitfirefilly.bsky.social @alexchurchill.bsky.social @luketurner.bsky.social @waitmanwbeorn.com @nickleh.bsky.social @stubertphoto.bsky.social @almurray.bsky.social Wizard! #History #WW2

01.08.2025 11:29 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

Ha. Twins πŸ•β€πŸ¦ΊπŸ˜‚

21.07.2025 16:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sally Spaniel rocking the 1990s boy band curtain look.

21.07.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Smug.

02.07.2025 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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When you find yourself somewhat mesmerised by @scaramucci.bsky.social an excellent speaker, humorous and self deprecating of course, but more than that, insightful on personal resilience and hopeful for a post-Trump world.

27.06.2025 05:40 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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16.06.2025 09:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s a hard life.

14.06.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Video of Senator Padilla being thrown on the ground and cuffed outside Kristi Noem's press conference

12.06.2025 18:45 β€” πŸ‘ 377    πŸ” 238    πŸ’¬ 36    πŸ“Œ 101

Here's a run down of how many U.S. allies died fighting with America in Afghanistan, with an adjustment for population size.

11.06.2025 18:57 β€” πŸ‘ 794    πŸ” 266    πŸ’¬ 48    πŸ“Œ 11
A cocker spaniel who looks like she’d expect bespoke biscuits for her birthday.

A cocker spaniel who looks like she’d expect bespoke biscuits for her birthday.

When your dog is 11 on Friday and you’ve left it too late to order the bespoke birthday dog biscuits. Will she forgive me if I get the dog equivalent of a Colin the Caterpillar?

11.06.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

It was totally splendid. It’s always worth going for a wander around the city to see what’s down the little side streets.

11.06.2025 15:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The NHS is in crisis. We support extra investment to help turn it around, but without fixing social care, no amount of funding will solve the problem.

I urge the Prime Minister to ensure the Spending Review finally delivers for social care and family carers.

11.06.2025 11:47 β€” πŸ‘ 128    πŸ” 33    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

I deliberately chose a washing machine that doesn’t have an app. If I have to put the washing in and take it out, how does it add value to have to control it from my phone πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

11.06.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A fabulous dinner at the Worshipful Company of Innholders last night courtesy of @hgwdavie.bsky.social fascinating to see what is down the side streets in the city of London.

11.06.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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New research provides conclusive proof that 20mph in London is saving lives.

14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows:

❀️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made)
❀️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt

And slower speeds deliver so much more:

06.06.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 282    πŸ” 117    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 14

β€œSculptural earrings”, yes, that’s just what it needs.

07.06.2025 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Grasping at straws πŸ˜‚

06.06.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Perhaps pre-amendments? 🫣

06.06.2025 13:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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How am I meant to sleep with memes like this popping up on my feed??

05.06.2025 20:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2639    πŸ” 486    πŸ’¬ 84    πŸ“Œ 34

this is what it took to get the Democrats to make a good post

05.06.2025 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3485    πŸ” 403    πŸ’¬ 40    πŸ“Œ 2
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Tens of thousands of households could lose three benefits at same time Tens of thousands of disabled households couldΒ face a β€œtriple hit” of benefit cuts from Labour due to their impact on carer’s allowance.

NEW: Tens of thousands of disabled households could face a β€œtriple hit” of benefit cuts due to the impact on Carer’s Allowance

DWP figures show 95,000 unpaid carers stand to lose PIP - and for some the impact could be even worse

By me, for the Big Issue
www.bigissue.com/news/social-...

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