Andrew Powell-Thomas

85 years ago the 'Battle of Britain' was in full swing in the skies above Britain as the RAF sought to maintain air superiority against Germany. Never forget those brave men.

A video explaining the 'Battle of Britain' for children. #WW2 youtu.be/C14YhewWISY

#50GemsFriday this week is from Wookey Hole Caves in #Somerset. Opened as show caves in 1927, they continue to impress to this day. andrewpowell-thomas.co.uk/50-gems-of-som…

The answer to #WhereIsItWednesday is of course, Blackgang Chine! If you're visiting the IOW, then this is a must!

#WhereIsItWednesday?. . . . . . . . Clue: Lots to see and do at the Isle Of Wight attraction.

Good to have received some messages from those who have got their copies of 'Bampton Remembers' - remembering men like Gilbert Cottrell who lost his life when his Lancaster was shot down over Belgium in 1944.

It's Batterie Moltke on #Jersey for my #MilitaryMonday this week. This was one of a number of coastal batteries built by Hitler on the island during the Second World War. Find out more: andrewpowell-thomas.co.uk/channel-island…

Fabulous day exploring parts of London linked to the Great Fire of London of 1666. This is Monument - built by the city to remember the event.

Not book related, but had a cracking day watching the Diamond League Athletics in London today. 🇬🇧 🏃🏻

Tonight's #50GemsFriday comes from Wiltshire. This is the Alton Barnes White Horse. Measuring 50m x 50m it can be seen from over 20 miles away! andrewpowell-thomas.co.uk/50-gems-of-wil…

Another labour of love published. 'Bampton Remembers' looks at the 57 men commemorated on this Devon town's war memorial. amzn.eu/d/6niwXVi #WW1 #WW2 #FWW #SWW

The answer to #WhereIsItWednesday is... the spectacular Urquhart Castle on the shores of Loch Ness. It doesn't get much better than this!

Delighted to have my hands on some final copies of ‘Bampton Remembers’! #WW1 #WW2

#50GemsFriday. This is Appuldurcombe House, on the Isle of Wight. Built in 1702, but sadly now just an empty shell (thanks to the German Luftwaffe blowing out the windows and causing a partial collapse of the roof in 1943!), it was an illustrious (and scandalous!) past.

'Bampton Remembers', now available online for pre-orders. amazon.co.uk/Bampton-Rememb…

This beautiful stained glass window in St Michael & All Angels Church, Bampton, was installed by parishioners in honour of those who lost their lives druing the First World War. #WW1 #FWW #WW2 #SWW #Devon

Delighted to be able to share the front cover of my 'Bampton Remembers' book - exploring the lives of those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom from the town of Bampton, #Devon. Out 17 July.

Always looking for a new feature for my social media posts...so welcome to the first #50GemsFriday! This is the glorious Beauport Beach on magical #Jersey. andrewpowell-thomas.co.uk/50-gems-of-jer…

Loved researching this book!

Finishing touches to 'Bampton Remembers' over the next week. William Parsons lies in Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium.