#OnThisDay 1830 HMS PRIMROSE captured Spanish Slaver Velos Passagera rescuing 555 Africans destined for slavery. PRIMROSE was part of @RoyalNavy
West Africa Sqn tasked with anti-slavery duties. Between 1808-60 the RN intercepted 1,600 slave ships, freeing over 150,000 Africans
It’s farewell to ‘face of the Royal Navy’ through the 1950s who has died aged 90.
Former boy seaman Tony Davidson appeared on recruiting posters and pamphlets, later commanded a minesweeper and, in retirement, became a Hollywood extra.
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Exciting news! We've just opened ticket sales for our medieval textiles day - 30th September 2023 at the Quaker Meeting House in York.
Join us for talks by the UK's first nalbinding Master Craftsman Emma 'Bruni' Boast, and tablet weaving specialist Heidi Shaw of Gragas Textiles.
@VodafoneUK what are the chances of actually fixing my broadband 5 months now of poor service and 20 plus hours wasted talking to your customer services online.
@VodafoneUK That's what I had hoped and they haven't so far. Sadly I can't just sit at home all day on the chat to Vodafone, and spending 2-3 hours going over the same information with them in the evening is not great for my MH.
Literally 25 plus hours so far.
@VodafoneUK I have connection, but the boosters you have provided are not doing what they should. I have spent hours talking to your customer service team and last night was offered £10 voucher as compensation for months of hassle and mistruths.
#OnThisDay 1920 Admiral of the Fleet Lord Fisher died aged 79. He joined @RoyalNavy in 1854 & over his stellar career was famous as an innovator. He revised tactics, introduced the Battleship and created the phrase OMG. He left after his second spell as First Sea Lord in 1915.