Naval Author

Decorative salvage dealer - Naval Historian - Published writer and full time librocubicularist. Made in the Royal Navy.

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If you haven’t watched it yet, do check out our latest short film. The true story of the only Luftwaffe single seat fighter attack on #Plymouth Sound. #WW2 https://t.co/U52Gaz3ZEB

[HayloftSalvage @HayloftSalvage]

An early 20C leather bound photograph album showing members of the Devonshire Royal Engineers. A Territorial unit of the British Army’s Royal Engineers, and later known as the Devonshire Fortress Royal Engineers. #militaria #ww1 #ww2 #vintagephotographs #royalengineers

[HayloftSalvage @HayloftSalvage]

Discover us across social media and our beautiful website. We are a trusted supplier of antique and vintage items to the trade from three Georgian barns in Devon. https://t.co/4AsZmQmR6o #decorativesalvage #antiquesdealer #antiques #interiordesigner

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Being Silent They Speak - We will remember them. https://t.co/z9vCMBkoD3

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The Pirate Menace: My latest book review for @OspreyBooks https://t.co/wXfyRDkAeU

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Five years ago, Andy & I made this short film. 16 May 1942: The Battle of Cawsand Bay - The story of the only Luftwaffe Tip and Run ... https://t.co/Ay4T6CA3yW

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It’s 80 years since Exercise Tiger. A few years ago @WW2Ordnance and I made this informed trilogy. Do have a watch. https://t.co/5OkqYNevOY

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Reviewing this excellent title for @OspreyBooks Publication date: 9 May 2024. Right in my wheelhouse.

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@IBallantyn @DNHC_ She was indeed Iain. We must catch up this year. Hope you’re well.

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HMS Gloucester sailed from the Hayloft this week. I’m really fortunate to have been the custodian of this beautiful warship for over 3 years. This amazing hand built model has been donated to her new home at the Devonport Naval Heritage Centre. @DNHC_ #RoyalNavy #NavalHistory

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Which massive cock womble thought this was vulgar British slang?

[HayloftSalvage @HayloftSalvage]

A quintessential British item for interior decoration. A brewery advertising poster, in original frame, for Shepherd Neame’s most popular beer - Spitfire. This comical, tongue in cheek advertising poster would look great in the man cave or home bar. Details at link in bio.

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Disappeared on Armistice Day 1942: HMS/M Unbeaten "…overdue and must now be presumed lost" The subject of my first book. Still available on Audible. https://t.co/vdraRMBpf5 We will remember them.

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@HayloftSalvage are offering this 1st edition 1905 book which marked the 100th anniversary of the battle. DM to own or enquire. Details at link in bio. #decorativesalvage #victorian #edwardian #georgian #collectables #devon #plymouth #trafalgar #trafalgarday #nelson #hmsvictory

[HayloftSalvage @HayloftSalvage]

Summer has come and passed. The innocent can never last. Wake me up when September ends… DM to own, enquire or visit our website at: https://t.co/4AsZmQmR6o

[HayloftSalvage @HayloftSalvage]

We’re featured in issue No84 of Reclaim Magazine out now. All our photography is captured with an iPhone. The full page photo of our Victorian shop bell was taken by us.♦️Now Sold♦️Beautiful website packed full of fabulous iPhone photos at: https://t.co/4AsZmQmR6o

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For those who missed this. The second signature on the right is #WW2 legend - Blondie Hasler. Ask your parents… or Google. 😉

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When having a masters in naval history collides with being an antiques dealer… if you know, you know. #ww2 #cockleshellheroes #royalmarinecommando

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When having a masters in naval history collides with being an antiques dealer… if you know, you know. #ww2 #cockleshellheroes #royalmarinecommando

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First World War trench art toffee hammer made from inert .303 cartridges. DM to own or enquire. Beautiful website at: https://t.co/xI7zT18HM3 #ww1 #trenchart

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If you have ever wondered what the criteria was for completing a #WW2 Royal Navy submarine attack form… here you go.

[Plymouth At War @PlymouthAtWar]

Plymouth at War brings out the big guns. Join us on a whistle stop tour of Plymouth’s historic Drakes Island: https://t.co/8uCkAX8oZD https://t.co/V2CtxjOnFM