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JWcitizenwald.bsky.social

"endless 'heiling', saluting and cheering": After the Munich Conference, 30 Sept. 1938, Nazis enthusiastically applaud Neville Chamberlain. And why wouldn't they? He just betrayed a small ally and gave them territory that was not his to give away. #WWII#Czechoslovakia 3/4

all text: another excerpt from the Taunton MA Daily Gazette containing Associated Press reporting: here on Chamberlain's good mood and the enthusiastic welcome the Nazis gave him
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JWcitizenwald.bsky.social

Peace in Our Time: "Foundation is Built for 4-Power Agreement to Avert War," journalist James Reston declares after the Munich Conference, 30 Sept. 1938 - March 15 1939: #Germany#Czechoslovakia#Poland Any questions? 2/4

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Taunton, MA Daily Gazette: detail of front page with the start of the Reston piece referenced here
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front page of Taunton, MA Daily Gazette, with Associated Press reporting
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RPthegreatskua.bsky.social

A couple of fine hoverflies in Taunton this morning: Hornet Hoverfly (Volucella zonaria) and Batman Hoverfly (Myathropa florea).

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RPthegreatskua.bsky.social

An Iris Weevil in our Taunton garden was a surprise today, although the SW appears to be its UK stronghold.

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SBseanbowes94.bsky.social

Sunny day in Taunton ☀️

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Mmrmicknl.bsky.social

Maar, ik heb vanavond vrienden in Taunton bij droog weer met zon.

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CMcherylmorgan.bsky.social

Oh dear, Somerset are having a bad day at the cricket again…

A basket full of “Taunton Cross” apples.
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ACanniechave.bsky.social

Vic Marks & @HarryEverett_14 making use of the rain break at Taunton to do the @MattersCounty crossword… 🥰

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Aash-cpfc.bsky.social

Well sort it out — you’re embarrassing the rest of us Taunton Manor boys.

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