by Mark Simmons | Jul 16, 2025 | Uncategorized
Recently during a short break in the Poole area of Dorset where yours truly once served in the Royal Marines we took a trip in the Alfa to the home of T. E. Lawrence at Clouds Hill near Wareham now administered by the National Trust. Nearby is Bovington Camp with... by Mark Simmons | Jul 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
My latest book Rebel City: A Story of Liverpool during the American civil War is now out as an e-book and softback use the amazon link here there are still 1st edition hardbacks at the introductory special price. by Mark Simmons | Jul 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Had a great day at Buckfastleigh Station Devon for the Jaguar Enthusiasts Club Tamar Region Jag Day. Ran a book stall sold lots of books including several of my own and made some useful contacts. Even got to see my friends Austin Healey at last. SAMSUNG CAMERA... by Mark Simmons | Jun 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
My wife and I had a wonderful relaxing week on Lake Garda, good food and wine and weather. In our walks around Garda Town where we stayed, and yes the town does give its name to the Lake. One day following the lake shore towards San Vigilio heading basically north we... by Mark Simmons | May 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
Battle for the Narrows Assault from the Sea ‘I had a most indelible impression that we were in the presence of a beaten foe. I thought he was beaten at 2 p.m. I knew he was beaten at 4 p.m.-and at midnight I knew with still greater certainty that he was... by Mark Simmons | Apr 29, 2025 | Uncategorized