Graeme Gleaves

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Railway Preservationist and historian, published author, career railwayman, guitar player, nonleague football fan, Toon Army, balloon modeller and sorter out of situations.
#NUFC #nonleague #football #guitars #railways #history
Bought this about four years ago as a mod project, then put it in a case and forgot about it. Dug it out this week and have to say it’s like finding a hidden gem. Well set up, mint condition and now tempted to leave it just as it is.
Pleased to announce the publication of my fourth book; Railways of the Isle of Sheppey. 171 pages, 200 images and over 160 years of history.

RIP J.P.R. Williams. A real giant of the game, regularly still picked for many people’s all time favourite XV. One of my first sporting heroes and the reason I have a Welsh rugby jersey.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/67912287

My next book is written - 55000 words accompanied by 190 photos. Now on my way to London to hand it over to the publisher.
#Sheppey #Railways #History #Author
The Sheerness tram network closed 105 years ago. The tram shed became a bus depot and then a furniture sales room, which it still is. I visited yesterday and was amazed to learn the tram tracks are still there under the carpet. #heritage #Sheppey #Sheerness
I was in Sheerness researching my latest book on Monday. I took the opportunity to get a then and now photo. Quite pleased with the results.
#thenandnow #IsleofSheppey #Sheerness
Half time at the Croydon Arena. Trams are two nil down to Meridian VP. TBH score line flatters the visitors. Let’s hope we can turn it around second half. #COYT #nonleague
I’ve never supported any of the clubs he played for but always knew Gianluca Vialli was pure class. So saddened to hear of his passing today. I remember taking my, then, 9 year old daughter to get a Chelsea shirt with his name and number. #RIPGianlucaVialli
#BoxingDay football, what’s not to like. My first ever visit to Imperial Fields to see Tooting & Mitcham entertain Guernsey. Special thanks to Greggs for the pre match refreshments and London Trans for getting me here.
#nonleague
I’ve just learned the sad news of the passing of Angelo Badalmenti. Like many I first became aware of his work through the hauntingly beautiful soundtrack to Twin Peaks. I remember a few years ago he was giving an interview about how he lived the emotions of the character on screen when composing. He left a legacy of memorable and unique compositions. RIP #AngeloBadalmenti https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/composer-angelo-badalamenti-dies-aged-85/
Composer Angelo Badalamenti Dies, Aged 85

Best known for his work with David Lynch, he enjoyed a long musical career. Read Empire's obituary.

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