by David West | Feb 21, 2026 | News
On the 21st of February, 1808, Russian troops crossed the border at Abborfors in Eastern Finland into Swedish territory and starting the first Finnish War. The First Finnish War, more commonly known in English as the Finnish War of 1808–1809, was a decisive conflict...
by David West | Feb 20, 2026 | News
I thought it was time to provide an update on my progress with Cade’s Point, the sixth book in the Sir Anthony Standen Adventures. Don’t be concerned if you think you’ve missed book 5, Serpent’s Teeth. I’ve written it but haven’t published it yet. I hope to publish...
by David West | Feb 20, 2026 | News
On the 20th of February, 1472, Orkney and Shetland were pawned by Norway to Scotland. My first job after Oxford was with Foster Wheeler, who had the contract for building the Sullem Voe Oil Terminal in Shetland. It wasn’t a project I worked on, but I had many friends...
by David West | Feb 19, 2026 | News
On the 19th of February, 1594, Sigismund III was crowned King of Sweden. Sigismund III of Sweden, also known as Sigismund III Vasa (1566–1632), was one of the most complex and consequential monarchs of early modern Europe. He reigned as King of Poland and Grand Duke...
by David West | Feb 18, 2026 | News
On the 18th of February, 1930, Elm Farm Ollie became the first cow to fly in an aeroplane. I have been crazy about flying for much of my life and held a pilot’s license, but transporting a cow in a small plane? I think I’d have left that to someone else. Elm Farm...
