Tuesday 30 March 2021

New from Don Troiani

 Battalion Soldier of the 35th Regiment of Foot c 1755-1757. They formed part of the garrison of Fort William Henry during the famous siege at Lake George. Watercolor and Gouache on Bristol board. Prints available from:  https://www.wbritain.com/the-art-of-don-troiani


Wednesday 3 March 2021

From Crann Tara

 IN MEMORY OF RICHARD ANSELL

I received the metal masters of the last set of sculpts Richard did for me.

One set is General Montcalm both mounted and dismounted - I have decided that all the sales from this set will be given to his widow Coral. It may not be a lot but I feel it is the least I can do and as this was the last personality he sculpted then it would be good if the figures were a recognition of his work.

They will be in the shop tomorrow £7.50 a set

an obituary by Two Fat Lardies here


Monday 1 March 2021

Hounslow Military Spectacular 2002 French and Indian war (UK)

 This is old  but I just saw it for the first time yesterday. One of my last events. I am doing the commentary but other than that it wasn't anything to do with me. 

Minisink 245 years ago.

  Read about it here The Battle of Minisink  took place during the  American Revolutionary War  at  Minisink Ford, New York , on July 22, 17...