Thank you Mr Jones, he has some fine artwork that captures the mood of adventure (and pith helmets :-) I think.
This painting was produced for the cover of the book Karamojo Safari by W.D.M. Bell, which is a first edition by Safari Press of Bell’s 1949 book covering his hunting trips into...
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I have no connection with Christopher Clarke Antiques - but thought the pith helmets suited this thread.
Portraits of Officers of the Lancashire Fusiliers by McNeil
These six amusing watercolour portraits show eight fellow officers of the artist John McNeil from his regiment the Lancashire Fusiliers. McNeil was a Manchester born, soldier artist who enlisted in the Fusiliers on the 28th October...
Well, following a lottery win or divorce! mine would be a VW Kubelwagon.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7UfmZhmhSc&list=PL920DDF556BC46AC7&feature=player_detailpage
"Before the rains"
Before the Rains is set in 1930s Malabar District of the Madras Presidency of British India, against the backdrop of a growing nationalist movement. An idealistic young Indian man, T.K. (Rahul Bose) finds himself torn between his ambitions for the future and his loyalty...
Harrumph!!! I say, steady on old boy! ;-) She is rather, isn't she, I must admit.
The young fellows outfit is superb also the daughters attire is marvelous - Pity the youth of today cannot see sense, eh? It is such a touching picture. I'm so glad Dan posted it.
Thank you Patrick.
As ever it looks and sounds like a really good event, the photos and film you and Bruno share with us all are inspiring. It looks like a great adventure to be part of and I hope, one that continues for many, many years to come.
Thank you.
Thanks Dan!, now I have to make time to visit Kelmarsh - soooo little time :-)
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The Revenge of the 'Bitter Enders'
Travel with us to South Africa, 1901, where the Boer war continues as the British try to kill or capture the Boer mounted commandos who refuse to surrender to their rule...
I had a 'Solway Zipper' very early 80's followed by a "Border" which I still have (at least 24-5 years old - getting on a bit) and I have a Durham which I keep in the car. I do have a quilted shooting gilet also Barbour and again 27 years old but in poor health I am afraid.
I did have a...
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