The 52 Project - Week 24

[Korky]

Post 'em when you're ready!

[kev7d]

[Brian]

Nice, Kev, but they look a bit new for 1813. But, being a bit interested in history, what's the story behind them.

Nice detailed images, by the way.

Just had another look...............is this a stack of images?

[kev7d]

10 hours ago, Brian said:

Nice, Kev, but they look a bit new for 1813. But, being a bit interested in history, what's the story behind them.

Nice detailed images, by the way.

Just had another look...............is this a stack of images?

Thanks for the interest Brian. I am a history fanatic. I particularly have an interest in the coalition wars of the Napoleonic era. It is an immersive hobby for me. I read lots of books and academic studies in respect of the Napoleonic times. Yes to the stack, this is 2 sides of the same coin.

In respect of this "medal". This is a bronze replica copy of a Waterloo Campaign medal that was issued to every soldier present and on the roll call at the Battle of Waterloo in June 1815. The replica was made to remember the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. I made the trip to Waterloo on 18th June 2015 following my interests. This is where history became very personal for me. In searching archives I discovered that one of my ancestors, William Wharin, was present at the Battle of Waterloo. He served as a drummer. Below is a copy of the roll call page that I found in archives - Drummer William Wharin. Below the name are the words "Nominal list of Capt Gordons Company 3rd Battalion Royal Artillery who were present at the Battle of Waterloo". William was 15 years old on the 18th June 1815. It made the trip to Waterloo very special, knowing that I had an ancestor, a 15 year old drummer boy, who was beating out the orders at the Battle of Waterloo.

A very small part of my Napoleonic book collection.

[Brian]

That's great, Kev. Thanks for the low down on the medal, it was very interesting. You'd be very proud of young William. He was lucky to have survived such carnage.

[kev7d]

 

14 minutes ago, Brian said:

That's great, Kev. Thanks for the low down on the medal, it was very interesting. You'd be very proud of young William. He was lucky to have survived such carnage.

He lived to a good old age. He went on to serve in Canada. He never returned to England after retiring from the army in Canada some years later. I found his obituary in an archive from The Times newspaper. He died peacefully with family.    I am now interested in researching my partners family history. She is a French national. I am interested to find out if she had an ancestor present at any of the coalition wars. There is a strong possibility of this. Even the possibility of a presence at Waterloo. That would be great.

[Brian]

Being winter here and a bit damp, there is a profusion of fungi to choose from in the local State Park. While out this afternoon, I grabbed a couple of shots for this week's 52 project. A stack of 5 images.

[Korky]

Feel the Power - 23/06/16

[Clicker]

 

"Feel the Power - 23/06/16 "

That's just what I said too Lord K ....

ps Korks ... I  do like the  new format   better  for the 52 Project...it feels like more fun although I  did understand your wish to keep things  tidy and ordered...That must be  the result of all the years that Matron slapped you into submission teaching you how to do the envelope corners when making your bed...

[Brian]

10 hours ago, Clicker said:

 

"Feel the Power - 23/06/16 "

 

 

Are these the new wheels, Polly. I don't think I would even be able to get into one of those! Although in my youth I did come close with an Austin 7 Ruby with a soft top. 750cc's of raw power.

[Clicker]

I have the choice Brian ... ... But it's not very practical now is it ...  It is a great car to drive though ...I can get in it ..., getting out will be the problem   ...  I think  I will opt for the Mazda 3 Sport Nav again ...just can't decide on the colour  ... 

[CanonChrissy]

18 hours ago, Korky said:

Feel the Power - 23/06/16

The countryside around where I live is in the middle of the national grid and theres pylons in abundance. In a way, they are beautiful and I have many a photo that I love with power lines/pylons in them. WIll post one to my gallery.

[Kobione]

Our colder weather is certainly having an effect - took this just for fun yesterday, Peaceful Doves, not sure what to do to keep warm:

[Brian]

On 6/25/2016 at 12:49, Clicker said:

  ...  I think  I will opt for the Mazda 3 Sport Nav again ...just can't decide on the colour  ... 

With your recent experiences...............fluro orange!

[ChrisLumix]

[Ryewolf]

A little late, one from Friday that I only looked late Sunday, Damsel Fly:

[Korky]

Great stuff - everyone. Onwards and upwards. 

Korky