Monthly Archives: June 2023

Historians, Battlefield Guides and Reenactors

I follow quite a few historians, Battlefield Guides and Reenactors on Twitter, Youtube and a few other platforms. Why? well I like history, I like researching battles and then walking (and Riding) the ground, often giving a talk on the … Continue reading

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The Officers Field Mess Tin Set

So yesterday I posted on Twitter about a project that I’ve had for a while and I’ve finally managed to make time to clean it up and it’s ready for display and possibly for use. I’m going to go through … Continue reading

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My take on Beards in the Army

As many of you know I sport a fairly large Tashe and in most units that I have worked with over the years my facial hair is better known that I am: “Have you seen the Garrison Engineer?” “Who?” “Bloke … Continue reading

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