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The Defence Of Rorke’s Drift By Alphonse De Neuville

Posted on 13 August 2012 by

After my recent stay in hospital, Harvey (my hubby) decided to cheer me up by presenting me with a large print of a famous painting by Alphonse-Marie-Adolphe de Neuville entitled ‘The Defence of Rorke’s Drift’. The print measures approximately 110 … Continue reading →

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716 Pte Robert Jones V.C. Fighting The Zulus At Rorke’s Drift

Posted on 18 April 2012 by

Last week, whilst I was in London for the day, I paid a visit to the Imperial War Museum. I had a specific reason for going – I wanted to see the medals on display in the Lord Ashcroft Gallery, … Continue reading →

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