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Category Archives: Victoria Cross
OTD: The Victoria Cross is established
On the 29th of January 1856 Queen Victoria issued the royal warrant that established the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award of the British honours system. Prior to the 1850s, there was no official standardised system for recognition of … Continue reading
Posted in Anglo Boer War, Heritage, Hobbies and Interests, Military, Personal, Retrospective, South Africa, United Kingdom, Victoria Cross, War, World War 1, World War 2
Tagged award, Boer War, gallantry, medal, VC, Victoria Cross
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Again? Snow Again?
It is the 27th of February and theoretically Spring is close. This is however only a theory because this week (26/02 – 05/03) is seeing temperatures plunging and snow all over the UK. Now make no mistake, I love snow, … Continue reading
Posted in Gloucestershire, Personal, Photo Essay, Tewkesbury, Victoria Cross
Tagged cold, freeze, Snow, Tewkesbury
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