Tag: Blues and Royals
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Terrorism strikes the Cavalry Blacks July 20, 1982.
I was still living in London when this happened. It struck the horse loving nation as a truly horrble event. I have shared this post before. To see the full post cllick here.
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In Memoriam:Photo a week Challenge.
Nancy Merril Photograhy has given us the challenge of posting a photo that features a memorial. At 10:40 am, on July 20, 1982 as Horse Guards were walking along South Carriage Drive in Hyde Park, on their way to the changing of the Horse Guards, a nail bomb, composed of 25 lbs of gelignite and…
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Hwaer cwom mearg?
There is an historical reason for the ceremonial axe….
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Marching Lines, Mounted Lines, Lined up Lines!
This week’s WordPress Photo Challenge is “Lines”. Here is my response with photos from the rehearsal of the Trooping of the Color in London England. Lines marching and mounted coming up the Mall in front of Buckingham Palace and the Horse Guards lined up waiting to start down the Mall. To see some of the…
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Layers upon layers of history and tradition.
The horses are layered one on top of the other.
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Heritage and History
But then my Aunt pointed out my Uncle Tim riding, in full regalia, behind the Queen!
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A Matched Pair
They have stood on guard at the Horse Guards since 1660.
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Winston and the Cavalry Blacks: High Days and Holidays
Some of the excitement was not planned!
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The Day I Met a Cavalry Black
I didn’t know him but I knew a lot about him.