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Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:06 pm
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Mark

Magaluf - have you ever seen the place Smile your honestly better off at Brecon, believe me Smile

Andy

Wed Mar 21, 2012 2:10 pm
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A Cwmbran man who earned the Victoria Cross for his part in the 1879 defence of Rorke's Drift is to be honoured with a new memorial in his home town.

Abergavenny-born John Fielding joined the 24th ...

Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:11 am
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Thank you for all this Peter, really helpful. Will let you know how I get on.

Andy

Mon Feb 13, 2012 11:11 am
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Samuel Wassall was born at Number 11 Court, Alcester Street, Deritend, Aston, Birmingham, on 28th July 1856. He was the son of Thomas Wassall, a wire-worker, and his wife Elizabeth (formerly Silk). Sa ...

Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:09 am
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Call for Birmingham Zulu War hero to get Broad Street starBirmingham Post Feb 13 2012
A Victoria Cross hero who battled Zulu warriors should be recognised on Birmingham's Walk of Fame in Broad Stre ...

Fri Nov 18, 2011 2:06 pm
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Gosh - I took my Sheldon signed copy along to Waterstones a few months back in the hope of adding Michael Caine signiture, no luck, security would not allow me past, just think what it would have been ...

Wed Feb 23, 2011 2:24 pm
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Hi Scorer,

There are still many gaps, however, lots of information can be found in the 'Legacy' series by Kris Wheatley - well worth checking out her research
http://www.rorkesdriftlegacy.com/
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Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:30 am
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Fred Hitch VC - St Nicholas Churchyard, Old Chiswick, London

The District line crosses Chiswick, the London Underground stations are (east-west): Stamford Brook, Turnham Green, Chiswick Park and G ...

Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:26 am
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Composer John Barry dies aged 77 Barry's Bond scores included Goldfinger and You Only Live Twice Composer John Barry, famous for his work on Born Free, Midnight Cowboy and the James Bond films, has di ...

Fri Dec 24, 2010 10:41 am
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Alan, Peter and All

Echo Peter's words

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

Andy

Thu Nov 25, 2010 8:23 am
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Well worth a look - top class site, well done Kris.

http://www.rorkesdriftlegacy.com/

Tue Nov 23, 2010 1:58 pm
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Have to disagree with you chaps Smile

I thought the experience of visiting St Winnow Church Lostwithiel was top class. Thought they had kept a tasteful mix of old rural parish church with a fitting ...

Fri Nov 12, 2010 10:03 am
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Thanks - Just answered my own question - Well it was early Confused

Fri Nov 12, 2010 8:47 am
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Does anyone have the 17 names of those killed - Defence of Rorke's Drift. I have 13 but missing the other 4.

Thanks
Andy

Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:08 am
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Thank you Martin.

My records do have buried in the family vault at Clonagem Church, Curraghmore, County Waterford, Ireland, but trying to find the place is a nightmare, I've tried and friend has tr ...
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