Friday, 2 October 2026

 

The Troop - Riding Through History - All for One!

 Alan Larsen says 'Reconstruction of 1630s Musketeers du Roi. At this period the cross on the Tabard/ Cassock had apparently not yet acquired the gold Fleur de lys often seen in film adaptations.' (4) Facebook


Harquebusier Armour of Alexander Popham, c.1630, III.1956 and III.1957-8

The Littlecote collection of arms and armour is the largest and most important surviving armoury from the time of the British Civil Wars. It was formed by the Parliamentarian colonel and MP for Bath, Alexander Popham.

Originally housed at Littlecote House in Wiltshire, the future of this unique armoury came under threat when it was put up for sale at auction in 1985. Fortunately, after a major fundraising and publicity campaign, the Armouries saved the collection for the nation.


Bath city walls

 
There aren't many bits of Bath's city walls left or many 17th century buildings. 

Bath in 1723 by William Stukeley




Wednesday, 30 September 2026

I Am Minded to Rise

This is a good book. A fairly slight book but interesting. This is one of the pics in the book.