Friday, 28 November 2025

Viborgs Läns Regt by Johan Gardin

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Viborg province Regt, hautboist 1701. The hautbois, or oboe, successor to the shawm, was said to be 'an outdoors instrument' with a sound resembling bagpipes which may help explain its military appeal.

"30. Marche d.' Infanterie" (Reconstructed Carolean March, 1715) - Hautbois & Drums

 JGBaroque - YouTube

Drawing to AI Ralph Mitchard

 Inspired by Franc's work I had another bash at AI. 

Kirke's Lamb 1685

Prussia 1700

WSS French

Wednesday, 26 November 2025

Cádiz expedition (1625)

The Cádiz expedition of 1625 was a naval expedition against Spain by English and Dutch forces. The plan was put forward because after the Dissolution of the Parliament of 1625, George Villiers, 1st Duke of BuckinghamLord High Admiral, wanted to undertake an expedition that would match the exploits of the raiders of the Elizabethan era and in doing so, would return respect to the country and its people after the political stress of the preceding years.[4] It was a major fiasco resulting in a Spanish victory.[1][2]