Londonderry by De Hooghe

Colourful image of this siege in Northern Ireland.

Brigade Games King Philips War figures

Thanks to Andrew - I didn't know about these 28mm figures - they look pretty useful for all sorts of things - like Monmouth rebels and so forth. More here.

Corps of Marines New Netherlands 1673-4

This image from the excellent Colonial American troops 1610-1774 Osprey by Chartrand/Rickman depicts a sergeant in Dutch New York. Snaphaunce muskets and cartridge boxes make this a well-equipped unit.

Fall of New Amsterdam 1664

Tomorrow is the anniversary of the British capture of New Amsterdam, precipitating the 2nd Anglo Dutch War. They recaptured it again in the 70s renaming it New Orange but negotiated it away in exchange for Surinam. That's my idea of what happened. I may have got it wrong. See some lovely reconstructions of Dutch colonial forts on the Rampjaar blog. I wonder if there's anyone out there who wargames these colonial actions in the Americas? Something for the Glory of the Sun range?

St James' Park

As to the date? I don't know. Here's the details I have
A perspective view of the Parade in St. James's Park
London: Robert Wilkinson, Bowles & Carver, Maurer, John (artist)

Encampment scene c1700

Artist Johann Elias Ridinger. More from this artist at Anne S K Brown. Biography of the artist here

Malplaquet 300th celebrations

If you were wondering how they celebrated the battle of Malplaquet then this footage should give you a fair idea. Looks like a fun evening.