Our 3rd Journal released

Our 3rd Journal released

This edition is devoted to the CIV, or the City of London Imperial Volunteers. I was aware of the unit and the reason for their recruitment at very short notice, but beyond that I was a little hazy. The whole issue was raised by my son and this journal edition is the result.

The Society continues to attract new members and our library is an excellent source of research for members. If you have any material that would enhance our material, please let me know.

Likewise, if …

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Our Second Journal released

Our Second Journal released

Dear readers,

The Society has got off to a very good start and we are attracting thousands of visitors.  The majority of site visits come in equal proportions from the UK and USA, followed closely by Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Curiously, the South Africans bring up the rear.

I am delighted that the second journal has some really interesting articles. Prof. John Laband uses two articles to explore the Battle of Majuba and his insight reveals a fascinating perspective of this battle. The article by Prof. John Hannavy gives …

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The Anglo Boer War Historical Society Exhibition

The Anglo Boer War Historical Society Exhibition

Tenterden Museum will be hosting our Anglo Boer War Historical Society photographic, artefacts and medals exhibition between the 28th March – 14th April 2013.

There is a  unique collection of photographs and accounts of a local man’s experiences in Africa including medals – artefacts – and memorabilia.

There will also be free valuations at the weekends so please bring your Boer War memorabilia and artefacts with you for our experts to view.

Please click on the links below for more details:

Tenterden Museum website

Directions

 

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Boer War Society Exhibition, Easter 2013

Boer War Society Exhibition, Easter 2013

With the assistance of the Anglo-Boer War Historical Society,Tenterden Museum in Kent is proposing to hold a Boer War exhibition at Easter 2013. In recent years the venue has held a number of similar exhibitions, including those of the Anglo Zulu War and World War One, which were a great success. The provisional date for the start of the Boer War exhibition is Easter 2013.

The exhibition will display a combination of photographs and sketches along with artefacts and memorabilia from the war. A special feature …

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