Today, 30th January 2015, marks the 50 anniversary of the solemn occasion of the State Funeral of one of our greatest statesman Sir Winston Churchill following his passing on 24th January 1965. Sir Winston Churchill was the only "commoner", i.e non Royal, in the 20th Century to be awarded the honour of a State Funeral. … Continue reading 50th Anniversary of the State Funeral of Sir Winston Churchill
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A(12) Jubilee for the Jubilee!
This weekend the Country celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of her Majesty whilst bunting manufacturers reflect on the good times and worry about their ongoing share price and the inevitable drop in sales. To mark the occasion in Southern style I thought I would share a few pictures of my Adams A12 'Jubilee' class 0-4-2 locomotive number 528. Built originally in … Continue reading A(12) Jubilee for the Jubilee!