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Frank,

As you know Brett is a kind Gentleman, it is always a pleasure to speak to him.

Paul

Frank Kelley wrote: Paul,
I think perhaps, that I should add, that I know that Brett has a superb collection, so I think you are very lucky indeed to have any item from it!
Frank

Interestingly, a certain Charles Dickens also wrote "Hard Times" set in Manchester too, very fitting in my case!

coldstream wrote: Frank,

Many thanks for your comments, Christmas at our house may be a lttle "Oliver Twist" this year

Cheers
Paul

Frank Kelley wrote: Again, a superb medal, you know what Paul, Christmas must be great at your house!

coldstream wrote: 4345 Pte.E.B.Oakes 18th Hussars
Private Oakes died of disease at Ladysmith on the 15th of February 1900 he is buried at Intombi Cemetery.
Medal acquired from the Brett Hendey collection, thank you Brett.
Any comments welcome.

Paul

I ventured to York today to look at the memorial plaque in York Minster to the 18th Hussars.
Pte.Oakes is listed on the memorial which is a nice brass plaque situated just inside the side doors adjacent to the undercroft.
Unfortunately this is probably one of the darkest parts of the Minister and because the plaque is polished brass, flash was useless, so please excuse the poor efforts.
In the main part of the Minister there are several memorials to South African casualties, I hope they may be of interest.







Cheers
Paul

Some memorials York Minster

Some memorials York Minster

Some memorials York Minster