Saturday, 31 October 2009

Remembering Nelson

The Trafalquar at Greenwich. Outside is the Nelson statue.
A model of Nelso that was on offer at Italian news agents.I still have a lot £5.50 each.

Tradition private


Secker aiding Nelson.He was shot in the shoulder but the ball travelled down his spine.




nother of the myriad of British pus called Nelson




Looking from inside the Greenwich naval museum




What he wore








He stands guarding the Thames outside the Trafalquar Tavern in Greenwich.You don't get a pub more British than this





Wednesday, 21 October 2009

This is a really nice Benbros figure
This group are still being produced.Readyb to be shipped!

Saturday, 10 October 2009

bits

Hopalong Cassidy =timpo
Taylor and Barrett =Governess cart

Mechanical Man=Hill

Farmer=Hill




Friday, 9 October 2009

ITALIANS

Neopolitan Cavalry at the time of the war with Austria
Piacenzan Hussar

Sardinian Guard.All figures are toy like and were sold recently in the newstands across Italy


Garibaldans at the front




sardinian Grenadiers 1850



Thursday, 1 October 2009

RENVOIZE TIMPO AD BARCLAY

These are Renvoize. An old old London firm that I collect
Barclay.I don't like them much but this is nice

Timpo' Circus figure