Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life…
Filed under Crookham 2009, Holidays
You are on a horse riding away.
On the left side is a long drop.
On the right is an Elephant going at the same speed.
In front is a Kangaroo which you can’t pass.
Behind is a Lion.
How do you get out of this dangerous situation?
Highlight for the answer: Get off the kids roundabout and start acting your [...]
19 Comments CherryPie on Nov 23rd 2009
Filed under Crookham 2009, Holidays
There are too many people, and too few human beings.
Robert Zend
15 Comments CherryPie on Nov 22nd 2009
Filed under Crookham 2009, Holidays
After the battle, the bodies of both armies were taken to briefly rest at the nearby church of St Paul’s at Branxton. The church was rebuilt in 1849, so very little of the original building remains.
***Index to my posts on Flodden.***
10 Comments CherryPie on Oct 31st 2009
Filed under Crookham 2009, Heritage, Holidays
A brief Guide to the Battle
Guest post by Armchair General
The Scots launched their first attack against the English when troops under the command of Home and Huntley attacked the relatively weak English right which was commanded by Edmund Howard. The English were heavily pressed by this attack and held their line only when cavalry under [...]
11 Comments CherryPie on Oct 29th 2009
Filed under Crookham 2009, Heritage, Holidays
The outflanking tactic of the English army forced the Scottish army to move from their strong position on Flodden Ridge. They moved to a new position at Branxton where the English army had chosen to position themselves.
View from where the Scottish army was positioned at Branxton:
The view from the English position can be seen on [...]
7 Comments CherryPie on Oct 28th 2009
Filed under Crookham 2009, Heritage, Holidays
Whilst the Scottish army was taking up a very strong position on Flodden Edge, the English army was also on the march.
The English army originally mustered at Newcastle, but this location was found to be unsuitable so they moved to Bolton. From there they started their march towards the Flodden battlefield. The English commanders realised [...]
13 Comments CherryPie on Oct 27th 2009
Filed under Crookham 2009, Heritage, Holidays
Following their departure from Etal the next port of call for the Scottish army was Ford Castle where the army stayed encamped for 5 days before departing for Flodden Ridge. On James’ departure he torched the castle.
These days the castle mainly operates as a residential field study outdoor centre for young people and is not [...]
13 Comments CherryPie on Oct 26th 2009
