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A Horse, A Horse . . .

Posted on January 19, 2015 by kayjayaitch

The use of horses in warfare has long been known, bolstered by the romantic imagery of classic poetry and the magic that is Hollywood. The armour clad Knight on his armour clad charger has long been a familiar figure in … Continue reading →

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The Ration of Fashion

Posted on June 7, 2011 by kayjayaitch

Tighten Your Belts Please! Part 1 of 3 On the 1st June, 1940, for the first time ever, clothing came under the strictures of rationing. The Palace of Westminster, rather than Paris, would dictate what could be worn, how long … Continue reading →

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