Stirring Memories revived
Is the plump evening -suited chap, pipe firmly clamped, recalling his South African War service of the previous decade, his Officer Training Corps days at public school or reflecting on current events?
Maven Musings
Ogden’s “Guinea-Gold” Cigarettes Boer War advertising campaign 1899 – 1901
Ogden’s military advertising campaigns of the Boer war launched in the Illustrated London News magazine (hereafter ILN) of 9 September 1899, a month before the official declaration on 11 October.
Smoke and Mirrors – Ogden’s “Guinea-Gold” Illustrated London News advertising campaigns, 1891 and after.
Ogden’s “Guinea-Gold” Illustrated London News advertising campaigns, 1891 and after.
Bearing Swords at the Tower of London
Penny Mordaunt’s appearance at the Coronation has drawn much comment on social media as an impressive physical feat, and breaching boys-only sword bearing.