tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon

Reenacting Memory: Waterloo, 2015. Another photo by Kevin Wolf. A companion to yesterday's post.

The first night, the walls of the structure were destroyed.

For the second night, there were attempts by those inside to fabricate something.

But they did not last long.

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon

Re-enacting Memory: Back to Waterloo, 2015. I love this photo by Kevin Wolf. I use as the wallpaper on my computer.

He is inside the "Hougoumont" structure as we defend against a French attack.

This was the second night of the reenactment.

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon

Re-enacting Memory: my previous marquee.

Photo was taken at night, the tent is illuminated by the lanterns on the table.

Who knows what mischief I was up to!

One of my favourite pictures, taken by Alan Pinn

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon

https://youtu.be/Unne7-zAd80?si=6h9vg-WgItJWtibX

From our reenacting world but of interest to Napoleonic/War of 1812 enthusiasts.

Bugle calls were used to manage the troops in the field.

Here are some we are to employ this year.

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon

Re-enacting Memory: Waterloo 2015 again. So much rich material from that event.

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tom4141tom , 2 months ago to histodon

Reenacting Memory: 2015 Waterloo.

Hanging in a field with my buddy Ross Flowers @histodons @histodon #napoleonicwars

tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon

Reenacting memories: Waterloo 2015.

My BS finally caught up with me!

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tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon

Re-enacting Memory: 2015 Waterloo 200

A shame, I do not know who the photographer is.

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tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodon

Reenacting memory: Waterloo 2015.

Some of my most vivid memories are being in square and being attacked by cavalry.

Photo by Andreas Springer

(I am in that square!)

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tom4141tom , 3 months ago to histodons

Re-enacting Memory: 2019, Stoney Creek.

In honour of St. Patrick's Day, that time the 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment joined us and created the bathing moment that was part of the aftermath of the Battle of Maida (1806).

(Borrowed from Peter Joseph Laramie)

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tom4141tom , 5 months ago to histodons

https://www.youtube.com/live/q6vph6b8f-M?si=Vxrm3RhgU5f-T1Ph

The recording of yesterday's talk is now available on our YouTube channel.

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tom4141tom , 5 months ago to histodons

This afternoon! 14:00 eastern time, streaming live on our YouTube channel and FREE to everyone!

https://www.youtube.com/@HeritageDaysHistorySymposium

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tom4141tom , 5 months ago to histodons

https://www.historysymposium.com/event/nicholas-hall-artillery-of-the-napoleonic-era/

This Saturday!

We still have spots available for this FREE talk!

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tom4141tom , 6 months ago to histodons

Reenacting Memory: you know what comes next!

Great photo by Michael Hurley!

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tom4141tom , 6 months ago to histodons

Re-enacting Memory: Waterloo 2015

Cavalry in the area, we formed square.

Also gives a neat view of the grandstands and spectators.

I remember feeling really vulnerable with infantry shooting us as we were awaiting the cavalry soaking up their shots.

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tom4141tom , 6 months ago to histodons

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/770735499627?aff=oddtdtcreator

We just wrapped up 2023 and we are less than a month until our 2024 season kicks off!

January 13th with have Nick Hall from the Royal Armouries talking to us about artillery!

Registration in link.

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tom4141tom , 6 months ago to histodons

Our History Symposium website is being a little funky but we can start to get some information out there!

Our January speaker is Nick Hall, Curator Emeritus for the Royal Armouries.

Details are here:

https://www.historysymposium.com/nicholas-hall/

Registration is here:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/nick-hall-artillery-in-the-napoleonic-era-tickets-770735499627?aff=oddtdtcreator

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tom4141tom , 7 months ago to histodons

Drill, c.1807 (Print after J. Atkinson, Anne S.K. Brown Collection)

I love this print for many of the little details!

The troops drilling in barracks coats (long sleeved waistcoats), the fugelman, the Sergeants in parade dress and the Officers observing!

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tom4141tom , 7 months ago to histodons

Re-enacting Memory: sort of ... that time in 2011 when my sisters and I traveled to Germany with our Mom.

It was her first time back since she left as a young girl. Part of our quest was to find relatives still living there. Our cousins in Leipzig studied us on Facebook and saw my reenacting photos and felt they had to take me to see the Monument to the Battle of the Nations.

An amazing site! A fabulous visit. An incredible trip.

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tom4141tom , 7 months ago to histodons

Hey! I do have memories today!

Re-enacting Memory: Waterloo 2015.

Firing by companies and wondering about the hold-up!

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tom4141tom , 8 months ago to histodons

I find this photo compelling as it illustrates, what would be a wartime strength company, somewhere just over 70 muskets.

41st Regiment reenactors and the 41st squaddies (summer students - white trousers) from Fort George under my command at Fort Erie.

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tom4141tom , 8 months ago to histodons

Re-enacting memory: this pioneer knows things ...

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tom4141tom , 9 months ago to histodons

Re-enacting Memory: on campaign, oh say somewhere in Europe, possibly Belgium. 2015

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tom4141tom , 9 months ago to histodons

Some times you encounter a moment that you can not resist!

In 2019 in the Wellington Arch in London, England.

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tom4141tom , 10 months ago to histodons

Re-enacting memory: one week ago today. The Napoleonic event at Fort Erie.

Photos by Michael Hurley.

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