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Just acquired the following NORTHUMBERLAND LIGHT INFANTRY MILITIA (later 3rd Bn Northumberland Fusiliers): An archive of documents, letters, etc. re : Coquetdale Ward (Northumberland) militia. Almost all second half of 1852. Consists of the following items : Coquetdale Ward minute book of deputy lieutenantsLarge half-leather bound volume with leather label on upper board. About 95% of leaves blank. Mostly concerns 1852Contains the followingList of deputy lieutenantsManuscript entries for several meetings2pp printed document re : volunteers4 page list of quota of men by wardBlank application form for militia volunteers, with regulationsFolded poster "Northumberland light infantry regiment of militia, Coquetdale Ward"5 circulars written by William Dickson [*]90 filled-in attestation forms for militia volunteers (W.O. form 798A)[*]Tied bundle of documents with lists of volunteers by ward. Over 70 entries for Alnwick, only a handful (or none) entries for other wards[*]Folded poster "Northumberland light infantry regiment of militia, Bamburgh Ward"[*]Large notice "Northumberland light infantry regiment of militia, volunteers required in Coquetdale Ward" bounty £6, dated September 4th, 1852[*]Newcastle polling district, 6 sheets with notes added on reverse re: volunteers[*]Letter from William Dickson to the war office[*]Manuscript report of the proceedings of the deputy lieutenants for Coquetdale ward (written on reverse of Newcastle polling district lists) + another, similar[*]c.30 other related letters, notes, etc.

Haha, OK, if any speculators out there want to offer me £100 total, post free for my four, I'll let you take them off my hands! :blush:

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Leigh, What a great thread. Some corkers. Here's a few more:

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Here's a couple of pictures from my (really) dark days at Depot Para, Browning Barracks, Aldershot in 1986. An unwanted return to bed blocks and locker layouts, as a pad this nearly did my head in. I had last did these on my very last full day of training at DQD, Bassingbourne Barracks, Royston in 1982. I was a L/Cpl and had transfered and was put in a recruit platoon at week 11 (I think). Hence the stripe and (as yet) no wings on the uniform items in the cupboard. Meanwhile my previous Company, X Coy, 1RRF was doing an exercise in Wadi Rum in Jordan, running around in the footsteps of my hero T.E Lawrence. "Oh whata mistaka to maka"

Sorry Mervyn, I hate letting the side down, but although I've been to the wood and know a few of the King's Troop, I can't tell great stories as I was never a member. My avatar is a clue, I was in G Parachute Bty (Mercer's Troop) RHA, a Battery in 7 PARA RHA.

Out of interest. Here's a Midlothian Coast Artillery busby. This is no longer in my collection.

Merv, That is definately RE as stated previously. Incidently if you look it has 9 flames not 7. Modern RHA don't wear a badge in the busby. RHA are very much still around. The public face is The King's Troop, a Battery sized Troop, obviously well known and Mounted. Then there's 1st Regiment RHA, 3rd Regiment RHA and 7th Parachute Regiment RHA. Cheers Mike (ex RHA) Posted a few pic's for interest sake (?).

Nice badge Graham, it sometimes pays to take a punt. As we all know Dennis' book isn't complete and though still an outstanding work isn't gospel either. I reckon your one of the few NF collectors out there that could be classed as almost an authority, so if you think it's a good un, I'll keep my eyes peeled. Cheers for the help with the 3rd Vol Bn Pipers. Mike

Here's a query that I'm hoping Leigh or Graham can help me with. A friend of mine has the following 3rd Vol Bn pipers badge. It has the name J.Stewart on the back and he would like to know more about him... can anyone supply any info?

I know all the faces but some of the names escape my depleting cells! Due to the recognition of 3 & 6 front row I'm also certain its an RRU (Regular Radio Users) Cadre. Heres the ones I can remember (ignoring RANKS and the 2 PARA guys). looking L-R Top row: 1. ? 2. Hodgson. 3. ? 4.Baz Light. 5. ? Middle row: 1. Whitelock. 2. 'Tim' Simpson 3. ? 4. Halliwell. 5. Billy Newby. 6. ? Front row: 1. Reggie Ebanks. 2. ? 3. Schofield 4. Signals Officer ? 5. ? 6. Hawkins 7. ?

Graham, ref post 102. Due to serving with most on it, this is definately 1st Bn at SBA Episkopi Garrison sometime between 1986-88. This easily explains The Para's where also at SBA Dekhilia at that time either before 2RRF or just after. Due to the mix up of Companies within the group most likely a water / hygiene course as I dont think some of the persons on it where ever Signals or JNCO's so it probably rules out JNCO's Cadre or B2 Sigs, nevermind the PARA members who probably wouldn't attend a skills course run by percieved mere lesser mortals!.

Here's an oddity. A version of the St.George's Gazette. 1st Bn RRF Canterbury 1989. Sorry for size of pics. I cannot seem to get a happy medium. I get it to say 110k on photoshop, but it's only 30k when posted...

Here's the inside of the VIP cover showing the programme as we would have got it.

Here's a couple of items inspired by Graham's NF ephemera posings on that thread. Here's a VIP bound presentation of Colours programme from the 2nd Bn RRF Dale Bks Chester 30th June 1995

Graham, many thanks. It's great to see some NF related ephemera. You often see all but the rarest of badges but there's something special about that old bit of paper or card that survives when most if not all others are long discarded. Here's my sole bit of NF related paperwork. An unused card from WO's & Sgts 43rd (Northumberland) Royal Tank Regiment 6th City Bn. Royal Northumberland Fusiliers St. Georges Drill Hall Newcastle upon Tyne. Undated but pre 1952.

The Escort to the Colour and the Colour. Newcastle Upon Tyne Civic Centre. Incidently where I was married! Photo Mr Gannon

Drummie the band and his men! Photo Mr Gannon.

The Colours. Lovely! Photo Mr Gannon

Here's a photo of the Pioneers at the 40th Anniversary march through Newcastle. The Aprons seem poor quality and have lost the badges and the Pioneer Sgt has lost his beard. Photo courtesy of Mr Gannon.

Two well known Z Coy personalities Auchnacloy 1984