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The Village Recruit is an 1805 genre painting by the Scottish artist David Wilkie. [1] [2] Painted at the time of the Napoleonic Wars it shows a recruiting party of the British Army in a country tavern where one young man has just enlisted and prepares to spend his King's shilling on further alcohol. [3]
A shilling of George III, king at the turn of the 19th century.. The King's shilling, sometimes called the Queen's shilling when the Sovereign is female, [1] is a historical slang term referring to the earnest payment of one shilling given to recruits to the armed forces of the United Kingdom in the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, although the practice dates back to the end of the English Civil ...
These funny dog Halloween costumes will make your pup stand out this October. Even better, you can easily DIY these ideas with just a few items.
[6] [7] A painting of the dog was also created by Reuben Ward Binks for the King. [8] After the death of the King on 6 May 1910, Caesar refused to eat, and would spend time whining outside the King's bedroom. [2] At one point, he managed to sneak into the King's bedroom and was found hiding under his bed by Queen Alexandra. [9]
Giddy up little doggie! This Western-style stand-up costume comes in sizes to fit canine Woody wannabes. Just slip their front paws into the little Wranglers, fasten the Velcro closure behind ...
Some dog owners invest in puzzle toys for their pets, while others prefer a more athletic activity like running an agility course together. There's no single correct way to keep your dog feeling ...
Staffordshire dog figurines are matching pairs of pottery spaniel dogs, standing guard, which were habitually placed on mantelpieces in 19th-century homes. Mainly manufactured in Staffordshire pottery , these earthenware figures were also made in other English counties and in Scotland.
Richard Shilling (born 1973) is a British artist and photographer working in the field of land art [1] and sculpture [2] in the North West of England. [3] He is currently artist in residence at The Middlewood Trust, Roeburndale. Shilling is known for his ephemeral and changing art works made from natural materials in natural settings outdoors ...