Wargamers in the NYC area are asked to contact A. Margolis, 148 E. 84, No. 5D, New York City, N.Y. 10028, U.S.A. He is particularly interested in 15 and 25mm wargaming in Ancient (WGR) and Napoleonic (CLS) periods.
The Stretford Tactical Society held its first game meeting at the Stretford Civic Theatre on Saturday, 11th January 1975 at 6 p.m. and thereafter meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month. The Theatre is within easy reach of most parts of the Greater Manchester Area. All types of board and table-top games will be played and more meetings will be arranged if there is sufficient demand. Enquiries to C.B.Tofalos, 2 Almond Walk, Partington, Manchester M31 4PH - telephon number 061-7753930.
John Norris of Hillside, Jackson's Lane, Highgate Village, London N6 5SR, will be pleased to hear from anyone interested in Seven Years War gaming, and particularly from those who would be interested in meetings in central London.
A NATIONAL ARMY MUSEUM RELEASE - MODEL SOLDIERS: The National Army Museum is now showing part of its collection of model soldiers in the entrance hall.
Model warriors have been made from many different materials for use as votive gifts to the gods, for decoration, as toys and for military instruction. Battles fought with them have been included in the training of soldiers. The history of model soldiers can be traced back to ancient Egypt, but it was not until the eighteenth century that they were mass produced. From that date the flat, halfround, solid, and hollow-cast figures began to make their appearance. The museum's display contains examples of all these types. Alongside a representative display of William Britaints early hollowcast figures are modern examples of slate, metal and rubber moulds for casting figures. Over 200 soldiers are on parade.
For further information please telephone me on 01-730-0717 Ext 22 or drop me a line Elizabeth Talbot Rice, National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, London SW3 4HT.
Medals and decorations awarded to the Coldstream Guards and formerly housed in the regimental headquarters are now on loan to the National Army Museum. A selection is on show in the Uniform Gallery. Valour, long service, campaign, commemorative medals are included, as well as regimental insignia ranging from the middle of the seventeenth century to the second world war. These I have never before been seen by the public and, although only part of the regimental collection, they illustrate clearly the long and remarkable history of a great British regiment.
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