Belgium June 1815 Size:A4 a newly commissioned officer who

a newly commissioned officer who had celebrated his 15th birthday just three days before

but not for long

TORRIDON - Winter Pine Tree

The box (circa 1920's) has resided in the shed for over 40 years and seen sterling service transporting onions from the vegetable garden

evocative industrial images created by Barbara Renton Wood

Belgium June 1815 Size:A4 a newly commissioned officer whoThe Royal Engineers, Miners & Military Artificers Up to the early 18th century, engineers had been attached to the Army for specific campaigns but there was no permanent structure. The Royal Engineers were formed in 1716 as an all officer corps and remained so until they amalgamated with the Royal Sappers & Miners in 1856. The Royal Engineers were highly trained specialists, but there were very few of them. Until 1811 they wore blue uniforms, very