Re-enacting Memory: 10 years ago today, Day 2 of Waterloo 200.
We were defending the Hougoumont structure.
There was not much left of the walls after the battle moved away from us!
Tom Fournier
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On this date 10 years ago.
Back in Brussels.
After having heard about the big events for decades, at last we have had our Waterloo!
Waterloo 200 in 2015.
The first battle on the evening of the 19th.
Experienced that "oh damn!" feeling when forced to remain in square with cavalry milling nearby and infantry coming up to pound us.
Something not many folks have seen!
INSIDE the courtyard at La Haye Sainte.
In 2015 it was on our route to the battlefield but the column stalled as a cannon broke a little ramp/bridge on the other side.
Gave us a chance for a look around!
https://youtu.be/23--XjuyTH4?si=3WJLWkgrrzbUiaBi
On this 210th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, we look back at this narrated slide show I did of the Canadian expedition to Waterloo 200!
On this date in 2015, I finally made it to Waterloo!
I had heard the stories of previous events for years.
I was determined to go. Just did not think I had to lead an organizing committee to get there!
In 2015 the battle recreations were to fall on the evenings of the 19th and 20th.
Reenacting memory: from 10 years when the Crown Forces North America arrive at the Allied Camp for Waterloo 200.
Re-enacting Memory: 2015. In Pursuit of Napoleon!
Amsterdam to Antwerp, trying to ignore the distractions!
And then onto Brussels.
After years of planning and working on the Canadian expedition, we were getting close!
Whoops, more darn distractions!
Re-enacting Memory: 9 years ago in Bath.
Worlds collide! (on the Road to Waterloo 2015).
Re-enacting Memory: 2015. (On the Road to Waterloo) Cardiff and area.
After a day of ceremonies, a free day. Our wonderful local friends took us out for adventures.
We finished our day with a visit with the Comrades Association and in the Sergeant's Mess. (Maindy Barracks)
Reenacting Memory: 2025 Stoney Creek.
Saturday afternoon tactical demonstration.
Photos by Michael Hurley
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Photos are mine with the exception of the shot of the Queen on the ramp in the stadium which is from the stadium website.
I am on the right hand side, second up from the floor!
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Re-enacting Memory: 10 years ago today. (2015 our prelude to Waterloo)
We were in Cardiff at the Millennium Stadium as part of the Colours Ceremony for the Royal Welsh.
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It is hard to explain to people who do not do it, just what reenacting means to me.
This is my home away from home, my community, my second family and many of my best friends.
Every time I go to an event it feels like a major reunion!
Re-enacting Memory: 2015 the adventure starts.
Heading off to celebrations in Cardiff and then onto Waterloo!
Doing this again in 2 weeks!
Reenacting memory: 2024 Stoney Creek.
Heading that way to set up this afternoon!
Photos by Mike Wonnacott
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