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  1. Mr. Godfrey

    Giant Pith Helmet Thread of Doom

    Theodore Roosevelt - Safari group
  2. Mr. Godfrey

    Giant Pith Helmet Thread of Doom

    Doh, how could I forget Norman Parkinson's Art of Travel!. My copy is in the loft with broken frame along with one of my pith helmets.
  3. Mr. Godfrey

    Giant Pith Helmet Thread of Doom

    Thank you Mr Jones, he has some fine artwork that captures the mood of adventure (and pith helmets :-) I think. This painting was produced for the cover of the book Karamojo Safari by W.D.M. Bell, which is a first edition by Safari Press of Bell’s 1949 book covering his hunting trips into...
  4. Mr. Godfrey

    Giant Pith Helmet Thread of Doom

    The Art of John Seerey-Lester Oh, and is that Renault's camp?
  5. Mr. Godfrey

    Giant Pith Helmet Thread of Doom

    All images care of Christopher Clarke Antiques Dealers in Campaign Furniture www.campaignfurniture.com I have no connection with Christopher Clarke Antiques - but thought the pith helmets suited this thread.
  7. Mr. Godfrey

    Giant Pith Helmet Thread of Doom

    Portraits of Officers of the Lancashire Fusiliers by McNeil These six amusing watercolour portraits show eight fellow officers of the artist John McNeil from his regiment the Lancashire Fusiliers. McNeil was a Manchester born, soldier artist who enlisted in the Fusiliers on the 28th October...
  8. Mr. Godfrey

    Fantasy Vehicle

    Well, following a lottery win or divorce! mine would be a VW Kubelwagon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7UfmZhmhSc&list=PL920DDF556BC46AC7&feature=player_detailpage
  9. Mr. Godfrey

    What Was The Last Movie You Watched?

    "Before the rains" Before the Rains is set in 1930s Malabar District of the Madras Presidency of British India, against the backdrop of a growing nationalist movement. An idealistic young Indian man, T.K. (Rahul Bose) finds himself torn between his ambitions for the future and his loyalty...
  10. Mr. Godfrey

    Giant Pith Helmet Thread of Doom

    Harrumph!!! I say, steady on old boy! ;-) She is rather, isn't she, I must admit. The young fellows outfit is superb also the daughters attire is marvelous - Pity the youth of today cannot see sense, eh? It is such a touching picture. I'm so glad Dan posted it.
  11. Mr. Godfrey

    Project Edelweiss 2012

    Thank you Patrick. As ever it looks and sounds like a really good event, the photos and film you and Bruno share with us all are inspiring. It looks like a great adventure to be part of and I hope, one that continues for many, many years to come. Thank you.
  13. Mr. Godfrey

    Giant Pith Helmet Thread of Doom

    LOL, thanks Dan, that's made my day! I can only dream that my family would dress like that. I love that picture. Keep up the good work, Dan.
  14. Mr. Godfrey

    Giant Pith Helmet Thread of Doom

    Thanks Dan!, now I have to make time to visit Kelmarsh - soooo little time :-) Quote The Revenge of the 'Bitter Enders' Travel with us to South Africa, 1901, where the Boer war continues as the British try to kill or capture the Boer mounted commandos who refuse to surrender to their rule...
  15. Mr. Godfrey

    Giant Pith Helmet Thread of Doom

    one must be prepared ;-)
  16. Mr. Godfrey

    Giant Pith Helmet Thread of Doom

    Found a few photos of pith helmets in this YT video - about 01:11 onwards. http://youtu.be/I2OyPCxDIsw
  17. Mr. Godfrey

    Giant Pith Helmet Thread of Doom

    To add to Dan's great collection: Jim Corbett
  19. Mr. Godfrey

    Giant Pith Helmet Thread of Doom

    Hey, Oldsarge, let us know how you get on, I want one too :D. May try to use that t-shirt paper and a old t-shirt to see how that works.
  20. Mr. Godfrey

    Giant Pith Helmet Thread of Doom

    You are so right!. It is brilliant, well done Dan for finding it and sharing.
  21. Mr. Godfrey

    Giant Pith Helmet Thread of Doom

    Super collection of pictures, Dan. Thanks for posting.
  22. Mr. Godfrey

    Giant Pith Helmet Thread of Doom

    Hey, is that not Renault's "Weekend Safari" thread!!! :D:D:D
  23. Mr. Godfrey

    Vintage Barbour jackets

    I had a 'Solway Zipper' very early 80's followed by a "Border" which I still have (at least 24-5 years old - getting on a bit) and I have a Durham which I keep in the car. I do have a quilted shooting gilet also Barbour and again 27 years old but in poor health I am afraid. I did have a...

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