I have 2 cds with the complete collection of the zulu war as it was covered by the London illustrated news back in 1879.The CDs contain every artical printer from Jan 1879 to June 1879
These will go to the top poster on the 1879zuluwar.talk-forums.com Good Luck.
Luckly winner to be announced on the 22nd Jan 2010

Pete Admin

Just a reminder.
The competion that was started back in March 2009 for the 2 London illustrated news 1879 cds, ends on the 22nd Jan 2010 (Wonder why I picked that date)

Hi Admin

How does this work? Is it the number of posts you post or by points?

Hi 1879graves. Top poster wins, Obviously there are only a few that can win as it started in March. I shall add a top poster chart on home page.

Your running 2nd. see chart bottom of home page.

I know i am not going to win :lol!: - but please tell me how you get points ?

Hi Admin

In that case, there is no catching the top poster :lol!:

Looks like it you 90th -- not been such a bad year then , lost the ashes but won the CDs :lol!:

:lol!: I like that garywilson1 :lol!:

I am only 300+ posts behind him :lol!:

I do believe that no one could catch him at this late stage :confused: well done 90th

Hi Admin

Are we counting you in on this competion then?

I did not think you could win your own prize

I'm well out of it. Mind you I would mind a copy. :confused:

Dave.

Hi Dave

I would like a copy aswell :) I think Admin should give us all a copy for Christmas :confused:
:lol!:

Santa Pete ? :lol!: :confused:

If 90th is the winner. I will let him decide if he wants to keep them himself. Or if he wants me to sent copies to those that would like them. So its now Santa 90th. :confused:

Hi 90th

Mate, friend, pal, buddy, blood brother, best mate, best friend and now Santa :confused:
Do not forget your friends on the forum if you win :lol!:

Do the right thing 90th. :confused:

hi pete,
If I"m the winner I wont feel like santa :confused: ....... unless I have several to deliver
hint , hint , looks like its back to SANTA PETE.
Cheers 90th .

Only 12 days to go. Just out of interest the discs contain the following.

These are just some of the hundreds of articles and engravings:

· The Zulu War in South Africa
· Durbar Mounted Volunteers
· Natal Police, Under Major Dartnell, on their way to the front
· Colonel Pearson's camp on the lower Tugela
· Embarkation of the 91st Highlanders at Southampton
· Departure of the 17th Lancers from Victoria Dock, Blackwall
· Colonel Glyn's force crossing the Buffalo River Valley, near Rork's Drift
· British troops attacked and defeated by 20,000 Zulus at Isandhlwana
· The Lageer method of defence
· The Helliograph at work, Flashing messages to a Beleaguered Force
· The 91st Regiment leaving camp at Durban for the front
· Troops crossing the Tugela under the inspection of Lord Chelmsford
· Lord Chelmsford following the body of the Prince Imperial at Itelezi Camp
· General Dewdigate interrogating a zulu spy at his head-quarters, Landman's drift
· Death of Lieutenant Frith in skirmish at Erzungayan Hill
· Ambassadors from King Cetewayo to sue for peace
· The March to Ulandi - Occupation of a military kraal by British Troops
· The Battle of Ulandi : inside the square
· Ulandi in flames - Burning of Cetewayo's House
· Shelling Kraals across the Umvolosi River
· The Zulu War ended when King Cetawayo was defeated by British troops at Ulundi.

The Illustrated London News is probably the most interesting of the "magazine" newspapers published. A weekly publication, it contains a superb collection of news and informative articles, and lots of excellent illustrations ranging from those depicting overseas events in all parts of the world, and those in England. Churches, people, wonderful early views of towns and villages, etc. It provides an excellent source of reference material for historians and genealogists.

Sounds good, Are you looking to do another competion after this one.

Dave

Admin. I have sent you a P/M

One from me also Admin.

Just out of interest. Who won the CD's

S.D

Our good old friend 90th. Well done to him.