A Brew Up in Chocolate Town
On the 27th August, 1944, Trooper Richard Aldred and his Cromwell crew of the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards approached a crucifix just outside the Normandy village of Bournville-Sainte-Croix (code-named Chocolate Town).
As they turned to the right a shell, Richard believes to have been from an 88mm gun, struck their tank and disabled it. The whole crew got out and made for a ditch as the tank brewed-up.
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This illustration has been created with the help of Richard and represents one of the defining moments of his war.
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The original painting is ink, watercolour and pencil, and comes in a solid oak frame. The frame measures approximately 88cm x 67cm, the painting is approximately 77cm x50cm.
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The original painting comes with a signed certificate of authenticity by Richard and myself.
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The highly limited edition of 10 prints, signed by Richard, give you the chance to own a tiny slice of the history of the Normandy summer of 1944.
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50% of the profits from print sales go to the storyteller, Richard.
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Each print comes with a photograph of Richard signing the prints along with the story text.
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Limited edition of 10 A3 (41cm x 29cm) prints, hand signed by Richard Aldred, hand signed and numbered by the artist.
On the 27th August, 1944, Trooper Richard Aldred and his Cromwell crew of the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards approached a crucifix just outside the Normandy village of Bournville-Sainte-Croix (code-named Chocolate Town).
As they turned to the right a shell, Richard believes to have been from an 88mm gun, struck their tank and disabled it. The whole crew got out and made for a ditch as the tank brewed-up.
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This illustration has been created with the help of Richard and represents one of the defining moments of his war.
-
The original painting is ink, watercolour and pencil, and comes in a solid oak frame. The frame measures approximately 88cm x 67cm, the painting is approximately 77cm x50cm.
-
The original painting comes with a signed certificate of authenticity by Richard and myself.
-
The highly limited edition of 10 prints, signed by Richard, give you the chance to own a tiny slice of the history of the Normandy summer of 1944.
-
50% of the profits from print sales go to the storyteller, Richard.
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Each print comes with a photograph of Richard signing the prints along with the story text.
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Limited edition of 10 A3 (41cm x 29cm) prints, hand signed by Richard Aldred, hand signed and numbered by the artist.
On the 27th August, 1944, Trooper Richard Aldred and his Cromwell crew of the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards approached a crucifix just outside the Normandy village of Bournville-Sainte-Croix (code-named Chocolate Town).
As they turned to the right a shell, Richard believes to have been from an 88mm gun, struck their tank and disabled it. The whole crew got out and made for a ditch as the tank brewed-up.
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This illustration has been created with the help of Richard and represents one of the defining moments of his war.
-
The original painting is ink, watercolour and pencil, and comes in a solid oak frame. The frame measures approximately 88cm x 67cm, the painting is approximately 77cm x50cm.
-
The original painting comes with a signed certificate of authenticity by Richard and myself.
-
The highly limited edition of 10 prints, signed by Richard, give you the chance to own a tiny slice of the history of the Normandy summer of 1944.
-
50% of the profits from print sales go to the storyteller, Richard.
-
Each print comes with a photograph of Richard signing the prints along with the story text.
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Limited edition of 10 A3 (41cm x 29cm) prints, hand signed by Richard Aldred, hand signed and numbered by the artist.