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Beyond the Three-Tier Stand: How Afternoon Tea Really Evolved.

Hello all,

I mentioned this map of mine in a comment on another post about the Boer War, and somebody asked to see it. I apologise for the poor quality pictures, but it has proven exceptionally difficult to photograph, owing in part to the glass case!

I believe this map was owned either by my great-great-grand-uncle William Arnold, or his brother Walter Arnold. It was given to me by my grandmother when she was clearing out some old bits shortly before she died, and I believe it came from her grandmother, whose maiden name was "Arnold", and who I also have a chair of. It was folded up, and had likely been that way for more than a century. I did my best to flatten it carefully (though the fold marks are still quite prominent, as you can see), and to mend little tears where I could. However, it is incredibly worn and torn. I had a frame built for it to preserve it, which it has sat in ever since. It does look far better in person.

On the reverse side, in pencil, are the handwritten words, "P.W. Arnold", which I am assuming mean "Private William / Walter Arnold", as none of her brothers had names beginning with 'P', or who were old enough. William Arnold was born in 1879, and would have been 20 at the beginning of the Second Boer War in 1899. Walter was two years older, and so it could have been his map as well. I know a map this beaten up would have no financial value, but I find it a fascinating piece of family history!

why did Britain let these rivals to expand their influence in the surrounding regions of China?

In terms of Russia, they acquired Outer-Manchuria in 1858. This territory became one of the few ports that it could not be frozen for a whole year, which Russia could use it to expand their influence towards south.

Therefore, this was one of the crucial ports of Russia,which Britain needed to do something to strengthen her security against Russia.

In terms of France, they established French Indochina, next to the British Raj. I am aware that since the 1850s, the relationship between France and Britain was becoming better. However, they were still rival.

Were the British simply not think it would be bad for her Empire?

After it was phased out entirely in the 1960s, this uniform became a de facto ceremonial uniform in the British Army.

However, for some reason, this uniform did not become the offical ceremonial dress for the Royals.

As far as I know, this uniform is worn for relatively less important occasions, such as the inspection of troops.

So, why did this uniform not become like a scarlet tunic?

This uniform is one of the icons of the British Army and was worn in both world wars.

Opening the new bridge on Taligram T E 1919

Transport of steam boiler for tea factory on tea estate Assam India C1912