Single8Twin
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Who are the two members who modeled for poster
One is King Alfred I guess the other is probably Guthrum. Alfred hung out in Wessex from about c. 886 – 26 October 899 AD. Well known for burning cakes. He won a decisive victory in the ensuing Battle of Edington which may have been fought near Westbury, Wiltshire. He then pursued the Danes to their stronghold at Chippenham and starved them into submission. One of the terms of the surrender was that Guthrum convert to Christianity. Three weeks later, the Danish king and 29 of his chief men were baptised at Alfred's court at Aller, near Athelney, with Alfred receiving Guthrum as his spiritual son...(Ref: WiKi)Who are the two members who modeled for poster
Thanks for the history lesson Michael.One is King Alfred I guess the other is probably Guthrum. Alfred hung out in Wessex from about c. 886 – 26 October 899 AD. Well known for burning cakes. He won a decisive victory in the ensuing Battle of Edington which may have been fought near Westbury, Wiltshire. He then pursued the Danes to their stronghold at Chippenham and starved them into submission. One of the terms of the surrender was that Guthrum convert to Christianity. Three weeks later, the Danish king and 29 of his chief men were baptised at Alfred's court at Aller, near Athelney, with Alfred receiving Guthrum as his spiritual son...(Ref: WiKi)
The name 'Wessex Wobbler Rally' is the name. The Great Western Rally is one for members of the other Harley ClubGreat Western Rally, simply GWR (Gods Wonderful Rally).
Pretty likely I will make this one.
Same weekend as the Army/Navy match......