Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Charge of the Light Brigade

Today in 1854 saw the world famous charge of the gallant 600. The poem by Tennyson written in response to the news helped and also the movie featuring Errol Flynn made this one of the most celebrated battles of all time. Who remembers the Charlie Drake hit 'I'm too heavy for the light brigade - had to have another pair of trousers made' - classic comedy record from 1964...

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