The horses are part of the Ready Steady Gallop event and are on display from 25th June until 6th September in Hamilton Town Centre in South Lanarkshire, although a few are located outwith the centre. I managed to photograph all but three of them and will get the remaining ones soon.
Hamilton Business Improvement District
The display has been organised by the Hamilton Business Improvement District to encourage visitors to the area and get some exercise at the same time!
Local artists have painted the horses and the results are quite stunning. Below are a few of the horses on display.
First World War Horse
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First World War Horse |
Horses in War
It was designed by Jayne Stokes in remembrance of the large number of Clydesdale horses conscripted for the war effort, many of whom suffered along with the brave men and women.
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First World war Medal Trio |
Mons Star
This bronze medal award was authorized by King George V in April 1917 for those who had served in France or Belgium between 5th August 1914 to midnight on 22nd November 1914 inclusive. The award was open to officers and men of the British and Indian Expeditionary Forces, doctors and nurses as well as Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Navy Reserve and Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve who served ashore with the Royal Naval Division in France or Belgium. There were approximately 378,000 1914 Stars issued.
British War Medal
The silver or bronze medal was awarded to officers and men of the British and Imperial Forces who either entered a theatre of war or entered service overseas between 5th August 1914 and 11th November 1918 inclusive. This was later extended to services in Russia, Siberia and some other areas in 1919 and 1920.
The Allied Victory Medal
Each of the allies issued their own bronze victory medal with a similar design, similar equivalent wording and identical ribbon. The British medal was designed by W. McMillan. The front depicts a winged classical figure representing victory.
'Regent' by Malky McCormick
Malky was seen recently in Hamilton Regent Shopping Centre painting 'Regent'.
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Regent by Malky McCormick |
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Regent by Malky McCormick |
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Scottish personalities on 'Regent' |
Further Information:
Ready, Steady, Gallop - all information relating to the event including location map.
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