Wrong Gallery

Horse That Took The Wrong Turning- At Epsom, by H. M. B

Maverick horse galloping the opposite direction to the rest of the race. Bateman (1887-1970) was a popular artist and regularly contributed to the Sketch, the Tatler and the Bystander. His efficient, bold style depicting social faux-pas was ground breaking for its time and his work is a brilliant reflection of the period. Date: 1931

© Estate of H M Bateman/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library

No. 3 Commando Memorial Plaque, Merville Battery

The taking of the Battery was the task of the 9th Parachute Battalion, and despite a complicated plan that went very wrong from the first jumps at 0020 hours on D-Day, the casemates were cleared by 0500. However, the paras went on to their next objective, the high ground around Amfreville, and in their absence the German 736th Grenadiers re-occupied Merville. The following day it was taken by No 3 Commando, hence the plaque that is on the main casemate, now a Museum. Date: 2008

© Holts Battlefield Collection /

Getting a Document Stamped At Somerset House by H M Bateman

Getting a Document Stamped At Somerset House by H M Bateman. This illustration shows the red tape of Somerset House, tax offices. A long queue, the wrong line, stairs down, stairs up, office after office until the stamp is gained.The man leaves the building after many hours only to lose the paperwork in the wind. Leaping into the Thames to follow it. Date: 1923

© Estate of H M Bateman/ILN/Mary Evans Picture Library