Friday, 6 October 2023

John Ruddle

 So sad to read a few minutes ago about the death of  John Ruddle  here-

https://toysoldiercollecting.blogspot.com/2023/10/john-ruddle-1932-2023.html

My copy of “ Wargames World “ featuring lots of photos of John Ruddle’s garden is still poured over by me as l continue to be enthralled by the garden world John Ruddle created. He was inspiration to many of us who held him in awe. What he created inspired so many to work away at our own hobby adventures.

I somehow missed hearing of his death , I think . Not sure how . 

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12 comments:

  1. Duke of Baylen6 October 2023 at 07:40

    I hadn't heard this news but remember the article.
    Stephen

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    1. Anonymous12 October 2023 at 06:56

      How could one forget…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  2. Mike6 October 2023 at 08:21

    I remember those articles and have always loved those incredible pictures. The shiny figures and guns. The homemade forts and Ironclads. Absolutely wonderful!

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    1. Anonymous12 October 2023 at 06:57

      Absolutely wonderful, indeed!
      Alan Tradgardland

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  3. leadboy6 October 2023 at 09:45

    Thanks TGM for posting this. I didn't know, and was another who always loved the articles on John Ruddle's garden game.

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    1. Anonymous12 October 2023 at 06:57

      My pleasure!
      Alan Tradgardland

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  4. Anonymous6 October 2023 at 11:31

    Another of the Old Guard gone to join the great battalion.
    Chris/Nundanket

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  5. Mark Man of TIN7 October 2023 at 08:16

    Another curious gaming mind gone, but not forgotten, although I thought he had already long passed. What an inspiring garden and year round game. At least his garden lives on in photographs and in our gaming minds.
    *** News was passed by wireless from my indoor troops to my outdoor 3 man (or 3 woman) patrols (at posts occupied out there all year round).
    *** Black arm bands will be worn on operational duties, drums muffled and flags lowered to half mast.

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    1. Anonymous12 October 2023 at 06:59

      Very true. I am thinking of popping some figures in the garden over the coming months as a wee, localised tribute…
      Alan Tradgardland

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  6. The Good Soldier Svjek7 October 2023 at 08:36

    There is an article in this months 'Toy Soldier Collector' magazine about his sad demise

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  7. Anonymous12 October 2023 at 07:00

    I have ordered the magazine , awaiting its arrival with great anticipation..
    Alan Tradgardland

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