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Who would you Have?

film4watcher — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:09:40 GMT

As things are a bit quiet at the moment, I thought I'd ask a question.

Which historical figure's autograph would you like in your collection?

Mine would be Winston Churchill.

Re: Who would you Have?

thehornets — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:12:41 GMT

Walter Ernest How

Re: Who would you Have?

Anonymous — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:14:00 GMT

good question that Suzanne...mine would probably be william shakespeare..wouldnt mind Mandela but he's still alive so isnt quite historical yet

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westiesx2 — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:21:32 GMT

Mine would have to be Lord Nelson.

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footballdaft0121 — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:49:50 GMT

John Lennon methinks.

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kimbub16 — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:07:00 GMT

kylie:-p:-D oh in my collection duncan edwards

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loobyloo6 — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:39:33 GMT

Neil Armstrong for me....maybe Shakespear.

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wheel-lose — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:40:33 GMT

napolean:-)

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bluemesa356 — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:46:13 GMT

As I'm a Yank, I would draw upon American history for my most desired autographs. Offhand, I'd want George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt from my Nation's most turbulent years. I would also want the autograph of General Cornwallis, who surrendered to General Washington. Other desired autographs would include Elvis Presley, John Wayne, Cat Stevens, and those of each member of The Beatles and Creedence Clearwater Revival.

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falcons_flyhalf — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:04:19 GMT

Elvis Presley

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norwichcity78 — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:05:08 GMT

John Wayne, The Beatles, Peter Cushing, Jimmy Hendrix, Frank Sinatra, Winston Churchill to name just a few!

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film4watcher — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:53:00 GMT

Some really interesting answers there. It's funny how military figures play such a big part in out view of history.

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milly6660 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:37:58 GMT

keith moon B-)

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milly6660 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:38:45 GMT

and bon scott,missed 2 last week 😞

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milly6660 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:39:35 GMT

historical in my opinion

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wheel-lose — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:47:27 GMT

elizabeth 1 would be another

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obree — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:39:47 GMT

Willy Maley and Charlie Tully Glasgow Celtic history .

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rcsmg1 — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:23:39 GMT

Errol Flynn,Humphrey Bogart and Clark Gable

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thehornets — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:18:11 GMT

I was in a rush when I first answered this. History has given us numerous famous people to choose from from royalty, world leaders, military leaders/dictators, sport, entertainment, science, crime, etc, etc.

There are many more famous people than Walter Ernest How, but I chose him as he is my great uncle - brother of my mother's father, and was a member of Shackelton's famous Endurance expedition and survival. Some of his drawings can be seen at the Shackleton museum. Although he was employed by Shackleton as an able seaman, he was also chosen as he had a natural artistic talent.

Although I have no memory of seeing Walter, my father says Walter did see me when I was a baby. He passed away in 1972 aged 86 when I was 6. Not surprisingly, as this expedition was so famous, anything to do with him was gobbled up by the museums, societies and collectors, so I cling to the hope that one day something hand signed by Walter will turn up for sale, and I have some spare money at the time.

Here's a link about him -

http://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/History/biography/how_walter.htm

Re: Who would you Have?

rcsmg1 — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 15:08:00 GMT

Hope you manage to find something one day Nigel.