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There's something about 'Ambigrams' that fascinates me since finding out about them many years ago, something as simple as a word that can be read one way, but show another story altogether when flipped over (or mirrored).WHAT'S AN AMBIGRAM?The definition of 'Ambigram' is:A design that may be read as the same word, name or phrase (sometimes two dif..

With this blog post, the first of many 'Fantastic 4' posts, we’ll take a look at 4 designs that are available on ColdstreamKit in greater detail.EVERY JOURNEY HAS A BEGINNING – CROW TRIBUTE DESIGN: Firstly we have the ‘Crow’ design.  A tribute to all of us that have stepped through the gates of the Guards Depot, as crows, to leave as men a few mo..

We have created a few ‘8th Day’ designs in the past, in fact, one of the first designs we created many years ago was one of these designs ...................... we wanted to create another.With this ‘8th Day’ design we wanted to play more on the ‘Typography’ (style and appearance of printed things), of the design rather than the graphics – we hop..

The Victorian era was a great turning point for many writers from Charles Dickens to the Bronte Sisters, and there’s something about that style of writing that fascinates me.Many people recognise the style from Pub Boards and Signs, where the notices stand out on a black surface, not really knowing that this is a call back to the Victoria Era.We ..

The second of many 'Fantastic 4' posts, where we take a look at 4 designs that are available on ColdstreamKit in greater detail.ONE TEAM-ONE FIGHT AMBIGRAM:Our first look is something a little strange called an 'Ambigram'.  We have a more in depth blog post HERE about this design but basically, the designs says 'ONE TEAM' when looking at it, and ..

Our most ambitious project yet!Many months ago, it was suggested that having a 'range' of designs that were both colourful, Regimental and unique would be great for people that wanted to support their Regiment but in a more modern way.This idea led to the creation of 'Guards Wear'.The idea was simple, but very challenging so it was something that w..

It’s important sometimes to look at the artwork that is being printed, before selecting the t-shirt colour that you would like, just to make sure it works.The example images below will hopefully explain this.IMAGE 1:This is an example of a design available in our ‘Non Military Range’The image on the left is the design on a black t-shirt, the image ..

There's nothing better in life than finding a bargain ........................... well, there is - lots of things, but we're just trying to set up the story.A long time ago, a prince visited a village ............... that's enough of the story, now onto what's important - SAVING CASH!We have a few Military 'T-Shirt and Mug Packages' available, but ..

If you’re on this website then you’re probably already familiar with the Queen’s Guard, and indeed the Household Division.  If you are, then this information is probably not for you.If however, you are not familiar with the Household Division, then this blog post will let you know the differences between the Regiments of the Household Division, a..

Did you know we offer Beach Towels?We’ve had some AMAZING feedback from our Beach Towels that are available in a wide range of designs, with new additions being added all the time.The sizes of these towels are HUGE, measuring 160cm by 80cm, and not the smaller 140cm by 70cm towels offered by others.These towels are made from 70% cotton and 30% po..

The Guards Depot and remembering it fondly.There is a location in Pirbright (or Caterham) that many will never forget.It’s a location that turned many men into boys and brought enough tears to fill a few Jerry Cans, ten times over.Whether you travelled to Caterham or Pirbright, you will have that pride in place that you made it through with so many..

Inter Company Boxing, an experience for life.Inter Company Boxing is probably one of the most entertaining sporting events of the Battalion Year.We’ve all been there, O.T.A (Ordered To Attend) for the Inter Company Boxing Finals, people pretending to be happy that they have to go ..................... but a few minutes into it and everyone is cheer..