Oh thanks so much, and so quick too. Sorry for being so picky - I rather liked the painted effect on his 'outfit' too .
Thanks again and again. Oh and I love the website Keith. Particuluary the preconceived ideas part which is exactly how I used to feel about the old days. Well there was a war on ....... it must have been terrible/terribly funny.
I have lots of Batemans in my tree too - but all from Bristol. No link I think.