Author Archives: Magicfingers

Epsom & Ewell War Memorial & Epsom Cemetery

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Magicfingers

The entrance to Epsom Cemetery.  One of our regular readers (hello Morag!) commented the other day on the lack of text accompanying a recent ‘Back in Blighty’ post so, moving swiftly from the sublime to the ridiculous, or maybe the … Continue reading →

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Redhill War Memorial

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Magicfingers

In anticipation.

Posted in Surrey, U.K. Churches, Memorials & Cemeteries - Back in Blighty | 4 Comments

Redhill – St. John the Evangelist Church, Churchyard & Parish War Memorial

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Magicfingers

         

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Church Crookham War Memorial

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Magicfingers

 

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A Return to Erquinghem-Lys Churchyard Extension

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Magicfingers

The last time we visited Erquinghem-Lys Churchyard Extension it was a grey, overcast summer’s day.

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A Return to Hill 60 – The Victoria Cross Actions of April 1915

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Magicfingers

‘Though poppies grow in Flanders fields’.  And the poppies are no myth, although this tranquil scene, looking west towards the spires of Ypres (Ieper) away on the horizon, would have been one of utter desolation for much of the Great … Continue reading →

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Brand New ‘Interactive Tour Maps’ Section

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Magicfingers

It has always seemed like a sensible move to, at some point, feature a proper Tour Maps section on this site, with Google maps of all the tours, a photograph of each location, and links from every location on the … Continue reading →

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