Category Archives: U.K. Churches, Memorials & Cemeteries – Back in Blighty

Portchester: Portchester Castle & St Mary’s Church & Churchyard

The wall of the old Roman fort that surrounds both Portchester Castle & St. Mary’s Church. Aerial view.  Unusual, eh?  Coin evidence dates the Roman fort (the best preserved example north of the Alps) to around AD 268, the castle … Continue reading

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Grayswood – All Saints Church & Churchyard

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Leiston War Memorial & Churchyard

‘Welcome’, the sign says, but I wasn’t, because the church was locked (although not, I am happy to say, hurriedly on my arrival.  At least, I don’t think so). But we do have a war memorial,… …and by the looks … Continue reading

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Bill’s House

Spotted this blue plaque the other week.  Wasn’t there last time I passed by. Alfred William (Bill) Bedford O.B.E., was a World War II fighter pilot and later, in the 1950s & 1960s, chief test pilot at Hawker Siddeley.  It … Continue reading

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Esher War Memorial

Never assume that your war memorial will always be where you think it is.  This is Esher war memorial, these first few pictures taken some fifteen years ago. The Great War panels (above & below),… …and the Second World War … Continue reading

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St. Gwinear Churchyard & Church Cemetery

A locked church, and as it turned out, a churchyard devoid of war graves. However, it’s always nice, at least in terms of churchyards and memorials,… …to find a lych gate converted into a war memorial, as we have here. … Continue reading

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Westham – St. Mary the Virgin Churchyard

Just a mile inland from Pevensey Bay and the English Channel, this is St. Mary’s church in Westham, on the Sussex coast. Where we find another locked church, I’m afraid,… …although the churchyard would make the visit worthwhile.  To refresh … Continue reading

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