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Category Archives: Northumberland
Tweedmouth Cemetery – World War II
The Second World War burials are nearly all in the newer part of the cemetery, beyond the pillars that flank the roadway in the distance. The cemetery has other stories to tell: As I said at the start … Continue reading
Berwick-upon-Tweed – Church of the Holy Trinity and St. Mary
Close by, St Andrew’s Wallace Green and Lowick Church of Scotland, the spire of which you may have noticed in some of the previous photos, was unfortunately locked.
Tweedmouth War Memorial
If you are unaware of the fate of R.F.A. Sir Galahad during the Falklands War, I suggest you use your favourite search engine to find out more. Appalling. Curious place to put the inscription, though. Or, if you prefer, a … Continue reading
Bamburgh – St. Aidan’s Church
Other wars, other memorials: And, last but not least:
Barmoor War Memorial
An unusual war memorial this, and if the missus hadn’t been so eagle-eyed, I’d have driven right past.
Holy Island – Church of St. Mary the Virgin
Above & below: Two curiosities, one explained, one not. Holy Island War Memorial, viewed from the churchyard. View from the churchyard looking towards the ruins of Lindisfarne Priory; Lindisfarne Castle can be seen in the distance. View from near the … Continue reading