Category Archives: Northumberland

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 →

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.

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 →

  Other wars, other memorials: And, last but not least:

An unusual war memorial this, and if the missus hadn’t been so eagle-eyed, I’d have driven right past.

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 →