Monthly Archives: June 2011

Memories of Spoilbank

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Magicfingers

I thought you might like to see this.  Drawn by Lieutenant (and later Captain) H. M. Boyd, Royal Engineers, and kindly lent to me for use on this site by a member of his family (who naturally holds the copyright), it shows the area referred … Continue reading →

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The Road to Passchendaele Part Four – New Irish Farm Cemetery

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Magicfingers

So, we started this mini-tour at La Belle Alliance Cemetery, with its 60 British burials; we then visited Divisional Collecting Post Cemetery & Extension, where just over 750 men are buried; now we arrive at New Irish Farm Cemetery, where … Continue reading →

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The Road to Passchendaele Part Three – Divisional Collecting Post Cemetery & Extension

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Magicfingers

Divisional Collecting Post Cemetery & Extension, as seen from the grass path leading to La Belle Alliance Cemetery.

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La Belle Alliance Cemetery

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Magicfingers

About a mile and a half north, and slightly east, of Ypres (yes Baldrick, I know… Ieper), CWGC signposts point the way to the three cemeteries we shall be visiting on this mini-tour.  Although all three are sited on land held … Continue reading →

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