Monthly Archives: February 2012

Gretton – Christ Church

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Magicfingers

Would anyone care to tell me why James Thomas Davis’ name fails to appear on the Roll of Honour within the church (nor, for that matter, is it to be found on the local war memorial*)?  And if there isn’t a … Continue reading →

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Stanway War Memorial

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Magicfingers

         

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Another Tour of Ploegsteert Wood Update

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Magicfingers

A Google map showing the position of the places we visit during the tour is now available by clicking the new Tour Maps link on the home page.  Hope you find it of use.

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Balders in Blighty

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Magicfingers

Saturday, 11th February 2012.  Baldrick ponders the vagaries of life on a weekend visit to Blighty.  The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, maybe the London Eye?  Nope.  Local war memorial.  Smile please.

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The Advance East Part Two – Dadizele Communal Cemetery

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Magicfingers

The last time we came to Dadizele (our visit to Dadizeele New British Cemetery) it was cold.  Very cold.  Beautiful, with the previous day’s snow still on the ground.  But very, very cold.  At the time I suggested that we should come back … Continue reading →

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A Tour of Ploegsteert Wood Part Twelve – Ultimo Crater & Bruce Bairnsfather

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Magicfingers

It’s been more than a year since the ‘Tour of Ploegsteert Wood’ project began and we are now finally nearing the conclusion.  For those of you who have followed our progress around (and within) Ploegsteert Wood, I ought to mention at … Continue reading →

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The Advance East Part One – Dadizeele New British Cemetery

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Magicfingers

If you were to travel some seven miles or so, as the crow flies, due east of the city of  Ieper (Ypres), you would find yourself amidst the battlefields of late 1918, when British, French & Belgian troops were pushing … Continue reading →

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