Monthly Archives: December 2013

Plymouth – Weston Mill Cemetery

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Magicfingers

During the First World War, Plymouth and Devonport hosted important military establishments which included the Royal Dockyard, the Royal Naval Barracks (H.M.S. Vivid), and the Plymouth Division Royal Marine Barracks, as well as naval and military hospitals.  One of three … Continue reading →

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Woodham – All Saints Church & War Memorial

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Magicfingers

Is the figure of Christ (above) the same one as in this photograph (below) of the original Woodham Roll of Honour? Update 2017:    

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Leatherhead – Church of St. Mary & St. Nicholas

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Magicfingers

One day I shall return with my camera, as opposed to my phone.  Promise.

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Weybridge Cemetery

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Magicfingers

John Gleeson was one of the 83 victims of the Luftwaffe raid on the Brooklands factory on 4th September 1940.  There’s more information here, and you can read an eye witness account if you check out Bill’s comment at the … Continue reading →

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