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Great War Postcards No. 62

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Magicfingers

‘The Lucky Charm of the Allies.’

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Great War Postcards No. 61

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Magicfingers

‘A call roars like thunder, like the clash of swords and the pounding of waves’, or some such nonsense. You might remember that back in March 2020, as we all locked down for the first time, I began a series of … Continue reading →

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Hersham War Memorial – A Return Visit

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Magicfingers

Some more recent photos of Hersham war memorial, the first ones I published taken well over decade ago now (but still available to view here). So why this shot to start? Well, there was a Great War German field gun … Continue reading →

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Westleton – St Peter’s Churchyard

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Magicfingers

As we wander up the pathway,… …I spy a CWGC headstone on our left,… …amongst an interesting-looking group of headstones. And apart, with respect, from the smallest, on the right, indeed they are. This is the grave of Sergeant Albert … Continue reading →

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