Author Archives: Magicfingers

Fort Queenscliff – The Empire’s First Shot

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Magicfingers

That’s pretty.

Posted in Australia | 4 Comments

Lindenhoek Chalet Military Cemetery

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Magicfingers

Lindenhoek Chalet Military Cemetery on a beautiful spring day. 

Posted in Kemmel, Wulvergem | 12 Comments

Wallington: Bandon Hill Cemetery – The Great War Graves

Posted on March 29, 2025 by Magicfingers

Bandon Hill Cemetery welcomes visitors with a Cross of Sacrifice. ‘This Cross of Sacrifice is one in design and intention with those which have been set up in France and Belgium and other places throughout the world where our dead … Continue reading →

Posted in Surrey, U.K. Churches, Memorials & Cemeteries - Back in Blighty | 12 Comments

Shottermill (St. Stephen) Churchyard

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Magicfingers

Nice church, although nothing of a military bent to be found within, and an interesting churchyard too, by the looks of it. Still non-military, but somewhat curious, this fallen cross resembles, perhaps, the sort of memorial more likely to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Surrey, U.K. Churches, Memorials & Cemeteries - Back in Blighty | 3 Comments

The Rifle Grenade Part Five – The German M14 Gewehrgranate

Posted on March 13, 2025 by Magicfingers

This is the M14 Gewehrgranate, the replacement for the M13, and the rifle grenade that would serve the German Army for much of the war, although technological advancements – the introduction of pneumatic grenade launchers and small trench mortars – … Continue reading →

Posted in German Grenades, Rifle Grenades, Weaponry & Relics | 2 Comments

Packhorse Farm Shrine Cemetery

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Magicfingers

This is one of those Flanders cemeteries that not only has few visitors, but my guess is that many of you have never heard of it. 

Posted in Wulvergem | 17 Comments

The Leeming Portable and Collapsible Aerial Ropeway

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Magicfingers

My guess is that you won’t have seen any of these photographs before.  And, from a thrill-a-minute point of view, possibly won’t be in too much of a hurry to see them again.  On the other hand, you might find … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | 7 Comments