Author Archives: Magicfingers

Westouter War Memorial, Churchyard & Extension

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Magicfingers

Every so often we find ourselves in an area that remained behind the British lines for the whole of the war, and Westoutre, now Westouter, is one such place. 

Posted in Belgian War Memorials, Kemmel | 6 Comments

Blindley Heath War Memorial & St. John’s Churchyard

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Magicfingers

There’s a nice Surrey church.

Posted in Surrey, U.K. Churches, Memorials & Cemeteries - Back in Blighty | 2 Comments

Hamble War Memorial & St. Andrews Churchyard

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Magicfingers

Lych gate & war memorial.

Posted in Hampshire, U.K. Churches, Memorials & Cemeteries - Back in Blighty | 4 Comments

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