Author Archives: Magicfingers

East & West Molesey War Memorial

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Magicfingers

We’re messing about on the river today. Or next to the river.  Spot the war memorial. Private Henry Arthur Waters, Royal Sussex Regiment, killed on 12th November 1917 aged 23.  His name can be found on the Tyne Cot Memorial … Continue reading →

Posted in Surrey, U.K. Churches, Memorials & Cemeteries - Back in Blighty | 5 Comments

The Vlamertinge Burial Grounds Part Eight – Vlamertinghe New Military Cemetery

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Magicfingers

Half a mile due south of Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, this alleyway leads us to our final destination on this tour.

Posted in Victoria Cross, Vlamertinge | 14 Comments

Fort Augustus War Memorial Hall

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Magicfingers
Posted in Highlands, Scotland, U.K. Churches, Memorials & Cemeteries - Back in Blighty | 6 Comments

Aviemore & Rothiemurchus War Memorial

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Magicfingers
Posted in Highlands, Scotland, U.K. Churches, Memorials & Cemeteries - Back in Blighty | 9 Comments

The Vlamertinge Burial Grounds Part Seven – Vlamertinge Church & War Memorial

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Magicfingers

The entrance to St. Vedast Church, Vlamertinge, with the village war memorial to the far left of shot. 

Posted in Belgian War Memorials, Vlamertinge | 8 Comments

The Vlamertinge Burial Grounds Part Six – Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Magicfingers

Half a mile due east of Hop Store British Cemetery, and today only a mile and a half from the western outskirts of Ypres (Ieper), this is the entrance to Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery. 

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The Vlamertinge Burial Grounds Part Five – Hop Store British Cemetery

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Magicfingers

The first of three cemeteries we shall be visiting in Vlamertinge, this is Hop Store British Cemetery. 

Posted in Vlamertinge | 15 Comments