Category Archives: U.K. Churches, Memorials & Cemeteries – Back in Blighty

If you are unaware of the fate of R.F.A. Sir Galahad during the Falklands War, I suggest you use your favourite search engine to find out more.  Appalling. Curious place to put the inscription, though. Or, if you prefer, a … Continue reading →

  Other wars, other memorials: And, last but not least:

An unusual war memorial this, and if the missus hadn’t been so eagle-eyed, I’d have driven right past.

Above & below: Two curiosities, one explained, one not. Holy Island War Memorial, viewed from the churchyard. View from the churchyard looking towards the ruins of Lindisfarne Priory; Lindisfarne Castle can be seen in the distance. View from near the … Continue reading →