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

Netley Military Cemetery Part Two: The Church of England Plot

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Magicfingers

Last post we took a look around the small Second World War plot, seen here close to the fence in the left background, and the post-war graves nearby.  This time it’s the row of headstones on the left, and the … Continue reading →

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Netley Military Cemetery Part One: An Introduction & the Second World War Plot

Posted on August 27, 2023 by Magicfingers

Down this road the soldiers went. 

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The Royal Victoria Hospital at Netley – Netley Hospital Chapel

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Magicfingers

Once upon a time, the longest building in the world stood here. 

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More Aldershot Memorials – The Gurkha & the Para

Posted on June 2, 2023 by Magicfingers

In days gone by I’ve shown you a few of the many war memorials in Aldershot, ‘The Home of the British Army’ – just put Aldershot in the Search Box for a list – but there have been a couple … Continue reading →

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Grayswood – All Saints Church & Churchyard

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Magicfingers
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Leiston War Memorial & Churchyard

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Magicfingers

‘Welcome’, the sign says, but I wasn’t, because the church was locked (although not, I am happy to say, hurriedly on my arrival.  At least, I don’t think so). But we do have a war memorial,… …and by the looks … Continue reading →

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Bill’s House

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Magicfingers

Spotted this blue plaque the other week.  Wasn’t there last time I passed by. Alfred William (Bill) Bedford O.B.E., was a World War II fighter pilot and later, in the 1950s & 1960s, chief test pilot at Hawker Siddeley.  It … Continue reading →

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