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

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 →

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

Grayswood – All Saints Church & Churchyard

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Magicfingers
Posted in Surrey, U.K. Churches, Memorials & Cemeteries - Back in Blighty | 8 Comments

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 →

Posted in Suffolk, U.K. Churches, Memorials & Cemeteries - Back in Blighty | 6 Comments

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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Esher War Memorial

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Magicfingers

Never assume that your war memorial will always be where you think it is.  This is Esher war memorial, these first few pictures taken some fifteen years ago. The Great War panels (above & below),… …and the Second World War … Continue reading →

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St. Gwinear Churchyard & Church Cemetery

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Magicfingers

A locked church, and as it turned out, a churchyard devoid of war graves. However, it’s always nice, at least in terms of churchyards and memorials,… …to find a lych gate converted into a war memorial, as we have here. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cornwall, U.K. Churches, Memorials & Cemeteries - Back in Blighty | 6 Comments