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

Hersham War Memorial – A Return Visit

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Magicfingers

Some more recent photos of Hersham war memorial, the first ones I published taken well over decade ago now (but still available to view here).  So why this shot to start? Well, there was a Great War German field gun … Continue reading →

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Westleton – St Peter’s Churchyard

Posted on November 18, 2022 by Magicfingers

As we wander up the pathway,… …I spy a CWGC headstone on our left,… …amongst an interesting-looking group of headstones.  And apart, with respect, from the smallest, on the right, indeed they are. This is the grave of Sergeant Albert … Continue reading →

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Leatherhead War Memorial 13-11-2022

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Magicfingers
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Forest Row War Memorial

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Magicfingers
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Hatchford Churchyard

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Magicfingers

I didn’t even know this place existed until, literally, the other day. And as, on checking, I discovered that there’s a single Great War burial here, this afternoon the missus and I went to take a look.  There was once … Continue reading →

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Bletchingley – St.Mary’s Church

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Magicfingers

     

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Dunwich War Memorial, St. James Church & Churchyard

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Magicfingers

Dunwich war memorial (right), and church (left). The memorial lists ten Great War names, and a single Second World War casualty.  By the end of the post you’ll know the likely reason for such a discrepancy. Onwards to the church. … Continue reading →

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