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

Westleton – St Peter’s Churchyard

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

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Forest Row War Memorial

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Hatchford Churchyard

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

     

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Dunwich War Memorial, St. James Church & Churchyard

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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Saxmundham – St. John’s Church & Churchyard

Before we look at the Rolls of Honour, the plaque on the wall on the left… …remembers two brothers, both subalterns, both of whom died in the Great War.  Harry Akers Row was killed in action during the Battle of … Continue reading

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