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

Mousehole War Memorial

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Magicfingers

Now that’s quaint, isn’t it? And over on the right, beyond those colourful boats and canoey things,… …I spy a war memorial. Nothing more to be said.

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Hayle – St. Elwyns Church

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Magicfingers

Private George Sleeman’s name can be found on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, a few miles south east of Arras. Sergeant John Richards, South African Service Corps, is buried in Taveta Military Cemetery (the link is to the CWGC website, where you’ll … Continue reading →

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Saxmundham War Memorial

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Magicfingers

Now here’s an incongruous juxtaposition if ever I saw one. See what I mean. Although, come to think of it, it does rather ensure a wide audience, does it not? This was the emblem of Combined Operations Command in the … Continue reading →

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Aldringham – St. Andrew’s Church, War Memorial & Churchyard

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Magicfingers

Now here’s a nice little church – no church tower, note. And on the outside wall,… …a memorial to eight local men who died during World War II. On the wall inside the church,… …the Great War Roll of Honour, … Continue reading →

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Aldershot – Holy Trinity Church Roll of Honour

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Magicfingers

For quite a few years, until fairly recently, when we found a new home, I used to attend meetings of the Aldershot Military Society in a hut next to this church. Over the years, the church was always locked, except … Continue reading →

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Falmouth – Operation Chariot Memorial

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Magicfingers

What’s the collective noun for Victoria Crosses, I wonder, because we appear to have a scattering of them here,… This is the memorial, on what is now the Prince of Wales Pier in Falmouth harbour, to the men who participated … Continue reading →

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