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Category Archives: Suffolk
Leiston War Memorial & Churchyard
‘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
Knoddishall War Memorial
Another locked church, but we do have a war memorial.
Westleton War Memorial
I showed you round the churchyard last month. Might as well show you the war memorial too.
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
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
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
Saxmundham War Memorial
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