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Category Archives: Surrey
Brookwood Military Cemetery 2012 – An Overview of the Commonwealth Section
Brookwood Military Cemetery in Surrey was initially established in 1917 to provide a cemetery for servicemen and women who died in hospitals in London and the surrounding area. Many had been evacuated, sick or wounded, from Flanders and France, whilst … Continue reading
Mickleham – St. Michael and All Angels Church & War Memorial
David Gilmour? And what is the significance of the Bleriot? And so darkness fell. However, on looking through the small pamphlet for sale within the church (yes, I paid my £2.00) I discovered that I had missed (not surprisingly, as … Continue reading
Guildford (Stoke) Old Cemetery
Private Hornblow (above) and Drummer Murray (below) were the first two wounded casualties to die at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford, and were accorded full military honours when they were buried on 20th October 1914; the war would … Continue reading
Leatherhead War Memorial 2011 – 2019
11th November 2012. Last Post. Yours truly in conversation with a member of the Taylor clan (see photos above). Back in February 2012, a lonelier place: And in late November 2011: Sunday, 10th November 2013: 16th November 2015: … Continue reading