Category Archives: French Flanders

The Aubers Ridge Part Two – Aubers Ridge British Cemetery

Posted on July 20, 2024 by Magicfingers

It’s a rough old day up on the Aubers Ridge.

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The Aubers Ridge Part One – Aubers War Memorial

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Magicfingers

The rebuilt Aubers church, with the village war memorial on the left.

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French Flanders: Richebourg Part Three – St. Vaast Post Military Cemetery

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Magicfingers

The twin entrances to St. Vaast Post Military Cemetery. This is the third and final part of a short tour of Richebourg in French Flanders, the previous two posts of which can be found here.

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French Flanders: Richebourg Part Two – Rue-des-Berceaux Military Cemetery

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Magicfingers

Rue-des-Berceaux Military Cemetery was begun in January 1915, and when it closed in February 1917, only around one hundred & fifty men had been buried here.

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