Category Archives: Miscellaneous

But not so pleasant up on the Aubers Ridge today.  Bear with me all you commenters.  Responses on my return to Blighty.  Assuming I’ve dried out by then.

‘Twas a nice day at the Kemmelberg today.

It has always seemed like a sensible move to, at some point, feature a proper Tour Maps section on this site, with Google maps of all the tours, a photograph of each location, and links from every location on the … Continue reading →

On 31st August 1917, a young pilot on a training run met his death when his Martinsyde G100 Elephant scout caught fire and broke up in the air before crashing near Hanworth, south west London.

So, Back in Blighty already.  I tell you, these trips to Flanders just fly by.

Do you remember (how could you forget?) the poppy display at the Tower of London back in 2014?  I have finally put the two that I own on display, so I thought I’d show you.  But there is another reason … Continue reading →

A recent comment on a post I published back in January about young Valentine Joe Strudwick piqued my interest; all your comments are interesting, of course they are, but you’ll see why I mention this one in particular.