Category Archives: The Road to Passchendaele – Third Ypres 1917

The Road to Passchendaele Part Six – St. Julien Dressing Station Cemetery

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Magicfingers

At the time of our visit, a little while back now, St. Julien Dressing Station Cemetery was undergoing some serious maintenance, so it’s fair to say that we didn’t exactly see it at its best, but the next time we … Continue reading →

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The Road to Passchendaele Part Five – Bridge House Cemetery

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Magicfingers

Less than half a mile across the fields to the east of Seaforth Cemetery Cheddar Villa, we find one of the smallest cemeteries in the whole Ypres salient.

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The Road to Passchendaele Part Two – Track X Cemetery

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Magicfingers

Track X Cemetery is sited in what was once No Man’s Land prior to 31st July 1917, the opening day of the Third Battle of Ypres.  The distance between the opposing trenches at this point was little more than a … Continue reading →

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The Road to Passchendaele Part One – Buffs Road Cemetery

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Magicfingers

It’s a grey, icy day in Flanders Fields, and the sky looks leaden with snow, but, as you know, your intrepid adventurers rarely let such minor inconveniences deter us.  Oh no, we’re hardy folk, and this afternoon we’re out in … Continue reading →

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The Road to Passchendaele Part Four – New Irish Farm Cemetery

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Magicfingers

So, we started this mini-tour at La Belle Alliance Cemetery, with its 60 British burials; we then visited Divisional Collecting Post Cemetery & Extension, where just over 750 men are buried; now we arrive at New Irish Farm Cemetery, where … Continue reading →

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The Road to Passchendaele Part Three – Divisional Collecting Post Cemetery & Extension

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Magicfingers

Divisional Collecting Post Cemetery & Extension, as seen from the grass path leading to La Belle Alliance Cemetery.

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