Category Archives: Victoria Cross

A Tour of Boesinghe Part One – Essex Farm Cemetery (Part One)

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Magicfingers

The commune of Boesinghe, or Boezinge, as it is currently called, was the scene of continuous fighting for much of the Great War, evidence of which exists in the eight cemeteries and numerous memorials that can be found in the … Continue reading →

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The Road to Passchendaele Part Ten – The New Zealand Memorial, ‘sGraventafel & a brief stop at Tyne Cot Cemetery

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Magicfingers

The New Zealand Memorial at s’Graventafel is one of a number of similarly styled New Zealand memorials along the Western Front that commemorate actions involving the  New Zealand Division, sited on or near the battlefields where they fought.

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The Menin Road – A Return to Birr Cross Roads Cemetery

Posted on April 1, 2017 by Magicfingers

A return trip to Birr Cross Roads Cemetery, exactly four years and one week after our last visit, but this time not a sign of precipitation in the air.

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La Brique Military Cemetery No.2

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Magicfingers

Directly across the road from La Brique Military Cemetery No.1, La Brique Military Cemetery No.2 is far larger, and was in use for much longer, than its neighbour.

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Ypres Reservoir Cemetery

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Magicfingers

Evening in Ieper, and snow begins to fall as we arrive at the gates of Ypres Reservoir Cemetery.

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Menin Road South Military Cemetery

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Magicfingers

A wet afternoon, just a few hundred yards east of the Menin Gate, finds us at Menin Road South Military Cemetery. 

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The Menin Road – Birr Cross Roads Cemetery

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Magicfingers

Birr Cross Roads Cemetery, situated on the south side of the Menin Road a few hundred yards east of the once infamous Hellfire Corner.  Birr Cross Roads was as far as wheeled transport was allowed to go during the period … Continue reading →

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