YvanFrance Posted 23 March , 2008 Share Posted 23 March , 2008 Hello from France, i need to find somebody near, Pietermaritzburg Midlands, South Africa, i will prepare something special about the Delville Wood, Longueval, Somme, France and i hope that somebody can help me to complete the view. (Sorry, i don't speak English) Please, Is there somebody ? Yvan http://www.encounter.co.za/article/31.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YvanFrance Posted 23 March , 2008 Author Share Posted 23 March , 2008 Or may be somebody have informations about this cross ? (or photos without Copyright) Thanks Yvan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoons Posted 24 March , 2008 Share Posted 24 March , 2008 I have a correspondant in South Africa who may be able to help. I will PM you his email address. \Spoons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YvanFrance Posted 24 March , 2008 Author Share Posted 24 March , 2008 Dear spoons, Thank you for help, i hope we will discover the "Garden of Remembrance" and the "Weeping Cross", in 360° panoramic view Amicalement Yvan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graeme@exmile.co.za Posted 1 April , 2008 Share Posted 1 April , 2008 Hello Yvan. I live in Durban. I am familiar with the weeping cross. Can I help? The place is "under the control" of the MOTHs, which is an ex-servicemens organisation and is an acronym for "Memorable Order of Tin Hats". I could ask them to help you or give you their contact details. Regards Graeme Beckett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YvanFrance Posted 1 April , 2008 Author Share Posted 1 April , 2008 Mr Graeme Beckett, Merci beaucoup. Yvan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahoehler Posted 16 July , 2008 Share Posted 16 July , 2008 . . . Merci beaucoup. Yvan Yvan A very worthwhile project - my own merci beaucoup. I am in Johannesburg and will contact some esteemed historians for more information if you would like. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahoehler Posted 10 October , 2008 Share Posted 10 October , 2008 . . . about this cross ? Yvan Found this web site while looking for the actual street address of the MOTH Garden of Remembrance. http://www.mgd.co.za/gc/GC11VAW.htm which leads to the picture gallery http://www.geocaching.com/seek/gallery.aspx?ID=567515 Image no 2 Image No 3 Image No 4 Image No 5 Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YvanFrance Posted 13 October , 2008 Author Share Posted 13 October , 2008 Dear Carl, I've asked one of my colleagues who works on the todayisfree project to help as my English isn't good enough to answer you properly! Firstly I really wanted to thank you for the photographs, I live in a village situated close to Delville Wood, I'm very passionate about 1st World War history, the Battle of the Somme in particular. I find the history of Delville Wood, the South Africans' participation and of course the story of the weeping cross extrememly interesting. To be able to see a photo of this cross is just wonderful. I'd really like to thank you for taking the time to send these photos. My only regret is that I am not able to visit the cross and the Garden of Remembrance in person or take a panoramic photo of the garden! And I just want to add as I'm making use of my 'English helper' that I'd like to thank everyone who helps with the todayisfree project. Thank you again, Yvanfrance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahoehler Posted 13 October , 2008 Share Posted 13 October , 2008 . . . to help . . . Yvan My pleasure. At you convenience. I would like to get a single panorama with all the detail. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YvanFrance Posted 13 October , 2008 Author Share Posted 13 October , 2008 Any help is very welcome Carl! If you would like to take the photos for a panorama this link will explain how to go about that. http://www.todayisfree.com/360/notice_br.html http://www.todayisfree.com/360.php?id=111 A panoramic view of Delville Wood Please feel free to contact me for any more information. Yvanfrance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izabel Posted 15 October , 2008 Share Posted 15 October , 2008 are you still looking for a photo of the "Weeping Cross". I can take one for you if you still need it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahoehler Posted 15 October , 2008 Share Posted 15 October , 2008 . . . a photo of the "Weeping Cross". Scooter A high resolution image of the full cross without the South African lace curtain would be nice. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izabel Posted 16 October , 2008 Share Posted 16 October , 2008 Hi Carl The Cross will be opened again on 9 November for the Remembrance Day Parade. Will you be able to wait until then. We have locked the garden to the public due to vandalism and theft. In the past 10 years that I have been on parade for Delville Wood the cross has never failed to weep for the occasion. People say it has to do with climate and moisture levels but I like to think it just weeps for Delville Wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahoehler Posted 16 October , 2008 Share Posted 16 October , 2008 . . . on 9 November for the Remembrance Day Parade. Scooter Thanks a lot. At your convenience. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izabel Posted 12 November , 2008 Share Posted 12 November , 2008 Hi Carl Due tot he weather I wasnt able to get a decent photo of the cross. I will try and get them to open up for me later this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahoehler Posted 12 November , 2008 Share Posted 12 November , 2008 . . . Due to the weather . . . Scooter At your convenience. Thanks Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cahoehler Posted 19 February , 2009 Share Posted 19 February , 2009 Scooter A very nice image. Thanks a lot Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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