stripeyman Posted 17 November , 2008 Share Posted 17 November , 2008 This photograph shows, Maurice, a good friend of mine 'Somewhere on the Western Front in 1983. As a little quiz, where is he standing ? Bob Grundy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Riley Posted 17 November , 2008 Share Posted 17 November , 2008 Just off the Menin Road, near Railway Wood at 8am judging by the shadow, in March judging by the trees, singing "I'm a Lumberjack and I'm OK" (can't think why)? But the houses don't look quite right. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripeyman Posted 18 November , 2008 Author Share Posted 18 November , 2008 Very good Ian, so where is he standing? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Riley Posted 19 November , 2008 Share Posted 19 November , 2008 Bob, Are you winding me up or setting me up for a big fall here???? If it is Railway Wood (if) then in the NE corner of the junction with Cambridge Road with the Menin Road wwere Cambridge Road does a bit of a dogleg and there's a bit of an embankment on the east side of the road. The tree on the left being the last remaining tree of Y Wood! Unless of course, it's actually evening in which case I quite wrong! Do you want me to do a trench map grid reference from memory? Possibly Someletter.11.d.77 Put me out of my misery, please Ian PS But the houses still don't look right. There used to be a hedge running east from Cambridge Road up the field but it's not there today. PPS I'm still sure about the song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripeyman Posted 20 November , 2008 Author Share Posted 20 November , 2008 Ian Maurice is standing on the disused Ypres-Roulers, you are correct that Railway Wood on skyline. The site of Y Wood is on the right, out of the frame. We camped there for the night, you could do that in those days, no-one bothered you.............. BTW it was morning. Thanks for the interest Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Morgan Posted 20 November , 2008 Share Posted 20 November , 2008 Well done Ian, and thanks for the picture Bob. Can we look forward to another phto-quiz? Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Riley Posted 20 November , 2008 Share Posted 20 November , 2008 Bob, Understood. Then this is before the new road was built and that explains the buildings. Funny how you think these roads have been here forever (as so many of them have but not this one). Visit www.liverpoolscottish.org.uk and go for 'Brief History' and you might see why I might recognise Railway Wood. Thank you being able to see the photo. Still, although I might be three hundred metres out, I'm quite pleased with myself. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripeyman Posted 20 November , 2008 Author Share Posted 20 November , 2008 Well done Ian, and thanks for the picture Bob. Can we look forward to another phto-quiz? Tom I will see what I can find.............Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripeyman Posted 28 November , 2008 Author Share Posted 28 November , 2008 This photo was taken early 1990's so should not be a difficult one to crack.......... Bob Grundy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Morgan Posted 1 December , 2008 Share Posted 1 December , 2008 I'll start the ball rolling. I'm pretty certain I can see the Lochnagar mine-crater in there! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem49 Posted 1 December , 2008 Share Posted 1 December , 2008 This photograph shows, Maurice, a good friend of mine 'Somewhere on the Western Front in 1983. As a little quiz, where is he standing ? Bob Grundy More to the point - Why is his car in a ditch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripeyman Posted 1 December , 2008 Author Share Posted 1 December , 2008 Tom Spot on! View from area of Gordon Dump. Steve The car, an old diesel Merc, is on a sort of ramp up to the railway embankment. This was so we could 'bump' the car to start it. Before doing this we heated the sump on the calour gas stove to warm the engine. It did not start and we pushed it up and down the lane adjacent to the embankment, finaly a Belgian stopped and gave us a tow to start. At Loos we lost the silencer and drove 400 miles home in a somewhat noisy state. What a great trip ! Bob Grundy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ypresman Posted 1 December , 2008 Share Posted 1 December , 2008 Same area as mine..... Top: from sausage valley: Bottom: From Gordon Dump Cemetery: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem49 Posted 2 December , 2008 Share Posted 2 December , 2008 Bob Brings back happy memories of push starting cars! I had a 1949 beetle and had to use a stick when checking the fuel. I spent more time pushing it than driving it and in the winter came close to frost bite at times. What a joy it was. steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 2 December , 2008 Share Posted 2 December , 2008 I ran a friends Bottlefield trip in a hired mini van. Oldest 82, youngest 55. Starter motor packed in at Ypres. VERY VERY careful about stopping on down slopes, didn't want too much strain on walking sticks and zimmer frames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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