ZackNZ Posted 26 May , 2009 Share Posted 26 May , 2009 Hi All Looking for any and all advice re WW1 military sites of interest - my wife and I are visiting Turkey (Gallipoli), Paris (Somme), London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, The Highlands, New York, San Francisco, and Hong Kong. All recommendations and advice welcomed. Cheers Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per ardua per mare per terram Posted 30 May , 2009 Share Posted 30 May , 2009 As well as Gallipoli you could visit the islands, such as Lemnos and also Greece (you might find it hard to go from Turkey) for Salonika. The national Museums such as Imperial War Museum (London, Manchester and Duxford) and National Army Museum, and Regimental Museums should be included. The Royal Naval, Submarine & Royal Marines Museums and Explosion in the vacinity of Portsmouth, Southsea & Gosport are helpful for the RND & Gallipoli. There's a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoMH Posted 30 May , 2009 Share Posted 30 May , 2009 I second the recommendation of the Imperial War Museum (Manchester & Duxford I have yet to discover). The IWM in London is a real gem. It has its own history, being formerly one of the buildings for the Bethlem Hospital - otherwise known as 'Bedlam'. In its favour are; wonderful displays friendly & helpful staff reading room if you pre-research & pre-book outside spaces for recharging your batteries and it's not too big! I used to work round the corner (teaching art), and took students there to draw. I find it visually very stimulating. More recently, I've had some success in my own research there (Smyrna 1922) and found the staff very helpful. What about the National Maritime Museum? Apart from anything else, it's in a lovely part of London. I would be interested to hear about your BIG TOUR and other people's suggestions. I have a big trip (or two) of my own brewing (2010?) and want to visit Turkey (Gallipoli & Izmir) the West Coast of the States and ... New Zealand! So I may be posing similar questions in the not-too-distant future. Joanna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshdoc Posted 30 May , 2009 Share Posted 30 May , 2009 Cardiff- Cardiff castle with regimental museums to Welsh and 2nd Dragoon guards. Lots of pubs try Brains SA (skull attack) if your not driving. Museum of Welsh life St Fagans ( not much WW1 but its a lovely place to spend an hour or three). Gareth near Cardiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gheluvelt Posted 30 May , 2009 Share Posted 30 May , 2009 Hi Zack, If you are in Wales, I would also recommend the Royal Regiment of Wales museum in Brecon, with good history on some of the old regiments such as South Wales Borderers, Monmouthshire Regiment etc. Good sections ranging from the Zulu war up to Korea, and interesting collection of uniforms, arms and medals Regards, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackNZ Posted 30 May , 2009 Author Share Posted 30 May , 2009 Many thanks everyone for your suggestions - certainly will help in the planning Really appreciated Regards Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aneurin Posted 2 June , 2009 Share Posted 2 June , 2009 Zack If Cardiff is on your list, in the main hall of the National Musem of Wales (entrance free), you will find two large WW1 paintings by Frank Brangwyn, one of which is "Tank in Action". In the small Gorsedd Gardens opposite the museum are statues of David Lloyd George and of Ninian Crichton-Stuart in uniform. He was MP for Cardiff and was killed at Loos when CO of the 1/6th Welsh. Also, in Alexandra Gardens to the rear of the museum is the Welsh National War Memorial, along with smaller memorials for the Spanish Civil War, Falklands etc. There are a few WW1 memorials in St. John's Church. If you do a tour of the Millennium Stadium, look out for the (small) memorial tablet to the Welsh rugby internationals who died in WW1 and WW2. All are in the city centre, as is the castle and Welsh Regiment museum. And. as Welshdoc has already said, don't leave without trying the local beer but I would recommend Brains Dark! Gwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevem49 Posted 2 June , 2009 Share Posted 2 June , 2009 I would be interested to hear about your BIG TOUR and other people's suggestions. I have a big trip (or two) of my own brewing (2010?) and want to visit Turkey (Gallipoli & Izmir) the West Coast of the States and ... New Zealand! So I may be posing similar questions in the not-too-distant future. Joanna You cannot get to Gallipoli by air from Izmir so it is approx 5 hour drive. To get to Izmir you have to fly Istanbul. Heathrow and Brum do flights. stevem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackNZ Posted 2 June , 2009 Author Share Posted 2 June , 2009 Thanks Gwyn - yes Cardiff is on the list Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveavery Posted 3 June , 2009 Share Posted 3 June , 2009 hi, dont know if ur heading up as far as inverness in scotland but, not speficaly to do with ww1 in whole but as interesting and related to as can get, id take a visit to Fort George, they house a HUGE collection of VICTORIA CROSSES!!! (22) if i remember correctly! from the Highland regiment based there. very interesting i know of certain one is buried in northern france after being shot surfacing from his trench.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackNZ Posted 4 June , 2009 Author Share Posted 4 June , 2009 Great thanks -we are heading to Inverness! Regards Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackNZ Posted 10 June , 2009 Author Share Posted 10 June , 2009 Stevem thank you for the advice. Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoMH Posted 15 June , 2009 Share Posted 15 June , 2009 Steve, Thanks for the information on travelling between Istanbul and Izmir. I imagine, when the time comes, I will look into using the train. I see there is one - with a ferry across the Sea of Marmora which takes about 6.5 hours. Joanna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ackimzey Posted 16 June , 2009 Share Posted 16 June , 2009 For San Francisco, take a look at this site: http://www.worldwar1.com/dbc/rjones.htm Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZackNZ Posted 10 July , 2009 Author Share Posted 10 July , 2009 Thanks Ann - I will definitely take a look. Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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