AlanCurragh Posted 15 April , 2004 Share Posted 15 April , 2004 Does anyone by any chance have a trench map for the area around Annequin, just south of Festubert, for May 1915? Many thanks MR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Dunlop Posted 15 April , 2004 Share Posted 15 April , 2004 Not for as early as May 1915 (I'm not sure if a trench map would have existed at that time) but here is a map of the village. We drove through Festubert today but not Annequin. It is remarkable how flat the countryside is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Dunlop Posted 15 April , 2004 Share Posted 15 April , 2004 Here is a map of the village. Actually, it is here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Dunlop Posted 15 April , 2004 Share Posted 15 April , 2004 This is the view from Hulluch towards Vermelles (Annequin would be away to the right) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 15 April , 2004 Author Share Posted 15 April , 2004 That's brilliant, thanks Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brindlerp Posted 16 April , 2004 Share Posted 16 April , 2004 Very nice picture Robert, did you take any other pictures in the area, such as what is left of the quarries? regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Dunlop Posted 16 April , 2004 Share Posted 16 April , 2004 No, I'm sorry Richard. My wife and I travelled down to the Somme on Monday via Cambrai, Le Cateau, Landrecies, Peronne, Le Hamel, and Villers-Bretonneux. Then we did the Somme on Wednesday. Yesterday, we drove back via Cambrai again, Monchy, Vimy Ridge, Lens, Loos, Givenchy, Neuve Chapelle, Aubers Ridge, Messines, Hooge, Ypres, Passchendaele, and finally to Middelkerke and Nieuport. So limited scope for photographs but a great trip! Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brindlerp Posted 17 April , 2004 Share Posted 17 April , 2004 Robert That is an excellent tour itinerary, any interesting menus for lunch and dinner? Any recommendations for accommodation? Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Dunlop Posted 17 April , 2004 Share Posted 17 April , 2004 We stayed at the Ibis Hotel in Calais on the first night. This is because we could not leave London until late on the Monday. The advantage was that we could set out early on the Tuesday morning. On the Tuesday and Wednesday nights, we stayed at the Hotel Royal Picardie, just outside Albert. It was ok but others on the list might have cheaper options to suggest. The advantage of Albert was the proximity to the Somme. On the Tuesday night, we ate at the hotel restaurant. Over-priced and slow service. So on the Wednesday, we enjoyed a meal in a little restaurant on the right just as you drive into Bapaume from Le Sars. We had planned to eat at Le Tommy's as well but it wasn't open until well after 7pm. After walking all day in the fresh air, we weren't prepared to wait The rest of the time, we bought baguettes, etc from local shops or cafes. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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