Peter Bennett Posted 9 February , 2010 Share Posted 9 February , 2010 Silly Question at this late stage. What is the name of the road where the new cemetery is situated ? Thank you Peter Edit. Found it, it is here; The cemetery is located on Rue de la Basse Ville (50o36’28.66”N, 2o51’03.71”E) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ypresman Posted 10 February , 2010 Author Share Posted 10 February , 2010 Andy I agree. Breath taking !!!!!! Tony Cheers Guys. Just a few 100 photo's of the last few years of me exploring the whole Western Front...oh and Normandy.. Still have a few more to put on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Bennett Posted 10 February , 2010 Share Posted 10 February , 2010 Northern France had blizzard conditions this morning, 3 hour from Calais to Fromelles ! Got there in the end and I was humbled and privileged to have attended, I will post some photos on my return home. (Sending this from Varlet Farm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Bennett Posted 10 February , 2010 Share Posted 10 February , 2010 Message on CWGC Website; REBURIALS AT FROMELLES LATEST ADVICE 10 FEBRUARY 2010 Members of the public planning to attend the reburials at Fromelles should note that as a result of progress achieved during the first week, it is now predicted that the reburials will be completed on Friday 19 February 2010. This date cannot be guaranteed as inclement weather may affect the reburial procedures but we would ask that you keep checking this website for further updates. The conditions in Fromelles remain extremely cold, with snow and freezing conditions predicted. You are encouraged to prepare for very cold and wet weather and dress accordingly. Visitors should also be aware that the surrounding area is extremely wet and therefore appropriate footwear is advisable. There is a small covered visitor’s area at the cemetery, where members of the public can sign the visitor’s book, find literature on the new cemetery and the wider aspects of the Fromelles project and leave floral tributes and wreaths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootrock Posted 11 February , 2010 Share Posted 11 February , 2010 What is the best/quickest/shortest route to take to get to Fromelles from Calais? Does anyone have any preferences? Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roel22 Posted 11 February , 2010 Share Posted 11 February , 2010 Message on CWGC Website; Members of the public planning to attend the reburials at Fromelles should note that as a result of progress achieved during the first week, it is now predicted that the reburials will be completed on Friday 19 February 2010. Thanks for the tip, Peter; I was planning to go there the last week of february See if I can make it next week... Roel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Burbidge Posted 12 February , 2010 Share Posted 12 February , 2010 I was planning to go there the last week of february Me too! V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Bennett Posted 12 February , 2010 Share Posted 12 February , 2010 What is the best/quickest/shortest route to take to get to Fromelles from Calais? Does anyone have any preferences? Martin A16 East from Calais approx 20 miles, take exit 28 onto E42 for approx 7 miles, at exit 16 stay on the road which becomes the A25 for approx 30 miles, normally you would leave at exit 8 but this is closed for roadworks so leave at exit 9. Head for Erquinghem-Lys, then Fleurbaix, then Bois-Grenier. Fromelles should signed from there as it is on the D22. This is normally a journey of around 70 minutes but it took me 3 hours in the snow last Wednesday !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roel22 Posted 12 February , 2010 Share Posted 12 February , 2010 Me too! V. I'm now trying to be there friday 19th, but due to the weather it's not sure if there will be any burials on that date according to CWGC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin spof Posted 13 February , 2010 Admin Share Posted 13 February , 2010 Here are my photos from the first week at Fromelles. http://www.flickr.com/photos/44397078@N05/...57623372435028/ Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roel22 Posted 13 February , 2010 Share Posted 13 February , 2010 Great set, Glen. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil@basildon Posted 13 February , 2010 Share Posted 13 February , 2010 Great photos, it looks very cold though. Has an estimate been given as to how many are expected to be positively identified? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin spof Posted 13 February , 2010 Admin Share Posted 13 February , 2010 Thanks Roel and Phil. It was very cold but worth it. Nobody is saying anything about how many will be identified. The panel will be meeting in London in early March to sort through all the information. I suspect they all have a "gut feelling" about the numbers though. Personally, anything from 1 ID upwards will be a good result but if there are lots of men named, I hope that attempts at DNA recovery will become a normal part of dealing with other unidentified soldiers who are found in future. Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarge2871 Posted 13 February , 2010 Share Posted 13 February , 2010 What is the best/quickest/shortest route to take to get to Fromelles from Calais? Does anyone have any preferences? Martin for what its worth, I always go Dover / Dunkirk ..in my humble opinion a much nicer ferry, a little longer agreed but better than the cattle boat to calais. Then across via the A25 / E42 ..simples Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bardess Posted 14 February , 2010 Share Posted 14 February , 2010 Thanks for the link to your album Glen. Some very poignant/sombre moments indeed - especially the Standard Bearers and Gun Salute. What would we do without digital cameras now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootrock Posted 14 February , 2010 Share Posted 14 February , 2010 I am going via Calais as I managed to get a half-term special rate on the Shuttle - £15 return! Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandy hall Posted 14 February , 2010 Share Posted 14 February , 2010 Thanks for posting your photos Glen, very moving, it has taken me most of this evening to look at them . Hope to be there myself on Friday 26 February, however it looks like the burials will be finished by then. Mandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetleylover Posted 14 February , 2010 Share Posted 14 February , 2010 more pics.... Great photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roel22 Posted 17 February , 2010 Share Posted 17 February , 2010 Just got a confirmation from CWGC; friday 19th definitely looks to be the last day. Roel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel knockaert Posted 18 February , 2010 Share Posted 18 February , 2010 Still 17 bodies... Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roel22 Posted 20 February , 2010 Share Posted 20 February , 2010 Visited Fromelles friday, when the last burials took place. Conditions were very harsh, with a cold, freezing wind. The Australian and British soldiers did an a absolutely splendid job; every coffin was carried to its last resting place in a very respectful and dignified way. I didn't notice even the tiniest slip or mistake, despite the very unconfortable circumstances. Great to see how the men said farewell to the girl who had provided them lunch and a smile every day in the nearby cafe Au Gallodrome. Both Australians and British tried to impress the absolutely stunning beauty by giving her several presents. A great moment, when the men became boys again... Roel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedelmar Posted 20 February , 2010 Share Posted 20 February , 2010 Lest We Forget! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Doyle Posted 21 February , 2010 Share Posted 21 February , 2010 I had the honour of being there on Wednesday; cold and harsh conditions, but a meticulous ceremony carried out with great dignity. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca07100 Posted 12 March , 2010 Share Posted 12 March , 2010 Last Picture of Simon Fraser as depicted on Cobbers Statue Fromelles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 6 April , 2010 Admin Share Posted 6 April , 2010 Was at Fromelles yesterday, but was forbidden to take photos of the cemetery. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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