'Digging Up Plugstreet'

[stephen p nunn]

Having read and very much enjoyed 'Digging the Trenches' by Andrew Robertshaw and David Kenyon (Pen & sword 2008) I was recommended to get hold of 'Digging Up Plugstreet' by Martin Brown and Richard Osgood (Haynes 2009).

I duly purchased a copy and.....wow, what a read! Really well structured and sensitively illustrated throughout. It tracks the story of the Australian 3rd Infantry Division from Australia to England to the Front - from training to battle. The story is evidenced through documentary sources but also some quite amazing archaeology. The care and attention given to the excavation work and the preservation of the soldiers stories and memories is extremely impressive. It's one of those books that you don't really want to end but it makes you want to go out to the sites and be part of the work.

Well done Martin and Richard. Thank you for such a great book.

(Am reading 'Tommy's War' by Peter Doyle next - a Valentine's Day present from the lovely Mrs. Maldon).

Cheers.

SPN

Maldon

[stephen p nunn]

Blimey - thanks Maldon! (the £10 is in the post...!) I'm sure you'll all enjoy the talk - Martin is an excellent speaker. The work at Plugstreet has been realy fascinating and we hope to be able to update the forum on progress very soon

cheers

Richard

Great to hear from you Richard - I meant every word.

Good luck with all your future projects.

Regards.

SPN

Maldon