Ypres on Armistice Day

[Matt Dixon]

I shall be in Ypres for Armistice Day this year. I know that places under the Menin Gate are ticket only. Ian McHenry told me there is a small area for no ticket holders, but this is usually full from 9am onwards.

Where else would it be possible to go to for a service at 11am that is not ticket only? Is there anything going on at either Hill 60 or Tyne Cot for example?

Thanks if you can offer any advice

[Somme1916]

Matt,

On the first of two Armistice Day ceremonies I did at the Menin Gate the family and I stood on the bridge over the moat. Not under the Gate but just outside of it and when I stood on the bridge's rail I had as good a view as anyone jammed under the gate. It also happened that the wind was blowing in our direction and when they dumped the poppy petals through the sky light a large amount ended up blowing out past us and into the moat. It was a most wonderful experience to see.

Jon

P.S. Two years latter, on my second visit, I was with Iain McHenry and we were fortunate enough to have a place under the gate right beside one of the veterans, if I remember correctly it was Author Helstrop (forgive my misspelling).

[bkristof]

there will be a special service at Passchendaele...