nigelcave Posted 28 June , 2016 Share Posted 28 June , 2016 I have just ambled outside, from near Beaumont Hamel, and seen the Thiepval Memorial floodlit. I must say, it looks magnificent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17107BM Posted 28 June , 2016 Share Posted 28 June , 2016 Can you post a pic please Nigel if possible. Would be very grateful. Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelcave Posted 28 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 28 June , 2016 Alas, too far away - and have had one too many to drive around safely. I might have a bash tomorrow evening - but am over here for several days and am bound to have an alcohol free evening in that time frame! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 28 June , 2016 Share Posted 28 June , 2016 Nigel Sounds wonderful; I'll look forward to seeing the outcome. I'm trying to picture it in my mind but I don't know the area well apart from the Sunken Road and Hawthorn Crater area; are you on the Ocean Villas side of the village or on the Beaucourt side? Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 28 June , 2016 Share Posted 28 June , 2016 Does anyone know if it will remain lit from now on, or is it only for the duration of the Somme centenary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelcave Posted 29 June , 2016 Author Share Posted 29 June , 2016 The CWGC website implies that it is not for the short term - i.e. it will be a permanent feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
healdav Posted 29 June , 2016 Share Posted 29 June , 2016 Are they going to be paying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 29 June , 2016 Share Posted 29 June , 2016 Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pighills Posted 29 June , 2016 Share Posted 29 June , 2016 4 hours ago, nigelcave said: The CWGC website implies that it is not for the short term - i.e. it will be a permanent feature. Thanks Nigel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbriscoe Posted 1 July , 2016 Share Posted 1 July , 2016 Very impressive lighting all around with every grave headstone illuminated individually, the Cross of Sacrifice appeared to be also lit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 1 July , 2016 Share Posted 1 July , 2016 The Vigil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
healdav Posted 1 July , 2016 Share Posted 1 July , 2016 On 29/06/2016 at 08:14, Seadog said: Why? Well, someone will have to pay the electrivity bill. I can't see the British wanting to do it forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 1 July , 2016 Share Posted 1 July , 2016 Pardon me for stating the blindingly obvious but if you are that concerned perhaps asking the CWGC may help you. Bearing in mind that the Menin Gate is illuminated I fail to see the difference. Regards Norman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17107BM Posted 1 July , 2016 Share Posted 1 July , 2016 1 hour ago, healdav said: Well, someone will have to pay the electrivity bill. I can't see the British wanting to do it forever. I'm sure there are some with respect to the monument and what it stands for that would like to see it continue. Don't you agree? Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithfazzani Posted 1 July , 2016 Share Posted 1 July , 2016 I for one would very much wish it to continue and am looking forward to seeing it later in the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17107BM Posted 1 July , 2016 Share Posted 1 July , 2016 Thanks Keith. As it goes, who would charge the Fallen a bill for electricity??? Do we split the bill at thiepval between the French and the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17107BM Posted 1 July , 2016 Share Posted 1 July , 2016 3 hours ago, healdav said: Well, someone will have to pay the electrivity bill. I can't see the British wanting to do it forever. Stop Battlefield Touring! you have no respect for them, so why do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
healdav Posted 2 July , 2016 Share Posted 2 July , 2016 11 hours ago, 17107BM said: Stop Battlefield Touring! you have no respect for them, so why do it? I only asked who was paying the electricity bill. I don't see what respect has to do with it. Simple question, noticeable that no one has answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted 2 July , 2016 Share Posted 2 July , 2016 I have see post 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 2 July , 2016 Share Posted 2 July , 2016 And, in these times of austerity, a fair question. Is it being funded by CWGC, or some other body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCurragh Posted 2 July , 2016 Share Posted 2 July , 2016 The whole ceremony at Thiepval yesterday must have cost a fortune - perhaps the lighting comes from the same funding source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelcave Posted 2 July , 2016 Author Share Posted 2 July , 2016 I imagine it will be in the CWGC budget and they do say it will continue permanently - or at least imply it. I suspect that modern lighting means that the fixtures and fittings have a much longer lifetime and that they probably use less power than earlier versions. The Vimy Memorial is floodlit, the Menin Gate is floodlit, the St Julian Memorial is floodlit - amongst others - so I do not see this as some huge extra cost. Whether it would be on all during the hours of darkness is, of course, another matter, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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