Admin Michelle Young Posted 26 August , 2023 Admin Share Posted 26 August , 2023 Not as far as I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 26 August , 2023 Share Posted 26 August , 2023 Ah, I was thinking of "Monument en hommage aux civils innocents" The Monument erected by the city of Le Cateau-cambresis with the assistance of the city of Catillon in memory of the innocent civilians shot by the Germans for possession of pigeons. https://maps.app.goo.gl/hjLuFKF7VX2svh8E6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 26 August , 2023 Share Posted 26 August , 2023 Suffolk Hill Memorial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 26 August , 2023 Admin Share Posted 26 August , 2023 No, think in a more rounded way....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 26 August , 2023 Author Share Posted 26 August , 2023 20 hours ago, Marilyne said: The end of a nice 4 days of the Yzer!!! That's just cruel. But it does beg the question - is the waffle shop back open? Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 26 August , 2023 Share Posted 26 August , 2023 I see @neverforget has changed his avatar😁👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 26 August , 2023 Share Posted 26 August , 2023 1 minute ago, Knotty said: I see @neverforget has changed his avatar😁👍 Been meaning to for a while but kept forgetting 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 26 August , 2023 Admin Share Posted 26 August , 2023 To put you out of your misery, it’s the Arbre Ronde at Le Cateau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 26 August , 2023 Share Posted 26 August , 2023 Thanks Michelle. Certainly had me going round and round all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyne Posted 26 August , 2023 Share Posted 26 August , 2023 3 hours ago, Fattyowls said: That's just cruel. But it does beg the question - is the waffle shop back open? Pete. I know... and I admit I took the picture just for you... 😇😇😇 It is certainly open M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 26 August , 2023 Author Share Posted 26 August , 2023 2 hours ago, Marilyne said: It is certainly open That is the best news I've had all day. All I need now is a passport........ 4 hours ago, Michelle Young said: To put you out of your misery, it’s the Arbre Ronde at Le Cateau. I've tried searching in the extensive library for it but drew a blank; can you point me to something about its significance? I've never got as far as Le Cateau but at least I now know that Henri Matisse was born there. Which is nice. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 27 August , 2023 Admin Share Posted 27 August , 2023 L’Arbre Ronde is near the village of Troisvilles. The Germans used the tree as an artillery range marker. 15 Brigade if 5 Div had their HQ close by. Rather like the Lone Tree at Loos, there are stories of the tree being cut down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 27 August , 2023 Admin Share Posted 27 August , 2023 Here’s an easier one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 27 August , 2023 Share Posted 27 August , 2023 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Michelle Young said: L’Arbre Ronde is near the village of Troisvilles. The Germans used the tree as an artillery range marker. 15 Brigade if 5 Div had their HQ close by. Rather like the Lone Tree at Loos, there are stories of the tree being cut down. Thanks Michelle, everyday etc……,so next time you say landmark even more lateral thinking to be done😂 John Is it the cemetery,bollards or tree, or manhole your after 😂😂 Edited 27 August , 2023 by Knotty See above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 27 August , 2023 Admin Share Posted 27 August , 2023 Definitely the cemetery this time…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 27 August , 2023 Author Share Posted 27 August , 2023 3 hours ago, Michelle Young said: Rather like the Lone Tree at Loos, Thanks Michelle, that fills the gap nicely. We can have famous trees as a theme maybe....... Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 27 August , 2023 Share Posted 27 August , 2023 4 minutes ago, Fattyowls said: We can have famous trees as a theme maybe....... Surely that’s for the music thread, @Fattyowls if not submit it quick, a new subject is required 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Forge Posted 27 August , 2023 Share Posted 27 August , 2023 4 hours ago, Michelle Young said: L’Arbre Ronde is near the village of Troisvilles. The Germans used the tree as an artillery range marker. 15 Brigade if 5 Div had their HQ close by. Rather like the Lone Tree at Loos, there are stories of the tree being cut down. I had the good fortune to tour Mons and Le Cateau with the wonderful Richard Holmes many years ago. A memorable day, despite the aftermath of a heavy evening in Brussels the night before. Didn’t remember the tree, though. I got as far as street viewing the Le Cateau area and could see it was promising as a match, but didn’t get there. A good challenge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 27 August , 2023 Share Posted 27 August , 2023 (edited) Back from lunch and thought I recognised @Michelle Young earlier, that is the small Gourock Trench Cemetery in the industrial area of Arras, my twice removed cousin is buried there, L/Corp Charles Knott, served with the Essex Regiment. The CWGC cemetery photo is taken from his grave (D4) looking back at the cross, you can just see the top. Edited 27 August , 2023 by Knotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Forge Posted 27 August , 2023 Share Posted 27 August , 2023 Well done @Knotty! All the more poignant to hear your relative is buried there. Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 27 August , 2023 Admin Share Posted 27 August , 2023 Well done Knotty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyne Posted 27 August , 2023 Share Posted 27 August , 2023 Before going on with guesses, I'll let you partake in my holiday today... on our way to Baie de Somme, I parked at the location.of Nb 2 Australian General and then we went for lunch on the dike... M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickaren Posted 28 August , 2023 Share Posted 28 August , 2023 Next one is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 28 August , 2023 Share Posted 28 August , 2023 Is that an old pic of Millencourt Communal Cemetery Extension ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickaren Posted 28 August , 2023 Share Posted 28 August , 2023 1 hour ago, Knotty said: Is that an old pic of Millencourt Communal Cemetery Extension ? It certainly is. 1994, good spot Knotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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