nunnj1954 Posted 12 March , 2006 Share Posted 12 March , 2006 I thought this Photo taken circa 1919-1920 of the reunion of the fighting men of Long Melford might be of interest to some. I have a larger image if anyone really needs it. My Grandfather is in the front row (marked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Simon Bull Posted 12 March , 2006 Share Posted 12 March , 2006 What a superb photograph. I am very jealous. I know that there was a similar reunion in the village the War Memorial of which I am studying, nd I would love to see a similar photograph of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFayers Posted 14 March , 2006 Share Posted 14 March , 2006 Fantastic photo! I haven't been to Long Melford for years - any idea where the photo was taken? Sadly my step-mum's uncle, a Long Melford lad (Launcelot Andrews - see my signature below), was one that didn't survive the war. cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollofhonour Posted 14 March , 2006 Share Posted 14 March , 2006 Having researched the Long Melford War Memorial this photgraph would look good on the web page. WOuld it be possible to use this please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nunnj1954 Posted 14 March , 2006 Author Share Posted 14 March , 2006 Fantastic photo! I haven't been to Long Melford for years - any idea where the photo was taken? Sadly my step-mum's uncle, a Long Melford lad (Launcelot Andrews - see my signature below), was one that didn't survive the war. cheers Steve Hi Steve, I still live in Long Melford and can say for sure it was taken at the rear of Melford Hall (the red brick tudor building on the green) you can just see the tops of the towers behind the roof. Regards John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFayers Posted 14 March , 2006 Share Posted 14 March , 2006 Hi Steve, I still live in Long Melford and can say for sure it was taken at the rear of Melford Hall (the red brick tudor building on the green) you can just see the tops of the towers behind the roof. Regards John Hi John, Of course! I have vague memories of going to see a re-enactment of a medieval tournament in the grounds of the hall when I was little. Coincidentaly I notice on your signature your great uncle was killed the same day as one of my grans cousins (both were in the 1/5th Suffolk Regiment in Gallipoli) - see the recent thread on "Other Theatres". cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbeales Posted 15 March , 2006 Share Posted 15 March , 2006 Interesting to note the large number of men involved in the reunion and what a massive effect the war would have had on the village. Regards John N.B Lived in Long Melford 1971-1984 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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