59165 Posted 12 April , 2007 Share Posted 12 April , 2007 German bunker rotting away in a field More of a supplies bunker really,as there are other bunkers nearby & what looks like a hard stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59165 Posted 12 April , 2007 Share Posted 12 April , 2007 This sign post limits the boundry between Moulainville & the (unfindable)Fort de Moulinville,now in the heart of an army range. & thats the end of the Arnold Rimmer slide show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greyhound Posted 12 April , 2007 Share Posted 12 April , 2007 Some really marvellous photos on this thread. Thanks to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trenchwire Posted 13 April , 2007 Share Posted 13 April , 2007 Not there yet, this is a visit late May/june Shirley Shirly if i was you and given the time scale i would go to Ypres,it will be a lot quicker for you and there is a lot more amenities there,if you are sensible with your visit times you should be able to do it in a day providing you get there early. Be sure to look up the menin gate tyne cott passendale hill 62 hill 60 hoodge Plugstreet wood where the xmas truce took part,and Bruce Bairnsfather and Winston Churchill served. The picture below is of essex farm cemetery where john mccrae wrote in Flanders fields. If you can stay longer make sure you are at the gate for 8,0 clock for the last post i guarantee you will feel the emotions, works for me everytime, oh and the square is fantastic. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthergw Posted 13 April , 2007 Share Posted 13 April , 2007 & thats the end of the Arnold Rimmer slide show Great pictures Dave. Great to see somewhere I have read about but never seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malte Znaniecki Posted 13 April , 2007 Share Posted 13 April , 2007 Many Thanks to all who contributed. WOW !!! what to say else ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShirlD Posted 16 April , 2007 Share Posted 16 April , 2007 Shirly if i was you and given the time scale i would go to Ypres,it will be a lot quicker for you and there is a lot more amenities there,if you are sensible with your visit times you should be able to do it in a day providing you get there early. Thanks Trenchwire, and I am sorry I have only just found this. I have had some kind replies re Somme and with this intinerary I will make plans once I get to UK and the grandchild has made an appearance. Having been focussed on North Africa and Gallipoli, this forum has a lot to answer for in terms of travel, time and money! Thanks again Shirley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy Posted 19 April , 2007 Share Posted 19 April , 2007 railway hollow cemty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willy Posted 19 April , 2007 Share Posted 19 April , 2007 hawthorn crater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebogatoff Posted 21 April , 2007 Share Posted 21 April , 2007 Absolutely amazing pics. Probably about as close as I'll ever get to the battlefields. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanhemmings Posted 21 April , 2007 Share Posted 21 April , 2007 Unbelievable photos. Stunning, evocative and haunting..... Thanks for sharing them and your trip (lucky so and so's) Ps . I thought there had been a cross between Jim Mcdonald and Johnny Vegas (DON'T ask how)...... in the bar photo..... sorry bruce; luv ya really. susan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick D Posted 22 April , 2007 Share Posted 22 April , 2007 Fantastic photo's really enjoyed looking at them. Mick D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tafski Posted 22 April , 2007 Share Posted 22 April , 2007 Ps . I thought there had been a cross between Jim Mcdonald and Johnny Vegas (DON'T ask how)...... in the bar photo..... sorry bruce; luv ya really. susan. no problems susan glad ye enjoyed the pics am sure there is more to come from other members of the tour party as for the mcdonald/johny vegas this has now invoked a strict diet regime starting to day please no rude comments from other pals i can bite tafski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john crosby Posted 22 April , 2007 Share Posted 22 April , 2007 Remember this lads, or NOT. Sorry for the delay, more to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanhemmings Posted 22 April , 2007 Share Posted 22 April , 2007 [ susan. no problems susan glad ye enjoyed the pics am sure there is more to come from other members of the tour party as for the mcdonald/johny vegas this has now invoked a strict diet regime starting to day please no rude comments from other pals i can bite tafski I meant facially. Stay as you are. (wasn't looking elsewhere lol) susan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiletto_33853 Posted 23 April , 2007 Share Posted 23 April , 2007 Some great photo's here guys, thanks for posting them. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tafski Posted 25 April , 2007 Share Posted 25 April , 2007 to all pals to see more pics of battlefield visits see stephanies thread on her battlefield tour in my battlefield tour some great pics tafski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wulsten Posted 28 April , 2007 Share Posted 28 April , 2007 The boys on the trip + kevs champion [sorry - picture removed on request. Mod.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted 28 April , 2007 Share Posted 28 April , 2007 After a magnificent repas,some die hards hit the old fire water in the Shell hole/Bunker(I cant remember ever leaving it,never mind its name) George Coles original minder & friend in an uncannily devoid of alcohol bar scene You cannot fault Chavasse farm as a billet for the Somme.All you ever need & all you can make of it rolled into one.Got nice neighbours too. Didn't realise it was a Laurel and Hardy theme night. The bloke on the left looks suspiciously like Wulsten Am I right? Liam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted 28 April , 2007 Share Posted 28 April , 2007 Guys, Looked an absolutely fantastic trip and I am sure that lifelong friendships have been made. Liam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truthergw Posted 28 April , 2007 Share Posted 28 April , 2007 The boys on the trip + kevs champion A fine body of men. I see you were all kept on short rations. Great pix of what was obviously another grand trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Gibson Posted 29 April , 2007 Share Posted 29 April , 2007 Guys, Pheeeewwww!!! finally got to the end of the thread. A fantastic collection of pictures and I'm glad you had a great time. But my reason for posting is to say a big thanks. I was due to go on this trip but my dad died a few days before the tour began and to make matters worse he died whilst abroad. After talking to Bruce he told me that you lit a candle to my dads memory whilst you were on the trip and that really touched me. I have no doubt my old man is tickled pink. Anyway his ashes have been scattered back in his native Wales and I have done everything that he wanted when he died So come the next trip to the Somme, Ypres, Verdun etc .......... there will be no holding me back.!!!!! Work permitting and of course she who must be obeyed. A big thanks to all of you again Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KevinEndon Posted 29 April , 2007 Share Posted 29 April , 2007 So sorry you missed it Martyn under such sad circumstances, our thoughts were with you throughout the trip. I recorded the lighting of the candle for you and will get it all downloaded onto a dvd for you as a memoir to your father from all the lads on the trip. May he rest in peace in his beloved Wales. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frans Posted 29 April , 2007 Share Posted 29 April , 2007 I have only just found this thread Bruce. The pictures are great and it looks like you all had an amazing trip. Frans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garron Posted 29 April , 2007 Share Posted 29 April , 2007 Martyn, I was the stand in on the trip and I am sorry it was under such circumstances. Though it was my first trip out there and I did enjoy it, I still felt really bad as you could not go, and I hope that we can meet on the next trip (if they will take me and my wardrobe again ) Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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