The Ring of Remembrance at Notre-Dame-de-Lorett. Engraved are the names of 579,606 men who lost their lives in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais between 1914-1918. They are list alphabetically irrespective of nationality rank or religion.
Today Sophie started at Neuville-St Vaast German War Cemetery, the largest German cemetery in France. This is the final resting place of 44,830 solders from the heavy fighting between 1914 – 1917.
Back after another moving & memorable tour. We explored the landscape of Ypres, Villers Bret, Somme & Arras so that 100+ years later our guest could understand her relatives #1WW experiences. Both soldiers would never return home, but I hope we have done their stories justice.
Views across Thessaloniki
Tour Day 5: Epic views across Thessaloniki from the top of the towns Castle #Greece
Possibly the most beautiful cemetery spot I have been to - Doiran Military Cemetery. Men here are predominantly from 22nd & 26th Divisions reflecting the fighting in April & May 1917 & Sept 1918 #Greece
Lake Kirkini Greece
Tour Day 2: A beautiful boat ride out on Lake Kirkini
Tour Day 2: In this valley beneath Fort Roupel, 6500 Germans fought their way through strong outer defences to try & capture the fort in 1941, this the largest of 21. After 48hours+ of amazing defence, the Greeks were forced to surrender as Thessaloniki had fallen.
Tour Day 2: No breakfast required after the most amazing dinner in Serres. We start our exploration today at Fort Rupel, attacked by the Germans in 1941. Look at the stunning drive up #Greece
Tour Day 1: Our first stop in #Greece is to the beautiful Struma Military Cemetery. This is the final resting place of 933 British, Indian, West Indian, Maltese, Greek, Bulgarian and Turkish servicemen.
Tour Day 5: A walk around the Sentir de Froideterre got us into trenches, showed us battle scared landscapes and took us into fortifications #Verdun
Tour Day 4: Up to the Meuse Argonne to learn about the USA’s largest & deadliest battle in its history
Tour Day 2: Always watch where you walk on the Somme! Beware the Mills Bomb!
At 11:00, I shut my eyes and try to focus on one thing. Invariably though, my mind wanders. I think about my Grandfather’s who served in Africa, Italy & India. I think about the rows of headstones in my favourite CWGC cemeteries, I think of the soldier stories I have followed with my guests.
What do you think about at 11/11?
Today at 11:00 we pause for 2 minutes to remember all of those service personnel that paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country and for our today.
#WeWillRememberThem
Nice work London Kings Cross #WeWillRememberThem
A Lancaster Bomber, 3 Spitfires and a Hurricane - stunning
Historic speed and agility on display at RAF Coningsby today
I will never ever get bored of listening to this sound. A beautiful sight too.
Off she goes with a wave to the crowd too #LancasterBomber #2WW