From Flanders to The Somme...Your photographs.

[*sparkle*]

Fab work Jen, its been a lovely and inspiring thread to read I'm so glad you had a wonderful time.

I'm going back to Belgium soon, in January all going well, it was supposed to be December but my bank account said no.  So if I may (nearer the time) I'd like to 'pay it forward' for you. I can't be as generous as Jen (as I'm dragging a toddler with me and only going for a long weekend), but I'll list the cemetaries and memorials I'm going to (on a new thread) and I'm happy to take photos for those who would like it.

Tx

[genjen]

That's wonderful Sparkle,

We could get an awful lot done this way! Look forward to your new thread.

[Maggie.]

What a very kind offer *sparkle*, to give time to this and whilst with a toddler in tow.  There really are some wonderful and thoughtful people on RootsChat.

Well done Jen.  Although to my knowledge I'm fortunate to have no rellies who died in France & Belgium, it has been an inspiring read from beginning to end.

Maggie

[*sparkle*]

It no bother at all. I wish I asked when I went the first time at the end of October, but we only decided to go about 10am and we were on the boat by 5pm! (we quite often go on last minute adventures!)

I've seen how much it meant to our family to pay our respects and bring photos back, so I'm keen to do it again.

Tx

[Ecneps]

Have just read through this amazing thread and would just like to say what wonderful work you've done for everyone Jen, well done

Barbara 

[Rosedale]

Arthur Caunce for Rosedale.

This was a beautifully clear one. The second one shows how big the panel is, through the archway.

Sorry I didn't see this sooner! I must have completely overlooked the topic.
The photos are amazing, so clear and what a lovely memorial

Thank you so much Jen! You're so kind.

With it being  almost Christmas I probably wont get on so much now, so I'd better wish you all
have a wonderful Christmas & New Year.

Rosedale. 

[kiwihalfpint]

The bigger version of the photo that Poll did for me is fantastic .....I was blown away by it and in awe of Polls talents.

What a wonderful xmas present we have been given with all these photos of our ancestors. 

Jen and Poll you are both wonderful people


Cheers
KHP

[mrspeel]

I mentioned that we had a photo of Cyril Oates' original grave marker (probably taken shortly after he died in May 1916) See Post 91 for Genjen's photo of the marker today.  I'm attaching it (I hope)  along with a photo of Cyril in uniform.  He was in the King's Own Scottish Borderers, and died at the age of 19 years and 4 months.  I thought some of you might be interested.

[genjen]

The photograph of the cemetery is so sad. The wooden crosses look more personal, somehow. And how very young he looks. It's only when you see a photograph of someone that you stop and think, they were little more than children.

Thanks for sharing them.

Jen