In 2008 a number of burial pits dating from the First World War were identified at Fromelles in northern France. Archaeologists began to excavate … [Read more...]
Rickerby War Memorial, Carlisle
March 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Situated to the North of Carlisle City centre is Rickerby Park, purchased shortly after World War I as a memorial to the fallen. Rickerby Park, which … [Read more...]
Pte. Lewis Leiser
January 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Nineteen year old Private Lewis Leiser of The Royal Pioneer Corps is buried at Arthuret church, Cumbria. The Royal Pioneer Corps was raised on 17 … [Read more...]
Shap Air Crash Anniversary
October 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
On the 22nd October 2009, an RAF Hawk jet crashed in the small village of Shap in Cumbria. Nearby houses were damaged and the two crewmen lost their lives. Squadron … [Read more...]
Maj.-Gen. Sir George Frederick Johnson
August 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Maj.-Gen. Sir George Frederick Johnson is buried in his local graveyard of St Mary's church, Walton, Brampton, Cumbria. Decorated with the award … [Read more...]
Cumbrian War Memorials
July 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Whilst researching a family tree, we came across The Cumbrian War Memorials blog site... an amazing labour of love and an absolute must visit, for anybody … [Read more...]
War Graves Photographic Project
July 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The aim of The War Graves Photographic Project is to photograph every war grave, individual memorial, MoD grave, and family memorial of serving military … [Read more...]
French assistance required
We have a request from one of our readers asking for some assistance. He is trying to obtain a photograph of a grave at St. Sever Cemetary Extension, … [Read more...]