In 2008 a number of burial pits dating from the First World War were identified at Fromelles in northern France. Archaeologists began to … [Read more...]
Rickerby War Memorial, Carlisle
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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, … [Read more...]
Pte. Lewis Leiser
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January 30, 2010 By 1 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 … [Read more...]
Shap Air Crash Anniversary
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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 … [Read more...]
Maj.-Gen. Sir George Frederick Johnson
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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 … [Read more...]
Cumbrian War Memorials
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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 … [Read more...]
War Graves Photographic Project
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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 … [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 … [Read more...]