Captain E.C.B. Blencowe. From Menin Gate to Bedford House Cemetery.
I posted on my blog an article in respect of Captain ECB Blencowe in April 2023 and in June 2025 an amazing update to his …
World War I
The Crater Cemeteries near Neuville-Saint-Vasst
There are two very interesting Canadian Cemeteries near Neuville-Saint-Vaast, were the burial of Canadian soldiers found on the Vimy battlefield were laid to rest in …
The Cemetery of Brussels
I have a long-standing journey which I have been travelling for some time. The details of which will be confirmed in a standalone entry within …
Remembering the Fallen
It seems ages since I was last on the battlefield and 2024 is going to be a busy year. I have arrived back in Ypres …
Ypres July 2023
The last ten days in Belgium and France have been fantastic even the non-seasonal weather. I have posted new content on the blog with regard …
Le Cateau 26th August 1914
On the same day I travelled to Ors, I also visited Le Cateau. It was here that the BEF ll Corps staged a delaying action …
La Main De Massiges
If you are travelling the Western Front, this is a visit which should be at the top of your list. I travelled from Ypres and …
Mons 23rd August 1914
Today I travelled from Ypres to Mons in Belgium where the B.E.F. (British Expeditionary Force) clashed with the German army for the first time in …
The Sambre Canal 4th November 1918
I travelled south to Ors in France today to look at part of the Battle for the Sambre. I would then also pop over to …
The Belgian Army Front – Diksmuide
I am so happy to be back in Ypres (Ieper) and have plans to visit many sites which I have not seen before. On the …
New Milton and Barton on Sea Indian Memorial.
In my school town of New Milton and Barton on Sea we have a memorial dedicated to the Indian soldiers who came to our town. …
Durlston Court School Plaque
I have visited Ypres for some years now and have always popped into St George’s Chapel, (Church) to pay my respects to the soldiers who …
Captain E Blencowe – Dorsetshire Regiment
I have returned to the Western Front after my week in Normandy. Today I tried to find the area where Captain E.C.B Blencowe was killed. …
Ulster Tower, The Somme 16th February 2023
It is great to be back on the battlefield. Over the past few days I have been staying in Ypres, Wipers or Ieper, however you …
Ypres, 2022. 24th July
Today I set off for the Somme to record the resting place of three more ex-pupils of Durlston Court School. I also wanted to see …
Ypres, 2022. 23rd July
Back on the bike and a trip out of Ypres to The Bluff. Numerous cemeteries along the southeast edge of the Salient. The front line …
Ypres, 2022. 22nd July
I decided to visit some Cemeteries on my Bicycle and have listed some photographs of my journey. In the evening I laid a Wreath at …
Ypres, 2022. 21st July
Toc H. I travelled to Poperinghe which is approximately 7 miles from Ypres. During WWI Poperinghe had more traffic than Piccadilly Circus in London. This …
Ypres, 2022. 20th July
My school has a long history and connection with the First World War. Many former pupils fought during the conflict and nineteen of them paid …
Ypres, 2022. 19th July
Early start today to discover two battles which took place in World War I. The first was the Battle of Fromelles which took place 106 …
Ypres, 2022 18th July
It is great to be back at Ypres in Belgium. Arrived on Sunday evening ready to explore more World War I battlefields. Today Monday, 18th …
