howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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After seeing the unveiling on the box last evening i decided to pop across to see it myself and was most impressed.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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The plaques told an interesting story but they are only visible if the seats are not taken.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Paul Watkins- Location: Dover
- Registered: 9 Nov 2011
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Well done Folkestone/ Shepway for organising a moving event that was many years in preparation. As a national venue you were a credit to East Kent & the role you played as the Port of embarkation for this tragic episode in history.
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
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Great pictures Howard, I like the arch so very simple but also impressive and symbolic.
Paul, I agree.
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Bob Whysman
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Thank you for uploading these great pictures Howard...........
Do nothing and nothing happens.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Thanks for those kind words Jan and Bob i have wondered why that section of the Leas had been cordoned off for many months.
I think the arch has struck the right chord in its simplicity and the atmosphere around it was very respectful, people thinking of the march down the hill, for some troops, the last they would see of England and others that survived traumatised upon return.
Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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those who who came back injured came through dover,so not to frighten those who where going from Folkestone.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Thanks for that info Brian, no doubt the powers that be made sure that their sons didn't enlist.
I wasn't aware until today that Walter Tull did not have a burial.
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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still missing after all this time,his name is on the arras memorial.but his brother and both parents are buried in cheriton cematry.
queen victorias grand son is buried in a comunial cematry in lieper.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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I do have the book on Major Tull if any would like to read it,
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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