| Archive for Downsizer For an ethical approach to consumption |
| tahir |
Missed this onehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00mk54lMight give it a go on iPlayer, only found out at the weekend that one of mum's uncles fought in Europe in WWII. |
| Chez |
Interesting stuff. |
| Silas |
If you get a chance to get to Ypres there are numerous memorials to Indian men on the Menim Gate who were lost and have no known grave.
The 8.00 Last Post is something that everyone should experience at least one in their life. |
| tahir |
I'll take the girls one day |
| Silas |
There is a very cheap ferry from Dover to Dunkique (SP) and its only half hour drive from the ferry. I did it earlier in the year and it will now become an annual pilgimage.
(And of course, there is the Belgian beer!!!!) |
| vegplot |
I've always wanted to do that trip. |
| tahir |
I'd like to go by train from St Pancras, either way I think it's important that kids know this kind of stuff. |
| Silas |
Just a couple of pics, first is a recent memorial to the Indian regiments of WW1 second is me at Gt Uncle Ashleys grave on the Somme
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| Andy B |
Pen and sword books
Sepoys in the trenches. Should be on Amazon. |
| tahir |
This programme was a bit poor, not much substance, and only 1/2 hr. |