Cirencester War Memorial

The Cirencester War Memorial stands in Market Place outside the Church of St John the Baptist. It was dedicated on 31 October 1918.

The memorial commemorates those from the region who died serving in the First World War (210) and the Second World War.

A list of names of those who died serving in the two wars is inscribed on the west face of the south porch of the church.

When we visited the Church of St John the Baptist in June 2015 a section of the church was set aside for recording the history of the First World War.

The period covered on this board was April to June 1915.

When we returned in August 2018 the events occurring in the second half of the year were recorded.

The above notice informs one group of soldiers at the Front of the Cease Fire at 11.am that day. They are instructed to 'Form up and march back independently to the Chateau Harveng at once. Do not forget to bring the canteen with you.' Chateau d'Harveng is in Mons.

While we were at the church a lady was working on a display of knitted and crocheted poppies to be used as part of the commemorative service remembering the declaration of the end of the war on the 11 November 2018.

War Memorials Online Cirencester Cross
Historic England Cirencester War Memorial
CAHS - Cirencester War Memorials

Pershore War Memorial

The Pershore War Memorial is situated within Pershore Abbey. The memorial was dedicated on 1 November 1921.

The memorial is dedicated to soldiers from the area who died during the First World War (101) and the Second World War (24). The figure on the top of the plinth is Winged Victory.

Further information:
Imperial War Museum Memorials
War Memorials Online Pershore War Memorial

Kings Lynn War Memorial

The Kings Lynn War Memorial stands in Tower Park and was unveiled on 26 January 1921.

The memorial commemorates the 563 men from the area who died during the First World War and 19 from the Second World War.

Further information:
Imperial War Museum Memorials Register 
War Memorials Online Kings Lynn Memorial

Maldon War Memorial

In High Street, Maldon, outside All Saints Church stands the Maldon War Memorial. Subscriptions were collected from 1919 to build amemorial to commemorate those who men from Maldon and Heybridge who died serving their country. The memorial was dedicated on 8 May 1921.

The memorial commemorates those who died in the First World War (146) and the Second World War (42).

Further information:
Imperial War Museum Memorials
War Memorials Online Waldon War Memorial

Centenary of the Great War - Tring

The Tring War Memorial was dedicated on the 27 November 1918. It commemorates the 110 men from the area who died during the First World War and the 33 men who died during the Second World War.

The memorial is in the grounds of the Church of St Peter and St Paul in High Street.

Tring also has another area commemorating those who served and died during war. The Memorial Gardens which were established in memory of soldiers from the area who died during the Second World War.

The gardens had special displays commemorating the centenary of the First World War.

The flower beds in High Street near the entrance gates are regularly replanted.

The gardens are fenced and entrance is through gates with plaques on the pillars listing the names of soldiers who died during the Second World War.

Displays on this board are changed periodically. The centenary of the Battle of Passchendaele was being commemorated at the end of July.

The gardens are a peaceful place to relax and reflect as well as remember those who have died serving their country.

Further information:
Imperial War Museum Memorial
Imperial War Museum WWII Memorial
The Memorial Garden, Tring

Diggers Bistro at Comfort Inn, Anzac Highway, Glenelg

The 1st Australian Veterans Over 70s Cricket Championships was held in Adelaide from 4 - 9 November 2017.

Many members of Victorian teams stayed at the Comfort Inn on Anzac Highway, Glenelg. The motel is within easy walking distance to the shops and Glenelg Beach.

The Diggers Bistro, at the motel, keeps with the Anzac theme with stencils depicting scenes from the First World War on the windows.

Inside are war related images such as this coloured glass depiction of men on horseback. This is one of a pair of coloured glass images hanging on the back wall of the restaurant.

One of the walls has a pair of framed prints including this one of the cliffs at Anzac Cove.

A collection of Anzac biscuit tins and Anzac memorabilia is displayed on a cabinet.
Most of our evening meals were at the motel.

Remembrance Day 2017

The Remembrance Day display at Nunawading Library this year features a section commemorating the Vietnam War, 1962-1973.

Another window remembers the sacrifices made by soldiers on the Kokoda Track seventy-five years ago.

A third window commemorates the battles in France one hundred years ago.

 LEST WE FORGET

Photos by Shauna McEwan