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National Memorial Arboretum
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brenda barr
master brummie
so glad to see the memorial to the war horses..so many thousands never came back to the uk..but my grandfather W J Barr of Park road Aston was lucky, his horse Daisy was taken for the 1914-18 war and was returned after the war ended and my g/f said she was never to work again and she was turned to pasture for the rest of her life
Pedrocut
Master Barmmie
Military tattoos exhibition reveals 'living memorials'
Military tattoos exhibition reveals 'living memorials'
The Royal British Legion says the photographs reveal "stories of remembrance living on the skin".
www.bbc.co.uk
Dave M
Pheasey Born Bumper
Polar Bear Memorial, NMA
The Polar Bear Memorial, which is a tribute to the 49th Infantry, West Riding Division, was the first monument and sculpture to be erected at the National Memorial Arboretum.
During World War II, the 49th Infantry was stationed in Iceland and, because they were surrounded by 20ft-deep snow for most of the campaign, their commanding officer called the men "his Polar Bears". The Polar Bear on a block of ice was soon adopted as their mascot and shoulder flash.
The Polar Bear Memorial, which is a tribute to the 49th Infantry, West Riding Division, was the first monument and sculpture to be erected at the National Memorial Arboretum.
During World War II, the 49th Infantry was stationed in Iceland and, because they were surrounded by 20ft-deep snow for most of the campaign, their commanding officer called the men "his Polar Bears". The Polar Bear on a block of ice was soon adopted as their mascot and shoulder flash.
Pedrocut
Master Barmmie
One taken in 2005...
paul stacey
master brummie
looks peaceful, and serene, so different to the many places where serving service men and women found themselves, from the heat of the barren Aden mountains, to the cold of a South Armagh winter, but the memories remain fresh, though the years diminish. Respect to them all. Paul
Bob Davis
Bob Davis
What River is it that has overflowed?
Bob
Radiorails
master brummie
Is the Arboretum situated on a flood plain? If it is, where has it protected homes and businesses from flooding.
paul stacey
master brummie
yep have noticed before dos flood easily and often. Paul
Pedrocut
Master Barmmie
Here is a walk from Alrewas in November 2005, when the level of the Trent was reducing. It finishes at the Arboretum...
www.ipernity.com
The best picture shows the ancient ridge and furrow well...
Staffordshire Walks, Alrewas
By Pedrocut. A 5 mile circular walk in November 2005 from Alrewas via the Church of All Saints, the Church of St Leonard at Wychnor, Wychnor Bridges, Ryknield Street, Willow Brook Farm and the Nationa…
www.ipernity.com
The best picture shows the ancient ridge and furrow well...
Key Hill Brian
Proud Brummie
sad that you cannot now walk around - keeping yourself isolated either here or in NT Parks & Gardens
paul stacey
master brummie
Great to see the "Brigade" , out in force, all hail the "House hold Division", have 4 or 5 mates mentioned on the main memorial there, Aden, and NI. Paul
