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Useful links
Places of interest, museums, etc,
in the Somme area
Historial
de la Grand Guerre, Peronne
The Historial's "mission" is "to give a different
picture of the Great War which goes beyond the history of the battles
alone". An innovative approach.
The
“Somme 1916” Museum, Albert Enter this underground museum at the side of the Basilica in the
centre of Albert (under the "Golden Virgin and Child").
Very well laid out and informative.
The
Newfoundland Memorial, Beaumont Hamel
After the attack of July 1st 1916 29th Division's Commander was
to write of the Newfoundland effort: "It was a magnificent
display of trained and disciplined valour, and its assault failed
of success because dead men can advance no further."
Ulster
Tower, Thiepval
The Somme Association's website, including details of the
replica of "Helen's Tower" at Thiepval, - the memorial
to the 36th (Ulster) Division.
The
Lochnagar Crater, La Boiselle
The website of The Friends of Lochnagar; one of the few remaining
mine craters from July 1st 1916.
The
“P’tit Train de la Haute Somme” Froissy
An interesting "diversion" just a short drive from Flers.
Click on the Union Flag for the english version of this site, and
check out the "History" section to find it's relevance
to WW1.
WW1 information
& other general links
Old
front line battle fields of WW1
Paul Reed's informative guide to the great
war history and battlefields. WW1 research services available.
World
War One Cemeteries
A comprehensive guide to the military cemeteries
and memorials of Belgium, France, Great Britain and throughout the
world ~ huge number of photographs and very well indexed.
HONOURS AND AWARDS
Specialists in military medals framing and restoration
Hellfire
Corner
Tom Morgan's mighty contribution to WW1 related information.
The Tank Museum,
Bovington
"The home of the tank" - the largest collection of Tanks
and fighting armoured vehicles in the world.
An Unfortunate Region
A first rate site by Peter van den Heuvel and Marco Hoveling;
loads of links to other relevant WW1 information sources.
"The
Tanks at Flers"
Trevor Pidgeon's homepage for his book of the same title, - the
definitive work on the first use of "Tanks" in warfare.
Also highly recommended is Trevor's book "Flers & Gueudecourt",
which is part of the "Battleground Europe" series. A more
succinct account of the Tank actions at Flers in September 1916,
but also including much more on the Infantry actions.
(ISBN 0-85052-778-3, in paperback).
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The "Debt of Honour Register" for the Commonwealth war
dead.
The Diggers War – Australians
in the Great War
This site is dedicated to preserving the memory of the men of Australia
who fought and died in the First World War.
Australian Battlefields
of WW1 - France
Tribute to the Australians in France & Belgium during WW1.
A wealth of information including chronological accounts of the
Australians actions.
World War
One Battlefields
A developing and interesting website showing current and contemporary
photographs of the Battlefields with explanations as to their historical
significance.
The Imperial War Museum, London
Britain's military history from WW1 to date.
The National Army
Museum, London
Museum dedicated to the history of the British Army.
Tank Teapots
Manufacturers of classic collectible Art Deco teapot designs including
stylised WW1 teapots.
Great War Digital
A new project to provide geo-referenced Great War trench maps for
France and Flanders with modern IGN maps.
Battlefield Tours
Battle-Honours
Offering small specialised walking tours of all the major battlefields
including wartime London.
Otago View, Flers, Somme
Quality Bed & Breakfast Accommodation - Run by Hilary and Peter
Smith who also double as housekeepers for Dinnaken House.
Beaucourt Station & Helicopter
tours
Beaucourt Station tearooms & shop situated in the area attacked
by the 63rd (Royal Naval) Division in November 1916. Battlefield
tours by helicopter can be arranged here.
Kingshead Adventures
Bespoke tours of the First and Second World War Battlefields involving
4 wheel drive vehicles and suitable for the independent minded traveler.
Organisations & Publications
The Western
Front Association
The Western Front Association was formed with the aim of furthering
interest in the period 1914-1918, to perpetuate the memory, courage
and comradeship of all those who served their countries in France
and Flanders and their own countries during The Great War. Members
receive the two association periodicals, "The Bulletin"
and "Stand To!".
The Armourer Magazine
Regular articles on Ordnance, Bayonets, Medals, Insignia, Uniforms,
Military Museums, Battlefields etc. There is also a regular photographic
price guide to items on sale at militaria fairs. Each issue of the
Armourer contains comprehensive details of all UK militaria fairs
and military events for the next three months.
Somme Tourist Information
Albert Tourist Information
Amiens
Tourist Information
Peronne Tourist Information
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