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Diana’s August Book Review ~ The Eights by Joanna Miller
Here’s another book I picked up by chance at Waterstones, Kirkcaldy. I ought to buy shares in the company! Why did I choose this book? I love historical fiction and the period caught my eye too; the twenties, after the end of WW1, when Oxford University first admitted female students. My attention was captured! A…
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Flowers of the Forest
Yesterday, Armistice Day, was a poignant reflection on wars gone by and current conflicts in the world. The words that comes to mind, both attending the service here in Kinghorn and watching the Cenotaph on TV are: respect, humility, sadness and a longing for peace and freedom, but not without cost if necessary It was…
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World War One Heroes ~ a Personal Tribute
As we arrive at the final days of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One I would like to make a personal tribute to my Grandfather and Great Uncles. On 6th August 1918 Raymond Jackson (who the family called Tom) of the 3rd Dragoon Guards died as a prisoner of war in…
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We will remember them
For anyone who has family members who fought in The Somme I can recommend a trip to northern France at this time, the 100th anniversary, to show respect and give thanks for the contribution of so many men who gave their lives to try to keep us free from tyranny. Having walked along small country…
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A Poignant and Unexpected Walk in The Somme
We were travelling through France this summer to fulfill two of my husband’s dreams. The first was to attend Classic Le Mans, an exciting series of car races on this famous circuit, reflecting the early eras of racing ~ each group of cars from the 1920’s to 1960’s racing over a 24 hour period. An…