What To See On Normandy Beaches Trip? - Page 2

Paul Reed · 22-09-2005, 10:56 PM

Glad you had a good trip mate - nice to see you in Ypres.

Gnomey · 22-09-2005, 11:05 PM

Nice photos ypresman, glad you had a nice trip, I plan on going back at some point to see it all again. I'll try and dig up some of my photos but I don't think I have them here at uni.

ypresman · 23-09-2005, 06:18 PM

Cheers Paul, good to see your goodself in Ypres....and thanks Mr. Gnomey....

I think a few more of photo's from people's trips wouldn't go a miss........

It would be interesting to see what other people have seen.

ypresman · 28-12-2005, 10:58 PM

Hi
Just to bring this back up...
Here is a few more pics.... enjoy!
Cheers
Marc.

Owen · 29-12-2005, 08:22 AM

Hello Chaps,good to see these pics. Had an excellent trip in October BUT we didn't get a digital camera until December,DOH! Sorry can't share my photos, we're old fashioned they're in an album.
We stayed in the just north of Falaise so we were able to see where the Canadian Corps fought. Also went to Hill 112,Maltot & Mont Pincon to remember the Wessex lads.
Saw Pegaus Bridge too,picnic at Sword, Juno Beach Centre, Cemetary at Omaha.Not bad for a first visit.
Bayeux tapestry is a must.

Mostonian · 23-05-2006, 10:20 PM

Glad you enjoyed it. I've only just noticed the date of your post though. I was going to give you a rundown of our trip there for the 60th anniversary.
I've got a few pictures up on my website if you'd like a look:

http://www.bujold.co.uk

lancesergeant · 23-05-2006, 11:06 PM

A general question to those on the forum:
Has anyone thought of setting out an itinerary or best route, taking in most of the battle sites for say the car traveller or tourer. I know there are tours the likes of what Paul is involved in which take in a few of the main sites. It's odd how no one has put one out in print. There would I believe be a lot of interest especially from the military buffs/ enthusiasts/ historians.

Owen · 09-06-2006, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mostonian

Glad you enjoyed it. I've only just noticed the date of your post though. I was going to give you a rundown of our trip there for the 60th anniversary.
I've got a few pictures up on my website if you'd like a look:

http://www.bujold.co.uk

Only just got around to viewing your website.
Those Shermans in Holland, I'm sure my Mum has pictures of those from her Dutch pen-friend from back in the early 1950s. Will check soon.
Anyone else who hasn't seen Mostonian's pics have a look. They'll make you want to get overthere ASAP.

Owen · 09-06-2006, 12:58 PM

From Mostonian's site.http://www.bujold.co.uk/html/overloon_museum_0.html

Owen · 09-06-2006, 01:00 PM

This is my Mum's photo from her Dutch pen-friend 1951.
Original photo is reversed so I've flipped it for here.
As this photo was taken 6 years after the war do you thnk the markings would be more acurate than on the modern photos of it?

22-09-2005, 10:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
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23-09-2005, 06:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
ypresman Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 51	Cheers Paul, good to see your goodself in Ypres....and thanks Mr. Gnomey.... I think a few more of photo's from people's trips wouldn't go a miss........ It would be interesting to see what other people have seen.

28-12-2005, 10:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
ypresman Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 51	Hi Just to bring this back up... Here is a few more pics.... enjoy! Cheers Marc.

29-12-2005, 08:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 8,686	Hello Chaps,good to see these pics. Had an excellent trip in October BUT we didn't get a digital camera until December,DOH! Sorry can't share my photos, we're old fashioned they're in an album. We stayed in the just north of Falaise so we were able to see where the Canadian Corps fought. Also went to Hill 112,Maltot & Mont Pincon to remember the Wessex lads. Saw Pegaus Bridge too,picnic at Sword, Juno Beach Centre, Cemetary at Omaha.Not bad for a first visit. Bayeux tapestry is a must.

23-05-2006, 10:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
Mostonian Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Manchester, England. Posts: 86	Glad you enjoyed it. I've only just noticed the date of your post though. I was going to give you a rundown of our trip there for the 60th anniversary. I've got a few pictures up on my website if you'd like a look: http://www.bujold.co.uk

23-05-2006, 11:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
lancesergeant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 780	A general question to those on the forum: Has anyone thought of setting out an itinerary or best route, taking in most of the battle sites for say the car traveller or tourer. I know there are tours the likes of what Paul is involved in which take in a few of the main sites. It's odd how no one has put one out in print. There would I believe be a lot of interest especially from the military buffs/ enthusiasts/ historians.

09-06-2006, 12:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 8,686	From Mostonian's site.http://www.bujold.co.uk/html/overloon_museum_0.html

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