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Exploring Trafalgar Square

41 Comments / London / By Mike@bitaboutbritain / 2nd November 2018 / Curious, Edwardian, Medieval, Memorial, Modern, Prehistoric, Saxon, Street scene, Stuart, Victorian

Trafalgar Square is one of those places that have always seemed to be there. It is so famous, such a focal point, and featured in so many news clips and photographs – including those taken by most of London’s tourists – that it’s easy to take it for granted. Its name commemorates, as most people …

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Hels on National Memorial Arboretum revisitedI have lived in the UK for a number of years, but sadly never visited the arboretum. But now I am visiting Adelaide and have been surprised by the number of statues, shrines and memorial gardens, particularly in honour of the 1914-8 War. Peaceful and full of gratitude.
Lynette d'Arty-Cross on National Memorial Arboretum revisitedI couldn’t agree with you more.
williamkendall1 on National Memorial Arboretum revisitedVery poignant.
CherryPie on National Memorial Arboretum revisitedBeautiful photos, you have reminded that I need to go back to this memorial.
CherryPie on The Witches of PendleA perfect read for halloween.
CherryPie on StoweIt looks idyllic
Clare Pooley on National Memorial Arboretum revisitedA fabulous post, Mike. Beautifully illustrated and so much important information. Thank you.
marmeladegypsy on The Witches of PendleWell, I didn't get this read on/by Halloween, but I'm glad I kept it active on my page and came back to it. This is fascinating. It almost sounds like an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical with plenty of interesting characters and loads of drama. I guess I always knew there
marmeladegypsy on National Memorial Arboretum revisitedWow, Mike. This is really impressive and I've never heard of it. The sculptures are mesmerizing and very powerful, very graphic. War is graphic -- this is really the way to show it to the best (and sadly, show the worst and the damage.) I'm glad they remembered Vera Atkins.
SueW on The Witches of PendleI certainly did.