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Visiting the Somme Battlefield: a guide to accessibility on the Western Front, Part 1

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This post summarises my visits to the Somme battlefield sites and is part of a series on the Great War. This post may contain affiliate marketing links. That means that I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to the consumer) if you make purchases via my links. I don’t ever recommend anythingContinue Reading “Visiting the Somme Battlefield: a guide to accessibility on the Western Front, Part 1”

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Lille: the Old Town – a gentle walk around the mediaeval city

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This post on Lille is part of a series on the Great War sites of France and Belgium.  With several universities based in and around the city, Lille is a young and vibrant place. However, it also has a strong sense of self and local character. The locals are some of the friendliest you’ll findContinue Reading “Lille: the Old Town – a gentle walk around the mediaeval city”