First World War Photos

Canadian memorial at Passchendaele. A village that is so peaceful and beautiful today, yet in 1917 had been almost wiped off the map.

The Battle of the Somme saw not only the loss of so many lives, it also saw the end of the Pals Battalions. 

Sheffield Memorial Park - the memorials to the Pals. Men who joined up and served with their friends and those who lived around them. When they all went into battle together and suffered such heavy loses whole streets in Britain were plunged into mourning. 

Trenches at Newfoundland Park - 97 years on they appear a place of such peace and tranquility.

1st July 1916 - Thiepval, just one of the objectives

1st July 1916 - The Ulsters make good gains, but are forced to retreat as others do not make the same gains.

At Beaumont Hamel, the Newfoundlanders start their long walk to enemy lines.

Talbot House - the club for all men.

A visit at the end of a tour is recommended. Peaceful and reflective place.

Their name liveth for evermore

Essex Farm Cemetery