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Archives for August 2018

Estonia

2018-08-31 by rogerviggers 1 Comment

Well, that was exciting. Off the ferry from Helsinki and straight into the Tallinn rush hour. Google Maps was giving me info that didn't correspond … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, Industrial Archaeology, Railways, Travel, Commemoration

France

2018-08-21 by rogerviggers Leave a Comment

The intention was initially to drive through Norway to arrive at the North Cape for the summer solstice on 21st June following which I’d drive south … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, Army, Military, Travel, Heritage

Belgium

2018-08-21 by rogerviggers Leave a Comment

Upon leaving Dunkerque I made my way to Ieper / Ypres (“Wipers” in WW1 Tommyspeak) where I found a parking space in the old railway yard. The weather … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Army, Travel, Commemoration, Heritage, Military Archaeology, Boats, History

Netherlands & Germany

2018-08-21 by rogerviggers 1 Comment

On to Arnhem, the location of Operation Market Garden during World War Two which featured in the film, “A Bridge Too Far”. The bridge has since been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Commemoration, Memorial, Heritage, History, Army, Military, Travel

Denmark

2018-08-21 by rogerviggers Leave a Comment

Arrived in Tønder, just north of the border, where I found free parking on the edge of the town. It was bright and sunny and nearly time for lunch so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, Travel, Heritage, Military Archaeology

Norway

2018-08-21 by rogerviggers 3 Comments

I crossed the border and passed through Customs at about 08:00 in the morning. The main thing I was asked about was beer. He lost interest in tobacco … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Memorial, Heritage, History, Landscape

Finland

2018-08-21 by rogerviggers Leave a Comment

Lunch time was approaching when I left Kirkenes and my first stop in Finland was for fuel at Neiden, only a mile and a half over the border where some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ships, History, Industrial Archaeology, Rapid Transit, Travel, Heritage, Maritime, Tramway

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