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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: Heritage, History, Army, Military, Travel

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

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

France and Spain 2016, 1; Normandy

2017-01-20 by rogerviggers 3 Comments

I decided to take myself off for a little trip to Spain over Christmas and New Year. After looking at ferry fares, mileage and the cost of fuel I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel, Food & Drink, Commemoration, Memorial, Heritage, History, Army, Military

The Life Guards in Germany 1945-92

2016-08-24 by rogerviggers 7 Comments

Following the end of hostilities in 1945 The Life Guards, the senior regiment of the British Army, were stationed in Goslar in the Harz region of … [Read more...]

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

Germany 2016, 6; Herford and Home

2016-08-20 by rogerviggers Leave a Comment

Continued from page 5, Belsen and Hameln Both car and driver were in need of fuel so I went in search and was delighted to find a petrol station in … [Read more...]

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Germany 2016, 5; Belsen and Hameln

2016-08-20 by rogerviggers Leave a Comment

Continued from page 4, Stölln and Luneberg Breakfast was needed and a drive into (and around) Munster found me outside Café Plüsch in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Travel, Food & Drink, Commemoration, Aircraft, Aviation, Holocaust, History, Army, Military

Germany 2016, 3; Potsdam and Berlin

2016-08-20 by rogerviggers 1 Comment

Continued from page 2, Goslar and the road to Berlin The following morning I drove on and was relieved to discover a public loo on Grossestrasse in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Military, Travel, Food & Drink, Commemoration, Memorial, Heritage, History, Army

Germany 2016, 2; Goslar and the road to Berlin

2016-08-20 by rogerviggers Leave a Comment

Continued from part 1, Detmold The point comes when one has to get the show on the road and this was the day to set off on my tour. A very slow … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Transport, Army, Military, Food & Drink, Commemoration, Beer & Brewing, Heritage, Tramway, History, Railways

North Norfolk

2015-09-26 by rogerviggers Leave a Comment

Living in a touristy area, I normally stay firmly at home over a bank holiday weekend. However, I needed a day or two out and there was a delivery I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, Railways, Transport, Army, Military, Travel, Food & Drink, Fighting Vehicles

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