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Greece

2019-02-06 by rogerviggers 1 Comment

After an overnight stop on the edge of Kastanies I was bowling along the main road and a copper stepped out to pull me over. There's two of them and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Landscape, Memorial, Heritage, History

Poland

2018-10-12 by rogerviggers 1 Comment

My first visit was to Gdansk, the city at the root of the overthrow of communism in eastern Europe. Anna Walentynowicz was sacked from her job in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, Industrial Archaeology, Travel, Memorial, Holocaust

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

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: Landscape, Memorial, Heritage, History

Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 6

2018-04-20 by rogerviggers Leave a Comment

2 October A somewhat soggy stroll in Stornoway this morning. I managed to dodge most of the rain but there were still strong … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, Landscape, Travel, Memorial, Beer & Brewing, Heritage, Military Archaeology, Boats

Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 5

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25 September Unable to find one locally, I ordered a new collapsible water carrier for collection from the post office in Thurso, the existing one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Military Archaeology, Boats, History, Landscape, Travel, Memorial, Beer & Brewing, Heritage

Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 4

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21 September The morning broke Shetland / Orkney / Far North of Scotland normal. It was raining. I phoned the Swannay Brewery only to be told that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beer & Brewing, Heritage, Military Archaeology, Boats, History, Landscape, Travel, Memorial

Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 3

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10 September The ferry arrived in Lerwick at about 07:45. If one wishes, the vehicle can be disembarked and the driver return on board to breakfast. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Memorial, Beer & Brewing, Heritage, Military Archaeology, Boats, History, Landscape, Travel

Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 2

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5 September There was a brilliant sunrise over Scapa Flow, a huge natural harbour providing shelter for the largest ships afloat. I discovered … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Landscape, Travel, Memorial, Beer & Brewing, Heritage, Military Archaeology, Boats, History

Scotland and the Isles, 2017: 1

2018-04-11 by rogerviggers 1 Comment

1 September After driving from Somerset I was in need of diesel by the time I got to Perth. It was also convenient as I planned to leave the A9 and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, Landscape, Travel, Memorial, Beer & Brewing, Heritage, Military Archaeology, Boats

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