Tag Archives: WWII

Going the other way

There’s been some roadworks over the last little while which have affected our trip back from walks. It’s rare that a whole road is blocked off but, nevertheless, it has been. Fortunately, there are three big roads into Farnham so … Continue reading

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Bertha

Today I discovered the joys of lying on the sofa, watching the remnants of Hurricane Bertha playing havoc with the weather. It was a day of bright sunshine, followed quickly by grey clouds, high winds and torrential rain. This cycle … Continue reading

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Super lady spy

Pearl Witherington was a lady to reckon with. While she was, basically, British, she was bought up in France by her drunk father and long suffering mother. The Witheringtons were a fighting lot (apart from Pearl’s father, I assume) and … Continue reading

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Centaur

As you walk along the pathway up and over King’s Headland, small plaques line either side of you. These are small memorials to members of the Australian armed forces who have served their country, giving the greatest sacrifice. The walk … Continue reading

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