Today in pictures - Page 320

Turtle · 31-08-2013, 20:00

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Originally Posted by Retlaw

Richard Dobson.
Pte. 1402 10th Lincolns.
Son of Richard and Cecily Dobson 54 Cliffe St, Gt Harwood.
Age 19. K.I.A. July 1st 1916 during the battle of the Somme.
Thiepval Memorial, France

Spot on! Thanks Retlaw

Turtle · 31-08-2013, 20:04

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Originally Posted by davemac

The panoramic shots are more of a documental photo, and due to the wide sweep can be under-exposed at one end and over at the other, they are not great photos but put a bit of perspective into the scene.
Next time I am in the area will have a look for his name.

P.S. Just read through to here and see walter has given you more information than would be on the memorial.

Thank you Dave. If you are in the area again, would you think it too cheeky of me to request a snap of his name on the memorial? No worries if it's a bother, I already feel guilty about sending you on the Rothwell House expedition. Although I will always treasure your photo of the waterfall, especially as you had to brave the nettles to get it!

Turtle · 31-08-2013, 20:10

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Originally Posted by Retlaw

Richard Dobson.
Pte. 1402 10th Lincolns.
Son of Richard and Cecily Dobson 54 Cliffe St, Gt Harwood.
Age 19. K.I.A. July 1st 1916 during the battle of the Somme.
Thiepval Memorial, France

How did you find that info, Retlaw? I'm on Ancestry, and found some records, but that is amazing! Incidentally, he was underage when he joined up. He travelled to Lincolnshire thinking he wouldn't be found out as easily as if he joined up in Lancashire. He hated working in the cotton mill so much that becoming a soldier seemed like a better life. Sadly, that proved not to be the case.

Retlaw · 31-08-2013, 20:45

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Originally Posted by Turtle

How did you find that info, Retlaw? I'm on Ancestry, and found some records, but that is amazing! Incidentally, he was underage when he joined up. He travelled to Lincolnshire thinking he wouldn't be found out as easily as if he joined up in Lancashire. He hated working in the cotton mill so much that becoming a soldier seemed like a better life. Sadly, that proved not to be the case.

Now that would be telling.
Young Richard might have been under age when he enlisted, but he was of military age when he got to France.
Did you know his older brother John Thomas also served in the Lincolns. Pte. 1848. 11th Lincs, looks like they enlisted around the same time from their numbers on the form which lists all his kin the bit thats missing after Army Form is W 5080.

davemac · 31-08-2013, 21:02

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Originally Posted by Turtle

Thank you Dave. If you are in the area again, would you think it too cheeky of me to request a snap of his name on the memorial? No worries if it's a bother, I already feel guilty about sending you on the Rothwell House expedition. Although I will always treasure your photo of the waterfall, especially as you had to brave the nettles to get it!

No problem, its on my list, so give me a few days and will go and get some snaps .

davemac · 31-08-2013, 21:32

Today in Pictures, walking in the woods, sunny spells, and a nice day to be out.

1. There is a sense that Autumn is not far away.
2. A sign that this area had another purpose.
3. It says on the sign "welly walk", but not today.
4. Bracken fern on the floor, with a very high canopy at this point.
5. Puff Balls.............oh yes.
6. Well I never heard it.
7. Out of the shade and into the light.
8. That was the way up.
9. Not our way today, we go right.
10. I can see right up your frond.

Turtle · 31-08-2013, 22:21

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Originally Posted by davemac

No problem, its on my list, so give me a few days and will go and get some snaps .

Thank you. But only when it suits you.

Turtle · 31-08-2013, 22:23

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Originally Posted by davemac

Today in Pictures, walking in the woods, sunny spells, and a nice day to be out.

1. There is a sense that Autumn is not far away.
2. A sign that this area had another purpose.
3. It says on the sign "welly walk", but not today.
4. Bracken fern on the floor, with a very high canopy at this point.
5. Puff Balls.............oh yes.
6. Well I never heard it.
7. Out of the shade and into the light.
8. That was the way up.
9. Not our way today, we go right.
10. I can see right up your frond.

Puff balls are good eating as I recall.

Turtle · 31-08-2013, 22:46

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Originally Posted by Retlaw

Now that would be telling.
Young Richard might have been under age when he enlisted, but he was of military age when he got to France.
Did you know his older brother John Thomas also served in the Lincolns. Pte. 1848. 11th Lincs, looks like they enlisted around the same time from their numbers on the form which lists all his kin the bit thats missing after Army Form is W 5080.

Thank you, I didn't know about John Thomas being in the same regiment. This is a great help. I couldn't find him in the Service records, but now I've got him in the Medal Roll documents. I'm still trying to puzzle through it...
Retlaw - you're a star!

shillelagh · 01-09-2013, 11:06

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Originally Posted by shillelagh

ok we're going tomorrow ... anyone else want to have a wander down the lines ... 1pm at the spice rooms car park ..

anyone else want to come for a wander down the lines ... today in about an hour ...

maxthecollie · 01-09-2013, 13:17

We went on the sand dunes at Lytham today it was very blustery, sand blowing everywhere so I left my camera in the car.

Restless · 01-09-2013, 13:57

Not by me

But I thought this was rather excellent
https://www.google.com/maps/views/pr...37115466?gl=us

Click the sphere photos and have a look around

Gremlin · 01-09-2013, 14:57

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Originally Posted by shillelagh

anyone else want to come for a wander down the lines ... today in about an hour ...

Well we made it safely there and back, no vagabonds or highwaymen.
Nice walk, now it's time for a lie down.

shillelagh · 01-09-2013, 16:07

back safely ... from the bash lines wander ..

oh and I did make sure that I pointed out the sculptures to davemac ...

1. bob if you think im going in there wi all them nettles .. i'll wait here ...
2. gremlin im taking my time ...
3. bob and gremlin on the bench .. davemac wondering if he's found another owner for bob ..
4. teddie winding up davemac for about the 20th time ... lol
5. davemac getting wet and dirty and bob standing guard ...
6. testing out the bench ...
7. bob wanting to get home ...
8. the ducks on the fishing lodge ..

davemac · 01-09-2013, 16:15

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Originally Posted by shillelagh

back safely ... from the bash lines wander ..

1. bob if you think im going in there wi all them nettles .. i'll wait here ...
2. gremlin im taking my time ...
3. bob and gremlin on the bench .. davemac wondering if he's found another owner for bob ..
4. teddie winding up davemac for about the 20th time ... lol
5. davemac getting wet and dirty and bob standing guard ...
6. testing out the bench ...
7. bob wanting to get home ...
8. the ducks on the fishing lodge ..

Flippin eck, that was quick, I'v just got home.