This is probably too gentle for the Watershed - & inappropriate here -

[MrsKP]

fancy a piece of choclit pete ?

[MrsKP]

[Hyacinth]

fancy a piece of choclit pete ?

OOOOahhh Norty!!  Deffo a Watershed proposal ::) ;D ;D ;D

[Tulipa]

Tim, I think you have posted this in the perfect place!

People who go on the forums connected with the Battle of Britain are enthusiasts who probably already know about the memorial, you have brought is to the attention of a wider group of people and I for one am really glad.

I am off to London on Saturday and will make a special trip to see it, I am so glad to know it exists, as I knew nothing about it before.  These people gave up so much or took chances that we be free.

thank you.

[petemac]

Only if it's Bournville Dark

[rosebud]

I`v got black choccie love it here you are then , just one little  piece oh alright two thats it, hands off. ::)

[Curryandchips]

Something I have not tasted for years, is ... white chocolate ...

[tim]

Didn't offend me, Pete. (Note the addition to my last post)

And are you more Midlands than THIS??

[rosebud]

WOW      TIM.

[Obelixx]

I'm also sure this was the right place for Tim to post - amongst friends.  Here in Belgium wher i have lived since 1991, every village and town has a monument to those lost in the two world wars.  The one in my village remembers by name those lost as soldiers, shot as civilians or deported to labour camps.  For the 60th anniversary of VE Day themonument was cleaned and the names were picked out in gold leaf.

In Brussels,there are monuments to the armed forces and, amongst others, a statue of Montgomery who liberated the city and has a square named after him and a statue of Edith Cavell who also has a hospital named after her.  Across Belgium there are cemetries and monuments for the fallen of all the armed forces who fought to defend and later liberate the country.   These men and women are remembered with pride and gratitude and every Nov 11th wreaths are laid on the monuments and in the cemetries by  the local dignitaries and representatives of veterans and the citizens.

I find it baffling that Britain does less and outrageous that a memorial to the Battle of Britain has to be funded from public donation but at least this allows indivduals to express their feelings on this which can only be a good thing.

[manicscousers]

can't think of a more appropriate place, Tim..thanks

[MrsKP]

I'm having a jolly boys outing to London on Monday, to the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, I'm going to try very very hard to find a way on our route back to the airport to visit the memorial.

edit:  just googled maps and found that the monument is literally about 10mins away from our venue.  I am DEFINITELY "getting lost" on the way back to the tube to go and find it.

Thanks for bringing this thread back to the top Obbelix !

;D

[tim]

Was just going to have a word about Watershedlike comment here - & then saw that I had started it!!

Hope you enjoy it KP - nice to have ones name there rather than cut into a school desk?

Do you like this one??

[MrsKP]

tim, I know I probably should, but can you tell me the name of that gentleman.  He was obviously casting his mind back.

I've just been reading through the site again there.  Did you know the national government of the Czech Republic was a major donor !  ???

[CotswoldLass]

Have only just spotted this and apologies but haven't had time to read all the comments. This sentiment has been aired before but in my view, anyone who could possible say this is 'not part of our heritage' is too stupid and inept to be in charge of any money whatsoever.

CL x (with steam coming out of her ears!)  ::)

This is a wonderful memorial!

[tim]

KP - He's one I don't know. There were quite a few! I shall ask.

[Trixiebelle]

That's a really lovely photo Tim X

[tim]

Must check out this one too.

[Trixiebelle]

I think those 2 photos belong together  ;D

[MrsKP]

fantastic pics.  where would we be without them ?

[tim]

Wonderful, this cyber thing - just heard from the Chap who knows, & should be otherwise enjoying His cup of Scotch, that:

1. Jack Toombs - died last month.

2. Albert Gregory.

Salt of the Earth?