Ypres, the Poppy Parade and Winter Battlefield Walk

 

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Flanders Tours continues to offer the emotive Armistice Tour to Ypres, combining participation in the events at the Menin Gate with a guided overview of a part of the battlefield.

 

The following are a series of photographs taken during the 2006 tour.

Poppies__silence_M_G_Nov_06.jpg (55639 bytes)Poppy petals cover the ground in the final stages of the ceremony at the Menin Gate.

 

 

Buglers_2_M.G_2006.jpg (38304 bytes)An almost unique view of the buglers during the service.  Public access to the top of the Menin Gate is NOT permitted!

 

Andy__M.G_111106.jpg (29735 bytes)No comment necessary!

 

 

After_wreaths_M_G.jpg (37410 bytes)The armistice ceremony in progress.

 

 

Michael_M_G_11_Nov_06.jpg (30090 bytes)The armistice ceremony in progress.

 

 

Irish_Peace_Park-_p.m._11_Nov_06.jpg (23653 bytes)A visit to the Irish Peace Park at Messines.

 

 

Midnight_in_Ypres_Res._Cem_Nov_06.jpg (24782 bytes)A wreath laying at midnight in Ypres Reservoir cemetery.

 

 

H.D._new_Memorial.jpg (51040 bytes)The Newly unveiled memorial flagstaff to the 51st Highland Division in Beaumont Hamel.  The ceremony took place on the 13th November, the ninetieth anniversary of the capture of the village by the Division.

 

Presentation_4.jpg (37182 bytes)The Khaki Chums present Teddy Noyes with an "Hon. Chums" certificate at Beaumont Hamel.

 

For 2005's photos go to Ypres Remembrance Tour Photo Gallery

Go to the 2007 Tour Programme or the Flanders Tours Home Page