NATIONAL MEMORIAL ARBORETUM VISIT
04/09/2012
Thanks to funding from Tesco Charity Trust we were able to run a coach to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire. We left Crewe at 09:20 and returned from the arboretum at 16:00. The weather was very kind to us, no rain, cloudy in the morning but sunny later on without being too hot.
With over 400 memorials on view it's impossible to get round them all in one day even with the land train to help you. in addition there are hundreds of individual plaques on the trees. Here are a selection of phographs taken on the day. It really is a fantastic memorial to those who have given their lives for their country. Well worth a visit.
 Main Entrance |
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Main Entrance |
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 Railway Industry Memorial |
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 Armed Forces Memorial |
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 Armed Forces Memorial |
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 Armed Forces Memorial |
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 Armed Forces Memorial |
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 Reconciliation Stone |
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 Grave of International Friendship and Reconciliation A stone inscribed with the names of internationally renowned people. The memorial itself contains a stone donated from the cathedral in Dresden. |
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 Shot At Dawn A memorial to those shell-shocked troops shot as deserters during WW1. The figure is that of a 17 year old soldier executed at Ypres. Behind are 360 stakes each with a plaque bearing the name of one of the soldiers. |
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 Tree Plaque Just one of the hundreds of plaques by individual trees dedicated either to individuals or groups |
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 The Land Train The easy way to get around the site is to take the Land Train. Here our Chair Barbara Smith and members enjoy the journey. |
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 Time for a Cuppa Two members relax and enjoy a drink in the cafe. |
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 St Johns Ambulance Memorial |
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 Ready For Home |
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Our thanks to Prestige Coaches and driver Tony for a comfortable and safe journey and to all the staff and volunteers at the National Memorial Arboretum, so friendly, courteous and helpful. Thankyou all.
To visit the NMA website click on this link
http://www.thenma.org.uk/
