London Cemetery and Extension

A great privilege to visit on the day we did

By chance we were in the area on the day of a Re-Dedication of a grave at this cemetery. A researcher had managed to identify a previously unknown soldier (a Corporal) of the Welsh Regiment. The CWGC ...

moving memorial

So much sacrifice, puts a lump in your throat and a sense of pride in those that gave there all for King and Country.

Very Big

This is the 3rd largest cemetery in the Somme Region, and by its name contains mostly London lads. 3870 are buried here 3100 unknown. Unbelievable.

Kept to the usual high standard of all CWGC cemeteries.

One of the larger cemeteries, probably better known for the location opposite, which is High Wood. A well-known battlefield, High Wood is not accessible to the public, unlike London cemetery.

Very solemn

Built on the outskirts of High Wood, one of the Bloodiest areas of the Somme battlefield, the wood still looks as imposing as it did to the troops 100 years on, however it is one of the most moving ar...