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LinksAriane (http://www.ariane.be) The Premiere Hotel in Ypres - near the Menin Gate. Cherry Blossom B n B (http://www.cherryblossom.be) Family run B n B situated on the Ypres Salient near to Poperinge. First World War (http://www.firstworldwar.com) A general overview of the First World War. Fougasse Films (http://www.fougassefilms.co.uk) Interesting site dealing with tunnelling, mining and battlefield archaeology. Harper Collins (www.harpercollins.co.uk) Major UK publisher providing many titles with online purchasing. Hodson Coaches (http://www.hodsoncoaches.co.uk) Offers a modern fleet of well equipped vehicles. Holts Guide Books (http://www.guide-books.co.uk) Major and Mrs Holts Battlefield Guide Books and Maps. Hotel Belfort (http://www.hotelbelfort.be) Family run hotel and restaurant in Poperinge town square. In Memory (http://www.inmemories.com/) A site devoted to visiting Commonwealth War Cemeteries, Communals Cemeteries & Churchyards in Belgium & France. Kelly Scapes (http://www.freewebs.com/kellyscapes) Jon Kelly specialises in watercolour and oil paintings. Works for sale include artcards/prints of The Cloth Hall, Ypres 1917 and Memorials of the Somme. Last Post Association (http://www.lastpost.be/) The Last Post Association is an independent, voluntary, non-profit-making organisation. It was the Association that first founded the Last Post Ceremony back in 1928, and it is the Association that is still responsible for the day-to-day organisation of this unique act of homage. This daily tribute - performed by a team of local buglers - serves to honour the memory of the soldiers of the British Empire, who fought and died in the immortal Ypres Salient during the First World War. It is the aim of the Last Post Association to maintain this ceremony in perpetuity. Lifestyle Creations (http://www.lifestylecreations.co.uk) Offers a selection of lifestyle products for health, entertainment and wellbeing. Lifestyle Gift Shop (http://www.lifestylegiftshop.co.uk) A thoughtful selection of useful gift ideas. Lijssenthoek (http://www.lijssenthoek.be/) The biggest field hospital 10 miles behind the frontline (Poperinge) - up to 107 casualties a day - 10,788 graves Memorial Museum Passchendale 1917 (http://www.passchendaele.be) The "Memorial Museum Passchendale 1917" features military history and battlefield life through a series of impressive diorama based on the largest official collection in the Flanders area. Naval Military Press (http://www.naval-military-press.com) Offer books for the serious student of conflict. The range of titles stocked covers the whole spectrum of military history including specialist works for the battlefield tourist. Ocean Villas Tea Rooms (http://www.avrilwilliams.com/) Warm and welcoming tea room in the heart of the Somme. Patrick Lindsay (http://www.patricklindsay.com.au) One of Australia's leading non-fiction authors & public speakers, includes details of his latest book 'Fromelles'. Playing Cards Only (http://www.playingcardsonly.co.uk) This collection includes World War One and World War Two Playing Cards Salient Points (http://www.salientpoints.com) A single source for information, reference, links, battlefield tourism and book news. Sergeant York Project (http://www.sergeantyorkproject.com) A link to the Sergeant York Project 2006
Somme Battlefield Tours Ltd (http://www.battlefield-tours.com/index.htm)
The Specialists in Self Drive Tours.
James Power has spent many years creating written self-drive guides to the Somme. Villers Bretonneux and Ypres battlefields of the Great War. These are not just any old guides. They have been specifically designed to take you on a journey of exploration, so you know exactly where to stop, where to walk and what to look for. The comprehensive guides have been specifically written and styled for both the first time visitor, as well as those wishing to explore in greater depth. The guides also include a separate easy-to-follow route plan and laminated map, so you can easily navigate the narrow roads that criss-cross the battlefields. Somme Tourist Board (http://www.somme-battlefields.com) The official web site of the Somme Tourist Board, this site is packed with useful information about the battlefields and surrounding area. The Canadian Great War Site (http://www.interlog.com/~fatjack/) The Canadian Great War Site The Relyon Group (http://www.relyongroup.co.uk) The Relyon Group provides car parking facilities at Dover and Folkestone with 24hr security. Travel from here (http://www.travelfromhere.com) Travel Gate (http://www.travelgate.co.uk) For specialist and cultural holidays. Travel Insurance Au (http://www.travelinsuranceau.com.au/) Access Travel Insurance Online
Nearly half of the guests who travel with Bartletts are Australian. One of our conditions of travel is for our clients to arrange valid insurance prior to their journey. Our Australian guests may therefore wish to take a look at Access Travel Insurance Au.
"After researching the Australian market, Travel Insurance Au is able to provide direct access to QBE Travel Insurance online, providing comprehensive cover, benefits and emergency assistance, and underwritten by QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited. By offering cover online, Travel Insurance Au is able to offer a premium discount of 20% to Australian travellers, representing a significant saving and making cover more affordable than ever." Unfortunate Region (http://www.unfortunate-region.org) A website about the Great War and individuals Varlet Farm B&B (http://www.varletfarm.com) 5 miles (9 km) from Ypres and close to all the major battle sites, memorials and cemeteries. Ideally situated for anyone wishing to research the Ypres Salient. Victoria Cross Society (http://www.victoriacrosssociety.com) The Society seeks to educate, enlighten, stimulate and further interest and knowledge in the history and personalities associated with the Victoria Cross. Waterstone's (www.waterstones.com) Waterstones.com - the UK's leading bookseller, with millions of books covering every subject. Western Front Association (http://www.westernfrontassociation.com) The WFA -furthers interest in the history of the Great War 1914-1918 World War Two Books (http://www.worldwartwobooks.com) A website specialising in selling new and used military history books |
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