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Charlton Life Battlefield Tour No.4 - Amiens (6-8th July 2024)

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  • SX_Addick
    SX_Addick Posts: 667
    Lego version of the Canada memorial at Vimy Ridge. Very authentic, that’s Clive at the front giving a talk! 
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,650
    Great pictures guys 👏 👏 
  • Mendonca In Asdas
    Mendonca In Asdas Posts: 22,650
    What’s the temperature. / weather like out there?
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,221
    Mendonca In Asdas said:
    What’s the temperature. / weather like out there?

    Better than in Blighty.

    Just got back to Dover and it is pissing down
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,221
    Another great weekend.  

    Huge thanks to @LargeAddick for organising it all and to @SE7toSG3 for the planning, the talks and recommendations of where to eat etc even if he and @charltonnick went AWOL yesterday to visit Germany.

    @BartramBlitz on Walter Tull was fascinating as we stood close to where he fell and possibly still lies as he has no known grave.

    Amiens is a beautiful city in its own right and I wish I'd had time to visit inside the cathedral.

    Looking forward to Stalingrad in 2026.
  • Athletico Charlton
    Athletico Charlton Posts: 14,273
    Thanks from my 3 to @LargeAddick and @SE7toSG3.

    Great trip again, well planned and we got through so much.  For once I actually made some half decent notes as well.  

    My personal highlights are always some of the personal Vets stories that Clive tells from those he met and there were plenty of them.

    Couple of photos below including one inside the cathedral for you Ben!





  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,560
    glad everyone enjoyed the trip and it was a pleasure organising it. Watch this space for details of the next one. Hope everyone go home ok, especially those travelling long distances like Grantham and Barry. It was, as usual, a thoroughly enjoyable weekend.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,221
    We visited the grave of Fred Chick to pay our respects

    You can read more about him below

    From Workhouse to Walworth and Western Front - The Fred Chick Story — Charlton Life

  • SunnyPorthcawl
    SunnyPorthcawl Posts: 9
    Just to agree - immaculate organisation, great work by Clive. Brilliant mix of authoritative knowledge and personal stories. Highly recommended. Thanks to all involved. 
  • Arsenetatters
    Arsenetatters Posts: 5,974
    Mr Tatters (Nick)  thoroughly enjoyed the trip as always.
    Thank you all for making him feel welcome xx
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  • Valley Ant
    Valley Ant Posts: 467
    Arsenetatters said:
    Mr Tatters (Nick)  thoroughly enjoyed the trip as always.
    Thank you all for making him feel welcome xx
    I sat next to him on the coach and am now an expert on chickens....
    He was great company.

  • SX_Addick
    SX_Addick Posts: 667
    I too would like to express my thanks to Neal and Clive. My fourth trip, and I look forward to any fifth trip. 

    Three quick reflections:

    1. I think the Germans on the trips add great value. This time they provided poignant musical accompaniment. 

    2. I’m glad I’m not a coach driver getting through some of the tight spots Clive directed him through. I struggle reversing the car out of the garage! 

    3. I think we’re lucky that Clive’s a Charlton supporter, bringing his knowledge, experience and passion for the benefit of the club and its supporters. 
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,825
    SX_Addick said:


    1. I think the Germans on the trips add great value. This time they provided poignant musical accompaniment. 

    . 
    Do you all get pissed on strong French lager, sing “10 German bombers” and then start throwing plastic chairs at them? 
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,221
    AFKABartram said:
    SX_Addick said:


    1. I think the Germans on the trips add great value. This time they provided poignant musical accompaniment. 

    . 
    Do you all get pissed on strong French lager, sing “10 German bombers” and then start throwing plastic chairs at them? 
    What happens on tour, stays on tour!
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,221
    Just in case you missed this tour or just didn't fancy spending three days on a coach with other Charlton fans here is Clive's company's website.

    You can book on an existing tour or arrange a personalised trip.

    Home - Battle Honours (battle-honours.co.uk)
  • GoldthorpesHeel
    GoldthorpesHeel Posts: 107
    Back home in Dorset. Just to echo, my thanks as well to @LargeAddick and @SE7toSG3 for their immaculate organisation and presentation. Thinking back to when I visited Auschwitz, I'm not sure that "enjoy" is the correct word to describe such a trip, but I do feel so glad and indeed privileged to have been a part of this experience. 
    As a non-military man and committed atheist I was still fascinated to see the Muslim graves in amongst the French, and the Jewish graves in amongst the German dead, and to learn that these warriors were treated with the total respect that they warranted by those who came after them, a quarter of a century later.
    The story of Walter Tull as related by @BartramBlitz reduced me to tears, and reaching for the away fixture list for next season.
    And lastly a joy to make the acquaintance of fellow (mostly senior) addicks.
    Thank you all,
    Keith
  • IT_Andy
    IT_Andy Posts: 477
    edited July 2024
    SX_Addick said:
    I too would like to express my thanks to Neal and Clive. My fourth trip, and I look forward to any fifth trip. 

    Three quick reflections:

    1. I think the Germans on the trips add great value. This time they provided poignant musicalSX_Addick said:
    I too would like to express my thanks to Neal and Clive. My fourth trip, and I look forward to any fifth trip. 

    Three quick reflections:

    1. I think the Germans on the trips add great value. This time they provided poignant musical accompaniment. 

    2. I’m glad I’m not a coach driver getting through some of the tight spots Clive directed him through. I struggle reversing the car out of the garage! 

    3. I think we’re lucky that Clive’s a Charlton supporter, bringing his knowledge, experience and passion for the benefit of the club and its supporters. 

     Special thanks to Neal and Clive.

    Thanks to Tom Tom Sat Nav and Google maps, on two phones.

    After Clive left it provided just enough information to direct Delle home.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,560
    Arsenetatters said:
    Mr Tatters (Nick)  thoroughly enjoyed the trip as always.
    Thank you all for making him feel welcome xx
    Nick is always welcome, enjoyed spending time with him as usual.
  • rananegra
    rananegra Posts: 3,689
    As ever a great trip and we both enjoyed it and have come back better informed. Big thanks to both @LargeAddick and @SE7toSG3 for making it happen
  • Valley Ant
    Valley Ant Posts: 467
    It was, as usual, a very informative trip presented brilliantly by Clive. The personal anecdotes are always insightful and thought-provoking.
    On top of that the whole trip was very well organised by Neal as it is every year.
    This year we had the added bonus of two musicians who added a great atmosphere to two of the visits. Proof that there is, indeed, a lot of hot air spouted when Charlton Life people get together.
    The Walter Tull story was inspirational. 
    Thanks to everyone.
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  • fatpetergarland
    fatpetergarland Posts: 4
    humbling weekend always a pleasure and always good to be reminded of these things plus a weekend away with the Charlton what’s not to like 
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,737
    Beautiful photos ! 

    Thank you for sharing, fpg.
  • Buglehorn
    Buglehorn Posts: 1,002
    Great trip again! Thanks to Neal and Clive for putting it on. Also thanks to Clive, George and Nick for letting me tag along with them for the evening beers! Cheers Dean
  • MadGerman
    MadGerman Posts: 164
    The Last Post played on the cemetery in Amiens.

  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,560
    MadGerman said:
    The Last Post played on the cemetery in Amiens.

    It was played beautifully. Glad you could all join us again, it was a pleasure to have you with us 
  • BartramBlitz
    BartramBlitz Posts: 675
    A big thanks again to both Clive and Neal. My fourth trip and every one so enjoyable. Looking forward to the next one.
  • cherryorchard
    cherryorchard Posts: 1,721
    Thanks for all the photos.  I couldn't commit myself this year as my other half was on a waiting list for shoulder replacement . Looking forward to the 2025 trip already!
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,221
    On behalf of the museum, many thanks.
  • Chippycafc
    Chippycafc Posts: 14,144
    Well done all, gutted i couldn't come this year due to my work commitments. I am sure it was a fantastic trip.

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