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Battlefield Tours PETER SMITH
Peter’s life has revolved around the Great War since he inherited his grandfather’s medals and diary as a small boy.

He grew up in rural East Yorkshire before joining the Territorial Army at 17. At 21 he decided he needed a little more action and enlisted as a
Royal Marines Commando, serving with them for eleven years. For the next 14 years Peter worked in the print industry, finally as the sales director for a Dorset based company. In 2004 he moved to the Somme battlefields of France with his wife and children,

where he started a bed and breakfast in the historic village of Flers. He is a prolific collector of Great War ephemera and photographs, many of which have been used in related publications. He now works full time as a historian, battlefield guide and researcher. Peter is a member of The British Commission for Military History, The Guild of Battlefield Guides, The Western Front Association, The European Tour Operators Association, and is a Friend of the Australian War Memorial.

10/09/2022

It is with profound sadness that we have learned the news of the passing of our Royal Patron, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Her Majesty has ruled for longer than any other Monarch in British history and was a truly loved and respected figure across the globe. Her extraordinary reign saw her travel more widely than any other Monarch, undertaking countless historic overseas visits.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will never be forgotten. She will be remembered for her sense of duty, commitment, and her devotion to leading a life of service.

Thank you for your service and dedication to the Nation, the Commonwealth and our Armed Forces. Rest in peace, Ma'am

10/09/2022

It is with deepest sorrow that the Royal British Legion marks the death of our Sovereign and Patron, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The Queen has served as Patron of the Royal British Legion since 6 February 1952. We are immensely thankful for Her Majesty’s faithful service, and we join the entire Armed Forces community in mourning the loss of its Commander-in-Chief.

The Queen’s unwavering dedication to the British Armed Forces will be greatly missed. Our sincere condolences are with the Royal Family at this time. Rbl.org.uk

29/04/2022

Apologies everyone, It’s been a long time between posts, but for good reasons.

The number of visitors to the Battlefields is increasing, and Pete has just completed his first Western Front Anzac Tour, since 2019.

The public services and commemorations are returning too.

We recently attended the Dawn service at Villers-Bretonneux for Anzac Day, and I’ve had a few guided visits around the caves at Naours.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like a guided tour of the Battlefields or the Caves at Naours.

We look forward to seeing you on the Battlefields soon.

Pete & Sara

25/03/2022

If you wish to register your attendance at the Dawn Service at Villers-Bretonneux; here is the link:

Previous Next Overseas Commemorations Attendee Registration System On Anzac Day we come together in person and in spirit, to commemorate the men and women who have served our nation in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations. Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first campaign that led to...

25/03/2022

Very happy to announce that ANZAC Day commemorations will be returning to France this year.

Information on the service and the Sir John Monash Centre

03/01/2022

Wishing you all a Happy New Year.

May 2022 bring you peace, joy and happiness.

Stay safe

Pete & Sara

25/12/2021

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas.

We hope to see more visitors on the Somme battlefields in 2022.

22/11/2021

If anybody missed the second conference, Pete conducted, with the Sir John Monash Centre, it is now on YouTube and I’ve attached the link below:

11/11/2021

When you go home
Tell them of us and say
For your tomorrow
We gave our today

Lest we Forget

20/10/2021

“I’m sorry darling, but I won’t be coming home”

On 14 November, to commemorate Remembrance Day and as part of a week of remembrance activities, and the Australian Government’s Australia now France 2021-22 program, the Sir John Monash Centre invites you to attend a free online conference. You will discover the moving stories of the Australian soldiers who were the last to fall, dying in the days after the guns fell silent on the Western Front.

To read more and register, please follow this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rtTFL-M6R82tSZCS1me9bg

Our friend, Anne, at the Ulster Tower, is selling these lovely handmade poppy masks. If you’d like one, please email uls...

16/10/2021

Our friend, Anne, at the Ulster Tower, is selling these lovely handmade poppy masks.

If you’d like one, please email

[email protected]

All the money raised goes towards the upkeep of the tower.

Merci

28/09/2021

This morning I attended the rededication service for Corporal Bertie Frederick George Jeffs, of the Royal Flying Corps, at Douchy-Les-Ayette British Cemetery. It was a lovely service, attended by members of the XI (F) Squadron RAF.

A big thank you to Tom and Jonathan; It’s been a four year journey in getting Bertie identified; but you eventually got there.
Now onto the next one!

Per ardua ad Astra

Lest We Forget

Adresse

Otago View 48 Rue Principale, Flers
Somme
80360

Site Web

http://www.fields-of-france.co.uk/

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