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Darlington Co.Durham memorial 10 years 1 month ago #23613

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A recent find, the postcard is dated 1917
I photographed the memorial earlier this year, the soldier is missing the barrel of his rifle but still in good condition.
I am not sure if the background on the postcard has been added as I am sure the Church has been there for a long time.

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Paul

"From a billow of the rolling veldt we looked back, and black columns were coming up behind us."

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Darlington Co.Durham memorial 10 years 1 month ago #23630

Frank Kelley Offline Senior Member Posts: 6739 Thank you received: 958	Hello Paul, From the angle, I would say the church would not be in the postcard, it would be a little to the right. Regards Frank
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Darlington Co.Durham memorial 10 years 1 month ago #23647

coldstream Topic Author Offline Moderator Posts: 2056 Thank you received: 214	Frank, I think you are correct, it looks so different now. Paul Frank Kelley wrote: Hello Paul, From the angle, I would say the church would not be in the postcard, it would be a little to the right. Regards Frank "From a billow of the rolling veldt we looked back, and black columns were coming up behind us."
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Darlington Co.Durham memorial 10 years 1 month ago #23669

Frank Kelley Offline Senior Member Posts: 6739 Thank you received: 958	Hello Paul, How many cards have you got now? Regards Frank
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Darlington Co.Durham memorial 10 years 1 month ago #23673

coldstream Topic Author Offline Moderator Posts: 2056 Thank you received: 214	Frank, Just had a quick count and surprised to find I have 130 Paul Frank Kelley wrote: Hello Paul, How many cards have you got now? Regards Frank "From a billow of the rolling veldt we looked back, and black columns were coming up behind us."
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