If I should die, think only this of me:
That there’s some corner of a foreign field
That is for ever England

The War Sonnets: V. The Soldier  Rupert Brooke
Photo: Jack and daughter Janice by the grave of Jack’s uncle, Pte. J W Robinson, at Bray Military Cemetery on the Somme     What they said…

Following in the footsteps…

Some of Frank’s clients have asked him to undertake research on a family relative who fought in a foreign field. This research sometimes then goes on to form the basis of a tour, designed so that they can then follow in their relative’s footsteps to better understand what they did and went through. In some cases, this ends with the opportunity of visiting their relative’s grave, or the memorial they are commemorated on, and a moment for personal reflection and remembrance. This can often be a very rewarding and moving experience. For further details, contact Frank.

Richard Holmes Award

Frank was the first recipient of the Richard Holmes Award, in recognition for his personal contribution to the improvement and further development of the International Guild of Battlefield Guides.  The award features a figure of an Essex Yeomanry Trooper of the Great War. Both Frank and Richard started their military careers in the Essex Yeomanry. The award was presented by Lizzie Holmes at the Guild’s 2011 Annual Dinner at the Royal Armoured Corps Officers’ Mess, Bovington.

The Waterloo Collection

Frank features as one of the presenters of the recently released Waterloo Collection DVD set produced by Battlefield History TV for Pen & Sword.

You can see Frank presenting in 3 of the 4 parts: “Hougoumont & D’Erlon’s Attack”, “Cavalry Charge – La Haie Sainte & Plancenoit: The French & Prussian Attacks” and “Victory and Pursuit” together with his fellow Badged Guides
of the Guild.

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Great War Memorial
St. Mary’s Church, Bocking

This is a personal project to identify all the men recorded on Great War Memorial in St. Mary’s Church, Bocking, who gave their lives during the conflict of 1914-18. There’s still some work to find a number of those named, so if you can help, any information would be gratefully received.

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Project Hougoumont

Frank was one of the original co-founders and former Trustee of Project Hougoumont - a heritage project established to save Hougoumont farm on the site of the 1815 battlefield of Waterloo in Belgium. Its aim is to ensure that the site is sound and intact for the long–term future, with a view to attracting and educating more visitors. You can visit the website to find out more or donate to the project.

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