Walking Ypres: Plugstreet Wood

South of the city of Ypres in Belgium, a large area of woodland was swallowed up in the fighting of 1914. For the next four years, the British and Commonwealth forces held the line in and around Ploegsteert Wood – “Plugstreet Wood” to the British Tommy.

7 Comments on “Walking Ypres: Plugstreet Wood”

Steve Law
June 19, 2021

Hi Paul, Thank you for another really enjoyable podcast and for kindly mentioning my part in reuniting Thomas Henry Bowley’s memorial plaque with you. I look forward to seeing you again before too long. Very best wishes, Steve Law, Great War Medals

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- oldfrontline
  June 19, 2021
  
  Thank you, Steve. See you soon!
  
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Nigel Marshall
June 19, 2021

Looking forward to listening to this after work. Have visited Ploegsteert Memorial where my great grandfather CHJ Meek 1/4 Northumberland Fusiliers is remembered along with thousands of others.

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David Leeming
June 19, 2021

One of my favourite walks from Prowse point to the sanctuary of rifle house cemetery. Enjoying the cool afforded by the shade and shelter from rain. Being watched by an owl on 1 oçcasion and stung by a bee on another. Great granddad did his “nursery” training here with 1/5th leicesters in 1915 so feel like treading in his footsteps. Have explored the depths and many bunkers and was intrigued as to why the trench system was not so visible. Your breastwork explanation certainly puts it in perspective. Always thought that because the front was further east nearer the birdcage was the reason. Your books walking ypres somme and arras are invaluable. Thankyou for these podcasts and sharing your knowledge with us mere amateurs. They bring these silent cities to life with the moving stories. Thanks once again.

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- oldfrontline
  June 19, 2021
  
  Thanks David, and thanks for your kind comments.
  
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Stephen Hunt
July 3, 2021

Another wonderful virtual tour combing a wealth of fascinating and moving stories. Look forward to part 2.

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- oldfrontline
  July 3, 2021
  
  Thanks, Stephen.
  
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