Our Poppyfields Tour

While we were happily experiencing the Somme Bay and environs, as a fine holiday destination, we were, nonetheless, conscious that the area had a special historical significance that was as far removed from holidays as you can get.

I'm sure you hardly need reminding that the Somme area was the scene of some of the worst trench warfare of WW1. We thought it only proper that we pay our respects and so we arranged to spend a day visiting battlefield sites and war graves.

We started our tour in the lovely town of Albert.


After a longish drive it was lovely to sit in the fresh air in a lovely little square in front of the Basilica. We enjoyed cans of Orangina while the water fountains rose and fell just over our shoulders.

Albert was the main town behind the lines for the Allies during WW1 and the golden virgin on top of the Basilica was one of the most famous icons of the war for the British. I therefore thought that it would be fitting for us to call in to the Basilica on our way to the Battle of the Somme museum.


The building looked so fine now that it was hard to believe it had sustained as much wartime damage as it had.

Lots of love Gilbert and all at Bears Unlimited xxx