Once Chelmer spotted the field gun outside the museum and quickly moved into firing position (what's it they say about boys and their toys?) I began to wonder whether we would actually get inside the Museum.
Fortunately everyone wanted to look inside, so we were in a couple of minutes later. The geography of the museum is very interesting as well as the life-like displays. Having bought your ticket, you immediately descend underground, giving a feel of going into the trenches. This is because the museum occupies what was originally the crypt below the basilica, used as aircraft shelters in the Second World War.
We were all quite quiet as we became absorbed in the realistic scenes of trench life which really gave us a feel for what everyday life was like in the trenches during the 1916 offensive. Not only did the alcove displays use genuine uniforms, props and weaponry, there were also some rather horrifying sound effects as we got to experience what a barrage of overhead shelling would have been like.
Afterwards, as we sat outside admiring the wonderful museum mural, we found our tongues again and unanimously agreed that a trench was not a bear friendly place, not that they were man friendly either. We counted our blessings that we live in a free and peaceful society, thanks to the sacrifices made by so many, all those years ago.
Lots of love Gilbert and Bears Unlimited travellers xxx
1 comment:
Hi Boys, hope you did not suffer any signs of trench paw after your time in the trenches and a damp start to your holiday. It looks pleasant and sunny in your outside shots, however so perhaps you got away with it.
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