Great War links

Links to other Websites - sites recommandés

To have a link to your Website, please contact Avril Williams.

Somme Tourist Board	The Somme region tourist agency.
Comité du Tourism de La Somme	Comité du Tourism de La Somme
Somme Battlefields	A new site from the tourist board, just for the battlefields.
Bartlett's Battlefield Journies	'Our renowned small-group all-inclusive tours to the Western Front Battlefields of 1914 to 1918 are designed to be especially suited for those who prefer to be a member of a small party with shared interests in a relaxed and informal atmosphere and to be fully escorted with experienced guides.'
Battlefield Tours	Specialists in conducted and self-drive tours to the SOMME & YPRES battlefields of the Great War 1914 - 1918.
Holt's Tours	'We have been organising our very popular military and historical tours for more than 25 years and are the acknowledged leaders in our specialised field.'
Matt Limb Battlefield Tours	'Being there. It's the only way to truly understand what our forefathers endured on the field of battle. The anticipation, the fear, the camaraderie - with Matt Limb Battlefield Tours you'll get a unique insight into the workings and horrors of war, right where it actually happened.'
Le Musée des Abris in Albert	'The Somme Trench Museum has been set into a series of underground shelters that were used by the local people on many occasions to shelter from invaders. The entrance to the museum is easy to find as it is right by the Basilica.'
Western Front Association, Ox & Bucks branch	A First War study and research group based in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. New members are welcome and information can be found on the Website.
Western Front Association Scotland (North)	This is the Website of our friends at the Northern Scottish branch of the WFA. Please pay them a visit to find out what's going up in the North of Scotland, which, of course, is the home of many fine and highly respected regiments of the British Army.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission	What a worthwhile site, and by the way, they get over 250,000 visitors per week on their Website.
Imperial War Museum	Pay an online visit to the museum and check what special exhibitions are currently running.
Le p'tit train de la Haute Somme	Le p'tit train de la Haute Somme - faire un circuit en train à vapeur et visitez le musée des chemins de fer.
The Little Railway of the Somme	A superb railway museum offering trips on steam 'Little Train' along the Somme canal and through typically beautiful Somme countryside.
Time Travellers	This site gives fascinating information about the history of the farm now occupied by Avril Williams, and of the archeological investigations.
John Urquhart	John is the military historian and publisher behind the acclaimed 'Campaign Trails' series of audio guides. Here are some testimonials: "Campaign Trails are a series of Self-Drive, self-guided Battlefield tours on CD and cassette audiotape... designed very much with the independent traveller, student or armchair listener in mind... An ideal gift for the partially sighted." Battlefields Review magazine "The beauty of Urquhart's scheme is that it is designed for people organising their own itineraries, who wish to visit the battlefields at times of their own choosing and at their own pace." The Times "We have been very impressed with all of your products." National Army Museum
Campaign Trails	Campaign Trails are Audio guides on CD or cassette for visitors to the great battlefields of Northern France and Belgium. Follow the route and hear the story or just treat it like an audio book, anywhere, anytime. Ideal for students, those with reading difficulties, long distance drivers - and an imaginative present for anybody! See John Urquhart's entry for testimonials.
WW1 Cemeteries	In 1999 Brent Whittam and Terence Head set out to visit every Great War cemetery containing more than forty burials. This is their Website and it contains information about over eight hundred and fifty Great War cemeteries.
Midas Tours	Since 1994 Midas Tours has escorted thousands of military history enthusiasts to the many battlefields of the world. So much so, that we are now considered to be the world's leading independent battlefield tour operator. Visit the Website to download a brochure.
Arras Golf Course	Avril williams has been working with the management of Arras golf course and she is now able to offer a special opportunity to golf-loving battlefield tourists - discounts for groups of Avril's residents wishing to a enjoy a game of golf during their visit. Ask Avril for more information but be sure to visit the Website of Le Golf d'Arras, which has information in French and English about golf in the surrounding areas.
Somme Battlefield Pipe Band	The name says it all... this is the Website of the Somme Battlefield Pipe Band, who have been seen and heard by many a battlefield pilgrim.