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The 2008 Crimean Weekend
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Venue: Gloucester Date: Saturday/Sunday 10-11 May 2008 Saturday Morning: Tour of Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum or City walking tour Afternoon: At St Swithun's Hall - Members Displays - all welcome especially any 28th Regiment items. Lectures by Helen Rappaport on her recent book “No place for Ladies” Glenn Fisher on “Images of the 28th (North Gloucestershire) regiment in the Crimea” Alan Larsen of the 17th Lancers re-enactors troop members research update AGM Evening: Dinner at Hatherley Manor Hotel - details in January War Correspondent Sunday Short walking tour of sites of Crimean War interest in Cheltenham Visit to 2 Crimean War VC Graves Afternoon tea at Carol and Mark Davidson's house Information Pack with local details (accommodation, attractions, maps and full directions) will be available from Mark Davidson in late January -  or call +44 (0)1452 521 538 |
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Crimean War Research Society 25th Anniversary Visit to the Crimea Date: 23rd - 30th May 2008 Led by Colonel Peter Knox, Chairman PLEASE NOTE: THIS TOUR IS FOR CRIMEAN WAR SOCIETY MEMBERS ONLY! This tour has been designed to appeal to all members of the Society. For those that have been before, highlights include visits to Kerch and Fort Arabat. Those new to the Crimea will be able to explore Sevastopol and spend a full day at both the Alma and Balaklava battlefields as well as visiting Inkerman and the Chernaya Valley. In addition, there is also a one-day post-tour extension in Kiev, giving the opportunity to explore some of the important sites of the Ukrainian capital. Click here to view the itinerary in a new browser: Crimea May 2008 Click here to download a word.doc of the itinerary: Word doc download |
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