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Day 3 at the battlefields begins. Starting the day at Essex Farm Cemetery and the John McCrae Memorial, remembering the soldiers who served and learning about the history behind In Flanders Fields. The poem was wonderfully read by Conor🌺🇬🇧 @braeshighschool.bsky.social

🇧🇪 Poelkapelle Exploring Poelkapelle and reflecting on the scale of loss during the First World War. Around 7,000 Commonwealth servicemen are commemorated here, with around 80% of the fallen commemorated here are unidentified. A powerful reminder of the horrors of WWI 🌺🇬🇧

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Tyne Cot Cemetery 🇧🇪 We marched this morning to the largest British and Commonwealth war cemetery in the world, with thousands of soldiers remembered here from the First World War. A powerful reminder of the scale of sacrifice and loss. 🌺🇬🇧 @braeshighschool.bsky.social

🌺 Menin Gate Memorial Ending our day at the Menin Gate for the nightly Last Post ceremony, remembering the thousands of soldiers who lost their lives and have no known grave. 🇬🇧🇧🇪 A truly special and moving experience for all❤️ @braeshighschool.bsky.social

Remembering Samuel Frickleton VC Today we visited the memorial of Samuel Frickleton, a Scottish soldier from Slamannan who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during WW1. A special moment to remember a local hero with connections to our school community❤️🌺 @braeshighschool.bsky.social

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