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The approach drive at Ardennes American Cemetery and Memorial in Belgium leads to the memorial, a stone structure bearing on its façade a massive American eagle and other sculptures. Within the memorial is the chapel, three large wall maps composed of inlaid marbles, marble panels depicting combat and supply activities and other ornamental features. Along the outside of the memorial, 463 names are inscribed on the granite Tablets of the Missing. Rosettes mark the names of those since recovered and identified. The façade on the far north end, that overlooks the burial area, bears the insignia, in mosaic, of the major U.S. units that operated in northwest Europe in World War II.
This cemetery is unique among all ABMC cemeteries as it served as the central identification point for the entire European Theater of Operations from the last days of the war until 1960. The Ardennes American Cemetery is the final resting place for 5,317 Americans, with 65 percent of those being fallen airmen of the U.S. Army Air Forces. Their headstones are aligned in straight rows that compose the form of a Greek cross. Along the outside of the memorial, inscribed on granite slabs, are the names of 463 of the missing, whose remains were never recovered. The façade on the far (north) end that overlooks the burial area bears the insignia, in mosaic, of the major U.S. units that operated in northwest Europe in World War II.
Dedicated: 1960
Location: Belgium
Burials: 5317
Missing in Action: 463
Acres: 90.50
An American classic, Guy Clark died today. He was one of the best story telling song writers out there. We'll miss that smile. If you're not familiar with his music, I've added a link to one of my favorite Guy Clark songs, "The Cape". Written years ago, this video was of a more recent vintage.
Howe Street, Vancouver
I saw 12°C on the thermometer today. Many people were still wearing their winter jackets but I personally found it much too warm for that. :)
... and what a cute little puppy!
Troop 870 of Highlands Ranch Colorado headed to Canyonlands and Arches National Park in Moab Utah for our Spring 2013 High Adventure Trip.
I heard a little flopping around and this hummingbird was resting on the grass for about 5 minutes, eying me nervously. then it flew off.
This Royal Tern was resting peacefully on the rocks of Barashi Beach when a wave attempted to sweep it off. Somehow, it hung on.
This is Odesa's brother. There were 7 kittens in the litter. Only two had the Siamese colorpoint gene. This kitten and another one had long hair, the rest had short hair. This kitten did not have the bicolor gene that most of his siblings had. All of the kittens in the litter wer named after Texas cities.
Medieval roof boss in the north porch.
Situated halfway between the start and finish of my morning's bike ride (Wymondham and Norwich) Hethersett was my next natural port of call. (and a welcome one too on a very hot summer day!) The church of St Remigius lies hidden away behind trees off the main road opposite the rest of the village. It is a handsome building whose west tower carries a small lead-covered wooden spike, not enough to call a spire but it punctuates the parapet nicely.
Looking at the exterior it is clear that we are looking at a somewhat restored building of 14th/15th century date but the most jarring detail is the peculiar double pitch of the nave roof; the western two-thirds have a steeper pitch and end abruptly in a wooden gable, the remainder being of a much flatter profile. This is the result of the church having originally been a cruciform building until the eastern parts fell into disuse after the Reformation, with a more basic sanctuary set up at the east end of the nave instead. During the very thorough restoration of the 1870s the entire eastern end was rebuilt (grander than before) and the former crossing and transepts were adapted to form the eastern third of the nave, thus most of the building east of this change in roof-pitch dates from the Victorian period.
Inside the Victorian restoration is quite apparent with the eastern half of the church so renewed and few notable medieval features surviving elsewhere. There are exceptions, the font is old and the north porch has a delightful vaulted ceiling with carved bosses, damaged but still enjoyable. There is also apparently a medieval monument to a 15th century knight and lady but this is alas hidden away behind the organ in a southern extension to the Victorian chancel which visitors cannot access. There are however newer features to enjoy with an interesting mixture of Victorian and later glass, the best being that in the north aisle by Robert Anning Bell, fairly subdued in colouring but beautifully drawn.
Hethersett church was found open and welcoming on my (pre Covid) visit and a welcome haven of peace and cool air after a hot bike ride from Wymondham on a busy main road. For more detail see Simon's description of the church on his Norfolk Churches site below:-