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Fredrick Snellgrove – Rob Ashman
Who was Fredrick Snellgrove and why is he – his life – so important to Rob Ashman? An emotive short story that moves me every time I read it. Introduction The tenth of November 2018, saw the WWI Centennial Commemoration at Harrogate Library, organised by Malcolm Hollingdrake (see here). A poignant afternoon filled with remarkable stories by those who, voluntarily and freely, came together to make a memory to be cherished – a heartfelt tribute to those, who gave their lives for our freedom. One of the authors participating was Rob Ashman – before a captivated audience he shared his story about Fredrick Snellgrove, Private 23208. A story that moved everyone to tears…
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In Conclusion | The Penultimate Man – a Commemoration by Malcolm Hollingdrake
Malcolm Hollingdrake looks back on the event ‘The Penultimate Man,’ the WWI Centennial Commemoration at Harrogate Library this Nov. 10th, 2018. A poignant afternoon filled with remarkable stories, singing, and narrations by those who, voluntarily and freely, came together to make this a memory to be cherished – a heartfelt tribute to those, who gave their lives for our freedom. Nov 11, 1918 – 2018 It was on a Monday, on the eleventh day of the eleventh month 1918, that the war to end all wars came to an end that was for the many, a blessed relief. The indelible physical and mental scars would be carried by those from all sides…
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Lest We Forget | WWI Centennial Commemoration – The Penultimate Man by Malcolm Hollingdrake
1914-1918. Lest We Forget Remembering and honouring those who gave their lives for our freedom. Learn from history – read about their sacrifices and promise yourself, your children that passing on a world of freedom, love and peace is the foundation of their future lives. The Royal British Legion show us how to honour and remember those who have fallen – to say “‘Thank You’ to the First World War generation who helped shape our world as we know it today.” I heartily recommend you purchase Malcolm Hollingdrake‘s poignant short story ‘The Penultimate Man‘ – thus, you too will contribute as all author profits go to the Royal British Legion. Tragically,…
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Once in a Lifetime presenting ‘The Penultimate Man’ – Malcolm Hollingdrake
Once in a Lifetime presenting ‘The Penultimate Man’ Malcolm Hollingdrake @MHollingdrake @northyorkscc Harrogate Library by Malcolm Hollingdrake Once in a Lifetime It will happen once in a lifetime… a lifetime… what is that? For John, Condon it was the blink of an eye. You will not know the name, why should you? Let me help you. If you were to walk through Poelcapelle cemetery situated 10km north east of Ypres and look at the names on the white Portland headstones, you would be staggered by the ages of those British soldiers who died fighting near there in the First World War. There is more. As you approach a shady corner…
