14/09/14 Nineteen years ago hundreds of maple tree saplings were planted to commemorate fallen Canadian soldiers. This year, as the trees begin to r
14/09/14 Nineteen years ago hundreds of maple tree saplings were planted to commemorate fallen Canadian soldiers. This year, as the trees begin to reach maturity, their spectacular autumn hues are putting on a stunning show. The trees were planted to replace 219 sycamore trees first planted at Bramshott, Hampshire close to where 418 Canadian servicemen died in the First World War. The original trees, that lined the A3, London to Portsmouth road, became unsafe and were felled in the late 1980s. Many Canadian soldiers were based at barracks in Bramshott during both wars. A hospital at the barracks treated wounded soldiers returning from The Western Front. 318 of those who succumbed to their injuries or died from the Spanish Flu, were buried in St Mary’s Church in Bramshott. All Rights Reserved - F Stop Press. Tel: +44 (0)1335 300098
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