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Memorial to Irish poet Francis Ledwidge, Artillery Wood
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Memorial to Irish poet Francis Ledwidge, Artillery Wood
The memorial, mounted on a brick plinth, carries a photo of the poet. Beside it the Irish flag flies, there is an information board and behind is an apple tree planted in his memory on 27 March 2010. A signed route, The Ledwidge Route on the Writers Path, follows the old railway line that runs nearby. Date: 2010
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2010 Apple Artillery Behind Beside Brick Carries Flies Francis Ieper Information Memory Mounted Nearby Path Planted Plinth Route Runs Signed Writers Ypres
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This evocative photograph captures the Memorial to Irish poet Francis Ledwidge, situated in Artillery Wood near Ypres (Ieper), Belgium. The memorial, mounted on a brick plinth, proudly displays a black-and-white photograph of the poet. The Irish flag flies beside it, adding a poignant touch to the scene. An information board behind the memorial provides details about Ledwidge's life and literary works. Francis Ledwidge (1887-1917) was an Irish poet who gained fame for his war poetry during World War I. He served in the Royal Munster Fusiliers and was killed in action during the Battle of Passchendaele on 31 July 1917. The memorial was erected in his honor on 27 March 2010. Behind the memorial, an apple tree was planted in memory of Ledwidge, adding a sense of tranquility and renewal to the site. The tree is a reminder of the beauty and resilience of nature, even in the midst of war. A signed route, The Ledwidge Route on the Writers Path, follows the old railway line that runs nearby. This route invites visitors to explore the area and connect with the history and literature of the region. The Memorial to Francis Ledwidge in Artillery Wood is a poignant tribute to a poet who captured the essence of the human experience during the First World War.
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