Built to honour the 'forgotten dead' of the First World War, who were not remembered on any official memorials, the series was inspired by Spencer's own experiences as a medical orderly at the Beaufort Hospital in Bristol and both orderly and soldier on the Salonika front. It is peppered with personal and unexpected details and uniquely shows the everyday activities rather than the horrors of war.

Alan

July 13, 2020

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This National Trust red-brick building tucked away in a quiet corner of Hampshire houses an unexpected treasure; an epic series of large-scale murals, by the acclaimed war artist Sir Stanley …

Adam Oz

December 19, 2023

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This is a great place to stop - but worth checking the opening times. It’s a National Trust site so easy to do.

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Location: Burghclere, Basingstoke And Deane, Hampshire, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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