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Andy Manington @Andman1910

almost 3 years ago

Could 2 followers please copy and re-post this tweet? We’re trying to demonstrate that someone is always listening. Call 116 123 (Samaritans United Kingdom and Ireland) Just two. Any two. Copy, not retweet.

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@MozPerkins

about 3 years ago

On November 7th, 1920, in strictest secrecy, four unidentified British bodies were exhumed from temporary battlefield cemeteries at Ypres, Arras, the Asine and the Somme. None of the soldiers who did the digging were told why. The bodies were taken by field ambulance to GHQ at St-Pol-Sur-Ter Noise. Once there, the bodies were draped with the union flag. Sentries were posted and Brigadier-General Wyatt and a Colonel Gell selected one body at random. The other three were reburied. A French Honour Guard was selected and stood by the coffin overnight of the chosen soldier overnight. On the morning of the 8th November, a specially designed coffin made of oak from the grounds of Hampton Court arrived and the Unknown Warrior was placed inside. On top was placed a crusaders sword and a shield on which was inscribed: "A British Warrior who fell in the GREAT WAR 1914-1918 for King and Country". On the 9th of November, the Unknown Warrior was taken by horse-drawn carriage through Guards of Honour and the sound of tolling bells and bugle calls to the quayside. There, he was saluted by Marechal Foche and loaded onto HMS Vernon bound for Dover. The coffin stood on the deck covered in wreaths, surrounded by the French Honour Guard. Upon arrival at Dover, the Unknown Warrior was met with a nineteen gun salute - something that was normally only reserved for Field Marshals. A special train had been arranged and he was then conveyed to Victoria Station, London. He remained there overnight, and, on the morning of the 11th of November, he was finally taken to Westminster Abbey. The idea of the unknown warrior was thought of by a Padre called David Railton who had served on the front line during the Great War the union flag he had used as an altar cloth whilst at the front, was the one that had been draped over the coffin. It was his intention that all of the relatives of the 517,773 combatants whose bodies had not been identified could believe that the Unknown Warrior could very well be their lost husband, father, brother or son... THIS is the reason we wear poppies. We do not glorify war. We remember - with humility - the great and the ultimate sacrifices that were made, not just in this war, but in every war and conflict where our service personnel have fought - to ensure the liberty and freedoms that we now take for granted. Every year, on the 11th of November, we remember the Unknown Warrior. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.

MozPerkins's tweet photo. On November 7th, 1920, in strictest secrecy, four unidentified British bodies were exhumed from temporary battlefield cemeteries at Ypres, Arras, the Asine and the Somme.

None of the soldiers who did the digging were told why.

The bodies were taken by field ambulance to GHQ at St-Pol-Sur-Ter Noise. Once there, the bodies were draped with the union flag.

Sentries were posted and Brigadier-General Wyatt and a Colonel Gell selected one body at random. The other three were reburied.

A French Honour Guard was selected and stood by the coffin overnight of the chosen soldier overnight.

On the morning of the 8th November, a specially designed coffin made of oak from the grounds of Hampton Court arrived and the Unknown Warrior was placed inside.

On top was placed a crusaders sword and a shield on which was inscribed:

"A British Warrior who fell in the GREAT WAR 1914-1918 for King and Country".

On the 9th of November, the Unknown Warrior was taken by horse-drawn carriage through Guards of Honour and the sound of tolling bells and bugle calls to the quayside.

There, he was saluted by Marechal Foche and loaded onto HMS Vernon bound for Dover. The coffin stood on the deck covered in wreaths, surrounded by the French Honour Guard.

Upon arrival at Dover, the Unknown Warrior was met with a nineteen gun salute - something that was normally only reserved for Field Marshals.

A special train had been arranged and he was then conveyed to Victoria Station, London.

He remained there overnight, and, on the morning of the 11th of November, he was finally taken to Westminster Abbey.

The idea of the unknown warrior was thought of by a Padre called David Railton who had served on the front line during the Great War the union flag he had used as an altar cloth whilst at the front, was the one that had been draped over the coffin.

It was his intention that all of the relatives of the 517,773 combatants whose bodies had not been identified could believe that the Unknown Warrior could very well be their lost husband, father, brother or son...

THIS is the reason we wear poppies.

We do not glorify war.

We remember - with humility - the great and the ultimate sacrifices that were made, not just in this war, but in every war and conflict where our service personnel have fought - to ensure the liberty and freedoms that we now take for granted.

Every year, on the 11th of November, we remember the Unknown Warrior.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.

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almost 4 years ago

12 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS DAY 2: We’ve got a set of @TaylorMadeGolf P770 irons. Gorgeous feel and look… and even if you don’t win you should check out the new ones they just launched. RT to enter, must be following us and @TaylorMadeGolf to win

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Andy Manington @Andman1910

over 4 years ago

@SkyNews @KayBurley If barristers are leaving in droves because of low pay, then where are going to get better pay? We keep hearing of people leaving because of low pay but never hear what jobs they are going too.

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Jason Reynolds @breakfastjason

almost 5 years ago · Sutton

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Andy Manington @Andman1910

over 6 years ago

Petition: Coronavirus Support Package for Directors / Shareholders of small Limited Co's. https://t.co/07ZqUmIjEz

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Andy Manington @Andman1910

almost 7 years ago

Hard time of year for a lot of folks. Suicide Hotline 116 123 (Samaritans) A simple copy and paste might save someone's life. Would 3 Twitter friends please copy this text and post under their own name? Pass it on…

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Andy Manington @Andman1910

almost 8 years ago

A double garage converted to new lounge and bedroom above with the addition of cladding to the first floor and over the entrance. Another FORM Structus project close to completion https://t.co/F2ZC6S2wz6

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Andy Manington @Andman1910

almost 8 years ago

Over in Morden a clients new rear extension taken a couple of weeks ago, ready for the Kitchen to be installed in time for Christmas https://t.co/YyfJa6sVjK

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Andy Manington @Andman1910

almost 8 years ago

Another week gone by at the Woking Project with just under 90 cubic metres of concrete installed for the basement slab https://t.co/P9t3HYZqKn

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TaylorMadeGolfEurope @TaylorMadeTour

over 8 years ago

Giveaway Time. To celebrate #TwistFace finishing 1-2-3 at #Shinnecock we're giving away one of the Limited Edition Staff bags used by our athletes at the #USOpen. To Enter: Simply Like & ReTweet this post. UK Only, Full T&C's: https://t.co/Br8ceAjEeg

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Andy Manington @Andman1910

over 8 years ago

Another FORM Structus designed project comes to market... https://t.co/XkyOg3tto2

Harmes Turner Brown @HTBproperty

over 8 years ago

Beautiful! This stunning family home has been skilfully extended & refurbished to a particularly high standard to provide four double bedrooms, two bathrooms & an amazing open plan kitchen/family room with... https://t.co/65e3VM16Ss

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Harmes Turner Brown @HTBproperty

over 8 years ago

Beautiful! This stunning family home has been skilfully extended & refurbished to a particularly high standard to provide four double bedrooms, two bathrooms & an amazing open plan kitchen/family room with... https://t.co/65e3VM16Ss

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