The Warren
Kent, England
Mentioned: 1915
Enlistment & Training A stretch of wild, landslipped undercliff between Folkestone and Dover, below the chalk cliffs east of the harbour: scrub, ponds, and broken ground, popular for walks and picnics. Robertson found it in July 1915 and went back often in his last months before France.
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1915
- 4 July 1915… he fellows in the 42nd. - Jim came back with me + we went in town after. - Met Bobs + took a stroll over to the Warren. - It's a great place - Funny I never struck it before. Pleasant surprise. - I was gettin …
- 11 July 1915Fine day. Was slated for picnic in the Warren but had a row with Sgt. Lee in the cookhouse + got shoved in the clink. - Considered the …
- 23 July 1915… 4 P.M. Called for snaps. - Took a stroll down on the beach . - Strong wind + pretty rough. - Went around by the Warren. 3 Transports left.
- 25 July 1915… n air service. - Bruce Taylor preaching. - Very good. - Went in with Hame to see Sammy + afterwards over to the Warren. Had tea over there + sat on the cliffs to watch the moon rise. - More troops leaving the …
- 28 July 1915… t all morning. - Kit inspection - Slipped off to town about 2.30 - Saw Sammy at the Hospital + went over to the Warren. Came out about 9.15. Ham went on pass.