Great War – Photography Untethered

Kollwitz’s Echoes of Grief: The Grieving Parents

Fragmented Memory — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:16:16 +0000

Vladslo’s Echoes of Grief: Käthe Kollwitz’s “The Grieving Parents” In Vladslo German Military Cemetery, you are always aware of the presence of the “Grieving Parents.” No matter where you are in this vast cemetery, there is always a direct line of sight to them. The figures—one man and one woman—are larger than life. Carved...

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Uncle Monty’s Crow Crag: Wet Sleddale & Sleddale Hall’s Storied Past

Fragmented Memory — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 20:08:36 +0000

Uncle Monty’s Crow Crag: Wet Sleddale Reservoir near Shap is an artificial reservoir built to supply Manchester with fresh water. The Wet Sleddale Valley was said to be once owned by Shap Abbey. Being unfamiliar with this area, and out of curiosity, I decided to do a short circular walk around it on an overcast, dull, but...

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“In Flanders Fields” | John McCrae

Fragmented Memory — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 16:22:28 +0000

St. Julien Canadian Memorial, Vancouver Corner, Ypres. In Flanders Fields: In Flanders fields, Canada aided by the many British immigrants that swelled her ranks; forged her reputation during the first gas attacks at the 2nd Battle of Ypres, in 1915. One can only try to imagine the scenes of desperation and horror. Certainly, Canadian John...

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