Annexe Ruisseau Farm Cem. Cheddar Villa Solferino Farm Cem. Torreken Farm Cem. For those of you who operate outside of the WW1 area, Hougouemont Farm at Waterloo is also believed to be closed. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has postponed plans to cut allowances paid to gardeners who tend the war graves of WW1.
Further investigation is to be made into the allowances before a final decision is made.
Gardeners had threatened to take strike action if the cuts were introduced. It is alleged that 'entrepeneurs' with metal detectors have taken to extracting personal items from amongst the many human remains that still litter the battle sites. These are then offered for sale to the increasing number of battlefield visitors. In addition to the moral issues, the article highlights the missed opportunites for relatives of the dead to retrieve something of their ancestors possessions. The tunnels underneath Arras were used to provide sanctuary for Allied troops as well as medical aid.