Oakham History Department

The History Department arranges visits to historical sites, workshops at leading museums, takes groups to lectures by important historians and has organised successful tours abroad. This blog gives news of any current excursions from Oakham...

You can find out more about History at Oakham by visiting the Department website.



Monday, February 6, 2012

Thiepval Visitor Centre and Memorial to the Missing

After a short study visit in the visitor centre, pupils walked towards the memorial to the Missing where 73 357 names appear on the tablets, including 6 OOs. Thiepval was the highest defensive point on the Somme and its size makes it visible from afar.
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