Blog Archives - Eyewitness Tours

Caledonian Society Tour May 2019

Post author:Mike Scott
Post published:May 19, 2019
Post category:Tours

We had the very great pleasure of organising and lead a tour to the WW1 battlefields…

Spanish Flu 1918

Post author:Mike Scott
Post published:September 21, 2018
Post category:Blog News

From the BBC Spanish flu: 'We didn't know who we'd lose next' - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-45097068

Pauline and Geoff Gordon Tour

Post author:Mike Scott
Post published:October 16, 2017
Post category:Blog Tours

Just completed tour with Pauline and Geoff Gordon. Followed path of relative killed on 12 October…

Memorial Stained Glass Window to 6th Wiltshires died in WW1

Post author:Mike Scott
Post published:March 13, 2017
Post category:Blog News

Private ALFRED MOXHAM Rank: Service No: 22148 Date of Death: 02/07/1916 Regiment/Service: 6th Wiltshire Regiment Memorial: …

IGBG Xmas Lunch at UJC Club – Hosted by Andy Thompson

Post author:Mike Scott
Post published:December 3, 2016
Post category:Blog Events

Excellent International Guild of Battlefield Guides Christmas Lunch held at the Union Jack Club on 2…

Surrey Western Front Association seminar Reflections of the Somme Saturday 19th November Dorking Halls

Post author:Mike Scott
Post published:November 20, 2016
Post category:Events Uncategorized

An excellent day conrernce abiout the battlkes of the Somme and its conduct, impact as well…

WW1 soldiers with wrongly-marked graves laid to rest

Post author:Mike Scott
Post published:October 22, 2016
Post category:Blog Events Uncategorized

Soldiers discovered in 2013 by the La Boiselle Research Group, who are doing good work in…

WW1 Australian Battlefield Tour

Post author:Mike Scott
Post published:October 13, 2016
Post category:Blog Tours

Another successful tour completed. This for a lovely Australian couple from Albury, New South Wales. They…

Vintage Lancias at Lochnagar Crater

Post author:Mike Scott
Post published:August 26, 2016
Post category:Blog News

A group of Australians are driving 95 year old Lancias, shipped over to UK, then driving from UK…

TEN REASONS WHY ONE SHOULDN’T BLAME ALL THE GREAT WAR DISASTERS ON THE GENERALS

Post author:Mike Scott
Post published:July 2, 2016
Post category:Blog

When the Great War broke out in 1914, it took all of Western Europe by surprise.…

Mr A June 2012 – Normandy D-Day Tour

Thanks Mike for all your efforts it was much appreciated and enjoyed.

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2016-06-16T11:09:44+01:00

Thanks Mike for all your efforts it was much appreciated and enjoyed.

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mr-a-june-2012-normandy-d-day-tour/

Mrs M. August 2012 – Family Pilgrimage, Western Front

We had a great time- made so special by all the hard work [Mike] had put in to the “story” and by your excellent friendly company. I have already sung your praises to all who have asked about my holiday.

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2016-06-16T11:06:27+01:00

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mrs-m-august-2012-family-pilgrimage-western-front/

Mr & Mrs B Oct 2012 – Western Front

Well, where do I start to thank you!!! We had a great time and I'm sure we are boring everyone as we've not stopped talking about the trip. It was beyond our expectations. …. Thank you is really not enough to say how much we really enjoyed the tour and of course your company

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2016-06-16T11:04:52+01:00

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mr-mrs-b-oct-2012-western-front/

Mr & Mrs W and Family May 2013 – Family Pilgrimage, Western Front

The whole tour was expertly put together and meticulously researched, we have the folder put together by [Mike] with all the details, a wonderful legacy for our family. Although sad at times because of the tremendous loss of life it was a wonderful experience. ... The trip has had a profound effect on us.

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2016-06-16T11:02:38+01:00

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mr-mrs-w-and-family-may-2013-family-pilgrimage-western-front/

Mr P and Ms S July 2013 – NZ on Western Front

Marilyn and I would like to thank Mike Scott for the most interesting tour of NZ related WW1 sites on the Somme and Flanders. Mike knew the entire area like the back of his hand and his knowledge of each site was like an encyclopaedia. We will always be in debt for his exceptional 3 day tour, starting at Ashford, England.

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2016-06-16T11:01:38+01:00

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mr-p-and-ms-s-july-2013-nz-on-western-front/

Mrs N. Feb 2014 – Western Front

Thank you for arranging this. It was everything I hoped for and I think about it often. Your knowledge is incredible and you set exactly the right tone and pace for … a life learning experience.

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2016-06-16T10:59:20+01:00

Thank you for arranging this. It was everything I hoped for and I think about it often. Your knowledge is incredible and you set exactly the right tone and pace for … a life learning experience.

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mrs-n-feb-2014-western-front/

Mrs W May 14 – UK Tour

You gave us an exceptional trip and spending time with you was a big part of that.

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2016-06-16T10:58:04+01:00

You gave us an exceptional trip and spending time with you was a big part of that.

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mrs-w-may-14-uk-tour-2/

Mrs S May 14 – UK Tour

We had a lovely time thanks to your brilliant planning and good spirits. Thanks again for a wonderful tour,

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2016-06-16T10:56:27+01:00

We had a lovely time thanks to your brilliant planning and good spirits. Thanks again for a wonderful tour,

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mrs-s-may-14-uk-tour/

Mrs W May 14 – UK Tour

The trip was Great! We would not have had such a full and rich experience if not for your guidance, wit and enthusiasm. Thank you.

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2016-06-16T10:35:16+01:00

The trip was Great! We would not have had such a full and rich experience if not for your guidance, wit and enthusiasm. Thank you.

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mrs-w-may-14-uk-tour/

Mr G (Swale Borough Council) Nov 14 – Armistice Day

Personally, I would really like to extend my thanks …. to Mike Scott for making my job a lot easier on the day and providing a good and professional service.

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2016-06-16T10:34:11+01:00

Personally, I would really like to extend my thanks …. to Mike Scott for making my job a lot easier on the day and providing a good and professional service.

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mr-g-swale-borough-council-nov-14-armistice-day/

Mrs S – Family Pilgrimage WW1 & WW2, Sept 2016

Just wanted to thank you very much for the extensive tour. and for all your hard work in putting such an interesting and varied programme together . I thoroughly enjoyed it and know that Howard did too.

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2016-10-08T20:18:38+01:00

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mrs-s-family-pilgrimage-ww1-ww2-sept-2016/

Mr T, September 2016 – Normandy Family History Tour

A wonderful weekend Mike, the memories of which will stay with me for many years to come. Thank you

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2016-10-04T08:17:05+01:00

A wonderful weekend Mike, the memories of which will stay with me for many years to come. Thank you

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mr-t-september-2016-normandy-family-history-tour/

Miss F, September 2016 – Normandy Family History Tour

You have obviously put a huge amount of work in. It really means a lot to him to be able to do this. Thank you doesn't really cover it but Thank You anyway, what you have put together is unbelievable.

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2016-09-19T11:42:38+01:00

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/miss-f-normandy-tour-sept-2016/

Mr M and Ms N – October 2016, Australian battlefields and Private Family Pilgrimage

Many, many thanks for your tour and the preparation of the document around my grandfather's exploits. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and your company in particular and will have no hesitation in recommending your tours. Your depth of knowledge is equalled only by your passion!

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2016-10-13T10:05:22+01:00

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mr-m-ms-n-october-2016-australian-battlefields-private-family-pilgrimage/

Ms S – ANZAC Day Tour April 2017

I just wanted to say thank you very much for the recent tour. Some of us travelled from London were a little worried initially with the type of tour we had selected, but once we met Andy our minds were at ease!

I felt as though I got a lot out of the tour. I am inspired to learn a lot more about World War One now. Your side of organisation was excellent. The food stops (pizza and breakfast) were great choices as it was an efficient use of time for a big group. It was great having such passionate guides who were excellent at telling the various stories and history of the area. I also really appreciated the interest and assistance from Andy to locate the names of some of my ancestors at the various memorials.

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2017-10-16T09:49:22+01:00

I just wanted to say thank you very much for the recent tour. Some of us travelled from London were a little worried initially with the type of tour we had selected, but once we met Andy our minds were at ease! I felt as though I got a lot out of the tour. I am inspired to learn a lot more about World War One now. Your side of organisation was excellent. The food stops (pizza and breakfast) were great choices as it was an efficient use of time for a big group. It was great having such passionate guides who were excellent at telling the various stories and history of the area. I also really appreciated the interest and assistance from Andy to locate the names of some of my ancestors at the various memorials.

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/ms-s-anzac-day-tour-april-2017/

Mr K – ANZAC Day Tour April 2017

Many thanks Andy. Your tour gave us so much insight into our history

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2017-10-16T09:47:20+01:00

Many thanks Andy. Your tour gave us so much insight into our history

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mr-k-anzac-day-tour-april-2017/

Mr M – May 2017

You delivered and completed our tour and exceeded our expectations. For that Andy we are very grateful.

And have wonderful memories of our time with you. I don't have the words to completely describe the pleasure that you gave us in those couple of days. the descriptions, the stories and your company ... truly marvellous.

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2018-02-23T14:49:05+00:00

You delivered and completed our tour and exceeded our expectations. For that Andy we are very grateful. And have wonderful memories of our time with you. I don't have the words to completely describe the pleasure that you gave us in those couple of days. the descriptions, the stories and your company ... truly marvellous.

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mr-m-may-2017/

Mr L – Group Tour Surrey WFA Sept 2017

One can always have high expectations for an Eyewitness Tour and I haven’t been disappointed yet. The tours are always well organised and I felt very informed and looked after!

It is always moving to visit the memorials and cemeteries but it was a very thoughtful touch for each of us to be given a soldier to research and lay a poppy cross beneath each name at the Ring of Remembrance Notre Dame de Lorette.

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2017-10-16T09:42:55+01:00

One can always have high expectations for an Eyewitness Tour and I haven’t been disappointed yet. The tours are always well organised and I felt very informed and looked after! It is always moving to visit the memorials and cemeteries but it was a very thoughtful touch for each of us to be given a soldier to research and lay a poppy cross beneath each name at the Ring of Remembrance Notre Dame de Lorette.

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mr-l-group-tour-surrey-wfa-sept-2017/

Mr & Mrs G – Australian Family History Tour Oct 2017

'It was great to meet you too and we both thoroughly enjoyed your tour. We had a great time and learned a lot. Thanks for being so helpful and accommodating. We will certainly recommend you to anyone interested it these kind of tours

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2017-10-16T09:41:10+01:00

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mr-mrs-g-australian-family-history-tour-oct-2017/

Mrs B – October 2017

We are glowing with memories of our best, by far the best War Graves Trip we have ever been on, and it is all thanks to you. Where shall I begin?

You bound our group together so effortlessly, from 5 year olds to 80; from easy characters to others so precise; you found us convenient and comfortable hotels where we had no bills nor extras for us to pay, that gave us wholesome breakfasts; you kept the young engaged, made them feel special especially laying a wreath, placing a cross, answering your questions and never too busy to answer any of theirs - and for me a delight to watch - thank you so much for entering into the spirit and mores of the whole family. The children were delighted with the shrapnel and chocolate which was so thoughtful of you.

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2018-02-23T14:50:36+00:00

We are glowing with memories of our best, by far the best War Graves Trip we have ever been on, and it is all thanks to you. Where shall I begin? You bound our group together so effortlessly, from 5 year olds to 80; from easy characters to others so precise; you found us convenient and comfortable hotels where we had no bills nor extras for us to pay, that gave us wholesome breakfasts; you kept the young engaged, made them feel special especially laying a wreath, placing a cross, answering your questions and never too busy to answer any of theirs - and for me a delight to watch - thank you so much for entering into the spirit and mores of the whole family. The children were delighted with the shrapnel and chocolate which was so thoughtful of you.

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mrs-b-october-2017/

Mrs H – April 2018

It was so wonderful to meet you, and to learn of the WWI history through you. I mean what I say - it is so evident how passionate you are about this ....... Your insight and knowledge is a gift. I need to thank you for making the trip such a truly special and memorable one for me. I had a wonderful time and your leadership was fabulous.

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2019-09-11T15:01:57+01:00

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mrs-h-april-2018/

Mrs H – July 2018

Many, many thanks for all your tireless work. It is always a pleasure spending time with you and I always learn so much.

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2019-09-11T15:02:44+01:00

Many, many thanks for all your tireless work. It is always a pleasure spending time with you and I always learn so much.

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mrs-h-july-2018/

Ms A and Ms D – Family Pilgrimage to Cambrai, December 2017

We really appreciate all your work in organising such a brilliant tour for us.

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2017-12-11T17:10:35+00:00

We really appreciate all your work in organising such a brilliant tour for us.

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/ms-ms-d-family-pilgrimage-cambrai-december-2017/

Mrs C – Oct 2018

Beautifully organised, meticulously planned with great consideration for all

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2019-09-11T14:57:19+01:00

Beautifully organised, meticulously planned with great consideration for all

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mrs-c-oct-2018/

Mrs C – Oct 2018

Brilliant organisation. Stimulating company. poignant and moving tour

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2019-09-11T14:58:42+01:00

Brilliant organisation. Stimulating company. poignant and moving tour

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Mr U – Oct 2018

My expectations were met and it was obvious that a great deal of planning and preparation went into the agenda for the trip.

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2019-09-11T14:58:09+01:00

My expectations were met and it was obvious that a great deal of planning and preparation went into the agenda for the trip.

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mr-u-oct-2018/

Miss D, Oct 2018

Thanks once again for all your hard work on this trip for us, it was much appreciated

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2019-09-11T14:54:16+01:00

Thanks once again for all your hard work on this trip for us, it was much appreciated

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/miss-d-oct-2018/

Mr R – May 2019

Everyone enjoyed the trip and got from it what they were looking for. Most seemed to be shocked at the scale of things and the visual effect of so many deaths. Thank you for tailoring the trip to suit our rather vague specification, it was just what we wanted. I will have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone with similar plans

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2019-05-19T12:29:59+01:00

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Mr & Mrs S-H – May 2019

We both awoke this morning and shared some retained images of the weekend, which will remain with in our thoughts. You conjured up some powerful emotions, with your knowledge and enthusiasm. Thank you so much.

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2019-05-19T12:32:03+01:00

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mr-mrs-s-h-may-2019/

Mrs W-S – July 2019

Thank you so much for an excellent tour. Your research into our involvement in WW1, the care during the tour, your knowledge and the way you presented the information made our tour perfect.

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2019-09-11T15:06:28+01:00

Thank you so much for an excellent tour. Your research into our involvement in WW1, the care during the tour, your knowledge and the way you presented the information made our tour perfect.

https://eyewitnesstours.com/testimonials/mrs-w-s-july-2019/

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