2015
TF9123 : Whissonsett village sign (detail)
taken 11 years ago, near to Whissonsett, Norfolk, England
This is 1 of 2 images, with title starting with Whissonsett village sign in this square
Whissonsett village sign (detail)
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Whissonsett village sign depicting Grandfather Longlegs.
Grandfather Longlegs was the nickname of Major Hugh Paul Seagrim GC DSO MBE (1909–1944), and was a famous leader of Karen rebels, fighting Japanese invaders in Burma during the Second World War.
The other figure is, or was his brother Derek Anthony Seagrim VC. He and his brother have the distinction of being the only siblings awarded the Victoria Cross and the George Cross, both posthumously. They were the sons of the Rector at Whissonsett.
Whissonsett village sign depicting Grandfather Longlegs.
Grandfather Longlegs was the nickname of Major Hugh Paul Seagrim GC DSO MBE (1909–1944), and was a famous leader of Karen rebels, fighting Japanese invaders in Burma during the Second World War.
The other figure is, or was his brother Derek Anthony Seagrim VC. He and his brother have the distinction of being the only siblings awarded the Victoria Cross and the George Cross, both posthumously. They were the sons of the Rector at Whissonsett.
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- Grid Square
- TF9123, 21 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Adrian S Pye (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Thursday, 9 July, 2015 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Friday, 10 July, 2015
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
TF 9190 2320 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:46.3369N 0:50.5988E - Camera Location
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OSGB36: TF 9190 2319
- View Direction
- NORTH (about 0 degrees)
