Van 132 - Kent and East Sussex Railway

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This might make an interesting run for those who live in SE England - ish.

Van 132 was the railway freight car that was used to bring the body of the Unknown Warrior from Dover to London prior to his interrment in Westminster Abbey.

The carriage was also used to transport the remains of Edith Cavell and Captain Fryatt both of whom were tried shot and shot by the Germans during WW1.

The van has been restored by the guys at the railway and contains an exhibit about these events.

More info here ...

http://www.preservation.kesr.org.uk/wagons-vans/cavell
 
This might make an interesting run for those who live in SE England - ish.

Van 132 was the railway freight car that was used to bring the body of the Unknown Warrior from Dover to London prior to his interrment in Westminster Abbey.

The carriage was also used to transport the remains of Edith Cavell and Captain Fryatt both of whom were tried shot and shot by the Germans during WW1.

The van has been restored by the guys at the railway and contains an exhibit about these events.

More info here ...

http://www.preservation.kesr.org.uk/wagons-vans/cavell

What brilliant article! I'll pay that a visit when I'm next back down south.
 


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