Richard has owned the Lochnagar Crater since 1978.This vast wound on the battlefield is now preserved as a memorial. To those men and women
The story of the Lochnagar Crater on the Somme a talk by the owner, Richard Dunning MBEThe Lochnagar mine was an underground explosive charge, secretly planted by the British during the First World War and ready for 1 July 1916, the first day of the Somme, the bloodiest day in British military history. The mine was dug by the Tunneling Companies of the Royal Engineers under a German field fortification known as Schwabenhöhe (Swabian Height) in the front line. The mine was named after Lochnagar Street, the British trench from which the gallery was driven. It was one of 19 mines that were placed beneath the German lines on the British section of the Somme front to assist the infantry advance at the start of the battle. The Lochnagar mine was sprung at 7:28 a.m. on 1 July 1916 and left a crater 98 feet (30 m) deep and 330 feet (100 m) wide, which was captured and held by British troops. The crater is the largest one made in hate by man.Hotels near Bourne Hall Museum
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Nonsuch Park Hotel
Situated directly opposite the historic Nonsuch Park, this charming family-run hotel offers the perfect balance between traditional comfort and the latest facilities..
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Roomspace Serviced Apartments - Oaks Square is a self-catering accommodation located in Epsom. The property is 5.4 km from Worcester Park and 5.
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Roomspace Serviced Apartments - Central Walk is a self-catering accommodation located in Epsom. The property is 5.5 km from Worcester Park and 6 km from Walton-on-the-Hill.
Premier Inn Epsom Central
Ideally located, Premier Inn Epsom Central is close to the town centre, shops, theatres and rail links, offering a perfect base from which to explore Epsom..
Chalk Lane Hotel
Situated in a quiet part of Epsom, Chalk Lane Hotel is within walking distance of Epsom Downs Racecourse and around 1 mile from Epsom town centre. Chalk Lane Hotel features a restaurant, which offers lunches and � la carte dinners..
The Thatched House Hotel
This small, family-run hotel is walking distance from Sutton town centre and the village of Cheam. It has clean, quiet rooms with pleasant gardens. The Thatched House Hotel has a bar and a patio area, and can be used for weddings or conferences.
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