The White City, Beaumont Hamel

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The White City, Beaumont Hamel

View S.E. from ridge where film was taken of mine detonation 1 July 1916. There was a trench along this ridge heading towards the sunken lane. It turned north and ran parallel with the sunken lane. A tunnel connected this trench with the sunken lane which was termed an advanced forward position. — View S.E. from ridge…

View SE towards Hawthorn Ridge mine crater (copse of trees on skyline) that was blown 7.20am 1 July 1916. Filmed by Geoffrey Malins from near this position. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPGrrnpzB_Y — View SE towards Hawt…