Tragedy in the Kester family
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Tragedy in the Kester family
Image: © Colin Bell Taken: 30 Mar 2008
One of the more poignant gravestones I've seen. Two twins, both killed in action, one only failing to survive the war by a week. On the war memorial (behind the camera) we learn that another Kester (a nephew, probably) gave his life in World War II.
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Image Location
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52.204507
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0.188377