The Scorer Posted 3 December , 2017 Share Posted 3 December , 2017 Has anyone seen a copy of this and can say what it's like, please? It’s published by Francourt Events and is one of a number of things that they’re doing, including commissioning a memorial on the Western Front, which was unveiled in September. I’m interested in buying it, but before I do, I’d like to know more about what it contains. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aneurin Posted 3 December , 2017 Share Posted 3 December , 2017 (edited) Phil It's an A4 booklet rather than a book. It was produced in English and French for the dedication of the World Rugby Memorial at Craonnelle, Aisne last September. It contains a series of articles on how the memorial came about, including one on Jean Pierre-Rives (yes, him) who sculpted it. There are also short articles on each of the main rugby countries and some of their players who died. I contributed a two page piece on Welsh rugby and the war. I don't know if it is available for purchase, but you could contact the organiser John Dennison at http://www.francourt.org/. Associated with the World Rugby Memorial, a Book of Remembrance of rugby players of all abilities is currently being compiled and I understand it will also be made available online before too long. Gwyn Edited 3 December , 2017 by Aneurin Additional information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scorer Posted 4 December , 2017 Author Share Posted 4 December , 2017 Thanks, that's very interesting. I'm surprised at the size, though; I was under the impression that it was a book. It's certainly "book size priced", as it's 15 Euros or £18.00! It could. of course, be the Book of Remembrance, but the web site says this this is already available, so maybe not. Here's a link to the web site: http://www.francourt.org/product/world-war-one-rugby-players-memorial-book/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aneurin Posted 4 December , 2017 Share Posted 4 December , 2017 No, it's not the Book of Remembrance. It's about 60 pages long but all the articles are translated into French, so only 30 or so pages are in English. It includes quite a lot of images, many in colour. Gwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Scorer Posted 6 December , 2017 Author Share Posted 6 December , 2017 Ah, that's interesting, thanks. It's a bit expensive for what it is (even allowing for your excellent contribution!), so I think that I'll pass on it for the time being. Best wishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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