CWGC War Graves Week 2024 - New Hall Lane Cemetery, Preston.
War Graves Week is an initiative aimed at encouraging people from the local community to come together and discover the World War heritage on their doorstep – learning about the stories of those commemorated by the CWGC and the skills, dedication and expertise of those CWGC staff and volunteers who work to keep their memory alive.
MEETING POINT by the Cross of Sacrifice near the main entrance, tour guides will be clearly visible in Commonwealth War Graves Commission shirts.
During the tour, you will learn about the history of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and the heroic actions and self-sacrifice of some of our casualties buried in the cemetery.
There is parking available on Miller Road. There are no facilities or toilets. The path is level. However, some areas may be restrictive for those with mobility issues. Given the nature of a cemetery site, grass verges may be impassable for wheelchairs.
Families and people of all ages are welcome. This is a dog-friendly event, but please keep 4 legged friends on a lead.
Please come dressed for the weather and in suitable walking shoes. Most of the tour is on pathways but may require you to walk on the grass at times.
Please advise the guide at the start of the tour of any mobility restrictions.
We anticipate the tour to last around an hour; nonetheless, please understand this is an estimate, and the tour may take longer.
醉卧沙场君莫笑，古来征战几人回？
兰开夏郡的小伙子们在鲜花与祝福中走向战场，在枪炮与病菌间化为灰烬。他们在两次世界大战中为英联邦的胜利做出了卓著的贡献，而他们的生命在现如今所留下的或许只有五百多座无言的墓碑。这些墓碑现在屹立在普雷斯顿新霍尔巷战争坟墓墓园（NEW HALL LANE CEMETERY）当中，由英联邦战争坟墓委员会（CWGC）维护与保养。
现如今，诺曼底登陆80周年纪念日已然临近，一年一度的“战争坟墓周”也旨在鼓励当地社区的人们聚在一起，在身边发现世界大战的遗产。借此，让我们走进墓园，走进历史。一起挖掘每一个名字背后尘封的故事；一起感受在恢弘的时代浪潮之下，属于普通人的挣扎、温情与荣耀……
此次活动将提供全程的中文讲解，欢迎所有年龄段的家庭和人们。米勒路（Miller Road）设有停车场，但没有厕所。我们的导览路径十分平坦，大部分行程都在小径上。但墓地的性质使然，或许有时也需要您在草地上行走，请诸君根据天气情况穿着合适的步行鞋。也正因为如此，有些区域可能会有轮椅无法通行的草地。如果您有任何行动不便，请在旅行开始时告知导游。此外，这是一个对狗友好的活动，但请让您四条腿的朋友保持领先~
我们将在正门附近的牺牲十字架旁集合，穿着英联邦战争坟墓委员会衬衫的导游将清晰可见。在游览期间，您将了解英联邦战争坟墓委员会的历史以及埋葬在墓地的一些伤亡人员的英勇行为和自我牺牲精神。以及那些努力保持记忆的 CWGC 工作人员和志愿者的技能、奉献精神和专业知识。我们预计这次旅行将持续大约一个小时。
发现地方的历史，了解身边的往事，是一件很酷的事~
英联邦战争坟墓委员会和中央兰开夏大学心理与人文学院恭候诸位的到来。
