St Georges chapel - RAF Biggin Hill
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There is saving money; However, abandoning our National Heritage and forgetting the Few!
A Disgusting Decision..
There is saving money; However, abandoning our National Heritage and forgetting the Few!
A Disgusting Decision..
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Signed. I really wish that I was capable of properly putting into words the sadness and despair I feel when I hear about these decisions by faceless bureaucrats.
This must be preserved in the South of England as a permanent memorial - surely if the Quarters are still being used at Biggin then this should remain in MoD hands?
This last picture is my lasting memory of RAF Biggin Hill when I went for Officers' amd Aircrew Selection over a quarter of a century ago. I felt immensely proud to be joining the RAF and this sight re-enforced this view - much more so than the horrid Cranditz!
Yes, there was a real Spitty and Hurribox on the gate, back then. But hey, I can live with the new plastic ones.
LJ
Edit. This is how I remember the place:
This last picture is my lasting memory of RAF Biggin Hill when I went for Officers' amd Aircrew Selection over a quarter of a century ago. I felt immensely proud to be joining the RAF and this sight re-enforced this view - much more so than the horrid Cranditz!
Yes, there was a real Spitty and Hurribox on the gate, back then. But hey, I can live with the new plastic ones.
LJ
Edit. This is how I remember the place:
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To clarify:
The MOD state that '....continued support of the Chapel would be an inappropriate use of Defence resources and intend to relinquish ownership including the removal of administrative and ecclesiastical support by March 2016.
Work is underway to identify a new owner...it may be the case that the site is transferred to an appropriate new owner and not appear on the open market.'
The MOD have also met with the local Chaplaincy Council to discuss the closure and are sensitive to the fact that a number of cremated remains are interred within the site.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the London Borough of Bromley has told 'Britain at War' :
'Biggin Hill has a rich heritage and is internationally recognised for the crucial role it played in the Battle of Britain during World War II. Bromley Council is keen to conserve, promote and engage people in Biggin Hill’s heritage. Therefore, the Council is currently talking to a range of stakeholders to investigate the viability of opening a new heritage centre at Biggin Hill, which could complement the Chapel’s visitor offering. This feasibility work is on-going, and no decisions have yet been taken'
The MOD state that '....continued support of the Chapel would be an inappropriate use of Defence resources and intend to relinquish ownership including the removal of administrative and ecclesiastical support by March 2016.
Work is underway to identify a new owner...it may be the case that the site is transferred to an appropriate new owner and not appear on the open market.'
The MOD have also met with the local Chaplaincy Council to discuss the closure and are sensitive to the fact that a number of cremated remains are interred within the site.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the London Borough of Bromley has told 'Britain at War' :
'Biggin Hill has a rich heritage and is internationally recognised for the crucial role it played in the Battle of Britain during World War II. Bromley Council is keen to conserve, promote and engage people in Biggin Hill’s heritage. Therefore, the Council is currently talking to a range of stakeholders to investigate the viability of opening a new heritage centre at Biggin Hill, which could complement the Chapel’s visitor offering. This feasibility work is on-going, and no decisions have yet been taken'
Biggin Hill RAF memorial chapel under threat
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It was 300 this morning. Now 914 and climbing; the cat is out the bag now and with any luck before the blunties return to work it will be on the Defence & Armed Forces Ministers in-trays. There are some things that simply should never happen regardless of cost, and the memories (and lessons learned) of WWII feature highly on that list.
"We will remember them"
"We will remember them"
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I have been a long time lurker but not felt the need to comment. However, petition signed and forwarded
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I suppose with the reduction of people going through Cranwell they could farm out the spare rooms on a B and B basis, thus saving monies too..
Signed.In sheer disbelief.
Went through OASC there nearly 50 years ago, a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
All part of the destruction of our heritage and our right to be considered. Although I continue to pay U.K. taxes on my pension ( "National " part frozen of course), I am now disenfranchised,courtesy of Phony Tony, being an Ex-Pat.
So what chance do we have to commemorate those who died for our once precious rights ?
Went through OASC there nearly 50 years ago, a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
All part of the destruction of our heritage and our right to be considered. Although I continue to pay U.K. taxes on my pension ( "National " part frozen of course), I am now disenfranchised,courtesy of Phony Tony, being an Ex-Pat.
So what chance do we have to commemorate those who died for our once precious rights ?