Commonwealth War Graves
@CWGC
Our mission is to ensure those who died in service, or as a result of conflict, are commemorated so that they, and the human cost of war, are remembered forever
Keeping the memories of our war dead alive and spreading our shared is history is at the core of what we do! Why not become a member of our charity? For just £36 a year, you can help us tell their stories while enjoying some big benefits: foundation.cwgc.org/news/guides-gl…
📍Rue Petillon Military Cemetery 🇫🇷 📷Terres du Nord, Terre de combats
Sai Wan War Cemetery, Hong Kong: terraced lawns, tropical shrubs and year‑round colour make it one of our most striking sites in East Asia. Our horticulture team blends formal planting with the local climate to keep it serene, green and beautifully cared for.
Join us as we examine the last major battle fought by the Western Allies in the Second World War: The Battle of the Sittang Bend: cwgc.org/our-work/blog/…
New green 'Living Roof' installed on top of WW1 Menin Gate memorial by @CWGC mirror.co.uk/news/world-new…
Bees thoroughly enjoying the planting at the @CWGC plot in West Road Cemetery today!
Marking VJ Day 2025 📆 As we approach the 80th anniversary of VJ day, we consider the impact today of one of the most gruelling campaigns of the Second World War. Commonwealth forces from across the then British Empire came together to fight in Southeast Asia - representing an…
One of the most beautiful of all @cwgc cemeteries.
On the way from here to there, it would be remiss not to drop into Castiglione deli Pepoli - South African Legion, @CWGC doing a fine job. One for @james1940.
A pleasure this week to welcome a delegation from the Chinese Ministry of Veterans' Affairs to @CWGC. Their scale of work is immense, with 20 million falling within their scope, at over 150,000 facilities. It was fascinating learning from each other and sharing approaches
Pictures received from my @CWGC colleague who is a talented photographer and who has achieved a fantastic result in Kinloss Abbey where we have a maintained plot . Roses are best in Scotland at this Cemetery.