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'Over The Hills and Far Away'

Vimeiro 21st August 1808:

 

Photos from our 2010 visit to Vimeiro:

New Monument commemorating the battle of Vimeiro.

Looking at the village from the British Position above the Village

Route of French attack, as seen from Anstruther's  position. 

Route of French attack, as seen from Anstruther's  position. 

Looking at the ridge above the village:

Looking at the ridge above the village scene of the French attack on the English Left:

Inside the Village:

Monument commemorating the battle of Vimeiro:

The New Museum:

The church that was the scene of the hand-to-hand combat between the Fane's light troops and Kellerman's Grenadiers.

Building that was Wellesly's Headquarters.

Tiled road signs around the village:

Graham Moores Photos:

The Church at Vimeiro and the Monument:

The New Museum:

Photos from our 2000 visit:

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