Lowther Commemorates Battle of Somme with Wildflower Garden
2016 is the centenary of the Battle of the Somme and many commemorative events are taking place across Britain. Lowther Castle is hosting its own special tribute – a wildflower garden and outdoor exhibition in memory of its home-grown Lonsdale Battalion.
Of all the tragic events that took place during World War I, the Battle of the Somme masterminded by General Haig and his cohorts stands out as our darkest… (View original article)