In May 2012, 160 great men and women went on the mother of all road trips.
All WWII veterans, aged 85-94, they went to the Netherlands to take part in Dutch National Liberation celebrations. They travelled there and back in a convoy of 80 London Black Cabs, all thanks to a charity – the London Taxi Benevolent Association for the War Disabled – and 80 wonderful taxi drivers. The charity spent 18 months planning and raising money for this unique 5 day trip. I was lucky enough to go along as artist-in-residence.
This blog came about directly from the inspiration I felt about the trip, the charity and the wonderful veterans I met. I’m now going to be writing occasionally about my work and other developments since the trip to Holland.
JANET HODGSON
September 2012
This is an amazing endeavour. I’ve sent an email to ask for an itinerary because I would love to show some support on behalf of the Royal Welch Fusilaiers forum and the Netherlands branche of the RBL. I sincerely hope we can attend at some point and in the meantime, all the luck in the world.
Would love to know what time the ferry will dock at Hoek van Holland to try and get a glimps of this great endeavour!
go dad take care xxx
Have a safe and enjoyable trip Dad and Happy Birthday for the 4th. Love from us all. xxx
Have a safe and wonderful trip Dad ( Stan Constable 92 years young) we will be thinking of you from your loving family x
What a wonderful thing to be doing for these heroes. Many thanks to each of you. I live in the USA , but I have roots there and here. (English & Native American) Have fun!!!!!!