High Wood Commemorations
It’s hard to plan anything at the moment. One never knows what will be possible until the last minute. However the third Sunday of September is traditionally the day that we commemorate the action of Read more…
"3 days touring the First World Battlefields. Cannot begin to describe the knowledge John and Jennie have of the 1st WW and the way they tailored my visit to fit with my Grandfathers war and the 13th rifles. Battle sites, maps, Billets and more. Absolutely amazing time. Cannot imagine anyone better than Silent Picket. couldn't have asked for more than this."
Sometimes when traveling we are lucky enough to find a place that feels like visiting family. For my son and I, the Silent Picket was this place. We spent two nights here with John and Jennie, and we wished we had at least one more. The B&B is perfectly located, warm and cozy, with two experts at the ready to help guests learn about the history of the area. We truly enjoyed our time here.
We had a fantastic time, right in the heart of the Somme, lovely place to stay and excellent cooking! I found out so much about my Grandfather and two of his brothers, who we honoured at Mailly Wood and Thiepval. John was able to give superb advise and left me with loads of info to trawl through. ... I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the 'Silent Picket' to anyone.
It’s hard to plan anything at the moment. One never knows what will be possible until the last minute. However the third Sunday of September is traditionally the day that we commemorate the action of Read more…
At the beginning of September 1944 this area was freed from the German occupation. In military terms the losses were light, but in family terms they were devastating. In London Cemetery this morning, 76 years Read more…
Back at the beginning of March, taking advantage of the winter calm, we visited the Louvre at Lens. It’s been closed for while but now that it has reopened it seemed a good moment to Read more…
The Silent Picket, 10 Grande Rue, MARTINPUICH 62450 Haut-France
John & Jennie KNIGHT
+33 321 15 37 70