Tag Archives: Champagne

Grave of 55-year-old First World War army doctor located in France

Posted on September 7, 2023 by DH

By Dan Hayes The grave of a Royal Army Medical Corps doctor who was killed in 1918 has been identified in the Champagne region of northern France. A rededication service for 55-year-old Captain Frederick Brooke took place at the Commonwealth … Continue reading →

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WW1 vintage champagne sells for £5,600

Posted on October 24, 2014 by DH

A bottle of Pol Roger 1914 – Winston Churchill’s favourite vintage of his favourite wine – which has lain undisturbed in the cellars of the champagne house for 100 years, was sold at auction house Bonhams’ Fine Wine Sale in London on … Continue reading →

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