Item 04: Sydney B. Young war diary, 15 April-19 September 1917 - Page 20

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23rd Bull ring has begun for those who have not seen active Service.

25th Went to Corfe Castle, a fair sized village about 4½ miles from Wareham, the main features of which are the Castle and the church. The Church has been rebuilt (1860) but the tower dates back to 1260.
The Castle as cards show has been a great stronghold and in Cromwells time, it was besieged for 3 years but was finally taken by treachery.
                          Part of this was built