Denmark in the South West of WA; Recollections of War (2021)

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Built on their Limousin cattle farm, Halcyon Park, twelve kilometres east of Denmark along the South Coast Highway, visitors are welcome but do phone first.  Please phone 08 9845 2083 to arrange your visit, or alternatively contact Kathryn on 0447 765 511 or email Kathryn, or John on 0428 981 976 or email John.  

 

Entry to view the collection is $25 per person with a concession price of $20 for seniors and veterans.  Group discounts can be negotiated.

 

Morning or afternoon tea can be added for an extra $5 per head but must be ordered when booking so that the scones can be freshly prepared.  They prefer that groups either opt in or out for scones.  Tea and coffee can be purchased separately for $3 per cup if not booking tea with scones. 

Toilets are fully compliant for wheelchair access and ease of use. 

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Resources

Signage on site

Recollections of War

Wikipedia – Lord Kitchener

Denmark Bulletin - Reg Copeman Collection 

Brian Simmonds – Artist 

History UK – Douglas Bader

The conversation – Douglas Bader

 

 
Location, contacts and entry fees
A diorama representing the US D-day beach landing at Normandy in June 1944 on display in the upstairs tea room. 

In the Company of Heroes

A Silent Reunion

by Matt Hall

 

On a cold December day, veterans of the Battle of the Bulge reunite at the America Cemetery in Luxemburg.  Here, guarded by tall pines, rest the mortal remains of some 5,000 American boys who dies fighting to liberate Europe.  As the veterans reflect amidst the gently falling snow, their welling emotions confirm their often-stated belief "The real heroes never came home". Here, they feel a presence, a warmth amidst the cold.  Something tells them they are not alone and this silent reunion is not the last.

A display of knots and ropework displayed in the tea room.

Before we leave, to read and dwell on this painting brings tears to your eyes.

Upstairs (or rather a wheelchair accessible ramp) takes you to a tea room for morning or afternoon teas, and fresh scones, jam and cream can be arranged.   Further displays are in this upstairs area. 

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See also ANZAC Albany - Centenary 2014 and National ANZAC Centre 2015
 
Princess Royal Fortress Museum and ANZAC Lookout, Mount Adelaide
and Mount Clarence Memorial to the Light Horsemen
 
Other related experiences while in the Albany Denmark region
Field of Light - A unique experience which was held only between October 2018 and April 2019 on Mount Clarence