Whilst the internet is undoubtedly a fantastic resource it is for the most part populated by websites created by owners who are, to a greater or lesser degree saying "look at me" or "see how clever I am".
Every now and then though I come across something that bucks this trend, something that is not "about" the site authors. http://www.tadcaster-ww1-memorials.com is one such site.
Basically the guys who run this site have set themselves the mammoth task of documenting and recording a permanent record of those men from their local town Tadcaster and its surrounding towns and villages who gave their lives in the great war.
They research and maintain the site at their own expense in their spare time and already the task has led them abroad to visit and record details.
The site isn't just a list of names though. The site creators are really going to town on researching each individual including, where information exists, detailing family history, the conflict they were involved in.
Even if you have no connection with Tadcaster or the surrounding area, take a trip over and sign their guest book. Who knows, you may even be inspired to start a similar project for your town.
After all isn't this what the internet should be about.
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