2012

NS6065 : Grave of John Henry Alexander on the Necropolis

taken 12 years ago, near to Royston, Glasgow, Scotland

Grave of John Henry Alexander on the Necropolis
Grave of John Henry Alexander on the Necropolis
An impressive monument to actor John Henry Alexander (1792-1851) who owned and managed the Glasgow Theatre Royal. The theatre was divided into two auditoria so that comedy and tragedy could be performed simultaneously. In 1849 disaster struck when someone in the theatre caused a false alarm by shouting "Fire". The ensuing panic and crush claimed the lives of 65 people. Deeply affected by the tragedy, Alexander died not long after. The monument, sculpted by Handyside Ritchie, features a proscenium stage complete with footlights. The figures of tragedy and comedy confer a laurel wreath on Alexander as he takes his final curtain call. LinkExternal link
Glasgow Necropolis

The Necropolis is 37 acres in extent, and was formally opened in 1833. Like the Père Lachaise in Paris, it was laid out as a garden cemetery. In 1966, its ownership was transferred from the Merchants House of Glasgow to what is now Glasgow City Council. See LinkExternal link for further information.


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Geographical Context: Burial ground, Crematorium
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kim traynor   (more nearby)
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Monday, 26 March, 2012   (more nearby)
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Sunday, 1 April, 2012
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OSGB36: geotagged! NS 6041 6551 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:51.7498N 4:13.9186W
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OSGB36: geotagged! NS 6041 6551
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