2019

TF4510 : New War Grave headstone in Wisbech General Cemetery

taken 5 years ago, near to Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England

New War Grave headstone in Wisbech General Cemetery
New War Grave headstone in Wisbech General Cemetery
In 2018 new headstones were erected by The Commonwealth War Graves Commission on 10 previously unmarked graves, see LinkExternal link
The General Cemetery in Wisbech © Richard Humphrey

Wisbech General Cemetery is a 3 acre tranquil oasis in a busy part of Wisbech. Situated on North End formerly Leverington Road, access is available from North End or Harecroft Road Playing Fields.

Established in 1836 the design followed the mid-19th century style of building public cemeteries laid out along the lines of a formal garden. To allow use by all denominations the ground was not consecrated.

By the 1960s only six burials took place in ten years and in 1972 it finally closed. 6571 people are buried in the cemetery.

A Friends group was formed in 1992 with the purpose of working with Fenland District Council, owners of the site, to preserve and manage this valuable woodland wildlife habitat and historic cemetery for the enjoyment of the public. Guided walks are held during the year.

In 2014 Fenland District Council agreed terms for a 30 year lease to the Wisbech Society, including the care of the chapel and memorials to become effective when funding for the project has been obtained. An application was submitted to the Heritage Lottery Fund for the renovation of the chapel and the initial costs for its use as a public study/learning amenity.© LinkExternal link The renovation was completed in 2018.
For additional information see Echos of the Past LinkExternal link


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TF4510, 132 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Richard Humphrey   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 16 January, 2019   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 18 January, 2019
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TF 4588 1027 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:40.2307N 0:9.3588E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TF 45874 10262
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East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
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