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02-17-2010
Birdy

Yewtree Cemetery

http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/a...jan09053-1.jpg
02-17-2010
hmtmaj

Cheers Birdy, now that does look spooky
02-17-2010
pablo42

Nice one Birdy.
02-17-2010
ChrisGeorge

Fabulous photograph, Birdy!

C
02-17-2010
wsteve55

Great pic' Birdy! I'd never have guessed that was Yewtree!
02-17-2010
ItsaZappathing

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Originally Posted by Birdy

Yewtree Cemetery

http://i934.photobucket.com/albums/a...jan09053-1.jpg

Nice one mate :D
02-18-2010
Debra

Some fab pictures here , and very interesting .
02-12-2011
gregs dad

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The plot of the Molyneaux family,the Earls of Sefton,in St Chads church,Kirkby
03-03-2011
Lizzie1

http://www.anfieldcemetery.co.uk/anf...s/image062.jpg
03-05-2011
Ged

Everton Cemetery Chinese Section, gatehouse, gates and chapel.

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03-05-2011
steveb

If anyone wants to know more about John Kirk VC, have a look
at my site
www.liverpool-cemeteries.co.uk
03-05-2011
Lizzie1

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Originally Posted by steveb

If anyone wants to know more about John Kirk VC, have a look
at my site
www.liverpool-cemeteries.co.uk

Good site Steve. great info.

just a snippet from ‘Liverpool Heroes’ book 1

…'John Kirk may have suffered from narcolepsy,which causes drowsiness and could well have been the cause of his problems rather than drunkeness’

Whatever it was a sad life for John
03-06-2011
steveb

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lizzie1

Good site Steve. great info.

just a snippet from ‘Liverpool Heroes’ book 1

…'John Kirk may have suffered from narcolepsy,which causes drowsiness and could well have been the cause of his problems rather than drunkeness’

Whatever it was a sad life for John

Yes, I have heard this but it was never proven. Indeed a sad end
I know the curator of his regiment museum, so she sent me all
the records and the photo,s of his VC which they hold.

Steve
03-18-2011
Ged

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Originally Posted by Kev

LIVERPOOL tourist chiefs are hoping to attract tourists - by promoting the city's graveyards.

Cemeteries like Paris's Pere Lachaise and London's Highgate attract thousands of visitors.

Liverpool may not be able to boast a Jim Morrison, but it does have 60's crooner Michael Holliday.

And while Highgate is the well-known final resting place of Karl Marx, Liverpool has its own renowned socialist writer.

Liverpool's cemeteries are an "untapped tourist resource" according to Cllr Berni Turner, executive member for heritage and environment. more

Who lies in a Liverpool's Cemetaries then?

St James's cemetery

William Taylor Barry - United States senator, Governor of Kentucky and Postmaster General of the US.

Colonel Thomas Colby - head of the Ordnance Survey

Sarah Biffin - armless dwarf artist who painted portraits of British monarchs and befriended Charles D!ckens.

Edward Rushton - blind anti-slavery campaigner. Formed the Liverpool School for the Blind.

Captain John Oliver - served on the Victory with Nelson at Trafalgar.

Captain Elisha Lindsay Halsey - stabbed to death by his ship's cook, John Kent of Liverpool, who successfully pleaded self-defence.

Catherine 'Kitty' Wilkinson - set up the first city washhouse as a cholera epidemic raged.

William Harrison - first captain of the Brunel-built iron ship the Great Eastern. The main mast stands out-side The Kop.

William Lynn - father of the Grand National.

A mausoleum marks the final resting place of William Huskisson, Liverpool MP and the first person to be killed by a train when run over by Stephenson's Rocket at the opening of the Liverpool-Manchester line in 1830.

Walton cemetery

Robert Tressell - writer of The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists. In August 1910, he travelled to Liverpool to arrange passage to Canada, but he was admitted to the Royal Infirmary where he later died of TB-related illnesses. He was buried in Walton cemetery in 1911, opposite the prison, in a grave with 12 other 'paupers'.

The grave was not located until 1970 when money raised by local socialists paid for an engraved headstone, now badly weathered.

James William Carling - illustrated many of Edgar Allen Poe's works.
West Derby cemetery

James Glanister - survived The Charge of the Light Brigade.
There is also the grave of a man killed on the Titanic.

Anfield cemetery

Michael Holliday - singer in the 60s who had a number one hit with Story Of My Life and provided the voice of sheriff Tex Tucker from the series Four Feather Falls. Buried under his real name, Norman Alexander Milne.

James Maybrick - cotton merchant suspected of being Jack the Ripper. His wife was convicted of his murder by poisoning.

William Wallace - "The Man From The Pru" successfully appealed after being found guilty of the murder of his wife. The murder remains a mystery.

Michael James Whitty - first head constable of Liverpool police and fire brigade, went on to found the ECHO's sister paper, the Daily Post.

Some famous names in Anfield include Alf Garnett, Jimmy Tarbuck, Tommy Cooper, Billy Connolly and Jimmy Hill though they are not the celebrity ones.

There is also a young man called Dolphin Fish.

Toxteth cemetery

James Dunwoody Bulloch - Shipping agent for the confederates in the American civil war who bought ships built in Lairds.

James Picton - architect and surveyor who gave the city Wavertree's Picton clock.

Samuel Graves - famous Liverpool MP commemorated by a statue in St George's Hall.

Sir John Bent - owner of Bents' brewery.

We've since found we can add John Alexander Brodie to the Anfield Cemetery famous people list.
03-18-2011
steveb

There are loads of famous/infamous in Anfield

Daniel Higson, Higsons Brewery
Jem Mace, boxer
Bill Shankleys daughter, Barbara
Lee Jones, league of welldoers
The Codmans
Tom Watson, LFC manager
Teddy Doig, LFC goalie
The Ismays
Etc,Etc

Steve
03-19-2011
marky

The 75th anniversary of John Mckenna's death is next Tuesday. LFC's website doesn't mention the exact date, but it was 22/3/1936 (information from headstone in Toxteth Park cemetery)
http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/history/pa...s/john-mckenna
03-19-2011
John Doh

And then there's the eminent, but little-known, 17th century astronomer Jeremiah Horrocks, whose work on planetary orbits was up there with Kepler. He is supposed to have been buried at the Ancient Chapel of Toxteth, possibly inside it, but there is no gravestone.
04-19-2011
Lizzie1

I've heard there are some graves dating from 18th century in Anfield Cemetery, so well before the cemetery was opened. Would they have been part of the Priory grounds?
04-19-2011
GeorgePorgie
Anfield Cem opened in 1863 and home to....
04-20-2011
wsteve55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lizzie1

I've heard there are some graves dating from 18th century in Anfield Cemetery, so well before the cemetery was opened. Would they have been part of the Priory grounds?

Sounds interesting!
04-25-2011
Lizzie1

Quote:

Originally Posted by wsteve55

Sounds interesting!

Looks like I'm gonna have to take a trip there to have a look!
04-25-2011
ChrisGeorge

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lizzie1

I've heard there are some graves dating from 18th century in Anfield Cemetery, so well before the cemetery was opened. Would they have been part of the Priory grounds?

Anfield Cemetery is on Priory Road but as far as I know there was no ancient priory in the area. I stand to be corrected though.

Chris
04-25-2011
Lizzie1

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisGeorge

Anfield Cemetery is on Priory Road but as far as I know there was no ancient priory in the area. I stand to be corrected though.
Chris

Thanks Chris, I don't live too far away........I thought there was a Priory hence Priory Road. My elderly neighbour remembers reading something about it too a while back and said there are graves dating from 18th century. ( I also stand to be corrected!)
04-25-2011
ChrisGeorge

Hi Lizzie

I believe from my study of local history there would not have been a priory or other monastic institution in that area. The closest would have been Birkenhead Priory, Burscough Priory and Norton Abbey near Runcorn. The Victorians were very fond of using medieval or ancient sounding names, and of course you have Fountains Road up your way named after Fountains Abbey and other street names after abbeys as well I think.

Chris
04-25-2011
steveb

as far as I know there are no 1700,s graves that are marked, there were
graves moved from other cems, but again they are unmarked.
The Cem opened in 1863 and margaret place was 1st to be buried.
There was a building on the site as when they dig a new grave often
bits of stone come up. They have just started to use section CE16 by
the cherry lane entrance and when they were clearing the area they
removed huge blocks of stone
04-25-2011
Lizzie1

Thanks Chris and Steve :)
04-28-2011
Lizzie1

Been mooching around Anfield Cemetery today (as you do!) .......... .in section C/E 6 (think that's right!) there seem to be a lot of flat gravestones which are mostly overgrown but a few have been uncovered, some are raised........I have copied some inscriptions as best I could. Can anyone shed any light??

Deposited the mortal remains of Rev H. Houseman AM
Minister of this church who died 4th Day of January 1802 aged ?yrs (could be 55)

Sacred to the memory of John Beckwith Esq
Late adj General of Nova Scotia
Father was General John Beckwith Aide de Camp to Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick at Battle of Minden
Was eldest brother of four General officers whose names are also associated with the imperishable renown of the British Army in which they fought and triumphed.
This best.. ?.. was however that of personal worth, honor, Integrity and all the high qualities which become such parents and connections.

He died 30th March 1820 aged 69 years

This memorial was placed over his remains as a token of affectionate respect by his sincere friend Robert Murray Esq Admiral of the Squadron of His Maj Fleet.

Mary wife of Rev J Picton died 9th December 1834 aged 54 yrs

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To the Memory of Anne Crooke wife of Nicholas Crooke died 17th May 1814 also William son June 30th 1803
Nicholas died 5th September 1818 aged 50 years

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In this monument are remains of Mrs Frances Brooks wife of Joseph Brookes of Everton Hill She died on 7th July 1788 in the 47 year of her life

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Son of John and Mary Roberts who departed November 1788

Here lies the body of John Roberts died 9th October 1792 aged 52

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04-28-2011
gregs dad

[IMG]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5222/...478bd866_z.jpg[/IMG]

Sometimes you see on gravestones, "Gone but not forgotten" but sometimes they are.
04-28-2011
steveb

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Originally Posted by gregs dad

[IMG]http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5222/...478bd866_z.jpg[/IMG]

Sometimes you see on gravestones, "Gone but not forgotten" but sometimes they are.

were was this taken ?. If Lizzie want's a tour of anfield mail me
04-28-2011
gregs dad

Found in the undergrowth at the rear of St Chads church,Kirkby.Nearly all dating back to the 1800`s.
04-28-2011
steveb

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Originally Posted by gregs dad

Found in the undergrowth at the rear of St Chads church,Kirkby.Nearly all dating back to the 1800`s.

Many thanks, at least the ground staff keep Anfield in good order.

Steve
05-03-2011
Lizzie1

Near the 'early graves' mentioned in previous post...........there are remains of two sandstone pillars with the name St Philips.

:question:
05-03-2011
GeorgePorgie

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there are remains of two sandstone pillars with the name St Philips.

No good to him now though are they. :)
05-03-2011
Lizzie1

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Originally Posted by GeorgePorgie

No good to him now though are they. :)

How d'you know?!.............He might be back for them! :razz:
05-03-2011
wsteve55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lizzie1

Near the 'early graves' mentioned in previous post...........there are remains of two sandstone pillars with the name St Philips.

:question:

I remember someone on Yo, saying there were various bits, and pieces, of various demolished buildings,in Anfield cem'! The sailors home being one that was named,I think?
05-03-2011
steveb

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Originally Posted by wsteve55

I remember someone on Yo, saying there were various bits, and pieces, of various demolished buildings,in Anfield cem'! The sailors home being one that was named,I think?

I don't think so. All the bits of buildings were afaik the old walton priory which
stood on the site, and the bits of the two demolished chapels.
The stones Liz mentioned are very much like the markers that are on the
corners of paths and roads. When they opened up the new section CE16
by the cherry lane coach entrance, they moved huge blocks of stone.I
mentioned walton priory but as yet have not found any pic,s as portcities
Liverpool site don't work. It was mentioned that the chambre hardman
collection had a pic, but again no joy.
05-04-2011
wsteve55

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveb

I don't think so. All the bits of buildings were afaik the old walton priory which
stood on the site, and the bits of the two demolished chapels.
The stones Liz mentioned are very much like the markers that are on the
corners of paths and roads. When they opened up the new section CE16
by the cherry lane coach entrance, they moved huge blocks of stone.I
mentioned walton priory but as yet have not found any pic,s as portcities
Liverpool site don't work. It was mentioned that the chambre hardman
collection had a pic, but again no joy.

So there was a priory,then! I just remember some large pieces of stonework,at the back of the cemetery,and meant to revisit,after it was mentioned on here,but no need now!:nod:
05-04-2011
Lizzie1

Quote:

Originally Posted by wsteve55

So there was a priory,then! I just remember some large pieces of stonework,at the back of the cemetery,and meant to revisit,after it was mentioned on here,but no need now!:nod:

I'd been told there was.......... then was told there wasn't! :(
Worth going to see the 18th century gravestones I mentioned Steve, there are quite a few.
05-04-2011
wsteve55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lizzie1

I'd been told there was.......... then was told there wasn't! :(
Worth going to see the 18th century gravestones I mentioned Steve, there are quite a few.

I've had a wander in there,a couple of times,and found a relative,on the WW2 memorial! Lots of other interesting graves, and memorials too!
05-04-2011
lindylou

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveb

afaik

I had to Google to find out was this word is :unibrow: I thought it was a foreign word or something, haha!

I see it is text speak :)

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