**Cemetery vs. Graveyard Burials: Understanding the Differences** When it comes to laying loved ones to rest, the terms "cemetery" and "graveyard" are often used interchangeably. However, these two types of burial grounds have distinct histories, purposes, and characteristics. Understanding the differences between cemeteries and graveyards can help individuals make informed decisions about burial…
A Grisly End to a Lancashire Policeman. A grisly end. Sergeant William James Bedwell of the Lancashire Mounted Police had tied his legs together, cut his throat and jumped in the River RIbble -buried at Preston Cemetery, Lancashire. [Some years before he had been severely injured when he had been thrown from his horse and landed on his head]
Captain Sir Tom Moore The ashes of the super-NHS fund raiser Captain Moore were interred in the family grave at Morton Cemetery, Riddlesden, Keighley. In accordance with his wishes, the words 'I told you I was Old' were inscribed on his memorial: BBC Coverage of the event can be found HERE
Spectacular CWGC Special Memorial in West Yorkshire Cemetery At Keighley's Morton Cemetery, there is a spectacular Commonwealth War Graves Commission Special Memorial commemorating 22 Commonwealth burials of the First World War. It consists of a Portland Stone statue of a Soldier and two panels upon which are carved the names of 22 soldiers who died of Sickness or Wounds at Keighley War Hospital.…
Two Early Casualties of WW2 The day after war began, two soldiers lost their lives on a Lancashire road. Pte Thomas Albert Lawson was a Territorial Army soldier serving in The King's Own Royal Regiment, while Pte Thomas Lee Driver was a regular soldier with The Loyal Regiment. Both were killed when their motorcycle was in collision with a motor car driven by 2nd Lt Lee Wheeler. According to a…
Chief Steward Arthur Hugh Ford, Mercantile Marine lost on SS Lusitania. His was 58th body of 259 recovered [Queenstown]. Buried at Everton Cemetery, Liverpool. Originally named on the Mercantile Marine Memorial but name removed in 1928 when it was discovered he had a grave.
Walter Bentley Sharples, 5th Engineer Officer, Merchant Navy is named on the family memorial in Haslingden Cemetery, Lancashire. His name is listed on the Tower Hill Memorial. The names of the mostly Chinese crew are recorded on the Hong Kong Memorial. MV Arinia was a British Motor Tanker of 8,024 tons built in 1936 by Lithgows, Port Glasgow for the Anglo-Saxon Petroleum Company. She was powered…
Samuel Wolstenholme and his son William were killed in the Kearsley Colliery explosion March 12, 1878. They are buried together at St Stephen's, Kearsal Moor: Massive
Too Sweet for Earth: John [9] and Margaret [3] - the two Peake Children are buried at Atherton Cemetery.
Pte Charles Silvester Greasby, 19th (3rd Salford Pals) Bn, Lancashire Fusiliers died on the First Day of the Somme when most of the Salford Pals were wiped out. On Jul 29, Bn was transferred to GHQ and converted to a Pioneer Bn, Charles is listed on the Thiepval Memorial. Weaste Cemetery, Salford:
John Edward Campbell visited a claypit, clambered on a raft and fell in. Despite the efforts of another child, he drowned. Three nearby adults declined to assist. Weaste Cemetery, Salford:
Until We Meet Again - Rosetta Anderson died in 1912 and is buried at Weaste Cemetery, Salford:
Six dead children are remembered on the gravestone of John and Sarah Potts plus a son and daughter who lived to old age. Weaste Cemetery, Salford, Greater Manchester:
George West died of his injuries after colliding with another cyclist - Knaresborough Cemetery, North Yorkshire:
A Showman's grave at Knaresborough Cemetery:
God is Love - Knaresborough Cemetery:
Crimean Veteran Daniel Newman, late Sergeant 28th Regiment of Foot died at Knaresborough in 1916 aged 82 years. He is buried in Knaresborough Cemetery:
Driver Ernest Earnshaw and his wife Amy Ethel were found dead in their lodging. Inquest verdict - Earnshaw murdered his wife and then committed suicide while his mind was deranged due to jealousy. Newton-le-Willows Cemetery:
The spectacular burial slab of Peers Naylor, - Engineer at St Peter's, Newton-le-Willow. He died in 1842. His Epitaph is recorded in the Notes and Queries column in the Derbyshire Courier Jan 17, 1874:
My favourite image from Newton-le-Willows Cemetery - the remains of a bird lying among the leaves on a grave. Monochrome is best, I think:
Cpl Bugler George Henshaw, 1st Vounteer. Bn, Manchester Regiment caught enteric fever in South Africa. Sent home. Spent months at Netley Hospital but never recovered. Died at Manchester Infirmary, after fourth Operation August 1902. Peel Green Cemetery https:// bit.ly/2PIr7yF
Oh the indignity of a having a pigeon sat on my head - Sheffield Burngreave Cemetery Chapel:
Struck on the head by a large stone - Fred Keen is buried at Sheffield City Road Cemetery.
Pte Harold Boucher, 16th Bn Tank Corps is buried Unicorn Cemetery, Vend'Huile. Several comrades who died same day are buried close-by, marked by 1 regimental cross with their names. Boucher buried separately. Brother Tom died in horrific motor accident - Sheffield City Road Cem.
Sheffield City Road Cemetery: Charles Moulds was killed at Rossington Main Colliery. Cause of death was a fractured skull. The death toll in the Yorkshire Coalfield was high in the 1960s as can be seen by looking at this link https:// bit.ly/2wv2sFc