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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 18d

Opening dates for the Visitor Centre @fownc1837.bsky.social for September.

John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · Aug 18

Tonight's "Fake or Fortune?" on BBC1 revisited the portrait of Dido Belle and Lady Elizabeth Murray. Dido Belle featured in @fownc1837.bsky.social Newsletter 110 (May 2024) www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Fake or Fortune? - Series 13: 5. What Happened Next? A Double Whodunnit

The team return to two portraits of Black British women from the 18th and 19th centuries. How have recent changes in society transformed the fortunes of these important artworks?

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · Aug 15

The programme of events for next month's London Open House is available at programme.openhouse.org.uk/calendar

Calendar

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · Aug 15

@fownc1837.bsky.social hosted a walking tour for the Friends of Woodbury Park Cemetery (Tunbridge Wells). The group were particularly interested in seeing some of the NLHF projects including the new Visitor Centre and St Stephen's Chapel.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · Jul 18

Please note tomorrow's guided walk @fownc1837.bsky.social has been cancelled due to the weather forecast (thunderstorms & heavy rain).

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · Jul 17

‪Guided tour of @fownc1837.bsky.social this Saturday at 2.30pm.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to...?

Walking Tour of West Norwood Cemetery

Join us for a leisurely stroll through this historic cemetery and explore fascinating stories and beautiful architecture.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · Jul 10

‪Guided tour of @fownc1837.bsky.social featuring the language of gravestones and tales of murder, mayhem and mistaken identities. This Sunday at 11am.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/monuments-...

Monuments & Mysteries Tour of West Norwood Cemetery

Guided walk through one of London's Magnificent Seven with a guide from the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery. Suggested donation £10.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · Jul 1

Guided tour of @fownc1837.bsky.social Established in 1837, West Norwood Cemetery was the second of London's Magnificent Seven cemeteries. This Sunday at 2.30pm.
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Walking Tour of West Norwood Cemetery

Guided walk through one of London's Magnificent Seven with a guide from the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery (£10 donation)

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · Jun 25

We are crowdfunding to raise money to restore our Calvary #War #Memorial, originally completed in 1919. The calvary is now structurally unsafe and therefore surrounded by scaffolding to protect it. #milhist #church #london #EarlsCourt www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/restore-ou...

Restore our Calvary War Memorial

To raise funds to restore St Cuthbert's Calvary War Memorial in Philbeach Gardens so that it may once again stand as a beacon of remembrance

www.crowdfunder.co.uk

John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · Jun 20

A walking tour of @fownc1837.bsky.social to delve into aspects of Black British History stretching far beyond the arrival of Empire Windrush. This Sunday at 2pm.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/windrush-d...

Windrush Day: Recovering Black British History at West Norwood Cemetery

A walking tour led by a guide from the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · Jun 4

Similarly there is a digital tour of the catacombs @fownc1837.bsky.social
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West Norwood Cemetery Catacombs - 3D model by artfletch

The catacombs formerly below the Anglican Chapel in West Norwood Cemetery, c1837 by Sir William Tite. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1263192 12262 photos taken in Februar...

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · Jun 4

A digital tour of the restored St Stephen's Chapel @fownc1837.bsky.social is available here
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West Norwood St Stephen's Chapel - 3D model by artfletch

St Stephen’s Chapel in the Greek Section of Norwood Cemetery. The chapel was built in 1872 by Stephen Ralli in memory of his son Augustus and designed in Greek Revival style probably by John Old...

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · May 30

Another chance to join two military themed walks @fownc1837.bsky.social on 7 June. These tours cover some of the Fallen from WW1 (starting at 2pm) and WW2 (starting at 10.30am). Further details & how to book places see www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/friends-of...

Friends of West Norwood Cemetery

West Norwood Cemetery, one of London’s

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · May 29

More celebrations @fownc1837.bsky.social this Saturday. #lambeth #NationalLottery #HeritageFund

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · May 25

A couple of photos of the inside of St Stephen's Chapel this afternoon @fownc1837.bsky.social #lambeth

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · May 25

Authentic coffin tickets are here, along with the original source.
www.birmingham.gov.uk/directory_re...

London Necropolis coffin tickets | Birmingham City Council

Online collections and galleries from the Library of Birmingham's archives

www.birmingham.gov.uk

John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · May 25

Appeared earlier today, although the recording was done a while back. The image used for the coffin ticket is not authentic.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Woking's Brookwood Cemetery and its 'bizarre coffin train'

Brookwood Cemetery was once served by a

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · May 23

Following the official opening of the restored St Stephen's Mortuary Chapel this afternoon, the chapel will be open from 11am to 3pm this weekend @fownc1837.bsky.social #NationalLottery #HeritageFund

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · May 23

South Western Railway’s services will be he first to transfer to public ownership under Labour.
www.gov.uk/government/s...

Transfer of South Western Railway’s services into public ownership

South Western Railway’s services will transfer into public ownership on 25 May 2025.

www.gov.uk

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David Fletcher @artfletch.bsky.social · May 15

You can now explore my new massive #photogrammetry capture of West Norwood Cemetery Catacombs.

With thanks to Kim Hart and Colin Fenn for assistance.
3D: skfb.ly/pwYtS

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · May 1

New light on four wooden staffs and four clay trays found in Tutankhamun's tomb.
archaeologymag.com/2025/03/king...

New study suggests King Tut’s tomb artifacts are linked to mysterious Osiris ritual

A new study suggests that Tutankhamun was the first pharaoh to have taken part in an unusual funeral ritual known as the Awakening of Osiris

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · Apr 23

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Mystery of Welsh medieval cemetery deepens

Skeletons and artefacts unearthed from the site near Cardiff Airport are baffling archaeologists.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · Apr 4

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Reading Cemetery Junction arch shut for safety reasons

Planned conservation work for the Grade II listed structure has been put on hold.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · Mar 26

Remembering Mrs Jeannette Pickersgill who was the first person to be cremated at Woking #OTD in 1885. I attended a special event at Kensal Green on Sunday where the replacement casket for her ashes was on display prior to being placed in the catacombs this week. #cremation #woking

John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · Mar 18

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This exhibition includes reference to Paul Cinquevalli (1859-1918), acrobat and juggler @fownc1837.bsky.social

LambethArchives on Instagram: "Come to Lambeth Archives to see our latest exhibition "RINGSIDE! Lambeth, Astley’s and the birth of British Circus"! Running from 3rd March - 12th April 2025, Ringside!...

37 likes, 0 comments - lambetharchives on March 8, 2025: "Come to Lambeth Archives to see our latest exhibition "RINGSIDE! Lambeth, Astley’s and the birth of British Circus"! Running from 3rd March -...

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