A large memorial marks the grave of William Armstrong of Sorbitrees in the ancient border cemetery of Ettleton, Castleton. Market day In April … [Read more...]
Memorial to code breakers of Bletchley
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April 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A memorial to commemorate the vital work of the code breakers of WWII is to be sited at Bletchley Park, the wartime home of the Government Code and … [Read more...]
Fair Helen of Kirkconnel
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April 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In the ancient churchyard of Kirkconnel is the grave of fair Helen Irving and her lover Adam Flemming; The Border Reiver's own Romeo and Juliet. Tom … [Read more...]
Gloucestershire man leaves signpost legacy
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March 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The public paths around Cheltenham in Gloucestershire continue to be well marked, thanks to the farsightedness of Cheltenham benefactor Herbert Lucas … [Read more...]
Wetheral Lych Gate memorial
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November 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Dedicated in 1921, a simple wooden building at the entrance to a church in North Cumbria, is a focal point for a community. Witness to many … [Read more...]
16th Earl of Perth
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October 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sweetheart Abbey on the outskirts of Dumfries is the burial place of James Eric Drummond, 16th Earl of Perth. Situated behind the right hand … [Read more...]
William Paterson – Sweetheart Abbey
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September 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sir William Paterson is buried in an unmarked grave at Sweetheart Abbey, near to Dumfries in Scotland. As the founder of the Bank of England, … [Read more...]
Solway Smugglers’ Grave
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September 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A young 18th century Manx smuggler, Thomas Stowell, is buried at Bowness on Solway church. Smuggling along the Solway coast was rife during the … [Read more...]
MacTaggart Stewarts of Ardwell
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August 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Erected on the site of the older Kirkmadrine Church, is a mortuary chapel in memory of the MacTaggart Stewarts of Ardwell. A 19th Century, … [Read more...]
Robert Anderson – The Cumberland Bard
In a corner of the grounds of Carlisle Cathedral is a simple memorial to Robert Anderson, the Cumberland Bard. The inscription on the front of … [Read more...]