Stromness crew of the “Rachel” remembered

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Memorial plaque to the crew of the Rachel 1786

Orkney Islands Council Convener Stephen Hagan travelled to the Faroe Islands to unveil a memorial plaque to twenty sailors from Stromness lost in a … [Read more...]

Cyril remembered in Ravenglass, south Cumbria

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A long wooden seat with a stone curved back to remember 'Cyril'

A very simple raised flower bed is the focal point for this memorial garden in Ravenglass, south west Cumbria. Positioned near to the main car … [Read more...]



Bench: In memory of Rodney Grindley

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Looking out across a tree lined vista in Carlisle

Positioned to provide a view of a tree lined vista is this wooden bench in Carlisle. A simple carved message, across the rear rail reads: In … [Read more...]

Findmypast.ie – the place to search for your Irish Ancestry

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Research your family history online with Findmypast.ie

Findmypast Ireland is a new website set up by two experts in the field of family history: Eneclann, an award-winning research and publishing house … [Read more...]



Gloucestershire man leaves signpost legacy

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Mr Bradbury died in 1959 leaving £1,500 on trust for erecting and maintaining signposts

The public paths around Cheltenham in Gloucestershire continue to be well marked, thanks to the farsightedness of Cheltenham benefactor Herbert Lucas … [Read more...]

Robert Anderson – The Cumberland Bard

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The Cumberland Bard is remembered in the grounds of Carlisle Cathedral

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...]

Solway Smugglers’ Grave

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Thomas Stowell gravestone

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...]



Richard S. Ferguson Chancellor of Carlisle

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Richard S Ferguson tombstone

Situated to the right of the church entrance door to St Michael's Church, Stanwix, is a much different type of tombstone, dedicated to Richard Saul. … [Read more...]

The Animals of Dalemain

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The Stallion, Dalemain Nettle on the right, running out with mares and foals

Nestling in a tranquil corner of the Low Gardens of Dalemain historic house in Penrith, Cumbria, is a delightful, small and understated resting place … [Read more...]

Gravestone Photographic Resource Project

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Gravestone research project

The Gravestone Photographic Research Project is a free genealogy resource that contains an index of the names and relationships that appear on grave … [Read more...]