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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The October @fownc1837.bsky.social monthly news bulletin has been circulated to members. Articles on the artist David Roberts (1796-1864), updates on #Lambeth Bereavement Services and the Friends' Gardening Team, and the official opening of the new gates on Hubbard Road and Robson Road.

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Norwood Forum @norwoodforum.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

✂️ Official opening of the new gates at West Norwood Cemetery. 🔗 Find out more on our website including words from Local resident and textile designer Cas Baker and Hubbard Road resident Becky Matthams www.norwoodforum.org/news/22-sep-... Photos by Alison Gibb and Roselea Draper

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A photo from Robert Stephenson's recent night walk @fownc1837.bsky.social forming part of our programme of activities for the Lambeth Heritage Festival. Thanks to Clare Harriott for the image. Please note that Robert's second night walk is now fully booked.

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Norwood Forum @norwoodforum.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? 🔥🎬🏃🎶 From the West Norwood Fire Station Open Day to a Dickens-themed discovery walk in West Norwood, there’s plenty happening across the area this weekend. See the full events listings on our website 🔗 www.norwoodforum.org/events

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Dr Angela Buckley @drangelabuckley.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Florence Bravo died on 17 September 1878 at Southsea, two years after her husband’s murder. Aged just 33, she died from the effects of alcoholism. Find out about her turbulent life and complex relationships : 🔗 www.amazon.co.uk/Mysterious-P... #truecrime #CharlesBravo

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LambethArchives @lambetharchives.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We’re now into the third week of the Lambeth Heritage Festival! There is still some spaces available for 🔎 Lambeth Archives: Behind the Scenes Tour 📅 Saturday 19 September 🕒 3pm 🎟️ Booking required – bit.ly/4eNvJQz 📖 Explore the full LHF2026 programme: www.lambeth.gov.uk/lambeth-heri...

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Behind the scenes at Lambeth Archives

Join us for an exclusive tour behind the scenes of Lambeth Archives’ new building on Brixton Hill.

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Friends of West Norwood Cemetery (FOWNC) @fownc1837.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Dear BlueSky followers, for those of you who also use X , our account there was hacked at the weekend. Unfortunately, we can’t deactivate that account but I have set up a new one with the handle of @thefownc1837. I hope to see some of you there too!

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Friends of West Norwood Cemetery (FOWNC) @fownc1837.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Friends of West Norwood Cemetery upcoming tours, September-October 2026! Please book via eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/friends-of...

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Today’s official opening of the Hubbard and Robson Road gates @fownc1837.bsky.social by Paul Valentine, the Mayor of #Lambeth. The new flower beds at Robson Road, planted by Sue Williams and her Gardening Team was much admired. Thanks to Peter Hodgkinson for this image.

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Dr Angela Buckley @drangelabuckley.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🪦My final video reveals how I discovered the location of Charles Bravo's grave in West Norwood Cemetery – it was quite a challenge! 🔗 www.amazon.co.uk/Mysterious-P... #truecrime #CharlesBravo #crimehistory #detective #investigation

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Arran Greek @arrangreek.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The Hellenic Enclosure, West Norwood Cemetery, London, 2026. #London #Cities #BW #LeicaM11Monochrom #Grain #WestNorwood #Cemetery #Cross #Hellenic #MementoMori #Stone #Summicron35mm

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Arran Greek @arrangreek.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

The Hellenic Enclosure, West Norwood Cemetery, London, 2026. #London #Cities #BW #LeicaM11Monochrom #Grain #WestNorwood #Cemetery #Mausoleum #graves #Hellenic #MementoMori #Summicron35mm #Classical

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Friends of West Norwood Cemetery (FOWNC) @fownc1837.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Friends of West Norwood Cemetery upcoming tours, September-October 2026! Please book via eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/friends-of...

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Jane Jordan and Peter Hodgkinson with the @fownc1837.bsky.social stand at today's Lambeth History Fair, Tate Library Brixton with Paul Valentine, the Mayor of #Lambeth.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The September @fownc1837.bsky.social monthly news bulletin has been circulated to members. It covers #Doulton ceramic sculptor George Tinworth (1843-1913), details of guided walks & talks, #Lambeth Bereavement Services retaining its #ICCM gold standard award & an update from our Gardening Team.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Forthcoming walking tour of @fownc1837.bsky.social on Sunday 6 September from 2.30pm. You can book your place via Eventbrite. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to...

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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. Ticket by donation (£10).

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Steve Hutchings (CdL Creative) @stevehutch.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

West Norwood cemetery Kodak XX developed in 510 pyro #believeinfilm See the original here: flic.kr/p/2swR7PG #photography

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

The September @fownc1837.bsky.social newsletter has been distributed to members. Contents: tributes to Bob Flanagan, articles on Caroline Bettany (1856-1895), the Clapham Park vitriol-throwing case (1908), and "The British Cemetery 1700-2020", also details of recent news and forthcoming events.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

It's opposite the crematorium and is one of 16 monuments restored under the NLHF award. It's illustrated on the full list of these here www.fownc.org/monuments/nl...

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NLHF Restorations - Friends Of West Norwood Cemetery

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Another donated Memorial Card which we hope to display in the Visitor Centre @fownc1837.bsky.social in due course.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Forthcoming walking tour of @fownc1837.bsky.social on Saturday 15 August from 11am. You can book your place via Eventbrite. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to...

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Walking Tour of West Norwood Cemetery

Discover this stunning Victorian cemetery established in 1837

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Delighted to support Peter Hodgkinson conducting his Great War walk earlier today @fownc1837.bsky.social. This was a special tour arranged with the London branch of the Western Front Association. #FWW #WW1 #milhist

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Dr Angela Buckley @drangelabuckley.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Last week I went to West Norwood Cemetery in London where I managed to locate Charles Bravo's grave. Visiting his final resting place was quite a moving experience! You can find out more about his mysterious death in my new book: www.amazon.co.uk/Mysterious-P...

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Friends of West Norwood Cemetery (FOWNC) @fownc1837.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Sir Henry Bessemer’s grave at West Norwood Cemetery. Photo thanks to Peter Hodgkinson via the Friends of West Norwood Facebook page.

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Steve Hutchings (CdL Creative) @stevehutch.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

West Norwood cemetery Olympus E-P1 full spectrum conversion with 760nm filter. Red and blue channels swapped. See the original here: flic.kr/p/2stFDNc #photography

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Steve Hutchings (CdL Creative) @stevehutch.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

West Norwood cemetery Olympus E-P1 full spectrum conversion with 760nm filter. Red and blue channels swapped. #infrared See the original here: flic.kr/p/2su1ZFb #photography

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Friends of West Norwood Cemetery (FOWNC) @fownc1837.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Sir Henry Bessemer’s grave at West Norwood Cemetery. Photo thanks to Peter Hodgkinson via the Friends of West Norwood Facebook page.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

The August issue of @fownc1837.bsky.social monthly news bulletin has been circulated to members. It covers the 175th Anniversary of the #royalmarsden & the life of Dr William Marsden (1796-1867) who is buried at Norwood. Also details of guided walks & talks, & an update from our Gardening Team.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The programme for the Lambeth Heritage Festival has just been released. You can find it at www.lambethlocalhistoryforum.org.uk The programme includes a number of guided walks around @fownc1837.bsky.social including two Night Walks.

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Lambeth Local History Forum

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Friends of West Norwood Cemetery (FOWNC) @fownc1837.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Free event, 3 September “The history of one of the Victorian “Magnificent Seven” cemeteries - West Norwood Cemetery”, a talk by John Clarke

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Yesterday the @fownc1837.bsky.social gardening team planted the new beds next to the Robson Road gate. Designed by the astonishing Sue Williams who also bought & transported the plants to the cemetery. We are indebted to all the volunteers in the FOWNC Gardening Group for completing this project.

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Lev Parikian @levparikian.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Daily pic no. 190

The newly opened gate to West Norwood cemetery, on Robson Road. The gate itself is brown metal and the gate frame is white stone, set in a brick wall.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Open at last! The Robson Road gate @fownc1837.bsky.social in its final form. Painted in a spice colour to match the (Listed) railings at the main entrance to the cemetery. The official opening takes place on 12 September at 2pm. Thanks to Peter Hodgkinson for this image.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The July issue of @fownc1837.bsky.social monthly news bulletin has been circulated to members. Including notes on the 110th Anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, details of guided walks, news from our Gardening Team, and the 40th AGM of the National Federation of Cemetery Friends held at Norwood.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Further progress with the Robson Road gate @fownc1837.bsky.social showing all the stonework in place and the gate being fixed in position. Thanks again to Clare Harriott for this latest photo.

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Wil Eelsing @wileelsing.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

London, West Norwood Cemetery

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Friends of Lister Lane Cemetery (KAVS) @listerlanecem.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Beautiful horse drawn hearse seen at West Norwood Cemetery, London on Saturday. Courtesy of T. Cribbs & Sons Funeral Directors.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Yesterday @fownc1837.bsky.social hosted the National Federation of Cemetery Friends AGM with delegates from Cemetery Friends' groups across the country. The horse-drawn hearse was supplied by Cribbs. As it was the 40th AGM of the Federation, a special celebratory cake helped mark this milestone.

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Friends of West Norwood Cemetery (FOWNC) @fownc1837.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

West Norwood Cemetery Open Day Sunday June 14, 10am-1pm Be inspired by our very special cemetery!

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

A reproduction of this painting is one of the first images you see entering the Visitor Centre @fownc1837.bsky.social

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Another update on the Robson Road gate @fownc1837.bsky.social Thanks again to fellow Trustee Clare Harriott for this photo taken from Robson Road showing (a) the road sign still in place and (b) two noticeboards awaiting content attached to the boundary wall.

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Friends of West Norwood Cemetery (FOWNC) @fownc1837.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

West Norwood Cemetery is pictured in the distance. From the time it opened in 1837 it was known as the South Metropolitan Cemetery but the name changed when Lambeth Council took over management of the site in the 1960s.

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Séamas Aloysius @seamusaloysius.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Camille Pissarro "Near Sydenham Hill" (1871) Oil on canvas | 43.5 x 53.5 cm (17.1 x 21 in). Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth, Texas, US #ArtSky #Pissarro

Camille Pissarro was one of the leading figures of the French Impressionist movement. He took part in the first Impressionist show in 1874 and was the only member to show his work in all eight exhibitions organized by the group. Pissarro was a modest and generous man who exerted a strong influence on the next generation of painters. He was, in Cézanne’s words, “a man to consult, and something like the good Lord.”

This crisply observed landscape, with a commuter train puffing along in the middle distance, depicts the suburban neighborhood near Lower Norwood (West Dulwich), south of London, where the forty-year-old Pissarro, his companion Julie Vellay, and their two children came to live in December 1870. The vantage point is just north of Sydenham Hill Station, looking toward West Norwood Cemetery. Pissarro’s decision to relocate from France was made in concert with his mother and his brother, all realizing the need to escape the chaos resulting from the Prussian army’s ongoing siege of Paris. Their friends the Monets had been in London since early October, part of a colony of French exiles. In London, Pissarro and Monet went to the museums and studied works by Constable and Turner, whose pioneering, freshly observed landscape paintings had paved the way for French Impressionism.
Judging from the absence of green foliage, the Kimbell painting was executed in early spring. An inscription on the stretcher reads: “to my wife . . . C. Pissarro,” suggesting that it was a wedding gift. Pissarro and Julie Vellay married on 14 June 1871, just before returning to France.

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Adrian Gibson @adrianpgibson.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Further details and tickets on the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery website 🚂 #railways #railwayconnections #friendsofwestnorwoodcemetery #lambethtourguides #westnorwood

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Adrian Gibson @adrianpgibson.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Was lucky enough to attend my amazing friend and colleague Em’s practice walk this walk around West Norwood Cemetery all about Railway connections in the cemetery. A fascinating snap shot of this new technology’s arrival in the 19th century. Thoroughly recommend. 1/2

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The Visitor Centre @fownc1837.bsky.social now includes Jane Jordan's display on Henry Doulton's 'Lady' artists. Jane will be curating an exhibition devoted to these artists and their work at the Lambeth Archives in September 2027.

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