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Friends of West Norwood Cemetery (FOWNC)

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Increasing knowledge of WNC - resting place of Sir Henry Doulton, Paul Julius Reuter, Sir Henry Tate, Sir Henry Bessemer, Charles Spurgeon, Mrs Beeton, Dr Marsden, Paul Cinquevalli, Thomas Cubitt, Gideon Mantell, Charles W Alcock, Sir Hiram Maxim

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Ranaroth @ranaroth.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
West Norwood, London. Drinking fountain. 1896 in memory of Mrs. Woodford Fawcett of Tulse Hill. Photo: 16.05.2026. #London #WoodfordFawcett
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Blurred_Lens @lensblurred.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
#31DaysOfGraves Day 8: Animal Release the Doves* West Norwood Cemetery *Pigeons
B & W. Two pigeons take flight from one of the two large tombs, silhouetted against a bright grey sky. In the foreground a cross marking a grave has a carved stone bird (I think a crow) leaning down holding a branch with leaves in its beak next to the words "Peace. Perfect Peace".
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Dulwich Local History @history.dulwichsociety.com · 06/10/2026
Our next online #Dulwich #LocalHistory talk is about Lordship Lane. Tuesday 3 November, 8pm. Tickets £5, proceeds to St Christopher's Hospice. www.tickettailor.com/events/bellh...
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Buy tickets – Dulwich Society Online Talk: Lordship Lane: A Road Through Time – Zoom
Dulwich Society Online Talk: Lordship Lane: A Road Through Time – Zoom, Tue 3 Nov 2026 - Shown on Roque's 1741 map of London, Lordship Lane runs from Goose Green to Dulwich Common on the boundary line...
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LambethArchives @lambetharchives.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Come and see our new exhibition of Charles Gimpel’s recently discovered photographs from 1960s Brixton. Newly donated to Lambeth Archives, these remarkable images offer a glimpse into everyday life in Brixton. Part of our Black History Month programme: www.lambeth.gov.uk/black-histor...
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Blurred_Lens @lensblurred.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
#31DaysOfGraves Day 4: Entrance An entrance is also an exit
B & W. A stone Victorian tomb, on a bed of fallen leaves and below the branches of a tree. The arched entrance/exit has been bricked up with fairly modern looking bricks. Ivy climbs.
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Blurred_Lens @lensblurred.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
#31DaysOfGraves Day 5: Vehicle The grave of Mr John Wimble & his wife, with the depiction of two ships. Again, at West Norwood Cemetery, London.
B & W. Rectangular stone monument with two pillars on each corner. We can see two faces, the shorter side contains the record of dates and people, the larger has the carving of a ship with sails. Mounted on the top of this 'plinth' is another ship.
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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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Friends of West Norwood Cemetery (FOWNC) @fownc1837.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Congratulations on finding the grave !
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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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Kodak XX developed in 510 pyro

#believeinfilm
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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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Olympus E-P1 full spectrum conversion with 760nm filter. Red and blue channels swapped.
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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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Olympus E-P1 full spectrum conversion with 760nm filter.
Red and blue channels swapped.
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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 · 30/07/2026
Forthcoming walking tour of @fownc1837.bsky.social on Sunday 9 August from 2pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-war-...
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World War I at West Norwood Cemetery
Guided walk through one of London's Magnificent Seven with guides from the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery (£10 donation)
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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 · 22/07/2026
Forthcoming walking tour of @fownc1837.bsky.social on Sunday 2 August from 2.30pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-victor...
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The Victorians and Death: 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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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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Friends of West Norwood Cemetery (FOWNC) @fownc1837.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
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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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Friends of West Norwood Cemetery (FOWNC) @fownc1837.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Thanks
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Friends of West Norwood Cemetery (FOWNC) @fownc1837.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Hi John, is there an update on when the Robson Road entrance will be open ?
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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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