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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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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

BBc World Service CrowdScience investigates how many email addresses belong to people who have died? What happens to websites and blogs to email accounts, social media profiles, gaming avatars and our conversations with AI when we die? www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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CrowdScience - How many dead people are on the internet? - BBC Sounds

How much of the internet belongs to people who are no longer with us?

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A large memorial has appeared in #Sheffield next to Britain's biggest grave. (From the Metro).

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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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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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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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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 · 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 · 23/08/2026

Brompton Cemetery's Open Day is on Sunday 6 September. #brompton #bromptoncemetery #openday

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

BBC report on Horton Cemetery, near Epsom, apparently one of the largest abandoned hospital cemeteries in Europe. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Historical Horton Cemetery shortlisted for national recognition

Horton Cemetery is believed to be one of the largest abandoned hospital cemeteries in Europe.

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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 · 12/08/2026

An update on the HS2 tunnel to Euston with the unveiling of a blue plaque in the tunnel, courtesy of yesterday's i-newspaper. #Euston #KensalGreen #Brunel #HS2

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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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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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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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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 · 02/07/2026

Spotted outside Lambert Funeral Directors on Berrylands Road KT5 earlier today.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

A half-timbered hearse available for hire. Another worthy addition to the wide range of classic hearses available.

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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

More photos from @fownc1837.bsky.social recent hosting of the National Federation AGM. The photos show Colin Fenn's tours of the catacombs and the Greek Enclosure, along with the cutting of the cake by NFCF Chair (& FOWNC Trustee) Robert Stephenson. Thanks to our Chair, Jane Jordan, for sharing.

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

Due to the weather I didn't get a photo of the Robson Road gate @fownc1837.bsky.social this week. But here are details of some forthcoming events.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The Visitor Centre @fownc1837.bsky.social should be open Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Noon to 3pm, from 1 June.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

This week sees the new gate in place @fownc1837.bsky.social but not fully fitted. We understand it will be painted black. I assume the road sign has been relocated since it no longer blocks this entrance.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

This week's photos showing further progress on the Robson Road entrance @fownc1837.bsky.social. We understand the entrance should be completed and accessible from the week commencing 8 June.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

It's Tuesday, so another update on Robson Road following my stint in the Visitor Centre @fownc1837.bsky.social

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

Thanks to Clare Harriott for these latest photos of the Robson Road entrance @fownc1837.bsky.social taken earlier today. One shows the full size opening for the new gate, along with a couple showing the approach paths.

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

Visitor Centre opening hours for May @fownc1837.bsky.social along with a forthcoming bat walk and wellbeing walks.

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

Further progress on the Robson Road entrance @fownc1837.bsky.social with a larger hole in the boundary wall and the new path has been fully tarmacked.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

This week at Robson Road @fownc1837.bsky.social shows more gaps in the boundary wall and the layout of the new path leading from the gate into the cemetery.

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John Clarke @jmclarke1854.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Further progress on the Robson Road entrance @fownc1837.bsky.social noting the perimeter wall has been pierced. Another photo shows the relocated and rebuilt housing for services which had to be relocated. The entrance is due to be completed by the end of May.

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