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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 10h

A lovely gathering for Remembrance Sunday today at the Cross of Sacrifice. Our chair gave a few words of intro, a poem was read & wreathes were then laid at the Cross followed by the two minute silence.
There was a short tour of the War Graves after.

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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 8d

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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you @yorkshiretea.bsky.social for your warning on Facebook! I'm totally on board and would never use a microwave to make a delicious cup of Decaff Yorkshire Tea as don't wish to encourage intergalactic visitors to Sussex! 😁

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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 14d

The Chater plot was last cleared in April 2024 but had another tidy on Friday. In the plots where cotoneaster, for example, has established itself we regularly keep an eye on them & cut the growth right back. Sadly the roots have damaged some graves over the years.

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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 15d

Two or could be three furry ornaments moved into the cemetery lodge this year & they charm everyone they encounter on their walks! 😺

Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 15d

These photos at the cemetery today sum up the old Sussex saying 'It's dark over Will's mother's'!
The darkest clouds were over the South Downs.

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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 15d

All 18 UK species of bat hibernate during the colder months, starting in around October - November. To help them out, you can leave dead wood and thick vegetation, such as Ivy, in your garden to provide vital hidey-holes. 🦇😴

📸Brown Long-eared Bat © Hugh Clark FRPS

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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 16d

This particular fallen (may have been laid down) buried headstone took several visits to uncover due to the mass of tree roots that had to be removed before reaching the stone itself, which was approximately 5-6 inches under the surface.

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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 18d

Surely there is something that can be done to stop him?
When will someone step in if he starts demolishing more of the White House! 😐

Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 19d

More photos from last Friday's work party. Two plots cleared - one hidden stone uncovered and one still to be found!
🙂

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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 19d

As mentioned y'day Kevin, our Chair, is writing a booklet about Notable Graves in the cemetery.
He has published a booklet on our Commonwealth War Graves of which there are 178.
@cwgc.bsky.social
@sommecourt.bsky.social
"War Graves — Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery" www.fooc.org.uk/war-graves

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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 20d

Our Chair & local historian, Kevin, is currently writing a booklet that follows his guided walk at the cemetery of the Notable Graves listed on our website.
It will also include info on another 14 that are off the paths but with care can be visited by visitors.
www.fooc.org.uk/notable-graves

Notable Graves — Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery

www.fooc.org.uk

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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 21d

Notable Grave Sunday - Henry Mitchell Jones
As we reach the end of our week of notable graves at the cemetery we finish with a Victoria Cross hero.
@thehistoryguy.bsky.social #CrimeanWar
"Notable Graves — Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery" www.fooc.org.uk/notable-grav...

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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 22d

Notable Grave Saturday - Eugenio Possolo
(Brazilian Pilot)
#Brazil @bafnews.bsky.social #RAF
www.fooc.org.uk/notable-grav...

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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 23d

Notable Grave Friday-
Lancelot Keay, Architect.
@architecture.bsky.social @liverpoolecho.co.uk @beatlesbible.com @nationaltrust.org.uk #PaulMcCartney #Liverpool
"Notable Graves — Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery" www.fooc.org.uk/notable-grav...

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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 23d

In my head...'Don't worry it was the cat!' 🙄

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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 24d

Notable Grave Thursday -
Sarah Wentworth
(Wife of Australian Politician)
@australia.theguardian.com @socaustgen.bsky.social @auswhn.bsky.social
"Notable Graves — Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery" www.fooc.org.uk/notable-grav...

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Friends of West Norwood Cemetery (FOWNC) @fownc1837.bsky.social · 25d

Saturday 18th October at 11:00, West Norwood Cemetery: Momento Mori, the Victorian Way of Death

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/memento-mo...

Memento Mori, the Victorian Way of Death

Learn more about how the Victorians marked death through elaborate rituals, some of which we continue to practice today.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 25d

Notable Grave Wednesday -
Oswald Fitzgerald.
@jutlandremembered.bsky.social #WW1
"Notable Graves — Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery" www.fooc.org.uk/notable-grav...

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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 25d

Instantly thought of the headless horseman of Sleepy Hollow upon seeing that photo!

Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 26d

We all got upset about some spray paint on our litter bins but the type of vandalism you have had puts ours into perspective. We hope at some point in the future that the catacombs can be restored. 🙂

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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 26d

Are there any plans to fundraise and restore? Would you be eligible for a Heritage Lottery grant if it could then be opened to the public for tours or is it too far gone. Such a shame that it had to be closed off. Highlight of visiting cemeteries had been the catacombs at Highgate so far!

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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 26d

Notable Grave Tuesday - Sarah MacDonald, First Lady of Canada.
@canadashistory.bsky.social
"Notable Graves — Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery" www.fooc.org.uk/notable-grav...

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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 27d

Notable Grave Monday - John Tosswill, Professional Footballer.
@liverpoolecho.co.uk @kentonline.co.uk
#QPR #Coventry #Southend #Football
www.fooc.org.uk/notable-grav...

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Friends of Ocklynge Cemetery @ofocklynge.bsky.social · 28d

Great work! 👏

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