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

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.

Forthcoming walking tour of @fownc1837.bsky.social on Sunday 9 August from 2pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-war-...

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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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.

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

Forthcoming walking tour of @fownc1837.bsky.social on Sunday 2 August from 2.30pm. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-victor...

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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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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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Professor Robert Flanagan (1948-2026) It is with great sadness that we share news of the recent and unexpected death of Bob Flanagan. In 1990, Bob led a dedicated group of community members, historians and conservationists, to establish the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery.

Professor Robert Flanagan (1948-2026) It is with great sadness that we share news of the recent and unexpected death of Bob Flanagan. In 1990, Bob led a dedicated group of community members, historians and conservationists, to establish the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery.

West Norwood Cemetery Visitor Centre is fully open over the first three days of June 🌿 Visit Mon 1–Wed 3 June, 12noon–3pm to explore a brand new exhibition, watch a short film, and pick up the latest leaflet. Volunteers will be on hand throughout. www.norwoodforum.org/events/west-...

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