About this Event
Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Buckingham Cemetery, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.
Our tours are free to the public, but if you would like to support us then please consider donating to our charity The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF).
https://foundation.cwgc.org/donate/
MEETING POINT is just inside the gates.
During this tour we will talk about the CWGC and look at the stories of the ten service personnel from the First and Second World War buried in the cemetery. One of these is 2nd Lieutenant Frank Luker who saw service in the Gloucester Regiment in France and then the Mediterranean. He was then commissioned, joining the newly formed Royal Air Force in 1918. Sadly, he died aged just 26 while on leave staying with family in Buckingham in November that year. The casualties from the Second World War include Gunner George Jones who was serving with a Royal Artillery unit involved with the air defence of London. The son of Jack and Annie Jones of Buckingham, he was aged 31 when he died in March 1943.
The tour lasts approx.60 mins and covers about 400 metres on paths and grass with uneven ground.
Off site parking is available on Brackley Road close to the cemetery entrance. There are no on-site facilities or toilets. Please bring water if required.
Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear.
Only assistance dogs are allowed in the cemetery.
Please note there can be last minute cancellations. This can be due to various reasons including illness, site issues and weather. We will email you as soon as we can, but this could include the morning of the tour, so please check your emails prior to leaving for the tour.
The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) aims to actively engage all communities with the work of the CWGC by telling the inspiring stories through education and outreach projects.
The CWGF is an independent charity registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales (1171947) and Scotland (SC051982).
Event venue & nearby stays
Brackley Road Cemetery, Brackley Road, Buckingham, United Kingdom
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