About this Event
Join us for a tour of Beverley (St. Martin's) Cemetery.
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: At Queensgate entrance, not Cartwright Lane, HU17 8LZ.
Discover the stories of those that paid the ultimate sacrifice and now rest in our local cemeteries. Learn about the history of the CWGC and those who's memories they help to keep alive. Tales of tragedy and loss in desperate times, families torn apart and lost love.
There are 87 CWGC graves in Beverley, mainly located in three cemeteries. There are 22 casualties buried in Beverley (St Martin's) Cemetery, 21 from WW1 and 1 from WW2. Mostly soldiers, their ages range from 19 to 46 and they died from wounds, sickness or accidents. One soldier died at home from wounds sustained in the Hull Pals attack on the Somme in 1916. Others died in the flu pandemic in 1918. Most are commemorated by CWGC headstones but there are some private memorials.
Parking nearby; no facilities or toilets; uneven ground.
Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear suitable footwear.
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
Beverley (St. Martin's) Cemetery, Queensgate, Beverley, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
