About this Event
Join us for a tour of Bletchley (Manor Road) 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 the main cemetery entrance off Manor Road.
The cemetery is the final resting place of 22 casualties from both world wars, many of whom were from the Bletchley and Fenny Stratford area. Amongst those casualties are Gunner William Munday, Royal Field Artillery, who was awarded the Military Medal in 1918 and Flying Officer Leslie Smith, 218 Squadron, RAF who received the Distinguished Flying Cross in the second world war. This year we have the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing and in this cemetery we also have the grave of Marine Frederick Southwell who died while serving at HMS Robertson, a holding base for landing craft personnel. Frederick was just 18.
Please note there is limited parking available at the cemetery but ample parking within walking distance. There are no facilities or toilets. Wheelchair users and attendees with pushchairs are welcome but will need to stay on the main paths.
Please dress 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
Bletchley (Manor Road) Cemetery, Manor Road, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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