About this Event
Join us for a tour of Northampton (Kingsthorpe) 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 Cross of Sacrifice just inside the entrance to the cemetery.
This cemetery contains 41 scattered burials of the First World War and 72 from the 1939-45 war, most of which are contained in a war graves plot in the eastern part. The cemetery also contains the graves of three Czech servicemen.
We will look at the stories of some of the 116 casualties, including a murderer.
Limited parking on-site; no facilities; uneven ground; hilly or steep slopes; wheelchair access.
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
Northampton (Kingsthorpe) Cemetery, Harborough Road North, Northampton, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
