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nice cold day, perfect for poking round a graveyeard. due to time and small child restrictions went to a local one that ive never been to before. called ahead beforehand and got permission to take photos, popped my head into the office and introduced myself to the superintendent and he was able to tell me a bit of history of the cemetery.
the cemetery opened in 1889. before the cemetery opened the land at the main entrance was used as a gallows where all public hanging was done. the pub down the road was built for the use of the spectators of the hangings and the oldest grave is that of the person who built the pub.
the cemetery opened in 1889. before the cemetery opened the land at the main entrance was used as a gallows where all public hanging was done. the pub down the road was built for the use of the spectators of the hangings and the oldest grave is that of the person who built the pub.