West Norwood, London. Drinking fountain. 1896 in memory of Mrs. Woodford Fawcett of Tulse Hill. Photo: 16.05.2026. #London #WoodfordFawcett
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Friends of West Norwood Cemetery (FOWNC)
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Increasing knowledge of WNC - resting place of Sir Henry Doulton, Paul Julius Reuter, Sir Henry Tate, Sir Henry Bessemer, Charles Spurgeon, Mrs Beeton, Dr Marsden, Paul Cinquevalli, Thomas Cubitt, Gideon Mantell, Charles W Alcock, Sir Hiram Maxim
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@history.dulwichsociety.comReposted by @fownc1837.bsky.socialOur next online #Dulwich #LocalHistory talk is about Lordship Lane. Tuesday 3 November, 8pm. Tickets £5, proceeds to St Christopher's Hospice.
www.tickettailor.com/events/bellh...
@lambetharchives.bsky.socialReposted by @fownc1837.bsky.socialCome and see our new exhibition of Charles Gimpel’s recently discovered photographs from 1960s Brixton. Newly donated to Lambeth Archives, these remarkable images offer a glimpse into everyday life in Brixton. Part of our Black History Month programme: www.lambeth.gov.uk/black-histor...
@lensblurred.bsky.socialReposted by @fownc1837.bsky.social#31DaysOfGraves Day 4: Entrance
An entrance is also an exit
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The grave of Mr John Wimble & his wife, with the depiction of two ships. Again, at West Norwood Cemetery, London.
@jmclarke1854.bsky.socialReposted by @fownc1837.bsky.socialThe October @fownc1837.bsky.social monthly news bulletin has been circulated to members. Articles on the artist David Roberts (1796-1864), updates on #Lambeth Bereavement Services and the Friends' Gardening Team, and the official opening of the new gates on Hubbard Road and Robson Road.
@norwoodforum.bsky.socialReposted by @fownc1837.bsky.social✂️ Official opening of the new gates at West Norwood Cemetery.
🔗 Find out more on our website including words from Local resident and textile designer Cas Baker and Hubbard Road resident Becky Matthams www.norwoodforum.org/news/22-sep-...
Photos by Alison Gibb and Roselea Draper
@jmclarke1854.bsky.socialReposted by @fownc1837.bsky.socialA photo from Robert Stephenson's recent night walk @fownc1837.bsky.social forming part of our programme of activities for the Lambeth Heritage Festival. Thanks to Clare Harriott for the image. Please note that Robert's second night walk is now fully booked.
@norwoodforum.bsky.socialReposted by @fownc1837.bsky.socialLooking for something to do this weekend? 🔥🎬🏃🎶
From the West Norwood Fire Station Open Day to a Dickens-themed discovery walk in West Norwood, there’s plenty happening across the area this weekend.
See the full events listings on our website 🔗 www.norwoodforum.org/events
@drangelabuckley.bsky.socialReposted by @fownc1837.bsky.socialFlorence Bravo died on 17 September 1878 at Southsea, two years after her husband’s murder. Aged just 33, she died from the effects of alcoholism.
Find out about her turbulent life and complex relationships :
🔗 www.amazon.co.uk/Mysterious-P... #truecrime #CharlesBravo
@lambetharchives.bsky.socialReposted by @fownc1837.bsky.socialWe’re now into the third week of the Lambeth Heritage Festival!
There is still some spaces available for
🔎 Lambeth Archives: Behind the Scenes Tour
📅 Saturday 19 September
🕒 3pm
🎟️ Booking required – bit.ly/4eNvJQz
📖 Explore the full LHF2026 programme:
www.lambeth.gov.uk/lambeth-heri...
@fownc1837.bsky.socialDear BlueSky followers, for those of you who also use X , our account there was hacked at the weekend. Unfortunately, we can’t deactivate that account but I have set up a new one with the handle of @thefownc1837. I hope to see some of you there too!
@fownc1837.bsky.socialReposted by @fownc1837.bsky.socialFriends of West Norwood Cemetery upcoming tours, September-October 2026! Please book via eventbrite:
@jmclarke1854.bsky.socialReposted by @fownc1837.bsky.socialToday’s official opening of the Hubbard and Robson Road gates @fownc1837.bsky.social by Paul Valentine, the Mayor of #Lambeth. The new flower beds at Robson Road, planted by Sue Williams and her Gardening Team was much admired. Thanks to Peter Hodgkinson for this image.
@fownc1837.bsky.socialCongratulations on finding the grave !
@drangelabuckley.bsky.socialReposted by @fownc1837.bsky.social🪦My final video reveals how I discovered the location of Charles Bravo's grave in West Norwood Cemetery – it was quite a challenge!
🔗 www.amazon.co.uk/Mysterious-P...
#truecrime #CharlesBravo #crimehistory #detective #investigation
@arrangreek.bsky.socialReposted by @fownc1837.bsky.socialThe Hellenic Enclosure, West Norwood Cemetery, London, 2026.
#London #Cities #BW #LeicaM11Monochrom #Grain #WestNorwood #Cemetery #Mausoleum #graves #Hellenic #MementoMori #Summicron35mm #Classical
@fownc1837.bsky.socialFriends of West Norwood Cemetery upcoming tours, September-October 2026! Please book via eventbrite:
@jmclarke1854.bsky.socialReposted by @fownc1837.bsky.socialJane Jordan and Peter Hodgkinson with the @fownc1837.bsky.social stand at today's Lambeth History Fair, Tate Library Brixton with Paul Valentine, the Mayor of #Lambeth.