CORPORAL JAMES OATES 1917

Cpl James Oates 2nd/5th Lancashire Fusiliers. Killed in action June 7, 1917 aged 25 – Bury Cemetery [He was interred at Vlamertighe Cemetery, Belgium]. A verse at the base of the memorial reads:

“He did his best, like all the rest

As did his comrades, too;

He answered the call at his country’s request

And died like a soldier true.”

Killed at Sea

George Lindley was lost at sea from the Full Rigger, Royal Albert which sank off Trevose Head, Cornwall on January 16, 1866. It was carrying tea, cloth, castor oil, shellac, rubber and firearms. Bound for Liverpool from Calcutta, her loss was one of several from overloading that led to the introduction of the ‘Plimsoll Line’. All 34 crew were lost. [Wakefield Cemetery, West Yorkshire]

Killed By His Horse

Killed by own horse Owen Davies died October 22, 1902 and was buried October 25 at St David, Haigh & Aspull, Lancashire:

Mother died and then her triplets

Jennett Alston gave birth to 3 boys April 3, 1861. She later took poorly & died April 4. A newspaper report [April 6] said they had been baptised Thomas, Robert & Edward and were healthy & progressing favourably. Thomas died the same day, Robert 8th & Edward 9th. Preston Cemetery

Pair of Pigeons?

Am I right in thinking these are Pigeons? They seem very stocky! Anne Marginson departed this life January 23, 1863 aged 74 years. She is buried in Preston Cemetery:

What's in a Name?

Thomas Hill Joseph Napoleon Horatio Bonaparte Swindlehurst Nelson is said to have the longest name to be found in Preston Cemetery. So long, they had to use his initials to fit him on the base of the gravestone!

GREEN MAN GRAVE ART

One of last shots yesterday and I walked right past it as I was busy photographing large versions of memorial flower vases. Glanced back and saw this Green Man. The tendrils from his mouth have formed themselves into a large wreath with large petals inset. Such a great find! Chorley Cemetery, Lancashire: © Laurence Manton 2018