Alf Unwin was born in 1901 in Kilburn, London, the son of Alfred James Unwin, publican of The George in Glyn Road, Hackney, and barmaid Florence Mary Ann Spooner. He…
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Charlotte Harris
Charlotte Harris (nee Newman) Charlotte was born and married Luke Harris in East Chinnock, Somerset. In the 1841 census they are listed as living there with Luke’s parents, Luke and…
‘My Renegade Brother’
The bizarre story of the Bezar plot. ‘I shall be pleased to have your explanation as to why your Council permitted an unauthorised person – my renegade brother – to…
Memorial Benches
By Julia Kennedy Two marble seats add to the symmetrical layout of the original part of the Soldiers Cemetery. They were presented by the Women’s National Reserve (W.N.R) in 1920….
Memorial Kauri
On the right hand side of the original Soliders’ area is a magnificent Kauri with a bronze plaque underneath which reads: “Memorial Kauri Planted By Sir James Allen G.C.M.G, Armistice…
Mathew & Elsie Holmes
By Julia Kennedy A sundial is placed on the upper slope of the right-hand side of the original Soldiers’ section. It was a gift of Mrs Holmes (Elsie), in memory…
Claude Woodford
Claude Albert Curtis Woodford – served in WWI twice Claude was 8 years old when his father died in 1895 (see previous story). He went to Sydney Street school and…
Fearn & Quick
Fearn & Quick – architects of the William Booth Memorial Training College, Aro Street. Stanley Fearn was born in Mile End, London, in 1887 to Walter who was a pawnbroker…
Thomas William Rose Porter
Thomas William Rose Porter (1843 – 1920) and Major, the War Horse. We were lucky to meet a family member of Thomas William Rose Porter who told us some stories…
James Boucher Winton
James Boucher Winton – erected by his friends and comrades James was born in 1864 in Greenock, Renfrew, Scotland. He was the youngest child of John Winton and his wife…