In our newsletter at the end of July I mentioned one of our achievements: “Five years ago we were confronting what seemed an incredibly daunting task but, looking back, it is amazing how much a small group of hard-working volunteers has been able to achieve in that time ….. In our 12 acre site whereContinue reading “Visualising Progress”
Category Archives: Buildings and grounds
Then and Now
William Frederick Rock was a British publisher and philanthropist. Having worked with the printer and inventor Thomas de la Rue he started his own printing business with help from his brothers. They specialised in publishing topographical steel-engraved prints, one of which was the 1864 etching (No 5067) of Teignmouth Cemetery. Thanks to local historian VivContinue reading “Then and Now”
The Curious Case of the Shifting Shrub
Something slightly light-hearted for Xmas Eve ….. Tales from the Grave so far have focussed on stories surrounding those who are buried in the Cemetery. But the Cemetery itself has its own tales to tell such as this one from the Western Morning News of Friday 5th March 1880 – a tale of apparent mystery, intrigueContinue reading “The Curious Case of the Shifting Shrub”
Progress Update
Here are a few pictures showing the progress made so far on the main area of graves we have been working on. It has been HARD work, especially trying to eradicate the many years of growth of brambles and ivy, but we’re getting there. The next stage for this area will be to decide howContinue reading “Progress Update”
Our First Survey
Finally we have our public liability insurance and a completed risk assessment. This means that Teignbridge have now been able to give us official permission to be able to work in the cemetery. Last Thursday a group of us visited the Cemetery to survey the first area which we will be clearing. This gave usContinue reading “Our First Survey”
Cemetery Records
Last week I met with Katrine Smith, the Cemetery Officer for Teignbridge District Council. She very kindly, and with great enthusiasm, showed me the records that are held on the Teignmouth Old Cemetery. We looked at the fascinating old map of the burial plots and looked up the records of Leah Laforgue, the first personContinue reading “Cemetery Records”
We are not alone
A few days ago I received an email from Jaki, one of the FOTC Friends: “Was just in London and friend’s flat backs onto Brompton Cemetery. Walked through there. Some areas totally overgrown but they are clearing and working to restore and have an ongoing project.” So WE ARE NOT ALONE! Accompanying the text belowContinue reading “We are not alone”
The Ruin
To the left of the lodge is the remains of a second chapel. Until a couple of weeks ago this was covered with ivy and full of bramble and ivy. The overgrowth has now been cut back but there is still quite a bit of work left to bring the inside down to its originalContinue reading “The Ruin”
Inside The Lodge
Just catching up ….. On 30th January Teignbridge opened up the Lodge buildings for us to have a look inside. There is evidently quite a lot of internal damage although the buildings themselves seemed to be reasonably structurally sound. Click on the following page to see some pictures: Inside The Lodge
Expression of Interest
We have recently submitted to Teignbridge District Council an Expression of Interest for the community use of the Old Cemetery buildings and site. As part of that we were also asked to submit a business plan. Our response to that particular point was: “With only two weeks, and no prior notice, to produce such aContinue reading “Expression of Interest”
Teignmouth Old Cemetery 