Commonwealth and Polish War Grave located at Newark Cemetery, London Road Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England
Zawolnosc nasza i wasza / For our freedom and yours
Newark-On-Trent is also important internationally, as it contains the Commonwealth and Polish War Graves
The cemetery also contains 49 scattered burials of the First World War. A memorial cross to the Polish airmen buried here was erected in the plot and was unveiled in 1941 by President Raczkiewicz, ex-President of the Polish Republic and head of the war time Polish Government in London, supported by General Sikorski, Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Forces and war time Polish Prime Minister. When both men subsequently died, General Sikorski in 1943 and President Raczkiewicz in 1947, they were buried at the foot of the Polish Memorial. General Sikorski’s remains were returned to Poland in 1993, but there is still a memorial to him at Newark.
http://newarkadvertiser.co.uk/Pete Stevens his project has been launched to match photographs to all the names on the Newark and Balderton war memorialsThere are 603 names on Newark’s Memorial To The Fallen at Newark Cemetery, of whom 456 are first world war casualties.Another 144 are from the second world war, one died in West Africa in 1961, one in Malaya in 1952 and one in Afghanistan in 2007There are 45 names from the first world war on the memorial in St Giles’ Church, Balderton, and a further 13 from the second world war.
First World War 456 Killed Came From Newark-On-Trent
Memory to the Fallen
First World War 1914-1918 total from Newark Killed 456
Second World War 1939-1945 total from Newark killed 144
One from West Africa 1961 total killed 1
One from Malaya 1962 total killed 1
One from Afghanistan 2007 total killed 1
Total 603
We will Remember them, RIP
The Friends of Newark Cemetery Newark Family History Day on Saturday 14th April 2012 at 10am until 4pm
The Chapel Interpretation Centre, at Newark Cemetery, will re-open from 10-4pm by holding a Newark Family History Day on Saturday 14th April 2012. Historical research day on families/casualties both in Newark Cemetery. We will have data links that will enable IT kit to be connected into Newark Cemetery own Central records system and obviously the internet as well. We are grateful that Newark Town Council will provide staff to man their records system. We are also have family research specialists to be on hand to offer assistance to members of the public. Malcolm Ross from The Commonwealth War Graves Commission {CWGC} will also attend with links into their own data base.
The Chapel Interpretation Centre, at Newark Cemetery, will also open by appointment for groups on Monday and Tuesday and weekends. Please give plenty of notice. New volunteers are most welcome and can be put on a rota.
Newark Family History Day
Saturday, April 14 2012
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Come and see what you will find
At the recently refurbished Interpretation Centre at Newark Cemetery.
We will have volunteers on site from the
Local Family History Society
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
The Friends of Newark Cemetery,
Also we will provide help
In finding a specific grave location and are
Offering a general tour of the Cemetery.
A highlight within the Centre Will be a
Display of over 150 Photographs from the Newark & Balderton Memorial to the Fallen Photo Project by Pete Stevens.
Also a Photo and the medals awarded to Newark’s only Victoria Cross Recipient
Refreshments available.
Admission is Free
Chapel Interpretation Centre,
Newark Cemetery.
Organised by the Friends of Newark Cemetery
The Chapel Interpretation Centre, at Newark Cemetery, will also open every 2nd Saturday from April-October from 10am-4pm or by appointment for groups on Monday and Tuesday and weekends. Please give plenty of notice.
Will also open on Sunday 30th September for the Annual Airbridge from 12 noon
Annual All Souls 28th October from 12 noon
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The Friends of Newark Cemetery AGM and next meeting
To be held at Newark Town Hall in the Pickin Room on Wednesday 4th July 2012. Arrive at 5:30pm for a cuppa meeting will start at 5:45pm.
will start at 5:45pm until 7pm finish.
All most welcome
Laurence Goff
Chairman
Friends of Newark Cemetery
Memorial out side of Newark Parish Church, we will Remember them
“They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted;
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”
From For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon
War Memorial Newark-On-Trent. On the 11th hour, of the 11th Month in 1918 the First World War ended. Newark still wants to Remember those who have given and give today their lives for peace and Freedom. Many thanks the School Children in Newark who on the eve of Remembrance Day laid wreathes beside Newark War Memorial next to The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, Newark.
WOOLFITT, Philip
Canadian Btn
88th Btn., and 43rd Btn.,
Born 1897, Died 1916
During the First World War, both local newspapers, the Newark Advertiser and the Newark Herald ran extensive coverage on local casualties, which are of great interest and value for those researching their family history from this period.
The following articles appeared in each newspaper:
NEWARK HERALD – 4th November 1916
PTE PHILIP WOOLFITT DIES OF WOUNDS
The many friends of Mr & Mrs W P Woolfitt of New Balderton, will learn with much regret and sympathy of the death from wounds of their eldest son, Pte. Philip Woolfitt, of the gallant Canadians. Pte. Woolfitt, who was only 19 years of age in August last, was an old Magnus boy, and upon leaving school went out to Victoria, British Colombia, five years ago, to his grandfather, Mr Tomlinson. For the last two years before enlisting he was learning surveying and was engaged with his uncle, Mr Nowell Johnson, working under government. As soon as he had turned the age of 19, and had finished his engagement, he joined the 88th Battalion of Canadians at Victoria in December last and came over to England in June when he had a few days leave and re-joined his parents at New Balderton near Newark.
Returning to camp he volunteered to join a draft and was transferred to the 43rd Canadians, being sent to France early in August. He was in the firing line about a month when he was severely wounded on October 9th, being wounded through the right arm, left hand, slight wound in the head, and a severe shrapnel wound in the hip, which caused complications. He arrived in England on 17th and was sent to King George’s Hospital, London where he underwent several operations. He was treated with the best medical skill possible and with every care and attention, but owing to septic poisoning and haemorrhage, no hopes were entertained of saving the young life and his parents were sent for and they were able to be present when he passed away most peacefully, practically in his sleep, at 10.15 on Wednesday night.
The greatest sympathy is extended to Mr and Mrs Woolfitt in their great loss.
The funeral, which will be of a military character, will take place this afternoon. There was a service in the Parish Church at 2.30pm, and the interment was at Newark Cemetery at 3.20pm.
NEWARK ADVERTISER - November 8th 1916 (p.5)
MILITARY FUNERAL AT NEWARK CEMETERY
Pte Philip Woolfitt: died of wounds.
With full military honours, the mortal remains of Pte. P Woolfitt (eldest son of Mr & Mrs W P Woolfitt, New Balderton) who died of wounds sustained in France, were laid to rest in Newark Cemetery on Saturday. Deceased, who was 20 years of age, was an old Magnusian, having won a scholarship from the Mount School.
After leaving school he went out to Victoria, British Columbia, to his grandfather, Mr J H Tomlinson. During the last two years of his stay in the Colonies he was learning surveying with his uncle, Mr Norwell Johnson. As soon as he was 19 years of age he joined a Canadian Battalion, and came over to England in June. Early in August he was drafted out, and after being about a month in the firing line he was badly wounded in the right arm, left hand, slightly in the head, and severely in the hip.
He arrived in England on 17th and was sent to King George’s Hospital London where he underwent several operations. Owing to septic poisoning and haemorrhage, no hopes were entertained of his recovery, and his parents were sent for. He passed away practically in his sleep at 10.15pm on Wednesday night, 1st November 1916 on All Souls’ Night.
THE FUNERAL
The funeral service was conducted by the Vicar of Newark (Canon W Paton Hindley), and the obsequies were attended by a firing party, bugle and drum and fife band of the Royal Engineers. The first part was in the Parish Church, where the hymn “How those glorious spirits shine” was sung. Mr W T Wright, A.R.C.O., presided at the organ.
The chief mourners were Mr & Mrs W P Woolfitt (father and mother), Misses Eva and Nora Woolfitt (sisters), Masters Donald and Albert Woolfitt (brothers), Mrs F E Hoe (aunt), Mr and Mrs W H Tomlinson and Mr H S Whiles. Amongst those also present were Rev. H Gorse (headmaster), and scholars from the Magnus Grammar School, Mr G B Friend, Ald. J C Wright, Ald. L Priestley, Mr C H Whitehouse, Mr and Mrs T A Watford, Mr G B Heading, Mr F Allott, Mrs. Garner (Commandant of the VAD Hospital, Lombard Street, Newark), Miss Garner, Mrs M H Colton, Mr E Winter Rose, and others.
The cortege, as it wended its way towards the Cemetery, was headed by the Royal Engineers band playing the Dead March. Then came the firing party, walking with arms reversed. When near the Cemetery gates the band played “Abide with me”, and lined up each side of the entrance to allow the body, enclosed in an oak coffin, on which was the Union Jack and deceased’s cap, to pass through to the burial place. After the Vicar had concluded reading the burial service, the customary three volleys were fired over the grave, and the buglers sounded the “Last Post”.
In addition to the family wreaths, beautiful floral tributes were sent as follows:
With deepest sympathy from Uncle Albert, Auntie Jane and Auntie Fanny.
In loving remembrance of dear Phil., from Aunty Lill and Uncle Billy (Hoveringham).
In loving sympathy from J W P Hall.
From Mr and Mrs E Harker and family, with deepest sympathy.
With deepest sympathy from Mr and Mrs Otter and family.
In loving sympathy from Mrs Heppenstall and Miss Heppenstall.
With deepest sympathy from Mr and Mrs B Newbound.
With sincere sympathy from Mrs Wright and the Misses Parnham.
With kind remembrance and deep sympathy from Mr and Mrs Vason
With love from Mrs H M Coles.
In affectionate remembrance from Lieut. and Mrs J H W Ford and family.
From Elizabeth Anderson “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God”
With deepest sympathy for a dear friend – Frank Slater.
With deepest sympathy from Mrs H M Colton and family, South Scarle Hall.
With deepest sympathy for a young life nobly sacrificed for his country’s cause, from a few friends at the Brewery Office.
With pride in an old schoolfellow and in deepest sympathy, from the boys of the Magnus Grammar School.
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TOUCHING TRIBUTE
In the course of his sermon on Sunday morning, the Vicar (Canon W Paton Hindley) made a touching allusion to the death of Pte. Woolfitt. He quoted from a letter written by the Chaplain of King George’s Hospital, who said: “He died at 10 p.m. last night, and all of us who have come in touch with the dear boy have felt that it was fitting that he should be called away on All Saints’ Day. His sheer goodness has inspired us all. His patience and cheerfulness were wonderful all through for he has been suffering much pain. On Sunday morning he received Holy Communion with much joy and devotion – we have lost a lot of boys since July, but in no case do I remember such a wide-spread feeling of sorrow and sympathy in the Hospital as was felt today.
Private Philip Woolfitt – 1897-1916 – who had gone to Canada and enlisted in the Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) and died on 1st November of 1916 aged 19. He is buried with his parents William and Emma, in Newark cemetery, and was the elder brother of Sir Donald Wolfit (1902-1968), the actor (who changed the spelling of his name later in his career). The family lived on London Road, Balderton, where a plaque to Donald was erected in 1974.
From the 1st World War, RIP
From the 1st World War, RIP
From the 1st World War, RIP
Let’s Remember those who have given up their lives for Freedom
War Memorial to the Fallen, 603 names from former residents that died in wars since 1914 to the present day who came from Newark-On-Trent.
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To have the Desert Poppy adopted by the British Legion in remembrance of UK Armed Forces personnel who lost their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq
The Royal British Legion Charity Registration No. 219279
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It is the UK’s leading charity providing financial, social and emotional support to millions who have served and are currently serving in the British Armed Forces and their dependents.
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Our Heroes who have lost their lives in Afghanistan, RIP to all those brave soldiers who have fallen in Afghanistan and around the World.
We will Remember them all year round.
Remember those who have given up their lives for Freedom
EDITORS PLEASE NOTE FULL CAPTION WILL BE TRANSMITTED AS A STORY. Composite image of the 100 troops that have died during the conflict in Afghanistan in 2009. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Tuesday December 8, 2009. See PA story DEFENCE Afghanistan Caption. Photo credit should read: MoD/Crown Copyright/PA Wire
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Annual Air Bridge Commemoration Service, will be held at Newark Cemetery London Road, Nottinghamshire. Held on the Last Sunday in September each year. In Remembrance of the casualties of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising which will start at 1:45pm when Standard Bearers assemble at Main Gate. 2pm Procession to the Air Bridge Memorial.
Held on the last Sunday in October each year. Annual All Souls Day Service, is held on the Sunday in October each year. From 3pm Procession moves off from Newark Cemetery Main Gate, London Road, Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire.
Lighting of candles will be lit on each of the Polish graves at Newark Cemetery. During the service, conducted in both Polish and English, to mark All Souls Day.
During the Second World War there were nearly a quarter of a million Poles in the Polish Armed Forces serving under British command.
Annual Air Bridge held on the last Sunday each year, 1.45pm Guests and Standard Bearers assemble at Newark Cemetery Main Gates on London Road, Newark-On-Trent Nottinghamshire.
Today the Commission cares for the graves of nearly 4,500 Polish servicemen and women in 35 countries around the world. The highest concentration of commemorations can be found in the United Kingdom, where over 2,100 Poles are commemorated from Scotland, Newark-On-Trent to Cornwall in 244 different locations. In particular, over 400 casualties are commemorated in Newark-upon-Trent.
From the British Commonwealth, The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), British Royal Air Force (RAF), Canadian (RCAF) New Zealand (RNZAF) and Polish squadrons were formed within the Royal Air Force. Many Polish Airmen were flying Spitfires fighters for Britain’s Royal Force some 400 Polish Airman that died and are buried in Newark Cemetery during the 2nd World War.
There were a number of RAF stations within a few miles of Newark from which several Polish squadrons operated, and a special plot on the eastern side Newark-upon-Trent Cemetery was set aside for RAF burials.
Memorial cross to the Polish buried here was erected in the plot and unveiled on 14th July 1941
President Raczkiewicz, ex-President of the Polish Republic and head of the war-time Polish Government in London, supported by General Sikorski, Commander in Chief of the Polish Forces and war-time Prime Minister.
When both men subsequently died, General Sikorski (aged 62) in 1943 and President Raczkiewicz in 1947, they were buried at the foot of the Polish Memorial. It contains a memorial to Poland’s exiled war leader, General Wladyslaw Sikorski, who died when the aeroplane he was travelling in crashed over Gibraltar. General Sikorski was buried at Newark in July, 1943, and it was his dying wish that his body should be returned to Poland when it was a free country. His remains were returned in 1993. A special plot was set aside in Newark Cemetery for RAF burials and this is now the war graves for people to see across the UK and the World. Former Airmen choosing to be buried since staying in England after the 2nd World War. Newark Cemetery also contains graves from the 1st world war scattered around the Cemetery.
The plot includes a memorial cross to the Polish airmen buried here which was unveiled in 1941 by President Raczkiewicz, ex-President of the Polish Republic and head of the war-time Polish Government in London, supported by General Wladyslaw Sikorski, Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Forces and war time Polish Prime Minister. Both men subsequently died and were buried at the foot of the Polish Memorial, until their remains were Newark-upon-Trent Cemetery repatriated back to Poland on 14th September 1993.
Airman from British Commonwealth and Polish Air Force that were killed during the 2nd World War and more since choose to be buried in Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire, England.
General Sikorski the wartime leader of the Polish Government in exile met his death in an air crash at Gibraltar on the evening of 4th July 1943 General Sikorski was buried in the Polish part of cemetery in Newark on 16th July, 1943 for 50 years later left Newark after a Mass service on 14th September 1993, his remains were brought back to Poland.
This Memorial Plaque is dedicated 2nd World War
Each year British and Polish servicemen honoured at Newark service, candles lit to honour the fallen on the last Sunday in October starting at 3pm from the main gate of Newark Cemetery UK. War veterans and civic dignitaries attended a service on Sunday to honour the Polish servicemen who died during the 2nd World War. Lighting of candles were lit on each of the Polish graves at Newark Cemetery. During the service, conducted in both Polish and English, to mark All Souls Day.
Memorial At The Former General Sikorski Grave
Newark-On-Trent
Each year British and Polish servicemen honoured at Newark service, candles lit to honour the fallen on the last Sunday in October starting at 3pm from the main gate of Newark Cemetery UK. War veterans and civic dignitaries attended a service on Sunday to honour the Polish servicemen who died during the 2nd World War.
Memorial to the Fallen
Newark-On-Trent
On 28th April 2007, Richard Todd OBE, officially unveiled the Memorial to the Fallen in Newark Cemetery on London Road. Around 200 VIP guests plus Newark’s general public attended a Service which started with a fly-past of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Lancaster Bomber. First World War 1914-1918 total from Newark Killed 456
Second World War 1939-1945 total from Newark killed 144
One from West Africa 1961 total killed 1
One from Malaya 1962 total killed 1
One from Afghanistan 2007 total killed 1
Total 603
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The last name
Memory to the fallen Lance Corporal Ivano ‘Sean’ Violino, 29 his good name has been added to Newark War Memorial to the Fallen. He went to school in Newark-On-Trent Nottinghamshire and whose family still live in the town. He was killed in Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan, on September 17, 2007, RIP
The dark days of the 2nd World War from the British Commonwealth that join up with the RAF that were killed and there resting place is Newark Cemetery 6 ARAF- Australian, 44 British Servicemen, 17 CRAF- Canadian and 3 RNZAF- New Zealand plus 44 British Servicemen,.
During the 2nd World War that were killed and are buried Newark Cemetery from the British Commonwealth 6 ARAF- Australian, 44 British Servicemen, 17 CRAF- Canadian and 3 RNZAF- New Zealand.
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NEWARK CEMETERY, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, ENGLAND UK SINCE 1856
During the 2nd World War there were a number of RAF stations within a few miles of Newark many of which operated squadrons of the Polish Air Force. A special plot was set aside in Newark Cemetery for RAF burials and this is now the war graves for people to see across the UK and the World. Former Airmen choosing to be buried since staying in England after the 2nd World War. Newark Cemetery also contains graves from the 1st world war scattered around the Cemetery . Many airmen married lived around Newark and since died and are also buried in Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire, England. Newark-On-Trent also contains graves from the 1st world War scattered around the Cemetery.
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Air Bridge Commemoration,On the last Sunday in September the Annual Warsaw Air Bridge Memorial Ceremony takes place from the main gate and parking lot London Road, Newark. Members to join the Polish Ambassador, Newark town Mayor, Chairman of Newark and Sherwood District Council, The Royal British Legion and other distinguished guests at the annual ceremony – service. The Warsaw Air Bridge memorial, which reads” In tribute to the 250 men of Britain, the Commonwealth and Poland who sacrificed their young lives in desperate attempts to fly from distant RAF bases in Italy with essential supplies for the front line city of Warsaw during the 1944 uprising.
Laurence Goff Friends of Newark CemeteryThe tragedy of the Warsaw Uprising lies not only in the bloody 63 day struggle but also in the immediate and long term aftermath. The Germans were the first to punish Warsaw and its people for daring to defend its freedom. Hitler ordered the city to be all but wiped off the face of the earth and special units were brought in to systematically detonate any building of the remotest importance to Polish culture. The city was effectively destroyed block by block, and when the Russians finally crossed the Vistula to liberate the city, they inherited only ruins.
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Spitfire Flying Over Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire
Spitfire was heard over Newark on Sunday morning to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
These Spitfire Flying Over Newark to Remember The Battle of Britain
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Let’s enjoy the beauty of Newark Cemetery grounds
From the British Commonwealth, The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), British Royal Air Force (RAF), Canadian (RCAF) New Zealand (RNZAF) and Polish squadrons were formed within the Royal Air Force. Many Polish Airmen were flying Spitfires fighters for Britain’s Royal Force some 423 Polish Airman WHO HAD been buried in Newark cemetery during the 2nd World War.
Young people in Newark-On-Trent Cemetery Flowers were placed at the Memorial to to fallen.
Lance Corporal Ivano “Sean” Violino
is one of our Heroes let’s say thanks in his memory, he was a brave person of courage. He was killed in Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan, on September 17, 2007. RIP. His name has been added to the War Memorial to the fallen at Newark-On-Trent Cemetery He will not be forgotten, we will not forget him and to others, RIP.
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Details are sought on the Ransome are Marles bombing which took place on Friday 7th March 1941. If you have any information or documents about the attack when a total of 41 people were killed and 165 injured. Next year will be the 70th Anniversary.
Laurence Goff
To The Fallen in Newark Cemetery
Lance Corpoal ”Sean” Ivano Violino Our Hero.We departed this life into the next. Though they are hidden in the shadow of Death. Their lives for other in the love of freedom that never dies. In Memory of our Fallen Heroes, greater love hath no person give than they lay down there life for his friends. May all of those brave from the British Commonwealth personnel rest in peace, whatever the circumstances of their death, and may their families and friends find comfort in the knowledge that they were decent, honourable people simply serving their country.
In Memory of Our Fallen Heroes
Greater Love Hath No Person Give Than They Lay Down There Life For His Friends
Lance Corpoal Ivano Violino Name is on Newark-On-Trent War Memorial to the Fallen. He was a very brave person putting people first. This Fighting Men that have defend our Freedom around the World, we should not forget this.
When you receive this, please stop for a moment and if you are so inclined, feel free to say a prayer for our troops in the trouble spots of the world.
May all of these brave British personnel rest in peace, whatever the circumstances of their death, and may their families and friends find comfort in the knowledge that they were decent, honourable people simply serving their country. These are the names of those killed in action in southern Afghanistan.
Captain Jim Philippson of 7 Parachute Regiment RHA died at Sangin on Sunday 11 June 2006.
Captain David Patten of the Special Reconnaisance Regiment died at Sangin on 27 June 2006.
Sergeant Paul Bartlett of the Special Boat Service died at Sangin on 27 June 2006.
Corporal Peter Thorpe of 14 Signal Regiment died at Sangin on Saturday 1 July 2006.
Lance Corporal Jabron Hashmi of 14 Signal Regiment died at Sangin on Saturday 1 July 2006.
Private Damien Jackson of 3 Battalion, the Parachute Regiment died at Sangin on Wednesday 5 July 2006.
Captain Alex Eida, of 7 Parachute Regiment RHA died at Musa Qala on Tuesday 1 August 2006.
2nd Lieutenant Ralph Johnson of the Life Guards died at Musa Qala on Tuesday 1 August 2006.
Lance Corporal Ross Nicholls of the Blues and Royals died at Musa Qala on Tuesday 1 August 2006.
Private Andrew Barrie Cutts of 13 Air Assault Support Regiment died at Musa Qala on Sunday 6 August 2006.
Lance Corporal Sean Tansey of the Life Guards died at Sangin on Saturday 12 August 2006.
Corporal Bryan James Budd of 3 Battalion, the Parachute Regiment died on Sunday 20 August 2006 of wounds sustained at Sangin.
Lance Corporal Jonathan Peter Hetherington of 14 Signal Regiment died at Musa Qala on Sunday 27 August 2006.
Ranger Anare Draiva of the Royal Irish Regiment died at Musa Qala on Friday 1 September 2006.
Flight Lieutenant Steven Johnson of the RAF died at Chil Khor on Saturday 2 September 2006.
Flight Lieutenant Leigh Anthony Mitchelmore of the RAF died at Chil Khor on Saturday 2 September 2006.
Flight Lieutenant Gareth Rodney Nicholas of the RAF died at Chil Khor on Saturday 2 September 2006.
Flight Lieutenant Allan James Squires of the RAF died at Chil Khor on Saturday 2 September 2006.
Flight Lieutenant Steven Swarbrick of the RAF died at Chil Khor on Saturday 2 September 2006.
Flight Sergeant Gary Wayne Andrews of the RAF died at Chil Khor on Saturday 2 September 2006.
Flight Sergeant Stephen Beattie of the RAF died at Chil Khor on Saturday 2 September 2006.
Flight Sergeant Gerard Martin Bell of the RAF died at Chil Khor on Saturday 2 September 2006.
Flight Sergeant Adrian Davies of the RAF died at Chil Khor on Saturday 2 September 2006.
Sergeant Benjamin James Knight of the RAF died at Chil Khor on Saturday 2 September 2006.
Sergeant John Joseph Langton of the RAF died at Chil Khor on Saturday 2 September 2006.
Sergeant Gary Paul Quilliam of the RAF died at Chil Khor on Saturday 2 September 2006.
Lance Corporal Oliver Simon Dicketts of 1 Battalion, the Parachute Regiment, part of the Special Forces Support Group, died at Chil Khor on Saturday 2 September 2006.
Marine Joseph David Windall of the Royal Marines, attached to the Special Boat Service, died at Chil Khor on Saturday 2 September 2006.
Lance Corporal Paul Muirhead of the Royal Irish Regiment died on 6 September 2006 of wounds sustained at Musa Qala.
Lance Corporal Luke McCulloch of the Royal Irish Regiment died at Sangin on 6 September 2006.
Corporal Mark Wright of the 3 Battalion, Parachute Regiment, died at Kajaki on 6 September 2006.
Marine Gary Wright of 45 Commando, Royal Marines, died at Lashkar Gah on 20 October 2006.
Marine Jonathan Wigley of 45 Commando, Royal Marines, died at Garmsir on 5 December 2006.
Marine Richard Watson of 42 Commando, Royal Marines, died at Nowzad on 12 December 2006.
Lance Bombardier James Dwyer of 29 Commando Regiment, Royal Artillery, died at Garmsir on 27 December 2006
Marine Thomas Curry of 42 Commando, Royal Marines, died at Kajaki on 13 January 2007
Lance Corporal Mathew Ford of 45 Commando, Royal Marines, died at Garmsir on 15 January 2007
Lance Bombardier James Dwyer of 29 Commando Regiment, Royal Artillery, died at Garmsir on 14 February 2007
Marine Jonathan Holland of 45 Commando, Royal Marines, died at Sangin on 21 February 2007
Lance Bombardier Ross Clark of 29 Commando Regiment, Royal Artillery, died at Sangin on 3 March 2007
Lance Bombardier Liam McLaughlin of 29 Commando Regiment, Royal Artillery, died at Sangin on 3 March 2007
Marine Benjamin Reddy of 42 Commando, Royal Marines, died at Kajaki on 6 March 2007.
WO2 Michael Smith of 29 Commando Regiment, Royal Artillery, died at Sangin on 8 March 2007.
Private Chris Gray, 1 Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment, died at Nowzad on 13 April 2007.
Guardsman Simon Davison, 1 Battalion, The Grenadier Guards, died at Garmsir on 3 May 2007
Lance-Corporal George Russell Davey, 1 Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment, died at Sangin on Sunday 20 May 2007
Guardsman Daniel Probyn, 1 Battalion, The Grenadier Guards, died at Garmsir on 26 May 2007
Corporal Darren Bonner, 1 Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment, died near Hyderabad on 28 May 2007
Corporal Mike Gilyeat, the Royal Military Police, died at Kajaki on 30 May 2007
Lance-Corporal Paul Sandford, 1 Battalion, The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters, died at Gereshk on 6 June 2007
Guardsman Neil “Tony” Downes, 1 Battalion, The Grenadier Guards, died at Sangin on 9 June 2007
Drummer Thomas Wright, 1 Battalion, The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters, died at Lashkar Gah on 24 June 2007
Captain Sean Dolan, 1 Battalion, The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters, died at Sangin on 30 June 2007
Sergeant Dave Wilkinson, 19 Regiment Royal Artillery, died at Gereshk on 1 July 2007
Guardsman Daryl Hickey, 1 Battalion, The Grenadier Guards, died at Gereshk on 12 July 2007
Lance-Corporal Alex Hawkins, 1 Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, died at Sangin on 25 July 2007
Guardsman David Atherton, 1 Battalion, The Grenadier Guards, died at Mirmandab on 26 July 2007
Sergeant Barry Keen, 14 Signals Regiment, died at Mirmandab on 27 July 2007
Lance-Corporal Michael Jones of the Special Boat Service died in Nimruz on 29 July 2007
Private Tony Rawson, 1 Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, died at Sangin on 10 August 2007
Captain David Hicks of 1 Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, died at Sangin on 11 August 2007
Private Aaron James McClure, 1 Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, died at Kajaki on 23 August 2007
Private Robert Graham Foster, 1 Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, died at Kajaki on 23 August 2007
Private John Thrumble, 1 Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment, died at Kajaki on 23 August 2007
Senior Aircraftman Christopher Bridge, 51 Squadron Royal Air Force Regiment, died at Kandahar on 30 August 2007
Private Ben Ford, 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), died north of Lashkar Gah on 5 September 2007
Private Damian Wright, 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), died north of Lashkar Gah on 5 September 2007
Sergeant Craig Brelsford, 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), died at Garmsir on 8 September 2007
Private Johan Botha, 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), died at Garmsir on 8 September 2007
Lance Corporal Ivano Violino, 36 Engineer Regiment, died at Gereshk on 17 September 2007
Colour Sergeant Phillip Newman, 4th Battalion, The Mercian Regiment, died at Gereshk on 20 September 2007
Private Brian Tunnicliffe, 2nd Battalion The Mercian Regiment (Worcesters and Foresters), died at Gereshk on 20 September September 2007
Major Alexis Roberts, 1st Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles, died at Kandahar on 4 October 2007
Lance-Corporal Jake Alderton, 36 Engineer Regiment, died at Sangin on 9 November 2007
Captain John McDermid, The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland, died at Sangin on 14 November 2007
Trooper Jack Sadler, The Honourable Artillery Company, died at Sangin on 4 December 2007
Sergeant Lee Johnson, 2nd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards), died at Musa Qala on 8 December 2007
Corporal Darryl Gardiner, the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, died at Musa Qala on 20 January 2008
Corporal Damian Lawrence, the 2nd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment, died at Kajaki on 17 February 2008
Corporal Damian Mulvihill, 40 Commando, Royal Marines, died at Sangin on 20 February 2008
Lieutenant John Thornton, 40 Commando, Royal Marines, died at Kajaki on 30 March 2008
Marine David Marsh, 40 Commando, Royal Marines, died at Kajaki on 30 March 2008
Senior Aircraftman Graham Livingston, Royal Air Force Regiment, died at Kandahar on 13 April 2008
Senior Aircraftman Gary Thompson, the Royal Auxiliary Air Force Regiment, died at Kandahar on 13 April 2008
Trooper Robert Pearson, the Queen’s Royal Lancers, died at Camp Bastion on 21 April 2008
Trooper Ratu Babakobau, the Household Cavalry Regiment died north of Nowzad on 2 May 2008
Trooper James Thompson, 23 SAS Regiment died at Musa Qala on 19 May 2008
Marine Dale Gostick, 3 Troop Armoured Support Company, Royal Marines, died at Sangin on 25 May 2008
Private Nathan Cuthbertson, 2 Battalion, the Parachute Regiment, who died in the Upper Sangin Valley on 8 June 2008
Private Daniel Gamble, 2 Battalion, the Parachute Regiment, who died in the Upper Sangin Valley on 8 June 2008
Private Charles David Murray, 2 Battalion, the Parachute Regiment, who died in the Upper Sangin Valley on 8 June 2008
Private Jeff Doherty, 2 Battalion, the Parachute Regiment, who died in the Upper Gereshk Valley on 12 June 2008
Lance-Corporal James Batemen, 2 Battalion, the Parachute Regiment, who died in the Upper Gereshk Valley on 12 June 2008
Corporal Sarah Bryant, Intelligence Corps, who died in Lashkar Gah on 17 June 2008
Corporal Sean Robert Reeve, 23 SAS Regiment, who died in Lashkar Gah on 17 June 2008
Lance-Corporal Richard Larkin, 23 SAS Regiment, who died in Lashkar Gah on 17 June 2008
Lance-Corporal Paul Stout, 23 SAS Regiment, who died in Lashkar Gah on 17 June 2008
WO2 Michael Williams, 2 Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, who died in the Upper Sangin Valley on 24 June 2008
Private Joe Whittaker, 4 Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, who died in the Upper Sangin Valley on 24 June 2008
Warrant Officer 2nd Class Dan Shirley, Air Assault Support Regiment, who died near Camp Bastion on 27 June 2008
Lance-Corporal James Johnson, 5 Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, who died at Lashkar Gah on 28 June 2008
Corporal Jason Barnes, the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, who died at Kajaki on 22 July 2008
Lance-Corporal Kenneth Rowe, the Royal Army Veterinary Corps, who died in the Upper Sangin Valley on 24 July 2008
Sergeant Jonathan Matthews, 4 Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, who died at Lashkar Gah on 28 July 2008
Private Peter Joe Cowton, 2 Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, who died at Musa Qala on 29 July 2008
Corporal Barry Dempsey, 2 Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland, who died at Gereshk o 18 August 2008
Ranger Justin Cupples, 1 Battalion, The Royal Irish Regiment, who died at Sangin on 4 September 2008
Warrant Officer 2nd Class Gary O’Donnell, 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment, who died at Musa Qala on 10 September 2008
Private Jason Rawstron, 2 Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, who died at Gereshk on 12 September 2008
Lance-Corporal Nicky Marshal, 2 Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, who died at Kajaki on 13 September 2008
Trooper James Munday, D Squadron, The Household Cavalry Regiment, who died north of Garmsir on 16 October 2008
Rifleman Yubraj Rai, 2 Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles, who died at Musa Qala on 4 November 2008
Marine Neil Dunstan, UK Landing Force Command Support Group died in Garmsir on 12 November 2008
Marine Robert Joseph McKibben, UK Landing Force Command Support Group died in Garmsir on 12 November 2008
Colour Sergeant Krishnabahadur Dura, 2 Battalion, The Royal Gurkha Rifles died at Musa Qala on 15 November 2008
Marine Alexander Lucas, 45 Commando Royal Marines died at Kajaki on 24 November 2008
Marine Tony Evans, 42 Commando Royal Marines died at Lashkar Gar on 27 November 2008
Marine Georgie Sparks, 42 Commando Royal Marines died at Lashkar Gar on 27 November 2008
“They went with songs to the battle, they were young,
Straight of limb, true of eye, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted;
They fell with their faces to the foe.
They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”
From For the Fallen by Laurence Binyon
Let’s Remember them Newark-On-Trent, On the 11th hour, of the 11th Month in 1918 the First World War ended. Newark still wants to Remember those who have given and give today their lives for peace and Freedom.
We Will Remember them
LAURENCE GOFF
Let’s also Remember the many Polish Airmen that were flying Spitfires fighters with the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain. Let’s paid tribute to the contribution made by Polish Airmen. By the end of the 2nd world war, 17,000 Polish pilots and ground crew members had formed 14 squadron in RAF 2.000 were killed with 423 that were buried in Newark Cemetery plus 6 ARAF- Australian, 44 British Servicemen, 17 CRAF- Canadian and 3 RNZAF- New Zealand are also buried in Newark Cemetery.
In 1943 General Wladyslaw Sikorski died on July 4th 1943, when a Royal Air Force aircraft he was travelling aboard plunged into the sea seconds after take-off from Gibraltar.
General Wladyslaw Sikorski wishes were remembered and on Thursday 15, July 1943, his body arrived in Newark and was taken to Holy Trinity RC Church on Parliament Street Newark, NottinghamshireEngland. A Requiem Mass was held and the Catholic Church was guarded overnight.General Wladyslaw Sikorski wishes were remembered and on Thursday 15, July 1943 , his body arrived in Newark and was taken to Holy Trinity RC Church on Parliament Street Newark , Nottinghamshire England. A Requiem Mass was held and the Catholic Church was guarded overnight.The following morning was Friday 16, July 1943 early Masses were held and members of the public were allowed to file past the coffin to pay their respects. Outside the Catholic Church, reporters from across theUK and BBC representatives set up their equipment on top of a nearby air raid shelter. A large crowd gathered in the Newark Streets to see the funeral procession.
Newark Town Mayor, a guard of honour from the Polish Air Force
The history of Polish heroism and support for the British people is long and glorious. During our darkest hours in World War Two, when the Battle of Britain hung in the balance, the contribution of Polish airmen helped tip the balance in the Allies’ favour. Eight Polish fighter squadrons formed within the RAF shot down 629 Axis aircraft by May 1945, with the Polish 303 Fighter Squadron claiming more kills than any other squadron during the war.
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Thursday 15th July 1943 General Sikorski body was taken to the former Holy Trinity RC Church on Parliament Street, Newark for an Requiem Mass. His boby stayed overnight. General Sikorski was buried at Newark Cemetery 16th July, 1943. His remains were returned to Poland when it was a free Country 14th September 1993.
All Souls Day, a holiday to remember deceased loved ones. In many devoutly Catholic, people will spend time at newark cemetery remembering loved ones. War veterans and civic dignitaries were among about 100 people at the annual All Souls’ Day service at Newark Cemetery on Sunday. A candle was lit on each of the Polish graves at the service, which honours Polish Servicemen who died during the second world war. The service was conducted in both English and Polish.
At 3pm there was a procession, led by uniformed Polish war veterans with standards, to the Polish war memorial. The master of ceremonies was the chairman of the Nottingham branch of the Polish Air Force Association, Mr Kazimierz Jablonski.
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The service was opened by Mr Eugeniusz Borysiuk, a representative of the Polish Air Force Association Charitable Trust. He said it was right and proper that the annual All Souls’ Day service took place to remember the 2,000 Polish airmen who lost their lives 423 were buried in Newark Cemetery during the 2nd world war and many more over the years.
Mr Borysiuk said it was also important to remember those who perished but did not have graves, as well as those who survived. Mr Jacek Gajewski, the representative of the Polish Ambassador, said: “Today, it is our duty to remember. To remember them all and we will remember, remember, remember.”
Many thanks to services such as the All Souls’ service on the last Sunday in October each year that people remembered what the Servicemen did. Mr Gajewski said this was especially important for younger generations.
Let’s thank those people who preserved the Polish graves for over 70 years.
“We are proud to have such strong links with the Polish community and to have the Polish war graves within our cemetery. There is always such a feeling of tranquillity in this area.”
The mayor said that a group of cadets from the Polish Air Force Academy visited the graves earlier this year. She said: “They were all so moved to see first-hand what they had previously been able only to read about and I know it left them thinking not only about the past but also the future.
“Today is such an important commemoration and we must thank all those who continue to ensure the tradition continues.”Father Wlodzimierz Skoczen, of the church of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Nottingham, read prayers, before The Last Post sounded as the standards were lowered. Mr Borysiuk read the roll of honour, first in Polish and then in English, before a minute’s silence that ended with the sounding of Reveille. Wreaths were laid by Mr Gajewski, the chairman of Newark and Sherwood District Council, Mr Bryan Richardson, town mayor Mrs Crowe and Mr Borysiuk.
Mr Marian Soroko laid a wreath in memory of the late president Wladyslaw Raczkiewicz, Mr Adam Ostrowski laid a wreath in memory of the late president Stanislaw Ostrowski and Colonel Zdzislaw Picheta laid a wreath on behalf of the Federation of the Polish Armed Forces Association. About 30 wreaths were laid in total.
This Annual Service of Remembrance On the last Sunday in October each year we remember all who have died.
All Souls this take place on at 3pm. This annual event that is held on the last Sunday in October each year organised by the Polish Air Force Association. This will start from London Road car park of the Newark Cemetery with a parade of standards With the Newark Town Mayor with members of the UK and Polish supporters with hundreds parading to the large Memorial cross to the Polish and Commonwealth War Graves Section.
Readings: 1st Samuel 15: 34 – 16:13 / 2 Corinthians 5: 6-10 / Mark 4: 26-34
And into that gate they shall enter, and in that house they shall dwell, where there shall be no cloud nor sun, no darknesse nor dazzling, but one equall light, no noyse nor silence, but one equal musick, no fears nor hopes, but one equal possession, no foes nor friends, but one equall communion and identity, no ends nor beginnings, but one equall eternity.
John Donne, Whitehall 1628
The little poem/reflection I read was by John Donne, who was a very famous poet and dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London from the 1600’s. Through these words, Donne tries to capture the magnitude or the fullness that lies on the other side of the grave. He does so not in an attempt to diminish our grief or loss, but in a way that gets us thinking about the transition and awakening of our souls that will occur when one finds themselves in the presence of God.
Many Polish Airmen were flying Spitfires fighters for Britain’s Royal Force during the Battle of Britain. Let’s paid tribute to the contribution made by Polish Airmen. By the end of the war, 17,000 Polish pilots and ground crew members had formed 14 squadron in RAF. Let’s Remember that 2.ooo Polish airmen were killed during the 2nd world war with 423 had been buried in Newark Cemetery.
If it hadn’t been for the brave Polish Air Force we could have struggled and things could have turned very differently. The brave Polish airmen helped us win the war for Freedom. Not enough credit is given to the brave Polish pilots who went out of there way to helping us in the dark days of the 2nd World war. They never get us down. For Your Freedom and Ours. The Forgotten Heroes of World War II.
During the 2nd World War there were a number of RAF stations within a few miles of Newark, from many of which operated squadrons of the Polish Air Force. A special plot was set aside in Newark Cemetery for RAF burials and this is now the war graves plot for all to see from people across the UK Poland and the world.
Many Polish airmen could not return home and, with the help of local people, settled down and became active in communities such as Newark. Let’s expressed our gratitude for Polish pilots that are buried in Newark Cemetery. He believed that our triangle of friendship would help us to avoid the mistakes of the past and create a better tomorrow.
This Memorial Plaque which is dedicated to the thousands of men and women from the 2nd World War. I found this posted on the Nat West Bank on Stodman Street, Newark near the town hall
Former Newark town mayor Councillor Harry Molyneux
2008-2009
Visited Air Bridge at Newark Cemetery which is held on the last Sunday in September each year.
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Newark Cemetery open in 1856
First stone was laid by Mr Joseph Branston, and the layout was designed by Lincoln architects Bellamy and Hardy.
On 23rd February 1856 . At 10 O’clock the members of the Corporation and Burial Board together with Ministers of Churches from the area. The Town Mayor H. Sutton, Chief Constable, Waterton, with the battle-axe and the Police, W.Newton the Clerk to the Board, Town Crier with Two Mace-bearers, 12 scholars from the Grammar School and other officials assembled at the Town Hall. The procession crossed the Market Place and went by Bridge Street, Carter Gate and Beaumont Street to the New Cemetery site. On Thursday 30th October 1856 The Church of England portion of the new Cemetery was consecrated by the Bishop of Lincoln. Soon after the ceremony took place, the very first burial was made for the family of W.N. Nicholson, Ironmonger, Market Place, Newark of their three old son Charles John. First stone was laid by Mr Joseph Branston, and the layout was designed by Lincoln architects Bellamy and Hardy.
The very first burial was made for the family of W.N. Nicholson, Ironmonger, Market Place, Newark. Their three old son Charles John back in 1856.
Many people visit from all over the UK and the World with Treasured Memories. Let’s remember them as we pass by our Newark Cemetery. As you are now so once were many good people that are buried to all and see. You must not be forgotten, are you prepare to help and follow in my foot steps to help save guard our Newark Cemetery.
Well-known local people are buried at Newark cemetery include among the many graves are memorials to some of Newark’s greatest benefactors and people who have helped shape Newark. Cornelius Brown (1852-1907) a historian and editor of the Newark Advertiser for 33 years, Mr Cornelius Brown, (plot WM59) was born in Lowdham, Notts, and also lived in Southwell and Newark. The author of seven major books, including the massive two-volume “The History of Newark”. Joseph Gilstrap, 1786–1869, owner of the most successful malting firm of the time on Northgate, is buried here. Born in 1785, Joseph Gilstrap spent a long and active life in his native Town of Newark, being elected in 1835 to the Town Council and as Town Mayor in 1838. Newark mayor father of Sir William Gilstrap (brewer) and innkeeper of the ‘Hotel’ in Kirkgate and Cafferata family, plaster and brick manufacturers.
The Quibell’s and Blatherwick’s family have been Mayor’s of Newark.
Thomas Earp 1830–1910, Benefactor and Brewer (co-founder of Gilstrap & Co); William H Cubley, 1816–1896, artist; William Newzam Nicholson, Agricultural implement maker and Benefactor, MP for Newark; Sir William Newzam Prior Nicholson, 1872–1949, artist, Another Mayor, he will go down in history like another Londoner who moved to Newark and was Mayor seven times Alderman Becher Tidd Pratt who died one hundred years ago December 1908 and resting place is in Newark Cemetery. Newark mayor Douglas Pursey Blatherwick and 47 of his family are buried in Newark cemetery, Oliver Quibell , The list goes on.
It has always been a enjoy going around Newark Cemetery taking these photos for all to see.
Laurence Goff visiting Newark Cemetery
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On the last Sunday in September each year the Airbridge special Memorial near the Polish War Graves takes place from members across the UK and Poland come to this annual visit, starting at 2:00pm Main gate on London Road, Newark.
All Souls is also an event that is held on the last Sunday in October each year organised by the Polish Air Force Association. This takes place at 3pm from London Road car park of the Newark Cemetery with a parade of standards With the Newark Town
Mayor with members of the UK and Polish supporters with hundreds parading to the large Memorial cross to the Polish and Commonwealth War Graves Section.
It now has a Memorial to the Fallen of Newark commemorating those military personnel who lost their lives in conflict since 1914 -1945 and the present day.
Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire Saturday 28th April 2007.
The Memorial to the Fallen was unveiled by Richard Todd OBE.
Sir Andrew Buchanan Lord Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire read official message from Queen Elizabeth II .
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Becher Tidd Pratt Newark Mayor seven times
Thomas Earp former Newark Mayor and MP died 17th February 1910. Which is coming up to 100 years since he died. A former MP and Newark Town Mayor 3 times. Mr Thomas Earp, entered Parliament on 31 January 1874 — General election; Left Parliament on 18 Nov 1885.
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NEWARK CEMETERY, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE UK
Airman from British Commonwealth and 397 Airman are buried from the 2nd World War and more since choose to be buried in Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire, England. Visiting Newark Cemetery in 1941 and the many Polish Airman during the 2nd World War. General Sikorski the wartime leader of the Polish Government in exile met his death in an air crash at Gibraltar on the evening of 4th July 1943 and was buried in Newark Nottinghamshire. General Sikorski was buried in the Polish part of cemetery in Newark -On-Trent on 16th July, 1943.
50 years later moved on the 17th September 1993, his ashes were brought back to Poland. Each year British and Polish servicemen honoured at Newark service, candles are lit to honour the fallen on the last Sunday in October starting at 3pm from the main gate of Newark Cemetery UK. War veterans and civic dignitaries attended a service on Sunday to honour the Polish servicemen who died during the 2nd World War. Lighting of candles were lit on each of the Polish graves at Newark Cemetery. During the service, conducted in both Polish and English, to mark All Souls Day.
In 1943 General Wladyslaw Sikorski died on July 4th 1943, when a Royal Air Force aircraft he was travelling aboard plunged into the sea seconds after take-off from Gibraltar.
General Wladyslaw Sikorski wishes were remembered and on Thursday 15, July 1943, his body arrived in Newark and was taken to Holy Trinity RC Church on Parliament Street Newark, NottinghamshireEngland. A Requiem Mass was held and the Catholic Church was guarded overnight.General Wladyslaw Sikorski wishes were remembered and on Thursday 15, July 1943 , his body arrived in Newark and was taken to Holy Trinity RC Church on Parliament Street Newark , NottinghamshireEngland . A Requiem Mass was held and the Catholic Church was guarded overnight.The following morning was Friday 16, July 1943 early Masses were held and members of the public were allowed to file past the coffin to pay their respects. Outside the Catholic Church, reporters from across theUK and BBC representatives set up their equipment on top of a nearby air raid shelter. A large crowd gathered in the Newark Streets to see the funeral procession.Newark Town Mayor,a guard of honour from the Polish Air Force
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Newark Cemetery UK our first snow for many years which looks lovely. The Main Arch with two former Chapels at each end 1856.
British Commonwealth are also were killed and are buried in Newark Cemetery
6 Australian killed during the 2nd World War and are buried in Newark Cemetery, 17 Canadian killed during the 2nd World War and are buried in Newark Cemetery
3 New Zealanders killed during the 2nd World War and are buried in Newark Cemetery
From the 1st World War, RIP
From the 1st World War, RIP
From the 1st World War, RIP
At British Commonwealth and Polish War Grave since 2nd World War. Polish forces around the world.By the end of the Second World War there ere nearly a quarter of a million Poles in the Polish Armed Forces serving under British command. Today the Commission cares for the graves of nearly 4,500 Polish servicemen and women in 35 countries around the world. The highest concentration of commemorations can be found in the United Kingdom, where over 2,100 Poles are commemorated from Scotland to
General Wladyslaw Sikorski
Prime Minister of Polish Government in exile during World War Two. In July 1941, he visited Newark to unveil a Memorial Cross dedicated to Polish Serviceman who died fighting alongside the British. He requested should he die while Poland was still occupied that would like to be buried alongside his men in NewarkCemetery.
Died when the plane he was travelling in crashed over Gibraltar4th July 1943. Whilst returning from visiting Polish soldiers in the Middle East.
Thursday 15th July 1943 General Sikorski body was taken to Holy Trinity RC Church on Parliament Street, Newark for a Requiem Mass.His body stayed overnight.
General Sikorski was buried at NewarkCemetery
16th July, 1943. His remains were returned to Poland when it was a free Country 14th September 1993.
At British Commonwealth and Polish War Grave since 2nd World War. Polish forces around the world.By the end of the Second World War there were nearly a quarter of a million Poles in the Polish Armed Forces serving under British command. Today the Commission cares for the graves of nearly 4,500 Polish servicemen and women in 35 countries around the world. The highest concentration of commemorations can be found in the United Kingdom, where over 2,100 Poles are commemorated from Scotland to Cornwall in 244 different locations. In particular, nearly 400 casualties are commemorated in Newark-upon-Trent. There were a number of RAF stations within a few miles of Newark from which several Polish squadrons operated, and a special plot on the eastern side Newark-upon-Trent Cemetery was set aside for RAF burials. The plot includes a memorial cross to the Polish airmen buried here which was unveiled in 1941 by
President Raczkiewicz, ex-President of the Polish Republic and head of the war-time Polish Government in London, supported by General Wladyslaw Sikorski, Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Forces and war time Polish Prime Minister. Both men subsequently died and were buried at the foot of the Polish Memorial, until their remains were Newark-upon-Trent Cemetery repatriated back to Poland on the 17th September 1993.
The Friends of Newark Cemetery have arranged for a vase to be incorporated into the memorial so fresh flowers can be put in place all year round.
Let’s remember them as we pass by our Newark Cemetery UK. As you are now so once were many good people that are buried to all and see. You must not be forgotten, are you prepare to help and follow in my foot steps to help save guard our Newark Cemetery.
Spring flowers around the old Chapels
Over the past 6 years,
Friends of Newark Cemetery have planted over 4000 Spring bulbs around the Chapel, cleaned memorials and benches and have organised nature and historical tours of the Cemetery. A Comfort Book has being produced, containing poems, quotations and scriptural passages, designed to provide comfort and support to bereaving families. Any financial contributions towards the cost of printing would be appreciated.
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Our spiritual being believed to act for us at Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire England |
Trying to found a grave which might be unreadable or difficult to find.
The first instalment (£25k) of the Heritage Lottery Fund grant (£50k) has been received and works have commenced in the Chapel. The cemetery staff had already demolished the breeze block walls, the rotten wooden floor and the old wiring was also removed. This then presented an empty building to a contractor to repair and fit out as appropriate. Technical documentation was prepared by our Architect, Ros Nicholson, for the works tender which was won competitively by Longthorne Limited of Derby.
Newark Cemetery Main Arch with two former Chapels at each end 1856.
Memorial to the Fallen of Newark commemorating those military personnel who lost their lives in conflict since 1914.
On 28th April 2007, Richard Todd OBE, officially unveiled the Memorial to the Fallen in Newark Cemetery on London Road. FoNC has decided to see that the memorial has a display of fresh flowers throughout the year. This is planned to start in November; other local organisations, associated with the armed forces, have pledged their support to this initiative.
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I arise today
Through the strength of heaven;Light of the sun, Splendor of fire,
Swiftness of wind,Depth of the sea,
Stability of earth,
Firmness of rock.
I arise today
Through God’s strength to pilot me;
God’s might to uphold me,
God’s wisdom to guide me,
God’s hand to guard me.
Afar and anear,
Alone or in a multitude.
Christ shield me today
Against wounding:
Christ with me,
Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
Christ on my right,
Christ on my left,
Christ beneath me,
Christ above me,
Christ in me.
I arise today
Through the mighty strength
Of the Lord of Creation
They shall not grow old as we who are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
Friends of Newark cemetery have obtained 50.000 Heritage Lottery funding of one of the Chapels which is a Grade II listed building. The restoration has started in 2009 and was finish in 2010.
Annual tours and walk about takes place by Volunteers. Friends of Newark Cemetery 3rd annual open day with walks around the Cemetery by touring the many graves. We will informing the public of the history of the Polish and Commonwealth War Graves. The history when the cemetery was first opened in 1856. One of our Chapels will be open for the first time since 1977 as a tours and information centre in 2010.
The Cemetery currently has both areas for burials and a Garden of Remembrance for cremated remains.
It now also has a Memorial to the Fallen of Newark commemorating those military personnel who lost their lives in conflict since 1914.
Anyone is welcome to become a Friend of Newark Cemetery; please contact Friends of Newark Cemetery member
Laurence Goff
for Membership details.
Newark Cemetery is located on London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 1FQ
Following the Burial Act of the early 1830’s the Cemetery Committee of Newark Town Council began the search for a piece of land for a cemetery by printing & distributing 200 Handbills “Wanted, in the neighbourhood of Newark, about 5 acres of land suitable for a burial ground.”
There have now been over 36,000 burials within the cemetery with some Common Graves from the previous two centuries having up to 5 burials in each plot.
The Cemetery lies close to the Town Centre on London Road and was not just conceived and built as a memorial and resting place but also as a park for the people of the town.
The cemetery is also important internationally as it contains the Polish War Cemetery and was the historical burial place of General Sikorski ( the wartime leader of Poland ) whose body has now been retuned to Poland, but whose memorial remains.
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Laurence Goff
Let’s Remember the many that are buried in Newark cemetery, Nottinghamshire UK
The Memorial at The National Memorial Arboretum, the UK’s Centre of Remembrance
Remember those who have given up their lives for Freedom
Memorial at the National Arboretum
Memorial at the National Arboretum
This is part of the Royal Artillery Memorial at the National Arboretum
2nd World Wartime air raid on Ransome & Marles the date to Remember is 7th March 1941 on that Friday afternoon. These was a big part of our history during the 2nd Word War, with the most loss of life with 41 killed and another 165 that were injured. It was a huge event we most remember them.
If I Knew
If I knew it would be the last time That I’d see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly and pray the Lord, your soul to keep. If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more. If I knew it would be the last time I’d hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day. If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute to stop and say ”I love you,” instead of assuming you would KNOW I do. If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, well I’m sure you’ll have so many more,
I can’t let just this one slip away. For surely there’s always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight, and we always get a second chance to make everything just right.There will always be another day to say “I love you,”
And certainly there’s another chance to say our “Anything I can do?”
But just in case I might be wrong, and today is all I get, I’d like to say how much I love you and I hope we never forget. Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, young or old alike, And today may be the last chance you get to hold your loved one tight. So if you’re waiting for tomorrow, why not do it today? For if tomorrow never comes, you’ll surely regret the day, That you didn’t take that extra time for a smile, a hug, or a kiss and you were too busy to grant someone, what turned out to be their one last wish. So hold your loved ones close today, and whisper in their ear, Tell them how much you love them and that you’ll always hold them dear Take time to say ”I’m sorry,” “Please forgive me,” “Thank you,” or “It’s okay.” And if tomorrow never comes, you’ll have no regrets about today.
–Anonymous from the Internet
Here is a quote from Theodore Roosevelt : “A man who is good enough to shed blood for his country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards.”
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Chapel Interpretation Centre at Newark Cemetery {left side on the main drive off London Road} is opened by appointment. please contact Laurence Goff Chairman Friends of Newark Cemetery
01636-681878 or friendsofnewarkcemetery@yahoo.co.uk
Our beautiful and historic Newark Cemetery, London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire for over 150 years since 1856. This memorial website is Laurence Goff personal views, I have put it together. It dedicated to the thousands of people since 1856. Many are happy to have a resting place at Newark Cemetery for all to see and view. Having a means of further promoting Newark cemetery, and encouraging interested people to join the tribute.
Friends Of Newark Cemetery
Chairman & Publicity
Laurence Goff
friendsofnewarkcemetery@yahoo.co.uk
We will Remember
