Newark-On-Trent Cemetery, Nottinghamshire UK

We Remember Them not just on Remembrance Day at Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire

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Our beautiful and historic Newark Cemetery, London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire open all year round Summer 8am-8pm, Winter 8am-6pm.

The First World War 1914-1918

Battle of the Somme and life in the trenches

Wreaths laid at the annual ceremony held at Lochnagar Crater, in Remembrance of those lost on 1^st July and the subsequent fighting in the Battle of the Somme 1st July – 18th November 1916. In World War I, the “trenches” were literally trenches dug into dirt or mud to shelter soldiers while they were firing at the enemy. Both sides used them in the fighting. Trench warfare was primarily a defensive tactic, placing soldiers low in the trench for protection, installing barbed wire in front of them in more modern times, and then allowing the soldiers to shoot at the enemy. Trench warfare has been used militarily since Roman times, although it came into widespread use in World War I. The trenches were, of course, dirty. They could often become crowded, so any kind of wound sustained in the trenches was likely to become infected.

The new chapel Interpretation centre is being used by Friends of Newark Cemetery. This lovely building at the East side cemetery former chapel, at the present time will open for visitors by appointment.

Newark Cemetery historical research day on families/casualties both in Newark Cemetery during the Spring of 2012. The Friends of Newark Cemetery are considering holding an Open Day for Historical Research in the Chapel Interpretation Centre, at 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 hoping to encourage 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. We don’t have a definite date yet, we anticipate late March or April 2012. This event will be discussed at The Friends of Newark Cemetery next meeting, to be held at Newark Town Hall in the Pickin Room on Wednesday 8th February 2012. Arrival at 5:30pm for a cuppa meeting will start at 5:45pm.

New volunteers are most welcome for 2012

Laurence Goff
Chairman
Friends of Newark Cemetery

Let’s further promote our Newark Cemetery and encouraging interested people to join the tribute. Together as a fitting tribute who resting place is at Newark Cemetery. Our beautiful and historic Newark Cemetery, London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire for over 150 years.

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

This Memorial plaque is dedicated to the thousands Airmen who served around the Newark-On-Trent during the 2nd World War. It is located on Stodman Street at NatWest Bank, Newark.

Friends of Newark Cemetery next public meeting

Wednesday 8th February 2012, to be held at Newark Town Hall in the Pickin Room arrive for a cuppa at 5:30pm meeting will start at 5.45pm until 7pm.

Location: Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire NG24 1SQ

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Amongst the many well-known local people that are buried in Newark Cemetery include among the many graves are Memorials to some of Newark’s greatest benefactors and people who have helped shape Newark

The new chapel Interpretation centre is being used by Friends of Newark Cemetery. This lovely building at the East side cemetery former chapel, at the present time will open for visitors by appointment.

The centre contains an exhibition of the history of Newark cemetery, Commonwealth, Polish during the World War II and Ransome and Marles. We would like to re-open the centre if we can get more volunteers at the present time it is open by appointment. Starting on 17th April 2012 and every 2nd Saturday each Month until October 2012 we will open from 10am-4pm . We need more volunteers that can be put on rota.

Laurence Goff

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Newark-On-Trent Cemetery War Graves

British, Commonwealth and Polish fighter and bomber squadrons

General Sikorski

During the 2nd World War there were a number of RAF stations within a few miles of Newark, Nottinghamshire from many of which operated squadrons of the Polish Air Force. A special plot was set aside in Newark On-Trent Cemetery for RAF, Commonwealth and Polish burials and this is now the war graves plot for all to see from people across the UK , Poland and the world.

A Memorial Cross which is in Remembrance to Polish Airmen that are also buried. Many Polish Airmen were flying Spitfires fighters and Lancaster bombers for Britain’s Royal Force.

Over 400 Polish Airman and service men are buried from the 2nd World War in Newark cemetery. Many airmen married lived around Newark and their resting place is also in Newark-On-Trent Nottinghamshire, England.

General Sikorski the Polish war time leader was visiting Newark Cemetery in 1941 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 16th July, 1943.

Fifty years later on the 13th September 1993 his remains were removed and taken to Newark Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene and stayed over night before a public Church service “Holy Mass”.

On 14th September 1993 Church service before re-turning home to Poland on the same day

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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 located on London Road at 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.

Newark–On–Trent

Air Bridge Memorial

Newark–On–Trent Commonwealth and Polish War Graves at Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire

British, Commonwealth and Polish fighter and bomber squadrons

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

Let’s Not Forgotten Our Heroes of World War II that are Buried in Newark-On-Trent

We must not forget the Polish Airman and the Commonwealth they fought for freedom against the enemy and didn’t flinch. They fought to the end and then carried on the fight, we should be grateful. We certainly owe them a great deal of credit that they so rightly deserve.

A special plot was set aside in Newark-On-Trent Cemetery for RAF, Commonwealth and Polish burials and this is now the Commonwealth war graves plot for all to see from people across the UK and the world.

Newark-On-Trent Cemetery War Graves

http://t.co/ahSAo7o1 During 1940′s within a few miles of Newark, Notts of which operated squadrons of the RAF, Commonwealth & Polish Force

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Newark cemetery, two former chapels built in 1856 one has been changed into a centre.

We will always Remember them all year Round

Friends of Newark Cemetery will be using the Interpretation centre in the former Eastern Chapel built in 1856

A 19th Century chapel in the grounds of Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire
it is being used as an interpretation centre open to the public first time since after being closed back in 1977

Reopened 11th September 2010

The Heritage Lottery Fund grant (£50k) has been received and works have commenced in the East side former Chapel.The Chapel Interpretation Centre has been fitted with display boards and leaflets etc are being provided by Friends of Newark Cemetery (FoNC). These design works have been running in parallel with the building works. It is anticipated that the boards would show information and images on the history of the Cemetery and Chapels, origins of the practice of burials/cremations etc, famous people buried in, or associated with, the cemetery and flora and fauna in the cemetery. It will also feature pieces regarding the polish connections (Air Bridge and General Sikorski), the commonwealth war graves commission, the travelling community and the memorial to the fallen.

We Remember Them not just on Remembrance Day

Tribute to British Commonwealth and Polish Sacrifice that are buried at Newark Cemetery

Link and Title of pages by Laurence Goff on Newark Cemetery UK Website, just click on page
Home page
General Wladyslaw Sikorski, Prime Minister of Poland’s London-based government in exile
We Remember Them not just on Remembrance Day at Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire
General Sikorski was Laid to Rest in Newark Cemetery From 1943-1993
We must not forget those of the Commonwealth and Polish airmen, they fought for freedom against the enemy and didn’t flinch
Newark, Nottinghamshire England is going back in time over the years since 1856
Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire UK Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War
Thomas Earp who departed this life into the next, former Town Mayor and Newark MP, Died 100 years
A time to pray for our loss friends at Newark Cemetery
Ransome and Marles former factory workers Remembered with a Permanent Memorial in Newark-On-Trent on 7th March 2011
FRIENDS OF NEWARK CEMETERY TRANSLATED INTO POLISH
General Wladyslaw Sikorski
Remember those who have given up their lives for Freedom
If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps was played; this brings out a new meaning of it
Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire, memorial website
Lasting Tribute to British Commonwealth, Polish Airmen and Workers of Ransome and Marles bombing

Remember those who have given up their lives for Freedom

Lasting Tribute to British Commonwealth, Polish Airmen and Workers of Ransome and Marles bombing

If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps was played; this brings out a new meaning of it

Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire, England Since 1856

48 BLATHERWICK’S THAT ARE BURIED IN NEWARK CEMETERY UK From 1858-2011

Chapel Interpretation Centre, Will Be Used By Friends Of Newark Cemetery

Lance Sgt Nathan Cumberland completed the Newark-On-Trent Half Marathon in 2.5 hours

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Memorial at Newark Cemetery photo taken looking through the Arch with two former chapels one on each side

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Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire West side former Chapel built in 1856

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Ransome and Marles ball bearing

The factory the ultimate sacrifice with their memories for years to come

Reginald Senior

Aged 35, died the next day after the bombing on the 8th March 1941 *

Friday, 7th March 1941 when two German planes dropped a series of bombs on and around Ransome and Marles who made made precision bearings for planes,naval gun turrets, trains and road vehicles. A total of 41 people were killed with a further 165 being injured.

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I am grateful to Newark Advertiser for the newspaper pictures and stories.

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Ransome and Marles Newark-On-Trent attack Friday 7th March …

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Bert Emerson helped rescue other survivors of the bombing at Ransome and Marles Newark-On-Trent

Ransome and Marles factory workers in Newark-On-Trent were remembered on 7th March 2011. We will Preserve the ultimate sacrifice with their memories for years to come by families and friends. Welcome to the cause! We’re happy to have you, and hope you’ll get involved and spread awareness by inviting your friends to join us. We did Remember them when Ransome and Marles’ Factory Newark-On-Trent was bombed On Friday 7th March 1941. Let’s Preserve and share any Memories As a result of this raid 29 men and 12 women were killed.

Chris Grant a former Newark town mayor 1991-1992 who Father died when he was age 5 in the Ransome and Marles

bombing. Newark was attacked because of its significance to airfields and war work carried out within the area.

41 Flags We Will Remember Them

Full list of the 41 names that were killed

Roll Call of Names that died

1, George Harold Henry Adams, aged 45 *

2, Wilfred Evelyn Andrew, aged 39 *

**3, Olive Ash, aged 31 * O**

**4, Bertie Augustus Ball, aged 18 * O**

5, Ernest Patrick Beale, aged 27, Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment (Private) *

6, Edward Beaver, aged 26 (Buried in Mansfield) with no Tombstone

7, Harold Vincent Brown, aged 44 *

8, Vivian Maud Castle, aged 18

9, Enid Winifred Hall Cooper, aged 30 ( Buried in Balderton in St Giles Church Yard)

10, Edna May Cottam, aged 19 *

11, Gladys Cummings, aged 21 *

12, William Joseph Dixey, aged 62 *

13, Frederick Flowler, aged 39

**14, George William Godridge, aged 29 * O**

15, Robert Barnsdale Grant, aged 47, his son Chris was only five when his Father died, he became Newark town mayor 50 years later in 1991-1992 *

16, John Henry Green, aged 55, Volunteer Home Guard, 11th Nottinghamshire (Newark) *

17, Horace Grocock, aged 47 ( Buried in Barnby in the Willow)

18, Albert Robert Gyde, aged 42*

**19, Rose Ellen Hall, aged 30 * O**

20, James Hazelby Hanger, aged 29 *

21, Thomas McHallam Hardie, aged 26 *

22, Sybil Harriet Hayden, aged 34

23, Joyce May Kirton, aged 18

**24, Lily Lambert, aged 22 * O**

25, George Felix Lambley, aged 39 *

26, Edith Makins, aged 21 ( Buried in South Collingham)

**27, Frederick William Mann, aged 46 * O**

28, Frederick Markwell, aged 50 ( Balderton ?)

29, Claude Ware Hannah Martin, aged 36 *

**30, Edward E. Martin, aged 46 * O**

**31, Richard Naylor, aged 25 * O**

32, Frederick William Packwood, aged 52 *

33, William Thomas Pepper, aged 18

**34, Frederick Richards, aged 32 * O**

**35, Alfred Mayfield Ridge, aged 68 * O**

36, Reginald William Senior, aged 35, died on the 8th March 1941 *

**37, George Swanwick, aged 38 * O**

38, Norah Trueblood, aged 34, *

39, Esther Evelyn Varney, aged 19, (her body was never found)

40, William Warner, aged 51 *

41 Arthur Worrell, aged 31 *

We were happy to do this tribute, we did Remember the people that died during Ransome and Marles Bombing. 41 were killed 30 are buried in Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire* A Star Buried in Newark Cemetery 20 in total have a Tombstone. O is put after names that do not have a Tombstone.

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Looking out in the heart of the town Newark Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene

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Ron BrainBritish Troops remembered,Fallen,Injured and Serving.

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Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn; At the going down of the sun and in the morning. – WE WILL them.

We did remember them 11th day of the 11th month of the 11th year

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Lance Corporal Kieron Hill was born in Nottingham where he grew up.

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Tribute to British Commonwealth and Polish Sacrifice that are buried at Newark Cemetery Commonwealth and Polish War Graves Are Buried At Newark Cemetery

Over 400 Polish Airmen and service men were killed during the 2nd World War and are buried in Newark Cemetery.

We must not forget the polish Airman and the Commonwealth they fought for freedom against the enemy and didn’t flinch. They fought to the end and then carried on the fight, we should be grateful. We certainly owe them a great deal of credit that they so rightly deserve.

Newark – On – Trent Cemetery War Graves. 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. A Memorial Cross which is in Remembrance to Polish Airmen that are also buried. Many Polish Airmen were flying Spitfires fighters for Britain’s Royal Force 400 Polish Airman are buried from the 2nd World War in Newark cemetery. Many airmen married lived around Newark and since are also buried in Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire, England. General Sikorski the Polish war time leader was visiting Newark Cemetery in 1941 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 16th July, 1943. 50 years later on the 13th-14th September 1993, his ashes were brought back to Poland. Each year British and Polish servicemen honoured at Newark service, candles lit to honour the fallen on the last Sunday in October starting at 2:45pm 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.

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After the 2nd World War many of the Polish stayed in and around Newark and the UK. Many had chosen Newark as their final resting place over the years since. Our tribute we should be grateful to them, Newark-On-Trent has had close links with Poland over the years.

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Also together with the British Commonwealth that joined the Royal Air Force with, Royal Australian Air Force {6 died RAAF}, Royal Canadian Air Force {17 died RCAF}, Royal New Zealand Air Force {3 died RNZAF}, RAF, British service men and Cadets {44} plus a number are buried around the outside Commonwealth and Polish War graves.

Over the years many of the Polish stayed in the UK and had chosen Newark as their final resting place over the years since. Our tribute we should be grateful to them, Newark has had close links with Poland over the years.

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Polish War Graves Sign is Located on London Road, Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire UK

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The annual All Souls’ Day Ceremony of Remembrance organised by the Polish Air Force Association will be held in the Commonwealth War Graves Section of Newark Cemetery held on the last Sunday in October each year.

There is a procession from the Newark cemetery gates on London Road starting at 3pm.

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Annual All Souls

At Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire Commonwealth and Polish War Graves Newark held

on the last Sunday in October at 3pm from

the Main Gate on London Road, Newark-On-Trent

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Annual All Souls

We Remember The Airmen that died at Newark Cemetery,
Nottinghamshire

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Annual

Air Bridge held on the last Sunday in September also on from the Main Gate, London Road, Newark at 2pm with a parade up the Drive the to the Air Bridge Memorial

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15th July 1941

General Wladyslaw Sikorski visited Newark Cemetery to unveil a Memorial Cross dedicated to Polish servicemen who had died fighting alongside the British was buried from 1943 – 1993 until General Wladyslaw Sikorski remains was exhumed from Newark Cemetery after 50 years on 13th September 1993. He was so impressed with the care of the War graves and requested that should he die while Poland was still occupied he would like to be buried in Newark Cemetery UK until once again his Country was free once again. General Wladyslaw Sikorski remains was exhumed from Newark Cemetery after 50 years on 13th September 1993.

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FRIENDS OF NEWARK CEMETERY

Stowarzyszenie o nazwie Friends of Newark Cemetery powstało w listopadzie 2005 z myślą o niesieniu pomocy służbom odpowiedzialnym za opiekę nad cmentarzem, a także promowaniu go jako jednego z najbardziej urokliwych i ważnych ze względu na wartości historyczne zakątków miasta. Mając to na uwadze, wzięliśmy udział m. in. w obchodach 150 rocznicy założenia Cmentarza, mających miejsce 7 października 2007, a prowadzonych przez Burmistrza miasta. Friends of Newark Cemetery przygotowują i prowadzą też odbywające się co roku Dni Otwarte cmentarza w the Interpretation Centre (budynek dawnej kaplicy).

DZIAŁALNOŚĆ

Na przestrzeni kilku ostatnich lat zasadziliśmy ponad 2000 roślin w pobliżu kaplicy, czyściliśmy pomniki i malowaliśmy ławki. Członkowie stowarzyszenia cały czas instalują budki dla ptaków, a także wytyczają obszary porośnięte dziką roślinnością i oprowadzają zorganizowane wycieczki po cmentarzu skupiając się na zagadnieniach zarówno historycznych, jak też przyrodniczych.

Pomagamy w walce z wandalizmem, a także inną, szkodliwą dla cmentarza, działalnością, ponadto we współpracy z Town Council dążymy do rozwiązania tego typu problemów. Jednym z naszych podstawowych celów jest udzielanie pomocy oraz informacji wszystkim odwiedzającym cmentarz oraz the Chapel Interpretation Centre, w związku z czym dążymy do zintensyfikowania dyżurów.

Jedną z ciekawszych inicjatyw Friends of Newark Cemetery stało się wydanie tzw. Comfort Book – zbioru wierszy, cytatów i ustępów z Pisma Świętego, przygotowanej z myślą o rodzinach zmarłych. W trakcie pracy nad książką poprosiliśmy o pomoc mieszkańców Newark pytając o to, jakie teksty i wiersze chcieliby w niej zobaczyć.

CHCESZ POMÓC?

Zapraszamy wszystkich chętnych. Prosimy o kontakt mailowy, listowny lub telefoniczny.

E-mail: friendsofnewarkcemetery@yahoo.co.uk

Telefon: 07526950194

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Friends of Newark Cemetery

Mr Laurence Goff

Newark Town Hall, Market Place

NG24 1DU, Newark, Nottinghamshire

Uwaga: możliwy kontakt w języku polskim.

Remembrance held at Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire

Cadet Keith Couzin-Wood the youngest that died at age 16 during the 2nd World War. He was killed in a plane crash, aged 16, in 1942. Keith, who was on his first flight, was in an RAF Hampden bomber from 408 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force, when it stalled and crashed soon after take off from RAF Balderton.

Memorial to the Fallen at Newark Cemetery

A LASTING tribute to mark the ultimate sacrifice made by Newark’s fallen heroes has been officially unveiled 2007

Memorial to the Fallen of 603 Newark residents that have lost their lives in conflict since 1914 to the present day. Located at Newark Cemetery, Main Gate, London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire

Friends of Newark Cemetery laid a wreath at Newark Cemetery War Memorial to the Fallen, we will Remember them

Remembering them, Newark Cemetery Our Tribute

Memorial 603 that lost their lives in conflict since 1914 to the present day. Tribute at Newark Cemetery War Memorial to the Fallen

During the First World War, we are grateful that both local newspapers, ran extensive coverage on local casualties, which are of great interest and value for those researching their family history.

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.

Wearing your Poppy with Pride

Newark Cemetery

We Will Remember them

We Should Remember Them not just on Remembrance Day

Where would we be without them, they are appreciated

Let’s wear our poppy with pride to Remembrance of all those that died in the British and Commonwealth forces 1914 – 1918, 1939 – 1945 and for every War or Conflict our British Forces have been in over the years.

Newark Parish Church, St. Mary Magdalene in Nottinghamshire

Laurence Goff Visiting Newark Cemetery at Memorial to the Fallen

On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, 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.
On the eve of Remembrance Day the children of Newark laid wreathes besides Newark War Memorials next to The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene.
It’s heartening to see people still remember the sacrifices made by strangers so that we can all live in peace.

There will always be men and women braver than ourselves

TOGETHER WITH THE LANDS OF THE FREE! WE WILL DEFEAT TERRORISMS

God bless you all past & present and give you strength to carry on, you are all hero’s & never forgotten

From the 1st World War

Thomas Hall died of this wounds in France during the 1st World War

Newark Town Mayor Cllr Bryan Richardson Speaks regarding the Polish during the 2nd World War around Newark Air Fields http://t.co/NAr7m6xU

There will always be men and women braver than ourselves, Rest in Peace

The Queen arrives with other members of the royal family at the Cenotaph for the remembrance service

We Remember Them On Remembrance Day across UK and Commonwealth

British Commonwealth and Polish war graves at Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire England

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Polish Memorial and graves at Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire

We Remember Them not just on Remembrance Day

Let’s Remember Them not just on Remembrance Day

We Will Remember Them

Rememberance Day Canada

Many Thanks To Margaret Tarrant Isaacs’s Photos – Rememberance Day Canada and A Former Resident of The UK

We Remember Them not just on Remembrance Day

Lance Corporal Ivano Violino, known as Sean, was killed while serving in Afghanistan on Monday, 17 September, 2007, aged 29. He was described by his commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Richard Wardlaw, as “experienced and dedicated … the very epitome of a modern professional soldier, who lived life to the full and gave his all to the Army, his comrades and to his family.” Lance Corporal Violino was born in Salford, Manchester. He joined the Army at 24 and, having completed combat and driver training, joined the Kent-based 36 Engineer Regiment in February 2003. He took part in Operation TELIC in Kuwait and was promoted to Lance Corporal in October 2004, receiving recognition for his high professional standards. At the start of 2007 he was cross-posted with 20 Field Squadron and took part in construction exercises in Canada.

He arrived in Afghanistan on 2 September, 2007, and was the first fatality from his regiment. Lance Corporal Adam Cornelius, a close friend, said: “Sean was an all round good guy. I will remember Sean best for his ‘Cheeky Chappy’ attitude to life both in and out of work. His death is a massive loss as he was an individual who had so much to give to others.” Lance Corporal Violino was married to Katey Anne and had eight-year-old twins from a previous marriage, Ellie and Lewis. He was an Army canoeist and regularly represented his regiment at rugby. His wife said: “Sean will be sadly missed for his infectious enthusiasm for life and his desire to be everyone’s friend. He was popular with everyone he met and was loved by friends and family alike. Sean was very proud to be a member of the Armed Forces, in particular the Royal Engineers. The world is a poorer place without Sean.” He was killed in an explosion during a routine convoy to transport vital engineering equipment to a Forward Operating Base in the Helmand province. Despite the best efforts of the Air Medical Emergency Response Team, Lance Corporal Violino was pronounced dead on arrival at the field hospital at Camp Bastion. Defence Secretary Des Browne said: “The death of Lance Corporal Violino is profoundly tragic. The Army has lost a highly professional soldier and his death is an immense blow to all who knew him. I hope that his family, friends and comrades will draw comfort from the fact that he died doing a job he clearly excelled at.”

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. God looked around his garden in heaven and found an empty space. Then he looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and just lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful now as he only takes the best people.

Our Heroes in memory of father-of-two, Lance Corporal Ivano ‘Sean’ Violino, 29 who went to school in Newark-On-Trent and whose family still live in the town. He was killed in Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan, on September 17, 2007. RIP He joined the Army in January 2002 and had previously served in Kuwait before being promoted to Lance Corporal in October 2004. His Enthusiastic, dedicated and promising Lance Corporal killed in Afghanistan we will Remember.

He Wishes For The Cloths Of Heaven

Had I the heavens’ embroidered cloths,
Enwrought with golden and silver light,
The blue and the dim and the dark cloths
Of night and light and the half-light,
I would spread the cloths under your feet:
But I, being poor, have only my dreams;
I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams.

by W. B. Yeats

For The Fallen
With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children,
England mourns for her dead across the sea.
Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit,
Fallen in the cause of the free.

Solemn the drums thrill; Death august and royal
Sings sorrow up into immortal spheres,
There is music in the midst of desolation
And a glory that shines upon our tears.

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 grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years contemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

They mingle not with their laughing comrades again;
They sit no more at familiar tables of home;
They have no lot in our labour of the day-time;
They sleep beyond England’s foam.

But where our desires are and our hopes profound,
Felt as a well-spring that is hidden from sight,
To the innermost heart of their own land they are known
As the stars are known to the Night;

As the stars that shall be bright when we are dust,
Moving in marches upon the heavenly plain;
As the stars that are starry in the time of our darkness,
To the end, to the end, they remain.

An ex-Royal Marine is set to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to raise cash for forces charity Help For Heroes.Gavin Stewart is hoping to raise £3,000 for the charity, which helps injured servicemen and women, and is holding a fundraising quiz night at Chinnor Rugby Club, near Thame, on Friday, November 13, to raise more money towards the climb.

Entry costs £5 per person with a maximum team of six, with a range of prizes on offer for the winners.

To book your team’s place at the event, call Gavin on 07966 511472. To sponsor Gavin’s trip up Kilimanjaro, visit www.justgiving.com/gavinstewart

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

by Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae

If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you;
If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,
But make allowance for their doubting too:
If you can wait and not be tired by waiting,
Or, being lied about, don’t deal in lies,
Or being hated don’t give way to hating,
And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise;

If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;
If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim,
If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster
And treat those two impostors just the same:.
If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken
Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools,
Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,
And stoop and build’em up with worn-out tools;

If you can make one heap of all your winnings
And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss,
And lose, and start again at your beginnings,
And never breathe a word about your loss:
If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew
To serve your turn long after they are gone,
And so hold on when there is nothing in you
Except the Will which says to them: “Hold on!”

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue,
Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch,
If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you,
If all men count with you, but none too much:
If you can fill the unforgiving minute
With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run,
Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it,
And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!

by Rudyard Kipling

Where would we be without them, they are appreciated

We will Remember them

During the 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 in Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire with the most loss of life with 41 killed and another 165 that were injured. It was a huge event we most remember them and every day.

Ransome and Marles, the air raid will be Remembered with a permanent Memorial in Newark Parish Church. We will Remember them in time for the 70 Anniversary on 7th March 1941-2011.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 as part of our history, we most remember them and every day.

Laurence Goff

Newark Town Councillor and Friends of Newark Cemetery Chairman

Ransome and Marles factory bombing on 7th March 1941, 41 were killed 30 in total are buried in our cemetery.

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Ransome and Marles Newark Notts their ultimate sacrifice to work in dangerous places during the war will not be in vain t. co/BfXFObuP

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We are also grateful to ~Newark Town Council~ that it letting Friends of Newark Cemetery use the Chapel Interpretation Centre open by appointment for groups.

We would like to re-open the centre on weekends from 2-4pm starting on 1st April 2012. We need two volunteers that can be put on rota.

The new chapel Interpretation centre is being used by Friends of Newark Cemetery. This lovely building at the East side cemetery former chapel, at the present time will open for visitors by appointment.

The centre contains an exhibition of the history of Newark cemetery, Commonwealth, Polish during the World War II and Ransome and Marles. We would like to re-open the centre on weekends from 2-4pm starting on 1st April 2012. We need two volunteers that can be put on rota.

Let’s further promote our Newark Cemetery and encouraging interested people to join the tribute. Together as a fitting tribute who resting place is at Newark Cemetery. Our beautiful and historic Newark Cemetery, London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire for over 150 years.

Friends of Newark Cemetery next public meeting

Wednesday 8th February 2012, to be held at Newark Town Hall in the Pickin Room arrive for a cuppa at 5:30pm meeting will start at 5.45pm until 7pm.

Historical research day on families/casualties both in Newark Cemetery during the Spring of 2012

The Friends of Newark Cemetery are considering holding an Open Day for Historical Research in the Chapel Interpretation Centre, at 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 hoping to encourage 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. We don’t have a definite date yet, we anticipate late March or April 2012. This event will be discussed at The Friends of Newark Cemetery next meeting, to be held at Newark Town Hall in the Pickin Room on Wednesday 8th February 2012. Arrival at 5:30pm for a cuppa meeting will start at 5:45pm.

New volunteers are most welcome for 2012.

Laurence Goff
Chairman
Friends of Newark Cemetery

This memorial website is Laurence Goff personal views, I have put it together and do not represent Newark Town Council . It dedicated to the thousands of people since 1856. I am happy to show you around Newark Cemetery for all to see and view. Having a means of further promoting Newark cemetery, and encouraging interested people to join the tribute.

Laurence Goff

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Chairman Friends of Newark Cemetery Volunteer and Chairman

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Newark-On-Trent Cemetery, Nottinghamshire we will remember them

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NEWARK-ON-TRENT CEMETERY UK – WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

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The Cemetery lies close to the Town Centre on London Road and have a number of memorials. The cemetery is also important internationally as it contains the Commonwealth and 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.

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.

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.

Newark, Nottinghamshire, England UK. Back in the 2005 Friends of Newark Cemetery and started we offer suggestions to Newark Town Council on ways to improve the service and facilities of the Cemetery. We are happy to have Walking Tours of our local cemetery which was first open over 150 years ago 1856. A website has been set up www.newarkcemeteryuk.wordpress.com/ and since then I have become preoccupied with sharing the history and stories of the people that are buried. You can find out more about what we are do by visiting Newark Cemetery Chapel interpretation Centre which has lot’s of history information it is open by volunteers on the weekends from 2-4pm also open by appointment for for tours.

Friends of Newark cemetery (FoNC) instigated and organised the 150th Anniversary of the Cemetery. The event took place on the 7th October 2006 and was opened by the Mayor of Newark. There were displays from Bereavement Groups and the War Graves Commission. There were historical trails and wildlife displays. FoNC hope to hold a yearly Open Day to include both Historical and Wildlife Trails.The next open dayat the cemetery is 8-11 September 2011

A Comfort Book is being produced, containing poems, quotations and scriptural passages, designed to provide comfort and support to bereaving families. Members of the public have been asked to submit any poems they would like to be included and it is hoped to have the book ready by the end of the year. Any financial contributions towards the cost of printing would be appreciated.

Anyone is welcome to join Friends of Newark Cemetery as a member be a volunteer or attend our monthly meetings; please contact the Chairman Laurence Goff 01636-681878, Email: friendsofnewarkcemetery@yahoo.co.uk or leave a message at the Newark Town Hall 01636-680333

Laurence Goff

Chairman

Friends of Newark Cemetery

Howard Heeley on the Poles in World War Two

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Newark-On-Trent Cemetery Nottinghamshire

Friends of Newark Cemetery Monthly Meeting

Wednesday to be held in the New Year 4th January 2012, at Newark Town Hall, Pickin room at 5:30pm for a Cuppa. The Public meeting will start at 5:45pm until 7pm finish. You are most welcome.

Chapel Interpretation Centre at Newark cemetery will open every Weekend by appointmemt.

Friends of Newark Cemetery laid a wreath at Newark Cemetery War Memorial to the Fallen

Newark-On-Trent is also important internationally as it contains a War Graves Cemetery, which includes graves of many Polish airmen, and was the historical burial place of General Sikorski (the wartime leader of Poland) whose body has now been returned to Poland, but whose memorial remains. There is also a Memorial to the Fallen of Newark commemorating, by name, those local military personnel who lost their lives in conflict since 1914. A further monument to war time confilict is the Air Bridge Monument which remembers the aircrew who died, during world war two, supporting the popular uprising in Warsaw in 1944.

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“At this time we remember with affection and pride the Polish air and ground crew who fought so valiantly throughout the WAR of 1939-45. Their courage and gallantry became legendary. The Royal Air Force was honoured by their presence, inspired by their example and enlivened by their gaiety. We salute a brave band.”
Air Chief Marshal Sir John Grandy GCB, KBE, DSO.

The 301 (Polish) Bomber Squdron“At this time we remember with affection and pride the Polish air and ground … Squadron’s aircraft: 22 July 1940 Fairey Battle ►Oct 1940 Wellington MkI …

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Fairey Battle – Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe Fairey Battle was a British single-engine light bomber built by the Fairey Aviation Company …. 301 (Polish) Squadron in a raid on Boulogne, and Nos. …

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No. 301 Polish Bomber Squadron – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia301 (Polish) Squadron by the British authorities, the new squadron also received the … the squadron was equipped with 16 outdated Fairey Battle bombers. …

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Fairey “Battle”. Turkish & No.301 Squadron Paint Schemes Added. …. when No.301 (Polish) Squadron bombed Boulogne and Nos.12 and 142 Squadrons bombed …

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No. 301 Polish Bomber Squadron: Facts, Discussion Forum, and …
301 (Polish) Squadron by the British authorities, the new squadron

The official website of the Newark Air Museum, which currently displays 68 aircraft and cockpit sections from across the history of aviation.

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Opening Times – News & Information – Aircraft List – Museum Shop

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Located on part of the former World War Two airfield at Winthorpe in eastern Nottinghamshire. There’s a diverse collection of aircraft and cockpit sections covering the history of aviation. The aircraft on display include 10 National Benchmark aircraft; 29 Significant aircraft and 18 Noteworthy aircraft as listed in the National Aviation Heritage Register. Nearly two thirds of the exhibits are now displayed inside. In addition to the aircraft the museum displays a diverse display of aviation artifacts Open 10.00am – 5.00pm.

Newark Air Museum, The Showground, Winthorpe, Newark, Notts, NG24 2NY

50.000 Heritage Lottery funding of one of the Chapels which is a Grade II listed building.

On 28th April 2007, Richard Todd OBE, officially unveiled the Memorial to the Fallen in Newark Cemetery on London Road.

Newark Air Museum, The Showground, Winthorpe, Newark, Notts, NG24 2NY

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Friends of Newark Cemetery meeting is scheduled

on 26th January 2011 at 5.30pm held at Newark town hall in Pickin room. AGM 30th March 2011

Interpretation Centre at Newark Cemetery in the former Chapel on the East side, It is fitted with displays boards & leaflets.

The images are full of history of the Cemetery and the two former Chapels, origins of the practice of burials/cremations etc, famous people buried in, or associated

with, the cemetery and flora and fauna in the cemetery. It could also feature pieces regarding the polish connections (Air Bridge and General Sikorski),

the commonwealth war graves commission, the travelling community and the memorial to the fallen.

Anyone is welcome to become a Friends of Newark Cemetery;

please contact Friends of Newark Cemetery Email: friendsofnewarkcemetery@yahoo.co.uk

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Let’s offer suggestions to Newark Town Council on ways to improve the service

and facilities of Newark Cemetery in future years working together for good of all.

Young people in Newark-On-Trent Cemetery Flowers

were placed at the Memorial

In Memory of Our Fallen Heroes

Our Heroes in memory of father-of-two, Lance Corporal Ivano ‘Sean’ Violino, 29 who went to school in Newark-On-Trent and whose family still live in the town. He was killed in Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan, on September 17, 2007. RIP. He joined the Army in January 2002 and had previously served in Kuwait before being promoted to Lance Corporal in October 2004. His Enthusiastic, dedicated and promising Lance Corporal killed in Afghanistan we will Remember.

Greater Love Hath No Man Than This That a Man Lay Down His Life For His Friend. Lance Corporal Ivano Violino killed in Afghanistan

It is with immense sadness that the Ministry of defence must confirm the death of Corporal Ivano Violino from 20 Field Squadron, 36 Engineer Regiment in southern Afghanistan on Monday 17th September 2007.

Corporal Violino was commanding an FL12 Self-Loading Dump Truck on a routine logistics convoy, moving vital engineering equipment to a Forward Operating Base 19km north east of the town of Gereshk in Helmand province, when his vehicle was caught in an explosion. Despite the best efforts of the Air Medical Emergency Response Team who arrived on the scene shortly after the explosion, Corporal Violino was sadly pronounced dead on arrival at the field hospital at Camp Bastion. RIP

He rejoined the army on 18 January 2002. Having completed basic training at 3 Royal Military Engineering Regiment and driver training at the defence School of Transport, Leaconfield, he joined Combat Support Troop, 50 Headquarters and Support Squadron, 36 Engineer Regiment in Selby, North Yorkshire, on 11th February 2003. He was an Army canoeist and had taken part in the Devizes to Westminster race, which gained him his place to represent the army. He also represented his regiment at rugby.

In March 2003 he took part in Operation TELIC in Kuwait. He was promoted to Lance Corporal in October 2004 and in April 2006 he was cross-posted to within 36 Engineer Regiment, to Support Troop, 20 Field Squadron in Maidstone, Kent. He deployed to Canada in February 2007 – when the winter is in full swing and below -20 degrees centigrade is usual – to construct and upgrade facilities at the British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS).

Serving in the pre-deployment training for Afghanistan with his Squadron with 52 Infantry Brigade on Salisbury Plain and live firing exercises on the Thetford Training Area. Prior to the training he was selected for promotion to Corporal. He arrived in Afghanistan on 2nd September 2007. Two months prior to this he had married Katey Anne (known as Katey) and had eight-year-old twins from a previous relationship, Ellie and Lewis. He was promoted to Corporal a few days before he died, aged 29, and died in the Sangin Valley, at just after 3.30pm local time. He is buried in Shipbourne, Kent close to where he and his wife lived.

A brave and True Soldier

plus a Wonderful Person to all

A Great Dad

We will Never Forget You’

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 Fight Men that have defend our Freedom around the World, we should not forget this.

The Cemetery currently has both areas for burials and this lovely Garden of Remembrance for cremated remains.

Newark Town Mayor Councillor Rita Crowe 2009

we will Remember.

44 British Servicemen during the 2nd World war were killed and are buried in Newark Cemetery

Royal Australian Air Force, 1922-1948

The Royal Australian Air Force Ensign was approved in its current form by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1981 and proclaimed an Australian Flag by His Excellency the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1982. This effectively made the Ensign the Battle Ensign of the RAAF. Accordingly the Ensign is always to be treated with the dignity and respect befitting the proud history of the RAAF.

6 ARAF Australian Airmen were killed during the 2nd World war and are

buried inNewark Cemetery

Ensign of the Royal Canadian Air Force

16 CRAF Canadian Airmen were killed during the 2nd World war and are buried in Newark Cemetery

Ensign of the Royal New Zealand Air Force

3 RNZAF New Zealand Airmen were killed during the 2nd World war and are buried in Newark Cemetery

By courtesy of the Trustees of the Royal Air Force Museum London .

Flags of Canada

In Flanders Fields

John McCrae

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders Fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders Fields.

By courtesy of the Trustees of the Royal Air Force Museum London.

Friends of Newark Cemetery was started in November 2005. We are looking for new members. Our aims to help improve and promote the services and facilities of Newark Cemetery all year round.

Fresh flowers throughout the year at Memorial at Newark Cemetery next to front gate off London Road, Newark

Memorial to the Fallen in Newark Cemetery on London Road. Friends of Newark Cemetery{FoNC} has decided to see that the memorial has a display of fresh flowers throughout the year. Friends of Newark Cemetery was started in November 2005. We are looking for new members. Our aims to help improve and promote the services and facilities of Newark Cemetery all year round.

Anyone is welcome to become a member

Friends of Newark Cemetery Member

Newark Cemetery Memorial to the Airbridge

A lovely winter of 2009 which was a snow at Newark Cemetery.

Many people visit from all over the UK and the World with tresured memories.

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It now also has a Memorial to the Fallen of Newark commemorating those military personnel who lost their lives in conflict since 1914.

Snowy Season at Newark Cemetery the main drive taken by Laurence Goff 5th Feb 2009

All Souls Newark-On-Trent Cemetery We will Remember them. Conflicts of long, long ago will not be forgotten

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. 2.000 Polish had been kill during the 2nd World War with 423 that were buried in Newark Cemetery fighting and help this country

We will Remember them.

During the Second World War there were a number of Polish 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 Polish Air Force since Second World War. Many Polish Airmen that served both countries married and stayed in the UK and still have families in Newark and across the UK. They are also buried in Newark Cemetery among friends that gave their lives for Freedom, we will not forget the brave Airmen who are go buried in Newark Cemetery.

411 Polish burials were made since the Second World War, with more Polish Airmen that remained and lived since the War have been added around the outside of the Polish War graves since. A Memorial cross to the Polish airmen buried here was erected in the plot and unveiled on 14th July 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 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. General Sikorski’s remains were returned to Poland in 1993, but there is still a Memorial to him at Newark.General Wladyslaw Sikorski

Władysław Eugeniusz Sikorski (May 20, 1881 – July 4, 1943; Polish pronunciation: [vu̯aˈdɨsu̯af ɕiˈkɔrski] (listen)) was a Polish military and political leader. He was born in Tuszów Narodowy a village in the present-day Subcarpathian Voivodeship of south-eastern Poland, which at the time was part of Austria-Hungary, one of Poland’s three partitioners. Prior to World War I, he established and participated in several underground organizations that promoted the cause of Polish independence. He fought with distinction in the Polish Legionsduring World War I, and later in the newly created Polish Army during the Polish-Soviet War (1919 to 1921). In that war he played a prominent role in the decisive Battle of Warsaw, when Soviet forces, expecting an easy final victory, were surprised and routed by the Polish counterattack.

In the early years of the Second Polish Republic, Sikorski held government posts including prime minister (1922 to 1923) and minister of military affairs (1923 to 1924). Following Józef Piłsudski‘s May Coup (1926) and the installation of the Sanacja government, he fell out of favor with the new regime. Up until, and throughout 1939, he remained in the opposition, and wrote several books on the art of warfare and on Polish foreign relations.

During World War II he became Prime Minister of the Polish Government in Exile, Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Armed Forces, and a vigorous advocate of the Polish cause on the diplomatic scene. He supported the reestablishment of diplomatic relations between Poland and the Soviet Union, which had been severed after the Soviet alliance with Germany in the 1939 invasion of Poland. In April 1943, however, Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin broke off Soviet-Polish diplomatic relations following Sikorski’s request that theInternational Red Cross investigate the Katyń massacre. In July 1943, Sikorski was killed in a plane crash into the sea immediately on takeoff from Gibraltar.

422 Polish airmen are buried during the Second World War, with more Polish Airmen that remained and lived since the War have been added around the outside of the Polish War graves since. A Memorial cross to the Polish airmen buried here was erected in the plot and unveiled on 14th July 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 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. General Sikorski’s remains were returned to Poland in 1993, but there is still a Memorial to him at Newark.

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 Newark Cemetery.

Died when the plane he was travelling in crashed over Gibraltar 4th July 1943. Whilst returning from visiting Polish soldiers in the Middle East.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 body was returned to Poland when it was a free Country 14th September 1993.

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:

Newark Cemetery Another event that is held on the last Sunday in October organised by the Polish Air Force Association. This takes place at 3pm each year.

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. 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.

We will Remember them

All Souls 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 second 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.

Around 100 people at the service were Polish war veterans wearing their uniforms and medals, who proceeded through the cemetery from London Road to the Polish war memorial, carrying their standards. Let’s hope that here at Newark Cemetery the resting place of our comrades and three Polish Presidents in exile, that they are remembered by the Polish and Briish communities in future years.

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. Many trying to found a grave which might be unreadable or difficult to read.

We have a number of our graves at risk. We have obtained 50.000 Heritage Lottery funding of one of the Chapels which is a Grade II listed building. The restoration will start in 2009.

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.

Over the past 4 years, Friends of Newark Cemetery (FoNC) have planted Spring bulbs around the Chapel, cleaned memorials and benches and have organised nature and historical tours of the Cemetery.

Laurence Goff

On 28th April 2007

Newark 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. The Cemetery currently has both areas for burials and a Garden of Remembrance for cremated remains.

Plot Number West side WM 59

Picture and grave of 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“.

Among the many well-known local people that are buried in Newark Cemetery include among the many graves are Memorials to some of Newark’s greatest benefactors and people who have helped shape Newark which I have listed.

Joseph Gilstrap, Plot WT 149, born 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 father of Sir William Gilstrap (brewer) and innkeeper of the ‘Hotel’ in Kirkgate and Cafferata family, plaster and brick manufacturers.

Mayor’s of Newark

Another Mayor, who will go down in history was born in London and moved to Newark he 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 45 of his family are buried in Newark Cemetery, Mayor’s of Newark Beacher Tidd Pratt Mayor 7 times 1877-1878 two years and 1885, 1886 and 1887 three years, 1896 and 1901, Thomas Earp 1869 and 1891-1892 for two years William Oliver 1884, Oliver Quibell 1907-1908 for two years. Kate Quibell the very first woman Mayor 1957 husband died at age 49 is buried in our cemetery she moved away to her three son’s in Sussex.

Thomas Earp, Plot WP 43,1830–1910, Mayor Benefactor and Brewer (co-founder of Gilstrap & Co); William H. Cubley, Plot WO 129, 1816–1896, artist; Mayor 1866. William Newzam Nicholson, Plot WO 134, Agricultural implement maker and Benefactor, MP for Newark; Sir William Newzam Prior Nicholson. Plot WO 134, 1872–1949. Artist son of Willam Newzan Nicholson.

The list of Quibell’s that are buried in Newark Cemetery UK To all the family of Quibell’s from 1873 to 1974 that are buried in Newark Cemetery

Formor Newark Mayor and MP

Elm Avenue side of Newark CemeteryUK. The left side which is the East

1916, Plot EF 46, Major Samuel Boyd Quibell died from the 2nd world war of wound in Germany 5th Feb…

1883, Plot EL 52, William died age 78, on the 27th Oct buried 30th Oct 1883

Three Quibell’s in this photo left William Oliver middle Oliver right side Ernest, Thomas Sarah. Kate Amelia Quibell was the first woman Councillor 1n 1935 and our fist woman Mayor in 1957. I am sorry she was not returned to be buried with her husband who died at age 49. She was the eldest daughter of George Chandler she was born 12th Feb 1884.

She moved to Newark from Surrey in 1905.

We have 16 names plus one of the Quibell family . The first woman Councillor in 1935 and Mayor of Newark was Kate Amelia Quibell 1957. Married at age 21 to Ernest Hall, he died at just age 49, and they had three son’s Noel Quibell a Managing Director of grocery and provision firm in Brighton Sussex, Tom who was lecured at Manchester University, Dr Philip Quibell of challey Sussex. After she gave a lifetime of public service to Newark town and county and voluntary work. In 1935 Kate Amerlia Quibell won a by-election Newark Council first woman Councillor. Ten years late she became a County Councillor and Magistrate. In her 8o’s she moved to Sussex and died on 25 May 1975 at age 91 at St George’s Reteat ,Ditchling Common Sussex

E stands for East with letter from the list A-W and the row by numbers.

1873, Plot EI 51, John Harvey born

16 Dec 1871, died age 2, on the 17th March buried 20th March 1883. Parents of William Oliver and Eleanor Boyd Quibell his father was Mayor of Newark 1884 all three on one monument

1883, Plot EL 52, William died age 78, on the 27th Oct buried 30th Oct 1883

1920 Plot EI 51, Eleanor Boyd died age 83 on the 27th Dec buried

31st Dec 1920. Husband William Oliver son John Harvey died age two all

1921, Plot EH 45, Sarah Alice died age 72 on the 30th Sept buried 3rd Oct 1921

1926, Plot EH 46, Ernest Hall, born 17th Feb 1876, buried at age 49

3rd Oct 1926 Father Thomas, Mother Sarah Alice and Sister Alice
936, Plot WH 134, Emma Walster Quibell, Husband

1937, Plot WH 134, George Walster Quibell Wife

1945, Plot EF 46, Oliver Mayor of Newark for 2 years from 1907-1908.

Born 1863 died age 81 buried 22nd Feb 1945 was also JP. Wife Elizabeth Oliver Henry in on the back of his Parents monument died age 13 three on one monument

1953, Plot EH 47, Alice Leavers Maude Quibell born 8th Dec 1873, died age 79 buried 13th March 1953 daughter of Thomes , Sarah Alice and brother Ernest

1956, Plot EF 46, Elizabeth, also Mayoress of Newark 1907-1908,died age 90 4th June buried 7th June 1956.Husband of Oliver and son Oliver Henry died age 13

1974, Plot EH 47 Kathleen Mary, died at age 97 buried 20th March 1974

To all the family of Quibell’s from 1873 to 1974 that are buried in Newark Cemetery.

47 blatherwicks that are buried in newark cemetery uk in newark cemetery uk

Newark Mayors

Mr Cyril Parlby was Newark Town Mayor 1942 and again the next year 1943. He first joined the Advertiser staff as a reporter moving up to editor


	Becher Tidd Pratt died 15th december 1908 Newark Mayor 7 times

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. You can see British Commonwealth Airmen and Polish burials were made which total over 400. Newark Cemetery also contains 49 scattered around the Newark Cemetery UK who are also buried from the First World War. A Memorial Cross which is in rememberance to the Polish Airmen that are also buried. 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. Who lost their lives in the crash at Roe Wood Farm in June 1941. The Wellington bomber had been hit by enemy fire while returning from bombing the German City of Bremen. You mignt have someone or a good friends in our Newark Cemetery UK since 1856. So pay them a persoan vistit from time to time. Though parted from our sight, be with them, within forever with outstretched arms.

Founding member of Friends of Newark Cemetery and interim Chairman 2005.

Newark Town Mayor 2008 Cllr Harry Molyneux at last year 2008 Airbridge service and the opening of our Friends Support Centre at the main lodge off London Road which is open on Thursday from 2-4pm by appointment.

The Town Mayor of Newark for the Civic Year, 2008-2009

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

Newark Cemetery

FONC instigated and organised the 150th Anniversary of the Cemetery. The event took place on the 7th October 2006 and was opened by the Mayor of Newark. There were displays from Bereavement Groups and the War Graves Commission. There were historical trails and wildlife displays. FONC hope to hold a yearly Open Day to include both Historical and Wildlife Trails.

LAURENCE GOFF

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Laurence Goff Vice ChairmanFriends of Newark Cemetery visiting Newark Cemetery war Memoral

28th April 2007, Richard Todd OBE, officially unveiled the Memorial to the Fallen in Newark Cemetery on London Road. Anyone is welcome to become a Friends of Newark Cemetery.

Newark Cemetery lies close to the Town Centre on London Road and was built as a memorial and resting place for the people of the town.

The list of Quibell’s that are buried in Newark Cemetery UK Elm Avenue side of NewarkCemetery.

1897, Plot EI 51, William Oliver of Highfied, Mayor of Newark 1884 died age 62 on the

30th Aug buried 1st Sept 1897. Wife Eleanor Boyd, son John Harvey died age two all three on one monument

1901, Plot EL 52, Ann died age 89, 25th Nov buried 28th Nov 1901, husband William

1908, Plot EH 45, Thomas Oliver died age 64 on the 19th Feb buried 22nd Feb 1908

A son Ernest Hall

1916, Plot EF 46, Major Samuel Boyd Quibell died from the 2nd world war of wound in Germany

5th Feb 1916. His names is on the back of his father Oliver and Mother grave stone.

1920, Plot EF 46, Oliver Henry died at age 13, on 30th Sept buried 2nd Oct 1920

The 16 names of the Quibell family that are buried in Newark Cemetery Uk plus one family name of member from the 2nd World War of Major Samuel Boyd Quibell died of wound in Germany 5th Feb 1916. His names on the back of his father Oliver and Mother grave stone. The older part of the cemetery is split into two halves, East and West of the central avenue. Row of plots are given letters of the alphabet A-Z outwards and parallel to the central avenue, and rows of plots along the avenue are given numbers stating at the London Road end.

Friends of Newark Cemetery next meeting on 4th January 2012, to be held at Newark Town hall in the Pickin room arrival for a cuppa at 5:30pm, meeting will start at 5:45pm until 7pm. Annual AGM will be March 2012.

I have put these website together in the public interest. A fitting tribute to the people that choose our cemetery as their last resting place.

Our beautiful and historic Newark Cemetery, London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire for over 150 years

These website has been set up as a means of further promoting our Newark Cemetery and encouraging interested people to join the tribute. These are my own views and do not represent Newark Town Council.

This memorial website is Laurence Goff personal views, I have put it together and do not represent Newark Town Council. 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 and Friends of Newark Cemetery.

Laurence Goff Friends of Newark Cemetery Volunteer

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Chapel Interpretation Centre at Newark cemetery will open every Weekend by appointment.

This memorial website is my personal views, I have put it together and do not represent Newark Town Council . 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 and learn about cemetery for over 150 years. This is a privately owned and maintained, not-for-profit, website which is supported privately, the content here is solely the responsibility of me.

Laurence Goff {Home 01636-681878

Newark Town Councillor

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Chairman Friends of Newark Cemetery

Chapel Interpretation Centre, Will Be Used By Friends Of Newark Cemetery

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Friends of Newark Cemetery next meeting
Wednesday 4th January 2012, to be held at Newark Town Hall in the Pickin Room arrive for a cuppa at 5:30pm meeting will start at 5.45pm until 7pm.

We are also grateful to ~Newark Town Council~ that it letting Friends of Newark Cemetery use the Chapel Interpretation Centre open by appointment for groups.

We would like to re-open the centre on weekends from 2-4pm starting on 1st April 2012. We need two volunteers that can be put on rota.

Newark Cemetery historical research day on families/casualties both in Newark Cemetery during the Spring of 2012. The Friends of Newark Cemetery are considering holding an Open Day for Historical Research in the Chapel Interpretation Centre, at 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 hoping to encourage 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. We don’t have a definite date yet, we anticipate late March or April 2012. This event will be discussed at The Friends of Newark Cemetery next meeting, to be held at Newark Town Hall in the Pickin Room on Wednesday 4th January 2012. Arrival at 5:30pm for a cuppa meeting will start at 5:45pm.

New volunteers are most welcome

All the best for the Xmas Season and 2012.

Laurence Goff
Chairman
Friends of Newark Cemetery

The new chapel Interpretation centre is being used by Friends of Newark Cemetery. This lovely building at the East side cemetery former chapel, at the present time will open for visitors by appointment.

The centre contains an exhibition of the history of Newark cemetery, Commonwealth, Polish during the World War II and Ransome and Marles.

Our beautiful and historic Newark Cemetery, London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire for over 150 years since 1856

Our beautiful and historic Newark Cemetery, London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire open all year round Summer 8am-8pm, Winter 8am-6pm for over 150 years since 1856

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Many thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund that gave £50.000 to Restore the former Chapel that was closed in 1977.

Chapel Interpretation Centre open by appointment for groups.

The new chapel Interpretation centre is being used by Friends of Newark Cemetery. This lovely building at the East side cemetery former chapel, will open for visitors by appointment.

Every weekend

New volunteers are needed to help at the centre to ensure it can re-open on 1st April 2012 and every weekendwe need two people from 2-4pm.

Spring 2012 the centre will once again open on weekends, we need two people from 2-4pm.

Contact Laurence Goff

Friends of Newark Cemetery Chairman

01636-681878 (Home) friendsofnewarkcemetery@yahoo.co.uk

The group will be hosting events with displays of history from Commonwealth and Polish war graves and history of the Cemetery since 1856.

Chapel Interpretation centre at Newark Cemetery will be opened by appointment for groups on Monday or Tuesday. More Volunteers are needed to welcome Visitors starting in the Spring, the more we have then we can open each weekend. Friends of Newark Cemetery organisation who is helping Newark town council with the centre. The council re-opened it on 11th September 2011, with the support of Friends of Newark Cemetery. The centre contains displays of the history of Newark cemetery, Commonwealth and Polish during the World War II. Our beautiful and historic Newark Cemetery, London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire for over 150 years.

Chapel Interpretation Centre at Newark Cemetery is located from then side door off the main drive from London Road up the drive

Tribute to British Commonwealth and Polish Sacrifice that are buried at Newark Cemetery

Link and Title of pages by Laurence Goff on Newark Cemetery UK Website, just click on page
Home page
General Wladyslaw Sikorski, Prime Minister of Poland’s London-based government in exile
We Remember Them not just on Remembrance Day at Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire
General Sikorski was Laid to Rest in Newark Cemetery From 1943-1993
We must not forget those of the Commonwealth and Polish airmen, they fought for freedom against the enemy and didn’t flinch
Newark, Nottinghamshire England is going back in time over the years since 1856
Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire UK Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War
Thomas Earp who departed this life into the next, former Town Mayor and Newark MP, Died 100 years
A time to pray for our loss friends at Newark Cemetery
Ransome and Marles former factory workers Remembered with a Permanent Memorial in Newark-On-Trent on 7th March 2011
FRIENDS OF NEWARK CEMETERY TRANSLATED INTO POLISH
General Wladyslaw Sikorski
Remember those who have given up their lives for Freedom
If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps was played; this brings out a new meaning of it
Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire, memorial website
Lasting Tribute to British Commonwealth, Polish Airmen and Workers of Ransome and Marles bombing

Remember those who have given up their lives for Freedom

Lasting Tribute to British Commonwealth, Polish Airmen and Workers of Ransome and Marles bombing

If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps was played; this brings out a new meaning of it

Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire, England Since 1856

48 BLATHERWICK’S THAT ARE BURIED IN NEWARK CEMETERY UK From 1858-2011

Chapel Interpretation Centre, Will Be Used By Friends Of Newark Cemetery

Lance Sgt Nathan Cumberland completed the Newark-On-Trent Half Marathon in 2.5 hours

Friends of Newark Cemetery next meeting Wednesday, 4th January 2012 at Newark Town from 5.45pm until 7pm in the Pickin Room, arrival with a

cuppa at 5:30pm before the meeting.

Friends Of Newark Cemetery President Pat Alexander

Gives A Warm Welcome To Newark Town Mayor Councillor Tony Roberts.

Newark Town Mayor Councillor Tony Roberts

Before The Official Opening of the Chapel Interpretation Centre

On Saturday, 11th September 2010.

The new chapel Interpretation centre is being used by Friends of Newark Cemetery. We are grateful that we can start using these once lovely building at the East side cemetery former chapel, has open for visitors centre.

The glow from the heaters from outside of the Chapel Interpretation Centre

Laurence Goff Chairman Friends of Newark Cemetery

outside the centre

Friends of Newark Cemetery leaflet

Friends of Newark cemetery is happy to use The former Chapel Interpretation Centre at Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire

Displays

Many thanks to Newark Town Council that made these possible.

British Commonwealth and Polish War graves Leaflet at The Chapel Interpretation Centre Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire UK

A Grant of £50.000

to Newark Town Council from the Heritage Lottery Fund to restore the former Chapel which was

built in 1856.

Newark cemetery new centre the left side will be open from 12 noon until 4:30pm Saturday and Sunday each weekend. Friends Of Newark Cemetery will be open the Chapel Interpretation Centre every weekend, volunteers can make it possible by giving one, two hours or more by welcoming our visitors that from round the world or locally.

A old photo as the Chapel

Chapel Interpretation Centre, Newark Town Council have let Friends Of Newark Cemetery using the centre, the former Chapel was built in 1856

Newark-On-Trent Cemetery Nottinghamshire old photos

Ransome and Marles 70th Anniversary on 7th March 2011 of the bombing.

Click on Ransome and Marles former factory workers will be Remembered with a Permanent Memorial in Newark-On-Trent on 7th March 2011

Newark-On-Trent Cemetery Nottinghamshire, which is located off London Road. Since it First opened in 1856, with two former Chapels one each side of the main Arch. These website has been set up as a fitting tribute, the views expressed our solely my own.

Open every Weekend from 2-4:00pm.

Visitor numbers at the Chapel Interpretation centre at Newark Cemetery organisation helping Newark town council with the centre. Several hundred members of the public have stopped in to see our exhibition by Friends of Newark Cemetery. The centre contains an exhibition of the history of Newark cemetery, Commonwealth, Polish during the World War II and Ransome and Marles. Our beautiful and historic Newark Cemetery, London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire for over 150

years since 1856. Friends of Newark Cemetery next meeting Wednesday 18th May 2011

to be held at Newark Town hall in the Pickin room at 6:00pm arrival at 5.40pm for a cup of tea or coffee before the start of the meeting.

Acknowledge the generosity of the following local organization for their assistance in the production of this Comfort Book

The Grange House Hotel across from London Road at Newark Cemetery

Newark-On-Trent

E.Gill & Son Funeral Services, Newark

Lidsters of Worksop Ltd

Lincolnshire Co-Operative Funeral Service, Newark

Newark and Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society

If you would like to Sponsor our 3rd order of the book of support with reading of poems,quotations and passages from scriptures.

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This is a privately owned and maintained, not-for-profit, website which is supported privately, the content here is solely the responsibility of Laurence Goff. Together as a fitting tribute who resting place is at Newark Cemetery. Our beautiful and historic Newark Cemetery, London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire for over 150 years This memorial website is Laurence Goff personal views, I have put it together and do not represent Newark Town Council . It dedicated to the thousands of people since 1856. Newark Cemetery UK for all to see and view, having a means of further promoting Newark cemetery, and encouraging interested people to join the tribute.

Laurence Goff Chairman Friends of Newark Cemetery Volunteer and Newark Town Councillor

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Lasting Tribute to British Commonwealth, Polish Airmen and Workers of Ransome and Marles bombing

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Lasting Tribute Time to emphasized the heroism, bravery, valour and determination for freedom, lest We Forget. Let’s pay tribute to these brave fighters for their contribution.

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Newark Cemetery, London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire is open all year round Summer 8am-8pm Winter 8am-6pm

The Warsaw Uprising (1944) needed the support of the allies to provide food and munitions to the Polish Partisans (AK, Home Army), resulting in the Polish Government in London, appealing to Winston Churchill for assistance. After many discussions with the Allied Command and getting no help from Russia, who refused even to grant permission for allied aircraft to land in Russia, he ordered relief to be flown to Warsaw from Italy, which was some 100 miles less than that from England, but was told by General Durrant, that an airlift of 2000 miles there and back, would have no hope of success, in that the loss of aircraft flying over occupied territory would be tremendous! Although Churchill agreed with him, he nevertheless ordered the operation to be proceeded with. The task was allocated to 205 group, of which RAF Squadrons 148 and 178, SAAF 31 and 34 squadrons and Polish Special Services Flight 1586 were part. The losses were horrendous: for every ton of supplies delivered and recovered by the Polish insurgents one aircraft was lost (39 four-engine bombers total). The operation was called “Warsaw Concerto”. Annual Air bridge Memorial Service at Newark Cemetery is held on the Last Sunday in September each year. The Polish war graves service each year starting from the main gate on London Road, Newark 1:45pm to the Memorial. Annual All Souls at Newark Cemetery is held on the the Last Sunday in October each year starting from the main gate on London Road, Newark at 2:45pm.

Air Bridge Memorial at the Commonwealth and Polish War graves Located going up the Main Drive from

London Road Newark, Nottinghamshire

**Our beautiful grounds are kept well by Newark Town Council. Our historic Newark Cemetery, London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire. It is open all year round Summer 8am-8pm and Winter 8am-6pm.**

I thought you might like to know that this year, for the first time, the Friends of Newark Cemetery are actively taking part in the English Heritage open weekend event again in 2012. The weekend theoretically runs during the 2nd weekend in September. They will open the Interpretation Centre and have organized two historical tours at 2.00pm each day. The tours will last about an hour and visit the graves of some of the notable historic people that have inhabited Newark. They are intended to be factual and amusing focusing on real life historic events.

The site is reasonably disability friendly with good quality tarmac parking areas, roads and paths. There is disabled access into the Interpretation centre but people with mobility issues may have difficulty getting to the grave sides of all the graves described on the tour.

The event is advertised on the English Heritage web site (as is the event here at the Town Hall), and will be in the Advertiser. People are asked to register for the tours, both tours are the same just different days, so as we can keep a check on numbers. We currently have no idea what the response will be like. The number to register on is Newark 01636-684805. The website to look at for this and other EH open weekend sites is http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/

This is a privately owned and maintained, not-for-profit, website which is supported with the content here is solely the responsibility of Laurence Goff Friends of Newark Cemetery Chairman and Newark Town Councillor.

Laurence Goff at Newark Cemetery Commonwealth and Polish War Graves

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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

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British Commonwealth and Polish War Graves from the 2nd World War, We Will Remember them

We will always Remember them all year Round

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The Annual Air Bridge Commemoration Service on Sunday 25th September 2011. Assemble at Newark Cemetery Main Gates on London Road, Newark at 1:45pm, 2pm procession up the Main Drive to the Air Bridge Memorial near the Commonwealth and Polish War graves.

Newark Name Around the World

British Commonwealth Are Buried in

Newark Cemetery during the War

Commonwealth and Polish War Graves

Love each other until we meet again RIP Newark Cemetery

We Will Remember Them All Year Round

General Wladyslaw Sikorski farewell Mass was said at Newark Parish on 14th Sept 1993 before leaving for Poland on his way home after been buried in Newark Cemetery for 50 years.

We always will Remember them

Flying over Newark-On-Trent For our Freedom, we will Remember them

Newark Cemetery is located on London Road off the A1

Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire NG24 1SQ

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Newark-on-Trent is important internationally, as it is home to the Commonwealth and Polish War Graves where there are over 400 graves of Polish airmen who died during the second world war.

They fought for freedom against the enemy and didn’t flinch we should be grateful.

Newark Cemetery Commonwealth and Polish war graves

Flying the British and Polish flags over Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire

The annual Airbridge on the last Sunday in September

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All Souls held on the last Sunday in October each year.

General Sikorski former grave at Newark Cemetery from 1943-1993 still has his Memorial for all to see, we will remember him

Main Gate to Cemetery on London Road, Newark-On-Trent Nottinghamshire

A service of remembrance for Poland’s war heroes was held at Newark Cemetery.
The service, organised by the Order of Saint Stanislas

Commonwealth and Polish War Graves Newark-On-Trent

Newark War Memorial

Mission: Training

Date: 18th February 1943 (Thursday)

Unit: No: 61 Squadron

Type: Lancaster I

Serial: W4270

Code: QR-? (extensively researched, but not found)

Base: R.A.F. Syerston, Nottinghamshire.

Location: In the area of Bottesford Airfield, Lincolnshire.

Pilot: Sgt. Thomas Herbert Warne R/102085 R.C.A.F. Age 23. Killed (Later WO.II)

Fl/Eng: Sgt. George Arthur Hitchon 576765 R.A.F. Age 19. Killed

Obs: Sgt. Robert John Preece 1174086 R.A.F.V.R. Age 22. Killed

W/Op/Air/Gnr: Sgt. Thomas Raine Newton 1119116 R.A.F.V.R. Age 21. Killed

W/Op/Air/Gnr: Sgt. James Milton Whitehead 975551 R.A.F.V.R. Age 22. Killed

Air/Gnr: Sgt. Edward John Loverock 950159 R.A.F.V.R. Age 21. Killed

Air/Gnr: Sgt. John Coaker 1276786 R.A.F.V.R. Age 22. Killed

REASON FOR LOSS:

Whilst on a Cross country training flight W4270 crashed at 22.56 hrs. following an engine fire about 2 miles north west of R.A.F. Bottesford, Leicestershire. The aircraft came down a mile from the village of Staunton in the Vale, Lincolnshire.

This tragic event has been well researched over a period of 11 years + and a Memorial to the crew set up in the burial ground of St Mary’s Church, Staunton-in-the-Vale. Living relatives of all 7 men have been contacted, and the research team are indebted to them for supplying further information, photographs, letters etc.

Crew of Lancaster W4270 (Courtesy DI Ablewhite)

Left: Sgt. George Arthur Hitchon (Courtesy Hitchon/Weaver family) Right: Sgt. James Milton Whitehead (Courtesy Mrs Sylvia Jamison – sister)

Memorial to the crew (Courtesy DI Ablewhite)

Staunton Lancaster Crash – background to the research
Prepared and written for the A.R. Society by Di Ablewhite:

“In November 1999, Mr Sid Baggaley, a retired farmer of Staunton, asked a family friend (Di Ablewhite) if she could do an investigation into a plane crash he witnessed in WW11, he knew she was interested in history and archaeology, but she had not undertaken any research of this nature before. For obvious reasons this tragic event left a huge mark on him, and since that night he had wanted to know more about what had happened. He had heard several rumours including the fact that one of the crew was a Canadian, but knew nothing of where they flew from or any other detail being of course wartime.

Working on the information he gave her and with a piece of the wreckage he later recovered from the crash site, she and eventually along with an ex RAF/BBMF friend she met through the Bomber Command Museum of Canada’s message board (Ian Hinks) and Sid’s Granddaughter (Annie Hogg) set about finding the details of the accident. Sid really wanted to know who these men were and to hopefully see what they looked like, but he had very little information for the team to work with. All he could remember was it was a cold winters night, he thought it was a Wellington Bomber and he knew 6/7 men had lost their lives. An initial reading of the Bomber Command Losses books, searching for a Wellington crashing in that area came up with nothing.

Luckily the piece of wreckage he saved was a structural piece and once cleaned up by Newark Air Museum had RAF Section/Reference marks on it, which identified the aircraft as a Mark 1 Lancaster. By another full search through W R Chorleys’ Bomber Command Losses books a list was made of all local Lancaster crashes.

Eventually the search narrowed down to it being just one aircraft.

On the 18th of February 1943, a crew from 61 squadron, RAF Syerston had been on a long cross country training flight when, at 22.56 hours, after 6 hrs 45 mins of flying, a con rod broke on the inner starboard engine, causing a fire, which , despite their best efforts, they failed to put out. A combination of this and the fact the landing gear was in a lowered position, caused them to lose control and the aircraft crashed.
All 7 crew members were killed and at 23 years of age the pilot, a Canadian from Saskatchewan, WO11 Thomas Herbert Warne (then a Sgt.) was the oldest and most experienced member of the crew despite only having 15 hours of night flying experience on this type of aircraft.

All the men except the Canadian Pilot were buried in their respective home towns, while he is buried in Newark War Cemetery.

Sid lived long enough to know the names of the crew and where they were from, but sadly didn’t get to see any of the photos, it was 8 years later that any of those surfaced. Eventually due to endless appeals for information in the local press and on the internet, several family members came forward with amazing photos and other documents relating to the crew, and because of this the personal side of this tragedy became more apparent, and the research team were more motivated to complete as much as they could to preserve these men in history, 11 years on and finally all of the crew’s relatives have been traced and made aware of the Memorial and research into the last few hours of their loved ones lives. Over 55,000 died in Bomber Command alone in WW11, not all can possibly be remembered in such detail, but it is so important as many as can be are paid tribute to.

A Memorial to this crew was built in the new burial ground of St Mary’s Church, Staunton-in-the-Vale for the millennium exhibition. The stone was kindly donated by Mr and Mrs E. Staunton, a Lancaster propeller blade from a crash site in Crowland, was donated by LARG (Lincolnshire Aircraft Recovery Group) organised for us by Ian Blackmore, the actual memorial plinth was built by Lee Brigham and memorial plaques again bought with donations. Sadly the original plaques deteriorated in the first 10 years, so Annie Hogg set about renovating the Memorial and replacing the brass plaques with slate ones in 2010.

The Memorial is now included in the Nottinghamshire Aviation Trail and it is hoped that more and more people will be visiting the site and remembering these 7 promising young men, who tragically lost their lives in training, without the chance to reach their full potential in life, paying the ultimate sacrifice. We will remember them.”

Di Ablewhite

Funeral of Sgt. Warne at Newark (Courtesy of the Warne/Boe family)

Sgt. Thomas Herbert Warne (Courtesy of the Warne/Boe family) Grave photo (Courtesy Gary Watson)

Part of a short film made on the re-dedication of this Memorial in 2010 can be seen “HERE“

Burial details:

Sgt. Thomas Herbert Warne. Newark-Upon-Trent Cemetery. Sec. P. Grave 307
Son of Samuel Kernick Warne and of Isabelle Warne (nee Munro), of Kennedy, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Sgt. George Arthur Hitchon. Padiham Churchyard. Row 3. Div. 7. Grave 5.
Son of Edwin and Lilian Mary Hitchon, of Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire
Sgt. Robert John Preece. Wembdon Churchyard. Sec. C. Row A. Grave 14.
Son of Herbert and Daisy Preece, of Bridgwater, Somerset
Sgt. Thomas Raine Newton. Brandon and Byshottles Cemetery. Grave 46.
Son of Herbert and Gertrude Newton, of Durham.
Sgt. James Milton Whitehead. Cambusnethan Cemetery. Sec. A. Grave 824.
Son of Willie and Janet Reid Greenshields Whitehead, of Riddrie, Glasgow.
Sgt. Edward John Loverock. Matlock Cemetery. Plot 1. Row 12. Grave 15.
Son of Frederick and Mabel Victoria Jubilee Loverock, of Matlock, Derbyshire
Sgt. John Coaker. Leusdon Churchyard..
Son of George and Edith Amy Coaker, of Poundsgate, Newton Abbot, Devon
Researched by: Di Ablewhite, Ian Hinks, Annie Hogg and many others, but also with a special mention to the relatives of this crew. Many, many people have assisted in this research and the people who have made this memorial possible would like to thank everyone who has helped make this happen.

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Ransome and Marles’ Factory Bombed Memorial

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We will Remember them that died in Newark-On-Trent 70 years ago. On the Friday afternoon 29 men and 12 women were killed with a further 165 being injured. Newark was attacked because of its significance to airfields and war work carried out within the area. The most significant attack was on Friday, 7th March 1941 when two German planes dropped a series of bombs on and around Ransome and Marles who made ball bearings for naval gun turrets. A total of 41 people were killed with a further 165 being injured.

Memorial is located at Newark Town, all welcome

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and Newark Cemetery have commemorated the 70th Anniversary of Ransome and Marles Ball Bearings Factory that was bomb on Friday, 7th March 1941.

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Ransome and Marles Newark-On-Trent attack Friday 7th March 1941

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Ransome & Marles unvailing of Memorial at Newark Town Hall 7th March 2011

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Laurence Goff rall call of names from Ramsome and Marles Bombing on 7th March 1941.

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This was a big part of our history in Newark-On-Trent during the Second Word War. Also was the most loss of life, with 41 that were killed and another 165 injured. Our recognition to always remember them at Newark cemetery at the Chapel Interpretation Centre which will be opened from 2-4pm with an exhibition in their memory.

Tours of Newark Cemetery by Laurence Goff by appointment

On 7th March 2011 we had Remember each one of them that died, 70 years ago in the bombing of Ransome and Marles Ball Bearings factory on that Friday afternoon. Friends of Newark cemetery are happy for this Permanent Memorial at Newark Town Hall at the foot of the staircase near the glass door.

We certainly owe them a great deal of credit that they so rightly deserve.

Ransome & Marles Memorial unveiled at Newark Town Hall

Relatives of those who died in the 1941 Ransome and Marles bombing in Newark were invited to attend the unveiling of a memorial marking the 70th anniversary of the tragedy. The memorial, being made by NSK Europe — the successors of Ransome and Marles — was unveiled at Newark Town Hall by Newark Town Mayor Councillor Tony Roberts MBE on Monday, March 7th 2011. The memorial featured a large chrome-plated bearing, of the type still made at the factory today, and an item of memorabilia salvaged from the bombing. The names of the 41 people killed are on a plaque on the memorial, which will be in the staircase entrance to the Town Hall, alongside the glass plaques bearing the names of aldermen, mayors and MPs of Newark.

Mr Chris Grant, a former Mayor 1991-1992 of The Park, whose father, Mr Robert Grant, died in the bombing, said: “I am very happy we have got a successful conclusion — it has been a long haul. “It seems to me that the position chosen is first class because I am sure the memorial is going to be seen by far more people there than anywhere else.” Mr Grant, a former mayor, said it would be a visible memorial to the most important wartime event in Newark. Although the names of those who died are recorded in a book in the parish church and on a plaque at NSK, there is no visual marker in the town. The chairman of the Friends of Newark Cemetery, Mr Laurence Goff, campaigned for a memorial. “It is a fitting tribute to something we feel strongly about,” he said.

Friends of Newark Cemetery organised an exhibition about the bombing at the cemetery chapel over 3 days, 70th anniversary has been remembered.

The chapel Interpretation is open from 2-4pm every weekend or by appointment, `please contact Laurence Goff 01636-681878 or by email:

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Ransome and Marles bombing will be Remembered at Newark Cemetery marking the 70th anniversary. Friends of Newark Cemetery chairman, Mr Laurence Goff, campaigned for a memorial. “It is a fitting tribute to something we feel strongly about, we have organised an exhibition about the bombing at the cemetery chapel on the weekend from 2-4pm or by appointment.

Newark-on-Trent Town Hall

“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” — Cynthia Ozick Roll Call of Names that died 1, George Harold Henry Adams, aged 45 * 2, Wilfred Evelyn Andrew, aged 39 * 3, Olive Ash, aged 31 * O 4, Bertie Augustus Ball, aged 18 * O 5, Ernest Patrick Beale, aged 27, Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment (Private) * 6, Edward Beaver, aged 26 (Buried in Mansfield) with no Tombstone 7, Harold Vincent Brown, aged 44 * 8, Vivian Maud Castle, aged 18 9, Enid Winifred Hall Cooper, aged 30 ( Buried in Balderton in St Giles Church Yard) 10, Edna May Cottam, aged 19 * 11, Gladys Cummings, aged 21 * 12, William Joseph Dixey, aged 62 * 13, Frederick Flowler, aged 39 14, George William Godridge, aged 29 * O 15, Robert Barnsdale Grant, aged 47, his son Chris was only five when his Father died, he became Newark town mayor 50 years later in 1991-1992 * 16, John Henry Green, aged 55, Volunteer Home Guard, 11th Nottinghamshire (Newark) * 17, Horace Grocock, aged 47 ( Buried in Barnby in the Willow) 18, Albert Robert Gyde, aged 42* 19, Rose Ellen Hall, aged 30 * O 20, James Hazelby Hanger, aged 29 * 21, Thomas McHallam Hardie, aged 26 * 22, Sybil Harriet Hayden, aged 34 23, Joyce May Kirton, aged 18 24, Lily Lambert, aged 22 * O 25, George Felix Lambley, aged 39 * 26, Edith Makins, aged 21 ( Buried in South Collingham) 27, Frederick William Mann, aged 46 * O 28, Frederick Markwell, aged 50 ( Balderton ?) 29, Claude Ware Hannah Martin, aged 36 * 30, Edward E. Martin, aged 46 * 31, Richard Naylor, aged 25 * O 32, Frederick William Packwood, aged 52 * 33, William Thomas Pepper, aged 18 34, Frederick Richards, aged 32 * O 35, Alfred Mayfield Ridge, aged 68 * O 36, Reginald William Senior, aged 35, died on the 8th March 1941 * 37, George Swanwick, aged 38 * O 38, Norah Trueblood, aged 34, * 39, Esther Evelyn Varney, aged 19, (her body was never found) 40, William Warner, aged 51 * 41 Arthur Worrell, aged 31 * We Will Remember the Ransome and Marles Bombing 41 were killed 30 are buried in Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire* A Star Buried in Newark Cemetery 20 in total have a Tombstone. O is put after names that do not have a Tombstone )

Ransome and Marles 70 years ago on 7th March 1941

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. 41 Flags to Remember the Fallen the Brave People at Ransome and Marles.

Name	Address	Age	Gender	Died after AdmissionTo Hospital	London Rd Cemetery Grave Ref No	Date of Interment
(1) Adams, George Harold Henry	77 Millgate Newark	45	M		*ED307 Buried in Newark**	14.03.1941 Yes (Found)
2) Andrew, Wilfred Evelyn	48 Chestnut Avenue Newark	39	M		*ED303 Buried in Newark**	11.03.1941 Yes(Found)
3) Ash, Olive	14 Portland Street Newark	31	F	X	*EK253 Buried in Newark**	14.03.1941 No Stone Found
4) Ball, Bertie Augustus	6 Newstead Avenue Newark	18	M		*EQ207 Buried in Newark**	13.03.1941 No Stone Marking Found
5) Beale, Ernest Patrick	38 Appletongate Newark	27	M	X	*WG288 Buried in Newark**	13.03.1941 Yes Stone Marking Found
6) Beaver, Edward	15 Roseberry Hill Mansfield	26	M	X Mansfield Crematorium	Buried in Mansfield Record Plot 21506	No Stone Marking Found
7) Brown, Harold Vincent	5 Charles Street Newark	44	M		*EQ149 Buried in Newark**	12.03.1941 Yes (Found)
(8) Castle, Vivien Maud	Elston Nr Newark	18	F		No Record
9) Cooper, Winifred Hall	12 Pinfold Lane Balderton	30	F	X	*Record Buried in St Giles Church**	Found in Balderton
10) Cottam, Edna May	27 William Street Newark	19	F		*WT303 Buried in Newark**	13.03.1941 Yes(Found)
11) Cummings, Gladys	42 Welbeck Avenue Newark	21	F	X	*ED305 Buried in Newark**	15.03.1941 Yes (Found)
12) Dixey, William Joseph	65 Bowbridge Road Newark	62	M		*EO145 Buried in Newark**	12.03.1941 Yes (Found)
13) Fowler Frederick	Long Street Great Gonerby, Grantham	39	M	X	No Record
14) Godridge George William	28 Lime Grove Newark	29	M	X	*EH247 Buried in Newark**	14.03.1941 No Stone Found
15) Grant, Robert Barnsdale	3 Sleaford Road Newark	47	M		*EG237 Buried in Newark**	Yes (Found)
16) Green, John Henry	9 Marton Road Newark	55	M		*WG308 Buried in Newark**	11.03.1941 Yes(Found)
17) Grocock, Horace	115 Millgate Newark	47	M	X	Buried In Barnby- in- the- Willows
18) Gyde, Albert Robert	60A Barnbygate Newark	42	M	X	*WS305 Buried in Newark**	13.03.1941 Yes Found
19) Hall, Rose Ellen	19 Long Row Newark	30	F	X	*EI151 Buried in Newark**	13.03.1941 No Stone Marking Found
20) Hanger, James	6 Cedar Avenue Newark	29	M		*WR300 Buried in Newark**	Yes (Found)
21) Hardie, Thomas McHugh	56 Milton Street Newark	26	M		*ED304 Buried in Newark**	12.03.1941 Yes (Found)
22) Hayden, Sybil Harriet	Ivy Farm Kirklington	34	F	X	No Record
23) Kirton, Joyne May	21 Guildhall Street Newark	18	F		No Record Not found
24) Lambert, Lily	59 Bowbridge Road Newark	22	F		*EH249 Buried in Newark**	11.03.1941 No Stone Marking Found
25) Lambley, George Felix	Marton Road Newark	39	M		*WD178 Buried in Newark**	11.03.1941 Yes Found
26) Makins, Edith	Green South Collingham Church	21	F		Record South Collingham
27) Mann, Frederick William	“Manville” New Balderton	46	M	X	*EG238 Buried in Newark**	13.03.1941 No Marking or Stone
28) Markwell, Frederick,	114 Hawton Lane New Balderton	50	M		Record Balderton ?	Not Located
29) Martin, Claude	33 Bowbridge Road Newark	36	M		*WT178 Buried in Newark**	12.03.1941 Yes (Found)

30) Martin, Edward E	46 Newton Street Newark	46	M		*Record Buried in Newark**	(L) Yes Found
31) Naylor, Richard	162 Barnbygate Newark	25	M		*WC175 Buried in Newark**	11.03.1941 No Stone Marking Found
32) Packwood, Frederick William	56 Appletongate Newark	52	M		*WS304 Buried in Newark**	12.03.1941 Yes Found and located
33) Pepper, William Thomas	7 Norwell Road Caunton Nr Newark	18	M		No Record
34) Richards, Frederick	Beacon Hill Road Newark	32	M	X	*WL306 C Buried in Newark**	12.03.1941 No Stone Marking Found
35) Ridge, Alfred Mayfield	84 Beacon Hill Newark	68	M		*WF309 C Buried in Newark**	13.03.1941 No Stone Marking Found
36) Senior, Reginald William	8 Middleton Road Newark	35	M	X	*WQ305 Buried in Newark**	12.03.1941 Yes found and Located
37) Swanwick, George	4 Vernon Avenue Newark	38	M		*EQ252 Buried in Newark**	12.03.1941 No Stone Marking Found
38) Trueblood, Nora	42 William Street Newark	34	F	X	*WP305 Buried in Newark**	14.03.1941 Found and Located
*39) Varney, Esther Evelyn ( was never found)**	9 Wilson Street Newark	19	F		No Record RIP	Her Body was never found
40) Warner, William	9 Grove Street New Balderton	51	M	X	*WB282 Buried in Newark**	13.03.1941 Yes Tombstone Found
41) Worrell, Arthur	Chestnut Cottage Girton	31	M		*E 305 Buried in Newark**

Also Lasting Tribute with Recognition to Remember them when Ransome and Marles Ball Bearing Factory was Bombed. On that Darkest day during the 2nd world war on 7th March 1941, This day became known as “Black Friday.”

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This was a big part of our history in Newark-On-Trent during the Second Word War, with the most loss of life, with 41 killed and another 165 injured.

We certainly owe them a debt of gratitude.

A memorial in Newark around the 70th anniversary on 7th March 2011 is taken place at Newark Town Hall. Ransome and Marles factory workers in Newark-On-Trent will be remembered once again. By Preserving the ultimate sacrifice with their memories for years to come, we will remember them.

**( * Buried in Newark Cemetery 30 in total) ( O No Tombstone )**

1, George Harold Henry Adams, aged 45 *

2, Wilfred Evelyn Andrew, aged 39 *

**3, Olive Ash, aged 31 * O**

**4, Bertie Augustus Ball, aged 18 * O**

5, Ernest Patrick Beale, aged 27, Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment (Private) *

6, Edward Beaver, aged 26 (Buried in Mansfield) with no Tombstone

7, Harold Vincent Brown, aged 44 *

8, Vivian Maud Castle, aged 18

9, Enid Winifred Hall Cooper, aged 30 ( Buried in Balderton in St Giles Church Yard)

10, Edna May Cottam, aged 19 *

11, Gladys Cummings, aged 21 *

12, William Joseph Dixey, aged 62 *

13, Frederick Flowler, aged 39

**14, George William Godridge, aged 29 * O**

15, Robert Baldsdale Grant, aged 47, his son Chris was only five when his Father died, he became Newark town mayor 50 years later in 1991-1992 *

16, John Henry Green, aged 55, Volunteer Home Guard, 11th Nottinghamshire (Newark) *

17, Horace Grocock, aged 47 ( Buried in Barnby in the Willow)

18, Albert Robert Gyde, aged 42*

**19, Rose Ellen Hall, aged 30 * O**

20, James Hazelby Hanger, aged 29 *

21, Thomas McHallam Hardie, aged 26 *

22, Sybil Harriet Hayden, aged 34

23, Joyce May Kirton, aged 18

**24, Lily Lambert, aged 22 * O**

25, George Felix Lambley, aged 39 *

26, Edith Makins, aged 21 ( Buried in South Collingham)

**27, Frederick William Mann, aged 46 * O**

28, Frederick Markwell, aged 50 ( Balderton ?)

29, Claude Ware Hannah Martin, aged 36 *

30, Edwin E. Martin, aged 46 *

**31, Richard Naylor, aged 25 * O**

32, Frederick William Packwood, aged 52 *

33, William Thomas Pepper, aged 18

**34, Frederick Richards, aged 32 * O**

**35, Alfred Mayfield Ridge, aged 68 * O**

36, Reginald William Senior, aged 35, died on the 8th March 1941 *

**37, George Swanwick, aged 38 * O**

38, Norah Trueblood, aged 34, *

39, Esther Evelyn Varney, aged 19, (her body was never found)

**40, William Warner, aged 51 * O**

41 Arthur Worrell, aged 31 *

On Friday, 7th March 1941, Ransome and Marles bearing factory was bombed. This was the most notable incident of enemy action in the town. The type of work carried out at the factory made it an obvious target for the Germans. It was shortly after 1pm, the sirens had already sounded, when there was a rattle of machine gun fire and the drone of an aircraft engine. Visibility was bad, but people in the streets suddenly saw the raider, an Heinkel 111 bomber, dive through the low clouds and almost immediately release 4 bombs. Two of these landed in the works, one on the road at the side of the factory, and one on an air raid shelter adjacent to Stanley Street. One of the witnesses was Mike Wright age 4 years. There was a constant chatter of machine gun fire from both the raider and the defenders, until the plane reached the sanctuary of the clouds. Civil defense, a network of voluntary groups dedicated to saving life and alleviating suffering came on the seen.

Since the RAF loses still grew, the decision about forming Polish bomber We cannot forget their bravery, heroism and let’s still remember their sacrifice. Seventy years after the Battle of Britain, they gave their lives for our to-day for freedom

Lasting Tribute

Time to emphasized the heroism, bravery, valour and determination for freedom. Lest We Forget.Time to emphasized the heroism, bravery, valour and determination for our freedom. Lest We Forget, Britain honoured its war dead.Tribute to British Commonwealth and Polish Sacrifice.

Ransome and Marles Stanley factory (later RHP and now owned by NSK)

During WWI women replaced many factory workers – in Newark women worked in Ransome & Marles and Wothington & Simpsons factories making munitions, Mumby & Sons making uniforms and Coopers making parachutes.

The Ransome Brass Band was formed on the 1st November 1937 as the works band of Ransome and Marles. In 1939 the Ransome and Marles Band made the first of over 500 radio broadcasts – many were broadcast direct from the works canteen via a BBC direct radio link. These popular broadcasts included favourites such as “Music While You Work”, “Workers’ Playtime”, “Friday Night Is Music Night” and “Strike Up the Band”. See Charlotte Hall’s oral history, and the band’s website.

A few weeks later, in May 1941, we moved to Bunny so that my father could concentrate on helping to establish the new factory. We only stayed at Bunny until November 1942 when we moved to Dundee in Scotland, where R&M took over three former jute factories. We returned to the Coddington area in May 1949 but it was not until November that we were able to take possession of our house at 123 Beacon Hill Road because the tenants had been reluctant to leave and my parents had to go to court to settle the matter. Keen to pursue engineering as a career, in mid 1951, after taking my GCE ‘O’ level examinations, I went to work for R&M, but continued my studies at Newark and Nottingham Technical Colleges, on a part-time basis.Ransome & Marles Ball Bearings Factory, provided components to all three Armed Forces during WWII, including the gun turrets of naval guns. The Air Raid of 7th March 1941. The factory is mentioned in a number of the Coddington oral histories, as a source of employment, as a supporter of leisure activities (Cricket Club) and of course for eyewitness accounts of the German air-raid in 1941. The reconnaissance photo for this raid taken 4^th December 1940 (published in a book about the second world war in Newark) stretches as far as the borders of Coddington and includes the familiar outline of Coddington Hall (at that time incorporated into Winthorpe Airbase). An account of the raid of Friday 7^th March, 1941 When two German planes bombed the works of Ransome & Marles 41 were killed with another 165 people injured making the incident Newark’s “Blackest Day” during the war. The 1st Alert was sounded at 13.35 when a Heinkel 111 made its 1st pass over the factory at 1,000 feet dropping 4 bombs. 2 hit the works, 1 hit the edge of the works and 1 hit the works shelter at the rear of Stanley Street. The works was also machine gunned. The plane made a further 2 passes over the factory causing more damage although one of its bombs failed to explode. Shortly after that the All Clear was sounded and rescue work began and the Home Guard cleared roads to allow ambulances to get through. At 14.24 the Alert was sounded and another enemy plane attacked the works while rescuers were assisting the casualties. It dropped 5 bombs but only 1 exploded causing a number of casualties and some damage, 4 bombs failed to explode. The All Clear was sounded at 14.51. 100 were treated at the works own underground hospital. During WWII Newark was attacked 8 times killing 43 people, but this was by far the worst raid. There is still a memorial plaque in the grounds of the factory to commemorating the victims which was put there by Chris Grant as Newark Town Mayor in 1991. Chris Father was killed in the bombing he was just age 5 at the time, R&M factory changed to RHP and is now NSK. The first raid was in 1940 to RAF Swinderby; RAF Winthorpe was attacked in Nov 1940 using parachute landmines for the first time, but although the runway was damaged there were no casualties. On Jan 30^th 1941 two people were killed in an attack by a single plane, which dropped 14 bombs along the River Trent and Muskham Rd. A list of the 41 people (29 men and 12 women) who died as a result of the raid on Ransome and Marles Factory on 7th March, Friends of Newark Cemetery has been trying to raise awareness of the raid and are happy to get a proper memorial to 41 victims. An accessible place has been found at Newark Town hall next to the glass door at the foot of the staircase in an appropriate position for all to see. Eyewitness / Oral History accounts of the raid by Coddington residents Michael Sellars (People/Oral Histories) The day Ransome & Marles (R&M) was bombed I was at home because I was sick, In the early afternoon I was lying in bed and heard a plane. I looked out of the window to-wards Newark and saw a plane flying low and heard a ‘crump’ sound, followed by another. I went downstairs to tell my mother that I thought the plane was dropping bombs but my mother told me not to be silly and sent me back upstairs to bed. A while later, a neighbour called in to tell us that there had in fact been an air raid. My mother came upstairs to apologise and just then, we heard another plane go over. We looked out of the front bed-room window just in time to see a man, who was cycling to-wards Coddington, leap off his bicycle and take cover in the ditch which ran the down the side of the road. It would not have been a pleasant experience for him, if he landed in the water, because some houses up the road had arranged for the effluent from their cesspits to flow into the ditch so that they did not have to pump them out. The area was provided with a sewer main in mid 1951. The neighbour then called in again to advise us that the R&M factory had been hit and my mother became concerned because my father at the time was spending part of his work time at R&M Newark and the rest at R&M Bunny, which was in the process of being established. She also had concerns about my grandmother who lived on Beacon Hill, not far from the factory. As with most people, we did not have a phone in those days and the only way my mother could find out if my father and grandmother were all right was to go and find out. She asked me to get dressed and then, with my little brother in the pram, we walked to my grandmother’s house. It was about 5 p.m. by about this time and, just as we arrived at my grandmothers, a car pulled up at her neighbour’s house and a woman who was sobbing got out. The sobbing lady had just been advised that her husband had been killed in the raid. (This was presumably the wife of Frederick Richards ( Beacon Hill Rd, aged 32) or of Alfred Mayfield Rudge (84 Beacon Hill, aged 68)). My mother left my brother and myself with our grandmother while she went down to the entrance of the works but she was unable to learn anything. It was not until after 10 p.m. that my father came home. He had been at Bunny when the first raid took place and he had been called back to Newark to help make the bombed areas safe from further roof collapse and to cover over the machinery exposed by the raids in case it rained.

During 1956 ? 1958 I did my two years National Service in the RAF. After training as a radar technician, I was posted to Cyprus and Jordan. On completion of my National Service, I went back to R&M and continued studying part-time. By 1961 I was a Graduate Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and I was offered a three years contract in Sydney with R&M Australia, which I accepted … Around this period, having now completed all the educational and industrial experience requirements for full membership of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, I was admitted as a Member and at the same time, became a Chartered Mechanical Engineer. When the contract ended I was asked to stay on with R&M Australia, which I did. However, by 1971, it became increasingly obvious that Ransome Hoffmann Pollard (as R&M had become) had no chance of being able to compete with the Japanese bearing companies and I looked around for an alternative position. Maureen Andrews (People/Oral Histories) Maureen remembers the air raid over Newark in the 2nd World War when Ransome and Marle’s Factory was bombed, she lost her uncle Wilfred Andrews amongst the fatalities. Another of Maureen’s uncles, Albert Thompson, was injured in Normandy and died in England from his wounds. He was the only soldier from Coddington to be killed in the 2nd World War. John Kirton (People/Oral Histories) I don’t remember a lot about the war as I was only 8 when it started, but I do remember bombs being dropped on Stapleford Woods as the Germans thought that it was a camouflaged munitions factory of course what they were looking for was Ransome and Marle’s at the bottom of the hill. They did bomb the factory in 1940, I actually saw them drop the bombs, myself and Ken Maltby –we were going home for dinner, as there were no school dinners in those days. We came out of school and this airplane came in low across the spinney, heading towards Newark. Ken said, ” that is a bloody funny Blenhiem” (that was a type of plane) and then we saw the markings and we realized it was a German plane. We went home as quickly as we could. We didn’t hear any bangs and it wasn’t until a little time later that we heard, they had bombed Ransome and Marles. We had incendiaries dropped in the village, I can show where one landed in the stackyard. Our Dad did not have to join up being a farmer, but to do his bit, he joined the A.R.P. (Air Raid Precaution) and he was an A.R.W. Air Raid Warden. They practiced running up and down the street with a barrel on a trolley to see how fast they could reach a fire. The oldest member of the crew was Jack Ingram. They patrolled the village in pairs my Dad pared with Uncle Walter. We always joked that they would be no good, but when the incendiary bombs landed in the stack yards they got there and put the fires out. Reverend Bully took his turn and did very well. Jack lived on Main Street and his house was Ist Aid Headquarters. The kids of the village helped with Sunday First Aid Practice. We were given tags on our wrists to say what injuries we were to be treated for. Well if the injuries were too severe we would be whipped into the ambulance and taken down to the hospital on London Road. We quite enjoyed that as we were given a biscuit and a bottle of pop as well as our ride in the ambulance. Nancy Sleight (People/Oral Histories)

She remembers the war when not very much happened until the two German planes flew over and dropped bombs on the Ransome and Marle?s factory which was making munitions. The children saw the planes from the school and were more excited than afraid.

Colin Smith remembers going on at weekends to help father . When war came in 1939 Len (Smith) was too old to be called up but his war effort was to build ‘gun turrets’ for the ministry of defence around Newark. ‘Bofors’ anti-aircraft guns were placed on these gun sites, they made a terrific noise when fired. Unfortunately they did not stop the German bombers bombing Ransom and Marles on the 7th March 1941. Comments left on the Webpage by Laurence Goff – Chairman of Friends of Newark Cemetery.

“Ransome and Marles bombing which will be the 70th anniversary next year on the 7th March 2011. Newark was attacked because of its significance to airfields and war work carried out within the area. The most significant attack was on Friday, 7th March 1941 when two German planes dropped a series of 10 bombs on and around Ransome and Marles who made ball bearings for naval gun turrets. A total of 41 people were killed 29 men and 12 women with a further 165 being injured. I have put these Websites together as a fitting Tribute in their memory. These are my own views and do not represent Newark Town Council or Friends of Newark Cemetery as Chairman. It has been built as a means of further promoting our cemetery and encouraging interested people to join the tribute. Our courageous heroes that will live on in our memories. I am Campaigning and want to see those who died remembered with a permanent Memorial at Newark Cemetery. During the 2nd World War there were a number of Polish 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 Polish Air Force. A Memorial cross to the Polish airmen buried here was erected in the plot and unveiled on 14th July 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 Prime Minister. When both men subsequently died. General Wladyslaw Sikorski, who died when the aeroplane he was travelling in crashed over Gibraltar on the 4th July 1943.During the 2nd 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 coutries around the World. Newark has had close links with Poland and the local Polish community, both here and in Nottinghamshire for many years. Many Poles came to England to help with the war effort and many chose to stay on and make this country their home. Newark’s place in Poland’s heart was cemented when the remains of Poland’s war time leader, General Wladyslaw Sikorski were entrusted to the town until his return to Krakow in 1993. From the British Commonwealth are also buried in Newark Cemetery, The Royal Australian Air Force 6 buried (RAAF), British Royal Air Force 44 (RAF), Canadian 17 (RCAF) New Zealand 3 (RNZAF) and Polish squadrons were formed within the Royal Air Force. Many Polish Airmen were flying Spitfires fighters for Britain’s Royal Force. 422 Polish Airman had been buried during the 2nd World War. Former Polish airmen stayed over after the war and married also chose their resting place as Newark cemetery, Nottinghamshire .” Charlotte Hall (People/Oral Histories) ‘In 1939, she married Cyril Hackett and they had one daughter, Patricia. Cyril was a foundry man and worked at Nicholsons, Ransome and Marles, and finally at Worthington and Simpsons. One day during the war, a car stopped alongside Audrey Patterson, a friend of Charlotte’s, who lived in Balderton and they asked for direction to get to Ransome and Marles, she was reluctant to answer, war time ‘Careless talk costs lives’ etc. The driver saw her reluctance to answer and told her ‘This is Gracie Fields in the back of the car’. Gracie was going to sing to the workers for Workers Playtime. Cyril who was a keen member of the Red Cross, worked there at the time, has a photograph of himself and Gracie Fields on a calendar. Cricket Club (People/Village Clubs) John Hallam recalls that during his short time as a Coddington player (before 1953, after which as an apprentice he joined the Ransome & Marle’s team) he opened the bowling with Fred Tomlinson, under Captain Owen Taylor. Peggy Campion (People/Oral Histories) Charles was a foreman joiner and wheelwright at Ransome and Marles and obviously was very handy.

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The Warsaw Uprising (1944) needed the support of the allies to provide food and munitions to the Polish Partisans (AK, Home Army), resulting in the Polish Government in London, appealing to Winston Churchill for assistance. After many discussions with the Allied Command and getting no help from Russia, who refused even to grant permission for allied aircraft to land in Russia, he ordered relief to be flown to Warsaw from Italy, which was some 100 miles less than that from England, but was told by General Durrant, that an airlift of 2000 miles there and back, would have no hope of success, in that the loss of aircraft flying over occupied territory would be tremendous! Although Churchill agreed with him, he nevertheless ordered the operation to be proceeded with. The task was allocated to 205 group, of which RAF Squadrons 148 and 178, SAAF 31 and 34 squadrons and Polish Special Services Flight 1586 were part. The losses were horrendous: for every ton of supplies delivered and recovered by the Polish insurgents one aircraft was lost (39 four-engine bombers total). The operation was called “Warsaw Concerto”. Annual Airbridge Memorial Service at Newark Cemetery is held on the the Last Sunday in September each year starting from the main gate on London Road, Newark 1:45pm to the Memorial. Annual All Souls at Newark Cemetery is held on the the Last Sunday in October each year starting from the main gate on London Road, Newark at 2:45pm to the Polish war graves service.

Polish Airmen during the 2nd World War flying a Spitfire

Remembrance commemorates the sacrifices made and reminds everyone that the protection and care for the freedoms we enjoy and the lives of those who cannot defend themselves comes at a cost. This memorial website has been put together in the public interest as regular visit Newark Cemetery for many years. It has been dedicated to the thousands of people who’s resting place is in our beautiful and historic Cemetery for over 150 years. These website has been set up as a means of further promoting our Newark Cemetery and encouraging interested people to join the tribute.

Since the RAF loses still grew, the decision about forming Polish bomber We cannot forget their bravery, heroism and let’s still remember their sacrifice. Seventy years after the Battle of Britain, they gave their lives for our to-day.

Chris Grant at Newark Cemetery, his father died at age 47 during the bombing of Ransome and Marles 70 years ago, we will remember them..

Ransome and Marles’ Factory was Bombed, Friday 7th March 1941. We will Remember the 41 that died in Newark-On-Trent. 29 men and 12 women were killed with a further 165 being injured.

Bomb horror at factory Newark-On-Trent in Nottinghamshire people can recall Wartime memories for the 70th the anniversary in 2011. The bombing of the Ransome and Marles factory in Newark when two Luftwaffe Heinkel bombers carried out separate raids on the Northern Road factory within an hour of each other at about lunchtime on March 7 1941. The raids cost 41 lives and the cost in terms of damage was put at £91,789. A German aerial photograph taken in October 1940 was later recovered. It was used in the planning of the raid, detailing the longitude and latitude of the factory. The first German bomber used the railway line from Grantham as a guide and dropped four bombs. Two hit the factory, where the tool room and grindery took the brunt of the blast. One bomb hit the air raid shelter, another landed in the road nearby. The plane then circled and dropped a fifth bomb, which hit the factory floor but failed to explode. Five bombs were dropped in the second attack. Only one exploded but caused casualties to rescue workers tending people injured in the first raid. The Germans reported a successful low-level bomb attack on a ball bearing factory in Newark. Thirty men and ten women were killed. One woman was never found and presumed dead. There have been reports over the years of sightings of her ghost in the factory. Mr Bill Midwinter of Valley Prospect, Newark, was a production control supervisor who had gone home for lunch on that fateful day, when the air raid sirens sounded. He recalls: “I was in London Road and saw a bomb drop. “The plane seemed low. “It was a terrible day, pouring with rain. “I do not think the bomber could get the height so the bomb did not explode.”Mr Midwinter, as a member of the factory defence unit, helped to guard the 1,000lb unexploded bomb he saw fall. He said: “We ended up guarding the bomb for several days until the Bomb Disposal Unit arrived. “We were given strict instructions that no one should attempt to touch it or go near it. “The bomb looked quite small when it was in the ground but when it was removed you could see how big it really was. “I have no doubts that if that bomb had gone off the factory would have been completely wiped out.” About 4,000 people worked at the factory during the second world war, and a chance conversation probably saved the life of Mr Bert Emerson of Keats Road, Balderton, who worked in the equipment drawing office. He said: “I was making my way down from the grindery to the tool room when I stopped for a chat. “I was showered in glass from the sheer impact of the bombing but even then I escaped without a scratch.”He remembered, as a 19 year old, helping to take a stretcher down to the underground hospital at the factory, when it was bombed for the second time. “I count myself lucky to have escaped,” he said. More than 100 people were initially treated at the underground hospital, and ambulances took 65 people to hospital. The underground hospital, 15ft under the factory’s carpark, was bricked up and forgotten about after the war. It came to light again last year when plans were drawn up to mark the factory’s 100th anniversary.Gallons of groundwater were pumped out before the hospital could be opened but the effort was worth it as the hospital attracted 3,000 visitors. A future use for the hospital as a venue for fire service training exercises has been suggested but until a decision is made it will remain closed. Many people who worked at the factory for years were unaware the hospital existed, but the vital contribution it made on March 7 1941 is unlikely to be forgotten.

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On Friday, 7^th March 1941, the most well known of all raids on Newark-On-Trent took place, when the Ransome and Marles factory was bombed at 1.40pm. A single German Heinkell 111 bomber, flying so low that those on the ground could see its markings, approached from the south following the railway line. It dropped four high explosive bombs. Two of these landed on the works causing considerably damage, one on the road at the side of the factory and the other on an air raid shelter adjacent to Stanley Street. The plane machined gunned the site before circling, passing over the factory again and dropping another bomb. This did not explode. At 2.24pm another enemy aircraft approached dropped five more bombs but only one exploded, causing more damage and casualties, mainly rescue workers. As a result 29 men and 12 women were killed, 65 treated in hospital and 100+ treated at the works own underground hospital, which is still around but not in use. This day became known as “Black Friday.” We will Remember them RIP. Ransome and Marles changed its name to R.H.P. (Ransome, Hoffmann and Pollard) and is now called N.S.K. (Nippon Seiko K.K.)

We Will Remember the Ransome and Marles Bombing 41 were killed 30 are buried in Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire ,these graves are near the Commonwealth and Polish war graves at Newark-On-Trent

John Henry Green grave died at age 55 during the bombing of Ransome and Males his name is on the war memorial at the front off London Road , Newark

Laurence Goff and Chris Grant in the Nottingham Evening Post

Laurence Goff Pointing to John Henry Green and Ernest Beale names are on the war Memorial at Newark Cemetery.

They were killed in the Ransome and Marles bombing…

Polish contribution to the Allied victory in World War 2 (1939-1945) It was the only country to fight in the 2nd world war from the first to the last day of the greatest armed conflict to remember them to this day. The most important issue of the Polish contribution to the defeat of the enemy with determination, valor and perseverance.

Since the RAF loses still grew, the decision about forming two Polish bomber squadrons (300 and 301) as well as two Polish fighter squadrons (302 and 303) was made.

Training was performed very slowly. For a long time the British commanders did not believe the Poles could fly modern fighters.

They were detached to RAF squadrons and were excellent pilots. The first Polish pilot who shot a German airplane was F/O Antoni Ostowicz. It happened on July 19, 1940. But the most famous was Sgt. Antoni Glowacki – on August 24, 1940 he shot five German aircraft and became “the fighter ace” in one day.

Bomber Command WWII Bases: No. 300 (Polish) Squadron Bramcote : Jul 1940-Aug 1940 Swinderby : Aug 1940–Jul 1941 Hemswell : Jul 1941-May 1942 Ingham : May 1942-Jan 1943 Hemswell : Jan 1943-Jun 1943 Ingham : Jun 1943-Mar 1944 Faldingworth : Mar 1944 onwards RAF Station Winthorpe, No. 51 Base, was opened as a satellite station for RAF Swinderby. Early operations were mainly centred on the Polish squadrons 300 and 301, who usually flew Fairey Battles, operating from Winthorpe when Swinderby was water logged. Control of Winthorpe was passed to RAF Ossington and was used for a period as a Relief Landing Ground by No. 14 Pilots Advanced Flying Unit (PAFU) who had arrived at Ossington in January 1942. The Station was selected to investigate improvements to bombing techniques. A Bombing Officer was appointed to each flight and an all round effort from Flying Staff, Armament and Electrical Officers helped with the eventual achievement of worthwhile improvements. We certainly owe them a debt of gratitude.

Time to emphasized the heroism, bravery, valour and determination for freedom. Lest We Forget, Britain honoured its war dead. Tribute to British Commonwealth and Polish Sacrifice.

“It is important to recognise the sacrifices that our armed forces have made, and continue to make for our country.”

Lasting Tribute with Recognition to Remember them when Ransome and Marles Ball Bearing Factory was Bombed. On that Darkest day during the 2nd world war on 7th March 1941, This day became known as “Black Friday.”

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Flying the British and Polish flag over Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire

Remembrance commemorates the sacrifices made and reminds everyone that the protection and care for the freedoms we enjoy and the lives of those who cannot defend themselves comes at a cost.

It has been dedicated to the thousands of people who final resting place is in our beautiful and historic Newark Cemetery for over 150 years.

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Lasting Tribute to British Commonwealth, Polish Airmen and Workers of Ransome and Marles bombing that are buried in Newark-On-Trent

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Ransome and Marles’ Factory was Bombed, we will Remember them that died in Newark-On-Trent with 29 men and 12 women were killed with a further 165 being injured. Newark was attacked regularly because of its significance to airfields and war work carried out within the area. The most significant attack was on Friday, 7th March 1941 when two German planes dropped a series of bombs on and around Ransome and Marles who made ball bearings for naval gun turrets. A total of 41 people were killed with a further 165 being injured. More on these can be found on these link.

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Tribute to their sacrifice

In Memory of
Private PHILIP WOOLFITT

180165, 43rd Bn., Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) who died age 19 on 1st November 1916
Son of William Pearce Woolfitt and Emma Woolfitt, of Homeleigh, New Balderton, Newark.

Remembered with honour

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The British Commonwealth, Polish Sacrifice and Ransome and Marles bombing 70 years ago Friday afternoon 7th march 1941

British Commonwealth and Polish Airman together with other service men are buried in Newark Cemetery. Many came over during the2nd World war, Royal Australian Air Force, British from overseas, Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force and Polish Airman and others.

General Sikorski former resting place at Newark Cemetery until 13th September 1993.We must not forget the polish Airman and the Commonwealth they fought for Freedom against the enemy and didn’t flinch. They fought to the end and then carried on the fight, we should be grateful. We certainly owe them a great deal of credit that they so rightly deserve.

Newark-On-Trent is also important internationally, as it contains the Commonwealth and Polish War Graves

A true sacrifice for Freedom is Remembered at All Souls Day held on the last Sunday in October each year at Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire.

Remembering the many Polish Airmen that were flying Spitfires with the Royal Air Force

Newark-On-Trent is also important internationally, as it contains the Commonwealth and Polish War Graves

Remembering the many Polish Airmen that were flying Spitfires with the Royal Air Force

Newark-On-Trent is also important internationally, as it contains the Commonwealth and Polish War Graves

Newark-On-Trent is also important internationally, as it contains the Commonwealth and Polish War Graves.

Polish Airmen during the 2nd World War flying a Spitfire

Remembering the many Polish Airmen that were flying Spitfires with the Royal Air Force, and Commonwealth from RAAF, RCAF, RNZAF during the Battle of Britain, let’s pay tribute to these brave fighters for their contribution.

This unmistakable sound of the Spitfire over Newark-On-Trent

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Newark-on-Trent is important internationally, as it is home to the Commonwealth and Polish War Graves where there are many graves of Polish airmen who died during the second world war. Many Poles remained in the UK after the war, married and started families. Their resting place is also at Newark Cemetery.

We should remember the many Polish airmen who were flying Spitfires and bomber planes with the Royal Air Force, and Commonwealth pilots, during the Battle of Britain and pay tribute to them for their contribution.During Britain’s darkest hour, Polish pilots came to the UK and formed fighter squadrons that would operate during the Battle of Britain 70 years ago.RAF Winthorpe near Newark was established in 1940. It was a satellite station for RAF Swinderby over the border in Lincolnshire. Two Polish squadrons, 300 and 301, were based at Winthorpe. Polish contribution to the Allied victory in World War 2 (1939-1945) It was the only country to fight in the 2nd world war from the first to the last day of the greatest armed conflict to remember them to this day. The most important issue of the Polish contribution to the defeat of the enemy with determination, valor and perseverance. We must not forget the Polish airmen and those of the Commonwealth. They fought for freedom against the enemy and didn’t flinch.

We certainly owe them a debt of gratitude.

Laurence Goff, Friends of Newark Cemetery, Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire.

Tribute to Polish sacrifice

Let us all Remember the many Polish Airmen that were flying Spitfires with the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain

Paying Tribute to these brave fighters for their contribution. 17,000 Polish pilots and ground crew members had formed 14 squadron in RAF and 2,000 were killed of which 424 are buried in Newark Cemetery.

Let us be grateful to the Polish airmen during the 2nd world war

We Will Remember Them Our Lasting Tribute

Guardian Angel Watching Over Newark Cemetery Each Day

Lasting Tribute to British Commonwealth, Polish Airmen that died during the 2nd World War there resting place is at Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire Where would we be without them, they are appreciated There will always be men and women braver than ourselves

British Commonwealth and Polish Airman buried in Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire during the 2nd world war Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire War Memorial Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire War Memorial

We will Remember them at Newark Cemetery in front on the Warsaw Uprising Memorial

Let’s We will Remember them at Warsaw Uprising Memorial, Newark Cemetery

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Lasting Tribute to British Commonwealth and Polish Airmen

Do not weep, I am happy in the next world

British Plane Flying over in Freedom

War Memorial to the Fallen Richard Todd OBE

Richard Todd OBE Came to Newark-On-Trent to officially unveiled the Memorial to Fallen on 28th April 2007 at Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire. Actor in the Dam Busters and the Longest Day movies, WAR hero and film star died 4th Dec 2009 age 90.

Remembrance Day at Newark Cemetery War Memorial to the Fallen Richard Todd OBE Newark-On-Trent an officially unveiled the Memorial to Fallen on 28th April 2007 at Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire. Actor in the Dam Busters and the Longest Day movies, WAR hero and film star died 4th Dec 2009 age 90. Royal New Zealand Air Force Flight Sergeant John Bernard Kennedy Age 26 Buried in Newark Cemetery Sec R 298 Royal New Zealand Air Force Sergeant Desmond George Bradley, died on 21st October 1941, Age 22 Buried in Newark Cemetery Sec Q 300 New Zealand Air Force Flight Lieutenant James Cowan Age 30 Buried in Newark Cemetery Sec P 308 (In total 3 RNZAF died and resting place is in our cemetery) Lasting Tribute to British Commonwealth and Polish Airmen http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2088977&id=1405133581&ref=notif¬if_t=like Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant Frank Dunkin died on 9th April 1943, buried in Newark Cemetery Sec. P 311 Royal Australian Air Force Flight Sergeant Leonard Wentworth Lean died during 2nd World War and in Buried in Newark Cemetery Sec. P 310 A (In total 6 RAAF died and resting place is in our cemetery)

Royal Canadian Air Force Sergeat Alexander Teryl Mc Millan Air Observer Died 21st Oct 1941 Age 24 Resting Place at Newark Cemetery Sec. Q 299 Royal Canadian Air Force Flight Sergeant Raymond David Lewis died on 10th April 1943 age 22, Buried in Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire, Sec. B 310

Canadian Red Ensign Flag during the 2nd world war

17 (RCAF) Royal Canadian Air Force were

killed and are buried in Newark-On-Trent Cemetery

This was the official flag of Canada from 1921 until 1957. Since 1868, Canada has used this design with slightly different alterations to the Canadian shield. The Canadian badge in the fly of the flag has gone through several revisions since then. This was used by Canadian troops in the trenches of World War I. It was also the Canadian flag that was carried to the beaches at Normandy, France by Canadian troops during the D-Day invasion of occuppied France. The entities represented in the shield are the arms of the countries where the vast majority of Canadian people hail from: England, Scotland, Ireland and France. The three green maple leaves in the bottom of the shield represent Canada itself. In 1957, the three Maple leaves were changed from green to red and that design was used until the establishement of the maple leaf flag we know today in 1965.

Royal Canadian Air Force Sergeat Alexander Teryl Mc Millan Air Observer Died 21st Oct 1941 Age 24 Resting Place at Newark Cemetery Sec. Q 299

(In total 17 RCAF died and resting place at Newark Cemetery)

Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Sergeant Frederick George Bellchambers Flight Engineer died 1st October 1942, We will Remember them at Newark Cemetery Sec. P. Grave 306 Royal Canadian Air Force Flight Sergeant Albert Edward Hannay died on 12th March 1943 at age 24 Resting Place at Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire Sec. P 310

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Though they are hidden in the shadow of Death, their lives for others in the love of Freedom that never dies. In Memory of our Fallen Heroes, greater love hath no one then this, that one lay down your life for his friends and Country. We departed this life into the next, though they are hidden in the shadow of Death. Their lives for others in the love of serving our Country and Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire. Polish Flag is posted at The Chapel Interpretation Newark-On-Trent, Cemetery, Nottinghamshire B
ritish Commonwealth and Polish War graves Leaflet at The Chapel Interpretation Centre Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire UK
Many British Commonwealth helped thanks to Royal Australian Air Force (6 killed), British, Royal Canadian Air Force (17 killed), Royal New Zealand Air Force(3 killed) and Polish Air Force some (400 killed) They are Buried in Newark-On-Trent Cemetery 2nd World War at Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire. Let us all Remember the many Airmen that were flying Spitfires with the Royal Air Force during the Battle to save Europe 1939-1945. Paying a fitting Tribute to our brave fighters for their contribution. 17,000 Polish pilots and ground crew members had formed 14 squadron in RAF and 2,000 were killed of which over 400 from 1940 – 1947 are buried in Newark Cemetery. Royal New Zealand Air Force died Age 30 James Cowan DFC and Royal Canadian Air Force Died Age 23 T.H. Warne, Buried in Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire

RAAF, RAF, RNZAF And RCAF were killed during the 2nd World War and are buried in newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire

I just wanted to add something to this very interesting site, I notice one of the War Graves shown is that of Thomas Herbert Warne, for anyone who wants to know more about what happened to Herb Warne and his crew, they may find this short film of interest. It was made in August 2010 primarily for the relatives of Herb Warne and his crew, so they could feel part of the rededication to the Memorial to the crew of Lancaster W4270 at Staunton in the Vale http://www.vimeo.com/14431980

A short clips of Newark Cemetery on the film, on photos of Herb’s funeral that were sent to his family in 1943.

We will remember them.

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On the night of the 18th February 1943, Lancaster Bomber W4270 crashed during a training mission, resulting in the deaths of all seven of its crew. This is an account of that fateful night and the research that uncovered the airmen’s story. It is a tribute to their brave service and tragic sacrifice.

This is a cut down version of the original 35 minute piece*

http://vimeo.com/14431980

6 ARAF – Australian, 44 British RAF and Servicemen, 17 CRAF – Canadian and 3 NZRAF – New Zealand were also killed during the 2nd World War and are buried in Newark Cemetery for all to see. If it hadn’t been for the courageous Polish Air Force we would have struggled and things could have turned out differently. These airmen helped us win the war for Freedom. War Memorial to the Fallen, we will Remember them Not enough credit is given to the Polish pilots who went out of their way to help us in the dark days of the 2nd World war. They never let us down to gain Freedom for us and should not be forgotten as our heroes of World War II. This memorial website is dedicated to the thousands of men and women from the 2nd World War. Memorial to the Fallen of Newark commemorating those military personnel who lost their lives in conflict since 1914 for over 94 years. This being the darkest days during the 2nd World war when 29 men and 12 women died with another 165 that were injured. When 10 bombs were dropped with 5 exploded on that Friday the 7th March 1941. The Battle of Britain was not just won by our brave Airmen, many thanks to the people around Newark that worked at Ransome & Marles Ball Bearings Factory. They provided components to all three Armed Forces, that needed parts for our Spitfires, Hurricanes, Lancaster bombers. 41 Were killed in the Ransome and Marles bombing, 41 were killed 30 are buried in Newark Cemetery Six graves near to the British Commonwealth Polish War Graves 41-killed-by-enemy-action-during-a-bombing 7th-march-1941 Laurence Goff Friends of Newark Cemetery Chairman

Laurence Goff Visiting Graves 30 are Buried in Newark Cemetery, When 41 Were Killed at Ransome and Marles bombing.

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Robert Grant died at age 47 during the Ransome and Marles’ Factory bombing On Friday 7th March 1941, let’s Remember them 2011 for the 70th Anniversary. His son Mr Chris Grant became Mayor of Newark 50 years later 1991-1992. RIP

http://www.flickr.com/search/?s=int&w=all&q=ransome+and+Marles+&m=text Lasting Tribute to British Commonwealth, Polish Airmen and Workers of Ransome and Marles Bombing

We will Remember them Crew killed and are buried in Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire

We would wish to acknowledge the generosity of the following local organization for their assistance in the production of this Comfort Book

The Grange House Hotel across from the London Road Cemetery Newark-On-Trent

E.Gill & Son Funeral Services, Newark

Lidsters of Worksop Ltd

Lincolnshire Co-Operative Funeral Service, Newark

Newark and Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society

If you would like to Sponsor our 3rd order of the book of support with reading of poems,quotations and passages from scriptures.

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Our spiritual Angle believed to act for us. A time to pray for our loss friends. Many believe that these supernatural beings watch over us and can also come to our spiritual and physical aid. Let’s also remember them in love, peace, joy also tranquility

John Henry Green is one 41 killed at age 55 when Ransome and Marles’ Factory was Bombed, we will Remember them that died in Newark-On-Trent with 29 men and 12 women were killed with a further 165 being injured. Newark was attacked regularly because of its significance to airfields and war work carried out within the area. The most significant attack was on Friday, 7th March 1941. Friday afternoon when two German planes dropped a series of bombs on and around Ransome and Marles who made ball bearings for naval gun turrets. A total of 41 people were killed with a further 165 being injured. More on these can be found on these link.

http://newarkcemeteryuk.wordpress.com/2011/03/08/ransome-and-marles-former-factory-workers-will-be-remembered-with-a-permanent-memorial-in-newark-on-trent-in-2011/

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Supermarine Spitfire PV270

British Commonwealth and Polish War Graves

Andeusz Kukurowski Polish Airman resting place at Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire during the 2nd world war

Andrzej Mierzejewski Polish Forces died age 20 Resting Place Newark-On-Trent

Main Gate on London Road, Newark Cemetery ZA WOLNOSC – FOR FREEDOM New Zealand Air Force 3 Killed During the 2nd World War and are Buried in Newark Cemetery. These Website is dedicated to the fallen and missing Airman from 1939-1945, we will preserve their Memories. You paid the ultimate Sacrifice for our Freedom http://www.flickr.com/photos/newarkcemeteryuk/5032411669/ We Will Remember them in Newark Cemetery Many thanks for your help and support

We are Grateful to the Many Young Men that came over from the British Commonwealth 3 Died from Royal New Zealand Air Force RNZAF, 6 from Royal Australian Air Force RAAF and 17 Royal Canadian Air Force RCAF

The RCAF and their former Canada Flag, 17 Canadian Airman from the 2nd World War were killed and are Buried in Newark Cemetery.

Lasting Tribute

Major General Tadeusz KLIMECKI, Chief of the Polish General Staff died with General Sikorski on the 4th July 1943

Lieutenant Jozef Ponikiewski died with General Sikorski on 4th July 1943

Colonel Andrzej MARECKI, Chief of Operations Staff died with General Sikorski on 4th July 1943

4 July 1943: After tours of Gibraltar and festivities, General Sikorski departs for London at 11:00pm. After reaching only 100 feet, the plane began a slow dive into the sea. Only the pilot survived. All others died or were presumed dead on impact at 11:06pm. B-24C Liberator AL 523 Full List of Passengers: 1. General Władysław SikorskiPrime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of Poland 2. Zofia LeśniowskaChief of the Polish Women’s Auxiliary 3. Major General Tadeusz KlimeckiChief of the Polish General Staff 4.Colonel Andrzej MareckiChief of Operations Staff 5. Lieutenant Jozef PonikiewskiNaval A.D.C. 6. Adam KulakowskiPersonal secretary to Sikorski 7. Colonel Victor CazaletM.P., British Liason Officer 8.Brigadier J.P. WhitelyM.P. 9.Mr. W.H. Lock(Never found, presumed dead) 10. Mr. PinderHead of British Intelligence Service in the Middle East (his position was never revealed to General Sikorski) 11. Bombardier Gralewski (Joined the party at Gibraltar) Crew: 1. 1Lt Edward Maks Prchal Captain/1st Pilot 2. Squadron Leader W.S. Herring2nd Pilot (never found) 3. Warrant Officer L. Zalsberg Navigator 4. Sergeant F. Kelly Flight Engineer 5. Flight Sergeant C.B. GerrieRadio Operator/Air Gunner 6. Flight Sergeant D. HunderRadio Operator/Air Gunner (never found)

Memorial to the Fallen Newark cemetery

Nottinghamshire

Lasting Tribute Memorial to the Air Bridge of August 1944 British, Polish and South African help with the Warsaw Uprising which was said all Poles in Warsaw are to be killed, no prisoners. A further moment to war time confilict is the Air Bridge Monument which remembers the aircrew who died, during world war two, supporting the popular uprising in Warsaw in 1944. The Warsaw Uprising (1944) badly needed the support of the allies to provide food and munitions to the Polish Partisans (AK, Home Army), resulting in the Polish Government in London, appealing to Mr Winston Churchill the Prime Minister for assistance. After many discussions with the Allied Command and getting no help from Russia, who refused even to grant permission for allied aircraft to land in Russia, he ordered relief to be flown to Warsaw from Italy, which was some 100 miles less than that from England, but was told by General Durrant, that an airlift of 2000 miles there and back, would have no hope of success, in that the loss of aircraft flying over occupied territory would be tremendous. Although Churchill agreed with him, he nevertheless ordered the operation to be proceeded with. The task was allocated to 205 group, of which RAF Squadrons 148 and 178, SAAF 31 and 34 squadrons and Polish Special Services Flight 1586 were part. The losses were horrendous, for every ton of supplies delivered and recovered by the Polish insurgents one aircraft was lost (39 four-engine bombers total). The operation was called “Warsaw Concerto”. Lasting Tribute at Newark Cemetery

Remembrance Day at Newark Cemetery

Lasting Tribute Preserve the Memory in year to come Lasting Tribute to Polish Airmen

Lance Corporal Adam Cornelius, a very close friend, said: “Sean was an all round good guy. I will remember Sean best for his ‘Cheeky Chappy’ attitude to life both in and out of work. His death is a massive loss as he was an individual who had so much to give to others.” Lance Corporal Violino was married to Katey Anne and had eight-year-old twins from a previous marriage, Ellie and Lewis. He was an Army canoeist and regularly represented his regiment at rugby. His wife said: “Sean will be sadly missed for his infectious enthusiasm for life and his desire to be everyone’s friend. He was popular with everyone he met and was loved by friends and family alike. Sean was very proud to be a member of the Armed Forces, in particular the Royal Engineers. The world is a poorer place without Sean.” He was killed in an explosion during a routine convoy to transport vital engineering equipment to a Forward Operating Base in the Helmand province. Despite the best efforts of the Air Medical Emergency Response Team, Lance Corporal Violino was pronounced dead on arrival at the field hospital at Camp Bastion. Defence Secretary Des Browne said: “The death of Lance Corporal Violino is profoundly tragic. The Army has lost a highly professional soldier and his death is an immense blow to all who knew him. I hope that his family, friends and comrades will draw comfort from the fact that he died doing a job he clearly excelled at.” Memory to Lance Corporal Ivano ‘Sean’ Violino

We should Remember him and other.

Lance Corporal Ivano ‘Sean’ Violino his name has been added to the War Memorial to the fallen at Newark-On-Trent Cemetery off London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire. He will not be forgotten. Lasting Tribute, Greater Love Hath No Man Than This That a Man Lay Down His Life For His Friends. Lance Corporal Ivano Violino killed in Afghanistan.It is with immense sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Corporal Ivano Violino from 20 Field Squadron, 36 Engineer Regiment in southern Afghanistan on Monday 17th September 2007.

Main Arch down the Main drive of Newatk Cemetery with two former Chapels since 1856

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

I’m PROUD to Support Our Brave Troops. Let’s stand as one, and show our Brave Boys & Girls, just how Proud of them we ALL are !! They ALL put their Precious Lives on the line 24/7/365 to ensure we remain living in the Freedom we can ALL take for granted, the least we can do, is show them how grateful we really are, and show them ALL, Love, Loyalty, Support, and most important of all Our RESPECT and God Bless ALL Troops and our Allies, and a massive THANK YOU. Flying the Flag in Tribute to Lance Corporal Ivano Sean Violino a Lasting Tribute and for others, Laurence Goff

Lance Corporal Ivano Violino, known as Sean, was killed while serving in Afghanistan on Monday, 17th September, 2007, aged 29.He was described by his commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Richard Wardlaw, as “experienced and dedicated … the very epitome of a modern professional soldier, who lived life to the full and gave his all to the Army, his comrades and to his family.” Lance Corporal Violino was born in Salford, Manchester. He joined the Army at 24 and, having completed combat and driver training, joined the Kent-based 36 Engineer Regiment in February 2003. He took part in Operation TELIC in Kuwait and was promoted to Lance Corporal in October 2004, receiving recognition for his high professional standards. At the start of 2007 he wascross-posted with 20 Field Squadron and took part in construction exercises in Canada. He arrived in Afghanistan on 2 September, 2007, and was the first fatality from his regiment.

Memory to Lance Corporal Ivano ‘Sean’ Violino Help for Heroes which was taken in Newark Market Place, we will Remember them. http://www.the-soldiers.co.uk/

Lance Corporal Ivano Violino, known as Sean

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Our Heroes in memory to the fallen Lance Corporal Ivano ‘Sean’ Violino, 29 his good name has been added to the war memorial at Newark-On-Trent Cemetery, RIP. He went to school in Newark-On-Trent and whose family still live in the town. He was killed in Helmand Province, southern Afghanistan, on September 17, 2007. RIP

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Lance Corporal Violino was commanding an FL12 Self-Loading Dump Truck on a routine logistics convoy, moving vital engineering equipment to a Forward Operating Base 19km north east of the town of Gereshk in Helmand province, when his vehicle was caught in an explosion. Despite the best efforts of the Air Medical Emergency Response Team who arrived on the scene shortly after the explosion, Corporal Violino was sadly pronounced dead on arrival at the field hospital at Camp Bastion. RIP

Memorial to the Fallen in Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire

On 28th April 2007, Richard Todd OBE, officially unveiled the Memorial to the Fallen in Newark Cemetery .

Friends of Newark Cemetery is grateful to NSK and Newark Town Council, a Memorial has been put in place at Newark Town Hall on the ground floor as you walk up stairs to . Ransome & Marles of Newark will have a Lasting Tribute to the 41 Killed and 165 that where injured on that Friday 7th March 1941.

These being the darkest days during the 2nd World war when 29 men and 12 women died with another 165 that were injured. When 10 bombs were dropped with 5 exploded on that Friday the 7th March 1941. http://newarkcemeteryuk.wordpress.com/2010/09/10/ransome-and-marles’-41-killed-by-enemy-action-during-a-bombing-7th-march-1941/

Newark names of the World at side in the front of St. Mary Magdalene

Parish Church

Friends of Newark Cemetery are happy to use the Interpretation centre in the former Eastern Chapel

Cremated remains at Newark Cemetery

Looking over at Cremated Remains at Newark Cemetery

by Gail Edwards Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire has been open since 1856

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.

1981 Newark town Mayor Councillor Jean Moore at General Wladyslaw Sikorski grave his 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. 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 the UK 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, headed by the exiled Polish government and Newark Town Mayor Councillor Cyril Parlby. A guard of honour from the Polish Air Force was on hand. After General Silorski remains were exhumed from Newark Cemetery on 13th September 1993. He was taken Newark Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene overnight, then next day a farewell Mass before his return home to Poland. MoD approves exhumation of Polish soldiers to solve mystery of General Sikorski’s death – Telegraph http://t.co/Iw1qQJw

General Sikorski was Also Laid to Rest in Newark Cemetery From 1943-1993. A Memorial cross to the Polish airmen buried here was erected in the plot and unveiled on 14th July 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 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. General Sikorski’s 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 on Friday 16thJuly, 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 on 17th September 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.

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 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. Pupils meet Olympic hero Newark Tribute to them at Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire I would like to say many thanks to Gail Edwards for giving me permission to you these poems and photos. http://www.edirectory.co.uk/gmtv/mib/d/support+our+troops+badge/pid/1550513/#

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The Memorial at The National Memorial Arboretum, the UK’s Centre of Remembrance

Laurence Goff Tribute to Lance Corporal Ivano Sean Violino a Lasting Tribute and our British Troops

Injured soldiers join fundraising effort

Mon Jun 28, 2010

Soldiers who have been helped by the Newark Patriotic Fund after being injured in Afghanistan were in the town’s of Newark in the Market Place to help raise money for the cause.

Local hero Newark Newark was attacked because of its significance to airfields and war work carried out within the area. The most significant attack was on Friday, 7th March 1941 when two German planes dropped a series of 10 bombs on and around Ransome and Marles who made ball bearings for naval gun turrets. A total of 41 people were killed with a further 165 being

injured.

Cornelius Brown Historian of Newark-On-Trent, died over a 100 years ago in 1907, we will Remember

him.

William Oliver Quibell and Family are Buried in Newark Cemetery

Grave from the 1st World War, at Newark Cemetery. Service together for others and our Country

Memorial to the Fallen at Newark Cemetery Memorial, we will Remember them

http://www.cwgc.org

Newark Cemetery Chapel Interpretation centre , we have displays of the history of Newark cemetery, Commonwealth, Polish, Ransome and Marles during the 2nd world war.

Link pages http://www.aircrewremembrancesociety.com/welcome.html http:/

/www.winthorpe.org.uk/the-history-of-winthorpe-airfield

www.aviationanoraks.co.uk/page5.html

http://www.controltowers.co.uk/W-Z/Winthorpe.htm

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nottingham/content/articles/2009/05/15/air_museum_poles_feature.shtml

http://www.coddington.org.uk/

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission

http://www.cwgc.org

Lasting Tribute to British Commonwealth

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http://www.google.co.uk/images?client=safari&rls=en&q=ramsome+and+marles

This website has been set up as a means of further promoting our Newark Cemetery and encouraging interested people to join the tribute. Together as a Fitting tribute who resting place is at Newark Cemetery.

Crew of Avro Lancaster ED823
411919	Flight Sergeant	L W LEAN	RAAF	Pilot	Aged 22
14855	Sergeant	F DUNKIN	RAAF	Flight Engineer	Aged 21
127064	Flying Officer	E LAMBERT		Navigator	Aged 34
1087359	Sergeant	H U OXSPRING		Bomb Aimer	Aged 27
1345277	Sergeant	W S L GRAHAM		Wireless Operator	Aged 20
R/115799	Flight Sergeant	R D LEWIS	RCAF	Air Gunner	Aged 22
1231524	Sergeant	W G STEPHENSON		Air Gunner	Aged 21

From the left -Raymond Lewis – air gunner (RCAF); “Jock” Graham – wireless operator; Ted Lambert – navigator; Len Lean – pilot (RAAF) The pilot Len Lean and the flight engineer Frank Dunkin were both from Australia. They had both joined the RAAF for initial training before being embarked for Great Britain. Flt Sgt Lean came from Chatswood, Sydney, and Sgt Dunkin’s home was in Armidale, New South Wales. Raymond Lewis, one of the crew’s air gunners was from Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada. All three of these Commonwealth airmen are buried in Newark cemetery, about eight miles from this memorial. The Navigator, Ted Lambert, lived with his wife Lavinia in Overhulton, Bolton, Lancashire. At 34 he was looked on by the rest of the crew as “the daddy” of the aircrew as he was “so much older” than the rest of them. He is buried in Fleetwood Borough Cemetery, near Blackpool. Sgt Henry Oxspring as bomber aimer, manned the front gun turret and would have been responsible for releasing the plane’s bombs on target once the crew had gone operational and were sent on bombing runs. He is buried in Hoyland Nether Cemetery near Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Wireless Operator “Jock” Graham’s family came from Glasgow. At 20 years old he was the youngest member of the crew. He is buried in the Glasgow Western Necropolis. Sergeant William Stephenson was the crew’s second air gunner, along with Flt Sgt Lewis, his job was to provide the Lancaster’s defence against enemy fighters. He was from Leicester, where he is buried in Gilroes Cemetery.

The pilot Len Lean – he is still a trainee pilot in this picture as he has white band on his flying cap	Flying Officer Ted Lambert (navigator) – at 34 years old, the most senior crew member in terms of rank and age

Frank Dunkin from Australia. He was the Flight Engineer – his role was to support the pilot by keeping “the kite” flying	Sergeant Henry Oxspring – bomb aimer. He would also have manned the front machine gun turret

Wireless Operator Sergeant “Jock” Graham from Glasgow. Sadly we have been unable to trace any relatives or family for Sgt. Graham – can you help?	Canadian Flight Sergeant Lewis was one of the Lancaster’s two air gunners. He would keep a sharp look-out for enemy fighters, and defend the bomber from attack

Sergeant Billy Stephenson from Leicester, the other air gunner on the plane. When flying with other bombers, or in formation, the air gunners would also look out for wandering “friendly” aircraft threatening to collide with their own plane, and would warn the pilot to take evasive action.
Official Crash Report The official crash report was produced the day after the crash. It is a brief summary and gives little detail as to the events leading up to the crash. The report implies “pilot error” as the cause – HOWEVER, there is strong evidence that the Lancaster experienced problems with one of its engines right from take off. In fact it seems most likely that one of the engines was on fire when the plane crashed. Flt Sgt Lean would have had to struggle to keep the plane on a level flight, especially if the fire was spreading to the wing. It may well be that he was looking for a flat field in which to crash land – a further hundred yards and he would have had somewhere to put the plane down. The trees on the hill at Norwood Park and the power cables across the field where they crashed meant they had no chance for a safe landing. The plane was certainly heading towards open country where a crash landing could be attempted. Rather than pilot error, it may have been mechanical failure and sheer bad luck that Len couldn’t bring his crew down safely. Why the engine problems, and possible fire, are not mentioned in the accident report remains a mystery. Was this an oversight in a rushed report by people busy fighting a desperate war? Perhaps it was easier to blame a trainee pilot rather than admit to a faulty, or poorly maintained aircraft…. after all to send an aircrew up in a plane that wasn’t airworthy would be to put seven lives as great risk…. Perhaps we will never know. So far the official Accident Investigation Branch (A.I.B.) report hasn’t been traced – if that can be found, perhaps more light can be shone on the tragic events. Can anyone provide any more information on the likely cause of the crash, or help us find the A.I.B. report? To read the official RAF accident report for ED823 - Click Here
The Avro Lancaster Bomber The Lancaster bomber was the most famous and most successful of the Second World War heavy bombers. Although primarily a night bomber, it excelled in many other roles including daylight precision bombing, and gained worldwide fame as the “Dam Buster” used in the 1943 raids on Germany’s Ruhr Valley dams
Role	Heavy Bomber
Manufacturer	Avro
Designed by	Roy Chadwick
First flight	8 January 1941
Introduced in service	1942
Length	69 ft 5 ins (21.2m)
Wingspan	102 ft (31.1m)
Weight (unloaded)	36,828 lb (16,705kg)
Weight (max. load)	63,000 lb (29,000kg)
Top speed	280mph
Number built	7,377
Unit cost	£45,000 – 50,000 [about £1.3 - £1.5m in 2011 currency]

During WWII 7,377 Lancasters were built and this workhorse of Bomber Command flew 156,000 sorties, dropping over 600,000 tons of bombs. Although of an exceptional design and thought by most pilots to be a great plane to fly, almost half of all Lancasters delivered during the war were lost (a total of 3,345 planes lost) on operations with the loss of over 21,000 crew members; a sad reflection of the casualties of war. Unfortunately accidents involving aircrews in training were all too common. The crew of ED823 were such a trainee aircrew; on that tragic night seven young men “gave their tomorrows for our todays”. Lest we forget

Lafarge granite gives tragic airmen lasting memorial

The generosity of a Leicestershire building materials firm will ensure the sacrifice of a county airman killed in WWII will forever be remembered.

Lafarge Aggregates & Concrete UK has donated a granite boulder from its Mountsorrel quarry, near Loughborough, to be erected as a memorial to second air gunner, Sgt Billy Stephenson and his comrades, who died during a training mission.

All seven airmen perished when their Lancaster bomber crashed in the Nottinghamshire village of Halam in the early hours of Saturday April 10 1943.

Villagers in Halam had long felt the sacrifice of the crew should be honoured and embarked on a mission to erect a memorial and trace relatives of the lost airmen.

Now thanks to Lafarge and Nottinghamshire County Council the memorial will be unveiled during a special ceremony on the 68^thanniversary of the crash.

Andrew Paris, part of the Halam team responsible for organising the memorial, said:

”The loss of the lives of these seven brave young men was a sad wartime event for the village.

“When they left their homes and families they were really no more than boys. We wanted to do something to honour the sacrifice of these seven brave young men and now a vague idea over a pint in the village pub has become a wonderful reality.”

Angus Shedden, operations manager for Lafarge’s Mountsorrel Quarry, said:

”We are delighted that one of our armour stones is being used for such a worthy cause and will help keep alive the memory of these brave airmen.”

Appeals through local newspapers and radio have ensured relatives of almost all of the seven will be at the event on Sunday April 10.

Those expected to attend include Sgt Stephenson’s two nephews and a niece, seven or eight nieces and nephews of the pilot Len Lean, coming from Australia; the son and grandson of navigator Ted Lambert, from Fleetwood, near Blackpool; and a nephew of Canadian air gunner, Raymond ‘Tony’ Lewis travelling from Bangkok.

Andrew, a Halam resident for the past 20 years, said:

“We felt that such a significant event the village shouldn’t be forgotten or go unmarked.

“Making contact with so many relatives of the aircrew has been a hugely interesting and very touching experience. We are delighted that so many of them will be there on April 10^th“.

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The donated rock from Lafarge

The crew of the Lancaster bomber

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“From death springs life and from the graves of great patriots springs a great nation”.

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“He spake well who said that graves are the footprints of angels”.

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The Friends of Newark Cemetery was set up in November 2005 with the aim of helping to improve the services and facilities of the Cemetery and to promote the site as

an attractive amenity to residents and visitors.

At our disposal we have the former Newark Cemetery Chapel, build in 1856 and renewed in 2010 (officially opened as an Interpretation Centre by the Newark Town Mayor on Saturday 11th September 2010).

*** Purpose of the Friends of Newark Cemetery:

 To offer suggestions to the Newark Town Council on ways to improve the service and facilities of the Cemetery.

 To provide input into the Cemetery Regulations.

To help identify problems with vandalism and other activities detrimental to the well-being of the Cemetery, and to work with Council to seek solutions to these problems.

 To play an active part in assisting the Town Council with practical tasks such as litter-picking, painting seats, benches, open-days, etc.

 To provide a welcoming presence and a source of help and information at the Cemetery during opening hours.

 To act as guides for visitors to the Cemetery.

 To collect feedback from visitors in the form of simple questionnaires.

 To provide extra presence for the Cemetery site.

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Visitors are most welcome to the Chapel Interpretation centre at Newark Cemetery by Friends of Newark Cemetery organisation.

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This memorial website is Laurence Goff personal views, I have put it together and do not represent Newark Town Council . 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. This is a privately owned and maintained, not-for-profit, website which is supported privately, the content here is solely the responsibility of

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Honouring lives of past cadets | Newark Advertiser

1 Aug 2008 … Fourteen members of 1260 Squadron Newark Air Training Corps marched to the war graves, … led a service at the grave of Keith Couzin-Wood. … plaque for Sergeant Patton near the London Road entrance to the cemetery. …

Air Cadet Keith Rollason Couzin-Wood, the young cadet killed buried in

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Honouring lives of past cadets

Air cadet Joe Parkes (14) of Newark 1260 Squadron, lays a wreath at the grave of Keith Couzin-Wood, who was killed in a plane crash, aged 16, in 1942. Two former air cadets from different eras were remembered during a service at Newark Cemetery .

Air cadets, led by, left, Flight-lieutenant Mark Edwards and Pilot Officer Nick Squire, of the Newark squadron, march to the war graves section at Newark Cemetery.

Fourteen members of 1260 Squadron Newark Air Training Corps marched to the war graves, where the Newark team curate, the Rev Tim Pownall-Jones, led a service at the grave of Keith Couzin-Wood.

The service followed research by the cadets into the plane crash that killed him, aged 16, on July 29, 1942.

Keith, who was on his first flight, was in an RAF Hampden bomber from 408 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force, when it stalled and crashed soon after take off from RAF Balderton.

The crew, who also included another cadet, Geoffrey Hughes of Chesterfield, and two flying officers, were all killed.

It is hoped the memorial service, on the Saturday closest to Keith’s death, could become an annual event.

Mr Pownall-Jones said: “Those young men stood out because of their uniform and what that uniform still represents.

“The young men and women here today are champions of the same core values of the services.”

He said the values were teamwork, initiative, dedication and being young at heart, and that the first letters of those words spelt tidy. He said when the cadets checked their uniforms were tidy they should think of those values.

Cadet Andrew Tallis (13) lays a wreath in memory of Sergeant Michael Patton.

During a minute’s silence flags were lowered by corporal Sam Parkes (16) and Mr Robert Doyle, the standard bearer for Newark Royal British Legion.

Mrs Karen Grayson, the mother of a current cadet, Kristian Grayson, read a poem called Somebody’s Darling.

Cadet Joe Parkes (14) laid a wreath.

The Mayor of Newark, Mr Harry Molyneux, said: “The youngsters wanted to serve their country but little did they know what could happen to them. They were very brave.”

Keith was from Leigh-on-Sea and his father’s family were from Southwell and Normanton. The cadets tracked down Keith’s nephew, who is in his seventies and lives in Australia.

One of the pallbearers at Keith’s funeral was Mr Jack Stringer (85) of Grosvenor Road, Balderton. He was unable to attend the ceremony due to illness and was represented by his wife, Mrs Irene Stringer (83).

She said her husband, who was a corporal in the RAF stationed at Balderton, was sorry he could not be there.

The cadets also honoured Sergeant Michael Patton, a former cadet of the Newark squadron, who died in September 1996 when he fell from an RAF helicopter during an exercise over south Wales.

Cadet Andrew Tallis (13) laid a wreath beside a memorial tree and plaque for Sergeant Patton near the London Road entrance to the cemetery.

Mr Patton’s niece, Miss Natalie Henstock (24) of Newark, represented his family.

She said her grandparents, Mr and Mrs Brian Patton, of Bathley, who are Mr Patton’s parents, and her mother, Ruth Hughes, of William Street, Newark, who is Mr Patton’s sister, were unable to attend.

Mr Patton’s father-in-law, Mr Chris Grant, of The Park, Newark, attended along with his wife, Mrs Doreen Grant.

The cadets, who meet at their Sherwood Avenue headquarters on Tuesdays and Thursdays, are looking for adult helpers.

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Tribute to British Commonwealth and Polish Sacrifice that are buried at Newark Cemetery

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General Wladyslaw Sikorski, Prime Minister of Poland’s London-based government in exile
We Remember Them not just on Remembrance Day at Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire
General Sikorski was Laid to Rest in Newark Cemetery From 1943-1993
We must not forget those of the Commonwealth and Polish airmen, they fought for freedom against the enemy and didn’t flinch
Newark, Nottinghamshire England is going back in time over the years since 1856
Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire UK Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War
Thomas Earp who departed this life into the next, former Town Mayor and Newark MP, Died 100 years
A time to pray for our loss friends at Newark Cemetery
Ransome and Marles former factory workers Remembered with a Permanent Memorial in Newark-On-Trent on 7th March 2011
FRIENDS OF NEWARK CEMETERY TRANSLATED INTO POLISH
General Wladyslaw Sikorski
Remember those who have given up their lives for Freedom
If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps was played; this brings out a new meaning of it
Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire, memorial website
Lasting Tribute to British Commonwealth, Polish Airmen and Workers of Ransome and Marles bombing

Remember those who have given up their lives for Freedom

Lasting Tribute to British Commonwealth, Polish Airmen and Workers of Ransome and Marles bombing

If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps was played; this brings out a new meaning of it

Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire, England Since 1856

48 BLATHERWICK’S THAT ARE BURIED IN NEWARK CEMETERY UK From 1858-2011

Chapel Interpretation Centre, Will Be Used By Friends Of Newark Cemetery

Lance Sgt Nathan Cumberland completed the Newark-On-Trent Half Marathon in 2.5 hours

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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM FOR OUR TOMORROW THEY GAVE THEIR TODAY Newark Cemetery is located on the south side of London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire. The main entrance, small car park near the main gate on London Road, Newark.

Chapel Interpretation Centre at Newark Cemetery {left side on the main drive off London Road} is opened each weekend from 2-4pm or by appointment. please contact Laurence Goff Chairman Friends of Newark Cemetery 01636-681878 or friendsofnewarkcemetery@yahoo.co.uk

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We must not forget those of the Commonwealth and Polish airmen, they fought for freedom against the enemy and didn’t flinch

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For our freedom and yours / Za wolnosc nasza i wasza

Time to emphasized the Heroism, Bravery, Valour and Determination for our Freedom

We must not forget the Polish Airman and the Commonwealth they fought for freedom against the enemy and didn’t flinch. They fought to the end and then carried on the fight, we should be grateful. We certainly owe them a great deal of credit that they so rightly deserve.

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Remembering the many Polish Airmen that were flying with the Royal

Air Force, and The Commonwealth from RAAF, RCAF, RNZAF during

the Battle of Britain

All Souls is held each year from the Main Gate on London Road with a parade at 3pm to the Commonwealth and Polish war graves at Newark Cemetery on the last Sunday in October.

Lasting Tribute Time to emphasized the heroism, bravery, valour and determination for freedom. Lest We Forget.Time to emphasized the heroism, bravery, valour and determination for our freedom. Let’s pay tribute to these brave fighters for their contribution.

Let’s pay our tribute to these brave fighters for their contribution

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn

At the going down of the sun and in the morning

We will remember them

Our Lasting Tribute

Time to emphasized the heroism, bravery, valour and determination for freedom. Lest We Forget.Time to emphasized the heroism, bravery, valour and determination for our freedom. Lest We Forget, Britain honoured its war dead.

Tribute to British Commonwealth and Polish Sacrifice that are buried at Newark Cemetery during the 2nd war world

Air Bridge Memorial Service At Newark Cemetery in Nottinghamshire

This being held each year on the last Sunday in September, the parade leaves from the Main Gate on London Road at 1:45pm . Let’s remember those who died during the Air Bridge Operations when Britain and the Commonwealth forces answered a plea for help from the Polish Government in Exile to drop supplies to the Polish secret army which was striking back against the enemy in 1944.

Annual Airmen honoured the service remembers at Newark Cemetery on the last Sunday in September at 2pm. Let’s remember those who died during the Airbridge Operations when Britain and the Commonwealth forces answered a plea for help from the Polish Government in Exile to drop supplies to the Polish secret army which was striking back against the enemy.

Air Bridge Sunday 30th September 2012 { held on the last Sunday each year in September} from the Main Gate on London Road at 2pm.

This event is held at Newark Cemetery, at a special memorial near to the Polish War Graves, organised by Newark Town Council. The service remembers the 250 airmen who lost their lives during the Air Bridge operations, which helped the Warsaw uprising in 1944. People from Poland and all over the country attend and wreaths are laid.

For our freedom and yours / Za wolnosc nasza i wasza

All Souls is held at Commonwealth and Polish war graves at Newark Cemetery on the last Sunday in October each years. The parade starts from the Main Gate located on London Road at 3pm.

Memorial At Newark Cemetery in Nottinghamshire

Inscription

(ON PLINTH) ZA WOLNOSC – FOR FREEDOM 1940 – 1945/
(ON FRONT OF CROSS) TO THE MEMORY OF FALLEN POLISH AIRMEN/ I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD

FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED MY COURSE,

I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH

Physical Description

THESE VERY TALL LATIN CROSS, DECORATED WITH 12 CROSS AND POLISH EAGLE DEVICES ON THE FRONT FACE. ON TWO STAGE PLINTH

There are over 400 hundred graves of Polish airmen who perished during the 2nd World War, 1946 and 1947. These graves are under the care of the (CWGC) The Commonwealth War Graves Commission. It was from Newark cemetery that General Sikorski, Poland’s Prime Minister and Commander in Chief of the Polish Forces unveiled this principal Memorial on 15th July 1941 together with President Raczkiewicz, ex President of the Polish Republic and head of the war-time Polish Government in London. Over 400 airmen of the Polish Air Force in Britain that died during the 2nd World War and are to be found in Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire England. Immediately next to the Cross was the former grave of General Sikorski from 1943.

Link and Title of pages by Laurence Goff on Newark Cemetery UK Website
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General Wladyslaw Sikorski, Prime Minister of Poland’s London-based government in exile
We Remember Them not just on Remembrance Day at Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire
General Sikorski was Laid to Rest in Newark Cemetery From 1943-1993
We must not forget those of the Commonwealth and Polish airmen, they fought for freedom against the enemy and didn’t flinch
Newark, Nottinghamshire England is going back in time over the years since 1856
Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire UK Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War
Thomas Earp who departed this life into the next, former Town Mayor and Newark MP, Died 100 years
A time to pray for our loss friends at Newark Cemetery
Ransome and Marles former factory workers Remembered with a Permanent Memorial in Newark-On-Trent on 7th March 2011
FRIENDS OF NEWARK CEMETERY TRANSLATED INTO POLISH
General Wladyslaw Sikorski
Remember those who have given up their lives for Freedom
If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps was played; this brings out a new meaning of it
Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire, memorial website
Lasting Tribute to British Commonwealth, Polish Airmen and Workers of Ransome and Marles bombing

Remember those who have given up their lives for Freedom

Lasting Tribute to British Commonwealth, Polish Airmen and Workers of Ransome and Marles bombing

If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps was played; this brings out a new meaning of it

Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire, England Since 1856

48 BLATHERWICK’S THAT ARE BURIED IN NEWARK CEMETERY UK From 1858-2011

Chapel Interpretation Centre, Will Be Used By Friends Of Newark Cemetery

Lance Sgt Nathan Cumberland completed the Newark-On-Trent Half Marathon in 2.5 hours

The Main Drive at Newark Cemetery two former Chapels built in 1856, one has been turned into a centre and is opened by volunteers from Friends of Newark Cemetery by appointment. Chapel Interpretation Centre at Newark Cemetery.

{left side on the main drive off London Road} is opened by appointment for groups on weekends and Monday-Tuesday . New volunteers are needed for the weekend,please contact Laurence Goff Chairman Friends of Newark Cemetery 01636-681878 or friendsofnewarkcemetery@yahoo.co.uk

Many thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund that gave £50.000 to Restore the former Chapel

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{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

On 28th April 2007, Richard Todd OBE, officially unveiled the Memorial to the Fallen in Newark Cemetery

Looking over at Cremated Remains at Newark Cemetery

Two Pages of General Sikorski

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Our Beautiful and Historic Newark Cemetery, Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire UK

Za wolnosc nasza i wasza / For our freedom and yours

Battle of Britain Many Thanks to the Royal Air Force

Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force, and

Polish Air Force

Many came over from The British Commonwealth, thanks to Royal Australian Air Force (6 killed), British 44, Royal Canadian Air Force (17 killed), Royal New Zealand Air Force (3 killed) and Polish Air Force (400 killed) They are Buried in Newark-On-Trent Cemetery 2nd World War at Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire. Let us all Remember the many Airmen that were flying Spitfires with the Royal Air Force during the Battle to save Europe 1939-1945. Paying a fitting Tribute to our brave fighters for their contribution. 17,000 Polish pilots and ground crew members had formed 14 squadron in RAF and 2,000 were killed of which over 400 from 1940 – 1947 are buried in Newark Cemetery.

This website has been set up as a means of further promoting our Newark Cemetery our Fitting tribute

This memorial website is my personal views, I have put it together and do not represent Newark Town Council . 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 and learn about cemetery for over 150 years. This is a privately owned and maintained, not-for-profit, website which is supported privately, the content here is solely the responsibility of

Laurence Goff

Newark Town Councillor

Chairman Friends of Newark Cemetery

Newark-On-Trent is also important internationally as it contains a War Graves Cemetery, which includes graves of many Polish airmen, and was the historical burial place of General Sikorski (the wartime leader of Poland) whose body has now been returned to Poland, but whose memorial remains. There is also a Memorial to the Fallen of Newark commemorating, by name, those local military personnel who lost their lives in conflict since 1914. A further monument to war time confilict is the Air Bridge Monument which remembers the aircrew who died, during world war two, supporting the popular uprising in Warsaw in 1944.

Za wolnosc nasza i wasza / For our freedom and yours.

Tribute to British Commonwealth and Polish Airmen

The inscription on the Lancaster Bomber Memorial

Halam Memory to the sevon killed on 10th April 1943

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Halam Lancaster Bomber Memory April 2011, three are buried in Newark-On-Trent Cemetery.

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Halam Lancaster Bomber Memorial 10th April 2011 Near Newark-On-Trent Lancaster ED823 Bomber Aircraft

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Crew of Avro Lancaster ED823

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Flight Sergeant

L W LEAN

Royal Australian Air Force

Pilot

Aged 22 Australian

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Sergeant

F DUNKIN

Royal Australian Air Force

Flight Engineer

Aged 21 Australian

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Flying Officer

E LAMBERT

Royal Air Force

Navigator

Aged 34 British

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Sergeant

H U OXSPRING

Royal Air Force

Bomb Aimer

Aged 27 British

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Sergeant

W S L GRAHAM

Royal Air Force

Wireless Operator

Aged 20 British

R/11579

Flight Sergeant

R D LEWIS

Royal Canadian Air Force

Air Gunner

Aged 22 Canadian

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Sergeant

W G STEPHENSON

Royal Air Force

Air Gunner

Aged 21 British

The Halam Lancaster Memorial displays the badges of the airforces of Great Britain, Australia and Canada in honour of the three different airforces from which the crew was drawn.

Memorial to the Crew of Avro Lancaster ED823

In the early hours of Saturday 10th April 1943 Lancaster ED823 belonging to 1661 Heavy Conversion Unit (H.C.U.) took off from RAF Winthorpe, near Newark, Nottinghamshire,England. At 01:25am the aircraft crashed in Halam shortly after take-off, just eight miles from the airfield.

1661 H.C.U. at RAF Winthorpe was a unit set up to train aircrews to fly heavy bombers such as the Manchester and Lancaster. The six week course was designed to “convert” the crews from flying lighter aircraft to larger, heavier ones. The final part of the aircrews’ training course was night navigational exercises, such as the flight ED823 was making when it crashed.

All seven crew members were sadly killed in the crash.

The crash site is about 1/2 mile from the centre of the village of Halam. It is on the west facing slope of a gentle hill; in 1943 the field was pasture, now in 2011 it is part of Norwood Park Golf Course.

From the left -Raymond Lewis – air gunner (RCAF); “Jock” Graham – wireless operator; Ted Lambert – navigator; Len Lean – pilot (RAAF) The pilot Len Lean and the flight engineer Frank Dunkin were both from Australia. They had both joined the RAAF for initial training before being embarked for Great Britain. Flt Sgt Lean came from Chatswood, Sydney, and Sgt Dunkin’s home was in Armidale, New South Wales. Raymond Lewis, one of the crew’s air gunners was from Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada. All three of these Commonwealth airmen are buried in Newark cemetery, about eight miles from this memorial. The Navigator, Ted Lambert, lived with his wife Lavinia in Overhulton, Bolton, Lancashire. At 34 he was looked on by the rest of the crew as “the daddy” of the aircrew as he was “so much older” than the rest of them. He is buried in Fleetwood Borough Cemetery, near Blackpool. Sgt Henry Oxspring as bomber aimer, manned the front gun turret and would have been responsible for releasing the plane’s bombs on target once the crew had gone operational and were sent on bombing runs. He is buried in Hoyland Nether Cemetery near Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Wireless Operator “Jock” Graham’s family came from Glasgow. At 20 years old he was the youngest member of the crew. He is buried in the Glasgow Western Necropolis. Sergeant William Stephenson was the crew’s second air gunner, along with Flt Sgt Lewis, his job was to provide the Lancaster’s defence against enemy fighters. He was from Leicester, where he is buried in Gilroes Cemetery.

The pilot Len Lean – he is still a trainee pilot in this picture as he has white band on his flying cap	Flying Officer Ted Lambert (navigator) – at 34 years old, the most senior crew member in terms of rank and age

Frank Dunkin from Australia. He was the Flight Engineer – his role was to support the pilot by keeping “the kite” flying	Sergeant Henry Oxspring – bomb aimer. He would also have manned the front machine gun turret

Wireless Operator Sergeant “Jock” Graham from Glasgow. Sadly we have been unable to trace any relatives or family for Sgt. Graham – can you help?	Canadian Flight Sergeant Lewis was one of the Lancaster’s two air gunners. He would keep a sharp look-out for enemy fighters, and defend the bomber from attack

Sergeant Billy Stephenson from Leicester, the other air gunner on the plane. When flying with other bombers, or in formation, the air gunners would also look out for wandering “friendly” aircraft threatening to collide with their own plane, and would warn the pilot to take evasive action.
Official Crash Report The official crash report was produced the day after the crash. It is a brief summary and gives little detail as to the events leading up to the crash. The report implies “pilot error” as the cause – HOWEVER, there is strong evidence that the Lancaster experienced problems with one of its engines right from take off. In fact it seems most likely that one of the engines was on fire when the plane crashed. Flt Sgt Lean would have had to struggle to keep the plane on a level flight, especially if the fire was spreading to the wing. It may well be that he was looking for a flat field in which to crash land – a further hundred yards and he would have had somewhere to put the plane down. The trees on the hill at Norwood Park and the power cables across the field where they crashed meant they had no chance for a safe landing. The plane was certainly heading towards open country where a crash landing could be attempted. Rather than pilot error, it may have been mechanical failure and sheer bad luck that Len couldn’t bring his crew down safely. Why the engine problems, and possible fire, are not mentioned in the accident report remains a mystery. Was this an oversight in a rushed report by people busy fighting a desperate war? Perhaps it was easier to blame a trainee pilot rather than admit to a faulty, or poorly maintained aircraft…. after all to send an aircrew up in a plane that wasn’t airworthy would be to put seven lives as great risk…. Perhaps we will never know. So far the official Accident Investigation Branch (A.I.B.) report hasn’t been traced – if that can be found, perhaps more light can be shone on the tragic events. Can anyone provide any more information on the likely cause of the crash, or help us find the A.I.B. report? To read the official RAF accident report for ED823 - Click Here
The Avro Lancaster Bomber The Lancaster bomber was the most famous and most successful of the Second World War heavy bombers. Although primarily a night bomber, it excelled in many other roles including daylight precision bombing, and gained worldwide fame as the “Dam Buster” used in the 1943 raids on Germany’s Ruhr Valley dams
Role	Heavy Bomber
Manufacturer	Avro
Designed by	Roy Chadwick
First flight	8 January 1941
Introduced in service	1942
Length	69 ft 5 ins (21.2m)
Wingspan	102 ft (31.1m)
Weight (unloaded)	36,828 lb (16,705kg)
Weight (max. load)	63,000 lb (29,000kg)
Top speed	280mph
Number built	7,377
Unit cost	£45,000 – 50,000 [about £1.3 - £1.5m in 2011 currency]

During WWII 7,377 Lancasters were built and this workhorse of Bomber Command flew 156,000 sorties, dropping over 600,000 tons of bombs. Although of an exceptional design and thought by most pilots to be a great plane to fly, almost half of all Lancasters delivered during the war were lost (a total of 3,345 planes lost) on operations with the loss of over 21,000 crew members; a sad reflection of the casualties of war. Unfortunately accidents involving aircrews in training were all too common. The crew of ED823 were such a trainee aircrew; on that tragic night seven young men “gave their tomorrows for our todays”. Lest we forget

Lafarge granite gives tragic airmen lasting memorial

The generosity of a Leicestershire building materials firm will ensure the sacrifice of a county airman killed in WWII will forever be remembered.

Lafarge Aggregates & Concrete UK has donated a granite boulder from its Mountsorrel quarry, near Loughborough, to be erected as a memorial to second air gunner, Sgt Billy Stephenson and his comrades, who died during a training mission.

All seven airmen perished when their Lancaster bomber crashed in the Nottinghamshire village of Halam in the early hours of Saturday April 10 1943.

Villagers in Halam had long felt the sacrifice of the crew should be honoured and embarked on a mission to erect a memorial and trace relatives of the lost airmen.

Many thanks to Lafarge and Nottinghamshire County Council the memorial was unveiled during a special ceremony on the 68^thanniversary of the crash.

Andrew Paris, part of the Halam team responsible for organising the memorial, said:

”The loss of the lives of these seven brave young men was a sad wartime event for the village.

“When they left their homes and families they were really no more than boys. We wanted to do something to honour the sacrifice of these seven brave young men and now a vague idea over a pint in the village pub has become a wonderful reality.”

Angus Shedden, operations manager for Lafarge’s Mountsorrel Quarry, said:

”We are delighted that one of our armour stones is being used for such a worthy cause and will help keep alive the memory of these brave airmen.”

Appeals through local newspapers and radio have ensured relatives of almost all of the seven will be at the event on Sunday April 10.

Those expected to attend include Sgt Stephenson’s two nephews and a niece, seven or eight nieces and nephews of the pilot Len Lean, coming from Australia; the son and grandson of navigator Ted Lambert, from Fleetwood, near Blackpool; and a nephew of Canadian air gunner, Raymond ‘Tony’ Lewis travelling from Bangkok.

Andrew, a Halam resident for the past 20 years, said:

“We felt that such a significant event the village shouldn’t be forgotten or go unmarked.

“Making contact with so many relatives of the aircrew has been a hugely interesting and very touching experience. We are delighted that so many of them will be there on April 10^th“.

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The donated rock from Lafarge

The crew of the Lancaster bomber

Lancaster W4270 crash memorial, Staunton in the Vale

On Thursday 18 February 1943, an Avro Lancaster, s/n W4270 of No.61 Squadron had taken off at about 1610 from RAF Syerston.

After 6 hours and 45 minutes a con rod broke on the number 3 engine, resulting in a fire. The crew tried desperately to put it out while they were diverting to RAF Bottesford. When the landing gear was lowered it caused a loss of control and the aircraft dived towards the ground. It crashed at 2256 approximately a mile north west of the Church at Staunon in the Vale.

The crew were;

Sergeant Thomas H Warne Pilot RCAF

Sergeant George A Hitchon Flight Engineer RAF

Sergeant Robert J Preece Observer RAFVR

Sergeant Thomas R Newton W/Op & Air Gunner RAFVR

Sergeant James M Whitehead W/Op & Air Gunner RAFVR

Sergeant Edward J Loverock Air Gunner RAFVR

Sergeant John Coaker Air Gunner RAFVR

The memorial is located in the grounds of St Marys Church and it was dedicated in March 2003. The original brass plaques weathered badly and funds were raised to replace them with hard wearing slate plaques. The memorial was re-dedicated on 3 July 2010.

Thomas Herbert Warne CRAF

This War Graves shown is that of Thomas Herbert Warne, for anyone who wants to know more about what happened to Herb Warne and his crew, they may find this short film of interest. It was made in August 2010 primarily for the relatives of Herb Warne and his crew, so they could feel part of the rededication to the Memorial to the crew of Lancaster W4270 at Staunton in the Vale. Burial details:

Sgt. Thomas Herbert Warne. Newark-Upon-Trent Cemetery. Sec. P. Grave 307
Son of Samuel Kernick Warne and of Isabelle Warne (nee Munro), of Kennedy, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Sgt. George Arthur Hitchon. Padiham Churchyard. Row 3. Div. 7. Grave 5.
Son of Edwin and Lilian Mary Hitchon, of Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire
Sgt. Robert John Preece. Wembdon Churchyard. Sec. C. Row A. Grave 14.
Son of Herbert and Daisy Preece, of Bridgwater, Somerset
Sgt. Thomas Raine Newton. Brandon and Byshottles Cemetery. Grave 46.
Son of Herbert and Gertrude Newton, of Durham.
Sgt. James Milton Whitehead. Cambusnethan Cemetery. Sec. A. Grave 824.
Son of Willie and Janet Reid Greenshields Whitehead, of Riddrie, Glasgow.
Sgt. Edward John Loverock. Matlock Cemetery. Plot 1. Row 12. Grave 15.
Son of Frederick and Mabel Victoria Jubilee Loverock, of Matlock, Derbyshire
Sgt. John Coaker. Leusdon Churchyard..
Son of George and Edith Amy Coaker, of Poundsgate, Newton Abbot, Devon

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Grateful thanks

Aircrew remembrance society

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Newark-on-Trent is important internationally, as it is home to the Commonwealth and Polish War Graves where there are over 400 graves of Polish airmen who died during the second world war.

Remembering the many

Polish Airmen that were flying Spitfires with the Royal Air Force and the Commonwealth

In Memory of Private PHILIP WOOLFITT who joined the

Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment)

180165, 43rd Bn., Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment) who died age 19 on 1st November 1916 Son of William Pearce Woolfitt and Emma Woolfitt, of Homeleigh, New Balderton, Newark.

Remembered with honour, from the 1st World War buried in

NEWARK-UPON-TRENT CEMETERY

We always will Remember them

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Newark Cemetery during the War

17 Canadian Royal Air Force from the 2nd World War are buried in the

Commonwealth War Graves at Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire

British Commonwealth Are Buried in Newark Cemetery

Thomas Herbert Warne (CRAF) Royal Canadian Air Force

The crew of Lancaster W4270 at Staunton in the Vale

This War Graves shown is that of Thomas Herbert Warne, for anyone who wants to know more about what happened to Herb Warne and his crew, they may find this short film of interest. It was made in August 2010 primarily for the relatives of Herb Warne and his crew, so they could feel part of the rededication to the Memorial to the crew of Lancaster W4270 at Staunton in the Vale. On Thursday 18 February 1943, an Avro Lancaster, s/n W4270 of No.61 Squadron had taken off at about 1610 from RAF Syerston.

Burial details:

Sgt. Thomas Herbert Warne. Newark-Upon-Trent Cemetery. Sec. P. Grave 307
Son of Samuel Kernick Warne and of Isabelle Warne (nee Munro), of Kennedy, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Sgt. George Arthur Hitchon. Padiham Churchyard. Row 3. Div. 7. Grave 5.
Son of Edwin and Lilian Mary Hitchon, of Padiham, Burnley, Lancashire
Sgt. Robert John Preece. Wembdon Churchyard. Sec. C. Row A. Grave 14.
Son of Herbert and Daisy Preece, of Bridgwater, Somerset
Sgt. Thomas Raine Newton. Brandon and Byshottles Cemetery. Grave 46.
Son of Herbert and Gertrude Newton, of Durham.
Sgt. James Milton Whitehead. Cambusnethan Cemetery. Sec. A. Grave 824.
Son of Willie and Janet Reid Greenshields Whitehead, of Riddrie, Glasgow.
Sgt. Edward John Loverock. Matlock Cemetery. Plot 1. Row 12. Grave 15.
Son of Frederick and Mabel Victoria Jubilee Loverock, of Matlock, Derbyshire
Sgt. John Coaker. Leusdon Churchyard..

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Plus the “Team” at the Society:

(All of whom contribute to any replies)

David King (Chairman)

Melvin Brownless (Luftwaffe Research)

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The Society relies entirely on donations to conduct its research and provide this website.

Please consider a “donation” so that we can continue our work. Or, “Sponsor” a page? If you prefer just to write a few words in our guestbook that would also be appreciated, encourages others to submit information and enables us to place relatives in contact with one another.

Mission: Training

Date: 18th February 1943 (Thursday)

Unit: No: 61 Squadron

Type: Lancaster I

Serial: W4270

Base: R.A.F. Syerston, Nottinghamshire.

Location: In the area of Bottesford Airfield, Lincolnshire.

Pilot: Sgt. Thomas Herbert Warne R/102085 R.C.A.F. Age 23. Killed (Later WO.II)

Fl/Eng: Sgt. George Arthur Hitchon 576765 R.A.F. Age 19. Killed

Obs: Sgt. Robert John Preece 1174086 R.A.F.V.R. Age 22. Killed

W/Op/Air/Gnr: Sgt. Thomas Raine Newton 1119116 R.A.F.V.R. Age 21. Killed

W/Op/Air/Gnr: Sgt. James Milton Whitehead 975551 R.A.F.V.R. Age 22. Killed

Air/Gnr: Sgt. Edward John Loverock 950159 R.A.F.V.R. Age 21. Killed

Air/Gnr: Sgt. John Coaker 1276786 R.A.F.V.R. Age 22. Killed

REASON FOR LOSS:

Whilst on a Cross country training flight W4270 crashed at 22.56 hrs. following an engine fire about 2 miles north west of R.A.F. Bottesford, Leicestershire. The aircraft came down a mile from the village of Staunton in the Vale, Lincolnshire.

This tragic event has been well researched over a period of 11 years + and a Memorial to the crew set up in the burial ground of St Mary’s Church, Staunton-in-the-Vale. Living relatives of all 7 men have been contacted, and the research team are indebted to them for supplying further information, photographs, letters etc.

Funeral at Newark Cemetery of Sergeant Thomas H Warne Pilot (RCAF) Royal Canadian Air Force is the only one buried in Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire, England.

Crew of Lancaster W4270 (Courtesy Air Crew Remembrance Society

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Canadian Red Ensign Flag during the 2nd world war, 17 (RCAF) Royal Canadian Air Force

were killed and are buried in Newark-On-Trent Cemetery

This was the official flag of Canada from 1921 until 1957. Since 1868, Canada has used this design with slightly different alterations to the Canadian shield. The Canadian badge in the fly of the flag has gone through several revisions since then. This was used by Canadian troops in the trenches of World War I. It was also the Canadian flag that was carried to the beaches at Normandy, France by Canadian troops during the D-Day invasion of occuppied France. The entities represented in the shield are the arms of the countries where the vast majority of Canadian people hail from: England, Scotland, Ireland and France. The three green maple leaves in the bottom of the shield represent Canada itself. In 1957, the three Maple leaves were changed from green to red and that design was used until the establishment of the maple leaf flag we know today in 1965.

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Lancaster W4270 crash memorial, Staunton in the Vale. On Thursday 18 February 1943, an Avro Lancaster, s/n W4270 of No.61 Squadron had taken off at about 1610 from RAF Syerston.

Name: KENNEDY, JOHN BERNARD
Initials: J B
Nationality: New Zealand
Rank: Flight Sergeant (Pilot)
Regiment/Service: Royal New Zealand Air Force
Unit Text: 455 (R.A.A.F.) Sqdn
Age: 26
Date of Death: 13/02/1942
Service No: 402874
Additional information: Son of Patrick and Ethel Kennedy, of Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. R. Grave 298.
Cemetery: NEWARK-UPON-TRENT CEMETERY

Hampden 1 took off 2243 from Wigsley returned early with engine trouble crashed at 0153 at Eagle, Lincoln while preparing to land. No other crew members of this aircraft are buried in Newark Cemetery.

6 Royal Australian Air Force died and are buried in Newark Cemetery
Just 21 years old, died for our freedom, 14855 Sergeant F. Dunkin
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NEWARK-UPON-TRENT CEMETERY Lancaster 1 of 1661 HCU took off from Winthorpe for general practice with 10 trainee crew members, crashed due to fire in outer port engine crashed at Cromwell near Newark, all crew killed, three crew buried in Newark Cemetery -.Cowan, Burgess and Hannay. Cowan had previously completed a tour of operations with 9 Squadron, his brother was also a pilot on 9 Squadron, it was very rare that brothers served at the same time on the same Squadron.

NEWARK-UPON-TRENT CEMETERY

Name: BRADLEY, DESMOND GEORGE
Initials: D G
Nationality: New Zealand
Rank: Sergeant (Pilot)
Regiment/Service: Royal New Zealand Air Force
Unit Text: 408 (R.C.A.F.) Sqdn
Age: 22
Date of Death: 21/10/1941
Service No: 401801
Additional information: Son of Vincent Henry and Edith Victoria Bradley, of Waipukurau, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. Q. Grave 300.
Cemetery: NEWARK-UPON-TRENT CEMETERY

6 Royal Australian Air Force died and are buried in Newark Cemetery
Just 22 years old, died for our freedom, 411919 Flight Sergeant L.W. Lean
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Many thanks to Roger Audis 9 Squadron Association Historian help with infomation

Flight Sergeant R.D.Lewis, Air Gunner Royal Canadian Air Force, 10th April 1943 Age 22

http://www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseum/

Royal Australian Air Force

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Ransome and Marles Newark-On-Trent attack Friday 7th March 1941

Newark in the Second World War records the events surrounding the bombing of the Ransome and Marles bearing factory at Newark-on-Trent. On Friday 7th March 1941 the most well known of all the raids on [Newark-On-Trent] took place when Ransome and Marles factory was bombed. The type of work carried out at the factory made it an obvious target.

Tribute to British Commonwealth and Polish Sacrifice that are buried at Newark Cemetery

Link and Title of pages by Laurence Goff on Newark Cemetery UK Website, just click on page
Home page
General Wladyslaw Sikorski, Prime Minister of Poland’s London-based government in exile
We Remember Them not just on Remembrance Day at Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire
General Sikorski was Laid to Rest in Newark Cemetery From 1943-1993
We must not forget those of the Commonwealth and Polish airmen, they fought for freedom against the enemy and didn’t flinch
Newark, Nottinghamshire England is going back in time over the years since 1856
Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire UK Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War
Thomas Earp who departed this life into the next, former Town Mayor and Newark MP, Died 100 years
A time to pray for our loss friends at Newark Cemetery
Ransome and Marles former factory workers Remembered with a Permanent Memorial in Newark-On-Trent on 7th March 2011
FRIENDS OF NEWARK CEMETERY TRANSLATED INTO POLISH
General Wladyslaw Sikorski
Remember those who have given up their lives for Freedom
If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps was played; this brings out a new meaning of it
Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire, memorial website
Lasting Tribute to British Commonwealth, Polish Airmen and Workers of Ransome and Marles bombing

Remember those who have given up their lives for Freedom

Lasting Tribute to British Commonwealth, Polish Airmen and Workers of Ransome and Marles bombing

If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps was played; this brings out a new meaning of it

Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire, England Since 1856

48 BLATHERWICK’S THAT ARE BURIED IN NEWARK CEMETERY UK From 1858-2011

Chapel Interpretation Centre, Will Be Used By Friends Of Newark Cemetery

Lance Sgt Nathan Cumberland completed the Newark-On-Trent Half Marathon in 2.5 hours

41 Remembrances to the people that died on the sad day Friday

7th March 1941

Roll Call of Names that died 1, George Harold Henry Adams, aged 45 * 2, Wilfred Evelyn Andrew, aged 39 * 3, Olive Ash, aged 31 * O 4, Bertie Augustus Ball, aged 18 * O 5, Ernest Patrick Beale, aged 27, Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment (Private) * 6, Edward Beaver, aged 26 (Buried in Mansfield) with no Tombstone 7, Harold Vincent Brown, aged 44 * 8, Vivian Maud Castle, aged 18 9, Enid Winifred Hall Cooper, aged 30 ( Buried in Balderton in St Giles Church Yard) 10, Edna May Cottam, aged 19 * 11, Gladys Cummings, aged 21 * 12, William Joseph Dixey, aged 62 * 13, Frederick Flowler, aged 39 14, George William Godridge, aged 29 * O 15, Robert Grant, aged 47, his son Chris was only five when his Father died, he became Newark town mayor 50 years later in 1991-1992 * 16, John Henry Green, aged 55, Volunteer Home Guard, 11th Nottinghamshire (Newark) * 17, Horace Grocock, aged 47 ( Buried in Barnby in the Willow) 18, Albert Robert Gyde, aged 42* 19, Rose Ellen Hall, aged 30 * O 20, James Hazelby Hanger, aged 29 * 21, Thomas McHallam Hardie, aged 26 * 22, Sybil Harriet Hayden, aged 34 23, Joyce May Kirton, aged 18 24, Lily Lambert, aged 22 * O 25, George Felix Lambley, aged 39 * 26, Edith Makins, aged 21 ( Buried in South Collingham) 27, Frederick William Mann, aged 46 * O 28, Frederick Markwell, aged 50 ( Balderton ?) 29, Claude Ware Hannah Martin, aged 36 * 30, Edwin E. Martin, aged 46 * O 31, Richard Naylor, aged 25 * O 32, Frederick William Packwood, aged 52 * 33, William Thomas Pepper, aged 18 34, Frederick Richards, aged 32 * O 35, Alfred Mayfield Ridge, aged 68 * O 36, Reginald William Senior, aged 35, died on the 8th March 1941 * 37, George Swanwick, aged 38 * O 38, Norah Trueblood, aged 34, * 39, Esther Evelyn Varney, aged 19, (her body was never found) 40, William Warner, aged 51 * 41 Arthur Worrell, aged 31 * We were happy to do this tribute, the did Remember the people that died during Ransome and Marles Bombing.

41 were killed 30 are buried in Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire * A Star Buried in Newark Cemetery 20 in total have a Tombstone. O is put after names that do not have a Tombstone.

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Friends of Newark Cemetery next meeting

Wednesday 4th January 2012, to be held at Newark Town Hall in the Pickin Room arrive for a cuppa at 5:30pm meeting will start at 5.45pm until 7pm.

This is a privately owned and maintained, not-for-profit, website which is supported privately, the content here is solely the responsibility of Laurence Goff. Together as a fitting tribute who resting place is at Newark Cemetery. Our beautiful and historic Newark Cemetery, London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire for over 150 years This memorial website is Laurence Goff personal views, I have put it together and do not represent Newark Town Council . It dedicated to the thousands of people since 1856. Newark Cemetery UK for all to see and view, having a means of further promoting Newark cemetery, and encouraging interested people to join the tribute.

Laurence Goff Chairman Friends of Newark Cemetery Volunteer and Newark Town Councillor

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Click on for location of Cemetery Newark-on-Trent

Nottinghamshire NG24 1SQ

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48 BLATHERWICK’S THAT ARE BURIED IN NEWARK CEMETERY UK From 1858-2011

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Newark Cemetery is located on London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 1SQ

48 BLATHERWICK’S THAT ARE BURIED IN NEWARK-ON-TRENT, CEMETERY UK

From 1858-2011

Jeremy Blatherwick of Tallents Solicitors, Newark attended Constance Pursey Blatherwick funeral service held at Barnbygate Methodist Church Newark-on-Trent. Constance died age 94 on Thursday 11th Aug 2011, buried in Newark Cemetery on Monday 22nd August 2011

died age 94 on Thursday 11th Aug 2011, buried in Newark Cemetery on Monday 22nd August 2011

Richard Pursey Blatherwick JP (1880–1971) and wife Ethel died age 87 on 28th December 1968 (Daughter of Cornelius Brown who died age 55 on 4th November 1907)

Cornelius Brown

2011, Constance Pursey Blatherwick died age 94 on Thursday 11th Aug 2011, buried in Newark Cemetery on Monday 22nd August 2011

Constance Pursey Blatherwick Flowes on her grave at Newark Cemetery

died age 94 on Thursday 11th Aug 2011, buried in Newark Cemetery on Monday 22nd August 2011 may she rest in peace

Constance Pursey Blatherwick Flowes on her grave at Newark Cemetery

Douglas Pursey Blatherwick

1973, Douglas Pursey Blatherwick Born 1909, Vice Preident Methodist Conference 1956-1957 Mayor of Newark 2 years 1962 and again 1963.

wife Ruth Annie together once again she died in 1989.

Left side which is the East and West on the right side Plot Numbers listed

1858, Thomas, Plot WD8 Buried 17^th Nov. 1858

1867, Ester, Plot WB 170 Buried 29^th Jan 1867

1875, William E, Plot WU 194 Buried 12^th Dec 1875, Lived 16 days

1882, Florence, Plot WQ 204, Lived for 2 years, Buried 28^th Dec 1882

1886 Still Born Child James, Plot WI 18 Buried 30^th July 1886

1867, Ester Blatherwick, Plot WB 170 Buried 29^th Jan 1867

1875, William E, Plot WU 194 Buried 12^th Dec 1875 , Lived 16 days

1882, Florence , Plot WQ 204 Lived 2 years Buried 28^th Dec 1882

1886 Still Born Child James, Plot WI 18 Buried 30^th July 1886

1887, Esther, Lived for 3 Weeks Plot WB 170 Buied 29^th Jan 1887

1889, Elizabeth Live age 15 years Plot WT 195 Buied 30^th June 1889

1890, 1889 Elizabeth Live age One Plot WF 195 Buried 21^st Dec 1890

1891, Albert Lived for 6 weeks Plot WM 207 Buried 14^th Aug 1891

1894, Elizabeth Died age 75 Plot WI 196

1895, William, died age 24 years Plot WM 189 Buried 14^th Oct 1895

1896, Mary Plot WJ 125 Buried 22^nd Dec 1896

1904, John, Plot WP 102 Buied 5th March 1904 age 75

1907, Phillis Pursey, Plot ED2664 died at 14 Months Buried 30^th March 1907

1912, Mary Ann, Plot WH 169 died at age 66, Buried 8^th Aug 1912

1914, Thomas, Plot WD 8 Died age 65, Buried 28^th Feb 1914 age 65

1916, William Plot WH 169 Buried 8^th Jan 1916 Died age 60

1916, Still Born Child of Florence Ellen. Plot WF 29 Buried 27th Dec 1916

1918, Mary, Plot WR 192 Buried 11th May 1918 age 64

1921, Mary Ann Buried 8^th Aug 1921 age 66

1926, Elsie Kathleen, Plot WI age 97, Buried 6th March 1926

1926, William Plot W0 172 Buried 14^th April 1926 age 33

1929, Enid Florence, Plot WH 98 Died at 9 Month, Buried 18th Jan 19291

1929, Reginald, Plot WH 17 Buried 14th March 1929 Lived 14 Months

1929, James, Plot WH 302 Buied 18th Nov 1929, age 70

1939, Mary, Plot WH 283 Buried 24th Jan 1939 age 65

1933, William Plot Wy203 Died age 87, Buried 1^st July 1933 age 87

1934, Sarah Ann Died age 76 Buried 5^th Dec 1934 age 76

1939, Mary Buried 24th Jan 1939 age 65

1939, John M, Plot WB 289 Lived 18 Months, Buried 31st May 1939

1946, John, Plot EJ 292 Buried 6th March 1946 age 75

l946, Arthur, Plot Wl 98 Buried 25th March 1946 age 69

l948, James, Plot WX 199 Buried 30th June 1948 age 39

1949, Mary A, Plot WY 274 Buried 25TH May 1949 age 76

1951, Alfred F, Plot WR 339 Buried 15th March 1951 age 80

Wife Bertha Lavinia Buried together

1959, James, Plot WH 302 Buried 1st Dec 1959 age 71, wife Florence died 22 March age 82

1963 Ada, Plot WX199 Buried 11^th July 1963 age 82

1968, Ethel, Plot EH 33 Buried 31st Dec 1968 age 87, Died 28^th Dec Daughter of Cornelius Brown, Husband , Richard Pursey who died in 1971

1970, Florence Ellen Plot WH 302, Buried 25th March 1970 age 82, Husband James died in 1959 age 71

1971, Richard Pursey JP Honorary Freeman of Borough of Newark wife Ethel she died in 1968

Died 16 May 1971 age 91 Buried 20^th May 1971. His wife Ethel Daughter of Cornelius Brown

she died in 1968

1970, Florience Ellen, Plot WH 302, Husband James died 1st December 1959 age 71

1972, Bertha Lavinia Plot WR 339 Buried 24th March 1972 age 91

1973, Albert Plot WK 413 Buried 29th Aug 1973 age 66

1973, Douglas Pursey Born 1909, Vice Preident Methodist Conference 1956-1957

Mayor of Newark 2 years 1962 and again1963, Wife Ruth Annie

1981, William James, Plot WH 303 Buried 5^th May 1981 Died age 64

1984, Edna May Brenda, Plot WW 450 Buried 18^th May 1984 died on 14^th May age 43. Husband Walter Leslie

1989, Ruth Annie, Plot EH 33 Buried 27th Feb 1989, Husband Douglas Pursey

2000, Walter Leslie, Plot WW 450, Died 27^th Nov 2000, Buried 1^stDec 2000 Wife Edna May Brenda

2011, Constance Pursey Blatherwick died age 94 on Thursday 11th Aug 2011 buried in Newark Cemetery on Monday 22nd August 2011

1973, Douglas Pursey Born 1909, Vice Preident Methodist Conference 1956-1957 Mayor of Newark 2 years 1962 and again 1963.

Douglas Pursey Blatherwick. A writer of books in the 1940s & 1950s.. Wrote “A Layman Speaks” & books on Methodism etc

Cornelius Brown Daughter is Ruth Blatherwick

James Blatherwick Buried in Newark-On-Trent CemeteryDied on 27th November 1959 age 71 together with his wife Florence

Florence Ellen Blatherwick Buried in Newark-On-Trent Cemetery died on 22nd March 1970 age 82 together with her husband James Blatherwick

BLATHERWICK FAMILY INFORMATION CENTRE

This site, which started in April 1999, contains a great deal of general information on the Blatherwick family. In addition, you can view masses of fascinating family history research, including a Blatherwick coat of arms & pictures of Blatherwycke Hall. The site also describes some famous Blatherwicks & the search for John & Kenneth Blatherwick.General Family Information.
Can you help with Blatherwick information?
Family history research..Family coat of arms …. Blatherwycke Hall
Famous Blatherwicks …. The search for John & Ken Blatherwick

General family information

This curious surname is an old Nottinghamshire (UK) name; it is still localised even today after 600 years (or more) of use as a surname. (Nottinghamshire is a county in the middle of England). The name is so rare that neither of the standard reference books of surnames include the name Blatherwick. Both Reaney’s “Dictionary of Surnames” and the “Oxford Dictionary of Surnames” disregard this quaint Nottinghamshire name.

The first reference to the name in official documents occurs in 1314 where a manuscript (FF.VII.278) mentions SIMON DE BLATHERWICKwho was the Rector of Barton in Norfolk. CHRISTABELL BLATHERWICK is recorded back in 1583. Christabell was from Lambley (Notts) & on 6th October 1583 she married one William Spibie at Lambley. Another early mention of the surname is in a Harleian manuscript which includes a list of freeholders in Nottinghamshire in 1698. One of the listed names is:- JOSEPH BLATHERWICK OF LAMLEY. The place name, Lambley (note the different spelling), is a village 8 kilometers north east of Nottingham.

It is considered that the surname actually originates from over the border in the county of Northamptonshire where there was a parish called Blatherwick or more accurately Blatherwycke.(Like many a surname, the derivation comes from a place name). In the Domesday Survey of 1086, we read that Robert De Buci had lands in “Stoch Hundret” [Hundred of Stoke]. Thus: “Norman holds of Robert [De Buci] 2 hides in Blarewich [= Blatherwick]. There is land for 6 ploughs. Hugh and William hold of him. In demesne there are 2 ploughs; and 12 villeins and 5 bordars have 4 ploughs. There is a mill rendering 30 pence, and 6 acres of meadow. Wood[land] 1 league in length and 3 furlongs in breadth. It is worth 18 shillings.”
NB a “hide” was a unit for assessing tax; a “plough” was a measure of how much land could be ploughed by a team of 8 oxen, while the “demesne” was the land retained by the lord of the manor ( the rest was held under the lord by the peasants). In a 12th century survey detailed in a Cottonian manuscript we see the following for the Hundred of Coreby: “In Blatherwyk Robert Fitz Hugh and Richard Dengayne 2 hides.”

The Parish of Blatherwycke is first mentioned in the English parish registers in 1621 & is described as being 10 kilometers north east of Rockingham. Today there is a village in Northamptonshire called Blatherwycke about 7 kilometers north east of Corby. (The village was called Blarewich in the Domesday Book of 1086). There is also a Lake Blatherwycke. Blatherwycke & its lake are just off the A43 road. �

Blatherwycke Hall

This splendid Georgian house was built in Northamptonshire during 1720-24, at a total cost of 3,838 pounds two shillings and sixpence. The house was built for Henry O’Brien by Robert Wright of Castor near Peterborough. The design was by Thomas Ripley who had posts in the King’s Works & who designed several notable houses. During the Second World War, the building was used by the military & was badly damaged by them. It was subsequently put up for auction & was demolished in 1948 for the building materials to be re-used.

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�� An early drawing of�the hall with 2 wings.�

��A later view�

Another view showing a hunt is from Kate Blatherwick

Another view from Michael Day

According to Tony Walsh, Blatherwycke Hall was in the village of Blatherwyke in east Northamptonshire, and the only remnant of the hall today is the stable block. On the rear of the stable block is a coat of arms (arm with sword) with the inscription D.O.B underneath.

Research by Marcus Botterill reveals that D.O.B. were the initials of Donagh O’Brien, an early owner of the hall. Marcus is developing a website about Blatherwick Hall. View Marcus’ website.

There is a verb “to blather” – this means “to talk foolishly”; which word was first recorded in use in 1825. It is a variant of the word “blether”.The word “blather” is also a variant of the word “bladder”.“Wick” means a town, hamlet or farm. “Wycke” was an older, alternative spelling of “wick”.The place name meaning of Blatherwycke is said to be “the farm where bladder plants grew”. Or again it could be a worn down form of the Old English word for blackthorn.Return to top of page

The Search For John & Kenneth Blatherwick

(This search is now over)

Norman Blatherwick was born, one of 4 children, on 3rd February 1931 at Perlethorpe-cum-Budby in North Nottinghamshire (UK), before moving to Worksop & then Blidworth (again both in Nottinghamshire). Norman now lives in Australia & wanted to track down his missing brothers & his sister, all last seen in a childrens home in Worksop around 1946. Details of the brothers are given below, together with details of the sister. All are deceased.

The youngest brother was called John Alan Blatherwick. John Alan was born 27th Nov 1936. at Kilton Hospital, Worksop. John, with his two brothers & his sister, was soon placed in the Children’s Home on Cheapside in Worksop, but was subsequently adopted & took a different surname, namely Hird. John Hird lived all his life in Worksop & died there in 1990. The sister was called Frances Helen Blatherwick and she was born Feb 1934. She died before she was 2 years old. The eldest brother was Kenneth Algernon Blatherwick (1929 – 1984). After a long & painful search by Ann & Eddie Blatherwick, much information has been discovered about John Hird and about Kenneth Algernon Blatherwick & his family.

By the way, research so far has not revealed anybody else called Norman Blatherwick.

Is Aussie Norman, the only person in the world called Norman Blatherwick?

Sure looks like it !

Another man actually called Norman Blatherwick
has now been tracked down
- this time in the United States!

Both�Norman Blatherwicks�had resided in Blidworth,
a tiny hamlet in Nottinghamshire (UK),
so they just had to be related!

Unfortunately, this Norman is no longer with us:-
Norman Blatherwick – b. Blidworth 1906, d. Florida 1988.

Yet another Norman Blatherwick has been tracked down, athough this guy was actually Norman Henry Blatherwick (1912-1972). He was a surgeon in Los Angeles. A fourth Norman Blatherwick has surfaced, born Bolsover 1911.
Lewis Norman Blatherwick trained as a chemist but worked
in Clowne for 45 years as an optician!� His sons are Paul David Blatherwick & Alan John Blatherwick. (The latter’s name is�curiously similar to John Alan Blatherwick, the subject of the original search above & the reason for this site coming into existence. Alan John lives in Oz).

What is it about this Blatherwick breed
which drives them to populate distant realms?

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More about the Blatherwick name …

While the striking name of Blatherwick has spread to Canada, United States, South Africa & Australia, it has not travelled so well in England. The whole of the London Telephone Directory contains merely one Blatherwick. The 1901 Census listed 121 people called Blatherwick in the whole of Nottinghamshire. The following table has been kindly supplied by David Blatherwick – a Nottingham lad. The table shows the distribution of Blatherwicks in England in 2002, & demonstrates how few of the family have migrated far from the Blatherwick homelands!�

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Cornwall 1 London 3 Hampshire 5

Hereford & Worcs. 1 Cambridgeshire 4 Merseyside 6

Avon 1 Cheshire 4 West Midlands 8

Suffolk 1 Dorset 4 Kent 8

Oxfordshire 1 Hertfordshire 4 Leicestershire 15

Shropshire 1 Humberside 4 Derbyshire 26

Surrey 1 Northampton 4 Lincolnshire 28

Scotland 2 Somerset 4 Yorkshire 33

Bucks 2 Staffordshire 4 Nottinghamshire 153

Middlesex 2 Sussex 4 TOTAL 334

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Famous Blatherwicks:

Charles Blatherwick (died 1895). A London doctor who became a famous water colour artist when he worked in Scotland. Known for his Scottish landscapes. Exhibited at Royal Academy three times. He was also a minor novelist. [More info on Charles is sought - see below]
Miss Lily Blatherwick (1854-1934). Daughter of above doctor, lived Helensburg in Scotland. Distinguished flower painter & landscape artist. Also exhibited at Royal Academy – some 25 times. Married twice, but used her maiden name as a painter. [More info on Lily is available - please see below]

Colonel Sir Thomas Blatherwick (1887-1950) . A Manchester businessman who had a distinguished First World War gaining the Military Cross & the Distinguished Service Order. Deputy Lieutenant for Lancaster. Killed in a car crash.

The Blatherwick Tragedy. Three Blatherwicks found dead in their home in West Bridgeford, Nottingham in 1950. They were 71 year old Joseph Blatherwick, his wife and their only son, William Henry Blatherwick, aged 47 years.

Douglas Pursey Blatherwick. A writer of books in the 1940s & 1950s.. Wrote “A Layman Speaks” & books on Methodism etc

Sir David Blatherwick, a career diplomat who�was, until he retired,�British Anbassador to Egypt. Born in 1941, son of Edward S. Blatherwick.

Francis John Blatherwick, born 1944. Writer of books published in the 1980s on Canadian medals & Canadian airlines

Steve Blatherwick, professional footballer born in Nottingham in 1977. Played as a central defender for Notts Forest & Burnley. From 1999 – 2006 Steve played for Chesterfield. Announced his retirement in Jan 2007.
Norman Robert Blatherwick (1887-1961), a distinguished American chemist, born Iowa, doctorate from Yale, who worked in New York hospitals & conducted research on diabetes & on similar areas. Director of the Biochemical Laboratory of Metroplitan Life Insurance Co, N.Y., until he retired to Florida in 1952.
Samuel Blatherwick (1888-1975) represented England in the 1908 Olympics in London. He competed in the 400m &1500m freestyle but did not�take a medal. He was winner of the prestigious King’s Cup in a major life-saving competition. Worked in Sheffield as manager of Glossop Rd Swimming Baths.
Norman Henry Blatherwick was a celebrated surgeon who operated out of Los Angeles. Born 1912, died 1972. His father had a splendid name: George Washington Blatherwick (1878-1963). He was a general practioner in L.A., but his claim to fame was that he had once treated Wyatt Earp!
�Sir Thomas Blatherwick & his brother, Major Frank Blatherwick, were descended from Herman Blatherwick, chief surgeon in Admiral Lord Nelson’s navy. Sir Thomas Blatherwick was an influential figure who was friendly with Lawrence of Arabia, General Patten & President Eisenhower. Awarded the DSO medal, Sir Thomas was Deputy Lieutenant of Lancaster and ADC to the king. He acted as body guard to the Queen Mother & the king when they visited Manchester & Cheshire. [Information supplied by Sarah Batty who has lots of family memorabilia; she is great, great niece of Sir Thomas]

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The Blatherwick Memorial

Michael Clift heard of this memorial many years ago when he was in the British South Africa Police. Michael said the memorial�was in a BSAP depot in Salisbury.

Research by Julie Brutnell shows a war grave in South Africa for Captain James Blatherwick, British South African Police, who died on 26th Oct 1918. Geraint Jones, an ex-member of the British South Africa Police, has now confirmed that the Blatherwick Memorial was for Captain James Blatherwick; the memorial is in Green Square, Morris Training Depot in Salisbury.

Andrew D. Field, who runs the British South Africa Police website at www.bsap.org , comments that the memorial was erected in 1921; it honoured Captain Blatherwick as the first ever Regimental Sergeant Major in the history of the BSAP. Andrew�points that the good captain may have died on 26th November and not October 26th; he also suspects that the memorial may have been removed.

Captain Blatherwick was born in Cape Town on 2nd January 1869 &�joined the BSAP aged 27 in 1896 as a Troop Sergeant. RSM 1897. Inspector 1913. Commissioned in 1917 & became Depot Commandant before he died in 1918. Served for 22 years with BSAP. A BSAP memorial is to be placed at the National Memorial Arboretum (near Lichfield, UK) where there are already about 150 memorials of national significance. The new memorial for the BSAP will be a smaller version of the Blatherwick Memorial & will be sculpted by Winston Hart.

�Can you help with Blatherwick information?

This section is here for family historians to appeal for help with their Blatherwick research. You can add your own requests to this section by emailing Keith Morris . (As a general rule, this section prefers research before 1900).

Notes For Contributors:-
It would be appreciated if contributors could check their email addresses are up to date & to notify any changes. Please!
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LYNNE COX seeks more information on Christabell Blatherwick of Lambley who married William Spibie on 6th October 1583 at Lambley. If you have any further information, please get in touch with Lynne Cox.
PHILIP BLATHERWICK asks for information on Samuel Blatherwick who lived in Robin Hoods Yard, Nottingham. Date of birth unknown, but roughly around 1830. Samuel’s son was Henry Blatherwick (b 1851 & d 16 Mar 1907) who married Ann Whitworth (d 25 Sep 1923). They also lived Nottingham.
Information is also sought on the children of Henry & Ann Blatherwick:- Richard Blatherwick, Albert Blatherwick, Jack Blatherwick, Ann Blatherwick (later Heaselden) & Alice Blatherwick (later Mather). To contact Philip Blatherwick.
FRED BRIARD wants to hear about George Blatherwick who was born in Nottingham round about 1860 & who emigrated to the USA, settling in East Orange, New Jersey. Can you help Fred?
BRIAN SUGDEN seeks information about Joseph Blatherwick baptised October1808 at Car Colston in Nottinghamshire. Parents were William & Mary Blatherwick. He moved to Lincolnshire & married Jane Codd in 1838 at Auborn. The couple are known to have lived at Bracebridge, Lincolnshire. Joseph died in 1868 at Lincoln County Hospital. Contact Brian Sugden if you have relevant information.
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TRICIA KING is searching for information on Robert Hugh Blatherwick killed at the Somme in 1916 and George Harry Blatherwick who died at Gallipoli in 1915. The men were brothers from Radcliffe on Trent & were the children of George Blatherwick & Mary Ellen Blatherwick who lived in Radcliffe until the 1940s. If you can throw any light on the 2 brothers or their two sisters, please email Tricia
TRACEY JONES is looking for details of Harry Blatherwick & his wife Elizabeth (born Elizabeth Camm at Widmerpool). Their son, John Harold Blatherwick, was born in 1893 & married Florence Freeman. Tracey is descended from these Blatherwicks & would be pleased to hear more about them; so please get in touch with Tracey.
LINDA BONNING asks if the Blatherwicks living in Newark in 1881 at 6 Taylor’s Yard were connected with Ellen Blatherwick(born around 1874) & who had 7 children by her husband, Rupert Randall? The children were Gertrude (born 1899), Elsie, Billy, Alec, Phyllis, Nellie & Iris. Can you help Linda?
ROLLO BLATHERWICK wants to hear of any Blatherwicks living in South Africa. More specifically, he is looking for information on two brothers who were the first Blatherwicks to venture to South Africa. They wereLionel & Thomas Blatherwick. ANDRE KELLERMAN of Cape Town is related to�two brothers, Lionel & Thomas Blatherwick, who are�most likely�descended from Lionel & Thomas Blatherwick,�the first Blatherwicks in South Africa mentioned above by Rollo Blatherwick. Andre has�found a�grave for Thomas Blatherwick�& records that Thomas was born at Stellenbosch near Cape Town on Aug 6th 1863 & died May 7th 1908 at St Helena Bay. Andre reports of another grave which is believed to be that of the father of Thomas: the inscription reads “William George Blatherwick, born at Leicester, England, 12th Mar 1826, died at St Helena Bay, 28th Jan 1901, aged 74 years and 10 months.”

WENDY JENNISON hopes to find out more about Jane Blatherwick (born Gedling 1786) who married Richard Jennison in 1804. Can anybody help Wendy?
CLAUDE BLATHERWICK from Texas seeks information on Samuel Nelson Blatherwick, both his parents & his family. Samuel was born at Nottingham in 1836, but moved to the USA serving in the Confederate Army 1862-5. He died in Bryan City, Texas aged 48 in 1884. Can you make connections to Samuel Nelson Blatherwick for Claude?
ROBIN GOOCH seeks information about a man called Samuel A. Blatherwick who was born in England, but moved to Polk County in Texas. Sam was a shoemaker by trade. In the 1870s, he married a Mississipi girl called Smithia Jane Westbrooks & there were 3 daughters called Mary Blatherwick, Eleanor Blatherwick (born Nov 1879) &Lillian Blatherwick (born Dec 1881). Sam also had a son by an earlier marriage – the son was Charles Blatherwick born in 1861, also a shoe maker. Can anyone supply additional data about the Blatherwicks of Texas for Robin?
Australian JANE SEWELL is tracing her family tree & has spotted the following ancestors at Melton Mowbray in the 1890s or thereabouts: Alice Blatherwick, Charles Walter Blatherwick, Ruth Blatherwick, George Thomas Blatherwick & Lucy Blatherwick.Anyone who knows anything of these Blatherwicks should contact Jane.
George Blatherwickmarried Mary Branson in the last quarter of 1844.�Their daughter, Harriet Blatherwick, was born at Hoveringham on 14th January 1849. (She married Thomas Haynes of Nottingham in 1871).GRAHAM INKLEY would like to know if George & Mary Blatherwick had other children, as well as Harriet. Please contact Graham if you can help.
DOUGLAS HOLLINGSWORTHseeks information about Maria Blatherwick who married a Nottinghamshire man called Samuel Hollingworth. Sam was born about 1686, so Maria would have married round about 1705. Anyone with dates etc for Maria should email Doug.
�South African Air Force pilot,�R.A.W. Blatherwick (born 1921) was flying�a Martin Maryland II in World War 2 when he was lost in a flying accident�during gunnery practice in the Med on the 17th August�1941, but does anyone know his christian names? These are needed for a book being written by Kiwi Pelham Temple.
Mary Blatherwick married John Linley on 16th January 1769. NICOLA CARPENTER is researching the Linley’s of Burton Joyce. Any information about Mary Blatherwick would be gratefully received by Nicola.
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SHELLEY HARGREAVES is looking for information on George & Ann Blatherwick of Gunthorpe . George was born in Gunthorpe in 1829 & Ann was born there in 1832. In 1861 they are still in Gunthorpe & have 2 daughters, Catherine & Demaris.Please contact Shelley if you can help.
Blatherwicks in Fareham. Jane Elizabeth Blatherwickwas born in Fareham in 1826, married Thomas Stares & died 1895 in Portsmouth . John Blatherwick died 1857 & was a surgeon also in Fareham. If you have information about their parents etc, please talk to JULIE BRUTNELL.
In 1891 David Gear was a footman in Blatherwick Hall & travelled at some time with the family to South Africa. Are there any photos of the family & staff from this period? David was born in Suffolk in 1867 &�later lived in Bournemouth. Any info please to Liz Larcombe.
TONY HARRIS is seeking information on two 19th century Blatherwicks from Nottingham. They are Mary Clemency Blatherwick (b 1790) and Mary Ann Blatherwick. Mary Ann travelled extensively in Europe – her passport was from 1853. Mary Clemency appears linked to the Beardmore family of Nottingham. If you have any information, please contact Tony Harris.
Blatherwicks of Ohio & New Jersey��are of interest to Faith Nelke, who is descended from a John Blatherwick born in England approx 1818. The family settled in Ohio in the 1830s, where in 1862 Charles Blatherwick was born in Trumbull, Farmington. Later in the 1860s, the family moved to Blue Anchor (New Jersey) where Alexander Blatherwick was born in 1894. If you have information which may be of interest toFaith, she will be delighted to hear from you.

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Blatherwick family history research

Contents list

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Area of research interest	Approx dates covered	Name of the researcher
Blatherwick, Charles	died 1895	John Jeff
Blatherwick, Lily	1853 – 1934	John Jeff
Blatherwick- One name survey	All dates (Notts only)	Mark Grace
Blatherwicks in Canada	1872 -	John Blatherwick
Blatherwicks in the USA	1859 -	John Merchant
Burton Joyce, Gedling**	1789 – 1842	Margaret Tadman
Burton Joyce, Colwick**	1749 – 1851	Diane Lewis
Carlton, Awsworth, Ilkeston**	1824 – 1890	Anielka Briggs
Exeter**	circa 1800	John Blatherwick
Orston**	1760 -	Diane Lewis
Oxton**	1835 – 1920	Ann Sheppard
Sheffield**	circa 1800 – 1878	Kate E. Blatherwick
The Blatherwick Report (Notts, Hampshire, Ontario)	55 Blatherwicks from 1711 – 1879��	Brenda�Cox��

** Blatherwicks born in these places or parishes

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Blatherwick marriages & baptisms at the parishes of Burton Joyce, Gedling etc 1789 – 1842 have been researched at great length by Margaret Tadman & her detailed findings are available on this site. There is also a partial family tree, as well. To view these extensive pages of research (although in a slightly condensed format), please click on Margaret Tadman research

Dr Charles Blatherwick & Lily Blatherwick (see above)John Jeff is seeking further information on Dr Charles Blatherwick & his parents. John is descended from Charles through Edith Blatherwick who was the elder sister of Lily Blatherwick. Edith was to marry William Raikes in 1879, while her more famous sister, Lily, married A. S. Hartrick (OBE), the eminent artist (exhibited 29 times at the RA) & author of several art reference books. He was a friend of Gaugin.

John Jeff writes “The Blatherwick family spent the summer months of 1871 at Kilmahonaig, Crinan, Argyllshire (now Kilmahumaig), having journeyed up from Row (now Rhu) in Dunbartonshire by steamer. They kept a large illustrated diary of their stay, the Kilmahonaig Journal (in our bookshelves), listing their visitors, what they saw or shot for the pot, and anything of interest, together with pages of poetry or doggerel.”
Regarding Dr Charles Blatherwick, he comments: “Edith Blatherwick’s father was Dr Charles Blatherwick, who studied for his MD in Dublin but, as far as I can discover, never actually practised medicine, as his occupation was ‘Gentleman’. A watercolour and landscape painter, he was Treasurer of the Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour (RSW), whose members seemed to enjoy sumptuous Dinners, and President of the Glasgow Pen & Ink Club. He only had 3 exhibits in the Royal Academy, a few of his watercolours adorn our walls, and there is also the beautifully illustrated-in-minature diary of his journey from Liverpool to Pau in SW France in 1880, in our bookshelves. He also wrote popular songs of the time, what would now be regarded as sentimental old rubbish, and there are a couple of examples amongst my sheet music. They all lived at a house called Dunaivon, Rhu, Helensburgh.”
If you can help John Jeff with more info on Charles Blatherwick & his ancestors, please email John Jeff now.

William Blatherwick (b 1824 at Carlton, Notts) married Maria/Anna Johnson (b 1832/3 in Bottesford, Leicester). William & his wife had 8 children, namely Hannah/Anna (b 1853), Rebecca (b 1855), William (b approx Nov 1860), Mary (b 1863), Eliza (b 1865), Emma (b Sept 1869), James and Samuel (b 20 March 1857). Samuel married Margaret Varley*.

Some of Samuel & Margaret’s children were: Samuel (born out of wedlock 1884), Elizabeth (born about 1886), John (born about 1886), James (b 1890), Harry (b 1894), Ernest (b 1899), Albert Ernest (b 1902), Lillian (date?) & Naomi Doris (b 1905) – known as “Big” Doris! (There was a twin to “Big” Doris). Samuel & Margaret Blatherwick also took in children of relatives, for example Herbert Blatherwick whose mother was the Emma Blatherwick of the last paragraph. The first few children were born in Awsworth, Nottinghamshire. Awsworth is a village 7 kms west of Nottingham & just south of Eastwood. The other children were born at Ilkeston in Derbyshire. James Blatherwick (born 1890) married Eliza Savage & they had 3 children: Harry, Doris Hilda & one other daughter.
The Ilkeston Advertiser featured James & Eliza Blatherwick in 1961:“A man, who started work at Cossall Colliery when he was 13 & earned 18d a day (less than 8p), and his wife celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary this weekend. They are Mr & Mrs James Blatherwick of 3 Little Hallam Lane, Ilkeston. Throughout his long career, Mr Blatherwick has worked as a collier, greengrocer, fishmonger, barman & finally fish-fryer. A native of Ilkeston, he was born on Awsworth Road & went to Chaucer School. He is a member of a family of 21, six of whom are still living.”
So far 13 of this amazingly large family of 21 are accounted for, but somewhere are another 8 siblings or cousins/relatives brought up in this family. Do you know any Blatherwick who might be part of this family?

This research carried out by Anielka Briggs (nee Rice) living in Australia who is the granddaughter of Doris Hilda Blatherwick. Anielka is also knowledgeable about the Varley side of the family.
More information is sought about the children of Samuel Blatherwick & their descendants. Anielka would like to hear from other researchers too. To contact her please click here
* Margaret Varley’s sister Lydia went to the States & became a Mormon. Margaret’s Aunt Fanny (a Widdowson) also went to live in the States. Interesting family!

Elizabeth Blatherwick of Oxton (1835-1920). Elizabeth was christened at Oxton (Notts) on 26th April 1835. Her parents were Samuel Blatherwick (labourer) and Ann Blatherwick. When Elizabeth was 5 months pregnant, she married George Walker at Nuthall (Notts) on 13.3.1854. Elizabeth was able to sign her name on the marriage certificate, but George had to sign X. George (b 1835 approx) is said to have had a small farm at Greaves Lane, a hamlet near Edingley & Halam.

The couple went on to have 10 children before George died in 1881 at Oxton. The 10 children were Thomas (b 1854), William (b 1856), Mary (b 1859), Joseph (b 1861), Hannah (b 1863), George (b 1866), Lucy (b 1868), John (b 1871), Lizzie (b 1873), Ellen (b 1876). The first 8 children were born at Oxton.

Elizabeth died at Halam in 1920 aged 85. She outlived her husband by 39 years.

In Oxton churchyard there are Walker family graves & also some impressive Blatherwick graves. These are situated behind the yew trees to the right of the church when seen from the road.
The graves date from 1736 onwards. In the church is a flag with a brass plate saying ‘This state flag of Pennsylvania (USA) was given by the Governor (The Hon. J. S. Fine) to Oxton Church in 1951 to commemorate those sons of Oxton who in the 17th Century assisted William Penn in the founding of the famous colony’. Oxton Church registers commence in 1652.
This information is supplied by Patricia Anne Sheppard (nee Walker) who is descended from Elizabeth Blatherwick & George Walker. More information is sought on both families.To contact Anne Sheppard.��

Blatherwicks In Texas, USA.
John Merchant provides detail of his great grandfather & his grandfather who were itinerant cowboy boot makers living & working across Texas & California. Raymond Blatherwick born circa 1859 in Robertson County, Texas. Itinerant cowboy bootmaker who was described as “a prominent local bootmaker.”��Married Della [Wren] who was said to be descended from Sir Christopher Wren. At onetime, this Raymond Blatherwick was working at the town of Bryan, Texas, when he was asked to make boots for the band of the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College at College Station Texas. Subsequently he was asked to move in order to work as bootmaker for the college. Today, students from the college tradionally wear high, leather boots as originally made by Raymond Blatherwick.
Raymond Blatherwick born 1st April 1888 at Bryan, Texas (son of above Raymond). Also a cowboy bootmaker. (His sister is Mary Blatherwick). There were 2 children:- Raymond Blatherwick & Alma Ione Blatherwick. Raymond Blatherwick & his sister Mary were rodeo stars (see below). Alma Ione Blatherwick born 1905 in Dalhart, Texas. She was to marry John H. Merchant, a trial lawyer living in Amarillo, Texas.
John Merchant, son of John H. Merchant, writes “My uncle, Raymond Blatherwick, and his sister, Mary Blatherwick, were rodeo stars in their younger days & did riding/roping and were tremendous athletes. They ended their rodeo careers in one of the last of the vaudeville touring shows: Ken Murray’s Blackouts of 1948, 1949 etc which I remember seeing as a kid.” To contact John Merchant, please click here.

Blatherwicks from Nottingham end up in Los Angeles. Donna Blatherwick has traced many family members to Inglewood Cemetery in Los Angeles. James Blatherwick born in Nottingham who married Mary Wheatley. No dates available so far.
James Blatherwick, son of above, born Nottingham 1809, lacemaker by trade. Emigrated to USA in 1824. Married Cynthia Matilda Carswell (died 1865) & had 12 Blatherwick children! Namely Ann Elizabeth (b 1833), James Nelson (b 1836), Edwin Gordon (b 1838), Charles William (b 1841)), Norman Ralph (b 1844), Alica Adelia (b 1847), George R. (b 1849), twins James and Jane Amelia (b 1852), Frank Adelbert (b 1854), Rubie Ella (b 1858). The fourth child of the union was John Henry born Ohio in 1840. John Henry had two marriages: Ardelia Houghton & Nettie McArthur (a distant relative of General McArthur). John Henry’s son was George Washington Blatherwick (b 1878) who married Zay Amelia Bernham.
Donna Blatherwick has more information if you wish to contact her.

A useful introduction to the history of the Blatherwick family has been put together at a website run byMark Grace. To check out Mark’s site called theBlatherwick Families of Nottinghamshire: A Local One-name Survey,please tickle your mouse now!

Yorkshire Blatherwicks More information is sought about this family who lived in Sheffield.
John Blatherwick, lace merchant, may have lived Sheffield (?)
John Blatherwick (son of above), born 1827. Commission Agent & wholesale fruit merchant in Sheffield in 1862. Regarded as a very successful business man, he was also known to be a sugar importer & grocer. At time of wedding living on Occupation Road, Sheffield. Married 28 May 1857 at Christ Church, Doncaster, to Maria [Woodcock]. John’s business address in 1862 was 5 Bank Buildings in Sheffield & his home address was then 217 Western Bank. In 1864 he is recorded as living on Broomhill Terrace. In 1878 the couple are living at 25 Broom Grove, Sheffield, but later moved to Tyas Hall near Barnsley.

A coat of arms was adopted by the family (but see below for more about this).
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Under the crest there is a motto which says “Defensio non offensio .” The coat of arms is described thus:-� “He beareth Chequy argent and azure, a Chief Gules by the name of Blatherwicke, crest, an arm embowed in armour, holding a Sword ppr. – Granted Council of Trent A.D. 1564.” Chequey – a shield with a chequered surface; argent – usually shown as white since silver would tarnish; azure – blue; a Chief Gules – Gules was the colour red, while Chief was a geometrical design on the top part of the shield. Embowed – the arm was bent; ppr – proper (in its natural colours).Jane Leaper of Alberta, Canada, points out that the Council of Trent cannot have granted the Blatherwick coat of arms.� The Council was actually held in Trentino Italy (Trent is the English name for Trentino) and the Council� was held to resolve problems in the Roman Catholic church.� It did not grant arms, and would have had no power to grant arms to an English family anyway.� So, I rather think the Sheffield Blatherwicks were the victims of a Victorian con-man; something which�is interesting in itself.� (Jane is descended from Ann Blatherwick, born Carlton, Nottingham, in 1790).

John & Maria Blatherwick had 7 children:-

Harold Nelson Blatherwick (eldest son of above) married at St Marks Church, Sheffield, to Marion Searles. One child – Ronald Blatherwick
John Bertram Blatherwick (youngest son of John & Maria above) borm 19 May 1878. – This information supplied by Kate E. Blatherwick who is descended from John Bertram Blatherwick (there is a Kent connection). Kate welcomes further information. HELP! However, her email address has changed – anybody have a working email for her? Audrey Buxton has some info on the Sheffield family of John & Maria Blatherwick & would like to pass it on to Kate Blatherwick.Return to top of page

Orston, Nottinghamshire A Canadian enthusiast called Diane Lewis is descended from the Blatherwicks & Craggs of Orston Notts. Her family tree is summarised below. (Note that c means christened)

Thomas Cragg c 9 Nov 1722 Orston, Notts	married 19 Nov 1750 Flawboro’, Notts	Mary Slater, c 15 Sep 1722
William Cragg* (son of Thomas) c 7 Jan 1763, Orston	married 9 Sep 1784, Orston	Dorothy Blatherwick* c 18 April 1760
John Cragg (son of William) Orston, frame work knitter #	married 14 Aug 1810	Ann Blatherwick, Burton Joyce #
Samson Cragg # frame work knitter	�	�

* These had 11 children including John
# In the 1851 Census all 3 are listed as living at No. 13 Orston Diane Lewis would be pleased to hear from other researchers. To email herplease click here.

Other Blatherwick information from Diane Lewis refers to Colwick & Burton Joyce:-
William Blatherwick married Tabitha Ward on 9 Feb 1724 at Colwick Notts John Blatherwick married Hannah Cook on 26 Feb 1749 at Burton Joyce. John may have been the son of William & Tabitha, but not proven. John c 4 Nov 1726 at Burton Joyce, Hannah c Mar 1726 or 1728 at Arnold, Notts. The couple had 4 children: John c 17 Nov 1750, Samuel c 10 Feb 1754, Dorothy c 18 Apr 1760, James c 20 Mar 1763.

Canadian Blatherwicks originating in DevonThis information has kindly been provided by Francis John Blatherwick who prefers to be known as John Blatherwick. John is a Canadian who is eminent in medical & naval circles. He has twice been decorated for his services. Has 4 children, so he is helping the Blatherwick surname to spread across Canada! There is now a family website with more information than displayed in the outline below. Visit John’s site at www.blatherwick.net� The family tree begins thus:- John Blatherwick of Exeter, a physician, married Elizabeth (Holmes). [No dates available so far]. John Joseph Blatherwick, son of above, married Agnes (Wilkins). John Joseph was a sea captain who died in 1844 – he drowned in Hong Kong harbour. There were 2 children: Eliza, who married Cedric Pillar or Pellar, and John (see below). John Blatherwick, son of above, 1841 – 1924. Born Luton & married Susan Harford (Silcocks) in 1862 at Hitchin, Hants. Lived Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devon, but moved to Canada in 1872. Became a Baptist minister in 1884 & from about 1900 ministered on an Indian reservation.

John & Susan had 10 children; the first five being born in England with the other five born in Ontario & Winnipeg:-
John Henry Charles b 1862, Maria Thirza b 1864, Francis Gobden b 1865, Henry b 1867, Eva Agnes b 1870, Charles Harford b 1872, Samuel Sharland b 1873, Joseph Henson b 1875, Susan b 1877, Annie Sarah b 1879. Further information about these children & their descendants is available from John Blatherwick via www.blatherwick.net

To contact John Blatherwick in Canada,please prod your mouse now

Can you help to develop this website & make it more useful to people interested in the Blatherwick family? Please send any material which you are willing to share to the email address below. Thank you.

Keith Morris.

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For our freedom and yours / Za wolnosc nasza i wasza

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General Sikorski

This memorial website has been put together for Friends of Newark Cemetery. It has been dedicated to the thousands of people who resting place is in our beautiful and historic Cemetery for over 150 years. Thousands of Newarkers saw the procession headed by the exiled Polish government and Newark mayor, Councillor Cyril Parlby on 16th July 1943. After his body was exhumed on 13th September 1993, General Sikorski had his Polish flag draped across a fresh coffin and taken to Newark Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene overnight, guarded by members of the RAF Regiment with reversed arms. The next day had a farewell Mass before his return home to Poland to be buried.

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Annual Airmen honoured the service remembers at Newark Cemetery on the last Sunday in September at 2pm. Let’s remember those who died during the Airbridge Operations when Britain and the Commonwealth forces answered a plea for help from the Polish Government in Exile to drop supplies to the Polish secret army which was striking back against the enemy.

Air Bridge – Sunday 25th September 2011

{ held on the last Sunday each year in September} from the Main Gate on London Road at 2pm

This event is held at Newark Cemetery, at a special memorial near to the Polish War Graves, organised by Newark Town Council. The service remembers the 250 airmen who lost their lives during the Air Bridge operations, which helped the Warsaw uprising in 1944. People from Poland and all over the country attend and wreaths are laid.

All Souls is held at Commonwealth and Polish war graves at Newark Cemetery on the last Sunday in October each years at 3pm

For our freedom and yours / Za wolnosc nasza i wasza

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General Sikorski death on 4th July 1943 was a sad day for many, when his

Plane crashed on his way back to England from Gilbratar. His funeral

Service took place near by.

4th July 1943: After tours of Gibraltar and festivities, General Sikorski departs for London at 11:00pm. After reaching only 100 feet, the plane began a slow dive into the sea. Only the pilot survived. All others died or were presumed dead on impact at 11:06pm.

B-24C Liberator AL523

General Wladyslaw Sikorski

General Sikorski Grave Stone at Newark Cemetery removed on 13 Sept 1993

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Thursday Dec 02, 2010

The bodies of three Polish Army officers who died in the plane crash that killed their country’s wartime leader, General Wladyslaw Sikorski, are to be exhumed from Newark Cemetery. Ministry of Defence (MoD) has approved exhumation of three Polish officers remains that were killed with General Sikorski on 4th July 1941. All three were buried next to each other in Newark Cemetery, and will return home to Poland with full military honours and for a post mortem. It was decide to bring back the remains of Colonel Andrzej Marecki Chief of operation Staff, Major General Tadeusz Klimecki Chief of the Polish General Staff and Lieutenant Jozef Ponikiewski Naval ADC.

On July 4, 1943, a converted Liberator bomber from RAF Transport Command took off from Gibraltar for England. On board was General Wladyslaw Sikorski, Prime Minister of Poland’s London-based government in exile and Commander-in-Chief of her armed forces, returning from visiting Polish troops in the Middle East. After tours of Gibraltar and festivities, General Sikorski departs for London at 11:00pm. After reaching only 100 feet, the plane began a slow dive into the sea. Only the pilot survived. All others died or were presumed dead on impact at 11:06pm. B-24C Liberator AL523. A British inquiry deemed the crash an accident, General Sikorski’s death has long been the subject of enduring conspiracy theories. In an attempt to get to the bottom of the mystery, let’s solve this once and for all.

Lieutenant Jozef Ponikiewski Naval A.D.C. Major General Tadeusz Klimecki Chief of the Polish General Staff

4.Colonel Andrzej MareckiChief of Operations Staff

Newark-on-Trent is important internationally, as it is home to the Commonwealth and Polish War Graves where there are over 400 graves of Polish airmen who died during the second world war. A special plot was set aside in Newark Cemetery for Polish burials and this is now the war graves for people to see across the UK and the World. Former Polish Airmen choosing to be buried since staying in England after the 2nd World War.

A Memorial cross to the Polish airmen buried here was erected in the plot and unveiled on 14th July 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 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. General Sikorski’s 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 on the 4th July 1943. He was so impressed with the care of the War graves and requested that should he die while Poland was still occupied he would like to be buried in Newark Cemetery UK until Poland was once again a free Country.

Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire, Lieutenant Jozef Ponikiewski Naval A.D.C. Major General Tadeusz Klimecki Chief of the Polish General Staff Colonel Andrzej Marecki Chief of …

On July 4, 1943, a converted Liberator bomber from RAF Transport Command took off from Gibraltar for England. On board was General Wladyslaw Sikorski, Prime Minister of Poland’s London-based government in exile and Commander-in-Chief of her armed forces, returning from visiting Polish troops in the Middle East. After tours of Gibraltar and festivities, General Sikorski departs for London at 11:00pm. After reaching only 100 feet, the plane began a slow dive into the sea. Only the pilot survived. All others died or were presumed dead on impact at 11:06pm.

B-24C Liberator AL523.

The pilot, Flt. Lt. Edward Prchal of the Czechoslovakian Air Force, was the only survivor. The body of General Sikorski’s daughter, Zofia, Chief of the Polish Women’s Auxiliary, was never found. His cap and uniform, recovered from the sea at the site of the crash, is displayed in the Sikorski Museum, in the Polish Institute at 20, Princess Gate, London.

Passengers 17 in total

1. General Władysław Sikorski Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of Poland

2. Zofia Leśniowska Chief of the Polish Women’s Auxiliary

3. Major General Tadeusz Klimecki Chief of the Polish General Staff

4. Colonel Andrzej MareckiChief of Operations Staff

5. Lieutenant Jozef Ponikiewski Naval A.D.C.

6. Adam Kulakowski Personal secretary to Sikorski

7. Colonel Victor CazaletM.P., British Liason Officer

8. Brigadier J.P. Whitely M.P.

9.Mr. W.H. Lock (Never found, presumed dead)

10. Mr. PinderHead of British Intelligence Service in the Middle East

(his position was never revealed to General Sikorski)

11. Bombardier Gralewski (Joined the party at Gibraltar)

Crew:

1. Flt Lt Edward Maks Prchal Captain/1st Pilot

2. Squadron Leader W.S. Herring 2nd Pilot (never found)

3. Warrant Officer L. Zalsberg Navigator

4. Sergeant F. Kelly Flight Engineer

5. Flight Sergeant C.B. Gerrie Radio Operator/Air Gunner

6. Flight Sergeant D. Hunder Radio Operator/Air Gunner

(never found)

General Wladyslaw Sikorski remains was exhumed from Newark Cemetery after 50 years on 13th September 1993.

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General Tadeusz Klimecki and Colonel Andrzej Marecki were originally buried in the Polish Airmen’sCemetery in Newark, England. Their remains were brought …

Major General Tadeusz Klimecki Chief of the Polish General Staff

Colonel Andrzej Marecki Chief of Operations Staff

Lieutenant Jozef Ponikiewski Naval A.D.C.

During the Second World War there were a number of R.A.F. 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.We must not forget the polish Airman and the Commonwealth they fought for freedom against the enemy and didn’t flinch. They fought to the end and then carried on the fight, we should be grateful. We certainly owe them a great deal of credit that they so rightly deserve.

Do not be sad at my grave and weep, I will live on in happiness

British Commonwealth and Polish war Grave during the wars from 1939-1947 at Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire

Many links were bonded during Britain’s darkest hour. When Poland was invaded by Germany Polish pilots came to the UK and formed fighter squadrons that would operate during the Battle of Britain. RAF Winthorpe near Newark was established in 1940. It was a satellite station for RAF Swinderby over the border in Lincolnshire. Two Polish air squadrons, 300 and 301, were based at Winthorpe, near Newark, Nottinghamshire.

Polish President Wladyslaw Raczkiewicz Grave in Newark Cemetery, Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire

Polish President August Zaleski died in 1972 age 88 Buried in Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire

Polish President Stanislaw Ostrowski, died age 92 in 1982 buried at Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire

Za wolnosc nasza i wasza / For our freedom and yours

British Commonwealth and Polish war Grave during the wars from 1939-1947 at Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire

General Wladyslaw Sikorski remains rested in Newark Parish Church 13-14 Sept 1993, before returning home to Poland on the 14th Sept 1993

General Wladyslaw Sikorski farewell Mass was said at Newark Parish on 14th Sept 1993 before leaving for Poland on his way home after been buried in Newark Cemetery for 50 years

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General Wladyslaw Sikorski remains rested in these spot atNewark Parish Church 13-14 Sept 1993

General Sikorski was Also Laid to Rest in Newark Cemetery From 1943-1993. A Memorial cross to the Polish airmen buried here was erected in the plot and unveiled on 15th July 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 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. General Sikorski’s 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.

On Sunday 12th Sept 2010 a Spitfire flying over Newark-On-Trent as part of the Battle of Britain

General Sikorski

In June 1943, General Władysław Sikorski, the polish wartime leader, went to the Middle East to inspect the Polish units. July 4th 1943, On his return trip to England when a Royal Air Force aircraft he was travelling aboard plunged into the sea after take-off from Gibraltar. His daughter Zofia, Chief of Staff General Klimecki, an English liaison officer and all the other passengers on board died with him. Only the Czech pilot survived the crash.

General Wladyslaw Sikorski wishes were remembered and on Thursday 15, July 1943, his body arrived at

Holy Trinity RC Church onParliament Street Newark, Nottinghamshire, England. He stayed and was guarded overnight

at the Catholic Church. The next day Friday 16th July 1943 his funeral and Requiem Mass took place.

General Wladyslaw Sikorski buried at Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire in the Polish pilots on Friday 16th July 1943. 50 years late on 14th September 1993, his remains were brought to Poland and laid to rest in Wawel Cathedral, on 17th Sept 1993. His new burial place for the most distinguished men and women of Poland. 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. Memorial In Memory To Our Heroes and The Fallen. We departed this life into the next. Though they are hidden in the shadow of Death. Their lives for others in the love of serving Newark-On-Trent that never dies.

15th July 1941

General Wladyslaw Sikorski visited Newark Cemetery to unveil a Memorial Cross dedicated to Polish servicemen who had died fighting alongside the British.

It was a joy seeing flying over Newark-On-Trent

Memorial At Newark Cemetery Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire

Inscription

(ON PLINTH) ZA WOLNOSC – FOR FREEDOM 1940 – 1945/
(ON FRONT OF CROSS) TO THE MEMORY OF FALLEN POLISH AIRMEN/ I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD

FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED MY COURSE,

I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH

Physical Description

THESE VERY TALL LATIN CROSS, DECORATED WITH 12 CROSS AND POLISH EAGLE DEVICES ON THE FRONT FACE. ON TWO STAGE PLINTH

He was so impressed with the care of the War graves and requested that should he die while Poland was still occupied he would like to be buried in Newark Cemetery UK until once again his Country was free once again.

Annual Air Bridge at Newark Cemetery

Held on the last Sunday in September each year

(26^th September 2010)

1.45pm Guests and Standard Bearers assemble at Newark Cemetery Main Gates

2pm Procession to the Air Bridge Memorial

2.15pm Remembrance Ceremony

Newark Cemetery British Commonwealth And Polish War Graves During the 2nd World War

There are over 400 hundred graves of Polish airmen who perished during the 2nd World War, 1946 and 1947. These graves are under the care of the (CWGC) The Commonwealth War Graves Commission. It was from Newark cemetery that General Sikorski, Poland’s Prime Minister and Commander in Chief of the Polish Forces unveiled this principal Memorial on 14th July 1941 together with President Raczkiewicz, ex President of the Polish Republic and head of the war-time Polish Government in London. Over 400 airmen of the Polish Air Force in Britain that died during the 2nd World War and are to be found in Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire England. Immediately next to the Cross was the former grave of General Sikorski.

Inscription

(ON PLINTH) ZA WOLNOSC – FOR FREEDOM 1940 – 1945/

(ON FRONT OF CROSS) TO THE MEMORY OF FALLEN POLISH AIRMEN/ I HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD

FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED MY COURSE,

I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH

Physical Description

THESE VERY TALL LATIN CROSS, DECORATED WITH 12 CROSS AND POLISH EAGLE DEVICES ON THE FRONT FACE. ON TWO STAGE PLINTH

Annual All Souls Day at Newark Cemetery is held on the the Last Sunday in October each year.

(31^st October 2010) The public are welcome

Guests greeted (at the Cemetery) from 2.45pm

Procession moves off from the Cemetery Gate, London Road at 3pm

Polish Flag

General Wladyslaw Sikorski remains was exhumed from Newark Cemetery after 50 years on 13th September 1993, and taken to The Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Newark-On-Trent and stayed over night. The next day a farewell Catholic mass before his journey home to Poland.

General Wladyslaw Sikorski 1881-1943

His remains was exhumed from Newark Cemetery after 50 years being buried. On the same dayhis coffin stayed overnight, at Newark Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene.

On 13-14 September 1993, at Newark Parish Church,

St Mary Magdalene.

The next day on 14th September 1993 had a farewell high Mass before leaving Newark for the last time on his way home to Poland.

In 1918, when Poland regained freedom, the crowned White Eagle became once again the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Poland. Before the 2nd world war it had two officially accepted forms – the one from 1919 and the other from 1927 (the latter designed by Professor Zygmunt Kamiñski). Apart from the official designs, several stylistic forms of the White Eagle were in use at that time.

After the defeat in 1939 and during the German and Soviet occupation of the country the White Eagle, as Poland’s coat of arms, was strictly forbidden. Once again it became the symbol of fight for free Poland. It was used by the underground army at home and by the regular Polish army abroad. The left-oriented armed forces, however, as well as the Polish army created in the Soviet Union, adopted the White Eagle without the crown. And such became the official Coat of Arms of Poland after 1945. Removing the crown from above the Eagle’s head meant a change of the State’s political system, from now on based on the principle of “people’s democracy.”

That form of the White Eagle, though officially used till the end of 1989, was not commonly accepted by the Polish nation, so much attached to their previous, centuries-old national emblem.

Newark Cemetery Main Gate, London Road,

Newark Nottinghamshire

In the local Newark Advertiser 17th Sept 1993

First with the News Newark Advertiser

In Newark Parish Church

Leader General Wladyslaw Sikorski, Commnder-in-Chief until his death on 4th July 1943, 50 years later was taken back to Poland after a farewell Mass on 14th September 1993.

Over the course of years many copies of various reports coming from the British National Archives passed through my hands. Since several of them are already posted on various sites of the “Polish Squadrons Remembered”, I thought that it might be a good idea to help the visitors to read some of them by gathering them in one place.

For a time being I post several samples of combat reports, evasion reports, parts of unit’s Operational Record Books (ORB) and others. As combat reports usually give only dry facts, evasion reports often tell a story that arouses instant interest. Appendix ‘A’ (censored record) of the latter, recorded the experience of the airman from take-off till such time as his evasion was ‘handled by an organization’. Appendix ‘B’ covers military intelligence picked up by the airman while evading. Appendix ‘C’ is the best of information sources. It deals in detail with the airman’s experience, describing helpers, giving identities and addresses and covering anything of any intelligence interest to the debriefers at either MI-9 or MI-5. Unfortunately, the Brits have very done a good job with their ‘War Secrets Act’ and as a consequence, Appendix ‘C’s are rare and hard to find. Sometimes squadrons employed clerks with a knack for writing, and some might find theirs entries in ORBs an enjoyable read.

During typing, spelling and punctuation of the entries were left deliberately unchanged.

My warmest thanks to Ann Michalski from Germany for typing No. 307 Squadron reports, what save me a lot of spare time, which I never seem to have enough.

SQUADRON    REPORT
303    Sgt Adamek 25 June 1941
“    303 Sqdn. moving orders
“    303 Sqdn. Dec 1943 – Roll of pilots.
308    P/O Retinger 7 July 1941
“    P/O Retinger 17 July 1941
305    ER Sgt Kowalski 6 August 1941
“    ER Sgt Tomicki 6 August 1941
308    P/O Retinger 9 August 1941
“    P/O Retinger 14 August 1941
“    P/O Retinger 13 October 1941
307    Sgt Turzanski 1 November 1941
305    ER F/O Rowicki 5 May 1942
“    ER Sgt Siadecki 5 May 1942
315    ORB 1-31 August 1942
307    F/O Ranoszek 4 August 1942
“    F/O Szablowski 5 August 1942
305    ER Sgt Raginis 20 August 1942
“    ER Sgt Frankowski 27 Aug 42
“    ER Sgt Kula 28 August 1942
315    ORB 1-27 September 1942
305    ER P/O Gasecki 21 Jun 43
307    F/O Pacholczyk 9 December 1943
“    W/O Oleszczuk 7 June 1944
“    Intruder 1 February 1945
“    Intruder 3 February 1945
“    Intruder 7 February 1945
“    Intruder 8 February 1945
“    Intruder 28 February 1945
“    F/Lt Tarkowski 4 March 1945
300    ORB “Exodus” May 1945

The country that suffered most, was Poland, it had a pre-war Jewish population of around 3.2 million, some 2.9 million of whom were annihilated (88%). Of Europe’sJewish children, alive in 1939, only 11 percent survived the war, an estimated one and a half million being murdered. Of all the Nazi occupied countries in WW II, the percentage of Jews saved in Poland was the smallest. The attitude of the vast majority of the Polish population towards Jews was anti-Semitic, particularly in the eastern areas after the Soviet occupation, surpassed only by their vehemently anti-German hatred. Even some members of the Polish police joined the Nazis in rounding up Jews for deportation to the death camps. It must be said however that around 50,000 Jews were saved by Poles who helped hide them at the risk of their own lives. The ‘Council for Aid to Jews’ provided false Aryan documents and gave refuge to many of the persecuted Jews. Unfortunately, many of these ‘aid workers’ along with their entire families, paid with their lives. As his chosen children were being massacred by themillions he remained silent!. (In all, Poland suffered 4,900,000 dead in World War II about 20 percent of its population)

General Wladyslaw Sikorski, Prime Minister of Poland’s London-based government in exile

General Wladyslaw Sikorski

MICHAL OMIELJASZKO

Michal Omieljaszko was a air pilot, born on 18^th April 1914 and known to be in service on 28^th January 1942. He was killed on the way to an anti-submarine sweep when HX384 was struck by ferocious cross winds on 12^th August 1942. It was blown over the cliffs by the runway at RAF Dale. He is buried at Newark- upon- Trent Cemetery, Nottinghamshire, England. He won the Cross of Valour three times and the Silver Cross of the Order of Virtuti Militari.

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Newark-On-Trent Cemetery Nottinghamshire, which is located off London Road. Since it First opened in 1856, with two former Chapels one each side of the main Arch. These website has been set up as a fitting tribute, the views expressed our solely my own.

Friends of Newark Cemetery will open the centre every Weekend by appointment from 2-4:pm.
Visitor numbers at the Chapel Interpretation centre at Newark Cemetery have been higher than expected, so Friends of Newark Cemetery organisation behind the running of the centre have now increased opening if we get more volunteers.

Several hundred members of the public have stopped to visit the former chapel which was first open back in 1856, and we reopened in 2011, after closing it doors 40 years ago. The centre contains displays of the history of Newark cemetery, Commonwealth and Polish during the World War II.

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Home page
General Wladyslaw Sikorski, Prime Minister of Poland’s London-based government in exile
We Remember Them not just on Remembrance Day at Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire
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If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps was played; this brings out a new meaning of it
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Remember those who have given up their lives for Freedom

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Chapel Interpretation Centre, Will Be Used By Friends Of Newark Cemetery

Lance Sgt Nathan Cumberland completed the Newark-On-Trent Half Marathon in 2.5 hours

Newark Cemetery historical research day on families/casualties both in our own Cemetery and potentially others as well. The Friends of Newark Cemetery are investigating the possibility of holding an Cemetery historical research day open day in the Chapel Interpretation Centre Newark at Cemetery. The Chapel has 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 hoping to encourage 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. We don’t have a definite date yet, we anticipate late March or April 2012. This event will be discussed at The Friends of Newark Cemetery next meeting, to be held at Newark Town Hall in the Pickin Room on Wednesday 4th January 2012. Arrival at 5:30pm for a cuppa meeting will start at 5:45pm.

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General Sikorski was Laid to Rest in Newark Cemetery From 1943-1993

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Newark Cemetery is open all year round October – March 8am – 6pm

Spring – Summer April – September 8am – 8pm

Za wolnosc nasza i wasza /

For our freedom and yours

General Sikorski will live forever in our Hearts, RIP

Annual Airmen honoured the service remembers at Newark Cemetery on the last Sunday in September at 2pm. Let’s remember those who died during the Air bridge Operations when Britain and the Commonwealth forces answered a plea for help from the Polish Government in Exile to drop supplies to the Polish secret army which was striking back against the enemy.

Air Bridge – Sunday 30th September 2012 from the Main Gate on London Road at 2pm

This event is held at Newark Cemetery, at a special memorial near to the Polish War Graves, organised by Newark Town Council. The service remembers the 250 airmen who lost their lives during the Air Bridge operations, which helped the Warsaw uprising in 1944. People from Poland and all over the country attend and wreaths are laid.

28th October 2012

Annual All Souls is held at Commonwealth and Polish war graves at Newark Cemetery on the last Sunday each October at 3pm

General Wladyslaw Sikorski visited Newark Cemetery to unveil a Memorial Cross dedicated to Polish servicemen who had died fighting alongside the British.

A Memorial cross to the Polish airmen buried here was erected in the plot and unveiled on 15th July 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 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. General Sikorski’s 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 on the 4th July 1943.

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FRIENDS OF NEWARK CEMETERY

Stowarzyszenie o nazwie Friends of Newark Cemetery powstało w listopadzie 2005 z myślą o niesieniu pomocy służbom odpowiedzialnym za opiekę nad cmentarzem, a także promowaniu go jako jednego z najbardziej urokliwych i ważnych ze względu na wartości historyczne zakątków miasta. Mając to na uwadze, wzięliśmy udział m. in. w obchodach 150 rocznicy założenia Cmentarza, mających miejsce 7 października 2007, a prowadzonych przez Burmistrza miasta. Friends of Newark Cemetery przygotowują i prowadzą też odbywające się co roku Dni Otwarte cmentarza w the Interpretation Centre (budynek dawnej kaplicy).

DZIAŁALNOŚĆ

Na przestrzeni kilku ostatnich lat zasadziliśmy ponad 2000 roślin w pobliżu kaplicy, czyściliśmy pomniki i malowaliśmy ławki. Członkowie stowarzyszenia cały czas instalują budki dla ptaków, a także wytyczają obszary porośnięte dziką roślinnością i oprowadzają zorganizowane wycieczki po cmentarzu skupiając się na zagadnieniach zarówno historycznych, jak też przyrodniczych.

Pomagamy w walce z wandalizmem, a także inną, szkodliwą dla cmentarza, działalnością, ponadto we współpracy z Town Council dążymy do rozwiązania tego typu problemów. Jednym z naszych podstawowych celów jest udzielanie pomocy oraz informacji wszystkim odwiedzającym cmentarz oraz the Chapel Interpretation Centre, w związku z czym dążymy do zintensyfikowania dyżurów.

Jedną z ciekawszych inicjatyw Friends of Newark Cemetery stało się wydanie tzw. Comfort Book – zbioru wierszy, cytatów i ustępów z Pisma Świętego, przygotowanej z myślą o rodzinach zmarłych. W trakcie pracy nad książką poprosiliśmy o pomoc mieszkańców Newark pytając o to, jakie teksty i wiersze chcieliby w niej zobaczyć.

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Newark On Trent it is in Nottinghamshire near to the County border with Lincolnshire, hence the close proximity to many bomber airfields. RAF Dibgy nearby was a fighter training and bomber affiliation base.

He was so impressed with the care of the War graves and requested that should he die while Poland was still occupied he would like to be buried in Newark Cemetery UK until Poland was once again a free Country.

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General Sikorski, Commander-in-Chief of the Polish Forces and war time Polish Prime Minister

Our Moving memory to General Sikorski was killed when his aircraft, leaving Gibraltar on 4th July 1943, crashed into the sea. The Newark funeral was a memorable occasion with Polish troops lining the route from the King Street Roman Catholic church to the London Road Polish war cemetery.

13th September 1993

Thousands of Newarkers saw the procession headed by the exiled Polish government and Newark’s mayor, Cyril Parlby on 16th July 1943. After his body was exhumed on 13th September 1993, General Sikoraki his was still wrapped in a British army blanket, with the Polish flag draped across a fresh coffin. Newark Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene overnight, guarded by members of the RAF Regiment with reversed arms.

After his body was exhumed on 13th September 1993, General Sikoraki his was still wrapped in a British army blanket, with the Polish flag draped across a fresh coffin. Newark Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene overnight, guarded by members of the RAF Regiment with reversed arms.

Next day the Duke of Edinburgh was among a crowded congregation for the first Roman Catholic service to be held in the Newark Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire since the reformation.

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Three Polish bishops officiated and music was provided by the RAF Cranwell band. A Newark civic party, headed by the town’s mayor, Harry Furness, flew with the body from Waddington to Warsaw. In Krakow Prince Philip, in field marshal’s uniform, walked with Newark’s mayor in his scarlet robe behind a gun carriage bearing the Sikorski coffin.

Poles crowded the route. At Warwel Royal Castle the procession halted for an outdoor service. Then General Sikorski was finally laid to rest in his home land. Fresh flowers now adorn the marble edifice at Newark Cemetery. General Sikorski’s name and title are inscribed on a silver plaque, but the circumstances of his violent death go unremarked for years to come. We must not forget the polish Airman and the Commonwealth they fought for freedom against the enemy and didn’t flinch. They fought to the end and then carried on the fight, we should be grateful. We certainly owe them a great deal of credit that they so rightly deserve.

By Laurence Goff

Polish War Memorial at Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire

Newark-on-Trent is important internationally, as it is home to the Commonwealth and Polish War Graves where there are many graves of Polish airmen who died during the second world war. 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.

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General Sikorski, Commander in Chief of the Polish Forces and war-time Prime Minister

Many Poles remained in the UK after the war, married and started families. Who resting place is also at Newark Cemetery. We should remember the many Polish airmen who were flying Spitfires with the Royal Air Force, and Commonwealth pilots, during the Battle of Britain and pay tribute to them for their contribution.

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General Sikorski former resting place at Newark Cemetery until 13th September 1993

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Za wolnosc nasza i wasza / For our freedom and yours

During the Second World War there were a number of R.A.F. 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 R.A.F.

Let us all Remember the many Polish Airmen that were flying Spitfires with the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain

Newark resting place with burials of Polish Airmen, this is now the war graves plot, where all but ten of the 90 Commonwealth and all of the 397 Polish burials were made.

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Remembering the many Polish Airmen that were flying Spitfires with the Royal Air Force

Polish and Commonwealth War Graves in Newark - Za wolnosc nasza i wasza / For our freedom and yours

Many Polish Airmen were flying Spitfires fighters for Britain’s Royal Force during the Battle of Britain. By the end of the war, 17,000 Polish pilots and ground crew members had formed 14 squadron in the RAF. 2.000 were kill with 422 buried in Newark-On-Trent.

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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. Za wolnosc nasza i wasza / For our freedom and yours

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Stanisław Ostrowski (October 29, 1892 – November 22, 1982) was a Polish politician, best known for serving as the last President. Za wolnosc nasza i wasza / For our freedom and yours

Stanisław Ostrowski

Born on 29 October 1892 in Lwow (Lvov), where he completed secondary school and, in 1919, the Faculty of Medicine of the Jan Kazimierz University.In 1912 joined the secret National Youth Organisation. Was member of the Gunners Union where he completed non-commissioned officers school and officers college. During the First World War, joined the 1st Brigade of the Legions and then in the Military Department of the Supreme National Committee.

Served in the Austrian army and in 1918 took part in the defence of Lwow. Later served in the Polish Army as a physician in Captains rank until 1922. After the war, he was an Assistant Professorof the Jan Kazimierz University, and from 1934 Deputy Mayor, and, subsequently, Mayor of the City of Lwow. Imprisoned by NKWD in Lwow and Moscow, was sentenced to 8 years of labour camp in Siberia and Mongolia. As a soldier of the 2nd Corps of General Anders took part in the Italian Campaign. After the Second World War, worked as a physician and professor of medicine. Sworn in as President on 9 April 1972, he resigned after a 7 years term of office, passing the function to Edward Raczynski. Died in London on 22 November 1982.

President Ostrowski died in London and is buried in a Polish military cemetery in Newark, along with past Presidents in exile.

In 1987 a table dedicated to Ostrowski was unveiled in Saint Stanisław Kostka church in Warsaw (Żoliborz).

Wellington N2848 on Buckden Pike, north of Kettlewell.This incident is well documented on a website run by surviving airmans son at “www.buckdenpike.co.uk” although this appears not to have been updated for some years.On the night of 30th/31st January 1942 the in this aircraft took off from Bramcote in Warwickshire to undertake a night time cross-country training flight over the north of England. Flying over Yorkshire they were met with heavy falling snow and poor visibilty, they eventually became lost in the Skipton area and around the same time the effects of icing conditions occured on the aircrafts surfaces which would have made controlling it difficult. Although it was not allowed many pilots opted to descend when they were lost in poor visibility to try and drop below the cloud or weather and try and get a visual fix on their position. It is possible that this occured in this case but with the aircraft was flying over Upper Wharfedale there was little space to descend before the aircraft struck a wall close to the summit of Buckden Pike. The aircraft crashed into snow covered grassy slope and broke up, it passed through a dry stone wall before coming to a halt pretty much on the summit ridge. The rear turret broke off during the crash and this probably saved the rear gunners life. The events surrounding his survival are well documented and have become legendary in the Yorkshire fellwalking community. He found a set of fox footprints in the snow which he followed, eventually these took him down to the small village of Cray where he sought help. He was met by lady by the name of Nanny Pember who was out tending to her hens and noticed a strange shape in the snow, after investigating it turned out to be the surviving airman. By the time help arrived at the crash site his fellow airmen had all died. The entry in the Unit ORB states that he showed “great fortitude and determination in his efforts.” In May 1942 he was presented with the BEM at Buckingham Palace for his bravery.Pilot – F/Lt Czeslaw Kujawa PAF (P/0115), aged 26, Buried Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire.2nd Pilot – P/O Jerzy Polczyk PAF (P/1615), aged 24, Buried Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire.Obs – F/O Tadeusz J Bieganski PAF (P/1368), aged 28, Buried Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire.WOp/AG – Sgt Jan Sadowski PAF (792642), aged 32, died of injuries before help arrived. Buried Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire.Front Gunner – Sgt Jan A Tokarzewski PAF (782024), aged 25, Buried Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire.Rear Gunner – Sgt Jozef Fusniak PAF (780945), injured, broken left ankle.

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P/O Jerzy Polczyk and his gravestone in Newark Cemetery

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The four other airmen’s gravestones sadly killed as a result of this aircraft accident

During Britain’s darkest hour, Polish pilots came to the UK and formed fighter squadrons that would operate during the Battle of Britain 70 years ago.

RAF Winthorpe near Newark was established in 1940. It was a satellite station for RAF Swinderby over the border in Lincolnshire. Two Polish squadrons, 300 and 301, were based at Winthorpe.

After the Battle of Britain more Polish squadrons were formed. By the end of 1943, a total of 14 Polish squadrons, including ten fighter squadrons, and a complete infrastructure was in existence, making the Polish Air Force the fourth largest Allied air force, numbering, on December 1, 1943, 11,638 personnel.

We must not forget the Polish airmen and those of the Commonwealth. They fought for freedom against the enemy and didn’t flinch.

We certainly owe them a debt of gratitude.

The Battle of Britain

Bravery they face

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Annual Air Bridge on the last Sunday in September, 1.45pm Guests and Standard Bearers assemble at Newark Cemetery, Main Gates on London Road, 2pm Procession to the Air Bridge Memorial

The Polish Air Bridge Monument in Newark

The Air Bridge Monument in Newark remembers the aircrew who died during world war two, supporting the popular uprising in Warsaw of 1944. The uprising badly needed the support of the allies to provide food and munitions to the Polish Partisans, resulting in the Polish Government in London appealing to Churchill for assistance. After many discussions with the Allied Command and no help from Russia (they refused to grant permission for allied aircraft to land there) Churchill was told that an airlift of 2000 miles there and back would have no hope of success – the loss of aircraft flying over occupied territory would be to large. Although Churchill agreed, he nevertheless ordered the operation to be proceeded. The task was allocated to 205 group, of which RAF Squadrons 148 and 178, SAAF 31 and 34 squadrons and Polish Special Services Flight 1586 were part. The losses were horrendous, for every ton of supplies delivered and recovered by the Polish insurgents one aircraft was lost (39 four-engine bombers total). The operation was called “Warsaw Concerto”.

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President Władysław Raczkiewicz of Polish buried at War Graves at Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire

Władysław Raczkiewicz

Born on 28 January 1885 in Caucasus. Son of a judge and grandson of a participant of the 1863 January Uprising, whose property was confiscated and he himself exiled to Siberia and then resettled to Caucasus. Completed secondary school in Tver, and studied in St. Petersburg, where he joined the illegal National Youth Organisation, and then the Polish Youth Union “Zet”, where he played aleading role. Graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Dorpat, Estoniain 1911.

After military service, started his career as an attorney in Minsk, capital of Byelorussia (now Belarus). In 1917, as former Warrant Officer of the tsarist army, was engaged in the creation of the Polish military formations in Russia. At the 1st General Congressof the Polish Military in Petrograd, he was elected President (the honorary presidency was awarded to Jozef Pilsudski). He was the Chairman of the Supreme Polish Military Committee which, after the Bolsheviks victory, was moved to Minsk. Co-operated with the Regency Council. Atthe end of the First World War he held the rank of Major. In 1921, he was appointed Minister of Internal Affairs, which position he held three times.

He was a voivode (province governor) several times. Became a senator in 1930 and, subsequently, Marshal (Speaker) of the Senate. Having assumed the office of the President on 30 September 1939, he appointed General Wladyslaw Sikorski Prime Minister, and after his death – Stanislaw Mikolajczyk. After the Yalta Conference, the great powers of the Coalition with drew their recognition for the Polish government-in-exile. On 6 June 1947 Wladyslaw Raczkiewicz died, having previously designated August Zaleski to the post of the President.

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August Zaleski

Born on 13 September 1883. Before the First World War completed studies in London. Worked in Warsaw as a librarian of the Krasinski estate. In 1917, lectured, on a permanent basis, in Polish language and literaturein London, where he joined the masonry, using the organistaion as ameans of influence for the benefit of Poland. During the First World War, one of his tasks was to convince the British that the action of the Pilsudskis army was not directed against the coalition powers, but only against Russia.

Was a diplomat accredited to Switzerland, Greece, Italy. After the coup detat of May 1926, he accepted the foreign affairs portfolio. He was successful at the Nations League forum. From 1928 to 1935 he was a senator. Later, he was the President of the Supreme Board of Bank Handlowy (Commercial Bank) in Warsaw, which he evacuated to France in September 1939. Having assumed the office of the President in exile (April 1947), he appointed General Tadeusz Bor-Komorowski Prime Minister. Having completed a 7 years term of office, he extended the term indefinitely. One of his adherents was Cat-Mackiewicz who replaced him at the post of Prime Minister, where as General Anders refused to obey him. Before his death in April 1972 he designated Stanislaw Ostrowski as his successor.

Za wolnosc nasza i wasza / For our freedom and yours

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The Spitfire

By Mike Kemble with additional research by Ray Holden

Images: http://www3.sympatico.ca/angels_eight/421spit.html where you can find much more

Acknowledgements & Useful Sites:

http://www.trasksdad.com/PopsProg/poem.HTM

http://www.fighter-collection.com/spit_xxii/

http://www.supermarine-spitfire.co.uk/spitfire.html

http://www.spitfiresociety.demon.co.uk/intro.htm

http://www.spitcrazy.com/

http://www.spitfire-sculpture.co.uk/spit1.htm

http://www.nzfpm.co.nz

http://www.luftwaffe-experten.co.uk/supermarine.html

http://www.spitcrazy.com/

http://www.fortunecity.co.uk/meltingpot/lightsey/28/machines/Spitfire.htm

http://www.spitfireflight.com/

http://www.rafmuseumphotos.com/page.php?page=index

http://www.spitfireflight.com/ A spitfire Restoration Site, and they sometimes have spares for sale. Check it out here.

http://mellanium.com/spitfireworld.htm – Virtual Spitfire World

http://www.spitfirerestoration.com/ An Excellent site on Spitfire Restoration

http://www.asrmcs-club.com/ – Air Sea Rescue

http://www.flyingmachinestv.co.uk/SpitPL965.wmv Wonderful Video

http://www.ody.ca/~bwalker/RAF_owned_w9999.html RCAF Spits

http://www.spitfiresociety.com

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Victory Salute” by Robert Taylor

http://www.acesofww2.com/UK/UK.htm

Squadron No:

300 - 301 - 302
303 - 304 - 305
306 - 307 - 308
309 - 315 - 316
317 - 318 - 663

Polish Fighting Team
Fighter pilots scores

We should be grateful, thanks to the Polish who were first to fight during the 2nd World War

Bibliography
Their aicraft
Records
Movies
Links

“Spitfire Country” by Nicolas Trudgian

Za wolnosc nasza i wasza / For our freedom and yours

This website

RAF Lindholm, 24 April 1942. Gen Siskorski visiting the squadron.

Left: The Polish Air Force’s colors. In its lower part embroidered is sentence:“Love demands sacrifice”. The other side contains the ancient Polish watchwords: “For God, Honor and Country”.

One of the squadron’s Wellington ICs.
Visible propeller points to the Polish sign which reads: “UWAGA NA SMIGLO” – watch for propeller.

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Newark-On-Trent Cemetery Nottinghamshire, which is located off London Road. Since it First opened in 1856, with two former Chapels one each side of the main Arch. These website has been set up as a fitting tribute, the views expressed our solely my own.

Open every Weekend from 2:00pm – 4:00pm or by appointment.

Visitor numbers at the Chapel Interpretation centre at Newark Cemetery have been higher than expected,

so Friends of Newark Cemetery organisation helping Newark town council with the centre. Several

hundred members of the public have stopped to visit the former chapel which was first open back

in 1856, and the Newark town council reopened in 2011, with the support of Friends of Newark Cemetery

after closing it doors 45 years ago. The centre contains displays of the history of Newark cemetery,

Commonwealth and Polish during the World War II. Our beautiful and historic Newark Cemetery,

London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire for over 150 years since 1856.

This is a privately owned and maintained, not-for-profit, website which is supported privately, the content here is solely the responsibility of Laurence Goff.

Any comments about this website can sent to me.

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Death of Vernon Radcliffe MBE – Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire

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Newark’s greatest benefactors and people who have helped shape Newark.

Looking over at Cremated Remains, we will Remember Vernon and others who resting place is at Newark Cemetery, we will Remember them and Vernon.

Amongst the many well-known local people that are buried or their remains are in the Garden of Remembrance and now at rest at Newark Cemetery. Vernon is now included among the many that we will Remember in years come.

The knowledge, which he shared with many, he will be a great loss to Newark, may he RIP

Death of Vernon Radcliffe MBE Balderton – Newark History. We are grateful to have his support and help when he joined Friends of Newark cemetery in 2005.

We will miss him

Posted in he Newark Advertiser

We Will Remember Him In Years To Come.

Newark’s greatest benefactors and people who have helped shape Newark, thanks Vernon.

Letter to Death of Vernon Radcliffe MBE Newark-On-Trent in The Newark Advertiser

Fond Memories

I was sorry to read of the death of Vernon Radcliffe, but pleased to see the photograph used with the article (Man With A Passion For History, Advertiser, June 16th 2011). It showed a glimpse of the humour of the man.

I worked with Vernon, along with the late Dr John Samuels, when Newark Castle Trust undertook archaeological investigations at Newark Castle.

Vernon used to host meetings and gave very valuable input during discussions. My condolences to his family.

— JIM WISHART, former Newark Castle Trust trustee, Main Street, North Muskham.

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Libera – Going Home (Full Version)

Libera – Going Home (Full Version – Live)

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Libera

“The love that asks no questions, the love that stands the test, that lays upon the altar the dearest and the best”

- I Vow To Thee, My Country { My Tribute to

Mr Vernon Radcliffe MBE

Libera

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		I Vow To Thee, My Country was sung at the funeral of Diana, the Princess of Wales.

The song I have chosen

(I Vow Too Thee My Country)

I Vow To Thee My Country Hymn

I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above,
Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love:
The love that asks no question, the love that stands the test,
That lays upon the altar the dearest and the best;
The love that never falters, the love that pays the price,
The love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice.

And there’s another country, I’ve heard of long ago,
Most dear to them that love her, most great to them that know;
We may not count her armies, we may not see her King;
Her fortress is a faithful heart, her pride is suffering;
And soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase,
And her ways are ways of gentleness and all her paths are peace.

I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above,

Princess Diana considering it was one of her personal favourites.

Our beautiful and historic Newark Cemetery, London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire open all year round Summer 8am-8pm, Winter 8am-6pm.

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I have put this website together and has dedicated it to the thousands who resting place is at Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire since 1856. This website is my personal views and is not representative of Newark Town Council or others.

Laurence Goff

Chairman

Friends of Newark Cemetery

Newark, Nottinghamshire England is going back in time over the years since 1856

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Welcome to Newark Cemetery Since 1856

Though they are hidden in the shadow of Death. They lives in the love that never ends or dies.

NewarkCemetery is opening all year round Winter 8am-6pm and Summer from 8am – 8pm

Next Friends meeting will be held at Newark town hall on Wednesday 21st September 2011 first floor in the pickin room at 5:30pm.

The Chapel Interpretation Centre at Newark cemetery on weekends from 2 - 4:00pm or by appointmemt.

Commonwealth and Polish War Graves Newark-On-Trent

Order of St Stanislas visiting Cemetery

Commonwealth and Polish War Graves Newark-On-Trent

Ransome and Marles factory workers in Newark-On-Trent was remembered on 7th March 2011. Preserving the ultimate sacrifice with their memories for years to come. Welcome to the cause! We’re happy to have you, and hope you’ll get involved and spread awareness by inviting your friends to join us. We did Remember them when Ransome and Marles’ Factory Newark-On-Trent was bombed On Friday 7th March 1941. Let’s Preserve and share any Memories As a result of this raid 29 men and 12 women were killed.

Ransome and Marles’ Factory was Bombed. We will Remember Newark-On-Trent was being bombed at the ball bearing factory, and also the pump factory Worthington Simsons in Balderton. Newark was attacked regularly because of its significance to airfields and war work carried out within the area. The most significant attack was on 7th March 1941 when two German planes dropped a series of bombs on and around Ransome and Marles who made ball bearings for naval gun turrets. A total of 41 people were killed with a further 165 being injured.

Chris Grant who Father died when he was age 5 in the Ransome and Marles bombing. Newark was attacked because of its significance to airfields and war work carried out within the area.

Although they are not with us we will watch over their graves in years to come.

We will Remember them

The Battle of Britain, Well do Remember them

Newark, Nottinghamshire England is going back in time over the years since 1856

Newark-On-Trent is going back in time over the years since 1856

These 19th Century Newark Cemetery is full of history. It was first opened when the Church of England portion of the Newark cemetery was consecrated by the Bishop of Lincoln on Thursday 30th October 1856. Soon after the ceremony took place, was the first interment was of Charles John, son of W.N. Nicholson, Ironmonger of Market place, Newark. At the further end of the ground, a small piece is reserved for the use of Roman Catholics.

Among the many graves and memorials to Newark’s greatest benefactors and other people that help shaped Newark for a better future.

The two chapels was built in the Gothic style and were designed by Messrs Bellamy and Hardy of Lincoln and erected in the centre of the ground by Mr Whitworth of Newark and united by an arch and over it stands a rich and elegant spire, of considerable height. These once beautiful building was first opened in 1856. It has been preserved, after 44 years when it was closed in 1977. Work on the fabric of the building is finished and display boards containing information about the Newark Cemetery.

Looking out into Newark Cemetery which is full of history.

Friends of Newark Cemetery President Pat Alexander gives a welcome to Newark Town Mayor Councillor Tony Roberts, just before an official opening of the Chapel Interpretation Centre.

East Side former Chapel on the left has been turned into an Interpretation Centre, and will be used by Friends of Newark Cemetery.

Newark Town Mayor Councillor Tony Roberts

having a look around the Chapel Interpretation Centre.

Pat Alexander President Friends of Newark Cemetery welcomes Newark Town Mayor

Councillor Tony Roberts.

http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/news/New-centre-tell-story-Polish-World-War-dead-buried-Notts/article-2626946-detail/article.html

The Chapel as in used to look at Newark Cemetery

Opened after 44 years on Saturday 11th September 2010 of New Chapel Interpretation Centre.

British Commonwealth and Polish War Graves During the 2nd World War

The Polish Airman Boys stood out as the best and ready to fight for freedom. These brave pilots stood up against the enemy to the end. This made the difference between victory and defeat in the Battle of Britain. The British had Aircraft but not sufficient numbers of Pilots to face the enemy. They were sending almost completely untrained pilots up against the Germans. It was the well trained and experienced Poles that let England hold out. Something they have never been properly acknowledged for years.

General Wladyslaw Sikorski who distinguished himself in repelling a Russian invasion of Warsaw in 1920, formed the Polish government-in-exile in Paris, served as its premier, and died in a mysterious plane crash on 4th July 1943.

General Sikorski was buried in Newark Cemetery on 16th July 1943 in Sept 1993, he was exhumed and returned home to Poland, where he was buried in the Hall of Kings in Wawel Cathedral, next to the Polish Kings and great Polish national heroes.

More information on this website on General Sikorski.

http://newarkcemeteryuk.wordpress.com/2011/05/15/on-14th-july-1941-general-wladyslaw-sikorski-visited-newark-on-trent-cemetery/

http://newarkcemeteryuk.wordpress.com/2011/01/26/general-wladyslaw-sikorski-prime-minister-of-polands-london-based-government-in-exile/

Polish Airman

Polish Pilots in Battle of Britain From Many Fighter Squadrons

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Polish Airman Flying the skies for Freedom

Poles in defense of Britain (HQ) Brave Polish Airman during the Battle of Britain.

Gdyby mieli to w dupie i nie walczyli na zachodzie na jedno by wyszlo. Angole wykorzystali ich nadzieje na powrót do ojczyzny zeby chronic wlasna dupe a potem sprzedali kraj za ktory walczyli komunistom. zachod nas wydymał nie po raz pierwszy ale oczywiscie kolejne pokolenie polakow ktore tak glosno mowi o patriotyzmie i bolesnej historii oddaje im sie w niewole i to dobrowolnie popelniajac te same bledy walczac w ich wojnach i niszczac swoja wlasna kulture. amutne ale prawdziwe niestety

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Tribute To Brave Polish Airman Who Fought In The Battle Of Britain

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Over 400 Polish Airmen were killed and are buried in Newark Cemetery, we should be grateful for their help during the 2nd World War.

The timings for the Air Bridge- All Souls Day events are as follows:

The Annual Air Bridge Is held on the last Sunday in September each

(26th September 2010)

1.45pm Guests and Standard Bearers assemble at Newark Cemetery main Gate

2pm Procession to the Air Bridge Memorial 2.15pm Remembrance Ceremony

The Annual All Souls Day is held on the last Sunday in October each year

(31st October 2010)

Guests greeted (at the Cemetery) from 2.45pm
Procession moves off from the Cemetery Main Gate, London to the Polish War graves. The Public are most welcome.

War veterans and civic dignitaries will be among the Polish people at the annual Air Bridge-All Souls’ Day service.

Welcome to this website of Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire

Display boards have been mounted on the walls of Newark Cemetery Chapel Interpretation Chapel

Interpretation centre will be used by Friends of Newark Cemetery and it will managed by Newark town council who will let other groups have use of the centre. Friends of Newark Cemetery group are needing more Volunteers, the more people that volunteer and come forward to make it a success. We would like it to be open all year round, the former chapel was built in 1856 when the cemetery was first opened. It has not been used for 40 years, since 1977 the (east wing) is to be used as our new place by Friends of Newark Cemetery thanks to a £50,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Laurence Goff Friends of Newark Cemetery Chairman has put these website together in the public interest. I also have a special pages to remember the many like the brave Polish Airmen, tribute to service men, and the Ransome and Marles bombing on that Friday afternoon 69 years ago on 7th March 1941 when 41 were killed and 165 injured. 30 are buried in Newark Cemetery more info click on.

At the Main Gate on London Road, Newark

West side former Chapel

Newark War Memorial to the Fallen at Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire

British Commonwealth and Polish Airmen are buried in Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire during the 2nd World War.

War Memorial to the Fallen at Newark Cemetery

Air Bridge Memorial at Newark Cemetery

For our Freedom and Yours

Friends around the World

Out side on London Road, Newark Nottinghamshire giving direction to the Polish War graves over 400 Airmen are buried together with British Commonwealth.

Spitfire was heard over Newark-On-Trent on Sunday morning to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

Spitfire was heard over Newark on Sunday morning to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

Newark Cemetery at the main gate London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire

Lieutenant Jozef Ponikiewski died with General Sikorski

on 4th July 1943.

After tours of Gibraltar and festivities, General Sikorski departs for London at 11:00pm. After reaching only 100 feet, the plane began a slow dive into the sea. Only the pilot survived. All others died or were presumed dead on impact at 11:06pm.

B-24C Liberator AL523
Passengers:
1. General Władysław SikorskiPrime Minister and
Commander-in-Chief of Poland
2. Zofia LeśniowskaChief of the Polish Women’s Auxiliary

3. Major General Tadeusz KlimeckiChief of the Polish General Staff

4.Colonel Andrzej MareckiChief of Operations Staff

5. Lieutenant Jozef PonikiewskiNaval A.D.C.

6. Adam KulakowskiPersonal secretary to Sikorski
7.Colonel Victor CazaletM.P., British Liason Officer

8. Brigadier J.P. Whitely M.P.
9. Mr. W.H. Lock (Never found, presumed dead)
10. Mr. Pinder Head of British Intelligence Service in the Middle East
(his position was never revealed to General Sikorski)
11. Bombardier Gralewski(Joined the party at Gibraltar)
Crew:
1. 1Lt Edward Maks PrchalCaptain/1st Pilot

2. Squadron Leader W.S. Herring2nd Pilot (never found)
3. Warrant Officer L. ZalsbergNavigator
4. Sergeant F. KellyFlight Engineer
5. Flight Sergeant C.B. GerrieRadio Operator/Air Gunner
6. Flight Sergeant D. HunderRadio Operator/Air Gunner
(never found)

Newark Cemetery Memorial to the Fallen. 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 held between 10.45am – 11.30am which started with a fly-past of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Lancaster Bomber.

For our Freedom and Yours

Over the other side of the Memorial to the Fallen at Newark Cemetery

Young people putting flowers on the Memorial to the Fallen at Newark Cemetery

Memorial to the Fallen of Newark-On–Trent commemorating those military personnel who lost their lives in conflict since 1914.

War Memorial at Newark Cemetery, we will Remember them

These website is go back in the dark days of 2nd World War with Ransome and Marles bombing, with graves located plus General Sikorski. Airman from British Commonwealth and just over 400 Polish Airman are buried from the 2nd World War and more since choose to be buried in Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire, England for over 70 years. 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 after a Catholic Mass at Newark Parish Church on 14th September 1993, his remains 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.

General Sikorski was Laid to Rest in Newark Cemetery From 1943-1993.

General Wladyslaw Sikorski returned home to Poland on September 17, 1993 his remains were repatriated where they lie at the Wawel Cathedral in Kraków, along side Polish royalty and heros including Marshal Józef Piłsudski.

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 We will Remember

Laurence Goff Chairman Friends of Newark Cemetery put these Website together and will take you back in time over the years.

Za wolnosc nasza i wasza / For our freedom and yours

Following the outbreak of the Second World War, General Sikorski took command of the Polish Army which was formed in France in late September 1939. On 30 September he was summoned by the Polish government in exile, which then had its headquarters in Paris. The government was recognised by the majority of European countries except Germany, with which Poland was at war, and the USSR, which had invaded Poland on 17 September. None the less, Sikorski supported the idea of normalising Polish-Soviet relations and began negotiations with Russia in the summer of 1941. On the grounds of an agreement signed in June by Sikorski and Ambassador Mayski for the Soviet Union, the one and a half million Poles who had been deported to the Soviet Union (mostly to Siberia) as a result of Soviet annexation of Polish territories in September 1939, were to be freed and both countries were to support each other in the fight against Hitler’s Germany. This agreement resulted in the creation of a Polish army on Soviet territory under the command of General Anders. Most of the men in this force were freed deportees to Siberia. In August 1942 this 70 thousand-strong Army left Soviet territory for Iran. In June 1943, Władysław Sikorski went to the Middle East to inspect the Polish units. On 4 July, during his return trip, his plane crashed over the Straits of Gibraltar a few minutes after take-off. His daughter Zofia, Chief of Staff General Klimecki, an English liaison officer and all the other passengers on board died with him. Only the Czech pilot survived the crash. General Sikorski was buried in the Polish pilots’ cemetery in Newark, Great Britain. On 14th September 1993, his remains were brought to Poland and laid to rest in Wawel Cathedral, the burial place for the most distinguished men and women of Poland.

Chris Grant visiting graves of John Henry Green who was killed in the bombing of Ransome and Marles. This being Important part of Newark-On-Trent history that on Friday the 7th March 1941 Ransome and Marles’ Factory was Bombed, let’s Remember the 41 that died in Newark-On-Trent with 29 men and 12 women were killed with a further 165 being injured.

Later on these website will take you back in time to 7th March 1941.These being the darkest days during the 2nd World war when 29 men and 12 women died with another 165 that were injured. Newark factory provided components to all three Armed Forces. More information on the attack on Newark can be found on this page.

Ransome and Marles will be remembered with a permanent Memorial, let’s have it at Newark Cemetery

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Laurence Goff Friends of Newark Cemetery visiting a number of graves.

Za wolnosc nasza I wasza / For our Freedom and Yours

Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire, England

Since 1856

This memorial website is dedicated to the thousands of people since 1856 and their resting place is

Newark-On-Trent

Cemetery

Nottinghamshire

Laurence Goff visiting the War Memorial to the Fallen at Newark Cemetery. Two names Ernest Patrick Beale died in the Ransome and Marles age 27, Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) together with John Henry Green age 55, Volunteer Home Guard 11th Nottinghamshire (Newark) are the only names as fomer servicemen during the bombing of the Newark factory on 7th March 1941. Newark town Council is looking into Ransome and Marles Memorial to the 41 killed. These attack from two German planes that dropped ten bombs on the factory with five exploded was the biggest loss of life in Newark in living memory.

41 Flags in memory.

These being the darkest days during the 2nd World war when 29 men and 12 women died with another 165 that were injured. Newark factory provided components to all three Armed Forces.

More information on the attack on Newark can be found on this website

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 Memorial cross to the Polish airmen buried here was erected in the plot and unveiled on 14th July 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 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. General Sikorski’s 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 1993A 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 and 2nd world War scattered around the Cemetery.

Newark Darkest Days during the 2nd World War, this being Important to Newark-On-Trent history that on Friday the 7th March 1941 Ransome and Marles’ Factory was Bombed, we will Remember the 41 that died in Newark-On-Trent with 29 men and 12 women were killed with a further 165 being injured. Newark was attacked regularly because of its significance to airfields and war work carried out within the area. The most significant attack was on Friday, 7th March 1941 when two German planes dropped a series of bombs on and around Ransome and Marles who made ball bearings for naval gun turrets.

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. 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.

Laurence Goff Flying the Flag for freedom For All

This being Important part of Newark-On-Trent history since 1856

Full list of the 41 names that were killed.

1, George Harold Henry Adams, aged 45

2, Wilfred Evelyn Andrew, aged 39

3, Olive Ash, aged 31

4, Bertie Augustus Ball, aged 18

5, Ernest Patrick Beale aged 27, Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) (Private)

6, Edward Beaver 26

7, Harold Vincent Brown, aged 44

8, Vivian Maud Castle, aged 18

9, Enid Winifred Hall Cooper aged 30

10, Edna May Cottam, aged 19

11, Gladys Cummings, aged 21

12, William Joseph Dixey, aged 62

13, Frederick Flowler, aged 39

14, George William Godridge, aged 29

15, Robert Grant, aged 47, his son Chris was only five when his Father died, he became Newark town mayor 50 years later in 1991-1992

16, John Henry Green, aged 55, Volunteer Home Guard, 11th Nottinghamshire (Newark)

17, Horace Grocock, aged 47

18, Albert Robert Gyde, aged 42

19, Rose Ellen Hall, aged 30

20, James Hazelby Hanger, aged 29

21, Thomas McHallam Hardie, aged 26

22, Sybil Harriet Hayden, aged 34

23, Joyce May Kirton, aged 18

24, Lily Lambert, aged 22

25, George Felix Lambley, 39

26, Edith Makins, aged 21

27, Frederick William Mann, aged 46

28, Frederick Markwell, aged 50

29, Claude Ware Hannah Martin, aged 36

30, Edwin E. Martin, aged 46

31, Richard Naylor, aged 25

32, Frederick William Packwood, aged 52

33, William Thomas Pepper, aged 18

34, Frederick Richards, aged 32

35, Alfred Mayfield Ridge, aged 68

36, Reginald William Senior, aged 35, died on the 8th March,

37, George Swanwick, aged 38

38, Norah Trueblood, aged 34,

39, Esther Evelyn Varney, aged 19, (her body was never found)

40, William Warner, aged 51

41 Arthur Worrell, aged 31

Newark was attacked regularly because of its significance to airfields and war work carried out within the area. The most significant attack was on Friday, 7th March 1941 when two German planes dropped a series of bombs on and around Ransome and Marles who made ball bearings for naval gun turrets. A total of 41 people were killed with a further 165 being injured.

Ransome and Marles was bombed on Friday 7th March 1941, here are 6 of 30 buried in Newark Cemetery. More info on another page lick on

This website has been built as a means of further promoting

Let’s encourage interested people to remember them once again

Laurence Goff

We will Remember them when Ransome and Marles’ Factory was bombed On Friday 7th March 1941. As a result of this raid 29 men and 12 women were killed, RIP. 2011 will be the 70th Anniversary, Greater Love Hath No Person Than This That To Lay Down His Life For His Friends. Our Heroes in memory to the fallen, Though they are hidden in the shadow of Death. Their lives for others in the love of Freedom that never dies.

Memorial to the Fallen on the right from the Main Gate London Road, Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire

Let’s Preserve and Share any Memories

A Photo I took of six graves near the British Commonwealth War Graves of that were killed when 10 bombed hit the Ransome and Marles Factory. On that Friday afternoon, 7th March 1941 when 41 were killed. “Click” on the page.

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This is a poem I have included,which was written by a true friend Rather, touching.’

MY PROMISE

When I am gone, don’t mourn for me,

Remember me yes, but don’t cry -

For I will be with you always,

As long as there’s sea and sky.

When I am gone, I’ll still be near,

Wherever you may roam -

I’ll be in the warm Mediterranean breeze,

And the cold west winds of home.

When I am gone, you will feel me there,

When you hear lite pipers play -

See the mist covered mountains,

Or a purple clad glen, on a braw Scottish day.

When I am gone, you bury my bones,

But my love and my spirit lives on

I’ll be in the Purbecks, and on Brownsea Isle.,

I’ll be there with you ‑ when you smile

Douglas A. Clarke. – Dec 2001

Let’s Preserve and Share any Memories together

Ransome and Marles’ Factory was

bombed during the day On Friday 7th

March 1941 six are buried near the

British Commonwealth and Polish War

Graves

This Memorial Web page is dedicated to the people that were killed at

the Ransome Marles


	The Bombing of Ransome & Marles Friday March 7th 1941 Newark’s “Black Friday”

It was on Friday March 7th 1941 when two German planes bombed the works of Ransome & Marles. 41. There were also 165 people injured making the incident Newark’s “Blackest Day” during the war.

The 1st Alert was sounded at 13.35 when a Heinkel 111 made its 1st pass over the factory at 1,000 feet dropping 4 bombs. 2 hit the works, 1 hit the edge of the works and 1 hit the works shelter at the rear of Stanley Street. The works was also machine gunned.

The plane made a further 2 passes over the factory causing more damage although one of its bombs failed to explode. Shortly after that the All Clear was sounded and rescue work began.

At 14.24 the Alert was sounded and another enemy plane attacked the works while rescuers were assisting the casualties. It dropped 5 bombs but only 1 exploded causing a number of casualties and some damage, 4 bombs failed to explode. The All Clear was sounded at 14.51.


	An Arial view of the factory after the raid showing the bombing runs

On Friday, 7^th March 1941, the most well known of all raids on Newark-On-Trent took place, when the Ransome and Marles factory was bombed at 1.40pm. A single German Heinkell 111 bomber, flying so low that those on the ground could see its markings, approached from the south following the railway line. It dropped four high explosive bombs. Two of these landed on the works causing considerably damage, one on the road at the side of the factory and the other on an air raid shelter adjacent to Stanley Street. The plane machined gunned the site before circling, passing over the factory again and dropping another bomb. This did not explode.

At 2.24pm another enemy aircraft approached dropped five more bombs but only one exploded, causing more damage and casualties, mainly rescue workers. As a result 29 men and 12 women were killed, 65 treated in hospital and 100+ treated at the works own underground hospital. This day became known as “Black Friday.” We will Remember them RIP. Ransome and Marles changed its name to R.H.P. (Ransome, Hoffmann and Pollard) and is now called N.S.K. (Nippon Seiko K.K.)

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The History of Winthorpe Airfield | Winthorpe Village, Nottinghamshire

… due to close proximity of the Ransome and Marles ball bearing factory, … The Station was selected to investigate improvements to bombing techniques. …

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surname interests in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England

He first married Annie Corrway(d 1930) and had 3 children, Bertie who died 1941 at thebombing at Ransome and Marles, and Dorothy (my Mother) and Sylvia …

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We will Remember them when Ransome and Marles’ Factory was bombed On Friday 7th March 1941.

As a result of this raid 29 men and 12 women were killed, RIP. 2011 will be the 70th Anniversary, Greater Love Hath No Person Than This That To Lay Down His Life For His Friends. Our Heroes in memory to the fallen, Though they are hidden in the shadow of Death. Their lives for others in the love of Freedom that never dies.

Chris Grant Father was one of those killed when a Newark factory was bombed in the second world war says the names of the dead should be included on a memorial in the town’s cemetery. 41 people died when two Heinkel bombers attacked the Ransome and Marles’ Northern Road factory on March 7, 1941. Mr Chris Grant, of The Park, Newark, lost his father, Mr Robert Grant, in the bombing, he was just five at the time.

Cornelius Brown died in 1907 at age 55, he was to become the author of seven major books, including the massive two-volume History of Newark, which took 15 years to write, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Litera.

A 19th Century chapel in the grounds of Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire, It is being used as an interpretation centre and will have an official opening on Saturday Morning at 11am by Newark town mayor Councillor Tony Roberts 11th September 2010.

The former chapel was built in 1856 when the cemetery opened but has not been used for 40 years. The (east wing) is to be used as an interpretation centre thanks to a £50,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Work on the fabric of the building is finished and display boards containing information about the cemetery, as well as screens and a table and benches will be installed later this year. These once beautiful building has been preserve. I has put this Website together as a fitting tribute to the people who resting is at Newark cemetery.

Newark Cemetery Main Arch since 1856

Many British Commonwealth helped like Australians, British, Canadians, New Zealanders and together with the Polish Air Force that were killed and are buried from the 2nd World War at Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire.

Newark-On-Trent Cemetery Nottinghamshire, which is located off London Road. Since it First opened in 1856, with two former Chapels one each side of the main Arch. These website has been set up as a fitting tribute, the views expressed our solely my own.

Friends of Newark Cemetery will open the centre every Weekend from Noon-4:30pm.
Visitor numbers at the Chapel Interpretation centre at Newark Cemetery have been higher than expected, so Friends of Newark Cemetery organisation behind the running of the centre have now increased opening by 30 minutes.

Several hundred members of the public have stopped to visit the former chapel which was first open back in 1856, and we reopened in 2011, after closing it doors 40 years ago. The centre contains displays of the history of Newark cemetery, Commonwealth and Polish during the World War II.

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A new page to the Commonwealth

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I have put this Website together as a fitting tribute to the people who resting place is at Newark cemetery. The views expressed our solely my own and do not reflect the Friends of Newark cemetery or Newark Town Council. The photos have been take around which is a joy to do.

This memorial website is my personal views, I have put it together and do not represent Newark Town Council . 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 and learn about cemetery for over 150 years. This is a privately owned and maintained, not-for-profit, website which is supported privately, the content here is solely the responsibility of

Laurence Goff

Newark Town Councillor

Chairman Friends of Newark Cemetery

Laurence Goff

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Suffolk	1	Dorset	4	Kent	8
Oxfordshire	1	Hertfordshire	4	Leicestershire	15
Shropshire	1	Humberside	4	Derbyshire	26
Surrey	1	Northampton	4	Lincolnshire	28
Scotland	2	Somerset	4	Yorkshire	33
Bucks	2	Staffordshire	4	Nottinghamshire	153
Middlesex	2	Sussex	4	TOTAL	334

Newark-On-Trent Cemetery, Nottinghamshire UK

We Remember Them not just on Remembrance Day at Newark-On-Trent, Nottinghamshire

Our beautiful and historic Newark Cemetery, London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire open all year round Summer 8am-8pm, Winter 8am-6pm.

The First World War 1914-1918

Battle of the Somme and life in the trenches

The new chapel Interpretation centre is being used by Friends of Newark Cemetery. This lovely building at the East side cemetery former chapel, at the present time will open for visitors by appointment.

New volunteers are most welcome for 2012

Laurence Goff Chairman Friends of Newark Cemetery

Let’s further promote our Newark Cemetery and encouraging interested people to join the tribute. Together as a fitting tribute who resting place is at Newark Cemetery. Our beautiful and historic Newark Cemetery, London Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire for over 150 years.

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

This Memorial plaque is dedicated to the thousands Airmen who served around the Newark-On-Trent during the 2nd World War. It is located on Stodman Street at NatWest Bank, Newark.

Friends of Newark Cemetery next public meeting

Wednesday 8th February 2012, to be held at Newark Town Hall in the Pickin Room arrive for a cuppa at 5:30pm meeting will start at 5.45pm until 7pm.

Location: Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire NG24 1SQ

The new chapel Interpretation centre is being used by Friends of Newark Cemetery. This lovely building at the East side cemetery former chapel, at the present time will open for visitors by appointment.

By Laurencegoffnewark

Newark-On-Trent Cemetery War Graves

British, Commonwealth and Polish fighter and bomber squadrons

General Sikorski

A Memorial Cross which is in Remembrance to Polish Airmen that are also buried. Many Polish Airmen were flying Spitfires fighters and Lancaster bombers for Britain’s Royal Force.

Over 400 Polish Airman and service men are buried from the 2nd World War in Newark cemetery. Many airmen married lived around Newark and their resting place is also in Newark-On-Trent Nottinghamshire, England.

General Sikorski the Polish war time leader was visiting Newark Cemetery in 1941 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 16th July, 1943.

Fifty years later on the 13th September 1993 his remains were removed and taken to Newark Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene and stayed over night before a public Church service “Holy Mass”.

On 14th September 1993 Church service before re-turning home to Poland on the same day

Many thanks to our local Newark Advertiser http://newarkadvertiser.co.uk/

Newark–On–Trent

Air Bridge Memorial

Newark–On–Trent Commonwealth and Polish War Graves at Newark Cemetery Nottinghamshire

British, Commonwealth and Polish fighter and bomber squadrons

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

Let’s Not Forgotten Our Heroes of World War II that are Buried in Newark-On-Trent

We must not forget the Polish Airman and the Commonwealth they fought for freedom against the enemy and didn’t flinch. They fought to the end and then carried on the fight, we should be grateful. We certainly owe them a great deal of credit that they so rightly deserve.

A special plot was set aside in Newark-On-Trent Cemetery for RAF, Commonwealth and Polish burials and this is now the Commonwealth war graves plot for all to see from people across the UK and the world.

Newark-On-Trent Cemetery War Graves

http://t.co/ahSAo7o1 During 1940′s within a few miles of Newark, Notts of which operated squadrons of the RAF, Commonwealth & Polish Force

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Newark cemetery, two former chapels built in 1856 one has been changed into a centre.

We will always Remember them all year Round

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A 19th Century chapel in the grounds of Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire it is being used as an interpretation centre open to the public first time since after being closed back in 1977

Reopened 11th September 2010

We Remember Them not just on Remembrance Day

By Laurencegoffnewark

Link and Title of pages by Laurence Goff on Newark Cemetery UK Website, just click on page

Ransome and Marles ball bearing

The factory the ultimate sacrifice with their memories for years to come

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Reginald Senior

Aged 35, died the next day after the bombing on the 8th March 1941 *

Friday, 7th March 1941 when two German planes dropped a series of bombs on and around Ransome and Marles who made made precision bearings for planes,naval gun turrets, trains and road vehicles. A total of 41 people were killed with a further 165 being injured.

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I am grateful to Newark Advertiser for the newspaper pictures and stories.

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=seTeC-8JKLM15 Mar 2011 - 6 min - Uploaded by laurencegoff Bert Emerson helped rescue other survivors of the bombing at Ransome and Marles Newark-On-Trent

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Laurence Goff
Chairman
Friends of Newark Cemetery

A 19th Century chapel in the grounds of Newark Cemetery, Nottinghamshire
it is being used as an interpretation centre open to the public first time since after being closed back in 1977

www.youtube.com/watch?v=seTeC-8JKLM15 Mar 2011 - 6 min - Uploaded by laurencegoff
Bert Emerson helped rescue other survivors of the bombing at Ransome and Marles Newark-On-Trent