The FOBLC is a voluntary group which promotes the conservation and appreciation of the Brockley & Ladywell cemeteries as places of remembrance, historic importance & natural beauty. The FoBLC is recognised by HMRC as a charity, ref. XT38745, and is a member of the National Federation of Cemetery Friends
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Guided Tour by Jeff Hart, part of the Brockley Max Festival and National Cemeteries’ Week Saturday 3rd JUNE 2.30pm – 4.30pm
There will be a free guided tour, led by Jeff Hart, as part of the Brockley Max Festival and National Cemeteries’ Week on Saturday 3rd JUNE 2.30pm – 4.30pm.
Discover the many facets of the two Cemeteries: the famous, not so famous and infamous people as well as the abundant natural world of trees, plants, butterflies and birds.
Meet at the Ladywell Road gate
The following new printed guide book will be available for sale at the walk
Brockley Max 2022: Guided Walk Saturday 4th June 2:30pm-4:30pm
Join us for our Guided Tour as part of Brockley Max 2022 and discover the many facets of the two Cemeteries: the famous, not so famous and infamous people as well as the abundant natural world of trees, plants, butterflies and birds
Meet at the Ladywell Road gate Saturday 4th June 2:30pm, the tour is free and will last around 2 hours
Also be sure to check out Andrew Dawson's amazing film about the Brockley & Ladywell Cemeteries
Brockley Max 2021 - join us for our guided tour Saturday 5th June 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Join us for our guided tour on SATURDAY 5th JUNE 2.30pm – 4.30pm, meet at the Ladywell Road gate. This walk is part of the amazing Brockley Max 2021
Discover the many facets of the two Cemeteries: the famous, not so famous and infamous people as well as the abundant natural world of trees, plants, butterflies and birds. May be subject to Covid restrictions.
Brockley Max: Guided tour by Jeff Hart of Brockley & Ladywell Cemeteries Saturday 1st June 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Saturday 1st June 2.30pm - 4.30pm. Meet at the Ladywell gate.
Discover a little about the people memorialised in the Cemeteries, including poets, musicians, war heroes, educationalists, and sports people on this 2 hour (approx) walk. Also a bit about the flora, fauna and wildlife. Led by Jeff Hart of the Friends of Brockley & Ladywell Cemeteries.
Discover a little about the people memorialised in the Cemeteries, including poets, musicians, war heroes, educationalists, and sports people on this 2 hour (approx) walk. Also a bit about the flora, fauna and wildlife. Led by Jeff Hart of the Friends of Brockley & Ladywell Cemeteries.
This guided walk is part of the amazing Brockley Max Festival, find out about other events here
Private Joseph Byrne (1897-1915) the first soldier to die at Lewisham Military Hospital remembered at Brockley Max Festival
A moving tribute song was performed by the group 1965, a Folk and Roots duo, joined by friends as part of the 2017 Brockley Max festival . The song was written by a band member whose relative fought in the Dublin Fusiliers in the First World War and who was inspired to perform it in the cemetery after finding the name of Private Joseph Byrne on the wall of remembrance located in Ladywell cemetery. In the evocative setting of the Ladywell Chapel packed audiences listened to a wonderful rendition of songs from the group. The song can be listened to via this link :
https://soundcloud.com/mark-wallis-4/dublin-fusileer
Located at the intersection of pathways that lead towards Brockley cemetery and Ivy road lies the Commonwealth War Graves Commission wall of remembrance. Joseph’s name is inscribed at the southern section of the memorial (which has recently been re-laid and relettered)
Private 9058 JOSEPH BYRNE of 4th battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers died of wounds in Lewisham on 16 May 1915, aged 18.
Joseph who was born in Dublin is buried in Ladywell cemetery where his name is recorded on the wall of CWGC plot in Lady well cemetery listing those whose graves have no headstone. He was the first soldier to be buried from Lewisham Military Hospital 19 May in the Roman Catholic section.
He is also remembered on the Lewisham Military Hospital memorial outside University Hospital Lewisham.
The local community welcomed the arrival of the first patients to the Military Hospital and within less than a month of their arrival the residents of Lewisham had organised an outing for the patients.
Local people loaned the use of their cars to transport the wounded from the hospital to Greenwich Park where an afternoon tea had been prepared for the patients. Along the route from the hospital to the park flag waving crowds gathered to cheer the wounded and distribute gifts of cigarettes and fruit. In the Kentish Mercury (4th June 1915) one soldier is reported to have said “Well it would be worth getting wounded again for this.” Throughout the war the people of Lewisham supported the hospital either through volunteering, fundraising, providing entertainment for the convalescents and supporting the newly formed local branch of the British Red Cross Society.
The first soldier to die at Lewisham Military Hospital was Private Joseph Byrne of the Dublin Fusiliers. Private Byrne died on the 15th May 1915 from the shrapnel wounds he received whilst serving at the front and his funeral was held in the Roman Catholic section of Ladywell Cemetery. He was only 18 years old. The occasion was of such significance locally that photographs from the military funeral featured in the local press.
https://soundcloud.com/mark-wallis-4/dublin-fusileer
Located at the intersection of pathways that lead towards Brockley cemetery and Ivy road lies the Commonwealth War Graves Commission wall of remembrance. Joseph’s name is inscribed at the southern section of the memorial (which has recently been re-laid and relettered)
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| Ladywell Cemetery Commonwealth War Graves Commission Plot-‘Heroes Corner’. |
Joseph who was born in Dublin is buried in Ladywell cemetery where his name is recorded on the wall of CWGC plot in Lady well cemetery listing those whose graves have no headstone. He was the first soldier to be buried from Lewisham Military Hospital 19 May in the Roman Catholic section.
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| The Kentish Mercury 28 May 1915 |
He is also remembered on the Lewisham Military Hospital memorial outside University Hospital Lewisham.
The local community welcomed the arrival of the first patients to the Military Hospital and within less than a month of their arrival the residents of Lewisham had organised an outing for the patients.
Local people loaned the use of their cars to transport the wounded from the hospital to Greenwich Park where an afternoon tea had been prepared for the patients. Along the route from the hospital to the park flag waving crowds gathered to cheer the wounded and distribute gifts of cigarettes and fruit. In the Kentish Mercury (4th June 1915) one soldier is reported to have said “Well it would be worth getting wounded again for this.” Throughout the war the people of Lewisham supported the hospital either through volunteering, fundraising, providing entertainment for the convalescents and supporting the newly formed local branch of the British Red Cross Society.
The first soldier to die at Lewisham Military Hospital was Private Joseph Byrne of the Dublin Fusiliers. Private Byrne died on the 15th May 1915 from the shrapnel wounds he received whilst serving at the front and his funeral was held in the Roman Catholic section of Ladywell Cemetery. He was only 18 years old. The occasion was of such significance locally that photographs from the military funeral featured in the local press.
BROCKLEY MAX GUIDED WALK
Around 40 people joined members of the Friends’ group in a guided walk round the two Cemeteries on Saturday 28th May. Appreciation was shown by attendees, and about £53 was donated towards our funds. Many thanks to all who shared the guiding, and who contributed to this successful event and of course to Brockley Max
Brockley Max guided walk
As part of the Brockley Max Festival, the FOBLC is delighted to offer guided walk on Saturday 29th May 2pm – 3.30pm.
Discover some of the graves and memorials of poets, musicians, war veterans, educationalists, as well as the ecological diversity of our local cemeteries. The walk will start from the Ladywell Road gate, and be led by members of the Friends of Brockley and Ladywell Cemeteries.
All welcome, we hope to see you there! For more details of the wonderful Brockley Max Festival go to www.brockleymax.co.uk
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