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MY LOVE’S AN ARBUTUS
I was given an Arbutus tree for my birthday last year. (It's pronounced Are-bute-us.) My husband had seen my photos from Foster Hill Cemetery of the two gorgeous specimens there - no, not you Ted...
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The Panacea Society Graves
Amongst the residents of Foster Hill Road Cemetery is someone whose followers were convinced was the Daughter of God. Yes, the Daughter of God lived in Bedford, at least as far as the members of...
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Ezra Braggins – Founder of E Braggins & Sons
Braggins had traded for 87 years in Bedford and was well known for delivering good service and selling high quality goods. It was said that if you cannot find what you want, try Braggins. Ezra Braggins...
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Thomas Jobson Jackson – Architect of Foster Hill Road Cemetery
Thomas Jobson Jackson was born on the 12th February 1820 at Wisbech, Cambridgeshire. He was the fifth son of the Rev. Jeremiah Jackson, J.P. for the Isle of Ely, first headmaster of Wisbech Grammar School...
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John Charles Denton
John Charles Denton was sharp, he was intelligent, and had the drive to succeed. By the time he had reached the age of 19 years he was running three firms. At the age of 31...
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Charles Malcolm – Crimean War Veteran
Charles Malcolm joined the 5th Royal West Kent Regiment and served in the Crimean War. After leaving the army he became a coachman, but his employer dispensed with his services when he bought a car....
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Creative Inspiration in a Cemetery
On a crisp winter afternoon in late February we drive through the gates to Foster Hill Road Cemetery, a little late for our appointment. A well-known mapping tool under-estimated our journey time by about ten...
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Thursday Morning Working Party at the Cemetery (Community Service, Exercise, Friendship, Cake)
Looking around for a retirement hobby in 2014, I started helping with the small Working Party that meets at the Cemetery Chapel every Thursday morning from 9 until 12.30. I enjoy it immensely and have...